The beginning of the NFL playoffs happen Saturday as 14 teams vie for a trip to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. SBLive WA ranks the projected five most important contributors to their respective teams' chances who began playi high school football in Washington: Fourth-round draft pick in 2023 has played in 34 games during his career as a backup cornerback who plays on Eagles' special teams.

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McCord’s decision came just hours after Georgia QB Carson Beck reversed his NFL draft declaration, opting to transfer to Miami and effectively replace Ward. Texas QB Quinn Ewers also hinted on Friday that he expects to enter the draft once his season concludes.

I want to be the one who brought (Syracuse football) back to what it once was,” McCord said after the win over Miami. “That’s a testament to this team. This win shows tha

Pete Thamel says that Kyle McCord is projected to be a mid-round pick, but can end up being a "riser" by draft day.