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On its own, having a standard 5 years to play 5 seasons of NCAA sports makes sense, but how do you implement this change without causing chaos? Or lawsuits? If it feels like the transfer portal season has been wild, it’s been actually far calmer than previous years… but one thing that could throw it […]
The biggest talk of college athletics over the last few weeks has been around the possibility of the NCAA moving to a 5-in-5 rule, meaning five years to play five years of your college sport. There is plenty of momentum for this to go through, as redshirt years have practically become non-existent, but will the […]
With the summer months coming, Ohio State should start to see a lot of their spring recruiting efforts pay off in the form of commitments. Hosting numerous prospects the last several weeks, it’s been clear this coaching staff has made some key moves for many of their top priorities. Last night’s success in the NFL […]
It’s been a wild week for the Notre Dame football program already, and it’s about to get wilder. With the NFL Draft now in full swing, the annual spring Blue-Gold Game seems like it’s getting lost in the shuffle a little bit. So let’s talk about it a little bit. As with every spring game, […]
The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft has come and gone. The Miami Dolphins added a couple of players that should play immediately and make an impact on this football team. The Dolphins were originally slated to select at #11, but traded back one spot with the Dallas Cowboys and acquired two extra fifth […]
Real Madrid visit Sevilla to face Betis, and they’ll do so without key players Eder Militao and Arda Güler. Camavinga will likely replace the Turkish player, while Huijsen is expected to start alongside Rüdiger in the center of the defensive line. Real Madrid predicted XI: Lunin; Trent, Huijsen, Rüdiger, Carreras; Tchouaméni, Camavinga, Valverde, Bellingham; Mbappé […]
History was made Thursday night during the first round of the NFL Draft. Some might say it was “extremely historic,” but I don’t need a grammar lesson from POTUS — so let’s just say it was insanely historic and leave it at that. For the first time ever, the first two running backs selected in […]
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For the fourth-straight year, the American Conference did not produce a first-round NFL Draft selection. Although that streak remains in tact, the conference remains rich in talent for the six remaining rounds, similar to previous years. In 2025, the American generated six draft picks with East Carolina cornerback Shavon Revel Jr. and Tulane cornerback Caleb […]
Well, I didn’t think it would be possible, but Chelsea’s 6-0 defeat at the Etihad back in 2019 is no longer the worst Chelsea performance in the history of the WAGNH Community Player Ratings. It wasn’t quite beaten, but it was exactly matched by Tuesday’s 3-0 defeat to Brighton. Three of Liam Rosenior’s last six […]
The Seattle Seahawks entered the 2026 NFL draft with few needs, and addressed the biggest one in Round 1. After a couple of surprises up top, the Seahawks found Notre Dame’s and the NCAA’s RB2 still available. And thus, Jadarian Price’s Seattle career begins. If you’re new to the scene on Price…yes, it is extremely […]
Titans Take Carnell Tate Fourth Overall in 2026 NFL Draft The Tennessee Titans selected Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday night in Pittsburgh. The pick hands quarterback Cam Ward a new top target. Tate, 21, walked the stage shortly after commissioner Roger [...]
For a second straight year, the New England Patriots went offensive tackle in the first round. After picking Will Campbell fourth overall in 2025, they have now added Caleb Lomu out of Utah with the 28th selection in the NFL Draft. Let’s grade the pick. Instant grades: Patriots draft OT Caleb Lomu 28th overall Bernd […]
The two best running backs entering this year’s NFL Draft, were Notre Dame stars Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price. Love went to the Arizona Cardinals with the 3rd overall pick, but Jadarian Price had to wait a bit longer to hear his name called. With the 32nd pick in the first round of the NFL […]
The newest Tennessee Titan is just 20 years old. With the 31st pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Titans have selected Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn. Here’s what you need to know. Stats & Accolades What the Titans are getting: Young (20 years old at start of season) and prototypical edge rusher with traits-y profile […]
Indiana football broke its NFL first round drought of multiple decades when quarterback Fernando Mendoza was picked first overall on Sunday night. The program added a second when wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. was selected 30th overall by the New York Jets. Cooper Jr. spent three seasons in Bloomington, remaining with the program during the […]
The Jets landed a champion at pick No. 30 in the 2026 draft. A national champion, that is. WIth the 30th pick in the 2026 draft, the Jets selected wideout Omar Cooper, who was one of No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza’s top targets en route to a National Championship. Here’s everything you need to know. […]
The Chiefs landed Peter Woods, DT, Clemson at No. 29. Here’s what you need to know about him. Stats & Accolades What the Chiefs are getting: A young interior defender who was better in 2024 than 2025. Has plenty of room for growth physically but already exhibits surprising play strength at sub-300 pounds. Can mix […]
Former standout IU football wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. gave the program a second first-round pick in Thursday’s 2026 NFL draft. The 6-foot, 204-pound receiver, an Indianapolis native, was selected by the New York Jets with the 30th pick. Over ... The post Former IU football wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. selected No. 30 overall in 2026 NFL draft appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .
The Chargers selected Miami edge rusher Akheem Mesidor with the 22nd pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Mesidor will be an older rookie (25 years old when the new season starts) but you cannot deny how much of an impact he can make getting after the quarterback. He led the ACC with 12.5 sacks in […]
Big day for the Dolphins, who added a cornerback at pick No. 27. Here’s what you need to know about San Diego State’s Chris Johnson. Stats & Accolades What the Dolphins are getting: Johnson is a high-floor cornerback who progressed rapidly in college from a backup his first two seasons into the conference’s co-defensive player […]
The Detroit Lions selected Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller with the 17th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Miller was a player we profiled often on Pride of Detroit, and you can read some detailed things about him in the following articles. But here are five things you need to know about the Lions’ […]
The Bears drafted Dillon Thieneman, safety, out of Oregon on Thursday night with the 25th overall pick. Here’s what you need to know. Stats & Accolades What the Bears are getting: Thienemann has been an impact player across two schools in all three seasons of his collegiate career. He’s a versatile chess piece for a […]
Well, with all the speculation swirling about A.J. Brown’s future in Philadelphia, the team made things pretty clear for fans on Thursday night, trading up in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft to select WR Makai Lemon out of USC. If Brown was still in the plan for this upcoming season, it’s hard […]
The Cowboys just added one of the top players of the 2026 draft class, and didn’t have to give up much extra to go get him. After trading up to 11th with the Miami Dolphins, Dallas made Ohio State safety Caleb Downs their first pick in 2026. As one of this year’s highest-rated prospects, what […]