Three years ago, the New York Jets drafted Sam Darnold with hopes of making him the franchise’s quarterback. The USC product led the Trojans to back-to-back 10 win seasons, including a 2017 Rose Bowl win over Penn State. This led to Darnold earning the third overall pick in the 2018 …
Read More »New York Jets Set for Historic Draft
Ten total draft picks. The second overall pick. Two first round picks. Two third round picks. Two fourth round picks. Two sixth round picks. The New York Jets are set up to completely turn around their franchise two weeks from now. The Jets have already overhauled their front office and …
Read More »Stone Forsythe: Looking to the NFL
The Forsythe Bloodline Continues The three letters NFL run deep through the blood of the last name Forsythe. Gators offensive linemen Stone Forsythe looks to become a 2nd generation talent. Ray Forsythe, father of Stone, played lineman for the Cincinnati Bengals, NFL Amsterdam, and the Orlando Predators. His son Stone, …
Read More »Heggie hoping for an NFL shot
One of the few remaining players from the last coaching regime in Florida, Brett Heggie has set his eyes on the league. He will hope to join his fellow NFL-chasing Gators for the 2021-22 season. Tough beginnings While Heggie came in during Jim McElwain’s two year stay at UF, the …
Read More »Florida Football’s Trevon Grimes looks forward to NFL Draft
Football fans across the country are paying all attention to the upcoming 2021 NFL Draft in April. Eligible draft prospects are bringing their best to heir program-held Pro Days after the 2021 NFL Combine was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As scouts are currently relying on these program-held Pro …
Read More »Jets Trade Sam Darnold to Panthers
It’s been an eventful off-season in the NFL. Just as it appeared the news was slowing down, another big trade breaks. The New York Jets agreed to trade starting quarterback Sam Darnold to the Carolina Panthers for a sixth round pick in 2021, and second and fourth round picks in …
Read More »Kadarius Toney Making Leap to NFL
Completing a Florida career that totaled 2,641 all purpose yards and 16 total touchdowns, Kadarius Toney is making the lead to the NFL. At his recent Pro Day, the star receiver posted a 4.39 forty-yard dash, 11 foot 4 inch broad jump, and 39.5 inch vertical. Now, the once high …
Read More »Charlie Strong Talks New Gig in NFL
Charlie Strong owns quite the résumé in regards to his college coaching career. However, the former Florida Gators defensive coordinator is taking on a new role. As of February 11, Strong is officially an NFL coach after nearly 40 years in the college ranks. Career of Charlie Strong In 1984, …
Read More »Mullen Speaks After Impressive Gator Pro Day
The eyes of the pro football world were on Gainesville yesterday as head coach Dan Mullen’s former Gators showcased their skills at their annual pro day. In a year without a true, in-person NFL Scouting Combine due to COVID-19, college pro days are taking the lead for physical evaluations of …
Read More »Kyle Pitts Wows at Florida Gators Pro Day
Kyle Pitts‘ stat line from last season is no joke: 43 catches, 770 yards and 12 touchdowns in only seven-and-a-half games. His yardage and touchdown totals led all FBS tight ends. So, it’s no surprise that he put on a show at the Florida Gators pro day on Wednesday. And …
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