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What aspects of the @nfl scouting process would you love to know more about?

May usually means turnover in #NFL front offices, but there's been a distinct lack of transition in scouting staffs so far. Why is this? We have theories, and we discuss them in today's post at Succeed in Football succeedinfootball.com/2026/05/15/why…

@kalynkahler @krisrhim1 @JReidESPN Would argue adamantly that Nate would’ve been hired regardless - but either way, good. Hire on qualification not box checking.

But coaches who got hired bc of it, like Rams OC Nate Scheelhaase, told @krisrhim1 @JReidESPN that it "accelerated his development." The league says they didn't end the minority OA mandate- they just aren't funding it or requiring it anymore...

Ahead of the '25 szn, the NFL quietly ended the requirement that each club hire a minority coach as an offensive assistant. It lasted 3 seasons. The league couldn't ensure that the minority coaches were being used in game-planning roles/in QB room. espn.com/nfl/story/_/id…

When Expenses and Revenues are all a school sees, there will be loss of what has made the @NCAA so valuable. @parkercmgraham @VestibleCo @Pro_FB_Insiders @InsideTheLeague

If you care about college football, and have concerns about modern finances & impact on game, strongly encourage you to listen to this week's episode w/@parkercmgraham. Really great insights on the direction of things. Some positive, some . . . not so positive.

Private Equity - what is it really, how has it always been here - and what is next? The man with the answers (at least more answers than I have). @parkercmgraham @VestibleCo

Private Equity is coming to @NCAA Sports whether we are ready or not - while the formula is still fluid - age old investing still factors in. @parkercmgraham @VestibleCo @Pro_FB_Insiders @InsideTheLeague

Expectations matter - and when they have always been sky high, it can be difficult to keep up.....for most people. #1Prospect #JeremiahSmith @OhioStateFB @NFLDraft @Pro_FB_Insiders

One of the multiple reasons why he will head into 2027 as the #1 player on my board - Big Hands and the ability to use them - Jeremiah Smith @OhioStateFB @NFLDraft #OhioState #Draft @Pro_FB_Insiders

So who won the 2026 #NFL Draft? Get back to us in February, when we'll have the results of scout polling for the Best Draft Award. However, today in the Friday Wrap, we'll focus on the metrics that matter now, like which firms, trainers and individual agents did best. We'll also have a top-to-bottom look at the movement in front offices this week. Register here: lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/204f63h

@VinnysCorner1 Much respect to this list, but Jeanty rushed for 4,700 yards and 50 TDs over three seasons. He was up for the Heisman and was a first-round pick who led them to a CFB Playoff bid, all while only having one other draft pick from those offenses.

Lots of interest in the scouting profession these days. If player evaluation interests you, check out this book we released a year ago.

@AaronWilson_NFL While it's true that Scobey will not be in Jacksonville next year, he's headed to a new team w/a promotion. New location & title ahead in the coming days.

Right or wrong. Fair or Unfair. Scouts are tied to the GM whether they are good at what they do or not. @NFL @Pro_FB_Insiders @InsideTheLeague

Good scouts should find new homes..... @NFL @InsideTheLeague @Pro_FB_Insiders

New GM's like familiar faces..... @AtlantaFalcons @Eagles @NFL @Pro_FB_Insiders @InsideTheLeague

Not always about the money. Not always about the title. Sometimes a scouts just wants more skin on the line. @NFL @Pro_FB_Insiders @InsideTheLeague

Experience should be a good thing - and Shep has experience for days..... @AtlantaFalcons @NFL @Pro_FB_Insiders @InsideTheLeague

The @Eagles have a great office - so it becomes a little puzzling when you see the movement we have @NFL @InsideTheLeague @Pro_FB_Insiders

After almost four years w/the #Bears, Keith Earle, who covered the Midlands the last two seasons, has disappeared from the team's website. Former Bears exec Ian Cunningham, new Atlanta GM, created 4 staff vacancies Sunday in the #Falcons front office. Earle may be ATL-bound.

Re questions of undrafted free agents getting guarantees of $200,000 or more: Teams are making determinations that these players will at least be on practice squad. 2026 Practice Squad minimums are $13,750 week, roughly $250,000 for the season.