It’s been an eventful start to the year for Cincinnati running back Jerome Ford – both on and off the field. Not only is he preparing for the 2022 NFL Draft, he’s enjoying his time as a father. During the week of the Senior Bowl, Ford took an Uber from Mobile to New Orleans, and […]
Read MoreQ&A With Quentin Lake: UCLA Career, What He Hopes To Accomplish In 2022, Why Football Motivates Him
For UCLA defensive back Quentin Lake, football is more than a game. It has shaped him into the very person and player he is today. Lake, the son of Pittsburgh Steelers legend Carnell Lake, knows that he has large shoes to fill. He also understands that it’s a privilege to play in the NFL. That’s […]
Read MoreQ&A With Blaise Andries: Minnesota Career, NFL Combine, Playing Multiple Positions
Minnesota offensive lineman Blaise Andries had a successful run at the collegiate level, earning All-Big Ten honors three times. Now, he’s ready to show that he can make a similar impact at the next level. Following the Golden Gophers’ win in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl, Andries declared for the 2022 NFL Draft. Shortly after that […]
Read MoreQ&A With Luke Goedeke: Preparing For NFL, His Obsession With Football, Training With Joe Staley
It’d be an understatement to say Luke Goedeke had an unusual path to the NFL Draft. Before he turned into a big-time offensive tackle at Central Michigan, he was actually an all-conference tight end in high school. A knee injury prevented Goedeke from showcasing his skillset in 2020, but he bounced back with a really […]
Read MoreQ&A With Skyler Thomas: Liberty Career, Blazing Speed, Pro Day Expectations
Blink and you might just miss Liberty safety Skyler Thomas. Okay, that might be a bit of an exaggeration, but make no mistake, his speed is an asset. Thomas’ college football career started at Washington State. He racked up 152 tackles, six interceptions and two fumbled recovered before transferring to Liberty. Although he was tasked […]
Read MoreQ&A With Abram Smith: Breaking Records At Baylor, Playing Both Sides Of The Ball, Senior Bowl Experience
There weren’t many players this past college football season that performed as well as Baylor running back Abram Smith did. He finished the 2021 season with 257 carries for 1,601 yards and 12 touchdowns, setting a single-season record for the Bears. What makes Smith such a unique prospect is that he didn’t just play running […]
Read MoreQ&A With Ja’Tyre Carter: Facing Higher Level of Competition, NFL Combine Expectations, Senior Bowl Experience
Ja’Tyre Carter might be considered a “small school talent,” but he certainly has NFL potential. After a strong 2021 season at Southern University, Carter announced that he’s declaring for the 2022 NFL Draft. Shortly after that announcement, he earned an invitation to the Senior Bowl. Though he was going up against elite competition, Carter looked […]
Read MoreQ&A With Channing Frye On The All-Star Game, Mobil 1 Partnership, 2016 Finals & More
Former NBA star Channing Frye is one of an increasing number of players who have parlayed their success on the basketball court into numerous outside ventures after their careers are over. Born in White Plains, New York, Frye played high school basketball in Arizona, where he would be recruited by the late, great Lute Olson […]
Read MoreQ&A With Jaylan Foster: Final Season At South Carolina, His Long Journey To NFL, Proving Doubters Wrong
It was a long journey to get to this point, but Jaylan Foster is about to reach his destination. In just two months, the All-American defensive back should find himself on an NFL roster. Foster started his college football career at Gardner-Webb. He was named Big South Conference Freshman of the Year, leading the team […]
Read MoreQ&A With Daniel Hardy: Montana State Career, NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, Making An Impact Off The Field
After spending his high school career as a receiver and linebacker, Daniel Hardy eventually moved over to defensive end. That turned out to be an excellent move for the Oregon native. Hardy had a phenomenal final season at Montana State, racking up 77 total tackles, 24 tackles for loss, 16 sacks and two forced fumbles. […]
Read MoreQ&A With Jared Smart: Hawaii Career, Hula Bowl, Favorite WRs To Watch
It wasn’t an easy journey to get to this point, but Hawaii wide receiver Jared Smart is just two months away from potentially ending up on an NFL roster. Smart, an All-Mountain West performer during his time at Hawaii, spent two years at Laney College in Oakland before joining a Division I program. He wasted […]
Read MoreQ&A With Luke Tenuta: Virginia Tech’s Impressive Offensive Line, What Separates Him From Other OL Prospects
Last year, Virginia Tech sent offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw to the NFL. This year, the Hokies will have the honor of sending Luke Teunta to the pros. Tenuta, an All-ACC offensive tackle, spent time on both sides of the line for the Hokies. He started in 12 games this past season, and clearly he showed […]
Read MoreQ&A With Thomas Booker: Making An Impact At Stanford, NFL Draft Preparation, What He Loves Most About Football
Football is a physical sport, that’s no secret. But it also requires attention to detail, and Stanford defensive lineman Thomas Booker loves that aspect of the game. Booker finished his Stanford career with 159 total tackles, 20.5 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, eight pass breakups and a forced fumble. He was an All-Pac-12 performer in […]
Read MoreQ&A With Luke Fortner: Kentucky Career, Senior Bowl Experience, Playing For Mark Stoops
Luke Fortner turned a lot of heads during his time at Kentucky, proving to be an excellent blocker in a zone-run scheme. He has also shown that he’s quite versatile, playing right guard and center for the Wildcats. Once his college football career came to an end, Fortner made his way over to Mobile to […]
Read MoreQ&A With Boye Mafe: Minnesota Career, Strong Showing At Senior Bowl, Why His Best Football Is Still Ahead
It’s nearly impossible to find a player who did more for their stock at the Senior Bowl than Minnesota pass rusher Boye Mafe. He didn’t just have an impressive week, he legitimately dominated his competition. Mafe earned National Player of the Game honors after the Senior Bowl wrapped up. That wasn’t much of a surprise […]
Read MoreQ&A With Jermaine Waller: Shrine Bowl, Virginia Tech Career, Which Cornerbacks He Likes To Study
Jermaine Waller battled injuries early in his college career, but the talented cornerback finished his time at Virginia Tech on a very positive note. With the 2022 NFL Draft just a little over two months away, he’s expected to hear his name called. Over the course of his Virginia Tech career, Waller had 109 tackles, […]
Read MoreQ&A With Ja’Sir Taylor: Wake Forest Career, Making Plays At Shrine Bowl, Getting Competitive With Wordle
Wake Forest defensive back Ja’Sir Taylor has learned an awful lot over the past few years, developing into a player who excels in zone coverage. Now, he’s ready to prove he can make a difference in the NFL. Taylor had an impressive run at the collegiate level, racking up 184 total tackles, 24 pass breakups […]
Read MoreQ&A With Ali Fayad: Final Season At Western Michigan, Shrine Bowl, Why He’s A Draft Sleeper
Every year, the NFL Draft features a handful of “sleepers.” Western Michigan defensive end Ali Fayad may fall in that category this year, but make no mistake, he’s a game-changer. Fayad was always considered an impact player for the Broncos, but he managed to take his game to another level in 2021. He finished his […]
Read MoreQ&A With Otito Ogbonnia: Favorite Moment At UCLA, Senior Bowl, What He Brings To An NFL Team
With the 2022 NFL Draft a little over two months away, UCLA defensive lineman Otito Ogbonnia is absolutely a name to watch. Earlier this month, he showcased his skillset the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama. Ogbonnia had a nice career with the Bruins, racking up 76 total tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks and […]
Read MoreQ&A With T.J. Watt: DPOTY, “Big” Ben Roethlisberger, Partnership With Six Star Pro Nutrition, NFL’s Best Fans
It’s not often you get two all-decade pass-rushing talents from the same family. However, since entering the league in 2011 and 2017 respectively, J.J. and T.J. Watt have proven to be nightmare fuel for opposing offenses. (Don’t sleep on Derek either). Fresh off a record-tying 22.5 sack season and Defensive Player of the Year Award; […]
Read MoreQ&A With Mark Andrews: The NFL’s Best Tight End, Toughest Defender, Playing With Diabetes
In his fourth NFL season, Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews notched the best year of his young career, making good on a massive four-year, $56 million contract he signed with the team prior to the 2021 season. Through a full 17 games, the top-tier TE logged a career-high 1,361 yards and nine touchdowns on […]
Read MoreQ&A With George Moore: Shrine Bowl Experience, Oregon Career, Mario Cristobal’s Departure
After spending several years at Oregon, offensive tackle George Moore is ready to show that he has what it takes to make an impact in the NFL. Earlier this month, Moore put his skills on display at the Shrine Bowl in Las Vegas. It was a golden opportunity for him to show what he brings […]
Read MoreQ&A With Joe Montana: Why Tom Brady Isn’t Done Yet, Where Aaron Rodgers Should Play
Legendary NFL quarterback Joe Montana knows a thing or two about the quarterback position. In our recent conversation, I asked Montana almost exclusively about the position he mastered en route to four Super Bowls, three Super Bowl MVP and two MVP awards. From Tom Brady to Aaron Rodgers to Jimmy Garoppolo, Montana had plenty of […]
Read MoreQ&A With Carson Wells: Being An Underdog, Shrine Bowl Experience, What Separates Him From Other Prospects
Despite being a productive player in high school, Power Five programs overlooked Carson Wells. Colorado, however, saw something in the talented linebacker. Wells had to miss his first season with the Buffaloes due to a leg injury. Once he saw the field in 2018, he never looked back. From 2018 to 2021, Wells had 154 […]
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