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Last updated: April 6, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Draft Strategy & Player Projections

As the NFL draft approaches, speculation continues to dominate transaction talk, with one analyst proposing 32 hypothetical trades to completely overhaul Round 1, including scenarios involving quarterback J.J. McCarthy and defensive end Maxx Crosby. Separately, teams are conducting key visits, as the Cowboys hosted E.J. Smith, son of Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith, while also evaluating Donovan Ezeiruaku's recovery ahead of training camp. In terms of future talent evaluation, predictive modeling suggests which young players will dominate, as the SackSEER model projects the top edge rushers from the 2026 class based on expected sacks through their first five seasons.

Team Philosophy & Lineage

Coaching decisions are revealing offensive strategies for the upcoming season, exemplified by Saints coach Kellen Moore embracing a deep running back corps, believing there is sufficient workload to accommodate both Alvin Kamara and Travis Etienne Jr. sharing duties. Meanwhile, the theme of NFL lineage continues into the draft pool, where cornerback Avieon Terrell is set to enter the first round, following the path of his older brother, All-Pro A.J. Terrell Jr., who served as his primary mentor throughout his amateur career.