Max Chadwick

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College Football Analyst at Pro Football Focus

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2010 NFL Redraft: Rebuilding the first round based on PFF grades and data

4 days ago | pff.com | Max Chadwick

Trent Williams was the crown jewel of the 2010 NFL Draft: Still shining 15 years later, Williams is the highest-graded offensive tackle in the NFL since he was drafted, having finished 11 of his 14 seasons with at least an 80.0 PFF overall grade. Rob Gronkowski heads to Detroit at No. 2: The second-round pick far outplayed his original draft slot, earning seven straight elite PFF overall grades with the Patriots.
College Football: The top-10 offensive lines entering the 2025 season

1 week ago | pff.com | Max Chadwick

Alabama leads the list once again: For the second-straight year, the Crimson Tide have the top returning offensive line in America. Utah is a close second: The Utes have multiple stars along their offensive line in Spencer Fano, Tanoa Togiai and Caleb Lomu. Get a head start on the 2026 class: Try PFF's best-in-class Mock Draft Simulator and learn about 2026's top prospects while trading and drafting for your favorite NFL team.
College Football: Top 10 receiving corps entering the 2025 season

1 week ago | pff.com | Max Chadwick

Ohio State is at the top: The Buckeyes’ receiving corps is led by the best player in college football, Jeremiah Smith. Auburn comes in second: Eric Singleton Jr. and Cam Coleman are among the 10 best wide receivers in college football ahead of the 2025 season.
2025 NFL Roster Rankings: Strengths, weaknesses and X-factors for every starting lineup

1 week ago | pff.com | Max Chadwick

The defending Super Bowl champions remain in top shape: The Eagles claim the No. 1 spot despite losing several key players in free agency. The 49ers plunge after taking last year's top spot: San Francisco came in at No. 1 ahead of last season but takes 14th in this year's roster rankings. The team traded Deebo Samuel this offseason and has several questions to answer on defense.
2009 NFL Redraft: Rebuilding the first round based on PFF grades and data

1 week ago | pff.com | Max Chadwick

Matthew Stafford still goes No. 1: The Lions stick with Stafford as the top pick, as he’s the greatest quarterback in their franchise’s history. LeSean McCoy joins the Browns: “Shady” lands in Cleveland at fifth overall after having a likely Hall-of-Fame career. Subscribe to PFF+: Get access to player grades, PFF Premium Stats, fantasy football rankings, all of the PFF fantasy draft research tools and more!Estimated Reading Time: 14 minutesThe NFL draft is a crapshoot.
College Football: Top-10 running back units entering the 2025 season

2 weeks ago | pff.com | Max Chadwick

Penn State leads the list: The Nittany Lions were the only team to feature two players on PFF’s top-10 returning running backs list. Notre Dame was a close second: The Fighting Irish’s backfield is headlined by the best running back in college football, Jeremiyah Love. Get a head start on the 2026 class: Try PFF's best-in-class Mock Draft Simulator and learn about 2026's top prospects while trading and drafting for your favorite NFL team.
College Football: 5 Heisman Trophy candidates to know entering the 2025 season

2 weeks ago | pff.com | Max Chadwick

Arch Manning: Texas’ new quarterback is the betting favorite to take home the Heisman. Jeremiah Smith: While it’s rare for a wide receiver to win the award, the Ohio State sophomore is the best player in the country. Get a head start on the 2026 class: Try PFF's best-in-class Mock Draft Simulator and learn about 2026's top prospects while trading and drafting for your favorite NFL team.
College Football: The top-10 quarterback rooms entering the 2025 season

2 weeks ago | pff.com | Max Chadwick

LSU at the top: The Tigers have the best quarterback room in the nation, thanks in large part to Heisman Trophy candidate Garrett Nussmeier. Alabama and Ohio State’s rooms have immense potential: Neither the Crimson Tide nor the Buckeyes has any starting experience at quarterback, but they each have rooms with multiple former five-star recruits.
Top-50 prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft

2 weeks ago | pff.com | Max Chadwick

Caleb Downs is the top prospect: The Ohio State star should push the limit for how high a team is willing to draft a safety. Arch Manning QB1: The new Texas quarterback is the next in line for his family’s dynasty at the position. Get a head start on the 2026 class: Try PFF's best-in-class Mock Draft Simulator and learn about 2026's top prospects while trading and drafting for your favorite NFL team.
2008 NFL Redraft: Rebuilding the first round based on PFF grades and data

2 weeks ago | pff.com | Max Chadwick

Matt Ryan goes first to the Dolphins: Miami finds its franchise quarterback in the 2016 MVP, who played 15 seasons in the NFLJoe Flacco heads to the Raiders: Oakland immediately moves on from JaMarcus Russell by drafting the Super Bowl 47 MVP. Subscribe to PFF+: Get access to player grades, PFF Premium Stats, fantasy football rankings, all of the PFF fantasy draft research tools and more!Estimated Reading Time: 16 minutesThe NFL draft is a crapshoot.