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We're one week away from the 2025 NFL Draft.
The first round of the three-day event will begin on Thursday, April 27. Roughly a dozen Texas Longhorns are expected to be selected within the seven-round draft. If Texas sees 12 or more players drafted it will break the school record of 11 players selected in a single draft (2024).
Pro Football Network released its two-round NFL mock draft on Wednesday and three Longhorns appeared in the first round. Defensive back Jahdae Barron is the first one off the board at No. 17 to the Cincinnati Bengals.
"No need to overthink this one," PFF said. "The Bengals need to find defensive reinforcements after committing to their high-powered offense in free agency. Jahdae Barron is not only one of the most talented players available here but also one of the most versatile."
Former Texas left tackle Kelvin Banks landed just after Barron to the Seattle Seahawks at No. 18 and wide receiver Matthew Golden is projected to the Denver Broncos at No. 20.
"With smooth routes, safe hands, and contested catch prowess, Golden could transform Denver’s passing game from Day 1," PFF said of Golden's fit with the Broncos.
In the second round, safety Andrew Mukuba lands with the Baltimore Ravens at pick No. 59 and defensive tackle Alfred Collins is projected to the Kansas City Chiefs at No. 63.
A few other Longhorns have the potential to sneak into the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft as well. Tight end Gunnar Helm, offensive tackle Cameron Williams and wide receiver Isaiah Bond have a realistic chance to hear their name called on Day 2.
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Oregon Ducks Dark Horse To Land Elite Five-Star Recruit Anthony 'Tank' Jones?
The Oregon Ducks are coming down to the wire in a massive recruiting battle with a couple of SEC powerhouses for one of the top uncommitted players in the 2026 recruiting cycle. Five-star edge rusher Anthony 'Tank' Jones is deciding between Alabama, Texas A M, and the Ducks. The Alabama native has yet to officially announce a commitment timeline, but is close to making a decision. Steve Wiltfong of On3 said that despite the Ducks coming on late in Jones' recruitment, offering him this past February on the same he landed a Texas A M offer. "Don’t sleep on the Ducks for Jones. The duo of Dan Lanning and Tosh Lupoi are formidable on the trail. On the NIL front it sounds like all three programs have been aggressive. I personally have talked more about Alabama and Texas A M during this process, but as a decision draws near I have a keen eye on Oregon as well," Wiltfong said. Wiltfong compared Jones' recruitment to Oregon cornerback Na'eem Offord's, as the Ducks gave a late push in both recruitments. Ohio State gave a big push, but the Ducks managed to sign Offord in a major recruiting win just one cycle ago in 2025. Safe to say, if Oregon coach Dan Lanning is able to land Jones, it would be another dark horse win on the recruiting trail for the program in back-to-back cycles. Jones is one of the best uncommitted players left on the board. The No. 4 edge rusher and No. 18 player in the country according to 247Sports Composite rankings, Jones is the third highest-ranked uncommitted recruit left in the rankings, just behind the No. 1 running back in the country, Savion Hiter, and the No. 1 safety in the country, Bralan Womack. On3's Recruiting Prediction Machines favors the Crimson Tide in Jones' recruitment, giving Alabama a 31.1 percent chance of landing their in-state recruit. Texas A M is given a 9.8 percent of landing Jones, meanwhile the Ducks have the worst odds of landing him with a 6.6 percent chance. The Ducks currently own the No. 11 recruiting class in the 2026 cycle according to 247Sports rankings and the addition of Jones would easily push them into the top ten. He would become the fourth five-star prospect to commit to Oregon behind offensive lineman Immanuel Iheanacho, safety Jett Washington, and tight end Kendre Harrison. Iheanacho is the No. 1 offensive tackle and No. 8 player in the country according to 247Sports Composite rankings. Washington isn't too far behind as the No. 23 player in the country and Harrison is right behind him at No. 28. Bringing in four five-star prospects and securing a future for the program would be the perfect way to begin the 2025 season and that's the way the Ducks are trending.
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Green Bay Packers 3rd Year Receiver Turning Heads At Training Camp
The Green Bay Packers have one of the youngest rosters in the NFL. A big reason for this is their wide receiver room. For the past three seasons, they have relied on rookies and second-year players to carry the load on offense from a pass-catching perspective. However, that has led to some inconsistent play. Last year, drops were a huge issue, especially for former fifth-round pick Dontayvion Wicks. He was able to get open but would drop the ball in key moments. Wicks is determined to change the narrative and is already turning heads in training camp. Green Bay Packers WR Dontayvion Wicks Looking Good Wicks was the star of the 2-minute drill during Friday’s training camp practice. He found a hole in the zone and ran the post route. Quarterback Jordan Love saw him immediately and unloaded a long ball. The former Virginia receiver was all alone and caught a 49-yard touchdown pass to end the drill. This was one of the many great plays Wicks made throughout the practice. He was asked about the play after the practice. “I knew I had the post,” Wicks said. “I had a man on me. I released, ran full speed. I knew X was over the top. So I stemmed out a little bit and broke flat across. It was a runaway, and J-Love gave me the ball and I ran under it, and that was all from there.” This is great news for the Green Bay Packers. Drops can often be attributed to a lack of confidence. They can snowball. Once a player drops one pass, it can snowball into more drops. The same can be said about catches. Once a player gets confidence, it can be hard to stop. If Dontayvion Wicks has gotten his confidence, the league should watch out. No Problems Getting Open Wicks had no problems getting open last year. According to ESPN Analytics, he was open on 84% of his routes, thanks to a quick burst off the snap and his ability to find gaps in the zone. However, getting open doesn’t matter if a player can’t bring in the ball. The Green Bay Packers hope this is the start of a new player in 2025. Matthew Golden has also looked good in training camp, and Jayden Reed has vowed to drop fewer passes as well in 2025. If that trio can haul in passes, this offense could be one of the best in the league. Final Thoughts We always have to be cautious about training camp news. It can sometimes point to what will happen in the season, but not always. However, this seems like a step in the right direction for the Green Bay Packers. If Wicks gains confidence now, that should carry over into the season.
All signs point to Yankees moving on from Anthony Volpe
With the trade for Ryan McMahon now complete, it would seem New York Yankees’ general manager Brian Cashman has fulfilled one of his three priorities. He can now cross third base off the list, which leaves the rotation and bullpen as his remaining priorities. However, according to one Yankees writer, Cashman might not be done with the infield. Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reported this after the McMahon trade: “The Yankees may not be done adding to their infield. A team source said the Yankees are interested in adding a right-handed hitter who could play the infield.” Kirschner adds that the Yankees have had interest in Willi Castro and Amed Rosario. But the question now is, how would another player fit in the Yankees’ infield? Needless to say, Paul Goldschmidt and Jazz Chisholm Jr. aren’t going anywhere, and McMahon is just getting there. That leaves the low-hanging fruit. Anthony Volpe has been at the center of controversy all this season. His 13 errors, many of which had come at make-or-break moments, amount to the second-highest total in the game. In addition, his bat has not been able to compensate, hitting .214/.286/.407 with 14 home runs. There was always a lot to like about Volpe. He won a Gold Glove in his rookie year, his power has always been promising and his speed is nothing to scoff at. Unfortunately, his glove has become a liability and his speed has also produced very few results. Volpe has swiped just 10 bags in 17 attempts. His power is the one thing that still has some upside, but it hasn’t been enough to justify a spot in the lineup. Both Castro and Rosario have been far more productive at the plate this season than Volpe. Kirschner doesn’t clarify how serious the Yankees are in their pursuit of another infielder, but that most likely isn’t available information. Having just turned 24, Volpe could still become the type of player that was expected from him as a top prospect. However, his recent performance has weighed heavily on his team’s efforts and it may be buying him a ticket out of the Bronx — or at least a spot on the bench.
Tigers' needs even more apparent after loss to Blue Jays
If the Detroit Tigers had to go on a slump, they arguably picked the best time. Because days before the July 31 trade deadline, their needs have never been more apparent. The Tigers (60-46) dropped their sixth consecutive game in a 6-1 loss to the AL-leading Toronto Blue Jays (63-42). Since July 9, Detroit is 1-12, the league's worst record. During that span, the offense has scored 33 runs (2.5 runs per game) with two shutouts. Batters are hitting .200 (84-of-421). On Saturday, the Tigers were 2-of-29 at the plate, with catcher Jake Rogers the only player to record a hit. The offense squandered another strong start from ace Tarik Skubal, who pitched six shutout innings, allowed five hits and three walks with seven strikeouts. Detroit's extended slump has demonstrated the team's glaring need for a quality bat in its lineup. But as awful as the offense has been, a more pressing concern might be adding arms to one of the league's worst bullpens. Per Baseball Reference, the Tigers are fourth-worst in relief pitching wins above replacement (WAR) at negative-3.5. In Saturday's loss, Will Vest and Chase Lee allowed all six of the Blue Jays' runs over the final two innings. Over the course of the team's prolonged skid, Tigers relievers have a ghastly 7.72 earned run average (ERA). Detroit was, at one point this month, 25 games above .500 and holding a staggering 14-game lead in the AL Central. The Tigers still have a sizable eight-game lead in the division with the Cleveland Guardians (51-52), Kansas City Royals (51-53) and Minnesota Twins (50-53) committed to mediocrity, but for a team that once looked like the AL's crown jewel, the past two-plus weeks have been a sobering wake-up call. The front office must get busy over the next couple of days to fortify the roster. Otherwise, Detroit's strong start could turn into a mirage.
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