The 2024 NFL Draft is a three-day event where teams select college football players to join their rosters. The draft order is based on the previous season’s standings, with the worst teams getting first dibs on the best players. Quarterbacks are always in high demand, and this year’s draft is no exception. Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, and Jayden Daniels are all expected to be selected in the first round. Wide receivers are also a hot commodity, with Marvin Harrison Jr., Rome Odunze, and Malik Nabers all projected to be taken in the early rounds. On the defensive side of the ball, Terrion Arnold, Quinyon Mitchell, and Dallas Turner are among the top cornerback and edge rusher prospects. While the first round gets all the attention, there are plenty of talented players to be found on days two and three of the draft. Tom Brady, Travis Kelce, and George Kittle are just a few examples of players who were drafted in the later rounds and went on to become stars. So, tune in to Sky Sports Action to watch all three days of the 2024 NFL Draft.
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The PFF big board compares against the consensus board to highlight players with the biggest differences in rank. Here are some key players to watch:
Spring football practices were a whirlwind for many college teams due to a late coaching carousel. Coaches like Kalen DeBoer faced a compressed timeline, highlighting the challenges of getting teams ready in a short period. Several prominent teams emerged from spring practices with questions to address, covering individual units, position groups, and overall squad performance.
Colorado’s football season opener against North Dakota State has been moved up two days to Thursday, August 29th. The game will mark CU’s first Thursday game since 2015 and their first Thursday home game since 2012. CU is looking to improve upon its 4-8 record from last season under the direction of head coach Deion Sanders.
Dallan Hayden, a former running back for Ohio State, has committed to join the Colorado Buffaloes football program. Hayden has three years of eligibility remaining, as he redshirted his first season with the Buckeyes. This move places Hayden in a program that is likely to garner significant attention.
Mike Sainristil’s journey to becoming a top NFL draft prospect is a testament to his hard work and dedication. Despite overcoming early challenges and having to wait his turn at Michigan, Sainristil emerged as a star in his final two seasons, helping the Wolverines win a national championship in 2024.
Despite a slow start to the transfer window, a significant number of talented players have changed teams, with some particularly notable additions over the weekend. Here are five of the best transfer fits so far:
1. DL Darian Hayes Jr. to Colorado
2. RB Zach Charbonnet to Ole Miss
3. IOL Eric Hickman to Oklahoma
4. WR Darius Alford to Utah
5. DL Nick Blidi to Auburn
Solomon DeShields, a former outside linebacker for the University of Pittsburgh, has committed to play for Texas A&M University. DeShields, who graduated from Westinghouse High School, enters with two years of eligibility remaining. He previously announced his decision to transfer through the NCAA transfer portal. With his experience, DeShields may fill the void left by former Youngstown State linebacker Alex Howard, who is also transferring.
The Denver Broncos have unveiled their new uniforms for the 2024 season, but fans are not impressed. The uniforms have been compared to those worn by various college programs and have been criticized for their lack of originality and professional flair. The Broncos have also faced criticism for losing the helmet stripe, which was a distinctive feature of their previous uniforms.