The Gadsden area has been known to pump out strong collegiate talent and that tradition looks to continue in the Classes of 2025 and 2026. Last year, one area player signed with a Power 5 program as Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. followed his father footsteps going from Gadsden City to Alabama. Two more area prospects signed to play at the Group …

When six quarterbacks were selected with the first 12 picks of the NFL Draft, it made the league’s decisions on preseason programming pretty easy. The NFL Network announced its 21 preseason games that will be televised live this August, and it’s heavy on rookie quarterbacks. In particular, the league is obviously excited to promote Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, …

When I think of John Henderson, it’s in the context of being among the handful of the best players I witnessed in 34 years of covering University of Tennessee football. Give me Peyton Manning, Heath Shuler, Eric Berry, Carl Pickens and Henderson. (I know, Al Wilson would like a word. Dale Carter, too.) I thought of Big John last week …

Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has been doing 7-on-7 work at the team’s practices for almost a month, but he won’t be taking on anything else before the team wraps up its offseason program this week. Head coach Brian Daboll said on Tuesday that Jones, who is returning from a torn ACL, will not be doing full team drills during this …

You’ve heard of hot takes. You’re probably familiar with cold takes. But, do you know of lukewarm takes? They might be the truest predictions of all. On this edition of “SEC Football Unfiltered,” a podcast from the USA TODAY Network, hosts Blake Toppmeyer and John Adams serve a helping of lukewarm SEC football takes. What constitutes a lukewarm take? It’s …

Tuesday is the first day of Jets mandatory minicamp, but two star players are not in attendance. According to head coach Robert Saleh, both quarterback Aaron Rodgers and edge rusher Haason Reddick have unexcused absences. Both players are subject to the CBA fine schedule, which fines players nearly $17,000 for missing the first day, about $34,000 for missing day two, …

Three-star 2025 cornerback Caleb Chester announced his commitment to Texas on Tuesday. The defensive back out of Fort Bend Marshall is from Missouri City, Texas and chose the Longhorns over LSU, Texas A&M, Arkansas, & TCU. Chester is the 11th commit in the Class of 2025 and the first secondary player to join. The 15th-ranked class as of Tuesday, according …

Left tackle Tristan Wirfs reported to the Buccaneers’ facility for the start of their mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, but another veteran member of the team decided not to join him at the workout. Edge rusher Randy Gregory is not in attendance on Tuesday. Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles told reporters during a press conference that it is an unexcused absence …

The Army football team has earned seven spots on the Preseason All-American Athletic Conference all-star team, as named by Athlon Sports magazine. Safety Max DiDomenico and lineman Brady Small were named to the second team defense and offense, respectively. Third-team choices included linebacker Kalib Fortner on defense and running backs Tyrell Robinson and Kanye Udoh on offense. Fourth-team spots included …

Two of the NFL’s first-year head coaches will prepare for their debut seasons by practicing with each other. The Seahawks and Titans announced that they will hold joint practices ahead of a preseason game in Nashville this summer. The teams will work out together on August 14 and 15 before playing on August 17. It is the 12th time that …

Jun. 12—Two South Coast students were among 14 student-athletes awarded scholarships at the recent Oregon Athletic Coaches Association banquet in Eugene. Charles Shorb of Powers was one of eight students to receive the student/athlete scholarship while Emma Spalding of North Bend received a Coach Dave Johnson Scholarship. In all, the 14 students were awarded $25,000 in scholarships. Bandon High School …

Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton said he would attend the team’s mandatory minicamp, and he has kept his word. Sutton showed up for work today, according to James Palmer. Although he wants a new contract and has skipped all of the Broncos’ voluntary offseason work, he said he still loves playing for the Broncos and is hoping to get a …

Wisconsin football flipped Minnesota class of 2025 defensive line commit Torin Pettaway on Tuesday. Pettaway had originally committed to the Badgers back in January before flipping to the Gophers in March. His rollercoaster recruitment has now led him back to the Badgers. Related: Wisconsin updated class of 2025 commitments after flipping DT Torin Pettaway The in-state defensive lineman is 247Sports’ No. …

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz and NFL writer Frank Schwab break down what Aaron Rodgers’ two unexcused absences from mini camp could mean for the Jets moving forward this season. Hear the full conversation on the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Speaking of things, uh that we’re not …

The countdown to the beginning of Nebraska’s 2024 season is down to 81 days, bringing Huskers tight end Ismael Smith Flores into the player spotlight. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound tight end out of Crowley, Texas is entering his second season with the program after redshirting in his true freshman season last year, not appearing in any games. As a prospect, Smith …