There may not be an NFL analyst in the business right now more charismatic than Marcus Spears. He brings so much energy and knowledge to ESPN’s NFL Live each week. Spears, a 2005 first-round pick from LSU, spent the majority of his NFL career with the Dallas Cowboys. As a result, he’s usually brought on air […]
Read MoreQ&A With Jonathan Taylor: Biggest Lesson From Rookie Season, 2021 Expectations, Playing Alongside Carson Wentz
Stay ready so you don’t have to get ready. That’s something Jonathan Taylor learned very early in his NFL career. Taylor knew he’d have a prominent role with the Indianapolis Colts after they selected him with the 41st pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. What he didn’t know, however, was that Marlon Mack would go […]
Read MoreQ&A With Chet Holmgren: Future At Gonzaga, High Expectations, Winning Gatorade National Player Of The Year
Chet Holmgren added another accomplishment to his résumé on Wednesday, as he was named the 2020-2021 Gatorade National Player of the Year. Holmgren, the No. 1 recruit from the 2021 class, will play college basketball at Gonzaga. He announced his commitment back in April. In his final season at Minnehaha Academy, Holmgren averaged 20.8 points, […]
Read MoreQ&A With Jalen Suggs: Gonzaga Career, Game-Winner Against UCLA, First Purchase After Draft, Work With Gatorade
Jalen Suggs immediately became a sensation at Gonzaga, averaging 14.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game as a freshman. Though he didn’t finish this season with a national title, he was responsible for one of the best shots we’ve seen in college basketball history. After the NCAA Tournament came to an end, Suggs […]
Read MoreQ&A With Jaxson Dart: Gatorade Player Of The Year, Relationship With Clay Helton, What USC Fans Should Expect
USC freshman quarterback Jaxson Dart upgraded his résumé this week, as he was named the 2020-21 Gatorade National Football Player of the Year. Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence surprised Dart with the news, telling him that he won the award over a Zoom call. It was a really awesome moment for both Lawrence and Dart. […]
Read MoreQ&A With Trevor Lawrence: Relationship With Urban Meyer, Work With Gatorade, Thoughts On Tim Tebow Signing, What His Madden Rating Should Be
Immediately after Trevor Lawrence led Clemson to a national title in 2018, he was labeled the best quarterback prospect in the country. Expectations like that at such a young age can be a burden, but Lawrence was never fazed by them. Fast forward three years later, the Jacksonville Jaguars selected Lawrence with the No. 1 […]
Read MoreQ&A With Giorgi Bezhanishvili: Illinois Career, Overcoming Hardships, NBA Future, Why His Mother Is His Hero
Throughout his life, Illinois forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili has faced a ton of adversity. While he could’ve given up at any point in his basketball career, the mentality his mother instilled in him wouldn’t allow him to. Bezhanishvili’s mother left Rustavi, Georgia shortly after he was born due to economic hardships. She decided to work multiple […]
Read MoreQ&A With Cameron Krutwig: Loyola-Chicago Career, Declaring For NBA Draft, Why His Vision Makes Him A Special Player
After playing such a prominent role in yet another Loyola-Chicago postseason run in March, star center Cameron Krutwig decided to declare for the 2021 NBA Draft. There’s no question that he’ll go down as one of the best players to ever suit up for the Ramblers. Krutwig finished his Loyola-Chicago career with three regular season […]
Read MoreQ&A With Allyson Felix: Using Her Platform For Change, Training During COVID-19, USA Track & Field Legacy
For the last two decades, Allyson Felix has been the face of American track & field. After bursting onto the scene at just 18 years old at the 2004 Athens Olympics, she’s gone on to become one of the most accomplished athletes in Olympic history. Felix is a six-time gold medalist and nine-time medalist at […]
Read MoreQ&A With Laura Rutledge: Balancing Her Roles, Covering 2021 NFL Draft, Kyle Trask’s Future, Early CFB Predictions
Laura Rutledge’s rise to stardom at ESPN has been extremely impressive. She began her time with the company as a sideline reporter for college football before working her way up to becoming the host of the new-look NFL Live. Rutledge was recently in Cleveland with the rest of the NFL Live crew to cover the 2021 NFL Draft. It […]
Read MoreQ&A With Elena Delle Donne: Partnering With P&G, Off-Court Hobbies, Preparing For Olympic Games, Team USA Goals
Despite sitting out the 2020 WNBA season due to medical concerns, Elena Delle Donne used her platform to keep her fans entertained during what was a very challenging year for everyone. It was a true act of kindness from the two-time WNBA MVP. With the Olympics on the horizon, Delle Donne partnered with Procter & […]
Read MoreQ&A With Victor Dimukeje: Duke Career, Draft Process, What He’ll Bring To NFL
Duke edge rusher Victor Dimukeje checks off a lot of boxes for NFL scouts. Not only was he extremely productive at the collegiate level, he has a lot of experience since he was a four-year starter. During his 49 starts with the Blue Devils, Dimukeje racked up 161 total tackles, 32 tackles for loss, 21.5 […]
Read MoreQ&A With Zeandae Johnson: Cal Career, Pro Day Performance, Taking His Game To The Next Level
Zeandae Johnson left it all out on the field during his time with the California Golden Bears. Now, he’s ready to show that he has what it takes to play in the NFL. During his six-year run with the Golden Bears, Johnson had 62 total tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, two passes defended […]
Read MoreQ&A With CJ Marable: Coastal Carolina Career, NFL Draft Talk, What Makes Him A Special RB
The dynamic duo of CJ Marable and Grayson McCall played a major role in Coastal Carolina’s dominance last season. While the latter will remain at the university for at least one more season, the former is ready to take his game to the next level. Over the course of his Coastal Carolina career, Marable had […]
Read MoreQ&A With Zac Thomas: Appalachian State Career, NFL Draft Preparation, Proving Critics Wrong
Zac Thomas has been flying under the radar throughout this draft process, but that’s nothing new for the Appalachian State quarterback. During his college career, Thomas completed 63.0 percent of his passes for 6,979 yards, 69 touchdowns and 23 interceptions. Additionally, he had 1,301 yards and 19 touchdowns on the ground. As a result, he […]
Read MoreQ&A With Eli Stove: Auburn Career, Iron Bowl Rivalry, NFL Expectations
If NFL coaches are looking for a Swiss Army knife in this year’s draft, Eli Stove might just be the right prospect for them. Stove spent five years with the Auburn Tigers. He first joined the program back in 2016. During his time there, he proved that he can make plays as a receiver, runner […]
Read MoreQ&A With Rashad Byrd: Georgia Southern Career, Preparing For NFL, Favorite CFB Moment
Rashad Byrd isn’t considered the top linebacker in the 2021 NFL Draft, but there’s no question that he has the necessary skills to succeed at the next level. Just from watching Byrd’s tape at Georgia Southern, you’ll notice that he has sideline-to-sideline speed and smooth footwork. He’s shown that he can drop in coverage, rush […]
Read MoreQ&A With Frank Darby: Arizona State Career, Playing For Herm Edwards, What He’ll Bring To An NFL Roster
Energy, toughness and game-changing potential. That’s what an NFL team is getting if they select Arizona State wide receiver Frank Darby in this year’s draft. Darby had to wait his turn at Arizona State, since the program had two superstars at wideout in N’Keal Harry and Brandon Aiyuk over the last few seasons. He didn’t […]
Read MoreQ&A With Tutu Atwell: Louisville Career, NFL Draft Process, What Motivates Him
Throughout his football career, Tutu Atwell has been told that he’s too small. And yet, that hasn’t stopped the Louisville wide receiver from torching opposing secondaries. Atwell had a fantastic run with the Cardinals, hauling in 139 passes for 2,303 yards and 20 touchdowns in a three-year span. He earned All-ACC honors during his sophomore […]
Read MoreQ&A With Tre Norwood: Oklahoma Career, NFL Draft Preparation, Playing For Lincoln Riley, Sooners’ Defensive Improvements
Tre Norwood began his career at Oklahoma as a cornerback, but over the past few years he’s developed into a hybrid defensive back. In fact, his ability to line up anywhere in the secondary makes him an intriguing prospect in this year’s NFL Draft. There were plenty of question marks surrounding Norwood heading into last […]
Read MoreQ&A With Kylin Hill: Mississippi State Career, The Power Of His Voice, What He’ll Bring To An NFL Team
Kylin Hill certainly knows how valuable he is on the football field. More importantly though, he knows how valuable his voice is off it. Prior to the start of the 2020 season, Hill said he would sit out the year if Mississippi did not change its state flag. At the time, the state flag included […]
Read MoreQ&A With Mark Webb: Georgia Career, NFL Future, Favorite SEC Rival, Playing For Kirby Smart
Mark Webb had to wait a few years before he could show what he’s made of, but the talented defensive back certainly didn’t disappoint once he was named a starter for the Georgia Bulldogs. Webb showcased his skillset in 2019, compiling 38 total tackles, three tackles for loss, three passes defended and a forced fumble. […]
Read MoreQ&A With Justin Henderson: Favorite Moment At Louisiana Tech, Path To NFL Draft
Justin Henderson’s path to the NFL Draft featured a handful of twists and turns, but he’s still about to reach his destination. After a great career at Lake Wales High School, Henderson took his talents to Coffeyville Community College. It wasn’t necessarily his first choice, but he took advantage of the opportunity and played his […]
Read MoreQ&A With Jarell White: Cincinnati Career, NFL Future, Why He’s Underrated
In college, Jarell White was listed as a linebacker. Later this year when he’s on an NFL roster, he’ll most likely be listed as a safety. Regardless of which position he lines up at, the Cincinnati product will remain a playmaker. White had an exceptional run with the Bearcats, compiling 247 total tackles, 25 tackles […]
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