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Our cheat sheet to the 2026 NFL draft: The prospects, team needs and sleepers you need to know

Who are the biggest sleepers and top QBs? Who is set to get picked early? Here's the ultimate guide to this year's draft (Round 1: 8 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC), including predictions and buzz.

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Our NFL draft-day mock: Yates' final predictions for all 32 picks, plus Kiper's notes

Field Yates projects the first 32 draft picks one last time and Mel Kiper Jr. shares what he's hearing.

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The hot takes are flying after the opening games. We hand down a verdict on all of them.

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Here's a preview for all of Thursday's games, plus a best bet and a recap of Wednesday's thrillers.

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The Knicks' KAT quagmire: Is he declining, underutilized ... or something worse?

KAT's fit and future are constant pressure points in New York. But for now, the Knicks' playoff run hinges on his game-changing versatility.

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Stephen A.: Knicks need to handle their business on the road

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