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What Every Tennessee High School Athlete, Parent, and Coach Needs to Know About NIL
For three years now, Tennessee high school athletes have been able to legally earn money for their name, image, and likeness. They can sign sponsorship deals. They can charge for private lessons. They can monetize their social media. There is no cap on what they can make. And yet, based on the calls coming into
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Joey Barnard’s Draft Grade for the Carolina Panthers
TEAM: Carolina Panthers Overall Draft Grade: B+ CLASS OVERVIEW Total Picks: 7Primary Needs Entering Draft: OL, TE, EDGE, S, WR, DB Positions Addressed: OT, NT, WR, CB, C, S, LB SummaryCarolina entered the draft needing to improve the trenches and continue building around Bryce Young, and they largely accomplished that goal. The Panthers added size,
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USFL Player Evaluation of Louis Moore by Hudson Cregg
Louis Moore is a 5’11, 191-pound safety out of Indiana coming fresh off a national championship. He was a 0-star recruit in the class of 2020, where he committed to play JUCO at Navarro Community College during the 2020 and 2021 seasons. He entered the transfer portal and committed to Indiana on May 26th, 2022,
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USFL Player Evaluation of Joe Royer
Joe Royer is a tight end from the University of Cincinnati. He is from Cincinnati, OH and attended Elder HS. Royer was First Team All-Ohio his senior year of high school. He started his college career at the Ohio State university but transferred to Cincinnati after not seeing much playing time. He had a groin
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Joey Barnard’s NFL Draft Breakdown for the Atlanta Falcons
TEAM: Atlanta Falcons Overall Draft Grade: C+ CLASS OVERVIEW Total Picks: 6Primary Needs Entering Draft: WR, OT, DL, CB, LB Positions Addressed: CB, WR, LB, DT, OT Summary:Atlanta entered the draft needing impact talent at multiple positions but came away with a class built heavily on projection and upside. While there are intriguing traits throughout
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USFL Player Evaluation of Tyler Onyedim by Malcolm Folk
Tyler Onyedim is a double-stream nightmare, plain and simple. His ability to 2-gap blockers and still make the tackle is remarkable. At 6 ‘3’’, 295 lbs, Onyedim had the ideal size for an interior defensive lineman, and his play style matches his physical characteristics. Onyedim deals violent knockback at the point of attack and can
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USFL Player Evaluation of Jeremiah Wright by Shane Gillooly
Jeremiah Wright is a 6 ‘5, 348-pound Offensive Guard from Auburn University. A native of Selma, Alabama, Wright played both offensive and defensive line at Selma High, where he would establish himself as a top 30 recruit in the state of Alabama for the class of 2020. Wright would stay home and commit to Gus
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USFL Player Evaluation of Isaiah World by Tim McCormack
Isaiah World, offensive tackle, 6’5”, 323 pounds, from University of Oregon, is a developmental offensive line prospect whose evaluation is shaped by a combination of intriguing physical tools and a significant late-career injury. He attended Lincoln High School and grew up in San Diego, California. He was rated a three-star recruit by 247Sports and ESPN.
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USFL Player Evaluation of Jackie Marshall by Calvin Rhines
Jackie Marshall is a versatile, high-effort defensive lineman who brings a tweener profile with experience aligning across the front, including 1-tech, 2i, 3-tech, and 5-tech. At Baylor, he functioned primarily as a structure-based defender, logging significant snaps within the rotation and contributing through effort, physicality, and assignment discipline. On tape, Marshall showed flashes of athletic
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USFL Player Evaluation of Latrell McCutchin by Malcolm Folk
Latrell McCutchin is a true boundary corner standing at 6 ‘1”, 185 lbs. McCutchin uses his long arms and physicality to win his 1v1 matchup in press coverage. McCutchin plays with a feet-first mindset, making sure he is on top of the release before he strikes his hands, a rarity for a younger physical corner.