Author: Mikesportz
Among the record 18 Michigan football players at the NFL Scouting Combine was receiver Cornelius Johnson. After impressing at the Shrine Bowl earlier this offseason, Johnson again raised eyebrows with elite testing numbers in Indianapolis. Below, we look at Johnson’s performance in Indianapolis, his scouting profile and if he’ll hear his named called at the 2024 NFL Draft. Cornelius Johnson’s measurements at the NFL Combine Height: 6-foot-2 6/8 (85th percentile among wide receivers in NFL Combine history, per RAS.Football) Wingspan: 77 2/8 inches Cornelius Johnson’s testing numbers at the NFL Combine Vertical jump: 37.5 inches (85th percentile)…
Michigan football has officially hired Sean Magee from the Chicago Bears to assume the roles of U-M’s general manager and senior associate athletic director, The Michigan Insider has learned. 247Sports first reported the Wolverines’ intention to hire Magee last month. Magee had worked as Chief of Staff for the Bears since 2022. He previously worked at Michigan under Jim Harbaugh as Associate Athletic Director for Football. During his five years at Michigan, Magee “provided oversight and direction for the football program in all off-field areas including the leadership and management of the football operations, player personnel and player…
The Pittsburgh Steelers have publicly declared their interest in bringing back quarterback Mason Rudolph. A soon-to-be free agent, Rudolph is likely to hit the open market and could see what other teams will offer him. And former NFL general manager Randy Mueller believes that Rudolph is one of the better quarterbacks on the market. In his new rankings with the Athletic, Mueller has Rudolph as the sixth-best quarterback in free agency ahead of guys like Joe Flacco, Jacoby Brissett, Gardner Minshew, and Jameis Winston. Rudolph is one spot behind Ryan Tannehill, while Kirk Cousins, Tyrod Taylor, Baker Mayfield, and…
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has a knack for getting more out of his players than the sum of their individual talents would suggest. Earlier this week on PFT Live, we asked linebacker T.J. Watt to explain how Tomlin pulls it off. “I think it’s a holding everybody accountable-type thing as far as in the film room,” Watt said. “When we come into the team meeting room, you don’t know what’s he’s gonna show you. Everybody kind of has a little nervous feel. We’re all looking around each other like, ‘What play?’ When that play pops up, you immediately know…
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The Las Vegas Raiders are leaving the NFL Scouting Combine with a better idea of some of the 2024 NFL Draft prospects they may want to select. The Combine is an opportunity for teams to see players test athletically and meet with them to learn about their backgrounds. The Raiders met with several prospects to see who best fits what they are building. One area the Raiders will consider strongly is the offensive line. Las Vegas has a few upcoming free agents on their offensive line, and this draft class is full of talented linemen. Oregon State…
Leaked Audio Captures Cam Whitmore Threatening Devin Booker During Scuffle Tensions flare between Devin Booker and Cam Whitmore during a game, leading to a heated exchange and on-court scuffle. The tension between Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker and Houston Rockets forward Cam Whitmore escalated during a recent game, leading to a heated exchange captured in leaked audio. Booker: “Trash.” Whitmore: “The f**k is wrong with you, n****?” Booker: “I didn’t do nothing.” Whitmore: “I’ll beat the f**k out you… don’t do that s**t. audio, Whitmore can be heard aggressively confronting Booker, threatening physical violence and using…
Saturday afternoon, Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III tested in front of NFL evaluators at the NFL Combine. USC’s Caleb Williams, North Carolina’s Drake Maye, and LSU’s Jayden Daniels opted out of throwing and testing at the combine, meaning that Milton and a few other guys on the fringe got that much more opportunity to showcase themselves. Milton has had some legendary workouts in these settings over the years. He drew rave reviews at the Manning Passing Academy last offseason and was one of the top physical standouts alongside many other top names in college football. On Saturday, he had…
Between Puka Nacua, Cooper Kupp and a host of depth options, the Los Angeles Rams are pretty well off at the receiver position. That said, one should not rule out the possibility of the Rams adding another receiver through free agency or the draft. The team’s brass has shown a desire to be aggressive this offseason, and if they decide the best way to do that is by adding another receiver, then they will most certainly follow through on that. Reportedly, L.A. is even doing its due diligence on one of the top receivers in the draft. According to…
The Dallas Mavericks suffered a disappointing 120-116 loss at home to the Philadelphia 76ers, who are still dealing with the absence of Joel Embiid. Derrick Jones Jr. got brutally honest on the lack of energy that led to the Mavericks being upset at home against the 76ers. “Play harder. It’s a 48-minute game, not a 12-minute game,” Derrick Jones Jr. said, via Landon Thomas of Mavs Fans For Life. “We can’t just play hard in the fourth quarter; we’ve got to play harder all game. I don’t think there is a reason. Just got to give it our all. I…
INDIANAPOLIS — After demonstrating his talent for three years at Michigan, J.J. McCarthy showcased himself to NFL franchises this week at the NFL Combine. McCarthy contributed to three Big Ten Championship-winning teams, including back-to-back titles as the starter in 2022 and 2023. He helped guide U-M to the top of the college football world as a junior, as he quarterbacked Michigan to a 15-0 record, a Rose Bowl win and the College Football Playoff National Championship. Jim Harbaugh has not been shy about his praise for McCarthy, calling him Michigan’s best-ever college QB. But he put up fewer…