J.J. McCarthy took the field on Saturday afternoon at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis in his latest quest to improve his draft stock before April. The former Michigan quarterback, who led the Wolverines to their first national title in decades earlier this year, didn’t participate in the broad or vertical jumps or the 40-yard dash due to what he called …
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10 running backs for the Ravens to watch at the 2024 NFL combine
Running back depth is a massive priority for the Ravens, and that’ll be the position to watch on Saturday at the NFL Scouting Combine. Eric DeCosta is looking to retool the roster following Baltimore’s heartbreaking AFC Championship loss to Kansas City. Baltimore has three free-agent running backs, and Keaton Mitchell rehabbing a torn ACL. With Day 3 of on-field workouts …
Read More »Here’s what Commanders GM Adam Peters said when asked about trading up with Bears in NFL draft
Here’s what Commanders GM Adam Peters said when asked about trading up with Bears in NFL draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago While reports are leaning towards the Bears keeping the No. 1 pick and drafting Caleb Williams in the 2024 NFL draft, that’s yet to be officially decided. As general manager Ryan Poles should do, he’s weighing all …
Read More »Alabama football, Kalen DeBoer flips four-star 2025 DL Antonio Coleman from Auburn
Four-star class of 2025 defensive lineman Antonio Coleman has flipped from Auburn to Alabama football, per On3. Coleman, who had originally committed to Alabama in September 2023, flips back to the Crimson Tide after flipping to Auburn in December. BREAKING: Four-Star DL Antonio Coleman tells me he has Flipped from Auburn to Alabama! The 6’2 280 DL from Saraland, AL …
Read More »2024 NFL Combine: 49ers’ Christian McCaffrey just barely beaten out by little brother in 40-yard dash
Getty Images Luke McCaffrey likely wasn’t as well known as brother Christian McCaffrey heading into the NFL Scouting Combine. That certainly changed after Luke ran the 40-yard dash. The younger McCaffrey brother, and son of three-time 1,000-yard wide receiver Ed McCaffrey, clocked an official 4.47-second 40-yard dash at the combine. That was a hundredth of a second faster than older …
Read More »Blake Fisher heads to NFL Draft after whirlwind career at Notre Dame football
INDIANAPOLIS — Blake Fisher smiled Saturday morning at the mention of Notre Dame football’s “tackle-over” alignment that knocked N.C. State for a loop early last season. With left tackle Joe Alt moving over to join Fisher on the right side, Audric Estime rumbled for an 80-yard touchdown shortly after a lightning delay. “That was a game-plan specific play,” Fisher said. …
Read More »2024 NFL Combine results, highlights, top performances: Most athletic TE ever? Plus a blazing fast 40 time
This week, more than 300 prospects are in Indianapolis for the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Each of these players are looking to improve their draft stock while possibly finding their future NFL team in the process. On Thursday, we compiled the top results from the defensive linemen, edge rushers, and linebackers who took part in on-field drills. On Friday, we …
Read More »Tennessee QB Joe Milton launches 70-yard pass at Combine
Whether Joe Milton has the complete skill set to be an NFL quarterback remains to be seen. But there are no questions about his arm strength. Milton showed off an incredible arm at the Scouting Combine today. On his best pass of the day, Milton dropped back to the 10-yard line, gave Mississippi State wide receiver Lideatrick Griffin some time …
Read More »Missouri RB Cody Schrader injures hamstring running the 40-yard dash
Even though none of the workouts at the Scouting Combine come close to the intensity of football, injuries can still happen. On Saturday, Missouri running back Cody Schrader found that out. Via ESPN.com, Schrader injured a hamstring while running the 40-yard dash. He covered the distance in 4.61 seconds during his initial attempt. The injury happened on the second try. …
Read More »Bears trying to move on from Justin Fields, draft Caleb Williams: reports
Bears trying to move on from Justin Fields, draft Caleb Williams: reports originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported her findings from her time spent at the NFL combine, and offered confirmation of what everyone believes the Bears will do this offseason. “Multiple league sources I spoke to believe the Bears are trying to move on …
Read More »Clemson makes 5-star OL David Sanders Top 6
Dabo Swinney and the Tigers may have lost an offensive line commitment in the 2025 class recently, but they’re hoping to make up for it with a 5-star target in the class who recently listed Clemson among his Top 6. Providence Day School’s (N.C) David Sanders took to X (formerly known as Twitter) Saturday to announce his top 6, with …
Read More »24 in ’24: Cincinnati Bearcats to know as spring football starts Monday
As the University of Cincinnati’s new athletic performance center/practice facility continues to rise from the earth Scott Satterfield’s second Bearcat football team begins spring work Monday, March 4. In addition to those returning from last year’s 3-9 squad, the Bearcat recruiting department and coaches brought in 17 new transfer players to go along with 10 early enrollees from high school. …
Read More »2024 NFL Scouting Combine top viral moments: Coach doubts Tom Brady’s new 40 time
The 2024 NFL Scouting combine is here, and not only does it mean that the next generation of NFL stars are showing off their skills in on-field drills, they are also getting to meet the vast NFL media for the first time. That has led to some very notable quotes and interactions out of Indianapolis over the last few days, …
Read More »2024 NFL Combine results, measurements, 40-yard dash: RB winners, losers as Trey Benson, Jaylen Wright shine
Day 3 of NFL Scouting Combine workouts is the most hectic of the weekend, as the quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers all take the field for on-field drills. The running backs are the first ones to go, leading off an exciting day for scouts and coaches. Jonathan Brooks, Trey Benson, and Blake Corum are three of the well-known backs in …
Read More »Darren Waller still debating between a return to Giants or retirement: ‘I have not made a decision either way’
Darren Waller said he is still considering his future in football. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) A day after the New York Giants felt as if Darren Waller would be returning for the 2024 season, the veteran tight end said he’s “still undecided” about his future. “I have not made a decision either way,’’ Waller told the New York Post. …
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