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The interior defensive linemen kicked off the televised coverage of the 2024 NFL Combine, and as anticipated, the prospects projected to be the top of this class put on some very impressive performances. Taking a closer look at the interior defensive linemen that performed well at the 2024 NFL Combine. Of the eight prospects that seem the most likely to be selected in the top 100 picks, two of them didn’t participate—Jer’Zhan Newton (Illinois) and Michael Hall (Ohio State)—one had a tough day, and the other five showed very well. But there was one defensive tackle that stood out with…
Per the Detroit Free Press, the Detroit Lions are planning to talk to Amon-Ra St. Brown’s agency about a contract extension. According to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, the Detroit Lions are meeting with Amon-Ra St. Brown’s agency to talk about a contract extension for the All-Pro receiver. Per Birkett, there is no deal that is imminent, but the Lions have made their intentions of extending St. Brown clear. This comes as little surprise given that St. Brown is entering the final year of his contract. As a fourth-round pick still on his rookie contract, St. Brown has…
NORTHBROOK, Ill. — The American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) announced Tuesday morning that Tennessee redshirt senior tight end Jacob Warren is one of 136 nominees for the 2023 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team was established in 1992 by the College Football Association, recognizing the extra efforts made by college football players and student support staff off the field. AFCA became the governing body of the award in 1997 and continues to honor college football players who go the extra mile for those in need. Allstate worked to present the award starting with the…
Tennessee Volunteers took to social media on Thursday morning to announce some details regarding their appearance at the 2024 SEC Media Days. The event will occur in Dallas, Texas, from June 15-18 this summer. Tennessee takes the podium on June 16, when head coach Josh Heupel will preview what the upcoming season holds for his team ahead of fall camp. Quarterback Joe Milton III, tight end Jacob Warren, and defensive lineman Omari Thomas accompanied Heupel to the last SEC Media Days. Two of those names have moved on from the University of Tennessee, so we will see some new faces…
Many people in the Michigan family have reacted to Roh’s death including current head coach Sherrone Moore. Michigan football alumni have focused on the Roh situation even as the team has boasted a record 18 participants at this year’s NFL Draft combine. The Michigan football program, its players, fans and alumni celebrated a masterful 15-0 season in 2024, but that mood of celebration has given way to tragedy in recent days as Wolverines alumnus Craig Roh’s wife announced he had passed away from colon cancer. Among them is Taylor Lewan, the podcast star and free agent NFL lineman who said…
Denver Broncos: Plan To Meet With J.J. McCarthy and Other Quarterbacks During the NFL Scouting Combine The Denver Broncos will own the 12th overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft and one of the quarterback prospects they are eyeing on is Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy. According to 9News Denver’s Mike Klis, the Broncos are going to be holding formal interviews with quarterbacks McCarthy, Bo Nix (Oregon), Michael Penix Jr. (Washington), Michael Pratt (Tulane), and others at the NFL scouting combine. Head coach Sean Payton is going to want his guy for a while at the quarterback position. The…
Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant is in the midst of a rare cold spell from 3-point range over the last few games. Since the All-Star break, the Suns have gone 1-2, and Durant has shot 5-for-23 (21.7%) from 3-point range in these games, despite shooting 42.3% from deep this season. At one point, Durant was top-3 in the NBA in 3-point shooting percentage, but over his last eight games, Durant has gone a staggering 13-for-50 (26%) from deep. Before this, he was shooting 100-for-217 (46.1%) on the season. Just a mental thing’ Kevin Durant addresses recent shooting struggles…
INDIANAPOLIS — Kris Jenkins’ first memory of professional football came at a young age, in an abnormal situation. It was 2005 and Jenkins, a week away from turning five years old, was brought onto the field in Charlotte, North Carolina, following an NFL game that pitted two members of his family. His father, also named Kris and played 10 seasons in the NFL, was starring for the Carolina Panthers at the time. His uncle, Cullen Jenkins, played for the Green Bay Packers. My biggest memory was stepping down on the field and just looking up in the Panthers’ stadium…
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been heavily linked with Justin Fields and Russell Wilson as they look for solutions for their QB situation. Nonetheless, what if they take a high-ceiling rookie in the 2024 NFL Draft instead and build around him? Michael Penix Jr. is predicted to be picked in the middle of the first round into the second round. With the Steelers selecting 20th overall, they could have a chance to land the Washington Huskies star. Michael Penix Jr. To Pittsburgh Steelers Ezoic Here’s what Dajani wrote about Penix potentially going to the Steelers: “The Steelers…
Home Baseball Football Basketball Hockey World Football Combat Motorsport Sports Betting College Recruiting NBA NBA Draft NCAA Basketball Basketball 0 min read 0 “Seriously, I Don’t Have Much Of A Life” NBA Star Damian Lillard Discusses Move To Milwaukee Bucks, Adapting To New Team Dynamics, And The Emotional Toll Of Leaving Portland 11 hours ago The eight-time NBA All-Star and one of the most incredible shooters currently of the league, Milwaukee Bucks star point guard, Damian Lillard has once again shown great efficiency in the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Bucks defeated the Timberwolves with a concluding score of…