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Luke Easterling

Luke Easterling

Joined: Jul 17, 2023

Luke Easterling (he/him) has been covering college football and the NFL for more than two decades, with a particular focus on the nexus of both, the NFL Draft. Writing for some of the largest and most recognizable brands in sports media, Luke's experience and expertise in evaluating potential NFL prospects and evaluating team needs/fits has earned the appreciation of his readers, and the respect of his peers. Luke cut his sports journalism teeth at The Tampa Tribune before spending two years at Bleacher Report as a featured columnist covering the NFL Draft and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Luke then spent nearly seven years at USA TODAY Sports Media Group as editor of Draft Wire and Bucs Wire, building both into authoritative destination sites for their respective audiences. Now at The Arena Group, Luke covers the NFL and college football for Athlon Sports, and runs Sports Illustrated's FanNation site for the NFL Draft. A graduate of the University of South Florida, Luke has been a featured guest on ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, SiriusXM and more.  Based in Tampa, Florida (the true home of the Cuban sandwich), Luke plays the drums, loves 2000s pop-punk, watches way too many British murder mystery shows, and channels the energy of his deep-south Grammy and his full-Italian Nana in the kitchen. Twitter: @lukeeasterling Email: luke.easterling@si.com

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Multiple Teams Trade Up for Top QBs
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2024 NFL Mock Draft: Multiple Teams Trade Up for Top QBs

See which teams made bold moves up the board to land new franchise passers in this updated first-round projection for the 2024 NFL Draft.

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WATCH: Caleb Williams Isn't Afraid to Be a Lead Blocker
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WATCH: Caleb Williams Isn't Afraid to Be a Lead Blocker

The presumed No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL draft isn't above throwing a downfield block for his teammates.

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Caleb Williams to Bears a Lock After Justin Fields Trade
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Caleb Williams to Bears a Lock After Justin Fields Trade

Now that Fields has finally been traded, it's clear the Bears already have their sights set on a new franchise quarterback.

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Bears Trade QB Justin Fields to Steelers for Conditional Draft Pick
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Bears Trade QB Justin Fields to Steelers for Conditional Draft Pick

The Chicago Bears are finally making a trade for their starting quarterback, sending him to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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2024 NFL Mock Draft: Updated 1st-Round Projections After Vikings, Texans Trade
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2024 NFL Mock Draft: Updated 1st-Round Projections After Vikings, Texans Trade

See how the blockbuster deal between Minnesota and Houston could shake up the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

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2024 NFL Draft: Updated 1st-Round Order After Vikings, Texans Trade
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2024 NFL Draft: Updated 1st-Round Order After Vikings, Texans Trade

See how the trade between Minnesota and Houston impacts the first-round order for the 2024 NFL draft.

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Vikings, Texans Agree to Blockbuster NFL Draft Trade
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Vikings, Texans Agree to Blockbuster NFL Draft Trade

The deal lands Minnesota an additional 1st-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft.

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Chargers Trade WR Keenan Allen to Bears for 4th-Round Draft Pick
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Chargers Trade WR Keenan Allen to Bears for 4th-Round Draft Pick

The star wide receiver is heading to Chicago in a cap-saving move for the Chargers.

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Commanders Trade QB Sam Howell to Seahawks, Swap Draft Picks
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Commanders Trade QB Sam Howell to Seahawks, Swap Draft Picks

Washington is sending last year's starting quarterback to Seattle ahead of the 2024 NFL draft.

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Falcons Trade QB Desmond Ridder to Cardinals for WR Rondale Moore
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Falcons Trade QB Desmond Ridder to Cardinals for WR Rondale Moore

Two NFC teams are swapping offensive players as free agency rolls on.

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Ravens Agree to Trade OT Morgan Moses to Jets, Swap Draft Picks
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Ravens Agree to Trade OT Morgan Moses to Jets, Swap Draft Picks

The Jets are adding some much-needed offensive line help from the Ravens.

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Drafting a LB in the 1st Round Isn't Working Out Long-Term
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Drafting a LB in the 1st Round Isn't Working Out Long-Term

NFL teams that spend first-round picks on off-ball linebackers rarely re-sign them.

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