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Travis May
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College Football & NFL Draft Managing Editor for A to Z Sports covering #CFB, #NFL, #NFLDraft, and #Titans.
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Think predicting QB success in the NFL is impossible?

Think again.

Predictive modeling (done the right way) is now more accurate than ever at identifying the best College Football QBs

Story: 🔗⬇️
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How to predict QB success in the NFL: Meaningful metrics that lead to NFL Draft capital for College Football quarterbacks
Predictive data-driven modeling has surpassed film analysis when it comes to finding successful NFL QB prospects
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Auburn fans might not like the RB injuries...

But I know my fellow nerdy #C2C and college fantasy football friends will like to know that both true freshman RBs are going to get plenty of action this coming weekend!
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Hugh Freeze reveals alarming injury update as Auburn Tigers struggling to stay healthy ahead of tough upcoming SEC schedule
Auburn needs to focus on staying healthy vs. South Alabama as injuries mount
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September 10, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Think predicting QB success in the NFL is impossible?

Think again.

Predictive modeling (done the right way) is now more accurate than ever at identifying the best College Football QBs

Story: 🔗⬇️
atozsports.com/nfl-draft/ho...
How to predict QB success in the NFL: Meaningful metrics that lead to NFL Draft capital for College Football quarterbacks
Predictive data-driven modeling has surpassed film analysis when it comes to finding successful NFL QB prospects
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August 29, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The Nashville Live #SFB15 draft finally wrapped up!

The position-less starting lineup format (outside of QBs) this year is fun!

This is apparently the best I could do. Roast away!
July 31, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Reposted by Travis May
Wisconsin CB Nyzier Fourqurean won't have college eligibility anymore. Could he sign with the Packers now?

With @travismay.bsky.social: atozsports.com/nfl/green-ba...
Packers might have an unexpected shot at filling key need with former Badger due to unusual college eligibility situation
Nyzier Fourqurean may be forced to start his pro career now
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July 17, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Time to rank the Top 10 College Football Wide Receivers eligible for the 2026 NFL Draft!

Yes, Jeremiah Smith and Ryan Williams are awesome, but they won't enter the NFL until 2027. Who are the best returning draft eligibles WRs? 🔗⬇️
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Top 10 College Football Wide Receivers: Ohio State Buckeyes first round streak should continue in 2026 NFL Draft
Top 10 College Football Wide Receivers eligible for the 2026 NFL Draft
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May 25, 2025 at 6:23 PM
ATTN: Football fans missing the best sport ever

I wrote up the Top 10 returning #CFB QBs eligible for the 2026 NFL Draft in best position to dominate this fall!
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Top 10 College Football Quarterbacks eligible for 2026 NFL Draft: Arch Manning may not declare, and shouldn't be QB1 anyway
Top 10 returning college football quarterbacks who could declare for the 2026 NFL Draft
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May 16, 2025 at 3:53 PM
My data-only 16-pronged QB production model from the 2024 #CFB season vs. actual #NFLDraft capital for power conference QBs in the 2025 NFL Draft:
May 15, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Reposted by Travis May
Was the Lions' trade-up and selection of Isaac TeSlaa one of the biggest draft reaches of all time?

@travismay.bsky.social and I have a full-on cage match of an argument on this one.
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Was the Lions' trade-up and selection of Isaac TeSlaa one of the biggest draft reaches of all time? We argue about it
On day two of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions made a big move when they traded their 2025 third-round pick and two 2026 third-round picks to the
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May 13, 2025 at 3:32 PM
The 2025 Rookie Poll Mock Draft is a wrap!

[10k+ votes later]

Here are the Top 24 incoming NFL rookies for dynasty fantasy football according to the people!
May 6, 2025 at 7:48 PM
It’s here!

The THREE Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft you didn’t even know you needed.

- Probably too many QBs ✅
- Your fave players way too low ✅
- 100% guaranteed accuracy ✅
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2026 Three-Round NFL Mock Draft: Arch Manning's long shot, Cade Klubnik's divisive talent, and edge rushers dominate early rounds
The paint on the 2025 NFL Draft might not quite be dry yet, but that doesn't mean we can't take a good look ahead to the future. Yes, it's already time for the
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May 1, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Because it's never too early, I present to you...

Initial 2026 NFL Draft Consensus Top 64 Prospects!

[I pulled data from the early 2026 NFL Mock Drafts this week, including my 3-rounder publishing today]
April 30, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Can't do polls on here yet, but it's that time of year again!

My annual Rookie Poll Mock series is here for Dynasty Rookie Drafts!

If you would hop over to the other place and vote that would be super helpful as we form consensus coming off the NFL Draft!
April 26, 2025 at 4:39 PM
The final predictive 2025 Three-Round NFL Mock Draft you'll ever need to read is here!

Utilized large sample mock data, intel from around the league, and some fun probability distributions to put this one together. Enjoy! 🔗⬇️
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2025 Three-Round NFL Mock Draft: Jaxson Dart shocks the world, Shedeur Sanders slides, and edge rushers dominate the first round
Predicting the first three rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft using latest expert intel
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April 23, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Our A to Z Sports #NFLDraft team put together our final collaborative mock draft in an attempt to predict exactly what will happen this week! Enjoy!
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2025 NFL Two-Round Mock Draft: Shedeur Sanders and second tier QBs fall while edge defenders and defensive line dominate early
The 2025 NFL Draft is finally here. This is the week when it all goes down. Our team of analysts here at A to Z Sports have been covering this particular NFL
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April 21, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Pumped to be a part of #SFB15! Just got my invite!

Thanks to @scottfish.bsky.social and all those who help put together this epic #FantasyFootball competition every year!

Make sure to check out @fantasycaresorg.bsky.social & donate to support Toys for Tots among other excellent charities!
April 19, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Reposted by Travis May
I brought together 30 personalities from around the NFL Draft space to talk about their favorite Day 2 and Day 3 prospects in the 2025 class. Check out 37 unique write-ups for free below! #NFLDraft #NFLDraft2025 #2025NFLDraft
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NFL Draft media analyze favorite prospects in the 2025 class
This year’s NFL Draft media collaboration features 31 unique analysts from outlets including Bleacher Report, ESPN, PFF, The Athletic, The 33rd Team, and more.
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April 10, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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I didn’t plan to share this, but with a lot of people (very understandably) spinning out about the state of the world right now, I wanted to put some good out into the ether in hopes that it will cause more good.

A couple months ago I felt the lowest I’ve felt in years. Maybe ever.

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April 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
It's 2025 NFL Draft Projections time again! This time, I took a dive into the Top 96 prospects in the class!

Again, the tails are a tad long, but after the #NFLCombine and first wave of free agency this feels about right.

Read Here 🔗⬇️
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March 14, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Colts doubling down on traits-only QBs is peak meat head football mode at its finest. Love it.

Took a dive into the two worst passing profile QBs selected in the first round this century and the mess in Indy: 🔗⬇️
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Colts signing quarterback Daniel Jones makes history in the worst way as NFL free agency move worsens Anthony Richardson outlook
Colts quarterback situation in an all-time mess after Daniel Jones signing
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March 11, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Ryan is wrong here, but you should definitely check out all his work anyway! 😜
Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart Is Being WAY Overvalued In The 2025 NFL Draft

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March 7, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Our A to Z Sports team put together all we learned from the #NFLCombine and more to bring you all a THREE ROUND NFL Mock Draft with less than two months to go until the real draft day is here.
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2025 NFL Three-Round Mock Draft: Cam Ward breaks away at QB1, elite NFL Combine athletes rise, and surprise WRs selected early
Post NFL Combine Three-Round NFL Mock Draft sees shifts at key positions
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March 5, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Three Round 2025 NFL Mock Draft time from the #NFLCombine in Indy!

This is our final farewell to rationality with these prospects before we all inevitably double count athletic testing that we already know is coming.

Woo! Enjoy! 🔗⬇️
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2025 NFL Three-Round Mock Draft: NFL Combine hype set to launch elite athletes and QBs like Jaxson Dart up NFL Draft Big Boards
NFL Combine set to launch top athletes' draft stock sky high
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February 26, 2025 at 9:41 PM
It's time for a fresh A to Z Sports 2025 NFL Draft Projections update!

Using all of our latest mock draft data, here are the Top 96 prospects by expected #NFLDraft range.

[Some tails of the distributions are a bit long, but these seem to be getting quite accurate now]
February 26, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Jaxson Dart and other consensus Tier 2+ QBs in the 2025 NFL Draft might have the odds stacked against them already.

I've done some complex QB hit rate analysis before, but sometimes simpler is better: 🔗⬇️
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Jaxson Dart leads group of QBs in 2025 NFL Draft who may already face an uphill climb towards success amid NFL Combine action
Jaxson Dart might have to overcome huge historical obstacles to succeed in NFL
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February 25, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Tired: 2025 NFL Mock Drafts

Wired: WAY-TOO-EARLY 2026 NFL MOCK DRAFTS!

Yes, I'm serious. Enjoy! 🔗⬇️
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2026 NFL Mock Draft: Arch Manning shockingly follows in family footsteps but isn't the QB1 in way-too-early predictions
Way-Too-Early 2026 NFL Mock Draft features best returning stars
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February 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM