NFL news: Diego Pavia - From Heisman finalist to NFL Draft snub
Diego Pavia was one of the quarterbacks in the 2026 NFL draft with a lot of buzz around his name; however, the draft has been and gone, and Pavia has not been selected by any of the 32 teams, despite being a finalist for the iconic Heisman trophy.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer and NFL fan Luca Salmasi takes a closer look at Diego Pavia’s NFL Draft snub and where the quarterback can go from here.
NFL news: San Francisco 49ers welcome eight new additions from the 2026 NFL Draft
After trading away their only 1st round pick this year, the 49ers' draft really began from round two onwards and saw them pick up eight new players for their roster, with four additions on each side of the ball.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer and San Francisco 49ers fan Luca Salmasi takes a closer look at the latest members to join the Santa Clara franchise and what they bring to the table ahead of the start of the 2026 season.
NFL news: Seydou Traore’s path from South London to NFL Draft reaches defining stage
Seydou Traore first discovered football whilst watching Jason Bell and Osi Umenyiora’s weekly NFL show, and this week will proudly represent South London as he enters the 2025 NFL Draft as the latest face of international talent on the verge of making the NFL.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer and NFL fan Luca Salmasi takes a closer look at Seydou Traore’s journey to the NFL Draft.
NFL Scouting Combine news: Football’s ultimate pressure cooker sets the stage for a mock draft
The lights flip on in Indianapolis as the next wave of NFL hopefuls storms into Lucas Oil Stadium for the NFL Scouting Combine, running February 23 to March 2, 2026.
The Super Bowl is firmly in the rear view mirror and all eyes are now on the Combine, which is the pre-draft showcase for all the prospective future stars, writes Sports News Blitz’s Graeme Bailey.
But this also means it is NFL mock draft season and at Sports News Blitz we have delivered our first go, of which there will be a number prior to the 2026 NFL Draft which starts on April 23 in Pittsburgh.
NFL news: Las Vegas Raiders, Tennessee Titans and the teams currently leading the NFL Draft order
The number one pick in the NFL Draft is awarded to the worst team from the previous season, and the race to the bottom currently has eight sides in contention.
Obviously, no team intends to lose, but some manage themselves and their rosters in ways that make it hard for them to win.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Graeme Bailey takes a look at the franchises that are trending towards the basement spot.