Is it too early to look at next year’s draft class in the 2021 NFL draft? Mel Kiper Jr. believes it is never too early. With 12 quarterbacks drafted this year, it makes it hard to predict which teams will need a quarterback for next year. But as we saw in …
Read More »Titus O’Neil Overcomes Adversity; Becomes Success, Delivers UF Virtual Commencement Speech
Titus O’Neil, a former football player and current WWE wrestler, was scheduled to be the commencement speaker at UF this semester. However, he was still able to show support for the 2020 graduates virtually. O’Neil explains that he was excited to present his speech in the same stadium he used to play in, …
Read More »NFL Plans to Release 2020 Schedule Without Major Changes
NFL Schedule Release The NFL is not altering its plans for the fall, despite the Covid 19 pandemic. The league will release its 2020 schedule later this week without any major changes, per ESPN senior NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler. Team schedules are expected to be released by May 9th. According …
Read More »Jameis Winston Signs with the New Orleans Saints in Pursuit of Returning as a Starting NFL Quarterback
For Jameis Winston, the opportunity to work with Sean Payton and Drew Brees in New Orleans was too beneficial to pass up. After the Tampa Bay Buccaneers decided against resigning Winston, the free agent agreed to a one-year deal with the Saints. The one-year contract worth $1.1 million will see …
Read More »How Will College Football Return Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic?
2020 College Football Season Amidst the coronavirus outbreak, questions circle around the return of sports, particularly college football. As fall approaches, the NCAA faces the challenge of getting through an entire season of college football. As it appears now, the likelihood of the season starting on time is questionable as …
Read More »Lake City Product Laremy Tunsil becomes NFL’s Highest Paid Tackle
From starting his journey as a five-star recruit out of Columbia High School in Lake City, Florida, Laremy Tunsil has worked to become one of the NFL’s top offensive tackles. Overcoming Draft Night Tunsil went to Ole Miss after high school and announced his decision to enter the 2016 NFL …
Read More »NFL Draft: Notes from the First Round
For the first time in history last night, the 2020 NFL Draft was held remotely. Records Last night, the SEC saw a historic amount of its players drafted. A record 15 SEC players were selected in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft. That wasn’t the only strange thing …
Read More »Former Gator looks to make NFL return
After three years away from the league, former Gator great Percy Harvin is looking to make his NFL return. Decision to Return Harvin told ESPN’s Josina Anderson that his “itch came back” to play football. Numerous injuries slowed his career but the former first-rounder is ready to make his return. …
Read More »NFL Draft: Kiper Locks in his Mock
This year’s NFL Draft, which gets underway on Thursday night, won’t be the same as years prior. There won’t be a stage to walk across and the coveted green room will be virtual — as will the rest of the draft. In wake of the Covid-19 pandemic that continues to …
Read More »How the Miami Dolphins are Positioned to Control the 2020 NFL Draft.
The Miami Dolphins own three first-round picks in this year’s annual league draft, including five of the first 56 picks. The leadership of owner Stephen Ross and General Manager Chris Grier put the team in position to build a lasting winner with one keyword in mind: patience. On December 31, …
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