With the 39th overall pick, the New York Jets selected former Florida Gator Marcus Maye, the second Gator to be drafted into the NFL. Maye’s Time as a Gator Marcus Maye has been overshadowed and underrated in recent years on Florida’s defense due to stars such as Vernon Hargreaves III and Jalen …
Read More »Recap of Wild First Round of 2017 NFL Draft
The first round of the 2017 NFL Draft is in the books and it was a whirlwind. The round had a little bit of everything from big trades involving teams moving up for quarterbacks, to a player from Temple being taken before anyone from Alabama. Top Ten Myles Garrett was …
Read More »Lions Select Jarrad Davis In First Round with 21st Overall Pick in Draft
With the 21st overall pick, the Detroit Lions selected Jarrad Davis, the first Gator off the board in the 2017 draft. Davis was the second linebacker taken, being drafted before other notable prospects like Rueben Foster and Raekwon McMillan. Davis figures to get a good amount of playing time early …
Read More »2017 NFL Draft Preview: Gators Look to Make Leap to NFL
The 2017 NFL Draft is here, and with it come the hopes of many Gator players of finally being able to play on Sundays in the NFL. Last year, Florida tied for with Alabama and Notre Dame for the fourth most selections last year (7) and had two taken in …
Read More »UCF Ready for 2017 Spring Game
The University of Central Florida Knights are ready to take the field for their 2017 spring game. After a healthy set of spring practices, head coach Scott Frost feels his team is ready to show all they have to offer this season and the improvements this program has made. Last Season …
Read More »Early Season and Early Changes for the Jacksonville Jaguars
The offseason for the NFL doesn’t really mean that everyone is “off.” Adjustments are being made with positions and the staff. Teams are hosting college football’s best draft prospects before the NFL draft. Also, players can voluntarily come in before the preseason to workout. The voluntary period of the offseason …
Read More »Solomon Thomas Ready for NFL Draft
Stanford’s Solomon Thomas, one of the top defensive prospects in the 2017 NFL Draft, is more than prepared for April 27. Thomas is confident in his abilities and is ready to take on any opportunity he is offered. Versatility Perhaps one of the best qualities about Solomon Thomas is his versatility. He …
Read More »Miami Hurricanes Spring Coming to a Close
Spring practice is winding down for the Miami Hurricanes as question marks surround the team. The Hurricanes final practice will take place Thursday. Due to renovations to Hard Rock Stadium, their third and final scrimmage will be at Boca Raton high school on Saturday. Boca Raton is Miami head coach, …
Read More »Gators in the NFL Draft
Thursday, April 27 marks the day that college football players from around the nation will be finding new homes… the 2017 NFL Draft is upon us. Florida prospects have proven to have a lot to offer the NFL, especially coming from the defensive side of the ball. Eight Gators participated …
Read More »NFL Draft Preview: First Round Predictions
The 2017 NFL Draft will showcase some of the most talented athletes on the planet as they transition from collegiate to professional football. All eyes are on the Cleveland Browns, the team that holds the NFL’s worst 2016 record and subsequent top draft pick. Pro Football Focus Senior Analyst Steve …
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