Notre Dame football hasn’t had the greatest luck keeping the top in-state player, but the 2025 cycle might be different. Indianapolis Ben Davis cornerback Mark Zackery IV is one of the best prospects in the country, not just in Indiana. Ranking as the No. 133 overall player and 16th cornerback according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings, he has narrowed down …
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Georgia’s Brock Bowers ready to make his case as NFL’s next great tight end?
Greg Auman NFC South Reporter INDIANAPOLIS — Brock Bowers has been here before, with arguably even more on the line. As the Georgia tight end walked into Lucas Oil Stadium, where the NFL Combine’s on-field testing is taking place this week, he couldn’t help but think back to January 2022 and the national championship game against Alabama, when he caught …
Read More »Report: 49ers among six NFL teams looking to push trade deadline back
Report: 49ers among six NFL teams looking to push trade deadline back originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers historically have been one of the more active teams leading up to the annual NFL trade deadline, and have made big moves to set themselves up for deep playoff runs year in and year out. Now San Francisco joins …
Read More »AJ Barner and Erick All: Tight ends on different paths, but both built by U-M coaching
INDIANAPOLIS — Both scheduled for Podium 8, located on the far wall of Hall J on the first floor of the Indiana Convention Center, they went one after the other. Andrew Frank Barner (better known as AJ) and Erick All − the former a tight end who transferred to Michigan, the latter a tight end who transferred from Michigan − …
Read More »2024 NFL Mock Draft: Steelers sign Kirk Cousins and Raiders add Russell Wilson, creating fascinating Round 1
USC • Jr •… Source link : https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2024-nfl-mock-draft-steelers-sign-kirk-cousins-and-raiders-add-russell-wilson-creating-fascinating-round-1/ Author : Chris Trapasso Publish date : 2024-02-29 19:57:56 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »Report sheds light on Patriots’ quarterback plan in NFL Draft, free agency
Report sheds light on Patriots’ quarterback plan in NFL Draft, free agency originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots need to make a change at quarterback following a disastrous 2023 season that saw them sink to the bottom of the AFC standings with a 4-13 record. Neither Mac Jones nor Bailey Zappe represent a good short- or …
Read More »SEC 2024 media days schedule announced: When does Kirby Smart speak?
The 2024 SEC media days has set the schedule the most popular preseason media event in college football. SEC media days will be held from July 15-18 at the Omni hotel in downtown Dallas, Texas. The SEC, which has won four of the last five national championships in football, will have 16 teams beginning in July 2024. Divisions will no …
Read More »Which QB might Patriots take at No. 3? They might have to take what they get
Henry McKenna AFC East Reporter The New England Patriots are in the hole. You know, like in baseball. But also, they might be in a hole when it comes to team-building, too. They’re third in the draft — and so they’ll spend the next few months trying to figure out what will happen first and second. It’s a foregone conclusion …
Read More »2024 NFL Combine: Draft prospect says he doesn’t ‘believe in space’ and ‘other planets’
USATSI If a career in the NFL doesn’t plan out, Tyler Owens probably won’t be pursuing a career in space exploration. The Texas Tech defensive back said during the NFL Combine that he doesn’t believe in space and “other planets.” As far as the earth being flat, Owens doesn’t necessarily agree, but he isn’t ruling that conspiracy theory out, either. …
Read More »2024 USF football schedule announced, with Alabama, Miami games
USF football’s 2024 schedule includes at least a pair of Friday matchups and a conference opener at one of the AAC’s top teams. The Bulls start league play Sept. 28 at Tulane, which won the AAC in 2022 and played for its title last season. USF faces another one of the conference’s top brands, Memphis, on Oct. 11. That’s a …
Read More »Leafs’ Sheldon Keefe, Sabres’ Don Granato fined $25K by NHL
Feb 29, 2024, 01:50 PM ET Toronto Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe and Buffalo Sabres coach Don Granato were each fined $25,000 by the NHL on Thursday for “unprofessional conduct directed at the officials.” Both incidents occurred during their teams’ respective games Tuesday night. Keefe argued with referee Garrett Rank and received a game misconduct with 2:14 remaining in the …
Read More »This offensive position is Patriots’ No. 1 free agent priority, per report
This offensive position is Patriots’ No. 1 free agent priority, per report originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots have money to spend in NFL free agency next month, and the team’s plan of attack is beginning to emerge. The Athletic’s Jeff Howe and Chad Graff reported Thursday that the Patriots’ “top priorities in free agency, according …
Read More »Which freshmen and transfers will step up for the Hurricanes this spring?
Hurricanes spring football begins on Monday, and the excitement is building. Even though Miami’s season ended on a sour note with a loss to Rutgers in the Pinstripe Bowl, there are many reasons to be optimistic about the Hurricanes’ chances in 2024. Key returnees and major additions have Miami looking like a challenger in the new-look ACC this year, and …
Read More »DE Chop Robinson, WR Roman Wilson lead prospects to watch in combine drills
Arguably the most important stage in the NFL Draft process is here. After a few days of chit-chat at the combine, prospects will finally start competing in drills on Thursday. Defensive players take center stage on the first two days of workouts in Indianapolis while offensive players will get their turn on Saturday and Sunday. In an appearance on the …
Read More »These three teams drew huge complaints in latest NFLPA survey, plus why QBs don’t throw at combine
Welcome to the Leap Day edition of the Pick Six newsletter and happy Feb. 29! It’s my favorite day of the year and I’m starting to think I need a new favorite day, because this day only happens once every four years. As soon as I’m done writing the newsletter, I’m going to go throw myself a Leap Day party, …
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