USATSI Caleb Williams, widely predicted to be the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, is also believed to be the first prospect to ever attend the NFL Combine without partaking in medical examinations. But the USC product downplayed the decision Friday, telling reporters any team that hosts him for a private predraft visit will have the opportunity to …

INDIANAPOLIS — At some point this week, NFL Network’s commercial touting the combine became a cyclical reminder of the league’s changing landscape with elite college players. Interspersed between televised 40-yard dashes and on-field drills — and running during ad breaks on the network day and night — it showcased Los Angeles Rams breakout rookie receiver Puka Nacua narrating the combine’s …

The Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the National Football Foundation’s 57th Annual Scholar-Athlete Banquet continued its tradition of honoring Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky athletes, including the recipients of the Kentucky “That’s My Boy” award and the Cincinnati “That’s Our Boy” award. Anderson High School’s Brodey Berg won the Southwestern Ohio “That’s Our Boy” award named after former sportswriter Joe Quinn at …

USC quarterback Caleb Williams is widely expected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft, though it’s not certain yet. There are other quarterbacks on the board, including LSU’s Jayden Daniels and North Carolina’s Drake Maye, who could challenge his spot atop the draft. While fans and media are perfecting mock drafts and mulling over …

If Dave Merritt ends up getting hired as the new defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers, things could get slightly awkward during his first few days on the job.  Merritt is one of at least four candidates who has interviewed for the job so far, but it’s safe to say that he’s the only candidate who has publicly ripped …

Getty Images A host of tight end prospects are hoping to improve their draft stock with strong performances at the 2024 NFL Combine.  Brock Bowers is among the tight end prospects taking part in measurements and drills from Indianapolis. The former Georgia Bulldog is the only tight end who is currently in the top-50 of CBS Sports’ draft prospects. Bowers …

Class of 2025 running back Isaiah West committed to Kentucky Friday evening. West was one of Wisconsin’s targets in the class. He originally had a 247Sports crystal ball prediction to choose the Badgers, though Wisconsin insider Evan Flood changed his prediction to Kentucky on Friday morning. The unranked running back chooses the Wildcats over schools including Wisconsin, North Carolina, Minnesota, Boston …

The 2024 NFL Scouting combine is here, and not only does it mean that the next generation of NFL stars are showing off their skills in on-field drills, they are also getting to meet the vast NFL media for the first time.  That has led to some very notable quotes and interactions out of Indianapolis over the last few days, …

Report: Patriots could pursue Flacco as bridge starter to mentor rookie QB originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots could reportedly be in the mix for 39-year-old quarterback Joe Flacco this offseason, long time Cleveland Browns beat writer Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reported on Thursday. After a great comeback season with the Browns, filling in as …

Clemson football’s 2025 recruiting class dropped from 11 players to 10 on Friday. Trinity Christian Academy (Addison, Texas) three-star offensive lineman Jaylan Beckley took to social media Friday to announce his decommitment from Clemson. After committing on January 28th, Beckley no longer plans to join the Tigers. “I am so thankful to Coach Swinney, Coach Riley, and the entire coaching …

The New England Patriots will be deep in the weeds of the quarterback market this offseason as part of this new post-Bill Belichick world that is spinning in Foxborough. The club is reportedly set to move on from their Week 1 starter from this past season in Mac Jones, further fueling what is expected to be a continuation of this …

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones recently said that he plans to go “all-in” this offseason, in an effort to improve his team. Given the various cap challenges the Cowboys face, the meaning of his “all-in” vow was not clear. During his annual Scouting Combine tour-bus media session with reporters covering the team, Jerry offered a largely meaningless response. “Your definition of …

LEXINGTON — Kentucky football’s 2024 recruiting class finished 25th nationally, per the 247Sports Composite rankings. That ranked 11th among the 14 schools competing in the SEC last season. The road ahead is even tougher: Oklahoma and Texas will be part of the league when the 2024 campaign kicks off. Still, the Wildcats’ 2024 recruiting haul marked only the fourth time …

Tampa Bay Buccaneers long-time receiver Mike Evans is reportedly planning to hit the free-agent market this offseason, according to a report from The Athletic on Friday. Evans has spent the entirety of his ten-year NFL career in Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers are still in discussions with Evans, but the 30-year-old has expressed interest in exploring his options with other teams, …

USATSI Mike Evans has long said he wants to finish his career in Tampa, and while they may still happen, the veteran wideout will explore his other options. Evans plans to test the market for the first time in his career, according to The Athletic.  Evans and the Buccaneers are in talks, per the report, but Evans — a soon-to-be …