Griffin Conant

Staff Writer at College Football Dawgs

Sports writing enthusiast✍🏻 Official Maxwell and Chuck Bednarik Award Voter🏈 Covering NFL/College Football for Athlon Sports

Articles

The Rams' 2025 Season Comes With a Unique Twist

1 month ago | athlonsports.com | Griffin Conant

Slowly but surely, the 2025 NFL regular season is coming into view. On Wednesday, Rams fans got one step closer to football euphoria with the arrival of the much-anticipated NFL Schedule Release Day. After narrowly falling to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Divisional Round, the Los Angeles Rams will begin their road to redemption on September 7, when they host the Houston Texans in a cross-conference showdown to open the season.
Rams Make Major Minicamp Announcement Before 2025 NFL Season

1 month ago | athlonsports.com | Griffin Conant

Aloha, Los Angeles Rams Fans!In just over a month, the Rams will kick off their mandatory NFL minicamp-with a tropical twist. As part of an exciting new partnership with the Hawai'i Tourism Authority (HTA), the Rams are heading to the "Paradise of the Pacific" to launch their offseason program. This unique collaboration aims to promote travel to the beautiful islands of Maui and Hawai'i. Dubbed "Mauicamp," the team will hold practices from June 16-19 at historic War Memorial Stadium on Maui.
Calls Mount for NFL to Take Action After Another Draft Prank Call Surfaces

2 months ago | athlonsports.com | Griffin Conant

While the 2025 NFL Draft weekend was filled with highs, the aftermath has brought plenty of lows. After Colorado star and new Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders went viral for being prank-called by the son of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich - a member of an Ole Miss fraternity - it quickly became clear he wasn't the only target. Several other draft prospects were also duped by pranksters.
Trusted NFL Source Hints at Jaw-Dropping First Round Move by Rams

2 months ago | athlonsports.com | Griffin Conant

Draft day has finally arrived. In just a few hours, months of mock drafts and endless speculation will be tossed aside as a new class of talent finds homes across the National Football League. Until the Tennessee Titans are officially on the clock with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the rumor mill will continue to churn-and one team generating buzz is the Los Angeles Rams. According to ESPN NFL analyst Peter Schrager, the Rams are a team to watch late in the first round.
Trusted NFL Source Hints at Jaw-Dropping First Round Move by Rams

2 months ago | sports.yahoo.com | Griffin Conant

Draft day has finally arrived. In just a few hours, months of mock drafts and endless speculation will be tossed aside as a new class of talent finds homes across the National Football League. Until the Tennessee Titans are officially on the clock with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the rumor mill will continue to churn—and one team generating buzz is the Los Angeles Rams. AdvertisementAccording to ESPN NFL analyst Peter Schrager, the Rams are a team to watch late in the first round.
Kalen DeBoer Takes Interesting Stance on Playing Two Quarterbacks

2 months ago | athlonsports.com | Griffin Conant

There's an old saying in football: if a team has two quarterbacks, it has none. But Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer might be looking to challenge that notion. With a heated three-man quarterback battle unfolding in Tuscaloosa, DeBoer faces a high-stakes decision as the summer draws near. Earlier this week, he was asked whether he'd consider playing multiple quarterbacks during the 2025 season. "There've been times where I've started seasons doing that, and we've gotten through it," DeBoer said.
Kalen DeBoer Issues Warning to Alabama Players Amid Nico Iamaleava Drama

2 months ago | athlonsports.com | Griffin Conant

College football or professional football? These days, it's getting harder to tell the difference. With the transfer portal in full swing since the 2018 season, the sport has turned into the wild, wild West-and recent developments are only adding fuel to the fire. In the wake of the Nico Iamaleava saga that stunned fans and insiders alike, Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer had a blunt message for his players moving forward. "These guys are getting an experience that they should not take for granted.
Rams Surface as Serious Threat to Reunite With Seven-Time Pro Bowler

2 months ago | athlonsports.com | Griffin Conant

Though the Los Angeles Rams are deep into offseason mode, the headlines keep coming-and the latest buzz has fans doing a double take. The Rams have emerged as a potential suitor for a familiar face in their secondary. In a recent post on X, Pro Football Focus (PFF) floated the possibility of the team reuniting with none other than All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey.
Fastest Wide Receiver in College Football Snubbed in Latest NFL Mock Draft

2 months ago | athlonsports.com | Griffin Conant

Throughout the twists and turns of the NFL Draft process, one name has consistently turned heads from coast to coast. Texas Longhorns star wide receiver Matthew Golden needs no introduction. As electric as a Tesla and just as fast, Golden made his mark during Texas' College Football Playoff run - then backed it up with a blazing 4.29-second 40-yard dash and an eye-popping 1.4-second 10-yard split at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Three NFL Teams That Make the Most Sense for Quinn Ewers

2 months ago | athlonsports.com | Griffin Conant

Approaching a week out from the 2025 NFL Draft, former Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers will soon be within the professional ranks. Though projected as a mid-round pick heading into next Thursday's NFL Draft, Ewers could be a valuable addition for several teams in need of a quarterback.