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Luke Hubbard is a NFL Analyst at EssentiallySports, recognized for his comprehensive coverage across the NCAA and NFL landscapes. An LSU graduate, Luke brings deep reporting experience as a writer for On SI, where he covers the Tennessee Titans, Michigan Wolverines, Baylor Bears, and Virginia Tech Hokies. Previously, he served as a contributing writer for Canal Street Chronicles at SB Nation, focusing on the New Orleans Saints since 2023. Luke has also provided in-depth LSU athletics reporting for Rivals and Athlon Sports, spanning football, basketball, baseball, and gymnastics. Luke’s journey in sports journalism began as a student intern in the LSU Athletic Communications Department, where he covered diverse sports including women’s volleyball. His bylines appear in major outlets such as Athlon Sports, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated, earning him recognition for insightful analysis and versatile game coverage. In addition to his print and digital work, Luke has contributed content to publications like Death Valley Insider, BVM Sports, and Yardbarker. Luke loves sports and the stories behind them. From NFL clashes and college rivalries to the roar of Formula 1, he chases the action with both a reporter’s tenacity and a storyteller’s heart. Based in Louisiana, he brings hometown insight with a wider perspective, giving fans sharp analysis, inside scoops, and just enough personality to keep it fun.

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Fixing the Rams: What a Perfect Offseason Looks Like For Los Angeles

If the Rams want to make it back to the Super Bowl next year, here's what they need to do this offseason.

Ranking 6 Best Landing Spots for Kirk Cousins After Falcons GM Confirms Release Date

Following his confirmed release from the Falcons, where will Kirk Cousins land? We rank the best fits for the QB, from the Vikings to the Raiders.

10 Worst No. 1 Overall Picks of the 21st Century: Kyler Murray, JaMarcus Russell & More

See why stars like Kyler Murray and Bryce Young joined the ranks of the 10 worst first-overall picks of the 21st century.

Rueben Bain & Jordyn Tyson Lead 10 Players With the Most to Prove at the NFL Combine

These 10 players need to prove to NFL scouts they're worthy of their early round grade at the NFL Combine 2026.

The Worst Contract on Every NFL Team: Kyler Murray, Kirk Cousins Among Biggest Regrets

Every team has made a bad signing before, so with free agency coming up, I went through every team and identified their worst contract.

10 Most Underrated NFL Free Agents: Why Kenneth Walker, Kyle Pitts & More Are Being Overlooked

Uncover the 10 most deeply undervalued 2026 NFL free agents. We analyze overlooked stars poised to dominate the open market class.

Fixing the 49ers: What a Perfect Offseason Looks Like For San Francisco

Here's how the San Francisco 49ers can make it to the Super Bowl in 2026 by fixing the offensive line and reloading elite talent.

Fixing the Cardinals: What a Perfect Offseason Looks Like For Arizona

Here's what the Arizona Cardinals must do this offseason to succeed in year one under Mike LaFleur, the ultimate roster blueprint.

Who’s the Most Complete Quarterback in the NFL?

I graded each quarterback by five different categories to identify who the most complete quarterback in the NFL is.

The Biggest What Ifs in NFL History: Josh Gordon, Todd Gurley & More

These 10 players could've gone down in NFL history as some of the best to play the game. Instead, their careers were derailed.

2026 Pre-Combine NFL Mock Draft: Raiders Land Fernando Mendoza as Jets Snag David Bailey

Fernando Mendoza is a lock to go first overall, but nobody knows what'll happen after that. Here's my guess before we get to the NFL Combine.

10 Worst NFL Free Agent Contracts of the 21st Century: Kirk Cousins, Nick Foles & More

There have been some bad free agent contracts handed out in NFL over the years, but these 10 were the worst of them all.
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