Ollie Connolly· Feb 12, 2026
Connolly predicts Pat Freiermuth is available and will be the first player out the door if Aaron Rodgers returns, and that Arizona State linebacker Keyshawn Elliott (currently ranked around 380th on consensus boards) will become a late riser in draft rankings once evaluators watch his film.
“So I think we'll see Keyshawnelle you become considered like a late rise of when people just get to the film”
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- Trade and Signing CallsPat FreiermuthFeb 12, 2026
Pat Freiermuth to move
“I think fry Moof is one hundred percent available. I think if Aaron Rodgers comes back, he'll be the first guy to walk out the door.”
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