Month: April 2023
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NFL Draft: Interview with North Dakota RB Tyler Hoosman
North Dakota running back Tyler Hoosman’s speed and dominance on the field are only just the surface of who he is as an athlete. In 10 games with the team, he had 143 attempts for 882 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also had 15 receptions for 99 yards. As a handful of teams are in…
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First & Jenn’s 2023 NFL Draft – First Round
Below is my first (and probably last) first-round mock draft for the 2023 NFL Draft. I never take into account any potential trades that happen, but I know they will be somewhere in the first round. 1. Panthers – QB, Alabama, Bryce Young Young’s incredible arm talent and elasticity are going to be greatly developed…
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NFL Draft: Interview with Troy DT Shakel Brown
If you could take one look at defensive tackle Shakel Brown, you’d think he’d been in his position since he was little. However, his long-winding journey to the Draft is one of admirability and inspiration for others to achieve similar goals. Brown wavered between basketball and football in high school until he strictly focused on…
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1st & Jenn: 2023 NFL DRAFT Interview – Shakel Brown, DT from Troy
In a special edition of First & Jenn, Jenn McGraw sat down with 2023 NFL Draft prospect Shakel Brown, DT out of Troy. During his time 29 games at Troy, Brown had 58 total tackles (20 solo), eight tackles for a 32-yard loss, 4.5 sacks for 26 yards, one pass deflect, one forced fumble and…
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2023 NFL Draft: All Eight Division Breakdowns
With the NFL Draft beginning in just a little more than 24 hours, I have a complete list of each team’s needs and draft picks. Click below to find your division’s breakdown heading into the 2023 NFL Draft. 2023 NFL Draft: NFC North Breakdown 2023 NFL Draft: NFC South Breakdown 2023 NFL Draft: NFC East…
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NFL Draft: Interview with Utah State QB Logan Bonner
Logan Bonner has an exceptional resume from the two schools he competed at. While at Arkansas State, he spent five seasons there and went 271-of-469 passes for 3,166 yards and 30 touchdowns and only nine interceptions. Upon transferring to Utah State, Bonner went 325-of-529 for 4,381 yards and 42 touchdowns. He is also a versatile…
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NFL Draft: Interview with University of San Diego QB Judd Erickson
“Love the game, respect the game, and it’ll love you back.” Since he could walk, Judd Erickson lived by this mantra. Then in third grade, his football career began with tackle football. “I’ve been playing a little bit of flag football with my friends from school before that, but then one of my friends who…
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2023 NFL Draft: AFC West Breakdown
With the NFL Draft just a few days away, let’s take a look at each NFL team’s biggest needs heading into the Draft so they can guarantee success next season. Today, I’m analyzing the AFC West, who’s also had a quiet offseason but could definitely benefit from the draft. Kansas City Chiefs Overall Draft Picks: 31,…
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NFL Draft: Interview with Vanderbilt CB Jeremy Lucien
With almost all of the NFL teams searching for defensive help in the upcoming NFL Draft, Jeremy Lucien looks forward to potentially being a playmaker much like he was during his college years. The Jersey-born Pennsylvania native was named to First Team All-Conference and Player of the Year Honorable Mention at Choate Rosemary Hall High…
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2023 NFL Draft: NFC West Breakdown
With the NFL Draft just a few days away, let’s take a look at each NFL team’s biggest needs heading into the Draft so they can guarantee success next season. Today, I’m analyzing the NFC West, who’s also had a quiet offseason but could definitely benefit from the draft. I especially want to see a…
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