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 …
Read More »Grateful to be an Eagle: Nick Foles is staying in Philly
28-of-43, 373 yards, 3 TDs, 1 TD reception. These were the numbers Nick Foles put up in Super Bowl LII to be named MVP. https://twitter.com/AthleteTweetsO/status/961016655253069825 Immediately following Philadelphia’s first Super Bowl win, questions about Foles’ future with the team already started to surface. Super Bowl The Patriots (15-4) seemed ready …
Read More »Cowboys Move On From Dez Bryant
Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones assured that Dez Bryant will not be returning to the Cowboys next season. They didn’t even give Bryant an option of returning at a reduced rate. According to USA Today, the Cowboy decided to part ways with Bryant due to his 2017 season …
Read More »Taven Bryan Looking to go First Round
In the past 5 years, Florida has had a defensive player taken in the first round, the third-longest streak in the SEC. The streak is now left in the hands of defensive tackle Taven Bryan, who is projected to go late in the first round. Former Florida head coach Will …
Read More »Former Wide Receiver, Antonio Callaway Fails Drug Test at NFL Combine
Florida’s former wide receiver Antonio Callaway reportedly failed a drug test at the NFL combine that could put his career in jeopardy. Callaway Off the Field Callaway has not seen time on the field since Jan. 2, 2017 due to issues off the field at Florida. However, he has still …
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