The second day of the 2026 NFL Draft is in the books after selections were made in Rounds 2-3 on Friday. Here are five of the best fits from the night as some teams addressed roster needs better than others.
Ohio State’s Sonny Styles is the top-ranked off-ball linebacker in this year’s class. Styles is a lock to go in the first round on Thursday. Texas Tech’s Jacob Rodriguez could be the second player at the position to come off the board, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald – Photo by: IMAGN Images Pewter Report analyzes the top players in the 2026 NFL Draft with its position previews. Scott Reynolds continues the previews with the defensive tackle position, offering a comprehensive look at what the Bucs have and what they need at defensive tackle.
How many of the FBS college football teams with an animal nickname can you name?
In addition to bringing in an elite edge rusher for a Top 30 visit, the Cincinnati Bengals also are meeting with one of the top linebackers in this year’s NFL Draft class.
College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.
Last week I profiled Miami edge rusher Akheem Mesidor, who is one of my draft crushes for the Bucs this year. This week it’s my favorite Bucs draft crush, Texas Tech inside linebacker Jacob Rodriguez, who met formally with the Bucs at the NFL Scouting Combine.
The Seahawks roll the dice by trading out of the first round and get their guy in this latest mock draft. It’s another step forward in their Super Bowl defense as the offseason rolls on.
LUBBOCK, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys produced one of the worst defenses in the NFL last season. Depsite having a championship level offense, the Cowboys were left out of the playoffs.
The Chicago Bears are entering a pivotal offseason with significant decisions to make on defense, particularly at the linebacker position. With rumors swirling about the potential departure of veteran Tremaine Edmunds, the front office is doing its due diligence on the top prospects in the upcoming NFL Draft.
Linebacker wasn't considered one of the Chicago Bears' bigger needs entering the offseason, but they should now consider targeting one in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Linebacker was a weakness in 2025 for the Indianapolis Colts' defense, and with the NFL draft just over two months away, the expectation is that Chris Ballard will address this as early as Round 2.
Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.
Day 2 of the Senior Bowl featured explosive plays, intense competition and draft risers.
Practice starts Tuesday at the Panini Senior Bowl, which will be played Saturday in Mobile, Ala. Here are five prospects to watch and why.
The 2026 Senior Bowl is this Saturday, Jan. 31. Below are 10 of the most intriguing players at this year's event.
After one of the best seasons ever for a player at his position, Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez finally announced what is next for him in his football career.
Entering last season's College Football Playoff, former Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo was generating little buzz.
Jacob Rodriguez and the Texas Tech Red Raiders defeated the BYU Cougars 34-7 in the Big 12 Championship Game. It's their first time winning the conference's title since joining in 1996.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders made history in 2025, finishing the regular season 12-1 and securing their first outright Big 12 Championship with a 34-7 win over the BYU Cougars.
In the second year of the Pony Express Award, the recipients are once again members of the Big 12. First handed out at the end of the 2024 season, the award recognizes "college football players who uplift teammates and embody the sport's core values on and off the field," according to its website.
Some outstanding players were left disappointed following the 2025 Heisman Trophy finalists reveal, but maybe they wouldn't be if the Heisman Trust made a sensible change.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders' defense has been a force throughout the season, and now the unit's unquestioned leader is receiving the highest national recognition.
It has been a miracle season for the Texas Tech Red Raiders. A 10-1 start — 7-1 in conference play — has the program just one win away from a first-ever Big 12 Championship and ranked fifth in the country heading into their Week 13 bye week.
Another week of the college football regular season is in the books, and with it, another round of our winners and losers. Here is the best and worst from Week 12.
No. 6 Texas Tech has been one of the top teams in college football this season, thanks in large part to the defensive impact of linebacker Jacob Rodriguez.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders have become one of the best stories in college football, pairing success from the transfer portal, with success from home-grown developed players, all of which have played a role one of their best seasons in program history.
From an Ohio State wide receiver to a South Carolina quarterback, here are five players we're tracking.
As the college football season approaches, the Big 12 released its preseason All-Conference team on Monday.
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