College football’s recruiting season is back in full swing and one blue-chip defensive lineman prospect is making the most of his spring schedule. Kamarion Franklin, a four-star recruit out of Lake Cormorant (Mississippi) in the 2024 class, recently divulged his spring itinerary to Steve Wiltfong of 247Sports, including a stop in Gainesville to get a gander at what Billy Napier …

ST. PAUL, Minn. — All-Star left wing Kirill Kaprizov is expected to miss the next three to four weeks with a lower-body injury, the Minnesota Wild announced on Thursday. Kaprizov was hurt in the game on Wednesday at Winnipeg, when 6-foot-7 Jets defenseman Logan Stanley collided with him as he protected the puck and Stanley delivered a check. Stanley’s momentum …

Once vaunted for their refusal to rebuild, the Rams are in teardown mode entering the 2023 NFL offseason. Big-name starters like Jalen Ramsey and Leonard Floyd have reportedly already been shopped on the trade market. Now quarterback Matthew Stafford may be among the potential casualties. Just a year after giving Stafford a $160 million contract extension following their Super Bowl …

Welcome to football season, Arkansas. Sort of. Spring football season, anyway. But, frankly, after Arkansas’ middling 2022 fall season, the spring is of massive importance. The Hogs have a whole new look on defense and a ton of freshmen are in early from high school. Coach Sam Pittman, heading into his fourth year, has a pair of new coordinators, as …

Former Cardinals offensive tackle Kelvin Beachum is set to become a free agent, and as he potentially leaves Arizona, he left a clear message for Kyler Murray. “Grow up,” Beachum said when asked what Murray needs to do in an interview on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM. “Be a man and grow up.” Beachum’s comments about the 25-year-old come after a …

The Baltimore Ravens have been revamping their coaching staff over the last few weeks, especially on the offensive side of the ball. They have added multiple high-level coaches that should be able to get the most out of the team moving forward, especially younger players who have room to develop their skillsets. Baltimore hired former NFL wide receiver Greg Lewis …

The future of SEC scheduling has been a wedge issue ever since Oklahoma and Texas expressed interest in joining the conference. Now that their move-in date has been finalized, the topic has gained more traction. There are many options that commissioner Greg Sankey and members of the front office could go with, but the most popular model amongst fans and …

Yes, we’re all talking and thinking about Lamar Jackson, Aaron Rodgers, and impending free-agency period, which never lacks in excitement. But remember, the scheduled pro day circuit can serve as a calming reprieve from all the chaos. With some marquee prospects choosing not to do much at the 2023 NFL Combine, many pro days will provide major opportunities for many.  …

Getty Images The Seattle Seahawks solidified the quarterback position in the short term earlier this week by inking Geno Smith to a three-year extension. While that keeps the reigning Comeback Player of the Year in the tent going forward, Seattle may also lock in its future under center later this offseason at the 2023 NFL Draft.  In the wake of …

Alabama • Jr • 6’0″ / 194 lbs Projected Team Houston … Source link : https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2023-nfl-mock-draft-texans-trade-up-to-block-colts-qb-selection-cardinals-acquire-second-first-round-pick/ Author : Josh Edwards Publish date : 2023-03-09 21:56:51 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The Oregon Ducks have a strong history at the running back position over the past several decades, and that hasn’t changed at all under Carlos Locklyn, who took over as the RB coach under Dan Lanning in 2022. The Ducks have brought a number of highly-rated RBs to Eugene over the past couple of seasons, landing guys like Jordan James, …

Now that’s what we like to see. NewOrleans.Football’s Nick Underhill reports that the Saints have made progress in negotiations with wide receiver Michael Thomas on a contract extension, noting that they are “Not done yet, but talks are productive.” That’s big. Thomas played a part in recruiting free agent quarterback Derek Carr, so there was at least a suggestion he …

Getty Images The Houston Texans will be forfeiting a 2023 fifth-round draft pick after the NFL announced the franchise committed a salary cap violation. The league determined that the club provided former Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson with undisclosed compensation in the form of a membership at an alternative athletic facility in 2020. Houston will forfeit its original 2023 fifth-round pick …

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — With Ronnie Bell moving onto the NFL this offseason, the Michigan football wide receiver room will return, in part, to its 2021 form, with Cornelius Johnson and Roman Wilson leading the charge. But unlike 2021, there’s a different cast of characters involved behind them. Fans got a small glimpse of the bumper crop last year, with Tyler …

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jaren Holmes’ free throw was short, careening off the front iron.  The missed front-end of a one-and-one should have been an opportunity for Baylor, which trailed by 10 and had a narrow path for a comeback with just 2:30 remaining. Holmes, though, was determined to use the moment to slam the door shut on the Bears.  …