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NFL | Fernando Mendoza adds another award Tue Feb 17, 12:54 AM
University of Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza, the 2025 Heisman Trophy winner, was awarded with the Davey O'Brien Trophy on Monday, Feb. 16. He is the 49th recipient of the award, and first in Hoosiers history.
Link to story NFL | Tyreek Hill expects to play again Mon Feb 16, 05:30 PM
Free-agent WR Tyreek Hill (knee) said he plans to play again after he recovers from his serious knee injury.
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NFL | Zach Banner announces retirement Sun Feb 15, 01:21 PM
Former Pittsburgh Steelers OT Zach Banner officially announced his retirement from the NFL on Sunday, Feb. 15. 'I am officially going to retire from the National Football League. I want to thank my family and friends, the city of Tacoma, the Island of Guam, Lakes High School, the University of Southern California, all these amazing people I worked with in the National Football League, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers and city of Pittsburgh - where my family has made a second home. It is so special to be able to say that I will retire as a Pittsburgh Steeler,' Banner posted to his official Instagram account.
Link to story NFL | Two players separating themselves at OT Fri Feb 13, 09:43 PM
Miami (Fla.) OT Francis Mauigoa and Utah OT Spencer Fano are considered the top offensive tackles in the 2026 NFL Draft, but the teams that spoke with Tony Pauline of EssentiallySports.com at the Shrine Bowl believe the gap between Mauigoa and Fano is 'too close' to declare either player the consensus top tackle.
Link to story NFL | Tucker Gleason likely to bypass NFL Fri Feb 13, 09:34 PM
Toledo QB Tucker Gleason has little interest in pursuing an NFL career, sources within the Toledo program told Tony Pauline of EssentiallySports.com.
Link to story NFL | Chris Bell expected back by the summer Fri Feb 13, 08:25 PM
Louisville WR Chris Bell (knee) should be ready for on-field, non-contact drills by June, sources close to Bell told Tony Pauline of EssentiallySports.com.
Link to story NFL | Several teams eyeing Mansoor Delane Thu Feb 12, 11:02 PM
Louisiana State CB Mansoor Delane is likely to draw interest from the Miami Dolphins, Los Angeles Rams and Detroit Lions, according to Tony Pauline of EssentiallySports.com.
Link to story NFL | Ar'maj Reed-Adams held in high regard Thu Feb 12, 09:42 PM
Texas A&M OL Ar'maj Reed-Adams is considered 'the best run blocker in the 2026 class' by some scouts, according to Bucky Brooks of NFL.com.
Link to story NFL | Emmett Johnson has plenty of fans Thu Feb 12, 09:33 PM
Nebraska RB Emmett Johnson is viewed as a potential lead back by many scouts and coaches, according to Bucky Brooks of NFL.com.
Link to story NFL | Derek Carr only interested in contenders Thu Feb 12, 08:10 PM
Retired QB Derek Carr (Saints) said he is only willing to unretire if given the chance to play for a team that has a chance to win the Super Bowl.
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NFL | Miles Boykin retiring Wed Feb 11, 04:35 PM
Free-agent WR Miles Boykin (Bears) has announced his retirement from professional football.
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NFL | Derek Carr believed to be healthy Mon Feb 9, 05:14 PM
Retired QB Derek Carr has been rehabbing his injured shoulder and is now able to throw fully during his workouts, according to sources. Interested teams have learned that Carr does not have any limitations in his shoulder.
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NFL | Several clubs have shown interest in Derek Carr Sun Feb 8, 09:39 AM
Retired QB Derek Carr (Saints) has had several NFL teams do due diligence on him, in order to determine if he would be interested in making a comeback. According to multiple sources, the 34-year-old would consider a return to the league in an ideal situation with the right coaching staff. The New Orleans Saints currently retain Carr's contractual rights but would be likely to part with him, given the emergence of QB Tyler Shough.
| Footballguys view: Carr would make sense as a mentor for Fernando Mendoza in Las Vegas under Klint Kubiak, who was the architect of the last peak of Carr's career in New Orleans at the beginning of the 2024 season. Pittsburgh also could be interested in Carr as a competent starting option if Aaron Rodgers doesn't return and they prefer Carr to Joe Flacco. |
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NFL | Speed will be key for Omar Cooper Jr. Sat Feb 7, 02:18 PM
Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr. will have to answer questions about his 'true top-end speed and his route tree' ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, according to Jordan Reid of ESPN.com.
| Footballguys view: Cooper can work short-to-intermediate routes with ease, but he doesn't have the speed to threaten a defense vertically consistently. His game is all about yards after the catch as evidenced by his 39.1 percent missed-tackle-rate which led all receivers entering the 2026 NFL Draft. His timed speed will help determine his draft status which currently sits as a Day 2 projection. |
NFL | Jake Golday brings versatility Fri Feb 6, 08:20 PM
Cincinnati LB Jake Golday's lateral speed will allow him to play all three linebacker spots in the NFL, in the opinion of Jordan Reid of ESPN.com.
Link to story NFL | Max Iheanachor rising up draft boards Fri Feb 6, 08:17 PM
Arizona State OL Max Iheanachor was 'the most impressive offensive prospect' at the Senior Bowl, according to Jordan Reid of ESPN.com, and Reid believes Iheanachor has climbed into the top 50 prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to story NFL | Fernando Mendoza may not throw at Scouting Combine Fri Feb 6, 02:41 PM
Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza is not making throwing at the NFL Scouting Combine a 'priority.' He tells Pat McAfee he intends to throw for NFL scouts at his Pro Day.
| Footballguys view: Mendoza is seen as the no.1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Now, he's not as 'toolsy' as other quarterbacks taken in that spot, but Mendoza is seen as the best of the bunch this year. Expect the Raiders to zero in on making Mendoza their pick and handing him the reins to an offense that features RB Ashton Jeanty and TE Brock Bowers. |
NFL | Scouts lukewarm on Ty Simpson Thu Feb 5, 10:26 AM
Alabama QB Ty Simpson wasn't given a Round 1 grade by any of the teams that ESPN's Matt Miller spoke with at the 2026 Senior Bowl.
| Footballguys view: Simpson's family says basically the opposite, which should set up a great storyline for the first night of the draft. Mississippi QB Trinidad Chambliss had his waiver request for an additional year of eligibility denied, so if his January 12 court hearing doesn't change his fate, he could push Simpson for QB2 on some team's boards. The Jets and Steelers are two teams that have already been mentioned as possible landing spots for Simpson. |
NFL | Blake Miller moving up boards Wed Feb 4, 09:06 PM
Clemson OT Blake Miller 'received a lot of love from scouts' at the 2026 Senior Bowl, according to ESPN's Matt Miller.
Link to story NFL | Caleb Banks made a statement in Mobile Wed Feb 4, 09:02 PM
Florida DT Caleb Banks' 'Senior Bowl performance was well-received by scouts,' according to Matt Miller of ESPN.
Link to story NFL | Colton Hood to be off the board early? Wed Feb 4, 08:59 PM
Tennessee DB Colton Hood 'could be a high Round 1 pick' in the 2026 NFL Draft after his performance at the Senior Bowl, according to ESPN's Matt Miller.
Link to story NFL | LT Overton gets to QB at the Senior Bowl Sun Feb 1, 04:11 PM
University of Alabama DE LT Overton recorded a solo stop, a tackle for loss and a sack at the 2026 Senior Bowl for the American Team.
Link to story NFL | FIU's Kejon Owens scored TD at Senior Bowl Sun Feb 1, 03:45 PM
Florida International University RB Kejon Owens scored on a 1-yard touchdown plunge in the fourth quarter of the 2026 Senior Bowl for the National Team. He finished with seven carries for 20 yards, while adding a 3-yard reception.
Link to story NFL | Luke Stevens shows off leg at Senior Bowl Sun Feb 1, 03:36 PM
University of Iowa PK Luke Stevens converted a 51-yard field goal attempt during cold and windy conditions at the 2026 Senior Bowl.
Link to story NFL | Interception for Deshon Singleton at Senior Bowl Sun Feb 1, 03:14 PM
University of Nebraska S Deshon Singleton recorded four total stops with one solo tackle and an interception for the American Team at the 2026 Senior Bowl.
Link to story NFL | Northwestern's Fred Davis with INT at Senior Bowl Sun Feb 1, 03:12 PM
Northwestern CB Fred Davis recorded an interception at the 2026 Senior Bowl for the American Team.
Link to story NFL | Vincent Anthony Jr. has strong Senior Bowl Sun Feb 1, 03:09 PM
Duke DE Vincent Anthony recorded a pair of solo tackles at the 2026 Senior Bowl for the National Team, while also posting a sack. a tackle for loss and a forced fumble.
Link to story NFL | Donaven McCulley leads way at Senior Bowl Sun Feb 1, 03:03 PM
University of Michigan WR Donaven McCulley led all receivers at the 2026 Senior Bowl with four receptions for 50 yards on four targets, including a 24-yard reception.
Link to story NFL | Good coverage for Ephesians Prysock Sun Feb 1, 02:37 PM
University of Washington CB Ephesians Prysock was a standout in pass coverage at the 2026 Senior Bowl, as he batted down two passes for the American Team.
Link to story NFL | Nadame Tucker shines at 2026 Senior Bowl Sun Feb 1, 02:35 PM
Western Michigan DE Nadame Tucker posted a pair of sacks with three tackles for loss and a forced fumble at the 2026 Senior Bowl.
Link to story NFL | Quintayvious Hutchins shows out at Senior Bowl Sun Feb 1, 02:33 PM
Boston College DE Quintayvious Hutchins registered three tackle for loss at the 2026 Senior Bowl, and he had a run stuff on a two-point conversion attempt, too.
Link to story NFL | Bryce Boettcher totals game-high 10 tackles Sun Feb 1, 02:19 PM
University of Oregon LB Bryce Boettcher totaled a game-high 10 tackles at the 2026 Senior Bowl, and he was credited with breaking up a pass, too. His tackle total was five more than any other player, and his coverage ability, and intensity, reportedly stood out at practice all week.
Link to story NFL | Mixed results for Kentucky's Seth McGowan Sun Feb 1, 02:18 PM
Kentucky RB Seth McGowan had a standout 29-yard run for the National Team at the 2026 Senior Bowl, which was the longest play of the game. However, he also lost a fumble, and he had a pass drop, too.
Link to story NFL | Oklahoma's Jaydn Ott revives stock at Senior Bowl Sun Feb 1, 02:15 PM
Oklahoma RB Jaydn Ott rushed for 42 yards at the Senior Bowl, more than he had in all but one game this season with the Sooners, and he had a touchdown on eight carries. He also reportedly showed good pass-protection skills.
Link to story NFL | Kaelon Black runs for game-high 45 yards Sun Feb 1, 02:09 PM
University of Indiana RB Kaelon Black rushed for a game-high 45 yards on eight carries, while posting nine yards on a pair of receptions at the 2026 Senior Bowl.
Link to story NFL | Cole Payton raises stock at Senior Bowl Sun Feb 1, 02:06 PM
North Dakota State QB Cole Payton was named player of the game for the National Team for his play at the 2026 Senior Bowl. The highlight of the day was a 19-yard run, while turning in completions of 24, 22 and 14 yards. However, he did have a few errant passes, too, and he was stuffed on a two-point conversion rushing attempt.
Link to story NFL | Sawyer Robertson struggles in Senior Bowl Sun Feb 1, 02:04 PM
Baylor QB Sawyer Robertson had a dismal Senior Bowl showing, completing just one of his five passing attempts with an interception for the National Team.
Link to story NFL | Diego Pavia accurate in Senior Bowl showing Sun Feb 1, 01:59 PM
Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia completed 10-of-13 passes for 78 yards at the 2026 Senior Bowl in the cold and wind in Mobile, Alabama. His passes were mostly on short routes, but one of the highlights was a nice escape from pressure, completing an 18-yard pass on a rollout.
Link to story NFL | Garrett Nussmeier named Senior Bowl MVP Sun Feb 1, 01:56 PM
LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier completed 5-of-8 passes for 57 yards and an interception, while also running for a 3-yard touchdown at the 2026 Senior Bowl, earning MVP honors on offense.
Link to story NFL | Zion Young earns American MVP honors at Senior Bowl Sun Feb 1, 01:52 PM
Missouri DE Zion Young recorded two tackles and a fumble recovery at the 2026 Senior Bowl, and he was named the American team MVP.
Link to story NFL | Eli Heidenreich built for third down Sat Jan 31, 11:07 PM
Navy RB Eli Heidenreich has the receiving skills to be a 'third-down weapon in the NFL,' according to Dane Brugler of The Athletic.
Link to story NFL | Rayshaun Benny to play early? Sat Jan 31, 10:03 PM
Michigan DT Rayshaun Benny 'will be in the mix' to be the first defensive tackle selected in the 2026 NFL Draft after his performance at the Senior Bowl, according to Dane Brugler of The Athletic, and Brugler believes Benny will 'make an impact right away' in the NFL.
Link to story NFL | Davison Igbinosun not for everyone Sat Jan 31, 09:51 PM
Ohio State CB Davison Igbinosun's 'handsy play style' won't be a fit for some NFL teams, according to Dane Brugler of The Athletic.
Link to story NFL | Diego Pavia fails to impress Sat Jan 31, 09:25 PM
Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia struggled with his timing on throws down the field during Senior Bowl practices and didn't 'move the needle' when it comes to his draft stock, according to Dane Brugler of The Athletic.
Link to story NFL | Jaydn Ott has decent week Sat Jan 31, 07:35 PM
Oklahoma RB Jaydn Ott had a strong week of practice at the Senior Bowl and was able to show some good pass protection skills.
Link to story NFL | Reggie Virgil impressive at Senior Bowl Sat Jan 31, 07:23 PM
Texas Tech WR Reggie Virgil was one of the most impressive receivers at the Senior Bowl this week, according to NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah.
Link to story NFL | Sam Roush carving out role Sat Jan 31, 11:37 AM
Stanford TE Sam Roush is the 'best pure drive blocker' at the position in the 2026 NFL Draft, according to Lance Zierlein of NFL.com.
| Footballguys view: Roush is a traditional "Y" tight end who can be counted on as a blocker and as a receiver. He's a mid-round pick with high football intelligence and the ability to contribute right away because of his blocking ability. While Roush is a good route-runner, he may get typecast into being primarily a blocker at the pro level. If that happens, it would clearly limit his fantasy value. |
NFL | Tanner Koziol among best at his position Sat Jan 31, 11:37 AM
Houston TE Tanner Koziol was 'the stud tight end' for the National Team during Senior Bowl practices, according to Justin Melo of The Draft Network.
| Footballguys view: Koziol certainly is a stud who can use his size and receiving ability to be a threat all over the field - and especially in the red zone. At 6-feet, 7-inches Koziol dominates 'above the rim' on the football field. He set a school record with 94 catches in 2024 at Ball State. Then, in 2025 with Houston, he led the team in catches (74) proving himself against tougher competition. With a standout performance at the Senior Bowl, Koziol could rise up draft boards. We believe he'll be a mid-round pick in the 2026 NFL draft. |
NFL | Caullin Lacy makes statement at Senior Bowl Sat Jan 31, 11:37 AM
Louisville WR Caullin Lacy was an 'electric route runner' during Senior Bowl practices, according to Alan Saunders of Steelers Now.
| Footballguys view: Lacy knows how to cut a rug and get open against off coverage. His size and skill set projects him as a slot receiver at the pro level. Lacy's run-after-the-catch ability means he can take short passes and turn them into long gains. He also can contribute as a dangerous return man in the NFL. Lacy will need to learn the full route tree and prove himself against press coverage to play up to his full potential. He's seen as a Day 3 pick with upside. |
NFL | Cyrus Allen puts DBs on skates Sat Jan 31, 11:37 AM
Cincinnati WR Cyrus Allen 'wreaked havoc' on the defensive backs during Senior Bowl practices and made several contested catches, according to Alan Saunders of Steelers Now.
| Footballguys view: Scouts know that Allen can 'churn and burn' on the football field. He's got blazing speed and is a big-play threat anytime he runs a route. Allen has a nose for the end zone as evidenced by his Big-12 leading 13 receiving touchdowns in 2025. He's got to become a more natural hands-catcher (too many body catches on film for our liking) and clean up his concentration drops. Allen is projected a Day 3 pick with upside. |