News, strategy, and updates from the Sandman Sports crew.
The first round of the NFL is over, and while some of the picks played out as expected, there were some shocking moves, selections, and slides that took place Thursday night. While…
Apr 24, 2026
The 2026 NFL Draft starts with one clear answer, then quickly turns into a stress test for every front office picking near the top. Fernando Mendoza remains the unanimous No. 1 pro…
Apr 23, 2026
The first major trade of the 2026 NFL Draft has landed, bringing the Dexter Lawrence situation to a close. The New York Giants have dealt the All-Pro defensive tackle to the Cincin…
Apr 20, 2026
The quarterback conversation for this year’s NFL Draft, which begins April 23–25, starts with one near-certainty and then gets messy quickly. Fernando Mendoza has separated from th…
Apr 18, 2026
The NFL Draft is less than a week away, with teams finalizing their boards and identifying top targets. Every front office faces the same question: draft for need or take the best…
Apr 18, 2026
NFL betting is quiet right now, with the Draft still a couple weeks away and a long offseason ahead. That said, it’s never too early to start preparing for futures markets for the…
Apr 12, 2026
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