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Here's what I learned from three weeks on the road prepping for the NFL Draft

February 12, 2025

Jan 30, 2025; Mobile, AL, USA; American team quarterback Jalen Milroe of Alabama (4) throws long during Senior Bowl practice for the American team at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images

I learned a lot these past three weeks.
Over that time, I traveled to the Shrine Bowl in Texas to the Senior Bowl in Alabama to the Super Bowl in Louisiana. There's no substitute for being there and being on location gave me the opportunity to have countless conversations about the 2025 NFL Draft.
I spoke with prospects, I spoke with coaches, I spoke with media members, agents and trainers. All while taking in a total of 10 All-Star Game practices and participating in hours of media availability.
After ALL of that traveling and with the Super Bowl now behind us, here are my biggest takeaways as we set our sights on the NFL combine at the end of the month:
1. The QB HIERARCHY IS COMING INT...

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