Michigan State football has extended a scholarship offer to a big-time prospect attending Spartan Dawg Con this weekend. Four-star safety Kaden Gebhardt of Lewis Center, Ohio announced on Saturday he’s received a scholarship from the Spartans. Gebhardt is one of many 2026 prospects attending this weekend’s Spartan Dawg Con event. Gebhardt is ranked as the No. 17 safety in 247Sports’ …

Tua Tagovailoa has officially signed a record-setting four-year, $212.4 million extension with the Miami Dolphins that keeps him in The Magic City through 2028.  With the 26-year-old’s contract officially inked, all first-round quarterbacks from the 2020 NFL Draft — Tagovailoa, Justin Herbert (Chargers), Jordan Love (Packers) and Jalen Hurts (Eagles) — now have their long-term contracts sealed. Love, who signed …

The 49ers announced they signed receiver Frank Darby to a one-year deal. In a corresponding move, the team waived cornerback Kemon Hall. Darby entered the NFL as a sixth-round pick of the Falcons in 2021, and he played three seasons for Atlanta. He has appeared in 16 games and made two receptions for 29 yards. Darby, 26, spent the majority …

LSU is still focused on closing things out with a 2025 class that could feasibly push to be the best in the nation if it can land a few more of its top targets. But the Tigers are also turning their attention to future classes after hosting quite a few top prospects, including rising juniors and sophomores, at Bayou Splash …

How endorsement from ex-49ers lineman led team to veteran signing originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers added to their depth on the offensive line in the offseason with the signing of a 10-year veteran. Chris Hubbard spent last season with the Tennessee Titans, his third NFL team. He started all nine games in which …

AUBURN — Auburn football has significantly strengthened its haul in the Class of 2026 at Big Cat Weekend. After landing a pair of top-100 recruits earlier in the day with four-star edge Hezekiah Harris and four-star linebacker Shadarius Toodle, the Tigers earned a commitment from four-star linebacker JaMichael Garrett on Saturday. His addition gives Auburn five prospects pledged in 2026, …

The NFL wants close games. 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy doesn’t care. As he enters his third NFL season and second full year as a starter, the last pick in the 2022 draft is ready to make things interesting by making things boring. “I want to be dominant,” Purdy told Mike Silver of the San Francisco Chronicle. “Not just win games …

LSU has quite a bit of momentum on the recruiting trail, but it missed out on a player it was seen as something of a longshot to land. Four-star 2026 Gulf Shores, Alabama, linebacker JaMichael Garrett committed to Auburn over LSU on Saturday. AU was considered the heavy favorite to land the top 120 prospect nationally, though LSU did receive …

Eagles training camp observations: DeVonta Smith reminds us he’s still really good originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia It was military day at Eagles training camp on Saturday and the Eagles held their longest practice of the summer so far. On the first day of bright sunshine of camp, the Eagles went 1 hour and 39 minutes before handing over …

Lagonza Hayward, one of the top safeties in the 2025 class, has committed to Tennessee football. Hayward announced his commitment Saturday on Instagram. “I will be taking my talents for the next four years to Tennessee,” he said. Hayward, a four-star prospect, is ranked the No. 10 safety and No. 95 player overall in the 2025 class by the 247Sports …

49ers sign another wide receiver with Aiyuk, Pearsall out of practice originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers on Saturday added another wide receiver to their 90-man roster. Former Atlanta Falcons receiver Frank Darby was signed to add depth at a position with Brandon Aiyuk not participating in practices and rookie Ricky Pearsall on the …

A 2027 quarterback prospect who’s getting a ton of attention on the recruiting trail will visit Michigan State on Saturday for Spartan Dawg Con. Trae Taylor of Mundelein, Ill. will be attending Spartan Dawg Con on Saturday, according to a post he made on X. Spartan Dawg Con is a massive Michigan State football event that brings together current, former …

2025 four-star safety prospect Lagonza Hayward committed to Tennessee on Saturday. The 6-foot-1, 200 pound safety is from Toombs County High School in Lyons, Georgia. Hayward ranks as the No. 94 overall prospect in the class of 2025. He also ranks as the No. 11 safety and No. 12 player in Georgia, according to 247Sports. Tennessee has 19 commitments in its …

AUBURN — Auburn football recruiting is continuing to build in the Class of 2026. Four-star linebacker Shadarius Toodle became the second 2026 prospect to commit to the Tigers at Big Cat Weekend on Saturday, joining four-star edge defender Hezekiah Harris. Toodle is rated by the 247Sports Composite as the No. 67 player and the No. 5 linebacker in 2026. Toodle, …

When it comes to evaluating contracts, money becomes a major factor. Duration is becoming more important, too. Teams prefer longer-term contracts, giving them the benefit of controlling a player’s rights (if they choose to do so) well beyond the guaranteed years of the deal, typically one or two or three seasons. For players with one year left on their contracts, …