Branson Taylor stands tall after career break at Pitt
Scott Petrak reports on Branson Taylor, Elyria Catholic product and Pitt lineman, who tore his lateral meniscus against California on Oct 12. Facing NFL dreams and a four to six month recovery, he opted for surgery. Now cleared to run, Taylor aims for Pitt pro day and a potential Day 3 NFL selection. He credits family, coaches, and rehab staff, and remains focused on proving himself to NFL teams.
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Heisman chatter highlights top college running backs in 2024 draft
Jeanty, after rushing for 2,601 yards and nearing Barry Sanders single season mark, eyes NFL potential amid a deep RB group including Skattebo, Sampson, Henderson and Judkins. He notes teams seek backs and values like pass protection, while others discuss breakaway speed and durability.
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Travis Hunter
Skattebo
Dylan Sampson
Tennessee
TreVeyon Henderson
Quinshon Judkins
Ohio State
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Boise State
NFL
Barkley
Quarterbacks draw eye with hand size at combine
In Indianapolis, top QBs posted notable measurements inflating or deflating draft stock. Cam Ward stood 6-1 5/8 with 9-inch hand, Shedeur Sanders 6-1 1/2 at 212, Milroe reached 9 3/8, while Tyler Shough and Jaxson Dart posted larger frames and long arms. Arm length for LSU's Campbell drew discussion, and OSU tackle Simmons provides health update ahead of March pro day.
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Colorado
Shedeur Sanders
Ward
Alabama
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Milroe
Louisville
Tyler Shough
Mississippi
Jaxson Dart
Ohio State
Will Howard
Syracuse
Kyle McCord
Notre Dame
Riley Leonard
Josh Simmons
Simmons
NFL
Campbell
Browns eye QB in draft while Garrett trade talks stall
Browns aim to add veterans before the April 24 draft and may seek a quarterback in rounds two or three. GM Andrew Berry says no Garrett trade talks and coach Stefanski confirms him as present and future. Abdul Carter’s foot issue tempers top-five plans. Penn State pro day March 28 could calm fears. Browns eye running back depth into rounds three or later, with tight end depth and Njoku succession in mind. Contact Scott Petrak.
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Andrew Berry
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Drew Rosenhaus
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Mason Taylor
Miami
Elijah Arroyo
Bowling Green
Harold Fannin Jr
Notre Dame
Mitchell Evans
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