Pittsburgh Panthers 2023 NFL Draft Prospects

by James Layton

It’s never too early to start looking at the upcoming draft prospects. So today we start with the Pittsburgh Panthers. The panthers have been on the rise in producing NFL talent the past few seasons.

This year a couple of players I’m really high on this year are DE Habakkuk Baldonado, DT Calijah Kancey, and OT Carter Warren.

Let’s get into it.

Seniors

  • 22 Vincent Davis, RB
  • 5 Jared Wayne, WR
  • 31 Erick Hallett, S
  • 7 Sirvocea Dennis, LB
  • 25 AJ Woods, CB
  • 87 Habakkuk Baldonado, DE
  • 14 Marquis Williams, CB
  • 30 Brandon George, LB
  • 92 Tyler Bentley, DT
  • 5 Deslin Alexandre, DE
  • 6 John Morgan, DE
  • 53 Jake Kradel, G/C
  • 55 Marcus Minor, G
  • 57 Gabe Houy, T/G
  • 60 Owen Drexel, C
  • 77 Carter Warren, OT

Underclassmen

  • 2 Isreal Abanikanda, RB Junior
  • 9 Brandon Hill, S Redshirt Junior
  • 12 MJ Devonshire, CB Redshirt Junior
  • 8 Calijah Kancey, DT Redshirt Junior
  • 50 Dayon Hayes, DE Junior
  • 91 Sam Scarton, K Redshirt Junior

Top 25 Fantasy Football Rookies

By Barb Layton

This is the best time of year. Football season is right around the corner. It means fantasy football leagues are preparing for battle.

So, many rookies will let themselves be known on the gridiron this year. Who will prove to be the kings of the rooks this year. Kenny Pickett very well could be one. Let’s take a look at my top 25.

  1. Kenny Pickett, QB Steelers
  2. Drake London, WR Falcons
  3. Kenneth Walker, RB Seahawks
  4. Jamerson Williams, WR Lions
  5. George Pickens, WR Steelers
  6. Brian Robinson, RB Commanders
  7. Chris Olave, WR Saints
  8. Wan’Dale Robinson, WR Giants
  9. Jahan Dotson, WR Packers
  10. Desmond Ridder, QB Falcons
  11. Christian Watson, WR Packers
  12. David Bell, RB Browns
  13. Isaiah Spiller, RB Chargers
  14. Skyy Moore, WR Chiefs
  15. Treylon Burks, WR Titans
  16. Matt Corral, QB Panthers
  17. Rachaad White, RB Buccaneers
  18. Cade York, K Browns
  19. Alec Pierce, WR Colts
  20. Calvin Austin, WR Steelers
  21. Zamir White, RB Raiders
  22. Garrett Wilson, WR Jets
  23. Breece Hall, RB Jets
  24. Malik Willis, QB Titans
  25. Tre McBride, TE Cardinals

Top 25 Fantasy Football Running Backs

by James Layton

Today we take a look at my top twenty-five running backs for fantasy football this season. Just like the last few years, the running backs have been hard to get a good one after the first few rounds. Unless you have great luck or you’re good at finding the players with a lot of upsides.

I like to draft a running back in the first two rounds. But this year there are more running backs that were top guys in years past that are going to fall, and some guys that are going into their second year that will have a bigger role going forward.

Let’s get into the running back rankings.

  1. Jonathan Taylor, Colts
  2. Derrick Henry, Titans
  3. Najee Harris, Steelers
  4. Austin Ekeler, Chargers
  5. Leonard Fournette, Buccaneers
  6. Nick Chubb, Browns
  7. Christian McCaffery, Panthers
  8. Dalvin Cook, Vikings
  9. Aaron Jones, Packers
  10. Alvin Kamara, Saints
  11. Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys
  12. Joe Mixon, Bengals
  13. James Conner, Cardinals
  14. Josh Jacobs, Raiders
  15. D’Andre Swift, Lions
  16. Cordarrelle Patterson, Falcons
  17. Tony Pollard, Cowboys
  18. Saquon Barkley, Giants
  19. Darrell Henderson, Rams
  20. James Robinson, Jaguars
  21. Javonte Williams, Broncos
  22. AJ Dillon, Packers
  23. Damien Harris, Patriots
  24. Ronald Jones, Chiefs
  25. Kareem Hunt, Browns

Let me know in the comments below, who you would take with your first pick?

Updated Unsigned Draft Picks

by James Layton

It’s been a busy week for the draft picks being signed, ten players have signed their contracts. Kenny Pickett (Steelers) and Cole Strange (Patriots) have finally signed.

The Broncos, Patriots, Steelers, and Commanders have finished signing their Draft Classes.

There still are twenty-six players still unsigned. It’s interesting with how many fourth-round picks are still unsigned compared to previous years.

Let’s get into the remaining unsigned players.

  1. Falcons: Arnold Ebiketie, OLB
  2. Falcons: Desmond Ridder, QB
  3. Ravens: David Ojabo, OLB
  4. Ravens: Daniel Faalele, OT
  5. Ravens: Jayln Armour-Davis, CB
  6. Panthers: Matt Corral, QB
  7. Panthers: Brandon Smith, LB
  8. Bears: Jaquan Brisker, S
  9. Browns: Perrion Winfrey, DT
  10. Packers: Christian Watson, WR
  11. Vikings: Andrew Booth Jr, CB
  12. Vikings: Ed Ingram, G
  13. Saints: Alontae Taylor, CB
  14. Giants: Wan’dale Robinson, WR
  15. Giants: Daniel Bellinger, TE
  16. Giants: Dane Belton, S
  17. Jets: Breece Hall, RB
  18. Jets: Max Mitchell, OT
  19. Eagles: Cam Jurgens, C
  20. Seahawks: Boye Mafe, DE
  21. Seahawks: Kenneth Walker Jr, RB
  22. Seahawks: Coby Bryant, CB
  23. Buccaneers: Logan Hall, DE
  24. Buccaneers: Cade Otton, TE
  25. Titans: Roger McCreary, CB
  26. Titans: Malik Willis, QB

NFL Transaction Report for Saturday 5/15

By James Layton

Dolphins

  • Signed OL Cole Banwart
  • Waived OL Ty Clary (Failed Physical)

Giants

  • Signed 1st Round DE Kayvon Thibodeaux
  • Signed 1st Round OT Evan Neal
  • Signed UDFA DE Ryder Anderson
  • Signed UDFA DB Jordan Mosley

Panthers

  • Waived DB Drew Hartlaub

Steelers

  • Signed 6th Round TE Connor Heyward
  • Signed 7th Round LB Mark Robinson
  • Signed 7th Round QB Chris Oladokun

NFL Rookie Minicamp Notes

By James Layton

Texans Rookie Minicamp tryout players.

  • Matt Ammandola, K
  • Noel Ruiz, K
  • Andrew Kamienski, WR
  • Meiko Dotson, DB
  • Omar Hicks-Onu, DB
  • KiShawn Walker, DB
  • Brett Dioguardi, LS
  • Erik Dickerson, LS
  • Darta Lee, OL
  • Quartney Davis, WR

Titans Rookie Minicamp tryout players.

  • Quinten Dormady, QB Tennessee
  • Kenneth George, CB Tennessee
  • Donnell Williams, WR Tennessee-Martin
  • De’Vion Warren, WR Arkansas
  • Bryce Nunnelly, WR Western Michigan
  • Chase Rice, LB Castleton State
  • Sean Mills, LS Toledo

Broncos Rookie Minicamp tryout players.

  • QB Eric Barriere
  • OT Clayton Bradley
  • RB Kevin Brown
  • P Matthew Campbell
  • K Hunter Duplessis
  • K Elliott Fry
  • LS Cameron Kaye
  • S Koffie Komotay
  • C James Parker
  • OLB Trevor Philio
  • G Jake Stetz

Giants Rookie Minicamp tryout players.

  • DB Rodarius Williams
  • LB Josh Watson
  • TE Nate Becker
  • S Lamont Wade
  • WR Gehrig Dieter
  • OL Cain Madden
  • RB Master Teague

Panthers Rookie Minicamp notes.

Former Browns Wide Receiver Ryan Switzer is getting a tryout at their Minicamp. Panthers are also having former Michigan State QB Anthony Russo for a tryout.

Vikings

Vikings are hosting former Steelers DT Isaiah Buggs for a tryout during their Rookie Minicamp this weekend. During his three-year career Buggs has played in 29 games with 7 starts, 31 Tackles, 2 Tackles for Loss, and 1 Pass Breakup.

Reserve/Future Signings 2022 for the NFC South

by Barb Layton

Buccaneers

  1. K Jose Borregales
  2. RB Kenion Barner
  3. TE Codey McElroy
  4. G John Molchow
  5. OLB Elijah Ponder
  6. DL Will Previlon
  7. DL Kobe Smith
  8. CB Rashard Robinson
  9. S Troy Warner

Falcons

  1. DB Dee Alford
  2. DB Cornell Armstrong
  3. OL Willie Beavers
  4. OLB Quinton Bell
  5. LB Jordan Brailford
  6. LB Dorian Etheridge
  7. WR Chad Hanson
  8. RB Caleb Huntley
  9. DB Luther Kirk
  10. TE Brayden Lenius
  11. P Dom Maggio
  12. OL Ryan Neuzil
  13. DB Lafayette Pitts
  14. DE Nick Thurman
  15. WR Austin Trammell
  16. DB Dee Alford
  17. TE Brayden Lenius
  18. DB Corey Ballentine
  19. LB Duke Ejiofore
  20. TE Daniel Helm
  21. OL Rashaad Coward

Panthers

  1. RB Spencer Brown
  2. CB Madre Harper
  3. DL Frank Herron
  4. OL Mike Horton
  5. DE Austin Larkin
  6. OL Aaron Monteiro
  7. WR Aaron Parker
  8. OL Austen Pleasants
  9. WR C.J. Saunders
  10. TE Colin Thompson
  11. RB Darius Bradwell

Saints

  1. WR Kawaan Baker
  2. LB Sharif Finch
  3. OT Jerald Hawkins
  4. DB Dylan Mabin
  5. DT Braxton Hoyett
  6. DB Jordan Miller
  7. DB KeiVarae Russell
  8. WR Easop Winston
  9. QB Blake Bortles
  10. C Cohl Cabral
  11. DT Malcolm Roach
  12. DB Bryce Thompson
  13. WR Kevin White
  14. TE Ethan Wolf
  15. WR Jalen McClaskey
  16. RB Josh Adams
  17. WR Kirk Merritt

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

By James Layton

This first week of football delivered for unexpected surprises. With some all pro players not showing up during games, to under the radar starters playing like pro bowlers.

The waiver wire is where you team will turn into a playoff team or one that is playing to be the last in the league.

So let’s get into the waiver wire finds for week 2.

  • Sam Darnold, QB Panthers 21 points
  • Sterling Shepard, WR Giants 24 points
  • Christian Kirk, WR Cardinals 24 points
  • Teddy Bridgewater, QB Broncos 23 points
  • Juwaun Johnson, TE Saints 17 points
  • Cardinals Defense 18 points
  • Jared Goff, QB Lions 33 points
  • Cordarrelle Patterson, RB Falcons 9 points
  • Pat Freiermuth, TE Steelers 3 points

Panthers Official Undrafted Free Agent Signings

By James Layton

The Panthers have official announced the signing of five Undrafted Free Agents following the 2021 NFL Draft.

The Panthers have improved greatly with this draft class on both sides of the ball. They also have found some gems in the undrafted free agent market with Paddy Fisher (LB) and David Moore (OG).

Here is the complete list of signings

  1. Spencer Brown, RB UAB
  2. Mason Stokke, FB Wisconsin
  3. David Moore, G Grambling State
  4. Paddy Fisher, LB Northwestern
  5. Oscar Draguicevich, P Washington State