Chauncey Gardner-Johnson is preparing for his junior season with an even larger role ahead. The versatile defensive back out of Cocoa, Florida is not only coming in with a new name on his jersey, but also a new role in Todd Grantham’s defense as a leader and the next great …
Read More »Former NFL and Eastside High Football Player Kenyatta Jones Passes Away At 39
Gainesville tragically lost one of its own earlier this month. Former Eastside High School OL Kenyatta “Bear” Jones passed away at the young age of 39 in Colorado. His mother, Jessica Hadley-Brown, confirmed to the Tampa Bay Times that his passing was due to cardiac arrest. Jones grew up in the …
Read More »Baker Mayfield Begins Minicamp with Cleveland Browns
The first-overall pick in this year’s NFL draft has started minicamp for the Cleveland Browns. Baker Mayfield has taken the field and is battling for the starting quarterback position. The rookie quarterback will be competing with NFL veteran Tyrod Taylor. Taylor was acquired in a trade with the Buffalo Bills …
Read More »Saquon Barkley’s First Rookie Camp in the Books
The number two overall NFL Draft pick, Saquon Barkley, got his first glimpse of action with the New York Giants this weekend. Barkley certainly impressed many during the first few days of the Giants rookie mini camp at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center. The running back caught pass after pass, creating high …
Read More »NFL Draft: Taking A Look At Where Gators Landed
A total of five Gators ended up going in the 2018 NFL Draft, while many others ended up signing on as undrafted free agents. Draft 1st-3rd rounds Taven Bryan represented the Gators in the first round, as he went to the Jaguars with the 29th overall pick. Bryan’s selection marks …
Read More »Defense the Focus for Florida Teams in NFL Draft 1st Round
The first round of the 2018 NFL Draft is in the books. While a lot of the attention was on the quarterbacks, the three teams from Florida each took defensive players with their first round pick. Dolphins Get Their DB With the 11th overall pick, Miami selected Alabama defensive back …
Read More »NFL Draft Recap: Winners and Losers in a Wild First Round
In arguably the most anticipated NFL Draft in recent years, the draft was a whirlwind of unexpected picks Thursday night. From Heisman winner to Heisman winner, 32 players walked across the stage at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Cleveland Browns surprised the masses by picking Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield …
Read More »QB Drama in The 2018 NFL Draft
Tonight, a bunch of NFL teams will be looking for their franchise quarterback in a draft that is pretty in deep in that position. Teams like the Cleveland Browns (once again), New York Giants and New York Jet (also, once again) are expected to pick a quarterback. The draft will …
Read More »NFL Draft Begins Tonight: 5 Fast Facts
Tonight, the lives of 32 football players will change forever as the first round of the NFL Draft kicks off. Here are some quick questions, as well as facts and figures, heading into tonight. Who’s Going #1? Well, that depends on who you ask. Unless the Cleveland Browns make an …
Read More »The New York Jets Could Move Up in 2018 NFL Draft
The New York Jets are in dire need of restructuring. Clearly. The organization hasn’t made the playoffs in seven seasons; since Mark Sanchez led the team to the 2010-11 AFC Championship game. The Jets finished the 2017 season with a 5-11 record after a somewhat promising 3-2 start. They are …
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