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| UFL's Destroyers select Payton Award winner Peterson |
Division I-AA College Football |
05/02/2011 |
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| th overall - on former Tennessee State center Cecil Newton Jr., the brother of Cam Newton, the 2010 Heisman Trophy winner who was the NFL's No. 1 overall draft choice of the Carolina Panthers this past Thursday. Cecil Newton has been a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars' organization. Virginia selected Albany defensive tackle Trevor Anderson with the fourth pick of the fifth round, and 25th overall. The 6-2, 295-pound All-Northeast Conference first-team selection had a strong senior season in 2010, collecting 45 to |
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| Lehigh OL Rackley goes to the Jaguars |
Division I-AA College Football |
04/29/2011 |
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| New York, NY (Sportsbooks) - Will Rackley became Lehigh's first NFL draft selection since 1995 when the Jacksonville Jaguars selected the offensive lineman in the third round with the 76th overall pick Friday night. Rackley, who measures 6-3 1/2, 309 pounds, played tackle at Lehigh, but is expected to shift inside to guard in the NFL. The three-time All-Patriot League first-team selection uses his strength wisely and has excellent technique. Rackley, from Riversale, Ga., was Lehigh's first draftee since defensi |
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| Panthers take Cam Newton at No. 1 |
NFL Football |
04/29/2011 |
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| ft. Locker, possessing a strong arm and good legs, holds the Huskies' record for career rushing yards by a quarterback (1,939). After the Dallas Cowboys took USC defensive tackle Tyron Smith with the No. 9 pick, Washington dealt the 10th pick to the Jacksonville Jaguars, who traded up to grab Missouri quarterback Blaine Gabbert. The Redskins received the No. 16 and No. 49 picks in return. The Houston Texans chose Wisconsin defensive end JJ Watt with the 11th pick before the Minnesota Vikings chose Florida State qua |
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| One last-gasp guess at the first round |
NFL Football |
04/28/2011 |
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| couping the second-round pick they gave away for Brandon Marshall and fill their greatest need with the fast- rising Leshoure, who may have passed Alabama's Mark Ingram as this draft's most coveted back. LAST PREDICTION: Mike Pouncey, C, Florida 16) Jacksonville Jaguars: Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue -- Jaguars can't count on Aaron Kampman holding up medically, and the hard-working Kerrigan appears to be their favorite among a deep crop of defensive ends. LAST PREDICTION: Kerrigan 17) New England Patriots (from Oakland |
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| In the FCS Huddle: FCS draft class not short on quality |
Division I-AA College Football |
04/25/2011 |
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| ian State: the 2010 Walter Payton Award winner, as a quarterback, played in three games with no receptions Philadelphia Eagles (fourth, 125) - Clay Harbor, TE, Missouri State: nine receptions for 72 yards and one touchdown in nine games (six starts) Jacksonville Jaguars (fifth, 143) - Larry Hart, DE, Central Arkansas: eight tackles and 1.5 sacks in 14 games Cincinnati Bengals (fifth, 152) - Otis Hudson, OG, Eastern Illinois: spent the season on the practice squad Jacksonville Jaguars (fifth, 153) - Austin Lane, DE, |
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| Best, worst first-round NFL draft picks |
NFL Football |
04/23/2011 |
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| seasons, finishing with four sacks and one interception, after going fifth overall. Memorable flare-up between Colts GM Bill Tobin and ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper came after Kiper faulted Colts for taking Alberts instead of QB Trent Dilfer. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS Best: T Tony Boselli, Southern California, 1995 Franchise's inaugural draft pick made the Pro Bowl in five of first six seasons and was three-time All-Pro selection. Injuries shortened his career to eight years, but he remains an integral part o |
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| More mocking while we wait |
NFL Football |
04/15/2011 |
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| ds -- quarterback and running back -- at later spots, as the best available options could be considered reaches. If they stay here, the versatile Pouncey could help bring some needed depth to the interior offensive line. LAST PREDICITION: Newton 16) Jacksonville Jaguars: Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue -- Jaguars lack reliable pass rushers and have shown a lot of interest in the ex-Boilermakers' star, whose work ethic and attitude have endeared him to the team's brass. LAST PREDICTION: Kerrigan 17) New England Patriots ( |
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| In the FCS Huddle: FCS Defensive Draft Possibilities |
Division I-AA College Football |
04/15/2011 |
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| 188 Projected Round: Fourth/Fifth The lowdown: It remains puzzling that Lindsey-Woods was not invited to the NFL Combine. His former teammate, running back Deji Karim, didn't get a combine invite last year, but was drafted in the sixth round by the Jacksonville Jaguars and accounted for himself as a rookie. Lindsey-Woods' ball-hawking style is his biggest asset. He collected six interceptions in both his sophomore and junior seasons, but he's so good in coverage that opposing quarterbacks shied away from him this |
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| Mock Draft #1: Newton's Fall? |
NFL Football |
04/01/2011 |
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| eing an upgrade at that spot. But if Newton's still on the board, look for Miami to snatch him up. Owner Stephen Ross desperately wants a marquee attraction to energize the fan base, and Chad Henne may not be the long-term answer at quarterback. 16) Jacksonville Jaguars: Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue -- The Jaguars have been searching for stability at defensive end for seemingly forever. Kerrigan's a high-motor, high-character player that will appeal to head coach Jack Del Rio, and the Boilermakers' standout proved he' |
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| Jags TE Lewis signs franchise tender |
NFL Football |
03/03/2011 |
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| Jacksonville, FL (Sportsbooks) - Pro Bowl tight end Marcedes Lewis has signed his franchise tender with the Jacksonville Jaguars, the team said late Thursday. The Jaguars made a slew of moves during the day, also announcing they have signed wide receiver Jason Hill and defensive backs David Jones and Tyron Brackenridge to undisclosed contracts. Lewis received the Jaguars' franchise tag last month following a career season that was highlighted by a personal-best 10 touchdown catches. The five-year pro also set c |
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