With players chosen in the 2023 NFL Draft having finished their third regular season, it’s decision time on fifth-year options for the class’ first-rounders. All drafted rookies are given four-year contracts to begin their careers — and teams have the option to extend that pact for a fifth year with players selected in Round 1. SEE MORE>>
With free agency signings and trades clarifying the roster-building picture for many teams, let’s take another spin at projecting Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft. My third go-around includes a coup for the Cowboys and a trade up by the Cardinals — but not for the prospect you might be thinking of. SEE MORE>>