NFL Decision Day for #Illini DB Xavier Scott: will... he declare for the draft or play for Illinois in 2026? PFF said he's a top-120 prospect, so roughly a 4th-5th round pick. When healthy, he's a top Big Ten corner (first team all conference in 2024) However, he's had a history of injuries. Missing time in 2023 and 2025. He'd be a big boost for Illinois' secondary, which also returned Matt Bailey and Juice Clarke.show more

"It was either the league or Illinois." #Illini DB... Xavier Scott tells me he knew if he came back to college it would be in Champaign. "These guys took a chance on me my freshman year. The loyalty, the love I've got for the University of Illinois, I wanted to stay home."show more

Giles Jackson had an impressive Pro Day with a... 37.5” vertical and a 4.41 40 Yard Dash. He was one of the most productive receivers in the Big Ten with 909 yards in 2024. Will be a great addition for an NFL Franchise.show more

A big shoutout to Tyler Lockett, who has been... a huge part of the #Seahawks organization but never had the opportunity to play in a Super Bowl. He's here in spirit for sure this week, and great to hear (and not surprising) that he's rooting for the Hawks, per Ninoshow more

🎙️ Cooper Flagg on Kon Knueppel: "#4 pick is... a big deal." "...that's going to be a friend of mine for life. I think he's in a great situation, in a great spot, and I'm just so happy for him moving forward with the opportunity that he has."show more

Tyler Bremner cemented himself as one of the premier... arms in the country in 2024, when he posted a 2.54 ERA with 104 strikeouts to just 21 walks in 88.2 innings for UC Santa Barbara Baseball He's the top pitcher in the 2025 College Draft Class 👀show more

Alabama State FCS All-American CB James Burgess had himself... a day at practice Wednesday for Saturday’s Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl (NFL Network, 4 ET). Here, Burgess bats a pass that leads to a pick - one of several highlights. Burgess, the 2024 Aeneas Williams Award winner (top HBCU DB) said he has spoken to roughly 15 NFL teams this week.show more

Fantastic day for Nixa throws in the discus. 64.14/210’5... for a PR and US No. 6. #34 all time for the US as well. Hayden Mays had a fantastic day as well. Headed into the US top 25 with that one. Big day for the squad! Team title coming soon? #NSGBshow more

Brandon Aiyuk might be the BEST route runner in... all of football. Many around the league reportedly believe Aiyuk is poised for a “breakout” season. Deommodore Lenoir (49ers DB) even said Aiyuk will be a “top five” WR in the NFL this year. Aiyuk was reportedly the “best player” at 49ers minicamp, as George Kittle even said he was “cooking” the whole defense. The hype is REAL for the 49ers’ first round pick from 2020 😳show more

Camden Kozeal is coming off a solid year as... a freshman for the Hogs where he hit .333 with a .606 slug and peaked with a max exit velocity of 112 mph. A lineup mainstay for Arkansas Baseball, he's getting a bump in tomorrow's Top 200 college draft prospects.show more

Phillies top prospect 6’7” Andrew Painter throwing today. Great... sight in Clearwater. He will throw a bullpen very soon and hopefully join the starting rotation for the first time midseason. That will be a much anticipated debut.show more

Eric Rivers is a fun mystery box wide receiver... prospect. He was a walk-on at Memphis as a DB, hurt his shoulder, transferred to FIU as a WR convert in 2023, and broke out in 2024, posting 1172 yards and 12 TDs. FIU's conference is poor competition, but as a former DB, Rivers' 2024 production warrants merit and was through the roof: Y/RR: 3.57 Y/TPA: 3.5 1st down/RR: 14.6 He transferred to Georgia Tech in 2025, a school that went heavy RPO, throwing for only 16 passing TDs, and he still produced. He's currently carving up the Shrine Bowl. Video: Champside/YTshow more

Fun exchange from last night between Jordyn Tyson and... his older brother Jaylon, who currently plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers. 🤞 Jaylon was selected in the first-round of the 2024 NBA Draft out of Cal. Jordyn is on track to be a first-round NFL Draft pick. jordyn tysonshow more

One day he's going to be able to say,... "My husband recorded in Jamaica. We had an amazing time there, and the record turned out great. I also wanted this for my album. We had a great time in Costa Rica, too."show more

Jeremiah Smith is reportedly thought to be an “even... better prospect” than Travis Hunter is by some NFL scouts. One NFL scout reportedly believes Smith would be the “first or second” overall pick in this year’s draft if he was eligible. One NFL scout believes Smith is a “clone” of Julio Jones and a can’t-lose prospect. Smith said he believes it will only take him “5-6 games” to establish himself as a Top-10 WR in the NFL. The Buckeyes have yet another GENERATIONAL WR talent 🔥show more

So, for that big announcement. I have been deep... in the heart of Alabama today filming a scene for “End the Wait,” which stars my pal Dean Cain. I had a phenomenal time and can’t wait to see the movie in theaters about this time in 2026. It’s a tearjerker of a film and based on a true story.show more

#Illini Dick Butkus almost went to Notre Dame, his... son Matt told me. "On his on his recruiting trip to Notre Dame, he asked where the marriage dorms were, and they said, 'You play football here, you don't get married.'" "Illinois was like, 'Oh, these are brand new dorms, and we'll get her a job at the bank!'" Butkus played OL and LB for Illinois, and led them to a 1964 Rose Bowl championship. He finished 6th and 3rd in the Heisman in his last two seasons. He's one of two numbers retired at Illinois, and has a statue. In 1962, they allowed 26 PPG. In 1963, it dropped to 9.9 PPG. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears and became of the greatest linebackers to ever live. On Saturday, the Butkus Award ceremony was held, and the top LBs in HS, College and NFL were presented. Josh Rodriguez of Texas Tech, Jack Campbell of the Detroit Lions and Tyler Atkinson of Grayson High School in Georgia were the winnersshow more

Day 1 and already a big announcement as Austin... Martin is headed to the #MNTwins. He is our first Explore Minnesota player call up. After a 2023 season in which he showed all the tools, this is a deserving promotion for a guy that will get his first taste of the Majors. Congrats.show more