ESPN staff writer Previously a college football reporter for CBSSports.com University of Florida graduate Joined ESPN in 2011 New Jersey native and author of two published novels The NFL combine is crucial to the 2023 draft, sure, but it might be more important for the non-draft news and notes two weeks ahead of the start of NFL free agency. That’s […]

Covered Broncos for nine years for Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News Previously covered Steelers, Bills and Titans Member of Pro Football Hall of Fame Board of Selectors since 1999 INDIANAPOLIS — Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson said he has referred to himself as “Cam Jackson” because he liked Cam Newton and Lamar Jackson so much. During the quarterback workouts […]

Covered Broncos for nine years for Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News Previously covered Steelers, Bills and Titans Member of Pro Football Hall of Fame Board of Selectors since 1999 INDIANAPOLIS — Texas running back Bijan Robinson knows the math may be against him, but he said there should be no hesitation about selecting him early in the first round […]

Covered NFL since 1997, Cowboys since 2003 Previously covered Bengals and Dolphins Lives in Dallas area with his wife and two children INDIANAPOLIS – Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones’ arrival at the NFL scouting combine on Friday was delayed because of poor weather, but he still spoke on the team bus for more than an hour, touching […]

Covered Broncos for nine years for Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News Previously covered Steelers, Bills and Titans Member of Pro Football Hall of Fame Board of Selectors since 1999 INDIANAPOLIS — Michigan cornerback DJ Turner put himself on one of history’s shortest lists at the NFL’s scouting combine Friday, running the 40-yard dash in a blazing 4.26 seconds at […]

Covered Panthers, NFL for 11 years More than 25 years experience covering NFL, college football and NASCAR Joined ESPN in 2006 INDIANAPOLIS — Kentucky quarterback Will Levis didn’t hesitate Friday when asked why he decided to throw at the NFL combine when not all the top draft prospects will. “Because I’ve got a cannon,” Levis said with a smile. “I […]

Drills at the 2023 NFL combine got started on Thursday in Indianapolis, with the top defensive linemen and linebackers in the 2023 NFL draft class showcasing their skills in front of all 32 teams. Defensive backs and special teams follow on Friday (3 p.m. ET), quarterbacks and pass-catchers will be on Saturday (1 p.m. ET), and offensive lineman and running […]

Covered University of Florida for 13 seasons for ESPN.com and Florida Times-Union Graduate of Jacksonville University Multiple APSE award winner The Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to place the franchise tag on tight end Evan Engram, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Thursday. The tight end franchise tag is $11.345 million. The deadline for teams to use the franchise tag […]

Jalen Carter has returned to the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Thursday, after the former Georgia star’s arrest Wednesday on charges of reckless driving and racing in connection with a crash that killed a Bulldogs teammate and a recruiting staff member. Carter, one of the top prospects in next month’s NFL draft, returned […]

Covered Broncos for nine years for Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News Previously covered Steelers, Bills and Titans Member of Pro Football Hall of Fame Board of Selectors since 1999 NFL team decision-makers are digging into 2023 draft preparations as combine workouts kick off in Indianapolis Thursday. Of course, everything will come back to the game tape, but prepare yourself […]