The notorious “No Fun League” might be somewhat fun now. At the NFL Spring League Meeting, NFL Commissioner, Roger Goodell announced six rule changes to the game, but one stood out among the rest. TOUCHDOWN CELEBRATIONS ARE BACK… sort of. So long are the days of Chad Ochocinco’s golf put …
Read More »David Sharpe is Heading to Oakland
The Oakland Raiders selected David Sharpe with the 129th overall pick. Sharpe will be added to one of the more high-octane offenses in the NFL, tasked with blocking Oakland’s newest addition, Marshawn Lynch. David Sharpe, this six-foot-six offensive lineman weighs in at 357 pounds and is from the city of Jacksonville. The …
Read More »Alex Anzalone Drafted by the New Orleans Saints
For the 76th overall pick in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints selected former Florida Gators Linebacker Alex Anzalone. Anzalone entered into the NFL Draft as a redshirt junior, forgoing his senior season with the Florida Gators. What Anzalone Can Bring to the Saints …
Read More »Teez Tabor selected by Detroit Lions in Second Round of NFL Draft
Two picks, two Gators for the Detroit Lions. With the 53rd overall pick of the draft, the Lions used their second round slot to take cornerback Teez Tabor. Tabor is the the third Florida defensive back to be taken in the second round after Marcus Maye went to the Jets …
Read More »Quincy Wilson Drafted in Second Round by Indianapolis Colts
The third Gator off the draft board, Quincy Wilson was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round with the 46th overall pick. Wilson is the second DB taken by the Colts in this draft after they selected Ohio State safety Malik Hooker in last night’s first round, as …
Read More »New York Jets Draft Marcus Maye 39th Overall
With the 39th overall pick, the New York Jets selected former Florida Gator Marcus Maye, the second Gator to be drafted into the NFL. Maye’s Time as a Gator Marcus Maye has been overshadowed and underrated in recent years on Florida’s defense due to stars such as Vernon Hargreaves III and Jalen …
Read More »Recap of Wild First Round of 2017 NFL Draft
The first round of the 2017 NFL Draft is in the books and it was a whirlwind. The round had a little bit of everything from big trades involving teams moving up for quarterbacks, to a player from Temple being taken before anyone from Alabama. Top Ten Myles Garrett was …
Read More »Lions Select Jarrad Davis In First Round with 21st Overall Pick in Draft
With the 21st overall pick, the Detroit Lions selected Jarrad Davis, the first Gator off the board in the 2017 draft. Davis was the second linebacker taken, being drafted before other notable prospects like Rueben Foster and Raekwon McMillan. Davis figures to get a good amount of playing time early …
Read More »2017 NFL Draft Preview: Gators Look to Make Leap to NFL
The 2017 NFL Draft is here, and with it come the hopes of many Gator players of finally being able to play on Sundays in the NFL. Last year, Florida tied for with Alabama and Notre Dame for the fourth most selections last year (7) and had two taken in …
Read More »Draft Day Preview: Miami Dolphins
Expectations for the Miami Dolphins were not high in 2016 under a new head coach and a new system. Their new head coach, Adam Gase, was a rookie and had to find the identity of the Miami Dolphins. After starting the season towards the bottom of the league and a …
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