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USA Today
14 hours ago
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- USA Today
Where does Indianapolis Colts' Quenton Nelson land in PFF's 2025 guard rankings?
Where does Indianapolis Colts' Quenton Nelson land in PFF's 2025 guard rankings? Where does Indianapolis Colts' guard Quenton Nelson rank among his position group entering the 2025 season? Where does Indianapolis Colts' guard Quenton Nelson rank among his position group entering the 2025 season? Pro Football Focus continues on as they rank the top 32 players at each position group ahead of the upcoming year. When it comes to the guard spot, Nelson is listed at No. 4. Ahead of him on Mason Cameron's rankings are Chris Lindstrom at No. 1, followed by Joe Thuney and Quinn Meinerz. "While Nelson's grading profile had dipped slightly prior to this past season, 2024 was an impressive return to form for the veteran," wrote Cameron. "His 81.3 PFF overall grade ranked fourth among qualifiers, his highest mark since 2020. Even still, Nelson has produced above the rest of the league, posting the second-most PFF WAR (1.31) among guards over the past three seasons." This past season, Nelson made his seventh consecutive Pro Bowl team and was also named a second-team All-Pro--his first All-Pro nod since the 2021 season. He ranked 15th among all guards in pass-blocking efficiency, and he was fourth in run-blocking grade. According to PFF's tracking data, Jonathan Taylor averaged 4.8 yards per rush when running to Nelson's direct left and 5.3 yards per rush when running to his direct right. At No. 25 on these rankings was former Colts guard Will Fries, who is now in Minnesota. Outside of quarterback, one of the bigger question marks on this Colts' roster heading into training camp is how well Matt Goncalves will transition from tackle to guard.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Former Notre Dame All-American Quenton Nelson named one of the best players of the 2000's
One of the best offensive linemen in Notre Dame's history has been recognized as one of the top 25 college football players in the 2000's. Bruce Feldman of The Athletic named Indianapolis Colts left guard Quenton Nelson the 25th-best player during that span. In composing his list, Feldman conversed with dozens of coaches, television analysts and NFL scouts for insight. Advertisement Nelson was named an All-American during his final season in South Bend, and during his three years as a starter was consistently graded as one of the more accomplished guards both as a run blocker and a pass protector. In 2017, the Fighting Irish averaged 6.3 yards per rush as a team, which was the third-highest mark in all of college football. The Irish finished 10-3 and earned a bid to the Citrus Bowl, where they defeated LSU. Nelson was the sixth overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft and has helped anchor the Indianapolis offensive line since. He has made seven Pro Bowls and is a three-time All-Pro. This article originally appeared on Fighting Irish Wire: Quenton Nelson, former Notre Dame lineman, honored as one of the best
USA Today
2 days ago
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- USA Today
Former Notre Dame All-American Quenton Nelson named one of the best players of the 2000's
Former Notre Dame All-American Quenton Nelson named one of the best players of the 2000's One of the best offensive linemen in Notre Dame's history has been recognized as one of the top 25 college football players in the 2000's. Bruce Feldman of The Athletic named Indianapolis Colts left guard Quenton Nelson the 25th-best player during that span. In composing his list, Feldman conversed with dozens of coaches, television analysts and NFL scouts for insight. Nelson was named an All-American during his final season in South Bend, and during his three years as a starter was consistently graded as one of the more accomplished guards both as a run blocker and a pass protector. In 2017, the Fighting Irish averaged 6.3 yards per rush as a team, which was the third-highest mark in all of college football. The Irish finished 10-3 and earned a bid to the Citrus Bowl, where they defeated LSU. Nelson was the sixth overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft and has helped anchor the Indianapolis offensive line since. He has made seven Pro Bowls and is a three-time All-Pro.
USA Today
28-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Who is Indianapolis Colts' top contender for Protector of the Year award?
Who is Indianapolis Colts' top contender for Protector of the Year award? Which of the Indianapolis Colts' offensive linemen should be considered the top contender for the NFL's new Protector of the Year award? Which of the Indianapolis Colts' offensive linemen should be considered the top contender for the NFL's new Protector of the Year award? It was reported last week that the NFL will be unveiling a new end-of-season award to go along with MVP and the other high-profile awards. The Protector of the Year will recognize the best offensive lineman each season and will be decided by a panel that features a number of former offensive linemen greats. Pro Football Network recently selected the top Protector of the Year candidate from each team and then ranked those players in terms of likelihood to win the inaugural award in 2025. For the Colts, the choice was pretty straightforward with PFN selecting Quenton Nelson, who was 12th overall in their rankings. "Nelson has been a Pro Bowler seven times (2018-24), while racking up five All-Pro nods along the way," wrote PFN. "He figures to be a strong contender for Protector of the Year and the anchor of the Indianapolis Colts' offense in 2025." In this most recent 2024 season, Nelson made his seventh consecutive Pro Bowl team and was also named a second-team All-Pro--his first All-Pro nod since the 2021 season. By PFF's metrics, Nelson ranked 15th among all guards in pass-blocking efficiency, and he was fourth in run-blocking grade, with Jonathan Taylor averaging 4.8 yards per rush when running to Nelson's direct left and 5.3 yards per rush when running to his direct right. At the top of PFN's rankings were Penei Sewell at No. 1, followed by Tristan Wirfs, Jordan Mailata, Creed Humphrey, and Trent Williams.
USA Today
25-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Notre Dame didn't have a round-one NFL draft pick this year. Here are some from the past
Notre Dame didn't have a round-one NFL draft pick this year. Here are some from the past The Fighting Irish had no first-round picks in this year's NFL draft, but they've had a few in recent years The first round of 2025 NFL draft is in the books and no Notre Dame Fighting Irish players were selected. However, plenty of Fighting Irish have gone in the first round over the past few years. Since 2018, five Notre Dame players have been selected in the first round of the NFL draft. Offensive lineman Quenton Nelson went to the Indianapolis Colts and fellow offensive lineman Mike McGlinchey went to the San Francisco 49ers in the first round in 2018. Defensive lineman Jerry Tillery went to the Los Angeles Chargers in the first round the following year. The next Golden Domer to go in the first round was safety Kyle Hamilton, who headed to the Baltimore Ravens in 2022. Finally, tackle Joe Alt was picked by the Los Angeles Chargers in the first round just last year. Still, a lot of Irish alums, like Audric Estime, have gone in later rounds. Which might happen with Benjamin Morrison, Xavier Watts and Riley Leonard. We'll see what happens as the draft continues on this weekend. Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions. Follow Tim on X: @tehealey
