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USA Today
3 days ago
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- USA Today
PFF names Broncos' top 3 players ahead of 2025 season
PFF names Broncos' top 3 players ahead of 2025 season Pro Football Focus writer Trevor Sikkema recently wrote an article about the three top players for each NFL team entering the 2025 season. Micah Parsons of the Dallas Cowboys and Myles Garrett of the Cleveland Browns are some players who represent a sense of importance for their teams. For the Denver Broncos, Sikkema chose cornerback Patrick Surtain, wide receiver Courtland Sutton and offensive guard Quinn Meinarz as the three top players for the franchise. Below, he elaborates why, with the data to prove it. 'Surtain earned PFF's Best Coverage Defender Award in 2024 with an 87.4 coverage grade while allowing just 0.53 yards per coverage snap," Sikkema wrote. "Meinerz posted a 0.51 WAR in 2024, third-best among all guards, on the strength of an 87.5 run-blocking grade. Sutton followed with a 0.44 WAR and a 77.0 receiving grade, placing him among the top 20 wideouts league-wide.' The Broncos made their first playoff appearance since their 2015 Super Bowl-winning season in 2024. Hopefully, the three players mentioned can take the Broncos deep into the postseason -- and back to the Super Bowl -- soon. Related: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.
USA Today
23-05-2025
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- USA Today
PFF ranks Broncos' Courtland Sutton 31st among NFL WRs
PFF ranks Broncos' Courtland Sutton 31st among NFL WRs Trevor Sikkema recently released his list of the top 32 wide receivers in the NFL on Pro Football Focus, and Denver Broncos receiver Courtland Sutton made the cut (but it was close). Sutton is ranked No. 31, second from bottom on the list. He is in Sikkema's "Tier 6" list of receivers, just above Jameson Williams, the final receiver to make the cut. "Sutton has been a model of consistency for the Broncos," Sikkema wrote for PFF. "Since 2019, he has earned a receiving grade below 70.0 only once (69.7 in 2022), but he's also surpassed the 80.0 mark just once (2020). With Denver's offense expected to take a step forward in 2025, this could be Sutton's most productive season yet." Sutton, 29, hauled in a career-high 81 receptions last season for 1,081 receiving yards and eight touchdowns. He's entering his eighth season in the NFL this fall and his second year with quarterback Bo Nix. The top three receivers on Sikkema's list are A.J. Brown, Justin Jefferson and Ja'Marr Chase. Related: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
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- Yahoo
2025 NFL Draft: 7 running backs to watch, with Ashton Jeanty leading the group
(This article was written with the assistance of Castmagic, an AI tool, and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy. Please reach out to us if you notice any mistakes.) Here are the top running back prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft discussed in the Football 301 Podcast by Yahoo Sports host Nate Tice and draft analyst Trevor Sikkema of PFF. These potential draftees offer a mix of versatility, power, speed and game-breaking abilities, making them exciting prospects in this draft class. [You could win $25K in the Women's Bracket Mayhem contest. Enter now!] Ashton Jeanty (Boise State): Tice and Sikkema have him as the head of the RB class. Tice highlighted Jeanty's balance through contact and versatility as a three-down back, drawing comparisons to Alvin Kamara. On the Kamara comp, Sikkema said, "We finally have somebody that's actually worth the Alvin Kamara comp because first and foremost the balance through contact is there. "This is somebody who is consistently bouncing off all sorts of tackles, whether it's wrap-up tackles, whether it's guys trying to hit, lay big hits, whatever it is. His center of gravity at 5-foot-8, 5-foot-9, is so low. He is so powerful. The weight is distributed so well." Omarion Hampton (North Carolina): Tice and Sikkema see him as a potential first-round pick. Tice, who has him No. 27 on his big board, compares him to Joe Mixon for his ability to get downhill quickly and excel in zone schemes. "I like him best in his own [zone] blocking scheme, but this is somebody who's just built really well as an NFL back," Sikkema said. Cam Skattebo (Arizona State): Sikkema appreciates his relentless running style and ability to churn out extra yards, even if his top-end speed isn't elite. He has Scattebo as his third favorite back because of his consistency. "I'm a sucker for somebody who will give me literally all they have every single time they touch the football," Sikkema said. TreVeyon Henderson (Ohio State): Known for his big-play ability and pass protection skills, Henderson has shown flashes of brilliance that make him a valuable prospect. "He's gonna have a role in the league for 10 years just doing those two things, big plays and pass protection," Tice said. Quinshon Judkins (Ohio State): He started the season as Sikkema's top back and showed explosive play in the college football playoffs, reminding them of his high potential. Dylan Sampson (Tennessee): Known for his track speed and big-play ability, although he needs to improve holding onto the football. Kaleb Johnson (Iowa): A bit of a wild card with huge upside due to his Todd Gurley-like running style when conditions suit his strengths in certain schemes. To hear more NFL discussions, tune into "Football 301" on Apple, Spotify or YouTube.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
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- Yahoo
Mock Draft Monday with Trevor Sikkema: Eagles make stunning pick at WR
Another edition of 'Mock Draft Monday' rolls onto the pod feed as Pro Football Focus' Trevor Sikkema joins Matt Harmon to share his five favorite fits from his latest mock draft. In Sikkema's latest mock he has the Patriots and Eagles making a splash at the WR position in the first round and has a few teams beefing up their interiors and defensive back rooms. To end the show, Sikkema 'stands on the table' for deep sleeper RB prospect that he calls this year's Bucky Irving. (7:25) - Arizona WR Tetairoa McMillan - New England Patriots (15:20) - Michigan DT Mason Graham - San Francisco 49ers (21:50) - Michigan CB Will Johnson - Arizona Cardinals (29:20) - South Carolina S Emmanwori - Seattle Seahawks (39:25) - Missouri WR Luther Burden III- Philadelphia Eagles (47:40) - Stand on the table prospect: UCF RB R.J. Harvey [Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Baseball league for the 2025 MLB season] 🖥️
USA Today
03-03-2025
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- USA Today
Colts take standout NFL combine performer at cornerback in 2025 mock draft
Colts take standout NFL combine performer at cornerback in 2025 mock draft The Indianapolis Colts addressed a major need in a recent mock draft from Pro Football Focus by selecting one of the NFL combine's standout performers at the cornerback position. PFF's Trevor Sikkema put together his post-NFL combine mock draft and had the Colts taking Texas cornerback Jahdae Barron, who continued to impress this past week in Indianapolis, which included running a 4.39-second 40-yard dash. "Barron running a 4.39-second 40-yard dash was just about his last box to check as an outside cornerback after a stellar year of transitioning to the role," wrote Sikkema. "He has now shown that he can be an impact player at safety, in the nickel and on the outside. As an off-zone defender, he would be perfect for new Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo." As Sikkema mentions, Barron is a versatile defender and that element is an important part of Lou Anarumo's defensive scheme that is disguise-heavy. Barron is an experienced player with over 2,600 career snaps, and after spending the bulk of his playing time at nickel in 2022 and 2023, he transitioned to the boundary in 2024, which is where the Colts would need him to play. As a boundary defender last season, Barron allowed a completion rate of just 54% at only 7.8 yards per attempt. He also forced an impressive five interceptions and had nine pass breakups as well. As a whole, the Colts' pass defense has to improve this season. This was a unit that ranked in the bottom third of the NFL in completion rate, yards per pass attempt, passer rating, and pass deflections. The addition of Anarumo and his scheme can certainly help, but GM Chris Ballard has to make some additions as well. With Tyler Warren off the board as he was in this mock draft, adding to the secondary become a very likely first-round option for the Colts, and Barron is someone who has been flying up draft boards.
