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2 days ago | 
atozsports.com | Ian Valentino |Ian Wharton
Santonio Holmes will always live in Ohio State infamy. Before the Buckeyes became WRU and a direct pipeline for elite receivers to go through en route to the NFL, Holmes was part of a different era at Ohio State. The team's run-heavy, defensive-first mantra defined the Jim Tressel era. While the Buckeyes were tremendously successful under a more conservative approach to game flow and playcalling, Holmes was an obvious star.
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1 week ago | 
atozsports.com | Ian Valentino |Ian Wharton
The college football world could get even more chaotic as President Donald Trump starts to dip his fingers into a world he knows little about. The good news is he's expected to name former Alabama head coach Nick Saban to a co-chair position of what could be a tremendously influential Presidential Committee. Texas Tech NIL collective founder Cody Campbell is expected to be Saban's co-chair.
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1 week ago | 
atozsports.com | Ian Valentino |Ian Wharton
A former Texas Longhorns wide receiver has decided to retire from football after a six-year college career. On Tuesday, Tennessee Volunteers receiver Bru McCoy shared via social media that he is stepping away from the sport for medical reasons. McCoy sustained a significant ankle injury that sidelined him for the 2023 season, though he managed to return to the field this past year.
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1 week ago | 
atozsports.com | Ian Valentino |Ian Wharton
One of the key storylines entering the 2025 college football season is whether Penn State can successfully emulate the recipe Ohio State used to win a National Championship last season. A big part of that strategy was not only adding some impact players from the transfer portal, but also returning key veterans and playmakers across the roster. Quarterback Drew Allar was the biggest fish for head coach James Franklin to lure back into the fold.
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2 weeks ago | 
atozsports.com | Charles Goldman |Ian Valentino |Ian Wharton
The Kansas City Chiefs' fifth-round pick is officially in!After trading up with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Kansas City Chiefs selected Oregon LB Jeffrey Bassa with the 156th overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. The Chiefs traded pick Nos. 164 and 225 to Pittsburgh for 156. 164 was the pick K.C. received in their first-round trade with the Philadelphia Eagles, moving down from pick No. 31 to pick No. 32. In that deal, they also acquired Ohio State LT Josh Simmons with pick No. 32.
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2 weeks ago | 
atozsports.com | Wendell Ferreira |Ian Valentino |Ian Wharton
The Shedeur Sanders fall is finally over, and he will be a Cleveland Brown after all. It's not how many people expected in the pre-draft process, but the Browns decided to select him early in the fifth round after trading up to pick 144. Now, the Browns have five quarterbacks on the 90-man roster.
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2 weeks ago | 
atozsports.com | Sophie Weller |AJ Schulte |Travis May |Ian Valentino |Rob Gregson
Day 1 is officially over and the New England Patriots only selection came in the early minutes. With the fourth overall pick, they got their starting left tackle, selecting LSU's Will Campbell. But, there are still a lot of other needs for the Patriots heading into the next 2 days. So, here are three positions they should address on Friday. 1.
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2 weeks ago | 
atozsports.com | John Sheeran |Ian Valentino |Ian Wharton
The Cincinnati Bengals have selected Texas A&M defensive end Shemar Stewart with the 17th overall pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Stewart is the second EDGE Cincinnati has selected with a first-round pick in the last three drafts. He'll join 2023 first-round pick Myles Murphy as a part of a rotation of pass-rushers under new defensive coordinator Al Golden. This will not be the last time the Bengals draft a defensive player this week, but Stewart is an explosive first swing.
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2 weeks ago | 
atozsports.com | Evan Winter |Ian Valentino |Ian Wharton
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft is officially in and Jason Licht and Co. have decided to take Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka in with the 19th overall selection. It's quite the decision, as Mike Evans is still playing at a Pro Bowl level, Chris Godwin just signed a three-year, $66 million deal, and Jalen McMillan capped off his rookie year on a streak few rookie wideouts have ever seen before.
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2 weeks ago | 
atozsports.com | Ian Valentino |Ian Wharton
On the eve of the 2025 NFL Draft, there is one surprise that we can already bank on. With LSU star left tackle and Penn State playmaker Tyler Warren on the cusp of making program history by becoming top 10 overall picks. Each player will be debuting one of the most beautiful custom accessories we've ever seen at the NFL Draft. Each will be wearing a Rolex that has been custom-engraved by Kettle, a custom luxury-watch and sports memorailia provider. Take a look at what we'll see on draft night.
