Since coming over from CBS Sports in 2018, Dane Brugler has been a staple of all things NFL Draft-related for The Athletic. And on Wednesday, it was reported by Ryan Glasspiegel of The New York Post that Brugler, a senior NFL Draft analyst at the company, will be staying there for the foreseeable future. Brugler later confirmed that himself.
Brugler has largely become the figurehead of NFL Draft analysis for The Athletic since joining the company. He’s perhaps most known for his annual NFL Draft Guide, which he has fittingly nicknamed “The Beast.” That massive guide includes his rankings for each position and a detailed list of strengths and weaknesses for the majority of prospects.
When it comes to pure analysis and talent evaluation, Brugler has proven to be one of the best in the business. And it seems like The Athletic is more than happy to keep him around.
On Wednesday, Glasspiegel reported that Brugler has agreed to a deal that will keep him at The Athletic in the summer of 2028.
News: The Athletic has re-signed NFL Draft analyst Dane Brugler to a longterm deal that runs into summer 2028. pic.twitter.com/nANr66GYNB
— Ryan Glasspiegel (@sportsrapport) October 2, 2024
Less than an hour after this report from Glasspiegel, Brugler confirmed the news in a response on X.
Career update:
Let’s go! https://t.co/t2TbeoDCob
— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) October 2, 2024
The NFL Draft and the analysis around the event have only continued to grow in recent years. This makes someone like Brugler, who is working on draft-related content nearly year-round, incredibly valuable.
In light of this news, many of Brugler’s peers who work in the NFL Draft community took to social media to congratulate him.
“We love to hear it,” wrote Trevor Sikkema, the Lead NFL Draft Analyst for Pro Football Focus.
We love to hear it. Congrats, Dane!
— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) October 2, 2024
“Congrats, Dane!,” wrote CBS Sports NFL Draft analyst Mike Renner.
Congrats, Dane! 🐐
— Mike Renner (@mikerenner_) October 2, 2024
