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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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Raiders 7-Round Mock Draft: Fernando Mendoza Picked First, Vegas Builds WR Depth in Later Rounds

With the 2026 NFL Draft under a month away, we're doing a full seven-round mock draft for all 32 NFL teams,starting with the Raiders.

March Madness Rankings: Arizona Takes the Top Spot, But Houston and Michigan are Closing In Ahead of Sweet 16

Only 16 teams remain in the hunt for the National Championship. Here are my rankings for all of them prior to the Sweet 16.

NFL Post-Free Agency Power Rankings: Rams Climb to the Top as Seahawks Fall

With free agency pretty much wrapped up, I power ranked all 32 NFL teams and compared them to how they finished the 2025 season.

NFL Pro Day Key Takeaways: Oscar Delp Rises, Spencer Fano Silences Concerns, Week 3 Preview

EssentiallySports NFL Draft Expert Tony Pauline breaks down the biggest storylines from the past week's pro days.

Luke Hubbard’s 2026 NFL Mock Draft 3.0: Rueben Bain Slides While Mansoor Delane Goes Top 10

With the NFL Combine, free agency and most pro days behind us, here's my latest 2026 NFL mock draft.

Sources: Patriots Looking to Call Eagles’ Bluff on AJ Brown as Howie Roseman Holds Firm Until Draft

The Philadelphia Eagles may not seem to want to trade A.J. Brown, but that may not be true. They're just waiting for the right offer.

Garrett Nussmeier Reveals Details on Abdomen Injury and How it Effected His Play in 2025

Garrett Nussmeier suffered an abdomen injury before the start of the season that really hampered his play. Here's what he said about it.

LSU Pro Day Recap: Mansoor Delane, Garrett Nussmeier & Harold Perkins Showout

Mansoor Delane, Garrett Nussmeier, and Harold Perkins put on a show at LSU's Pro Day on Monday.

Ranking NFL Big Threes: Which Team Has the Best QB-RB-WR Trio?

Without a top QB, WR and RB, you're not going to win in today's NFL, so I went through and ranked the 10 best NFL big threes.

Consensus 1st-Round NFL Mock Draft: Titans Land Jeremiyah Love, Jets Prioritize DE Over QB

Here's who the top mock drafters are predicting each team will select in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft. Find out on Essentially Sports.

Beach Football League Starts 2026 Season Strong With Milestone in Santa Monica

The 2026 Beach Football League got their season started in Santa Monica earlier this month. Here's how the opening game went down.

Jaylen Waddle Trade Winners and Losers: Grading Dolphins-Broncos Deal and Its Draft Impact

Grading the Jaylen Waddle trade and seeing how it will effect the 2026 NFL Draft.
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