Rob Paul

Joined: Dec 2, 2022

Rob Paul is a contributor to With the First Pick. A draft obsessed football fan, Rob can usually be found grinding the All-22 of NFL Draft prospects or analyzing the play of NFL rookies.

South Dakota State's Mark Gronowski runs with the ball alongside Mason McCormick during the FCS semifinals against Delaware on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Dana J. Dykhouse stadium in Brookings.Sdsu Semifinals 020

2024 NFL Draft: 10 FCS prospects to know for next April

Bills rookie linebacker Dorian Williams runs drills with the special teams unit.

2023 NFL Season: Day 2 rookies on defense poised to start

May 12, 2023; Flowery Branch, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons guard Matthew Bergeron (65) shown on the field during rookie camp at IBM Performance Field. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

2023 NFL Season: Day 2 rookies on offense poised to start

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers passes the ball to quarterbacks coach Josh McCown of the Carolina Panthers during practice at Bank of America Stadium on May 13, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

The best rookie matchup each week of the NFL season

TEMPE, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 24: Cornerback Clark Phillips III #1 of the Utah Utes reacts after an interception ahead of wide receiver Charles Hall IV #0 of the Arizona State Sun Devils during the first half of the NCAAF game at Sun Devil Stadium on September 24, 2022 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Day 3 NFL rookies on defense who could make an impact

Nov 25, 2022; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns running back Roschon Johnson (2) runs for yards during the first half against the Baylor Bears at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports

Day 3 NFL rookies on offense who could make an impact

Apr 27, 2023; Kansas City, MO, USA; Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Houston Texans third overall in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft at Union Station. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Best bets for NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year

Apr 27, 2023; Kansas City, MO, USA; Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson on stage after being selected by the Indianapolis Colts fourth overall in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft at Union Station. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Best bets for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year

SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 19: Michael Mayer #87 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs for a first down in the first half against Jaiden Woodbey #9 of the Boston College Eagles at Notre Dame Stadium on November 19, 2022 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

2023 NFL Draft: Brian Branch leads 10 best available prospects on Day 2

Dec 31, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) runs away from the pocket to throw a touchdown pass to Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18), not in photo, against Georgia Bulldogs during the first quarter of the Peach Bowl in the College Football Playoff semifinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.Osu22uga Kwr 16

7-round NFL mock draft: Quarterbacks could mean chaos

MADISON, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 05: Keeanu Benton #95 of the Wisconsin Badgers sacks Taulia Tagovailoa #3 of the Maryland Terrapins in the first quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium on November 05, 2022 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Steelers 7-round Mock Draft: Khan and Weidl’s first go at it

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 30: Tyler Van Dyke #9 of the Miami Hurricanes is sacked by Calijah Kancey #8 of the Pittsburgh Panthers in the first quarter during the game at Heinz Field on October 30, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)

Six size outliers in the 2023 NFL Draft and the conundrum they cause

Nov 5, 2022; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Maryland Terrapins defensive back Deonte Banks (3) reacts following a play during the third quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

2023 NFL Draft: Most athletic defensive prospects at the combine

Oct 30, 2021; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers wide receiver Bryce Ford-Wheaton (0) catches a pass for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Iowa State Cyclones at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports

2023 NFL Draft: Most athletic offensive prospects at the combine

Cincinnati Bearcats wide receiver Tyler Scott (21) completes a catch as Navy Midshipmen cornerback Mbiti Williams Jr. (7) defends in the first quarter during a college football game, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati.Ncaaf Navy Midshipmen At Cincinnati Bearcats Nov 6 0143

10 prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft to watch at the NFL Scouting Combine

Anthony Richardson (Photo by Carly Mackler/Getty Images)

2023 NFL Draft: Post Super Bowl mock draft before April