Getty Images DJ Turner is showing off at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. On Friday, the defensive back out of Michigan ran the 40-yard dash in 4.26 seconds. Here is a look at his impressive run: Turner’s time is tied for the the fifth-fastest since 2003. The fastest-ever 40-yard dash time belongs to John Ross, who posted a 4.22 in 2017. …

Eric Williams NFC West Reporter John Lynch understands that his San Francisco 49ers have built a roster capable of hoisting the Lombardi trophy. But so far, the 49ers have failed to get the quarterback position right. San Francisco played four different quarterbacks last season and finished the year in the NFC Championship Game with running back Christian McCaffrey taking snaps …

USATSI Charges against Georgia receiver Rara Thomas stemming from an alleged domestic violence incident have been resolved following a deal between Thomas’ attorney and prosecutors. Thomas will instead go through pretrial diversion for a misdemeanor-level offense of family-violence battery, according to his attorney, Kim Stephens.  As part of his deal with prosecutors, Thomas will complete an anger management course and …

Brandon Graham has made it clear that he wants to retire as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, but the veteran defensive end also wants to play two or three more years. NFL free agency is set to kick off on March 15, with the early negotiation period starting 11 days from now. Graham will have his suitors on the …

Rick Stewart / Getty Images Former Patriots star Willie McGinest has been charged with two felonies stemming from an incident that took place at a restaurant in Southern California back in December.  McGinest is facing one charge of assault with a deadly weapon and one charge of assault by means of force likely to cause great bodily injury, the Los …

The Georgia Bulldogs have extended a scholarship offer to lengthy offensive tackle recruit Deontae Armstrong. Armstrong is a four-star recruit and is a member of the class of 2024. The talented offensive lineman plays high school football for St. Edward High School in Lakewood, Ohio. St. Edward won a state championship during the 2022 high school football season. Per 247Sports, …

One day after tearing up at the podium, edge rusher Nolan Smith turned heads on the Lucas Oil Stadium turf during the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine on Thursday. The former Georgia standout ran the fastest 40-yard dash by a defensive lineman, clocking 4.39 seconds. It was tied for the best of the day with Auburn linebacker Owen Pappoe and was …

Getty Images With quarterbacks passing for more yards now than ever before, NFL teams are hoping to find defensive backs who can make an immediate impact for their defense. There are several promising prospects at both safety and cornerback who are taking part in the 2023 NFL Combine in Indianapolis.  Four cornerbacks are currently slated to be selected in the …

Georgia coach Kirby Smart says proposed changes to clock operating rules shouldn’t significantly impact college football games next season, but he called them a good first step to reducing the number of plays in the name of player health and safety. The NCAA Football Rules Committee approved a proposal to keep the clock running when a team makes a first …

The NFL knows how to make ends meet. That may not matter for NFL Media. Ryan Glasspiegel of the New York Post reports that the NFL’s in-house media conglomerate will be making major cost cuts. NFL Media consists of NFL Network, NFL.com, NFL Films, and NFL RedZone. The league is conducting a “strategic review,” which is a fancy term for, …

This week, more than 300 prospects are in Indianapolis for the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Each of these players are looking to improve their draft stock while possibly finding their future NFL team in the process. On Thursday, we compiled the top results from the defensive linemen, edge rushers, and linebackers, who took part in on-field drills. Below are each …

While there’s no fancy title for it, Norman will be jumping this weekend as Oklahoma will host many prospects from multiple classes. While Oklahoma previously had a Junior Day earlier this year, they’ll be having another round of prospects on campus for an unofficial visit. The 2024 class has yet to bear any fruits for Oklahoma, but with the sheer …

Getty Images With quarterbacks passing for more yards now than ever before, NFL teams are hoping to find defensive backs who can make an immediate impact for their defense. There are several promising prospects at both safety and cornerback who are taking part in the 2023 NFL Combine in Indianapolis.  Four cornerbacks are currently slated to be selected in the …

Three NFL teams that didn’t even make the playoffs in 2022 are being heavily bet on to make a deep postseason run in 2023. That’s right. Bettors are putting their money behind squads that were watching from the sideline after the clock struck zero on the regular season. According to Caesars Sports Editorial Content Writer Max Meyer, both the Detroit …

USA TODAY High School Sports‘ Friday Night Notes is a weekly high school recruiting recap that looks at the latest news from around the country—from the Class of 2023 to ’24 and beyond. This week on Friday Night Notes, we’ll take a virtual tour around the country, searching for all the latest recruiting news. Along the way, there will be …