When is 2024 NFL draft? Details on dates, times and timeline originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears’ evaluation of Caleb Williams is done. They’ve seen all the tape, met him at the Combine, visited him in Los Angeles and hosted him at Halas Hall. Everything points to the team selecting him with the No. 1 overall pick in …

Alabama football has a new coach and it will also have a new A-Day format. Kalen DeBoer, who took over for Nick Saban, will coach his first spring game in Tuscaloosa on Saturday (3 p.m. CT, ESPN) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. DeBoer said he views the game as the team’s 15th spring practice. “We’ll see a lot of great scrimmaging out …

They won’t be drafted by the Lions, but Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye are all heading to Detroit. The NFL announced today that Williams, Daniels and Maye are among the 13 players who have confirmed they will be in attendance at the 2024 NFL draft, two weeks from tonight. Williams, Daniels and Maye are widely expected to be …

Alabama football center Parker Brailsford is not expected to play in the A-Day spring game on Saturday. “Right now, I wouldn’t plan on him with just the limited practice he’s had throughout the spring,” coach Kalen DeBoer said. “He didn’t practice (Thursday).” DeBoer was asked for the latest on Brailsford, who has been dealing with “non-football related things,” DeBoer said …

Why Kiper Jr. mocked CB Phillips to 49ers at pick No. 63 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area ESPN senior analyst Mel Kiper believes the 49ers will use the No. 63 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on defense after they bolster the offensive line in the first round. Kiper shared Thursday his belief that Kentucky cornerback Andru Phillips will be available …

USATSI SMU has suspended cornerback Teddy Knox, the school announced Wednesday. The decision came after the Dallas Police Department issued an arrest warrant for Knox for his alleged involvement in a multi-car crash that occurred in Dallas on March 30. DPD has also issued a warrant for Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice for his alleged involvement in the incident.  “SMU …

The NFL loosened its restrictions on helmet design to allow for more flexibility in 2022, paving the way for many teams to bring back popular throwback uniform kits. Now, it is taking a step further, allowing for creative freedom in a limited capacity next season, per multiple reports. The NFL reportedly sent a memo to teams Wednesday stating that teams …

The 2024 NFL Draft is swiftly approaching. (Photo by Joseph Weiser/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) 13 prospects are set to attend the 2024 NFL Draft on April 25, the league announced Thursday. Quarterbacks will be well represented at the event, as Caleb Williams of USC, LSU’s Jayden Daniels, and North Carolina product Drake Maye are all set to show up. …

The University of West Florida football stadium is getting an upgrade. Pen Air Field, which officially started hosting games in the fall of 2022 – minus one game in 2021 – will be transformed into Darrell Gooden Stadium with a brand new look. The new stadium is part of UWF’s $90 million “Here for Good capital campaign,” which entered its …

Free agent linebacker Troy Reeder is returning to the Rams, the team announced Thursday. He has spent four of his five NFL seasons with the Rams, including in 2023 when he totaled 23 tackles in 17 games, with six starts. Reeder spent the 2022 season with the Chargers. He has appeared in 83 regular-season games with 31 starts. Reeder has …

Although Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer believes the Crimson Tide secondary is one area where he’ll look to add some help from the NCAA’s spring transfer portal, he’s been impressed with what he’s seen among UA’s younger defensive backs. The Crimson Tide will hold the annual A-Day scrimmage on Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium (3 p.m. CT, ESPN), using an offense …

Two weeks out from first night of the 2024 NFL Draft, the league confirmed several prospects projected to be among the first handful of picks will be attending the ceremonies live in Detroit on April 25. The NFL announced the list of in-person draft attendees Thursday, headlined by top quarterback prospects Caleb Williams, Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels, who are …

Why Kiper Jr. mocked O-lineman to 49ers at pick No. 31 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Many NFL draft pundits have the 49ers using this year’s No. 31 overall pick on a offensive lineman, but the choice often varies. ESPN senior analyst Mel Kiper’s latest mock draft shows San Francisco selecting Washington offensive tackle Roger Rosengarten, and the longtime draft expert …

On Monday, less than 48 hours after Alabama football holds its annual A-Day spring scrimmage, the NCAA’s spring transfer portal will open for 30 days. It allows players to enter their names for a potential transfer, with the right to withdraw their name if they later opt to remain where they are. And Alabama will be active. Crimson Tide coach …

Brady ‘not opposed’ to joining playoff-bound team like 49ers if they call originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After already coming out of retirement once, Tom Brady announced last year he was done playing football “for good.” Now, at age 46, he’s apparently reconsidering that statement. Brady teased a potential NFL return during his appearance on “DeepCuts with VicBlends.” While doing …