Monthly Archives: March 2024

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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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Michigan football makes the top group for 4-star Michigan State legacy

Looking to sway a Michigan State legacy whose father is the color analyst on the Spartans radio broadcasts to come to Ann Arbor is a tough sell, but the Wolverines are working diligently to at least stay in the game. Though 2025 Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy four-star offensive guard Kaden Strayhorn certainly grew up with an affinity for the green …

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