The Florida High School Athletic Association may end a long-standing rule of not allowing players who transfer to participate in spring football games. The FHSAA Board of Directors is set to vote Monday on a proposal that would remove a policy that states that spring football practice is a continuation of the fall season. “Spring football practice is not close …
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Davante Adams says he’s committed to Raiders despite two rocky seasons
Davante Adams is clear about why he’s still a member of the Las Vegas Raiders. “If I wanted to be gone, I’d be gone by now,” Adams said. “This is where I want to be.” The star wideout’s sentiments, which he expressed at his football camp, according to The Athletic, have certainly changed since last season, when he was adamant …
Read More »Jets OT Austin Deculus signs tender
Jets offensive lineman Austin Deculus signed his tender Monday, according to the NFL’s transactions report. Deculus was an exclusive rights free agent. The Jets claimed Deculus off waivers on Nov. 13 after the Texans cut him, but he did not play any snaps for the team last season. Houston made him a sixth-round pick in 2022, and he played 39 …
Read More »Class of 2025 UNC football commit named MVP at weekend football camp
We’re less than a week out from UNC’s annual Spring Football game, so you can imagine the anticipation is building. Fans who can make the trip will get a firsthand look at the 2024 roster, with the quarterback battle between Conner Harrell and Max Johnson expected to be amongst the most followed. New transfers will get their first taste at …
Read More »If Rams want Ernest Jones IV as leader on defense, why no contract extension?
With Aaron Donald gone, the Rams are counting on Ernest Jones IV (53) to lead a young defense that includes Michael Hecht (left) and Kobe Turner. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) The Rams convened Monday for the first day of voluntary offseason workouts and, as has been the case for most of the last few years, Aaron Donald was …
Read More »Spring game takeaways, Transfer Portal QBs, and Mark Pope’s Kentucky introduction
Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer This embedded content is not available in your region. Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to the top headlines arising from spring games across college football. They dive in on the QB battle happening at Ohio State, the focus on the dynamic between Nick Saban and …
Read More »Maxx Crosby: I’m feeling better than I ever have
Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby wasn’t healthy for most of 2023, but he started all 17 games and played 95 percent of the team’s defensive snaps. After offseason surgeries on his hand and knee, Crosby reports he is back to 100 percent. “Recovery and rehab has been incredible,” Crosby told reporters Monday. “I just did my conditioning tests last week …
Read More »How to watch Notre Dame football’s spring game draft
It has become a new tradition under Notre Dame football head coach Marcus Freeman to live stream the Blue and Gold game draft. The Irish are in their final week of preparations for the spring game, and once again the draft will be broadcast for everyone to see. The commissioner, Freeman, will oversee the selections this Thursday at 9:15 am …
Read More »J.J. McCarthy completes pre-draft visits with a trip to Washington
Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy will leave New England for Washington tonight. His final pre-draft visit will come Tuesday and Wednesday, when he is scheduled to meet with the Commanders, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. McCarthy will have visited the Commanders, Patriots and Giants, while also conducting private workouts for the Vikings, Broncos and Giants. The Commanders select second and the …
Read More »Texas redshirt freshman EDGE Billy Walton to enter NCAA transfer portal
Several Texas players will likely enter the NCAA transfer portal this week. Many players across the country have a feel for where they stand on the depth chart after the majority of spring practices have taken place. Some young players will look elsewhere with hopes of more playing time. Offensive lineman Payton Kirkland and linebacker S’Maje Burrell announced their intentions …
Read More »Inside the Devonta Smith deal
The Eagles got ahead of the potential explosion in the receiver market by signing DeVonta Smith to an extension. A first-round pick in 2021, Smith gets his second contract before the likes of 2020 first-rounders Justin Jefferson, CeeDee Lamb, and Brandon Aiyuk, and 2021 first-rounder Ja’Marr Chase. Here’s a look at the details of the Smith deal, along with some …
Read More »What Joel Klatt thought of Ohio State football at 2024 OSU spring game
Fox Sports college football analyst Joel Klatt got an up close and personal look at the Ohio State football team Saturday. During Fox’s broadcast of the Ohio State spring game, Klatt roamed the sideline with coach Ryan Day and saw a preview of what the Buckeyes could do after adding players such as Jeremiah Smith, Caleb Downs and Quinshon Judkins, …
Read More »Patriots visit with Michael Penix Jr.
The Patriots continue to due their quarterback due diligence. NFL Media reports that Michael Penix Jr. will dine with team officials on Monday night, in advance of a formal visit on Tuesday. Penix follows J.J. McCarthy, who visited with the Patriots on Monday. Previously, quarterbacks Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye visited New England. The Patriots last took a quarterback in …
Read More »Report: Wisconsin football projected starting defensive lineman to enter transfer portal
Wisconsin football projected starting defensive lineman T.J. Bollers is entering the transfer portal when the spring window opens on April 16, according to 247Sports’ Allen Trieu. Bollers was slated to play a major role for the Badgers along the defensive line after moving from outside linebacker after the 2023 season. The team is shallow at the position at this stage …
Read More »T.J. Hockenson is recovering from an ACL repair and hoping the NFL outlaws the low hit that hurt him
For as smooth as the rehabilitation process has been for T.J. Hockenson since he tore the ACL in his right knee, the Minnesota Vikings tight end is not even halfway done with it. Hockenson’s seventh year in the NFL will undoubtedly be his most difficult, with no promise he’ll be ready in time to play in the season opener, and …
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