It is officially mock draft season! The 2022 NFL Draft is quickly approaching, with the first round kicking off on Thursday, April 28th. Of course, draft analysis, projections and rumors will be dominating the headlines until then. Among the players expected to hear his name is punter Matt Araiza out of San Diego State. The following is a complete Matt Araiza NFL Draft profile, including stats, highlights and a mock projection. Matt Araiza NFL Draft Profile, Stats, Highlights and Projection Matt Araiza Position: PunterHeight: 6’1″Weight: 200 lbsAge: 21College: San Diego State Aztecs Matt Araiza Stats 2021 | San Diego State…
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Today in sports history (2009), Matthew Stafford was selected first overall in the 2009 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. In college, at the University of Georgia, Stafford was one of the best quarterbacks in the SEC. He threw for 7,731 yards and 51 touchdowns during his college career. Many experts believed that Stafford would be the number one pick. The Lions made that a reality. Detroit negotiated a contract with Stafford less than 24 hours before the draft began. The contract was six years for a guaranteed $41.7 million. Matthew Stafford Taken First in 2009 NFL Draft Early in the season,…
Today in sports history (2004), Eli Manning was selected first overall in the 2004 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers. Manning had a lot of hype surrounding him due in part to his family legacy. Archie, his father, was a star for New Orleans and his brother Peyton showed that he could be the franchise player in Indianapolis. In college, Manning recorded an incredible career. This included an All-American selection and SEC Player of the Year. Controversy surrounded Manning when he was drafted. Archie had learned that the Chargers did not help Ryan Leaf with his mental struggles, leading to him…
It is officially mock draft season! The 2022 NFL Draft is quickly approaching, with the first round kicking off on Thursday, April 28th. Of course, draft analysis, projections and rumors will be dominating the headlines until then. Among the players hoping to hear his name called early is wide receiver David Bell out of Purdue. The following is a complete David Bell NFL Draft profile, including stats, highlights and a mock projection. David Bell NFL Draft Profile, Stats, Highlights and Projection David BellPosition: Wide ReceiverHeight: 6’2″Weight: 205 lbsAge: 21College: Purdue Boilermakers David Bell Stats 2021 | Purdue GRecYdsTDAvg11931,286613.8 David Bell…
Today in sports history (2010), Sam Bradford was selected number one overall in the 2010 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Rams. Bradford was one of the most hyped players during his time at Oklahoma. He won the Heisman Trophy in 2008 and looked ready to turn a franchise around. The Rams felt like a perfect spot for Bradford, as they finished the 2009 season with a 1-15 record. Kyle Boller, Keith Null and Mike Reilly were the three quarterbacks on the Rams roster the previous season. At Oklahoma, Bradford became one of college football’s greatest quarterbacks of all time. Along with…
It is officially mock draft season! The 2022 NFL Draft is quickly approaching, with the first round kicking off on Thursday, April 28th. Of course, draft analysis, projections and rumors will be dominating the headlines until then. Among the players expected to hear his name called early is wide receiver Skyy Moore out of Western Michigan. The following is a complete Skyy Moore NFL Draft profile, including stats, highlights and a mock projection. Skyy Moore NFL Draft Profile, Stats, Highlights and Projection Skyy Moore Position: Wide ReceiverHeight: 5’10″Weight: 195 lbsAge: 21College: Western Michigan Broncos Skyy Moore Stats 2021 | Western…
It is officially mock draft season! The 2022 NFL Draft is quickly approaching, with the first round kicking off on Thursday, April 28th. Of course, draft analysis, projections and rumors will be dominating the headlines until then. Among the players expected to hear his name called early is wide receiver George Pickens out of Georgia. The following is a complete George Pickens NFL Draft profile, including stats, highlights and a mock projection. George Pickens NFL Draft Profile, Stats, Highlights and Projection George Pickens Position: Wide ReceiverHeight: 6’3″Weight: 195 lbsAge: 21College: Georgia Bulldogs George Pickens Stats 2021 | Georgia GRecYdsTDAvg45107021.4 George…
Today in sports history (1996), the Chicago Bulls, led by Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman, set the highest win total in an NBA season, at 72. The Bulls finished with a 72-10 overall record. The previous record-holder for best regular season win percentage was the 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers. That team was famously comprised of Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West, Elgin Baylor and Gail Goodrich. Since the Bulls went 72-10, the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors broke their record, going 73-9. Though Jordan, Pippen and Rodman were the focal points of the team, the Bulls featured many other lethal players. Luc Longley,…
Today in sports history (1986), Michael Jordan scored 63 points in a playoff game against the Boston Celtics. Jordan, who was two years removed from being drafted third overall by the Chicago Bulls, almost immediately showed the NBA why he was picked at the three spot in the 1984 NBA draft. The Bulls seemed to be in the early stages of being ready to compete. In 1986, they were matched up with Larry Bird’s Celtics. This was at the height of the Bird-Magic rivalry, with many believing that the Celtics were the team to beat. In fact, the Celtics swept the Bulls…
Today in sports history (1991), Evander Holyfield beat George Foreman for the Heavyweight Title. Six months earlier, Holyfield defeated Foreman by way of knockout to become the Heavyweight champion. Holyfield came into this fight with a 25-0 record, winning 21 by knockout. Foreman came into the match with a 69-2 record, with 65 wins coming by knockout. George Foreman recently had just made a comeback from his 10-year retirement. Very few experts and media members gave Foreman a chance to win this match due to his age and lack of recent experience. This fight lasted 12 rounds and saw Holyfield come out…