✕Two years ago, the New York Jets traded up three spots to make Sam Darnold the third overall pick in the 2018 draft. He was the second quarterback selected in a much-ballyhooed class that also included Baker Mayfield, Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson.But while Jackson just won the league's MVP award, Allen led the Bills to the postseason last year and Mayfield set an NFL record for touchdown passes by a rookie quarterback in 2018, Darnold has yet to enjoy much in the way of success.Unless that changes in what's shaping up to be a pivotal 2020 campaign, Darnold is likely headed down the same...…✕Two years ago, the New York Jets traded up three spots to make Sam Darnold the third overall pick in the 2018 draft. He was the second quarterback selected in a much-ballyhooed class that also included Baker Mayfield, Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson.But while Jackson just won the league's MVP award, Allen led the Bills to the postseason last year and Mayfield set an NFL record for touchdown passes by a rookie quarterback in 2018, Darnold has yet to enjoy much in the way of success.Unless that changes in what's shaping up to be a pivotal 2020 campaign, Darnold is likely headed down the same...WW…

0 of 25Given how the 's salary structure is set up, it's more important than ever to hit on draft picks who go on to star while on affordable rookie deals.Some teams have done better in that regard than others, but there's no question that the NFL is replete with young studs—whether it's MVP quarterbacks and record-setting receivers on offense or formidable edge-rushers and shutdown cornerbacks on defense.But who are the best of the best? The NFL's biggest stars who have yet to enter their primes?That's what this article aims to figure out.The first criteria for inclusion is simple: These...…0 of 25Given how the 's salary structure is set up, it's more important than ever to hit on draft picks who go on to star while on affordable rookie deals.Some teams have done better in that regard than others, but there's no question that the NFL is replete with young studs—whether it's MVP quarterbacks and record-setting receivers on offense or formidable edge-rushers and shutdown cornerbacks on defense.But who are the best of the best? The NFL's biggest stars who have yet to enter their primes?That's what this article aims to figure out.The first criteria for inclusion is simple: These...WW…

Something happened Tuesday that had previously happened just three times in the history of college football. Something that hadn't happened since 1991.A wide receiver won the Heisman Trophy when DeVonta Smith of Alabama was named the most outstanding player in college football.However, while Smith's achievement (and his 2020 season) was undoubtedly outstanding, his time as the unquestioned top wide receiver in college football is going to be fleeting.It's a matter of perspective. From the moment Smith was named the Heisman winner, the focus shifted from what he has done to what he will do...…Something happened Tuesday that had previously happened just three times in the history of college football. Something that hadn't happened since 1991.A wide receiver won the Heisman Trophy when DeVonta Smith of Alabama was named the most outstanding player in college football.However, while Smith's achievement (and his 2020 season) was undoubtedly outstanding, his time as the unquestioned top wide receiver in college football is going to be fleeting.It's a matter of perspective. From the moment Smith was named the Heisman winner, the focus shifted from what he has done to what he will do...WW…

0 of 32There are as many ways to build an team as there are clubs in the league. You can focus on a high-powered offense or a stifling defense. Construct a punishing ground game or a potent passing attack.But regardless of how you decide to proceed with construction, every squad needs building blocks. And whether a team won two games or 12 in 2019, each has at least one promising building block. Some have many more.For the sake of this article, we defined a building block as a young, inexpensive player on their rookie deal—the sort of player who won't cripple a salary cap. Also, a...…0 of 32There are as many ways to build an team as there are clubs in the league. You can focus on a high-powered offense or a stifling defense. Construct a punishing ground game or a potent passing attack.But regardless of how you decide to proceed with construction, every squad needs building blocks. And whether a team won two games or 12 in 2019, each has at least one promising building block. Some have many more.For the sake of this article, we defined a building block as a young, inexpensive player on their rookie deal—the sort of player who won't cripple a salary cap. Also, a...WW…

0 of 10In one month, the calendar will officially turn to the 2020 season—and the annual feeding frenzy that is free agency will begin in earnest.Free agency technically begins with the "legal tampering" period on March 16, but come 4 p.m. ET on March 18, pen can be put to paper and players can start switching teams.Over the next month there will be no shortage of stories about this year's crop of free agents. There will be rumors. Scuttlebutt. Misinformation. And intrigue galore.But what makes one free agent more intriguing than another? Is it the size of his potential contract? His resume...…0 of 10In one month, the calendar will officially turn to the 2020 season—and the annual feeding frenzy that is free agency will begin in earnest.Free agency technically begins with the "legal tampering" period on March 16, but come 4 p.m. ET on March 18, pen can be put to paper and players can start switching teams.Over the next month there will be no shortage of stories about this year's crop of free agents. There will be rumors. Scuttlebutt. Misinformation. And intrigue galore.But what makes one free agent more intriguing than another? Is it the size of his potential contract? His resume...WW…