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The NFL Combine is underway, and the quarterbacks and skill players are set to showcase their skills this weekend. One of the most intriguing players is Florida Gators QB Anthony Richardson. As such, Richardson sparked some discussion while he talked about his visit with the Atlanta Falcons. There is no denying that Richardson is a […]

Tennessee football senior quarterback Hendon Hooker responded to questions about him playing in an easier Tennessee offense, Pro Football Focus college football reporter Trevor Sikkema wrote in a Friday tweet. “I can’t help that defenders can’t guard my receivers,” said Hooker. “My job is to give them the ball.” Hooker went on to cover the further details […]

Even though they haven’t played together in a couple of years, Bryce Young is still learning from fellow Alabama football legend Mac Jones. Young, who is widely considered to be the top quarterback prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft, shared Friday at the NFL Scouting Combine that Jones, who Young played with at Alabama in […]

Ohio State football quarterback CJ Stroud came to the defense of now-Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields during his media session at the NFL Draft Combine on Friday, wrote SB Nation NFL writer Mark Schofield in a Friday article. “You get hit so many times in the face and you have to make plays using your feet,” Stroud […]

The NFL Combine is underway in Indianapolis and Thursday was the first day for defensive linemen and others to go through drills and make a name for themselves. Michigan Wolverines DL Mazi Smith caught the attention of everybody with a stunning bench press performance and the most reps of the day by a DL. .@UMichFootball's […]

It’s not unheard of for a top NFL Draft quarterback prospect to decline to throw at the Scouting Combine. After all, Alabama’s Bryce Young opted to wait to throw until his Pro Day later in March. Will Levis, however, decided to throw at the NFL Scouting Combine and had a perfectly good reason for wanting […]

Ohio State wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba had a bold message at the 2023 NFL Draft Combine, wrote the Athletic Chicago Bears beat writer Kevin Fishbain wrote in a Thursday tweet. “I just think my playmaking ability is second to none in this draft,” said Smith-Njigba. A former five-star prospect out of Rockwall, Texas, Smith-Njigba earned just under […]

The NFL Combine gives players a chance to show off their athletic ability in front of general managers, coaches, scouts and the media. Northwestern defensive tackle Adetomiwa Adebawore is making the most of that opportunity and it will clearly enhance his draft status. .@NUFBFamily DL Adetomiwa Adebawore is 280 pounds running a 4.54u. Wow. @tomiwabawore […]

The NFL Combine has officially kicked off and NFL teams left and right are lining up as they plot the next steps for their organizations. Bryce Young’s height has been a big story, but this is the time for teams to ask the tough questions. The Chicago Bears, who hold the top pick in the […]

Ohio State football defensive end Zach Harrison’s wingspan measured in at 85.5 inches at the NFL Draft Combine, NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah wrote in a Thursday tweet. He also measured in at 6-foot-5, 274 pounds, 36.25 inch-arms and 10-inch hands. According to the Draft Network, he measured in the 99th percentile for both arm length and wingspan. Zach […]

In a shocking development to kick off the NFL Scouting Combine and the 2023 NFL Draft season, the Athens-Clarke County (Georgia) Police Department put out a warrant and arrested Georgia football star and NFL draft prospect Jalen Carter in connection with a January car crash that killed two members of the Georgia Bulldogs football program. […]

Alabama football safety Jordan Battle said he met with the Miami Dolphins on Wednesday, according to a tweet from Chat Sports on-air host Will Scott. “That’s the home team,” Battle said. “I would love to go home. “A lot of people will have to get the ‘nos’ if I go down there. I know people are going […]

After a “fantastic visit” with Derek Carr two weekends ago, the New York Jets will meet again with the free agent quarterback Wednesday at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. This time, Jets owner Woody Johnson will be part of the meeting as the team and player take another step towards a possible future together. […]

The 2023 NFL Draft inches closer every day, and many Georgia football prospects are looking to increase their draft stock. Arguably the best way to do so is through the NFL Scouting Combine, and Georgia will have quite the presence at the event. Twelve Bulldogs received invites to the Combine, the second-most of any program […]

Representatives from the Dallas Cowboys and the other 29 NFL teams took part in the 2022 NFL Combine. Coaches and front office staff from across the league came to Indianapolis for the week-long event ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft. However, longtime Cowboys general manager Jerry Jones didn’t make the trip. The 79-year-old GM is […]

The NFL Combine is underway and some of the prospects are turning heads with their deadly speed. So much so, they’ve even caught the eye of Patrick Mahomes. Nearly every prospect goes through the combine, but this year’s wide receiver class is putting on a clinic in the 40-yard dash. On Thursday, Patrick Mahomes sent […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers continuing to spiral this season, superstar LeBron James might be looking elsewhere for some inspiration. Maybe a lot of inspiration. Well, he might have found one at the NFL Combine. The Lakers forward found himself being in awe of the time of Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave in the […]

The Cleveland Browns, along with the rest of the NFL, attended the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine. 2022 NFL Draft prospects spent the week proving themselves as potential additions to the 32 teams. However, the Browns made it clear that they are focused on their quarterback being Baker Mayfield moving forward. Browns beat reporter Mary Kay Cabot […]

NFL Draft prospects spent the week proving their worth as players on the field at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine. However, one quarterback in particular displayed more than just football skills at this year’s showcase. Twitter user Ryan Lacey tweeted a video of a scene he witnessed at the Combine. According to the tweet, Lacey […]

It’s been a drama-filled offseason for the Arizona Cardinals and we’re only in the beginning of March. It all started when Kyler Murray scrubbed his social media, then not long ago his agent submitted a lengthy statement regarding his contract. Since then, rumors have swirled around the club’s unhappiness with the star quarterback. However, it […]

The 2022 NFL Scouting Combine took an unexpected twist when it was announced that 150 players planned to boycott the event due to its “bubble-type” restrictions. On Monday, the NFL announced a major NFL Combine update following the boycotts, as reported by Tom Pelissero. The bubble has burst: The Combine just informed players it has […]

Every year there is excitement at the NFL Scouting Combine. This year, it might be a very different story. It’s been reported by NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport that more than 150 draft prospects are organizing a boycott of all testing, on-field workouts and interviews at the combine next month. Agents representing more than 150 […]

The NFL Combine is a fantastic opportunity for prospects to show off their athleticism in a controlled environment, in the hopes of securing or increasing their draft stock. Unfortunately, not every player is able to do himself a favor. Here are ten prospects who were unable to perform as well as they had hoped. 10. […]

Another NFL Combine has come and gone, and now attention turns to free agency and the Draft. Some prospects did not perform as well as they hoped, but here are 10 players who helped themselves over the past week. 10. Jeremy Chinn, S, Southern Illinois Playing for an FCS school, Chinn was often the best […]

The NFL Combine is now behind us and teams around the NFL are beginning to inch closer to what they want to do in the 2020 NFL Draft. While some prospects helped their cause in Indianapolis, some could see a drastic decline in their draft stock after the combine. Some teams appear to be already […]

Rumors have begun to swirl about New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s looming departure. Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert is doing what he can to show can be a potential successor. There are a number of intriguing quarterback prospects in the 2020 NFL Draft that could be within their reach with the 23rd overall pick. According […]

This 2020 NFL Draft class may lack a prototypical top prospect at linebacker, but there are still plenty of good players slated to be taken in the first three rounds. Athleticism is the selling point for many of these prospects, and there’s no better place to show it off than at the NFL Combine. Here […]

With the NFL now a full-fledged passing league, teams are looking for versatile safeties who can do a variety of things for the defense. This Draft class features quite a few players who have a lot of potential at the next level, and the NFL Combine is their chance to show some of it off. […]

The NFL Combine is beginning to wrap up, but there are still some position groups yet to perform. Ohio State’s Jeffrey Okudah gets most of the attention, but there are some other solid CB prospects this year who will get to show off their physical abilities during the on-field drills. Here are five to watch […]

NFL teams are constantly in search of the next freak athlete on the defensive line, and the Combine is a fantastic opportunity for defensive line prospects to show off their athleticism. Some premier talents are sitting out the on-field drills this year because of the new schedule, but that just opens up the door for […]

If the NFL Draft is the Super Bowl for Cleveland Browns fans, the Combine is the playoffs. Armed with four picks in the first three rounds, the Browns are looking to address some key positions as they attempt to rebound from what was perhaps the most disappointing season since the franchise returned in 1999. Here […]

The running back position may be devalued in today’s NFL compared to decades past, but a good RB can still make a big impact on a team. There may not be a Saquon Barkley-level prospect in this year’s class, but there are still some solid players looking to make their mark in Indianapolis. Here are […]

Tight ends arrived at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis on Sunday, and their work begins on Monday with measurements and interviews. Here are five TEs to keep an eye on over the next three days. 5. Albert Okwuegbunam, Missouri Okwuegbunam was a mismatch nightmare in college and that should continue in the NFL. He lacks […]

Utah State quarterback Jordan Love is one of the most polarizing prospects in this year’s NFL Draft class. After racking up 39 touchdowns and only six interceptions as a junior, expectations were sky-high for the 6-foot-4, 225-pound quarterback. Love regressed as a senior only racking up 20 total touchdowns while throwing 17 interceptions on the […]

The NFL Combine is a great opportunity for prospects to show off their ability in a controlled environment. Some are unable to take advantage, and their draft stock drops because of it. But others are able to leverage the Combine to its full advantage, and rocket themselves up draft boards. Here are five prospects who […]

In less than a month, Tom Brady is set to hit free agency and the New England Patriots are going to do everything they can to prevent him from leaving. Ahead of free agency, New England and Brady’s agent are scheduled to meet at the NFL Combine. The Combine is currently taking place this week […]

This is the annual time for fans and scouts to overevaluate incoming prospect measurements at the NFL combine, but that didn’t prevent Joe Burrow from poking fun. After his measurements surfaced, Burrow hilariously announced that he’s considering retirement. Considering retirement after I was informed the football will be slipping out of my tiny hands. Please […]

The NFL is constantly dealing with a lack of talent on the offensive line, and when a draft class like this year’s presents itself, teams take advantage. There could be as many as six OL taken in the first round, and the amount of talent likely available in the first three rounds is rare. Here […]

This year’s wide receiver draft class is one of the deepest in recent memory, and with the NFL Combine beginning on Sunday, here are five wideouts to keep an eye on over the next week. 5. Donovan Peoples-Jones, Michigan Peoples-Jones was a highly-prized recruit at Michigan, but his college career was underwhelming. In three seasons, […]