What happened: NFL film analyst Ben Fennell posted that there are "plenty of 2027 clips out there for the sickos," steering followers toward early scouting footage of the 2027 NFL Draft class. The note accompanied a thread breaking down interior defensive line prospects, including a leaderboard of college pass-rush production.
Why it matters: With the NFL in its 2026 offseason, the scouting community is already turning toward the 2027 class. Early film study like this seeds the prospect narratives and board rankings that build over the coming year.
By the numbers: In the accompanying thread, Lee Hunter led a leaderboard with 53 quarterback pressures among 320-plus-pound interior defenders across the 2024-25 college seasons.
What to watch: Watch for 2027 draft boards and prospect buzz to grow through the 2026 college football season.