Luke Easterling

Brian Dawkins Wants to Save Your Life Hall of Fame safety Brian Dawkins reflects on his football journey, the present and future of the game, and an off-field initiative that hits close to home.

I spent some time w/one of the most iconic defenders in #NFL history.

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ESPN's Dan Orlovsky Talks QB Traits, Development On "Best Podcast Available" On this week's episode of "Best Podcast Available," Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling talks QBs with ESPN's Dan Orlovsky.

For this week's episode of BPA, I sat down w/ESPN's Dan Orlovsky to talk about what young QBs can do to help themselves (regardless of surroundings), how athleticism is a now a necessity (instead of a bonus), and how to build the perfect QB using 6 key traits:

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Fantasy Football: Updated Rookie Rankings for Dynasty Leagues Get to know the top rookies you should target in your dynasty fantasy football leagues.

My updated rookie rankings for dynasty fantasy football leagues, now up at @athlonsports.bsky.social:

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The NFL's No. 1 Pick, Cam Ward Is Still (Somehow) Underrated Even as the top pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Cam Ward is flying under the radar as he looks to return the Tennessee Titans to relevance, but he's no stranger to making doubters pay for overlooking his value.

Cam Ward is no stranger to being overlooked, and he's proven the doubters wrong every step of the way.

"He was always about the work. He's a baller, period."

From my conversation w/ESPN's Louis Riddick on "Best Podcast Available" for @athlonsports.bsky.social:

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I know I'm late to the party here, but damn.

Entirely exquisite; absolute masterpiece.

Stardust and stories indeed,
@erinmorgenstern.bsky.social.

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That ache of wishing there was another bite to savor, but knowing, deep down, the portion was just right.

Great stuff, @darialavelleauthor.bsky.social.

Can Marvin Harrison Jr. Live Up To the Hype In Year 2? After a rookie season that fell short of his lofty (if unfair) expectations, can the top-five pick with a Hall of Fame dad make a big leap in his sophomore campaign?

With individual improvements & a little help from his supporting cast, Marvin Harrison Jr. might get closer to his lofty (if unfair) predraft expectations.

From my conversation with @mattharmon.bsky.social on "Best Podcast Available" for @athlonsports.bsky.social:

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YouTube video by BPA: The NFL Draft Show by Athlon Sports The Best WR Class of All Time? w/ Yahoo Sports' Matt Harmon | Best Podcast Available

On this week's episode of BPA, @mattharmon.bsky.social joins me to recalibrate the star-studded 2024 WR class heading into Year 2.

Will the early studs keep ascending?

Who will make the biggest leap in 2025?

Which underrated gem will emerge?

Find out:

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I will never be the same again.

#thisishowyoulosethetimewar

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Ashley/Jennifer and Chad/Brad

Why Will Aaron Rodgers' Steelers Be Any Better Than Aaron Rodgers' Jets? Aaron Rodgers is finally landing in Pittsburgh, but is there any reason to believe he'll be more successful there than he was in New York last year?

The Jets were worse last year with Aaron Rodgers than they were the year before without him.

Why should Steelers fans believe they'll fare any better?

My latest for @athlonsports.bsky.social:

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The Bucs Own the NFC South, and They're Primed to Win it Again in 2025 After four straight division titles, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have everything they need to hang yet another NFC South banner this season.

After winning the division in each of the past 4 seasons, the Bucs have everything they need to hang another NFC South banner in 2025.

From my conversation with @gregauman.bsky.social on "Best Podcast Available" for @athlonsports.bsky.social:

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YouTube video by BPA: The NFL Draft Show by Athlon Sports The Strangest Division in the NFL w/Fox Sports' Greg Auman

On this week's episode of BPA, we're talking NFC South with @gregauman.bsky.social:

- Why shouldn't the Bucs be easy favorites again?
- Can the Falcons finally dethrone TB?
- What will Year 2 of Dave Canales look like for CAR?
- WTF is going on in New Orleans?

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2025 NFL Mock Draft: Final 4-Round Projection for Draft Week Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling makes his final deep-dive forecast covering the first four rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft, including a handful of trades that could shake things up early.

My updated 4-round projection for the 2025 #NFLDraft, now up at @athlonsports.bsky.social:

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2025 NFL Draft Rankings: The Athlon Sports Top 300 Big Board Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling ranks the top 300 prospects for the 2025 NFL Draft.

My final big board for the 2025 #NFLDraft, ranking this year's top 300 prospects, now up at @athlonsports.bsky.social:

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Zach always does fantastic work. Definitely check this out to get ready for the draft this week.

2025 NFL Mock Draft: Surprise Trades Headline New 4-Round Projection Multiple teams make bold moves up the board for high-profile prospects in this updated four-round projection for the 2025 NFL Draft from Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling.

almost there

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Ranking the Top 5 Draft Cornerbacks From Travis Hunter to Shavon Revel Jr. The 2025 draft class of cornerbacks that begins with Travis Hunter is deep and versatile. Athlon's Luke Easterling and Doug Farrar have the top five, and the sleepers below.

New on @athlonsports.bsky.social: @lukeeasterling.bsky.social and I continue our lists of the top five players at every position (Luke's), with my sleepers and small-school guys.

From Travis Hunter to Shavon Revel Jr., it's cornerback time. athlonsports.com/nfl/2025-nfl...

2025 NFL Mock Draft: New 4-Round Projections with Blockbuster Trade in Top 5 See how a surprising top-five deal shakes things up in the latest four-round projection for the 2025 NFL Draft from Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling.

plenty of big moves in this one

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YouTube video by 580 Sports Talk 580 Sports Talk: April 9, 2025

Today on 580 Sports Talk from 3-6:

-Ragans shoves, #Royals win
-What *don't* #Chiefs need in draft?
-Dan predicts the Masters

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Ranking the Top 5 Draft Edge Defenders From Abdul Carter to Shemar Stewart Athlon Sports' Luke Easterling and Doug Farrar analyze the top quarterback disruptors in the 2025 draft. Which ones are pro-ready right now?

New on @athlonsports.bsky.social: You can never have too many edge-rushers. Fortunately, the 2025 EDGE class is LOADED. @lukeeasterling.bsky.social and I present Luke's Top 5 from Abdul Carter on down, with my sleepers/small-school guys.
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2025 NFL Mock Draft: Big QB Surprises Headline New 4-Round Forecast See which quarterback prospects leap up the board in the latest four-round projection for the 2025 NFL Draft from Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling.

it's that time again

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How the Geno Smith Trade Impacts NFL Draft Plans for Raiders, Seahawks A blockbuster trade involving a starting QB is shaking things up in Seattle and Las Vegas as we look ahead to the 2025 NFL Draft, writes Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling.

and so it begins

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Darnold, I'm guessing

2025 NFL Mock Draft: Pre-Free Agency 4-Round Projections with Trades Coming out of the NFL Scouting Combine and looking ahead to free agency, Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling updates and expands his latest projections for the 2025 NFL Draft.

four rounds

trades

comp picks

let's get nuts

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I did! Wrote several features. And @lukeeasterling.bsky.social did incredible work on all the prospect scouting reports. We’re kinda proud of it. :)

As someone who spends a lot time thinking about the values I want to teach my kid (besides PLEASE DON’T EAT DIRT), the thing I keep coming back to is this: I want him to believe that the strongest, bravest thing he can do is give a shit about other people—especially ones who aren’t like him at all.

2025 NFL Mock Draft: Instant 1st-Round Projections, Post-Combine Now that the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine has officially wrapped, Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling takes an updated look at how the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft could turn out.

moving and shaking

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2025 NFL Mock Draft: Updated 3-Round Projections for Combine Week As the NFL Scouting Combine kicks off this week in Indianapolis, Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling updates his three-round forecast for the 2025 draft.

happy mock draft day

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YouTube video by BPA: The NFL Draft Show by Athlon Sports Episode 1: ESPN’s Matt Miller Talks NFL Combine 2025 | Best Podcast Available

we did a thing

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