Two for one for Pigskin draft grades … In the latest in his series of team draft profiles from last month’s draft, GBN Associate Editor Pigskin Paul Guillemette takes a look at what he liked and didn’t like from the drafts of both the Seattle Seahawks and Atlanta Falcons.
Pair of supp draft players signed as UDFAs … In the hours after Thursday’s supplemental draft from which no players were selected, Houston has signed former Purdue DT Ra’Zhan Howard, while Cincinnati signed Canadian WR Rashaun Simonise from Calgary.
No players taken in supp draft … The NFL’s annual summer supplemental draft came and went earlier this afternoon with none of the 6 players available being selected. That means that Purdue DT Ra’Zahn Howard, Mississippi CB Tee Shepard, Sam Houston State RB Jalen Overstreet, Concordia (Alabama) DE Cameron Walton, Virginia Tech LB Eddie D’Antuono and Calgary WR… Read More »
No missed game time for Tide duo … Alabama has announced that star Alabama junior OT Cam Robinson, a top 5-10 prospect for the 2017 draft, and DB Hootie Jones will not miss any game time as a result of an off-field incident earlier this summer in which they were found in a car in Monroe County, LA… Read More »
Baylor WR dinged … Baylor WR K.D. Cannon, a solid second-tier prospect for the 2017 draft, underwent what is being described as ‘successful’ surgery earlier today to repair a damaged MCL in his right knee. Cannon is expected to be ready to practice once the Bears open preseason camp in August and likely won’t miss any game action.
Canadian WR work out okay for NFL scouts … Former Calgary WR Rashaun Simonise, one of 6 players eligible for Thursday’s summer supplemental draft, worked out in front of scouts from a half dozen NFL teams earlier today. The 6 teams that made the trip to Calgary included Arizona, Indianapolis, Washington, Los Angeles, Green Bay and the New… Read More »
Pigskin celebration day(s) … The staff and management here at the GBN extend our warmest congratulations to Associate Editor and all-around college football and draft guru Pigskin Paul Guillemette who according to sources celebrated both his birthday and his 37th wedding anniversary in recent days. Not sure how old Pigskin actually is, although we can confirm that he… Read More »
Pigskin grades Bolts’ draft … In the latest in his series of team draft profiles from last month’s draft, GBN Associate Editor Pigskin Paul Guillemette takes a look at what he liked and didn’t like from the San Diego Chargers’ 2016 draft.
Pigskin grades Jags’ draft … In the latest in his series of team draft profiles from last month’s draft, GBN Associate Editor Pigskin Paul Guillemette takes a look at what he liked and didn’t like from the Jacksonville Jaguars’ 2016 draft.
UGA RB out with broken arm … Georgia has confirmed that junior RB Sony Michel is out for an indefinite period after he broke his arm, reportedly in an ATV accident over the weekend. The 5-10, 215-pound Michel underwent surgery earlier today and while a “a full recovery” is expected, there are no guarantees that he will be… Read More »
Pigskin grades Saints’ draft … In the latest in his series of team draft profiles from last month’s draft, GBN Associate Editor Pigskin Paul Guillemette takes a look at what he liked and didn’t like from the New Orleans’ 2016 draft.
Emerging Sooners junior CB in more hot water … Rising Oklahoma junior CB Jordan Thomas was arrested early Thursday morning on charges of assault and battery, public intoxication and interference. The 5-11, 190-pound Thomas is considered to be a top 100 prospect for either the 2017 or 2018 drafts after he lead the Sooners with 5 picks last… Read More »
Wishes for a happy and safe holiday weekend … From everyone here at the GBN, best wishes for a very happy and safe Canada Day to all our Canuckster friends today and an equally happy and safe Independence Day weekend to everyone south of the border. Of course, there’s lots to celebrate, not the least of which is… Read More »
Pigskin grades da Bears’ draft … In the latest in his series of team draft profiles from last month’s draft, GBN Associate Editor Pigskin Paul Guillemette takes a look at what he liked and didn’t like from the Chicago Bears’ 2016 draft.
Former Irish/Noles’ QB Golson heads north; signs with CFL’s Ti-Cats … Former Notre Dame and later Florida State QB Everett Golson, an undrafted free agent after the 2016 NFL draft, has been signed by Hamilton of the CFL and placed on the Ti-Cats’ practice roster. Golson started his college career with Notre Dame where he lead the Irish… Read More »
Training camp opening dates … Just a few more sleeps and we’ll be into July when NFL training camps open. Courtesy of Pro Football Focus here are the dates camps open for all 32 NFL teams.
Texans latest to sign top pick; three #1 still unsigned … Houston has reportedly signed former Notre Dame WR Will Fuller, the Texans’ opening round pick at the 2016 draft. Fuller, who was taken with the 21st player selected this past April, signed a4-year deal worth close to $11M with a club option for a 5th season. The… Read More »
Boiler DT to enter supp draft … ESPN is reporting that Purdue DT Ra’Zahn Howard will enter this summer’s supplemental draft. Howard is reportedly leaving school because of academic reasons. Howard, a three-year starter at Purdue, was suspended from the program in January and had indicated that he would be transferring. Howard, who is listed at 6-3, 325… Read More »
Pigskin grades Lions’ draft … In the latest in his series of team draft profiles from last month’s draft, GBN Associate Editor Pigskin Paul Guillemette takes a look at what he liked and didn’t like from the Detroit Lions’ 2016 draft.
CFL season kicks off … The Canadian Football League kicks off its regular season later this evening with Hamilton traveling down the road to play in Toronto at 7:30 PM ET tonight. The rest of the CFL’s opening week schedule has Montreal playing in Winnipeg on Friday night at 8:30 PM ET, while there is a double header… Read More »
Former Sooner RB/KR confirms Missou transfer … Former Oklahoma RB and KR Alex Ross has confirmed that he is leaving the Sooners and transferring to Missouri where he will be eligible for the 2016 season as a graduate transfer. The 6-1, 227-pound Ross never got many snaps with the Sooners’ regular offense, but has been one of the… Read More »
Pigskin grades Bucs’ draft … In the latest in his series of team draft profiles from last month’s draft, GBN Associate Editor Pigskin Paul Guillemette takes a look at what he liked and didn’t like from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 2016 draft.
Pack signs top pick … Green Bay announced the signing of former UCLA DT Kenny Clark, the team’s first-round pick at the 2016 draft, over the weekend. Clark was the last Packers’ draft pick to sign. Clark had also been one of just five 1st-round choices who had yet to sign. The remaining unsigned 2016 first-rounders include San… Read More »
Orange not the new orange for top FCS transfer … It turns out that former Delaware State DE Gabe Sherrod will not be transferring to Syracuse for his senior season after all. The 6-3, 255-pound Sherrod, who had 25 tackles for loss in 2015, the second most in FCS ranks last year, committed to Syracuse in March, but… Read More »
Irish WR Robinson retires … Notre Dame has announced that senior WR Corey Robinson has decided to give up football after suffering several concussions. The 6-5 Robinson, the son of former Navy Basketball Hall of Fame star David ‘The Admiral’ Robinson, was considered to be a future prospect earlier in his career, but his productivity and playing declined… Read More »
