David Kenyon

Indiana

National CFB and CBB Writer at Bleacher Report

National CFB, CBB and NFL writer @BleacherReport. It's not the cold, it's the wind.

Articles

Ranking the Unluckiest NBA Draft Lottery Teams of All Time

4 days ago | bleacherreport.com | David Kenyon

Similar to Utah, the good news is the Miami Heat rarely have found themselves in the lottery. It's only happened 11 times. The bad news, obviously, is the results have never been positive. Miami dropped three positions in both 1989 and 1991, along with falling one spot in 1990, 1993, 2003 and 2008. That meant falling out of the No. 1 position in the 1989 and 2008 drafts, the latter of which featured Derrick Rose (with Michael Beasley going to the Heat).
Spring 2025 College Football Transfers Who Will Have Immediate Impact

1 week ago | bleacherreport.com | David Kenyon

Although most player movement happens in the winter months, the transfer portal stays plenty busy in the spring. The latest transfer window began in mid-April, and it moved some big-name players around-or into-the Football Bowl Subdivision. Now-former Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava was the major name, and several recent all-conference players found a new home, as well.
College Football QB Battles Still Undecided After 2025 Spring Practices

1 week ago | bleacherreport.com | David Kenyon

Throughout the offseason, few topics generate as much attention in the college football world than quarterback competitions. They can, after all, make or break a team. While in-season switches will happen, every program enters the regular season with an initial answer at QB. Some battles are decided quickly-see Arch Manning at Texas-but many linger from spring practice into the summer and fall camp.
College Football Players Poised for Bounce-Back Years in 2025

2 weeks ago | bleacherreport.com | David Kenyon

When a college football player emerges as a core contributor, expectations for the future, naturally, only get higher. Gameday is not always so kind, however. The unfortunate truth is that development is more like a roller coaster than a gradual, steady or sharp ascent. There are high highs, low lows and everything in between-and that's just one month of the season. Looking ahead to the 2025 campaign, there are many bounce-back candidates around the country.
Realistic Expectations for Every CFB Program with a New HC in 2025

2 weeks ago | bleacherreport.com | David Kenyon

When money is abundant, patience is thin. That's the nature of the coaching world in college football, where the leader of a successful program one season may be looking for a different job within a year. That all makes for a dizzying carousel each offseason. In the 2025 campaign, there will be 28 new permanent coaches around the Football Bowl Subdivision. Expectations for them, as you can imagine, vary greatly.
The 9 Best NFL Undrafted Players of All Time

2 weeks ago | bleacherreport.com | David Kenyon

Antonio Gates, TE9 of 9 Harrison played college ball at Kent State from 1998-2001, overlapping with Antonio Gates (2001-03) for one year. They never suited up together, though, because Gates only played basketball-and helped the Golden Flashes reach the Elite Eight in 2002. But the two-time All-MAC player on the hardwood headed for the gridiron in 2003. San Diego took a chance on Gates, who surged into a first-string spot as a rookie tight end.
8 Biggest NFL Draft Busts of All Time

3 weeks ago | bleacherreport.com | David Kenyon

Few moments on the NFL calendar create as much optimism as the draft. Every offseason, fans believe-or, in some years, they need to believe. They trust in the front office, the scouting department. They're ready to see a rebuild take a positive step or a playoff contender become a Super Bowl hopeful. And, hey, this is a difficult job. Even the best executives and organizations make mistakes, and draft classes are always going to have misses.
Biggest Names in the Transfer Portal After Start of 2025 Late Entry Window

3 weeks ago | ourcommunitynow.com | David Kenyon

Nico Iamaleava, QB Right or wrong, Nico Iamaleava has become the poster child for the challenge of the name, image and likeness (NIL) era. Was he already well-compensated at Tennessee? Yes. Given that other quarterbacks—former Georgia, now-Miami starter Carson Beck, for example—land a major payday this offseason, did it make sense for Iamaleava to negotiate for a raise in Knoxville? Yes. Did he overplay his hand? Was Tennessee justified in refusing to meet his demands?
Ranking the 10 Best NFL Draft Trades of All Time

1 month ago | bleacherreport.com | David Kenyon

As if NFL draft season isn't already interesting enough, trades add a fascinating variable to the excitement. In reality, most agreements don't amount to meaningful results. Making an NFL impact is incredibly tough, and many of the swapped picks become players who ultimately don't have long careers. But the best trades? Those can reshape a franchise. The following deals-which sometimes led to a very one-sided outcome-all involved some of the biggest names in NFL history.
Bleacher Report's Way-too-early 2025-26 Men's College Basketball Top 25

1 month ago | bleacherreport.com | David Kenyon

While the celebrations of Florida's national championship victory over Houston are ongoing, the college basketball universe is moving on. Yes, my friends, it's Way-Too-Early Top 25 season. If your favorite team is not listed, I may have encouraging news: These perceptions are destined to change because of the transfer portal. On the other hand, it's possible that several teams included in these way-too-early rankings are going to lose a few important pieces.