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Georgia fans react after 3-star Zachary Lewis commits to UGA football
The Georgia Bulldog and head coach Kirby Smart strengthened their class of 2026 after landing a commitment from three-star offensive lineman Zachary Lewis. The elite offensive lineman projects to play center at the next level, but currently plays right tackle for North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee, Georgia. Georgia has the SEC's top ranked recruiting class in the 2026 cycle. Lewis is Georgia's second offensive line commitment and the Bulldogs' eighth in-state commitment. Georgia has 13 total commitments in the class of 2026 and the sixth-best recruiting class in the country. Advertisement The 6-foot-4, 270-pound offensive lineman is ranked as the No. 86 recruit in Georgia, per the 247Sports Composite. He's the No. 69 interior offensive lineman in the country and the No. 780 recruit in the nation in the 2026 recruiting class. How did social media react after Lewis' commitment to Georgia football? Kirby Smart reacts Another commit from the Peach State Lewis speaks out after his commitment Lewis had some thoughtful words after his commitment. He made sure to thank his support system. Lewis projects as a center for UGA Lewis is an excellent shot put thrower More analysis on Lewis Lewis squatting 500 pounds This article originally appeared on UGA Wire: Social media reacts after elite OL Zachary Lewis commits to Georgia
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4 hours ago
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Georgia fans react after 3-star Zachary Lewis commits to UGA football
Georgia fans react after 3-star Zachary Lewis commits to UGA football Go Dawgs !! — Coach Kirby Smart (@KirbySmartUGA) June 9, 2025 The Georgia Bulldog and head coach Kirby Smart strengthened their class of 2026 after landing a commitment from three-star offensive lineman Zachary Lewis. The elite offensive lineman projects to play center at the next level, but currently plays right tackle for North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee, Georgia. Georgia has the SEC's top ranked recruiting class in the 2026 cycle. Lewis is Georgia's second offensive line commitment and the Bulldogs' eighth in-state commitment. Georgia has 13 total commitments in the class of 2026 and the sixth-best recruiting class in the country. The 6-foot-4, 270-pound offensive lineman is ranked as the No. 86 recruit in Georgia, per the 247Sports Composite. He's the No. 69 interior offensive lineman in the country and the No. 780 recruit in the nation in the 2026 recruiting class. How did social media react after Lewis' commitment to Georgia football? Kirby Smart reacts Another commit from the Peach State Lewis speaks out after his commitment 1000% COMMITTED #AGTG GO DAWGS!! 🐶🐶!! Thank you to all my friends and family for the support over the years! I dreamt about this day and it feels amazing to be dawg!! All glory to God and Go Dawgs!! — Zachary Lewis (@Zach_Lewis107) June 9, 2025 Lewis had some thoughtful words after his commitment. He made sure to thank his support system. Lewis projects as a center for UGA BAM! 3* offensive lineman Zachary Lewis is a Dawg! Georgia gets the likely center of the future. — UGA Football Recruiting (@DCjasonFSF) June 9, 2025 Lewis is an excellent shot put thrower More analysis on Lewis Georgia gets a commitment from North Gwinnett 3* IOL Zachary Lewis Here's what @GrahamCoffeyDC said about Smith yesterday on our subscriber's forum — Dawgs Central (@DawgsCentral_) June 9, 2025 Lewis squatting 500 pounds
Yahoo
21-05-2025
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Could Jalen Carter Become NFL's Highest-Paid Ever?
Jalen Carter made a bold promise on draft night in 2023, claiming to be the best player in his class and vowing to help bring a Super Bowl to Philadelphia. Just two seasons into his NFL career, the former Georgia Bulldog has delivered on both counts, establishing himself as a dominant force on the Eagles' defensive line and helping secure the franchise's second Super Bowl victory. Now, as Carter enters his third NFL season, the conversation shifts to his future payday. With his rookie contract set to expire after the 2026 season – assuming the Eagles exercise his fifth-year option – what might a contract extension look like for one of the league's rising defensive stars? Advertisement Carter is currently playing under his rookie deal, signed after being selected 9th overall by the Eagles in 2023. The four-year contract is worth $21.8 million fully guaranteed, including a $12.85 million signing bonus, with an average annual value of $5.45 million. The Eagles also hold a fifth-year option for the 2027 season that they will almost certainly exercise. But the landscape of the defensive tackle market has changed dramatically since Carter was drafted. Chris Jones leads the position with his Chiefs contract worth $31.75 million per year, followed by Christian Wilkins (Raiders) at $27.5 million and Justin Madubuike (Ravens) at $24.5 million annually. For Carter, the combination of youth, production, and potential sets him up to command a record-breaking deal when he becomes eligible for an extension after the 2025 season. If Carter continues his current trajectory and maintains his dominance as a game-wrecking interior defender, his next contract could exceed every defensive tackle deal in NFL history. A projected extension could look like five years, worth between $205 and $215 million, with $120 to $130 million guaranteed and a signing bonus between $40 and $45 million. Advertisement Such a contract would surpass Chris Jones' $31.75 million per year mark and place Carter's deal on par with elite edge rushers and even some quarterbacks. And of course … why not the biggest non-QB contract ever? Dallas Cowboys edge Micah Parsons is talked about as a record-setter who'll get $40 million APY. Why not Carter, too? Carter will be just 25 years old when he becomes extension-eligible, five years younger than Jones was when he signed his record deal. This gives Carter leverage for a longer, more lucrative contract. By 2026, the salary cap is projected to rise significantly, increasing the market value for top-tier defensive players. Advertisement Carter's combination of size, strength, and quickness puts him in a rare category of interior defenders who can dominate against both the run and pass. Carter has already delivered on his draft-night promise by helping the Eagles win a Super Bowl – and proving he can dominate on the game's biggest stage. Philadelphia has consistently prioritized investing in its defensive line, and General Manager Howie Roseman has a track record of creative contract structuring. The Eagles would likely front-load Carter's deal with a hefty signing bonus and lower base salaries in the first two years to manage the cap hit, while pushing the bulk of the money into the back end. This approach would allow Philadelphia to maintain roster flexibility while Carter remains in his prime. Committing such a massive contract to Carter would significantly impact the Eagles' salary cap strategy, particularly with Jalen Hurts' blockbuster extension already in place. However, given Roseman's expertise in navigating cap constraints, the Eagles are well-positioned to make Carter the NFL's highest-paid defensive tackle without sacrificing their ability to remain contenders. Jalen Carter's draft-night promise has already been fulfilled – he brought a Super Bowl to Philadelphia and established himself as one of the league's best defensive players. Now, his next contract will reflect both that accomplishment and the expectation that he will continue to anchor the Eagles' defensive line for years to come. Related: Eagles Trade Suggestion For New Tight End Analyzed Related: Eagles vs. KC Called Top Schedule Matchup of 2025
Yahoo
20-05-2025
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Bubba Watson's Gift to Caitlin Clark Before Fever Game Catches Attention
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever couldn't have asked for a better start to the season, defeating Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky by 35 points in the regular season opener. On Tuesday, the Fever will look to remain undefeated in game two of the 2025 WNBA season, hosting Brittney Griner and the Atlanta Dream at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Advertisement Professional golfer Bubba Watson was in the building in Indianapolis for the Fever's second game, reportedly in town to promote the upcoming LIV Golf Indianapolis. The event will take place from August 15-17 at The Club at Chatham Hills in Westfield, IN. According to Fieldhouse Files' Scott Agness, Watson met up with Clark before the Fever's shootaround, gifting her a new pink golf driver, which he signed. The former Iowa Hawkeyes star has taken her talents to the golf course on numerous occasions during her young WNBA career, even performing at the LPGA pro-am tournament called The ANNIKA. "Caitlin Clark 🤝 Bubba Watson," the Fever wrote on Instagram. "Bubba signed and gifted a driver to Caitlin and will be courtside for tonight's game at @gainbridgefieldhouse." WNBA fans appreciated Watson's nice gesture to Clark, taking to social media to leave their thoughts. Advertisement "That's awesome I like Bubba Watson," one fan said. "Wow very cool, thank you for letting us know!" added another. "This is incredible 🙂↔️," wrote a third. "Sweet," commented a fourth. "Awww," posted a fifth. "A new driver?" asked a sixth. Bubba WatsonKyle Terada-Imagn Images Watson has become one of the more popular American golfers since going professional in 2002. The former Georgia Bulldog has recorded 12 PGA Tour wins, including two Masters in 2012 and 2014. In her first game of the season against Chicago, Clark continued to make history. Recording a triple-double of 20 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, she now has three total in 41 career regular-season games. Advertisement Safe to say, greatness appreciates greatness in Indianapolis on Tuesday evening. Related: ESPN Makes Historic Announcement After Fever-Sky Game
Newsweek
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
2025 Truist Championship: Full $20 million PGA Tour Payout
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. On Sunday, Sepp Straka joined Rory McIlroy as the only two players to win multiple tournaments in 2025. He outlasted Shane Lowry to win the Truist Championship by two shots with a 16-under overall score. Lowry trailed by one and had a shot to put on the pressure, but made his second bogey in three holes to record his second runner-up finish of the season. It was heartbreaking to lose as Lowry did, but it gave him his fourth Top 10 of the year. Meanwhile, Straka had a slight hiccup at 10 and 11 when he dropped back-to-back shots, but his birdie on the par-5 15th gave him the advantage. He made three pars to come in, enough to give him his fourth career PGA Tour victory. With the Truist Championship being a Signature Event, the elevated purse was $20 million. The former Georgia Bulldog won $3.6 million and 700 FedEx Cup points. It pushed him from No. 4 to No. 2 in the season-long race. FLOURTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 11: Sepp Straka of Austria poses with the trophy after putting in to win on the 18th green during the final round of the Truist Championship 2025 at The Wissahickon at... FLOURTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 11: Sepp Straka of Austria poses with the trophy after putting in to win on the 18th green during the final round of the Truist Championship 2025 at The Wissahickon at Philadelphia Cricket Club on May 11, 2025 in Flourtown, Pennsylvania. More Photo byLowry tied with Justin Thomas for second place at 14-under overall. Both will take home $1,7600,000. Patrick Cantlay, Jacob Bridgeman and Tommy Fleetwood tied for fourth place to win $826,666 each. Rory McIlroy and Keith Mitchell were T7 with two more players to earn $603,250 each. The Northern Irishman earned his fifth top 5 of the season at Philadelphia Cricket Club and will head into the second major with a lot of momentum. With his check from the Truist Championship, McIlroy sits at $104,919,248 in career earnings, slowly inching towards Tiger Woods in the top spot. How much money did the rest of the field make this week? Here is a full breakdown of the Truist Championship payout. Truist Championship 2025 Payout: 1. Sepp Straka (-16): $3,600,000 T2. Justin Thomas, Shane Lowry (-14): $1,760,000 T4. Patrick Cantlay, Jacob Bridgeman, Tommy Fleetwood (-12): $826,666.67 T7. Stephan Jaeger, Cameron Young, Rory McIlroy, Keith Mitchell (-10) $603,250 T11. Xander Schauffele, Daniel Berger, Corey Conners, Harris English (-9) $441,000 T15. Rickie Fowler, Tony Finau (-8): $351,000 T17. Andrew Novak, J.J. Spaun, Collin Morikawa, Si Woo Kim, Hideki Matsuyama, Nick Taylor (-7): $271,583.33 T23. Aaron Rai, Rasmus Højgaard, Davis Thompson, Matt Fitzpatrick, Sam Stevens, J.T. Poston, Sungjae Im (-6): $169,071.43 T30. Thomas Detry, Max Homa, Keegan Bradley, Sam Burns (-5): $127,500 T34. Robert MacIntyre, Erik van Rooyen, Adam Scott, Brian Campbell, Gary Woodland, Jordan Spieth, Byeong Hun An, Eric Cole (-4): $97,250 T42. Chris Kirk, Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Patrick Rodgers, Ryan Gerard (-3): $72,500 T46. Russell Henley, Brian Harman, Denny McCarthy, Ben Griffin, Akshay Bhatia (-2): $55,960 T51. Austin Eckroat, Min Woo Lee, Alex Noren (-1): $48,733.33 T54. Matthieu Pavon, Max Greyserman, Michael Thorbjornsen, Viktor Hovland, Will Zalatoris, Cam Davis (E): $45,983.33 T60. Ludvig Åberg, Adam Hadwin, Maverick McNealy (+1): $44,200 T63. Wyndham Clark, Tom Hoge (+2): $43,200 65. Taylor Pendrith (+3): $42,600 T66. Lucas Glover, Joe Highsmith (+4): $42,000 68. Garrick Higgo (+6): $41,400 69. Nick Dunlap (+8): $41,000 Next week, the PGA Tour will head to Quail Hollow for the PGA Championship and the second major of the season. Will McIlroy do something great, or will someone else emerge? More Golf: Tiger Woods' TGL League Shows Promise for Golf Future as Season 1 Comes To A Close
