Three days of intense deal making is set to get underway as the 32 NFL franchise teams battle to boost their rosters. The NFL draft is imminent with the best college players waiting to find out where they will be playing next season. As always, the event will attract huge attention this year, so here’s a guide to the three days, along with some main trading predictions. … [Read more...] about Bold 2023 NFL Draft Draft Pick Predictions
NFL Draft
Jaxon Smith-Njigba Perfect Fit for Baltimore Ravens
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who was unavailable for most of this past season, due to what was designated as a lingering hamstring injury, is potentially the top wideout prospect in this NFL Draft class. He only had five catches for 43 yards in 2022, but he still holds the FBS Bowl Game and Ohio State single game record for receiving yards with 347 in the 2022 Rose Bowl (after the 2021 … [Read more...] about Jaxon Smith-Njigba Perfect Fit for Baltimore Ravens
C.J. Stroud Misses Out on Heisman, Still Could be #1 Overall Pick
NEW YORK- The idea of Ohio State's starting quarterback being the best overall player in the Big Ten and among the best in the country is certainly nothing new. It's a story we've seen more than Godzilla, Dracula and Batman combined. C.J. Stroud is much more than all that though. He's a hero like Batman to the Buckeye faithful and a terror like Dracula and Godzilla to Ohio … [Read more...] about C.J. Stroud Misses Out on Heisman, Still Could be #1 Overall Pick
Illini Football: Complete QB History 1980-Tommy DeVito
As William Shakespeare said, "past is prologue." If you want to know where you're going, then you must first become aware of where you've been. When Illini football was at its most exciting, and highest in relevancy, the 1980s, they were truly a bona fide NFL quarterback factory. And whenever the Illini have been good, or better, they have had at least solid, if not excellent … [Read more...] about Illini Football: Complete QB History 1980-Tommy DeVito
Top 5 Rookie Quarterbacks in NFL history
These Quarterbacks Made a Huge Impact on the Game Since their First Season Most of the iconic quarterbacks of the NFL have had a slow start. They typically come into a team before the previous quarterback is ready to move on so that they have time to train together. Thus we often don't see the newly drafted quarterback starting during the first year or so of his career. … [Read more...] about Top 5 Rookie Quarterbacks in NFL history
Jeff George: Polarizing NFL Bust Entering Illini Hall of Fame
The University of Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame commenced in 2017, and it wasn't until this year's class, announced today that a quarterback made the cut. Hard to believe, given all the great QBs that have donned orange and blue, that it took this long, but the drought ends with Jeff George. Yes, the Indianapolis native and Purdue transfer, who led Illinois to a Top 10 … [Read more...] about Jeff George: Polarizing NFL Bust Entering Illini Hall of Fame
Five QBs Who Could Be 2023 NFL Draft First Round Picks
Looking forward to the 2023 NFL Draft, there are a lot of questions as to who might be picking first. Many experts suggest the Houston Texans, while others predict the Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions or even the Carolina Panthers as potential options. If there is something specifically known about next year's draft, it's that the focus will be on the quarterback class. While … [Read more...] about Five QBs Who Could Be 2023 NFL Draft First Round Picks
Notre Dame DB Kyle Hamilton a Great Fit for Baltimore Ravens
Maybe the best pure prospect in the 2022 NFL Draft, regardless of position, Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton has probably found the perfect home with the Baltimore Ravens. Selected 14th overall, in the first round of the draft last night, Hamilton goes to a franchise synonymous with defense. … [Read more...] about Notre Dame DB Kyle Hamilton a Great Fit for Baltimore Ravens