Nick Baumgardner

Nick Baumgardner

Senior Writer, Detroit

Nick Baumgardner is a senior writer/NFL Draft analyst based in Michigan. He co-hosts “One of These Years," a Detroit Lions podcast with Colton Pouncy. He joined The Athletic after stops at the Detroit Free Press, MLive Media Group and other newspapers in Michigan, Indiana and Kentucky.

Nick Baumgardner is a senior writer/NFL Draft analyst based in Michigan. He co-hosts “One of These Years," a Detroit Lions podcast with Colton Pouncy. He joined The Athletic after stops at the Detroit Free Press, MLive Media Group and other newspapers in Michigan, Indiana and Kentucky.

Who are the 2025 NFL Draft's top underclassman prospects? Travis Hunter leads stacked class

Who are the 2025 NFL Draft's top underclassman prospects? Travis Hunter leads stacked class

There is a long and talented list of prospects who will be eligible for the NFL Draft for the first time in 2025. Who's at the top?

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Re-ranking the 2020 NFL Draft class: Who are the top 5 players at each position?

Re-ranking the 2020 NFL Draft class: Who are the top 5 players at each position?

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Scouting the 2025 NFL Draft: How our experts start building their boards

Scouting the 2025 NFL Draft: How our experts start building their boards

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Which quarterbacks in the 2025 NFL Draft class will scouts be tracking?

Which quarterbacks in the 2025 NFL Draft class will scouts be tracking?

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2024 NFL Draft sleepers who could make an instant impact as rookies

2024 NFL Draft sleepers who could make an instant impact as rookies

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Lions coach Dan Campbell to miss rookie minicamp for personal reasons

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Jared Goff has 'earned' contract extension, Lions GM Brad Holmes says

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2024 NFL best UDFA fits: One undrafted prospect to watch on each roster

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Discussing Lions GM Brad Holmes' NFL Draft picks, and the mindset behind the moves

Discussing Lions GM Brad Holmes' NFL Draft picks, and the mindset behind the moves

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Detroit Lions NFL Draft picks 2024: Grades, fits and scouting reports

Detroit Lions NFL Draft picks 2024: Grades, fits and scouting reports

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Detroit breaks all-time NFL Draft attendance record with 700,000 fans

Detroit breaks all-time NFL Draft attendance record with 700,000 fans

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NFL Draft Rounds 2 and 3 grades: Eagles earn A for DeJean, Commanders get mixed reviews

NFL Draft Rounds 2 and 3 grades: Eagles earn A for DeJean, Commanders get mixed reviews

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Dallas Cowboys draft Marshawn Kneeland: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel

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Washington Commanders draft Mike Sainristil: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel

Washington Commanders draft Mike Sainristil: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel

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Raiders draft Jackson Powers-Johnson: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel

Raiders draft Jackson Powers-Johnson: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel

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Philadelphia Eagles draft Cooper DeJean: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel

Philadelphia Eagles draft Cooper DeJean: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel

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Cardinals draft Darius Robinson: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel

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Dallas Cowboys draft Tyler Guyton: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel

Dallas Cowboys draft Tyler Guyton: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel

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Buccaneers draft Graham Barton: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel

Buccaneers draft Graham Barton: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel

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NFL Draft 2024 Round 1 grades: Falcons, Broncos get C's for Penix, Nix; Bears earn two A's

NFL Draft 2024 Round 1 grades: Falcons, Broncos get C's for Penix, Nix; Bears earn two A's

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Packers draft Jordan Morgan: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel

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Philadelphia Eagles draft Quinyon Mitchell: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel

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Dolphins draft Chop Robinson: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel

Dolphins draft Chop Robinson: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel

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