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New York Post
27-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Jets draft picks represent team's ‘tough' brand: Aaron Glenn
Build the brand. That was the mission of new Jets coach Aaron Glenn in his first NFL draft coaching the team. At the conclusion of Saturday's Day 3, he said he felt like they accomplished it. 'I think the No. 1 thing is we really got guys that fit the brand of who we're going to be,' Glenn said. 'That was something we talked about even starting in free agency to the draft. We're very intentional about guys we want to be a part of this organization. I would say the same thing when it comes to coaches also. Everyone fits. We want to continue that trend because once you do that the core of each person is the same. We might look different. We might act different. But the core of everyone here is the same.' What is that brand? 'Tough, physical, violent, aggressive, a resilient attitude,' Glenn said. 'If we continue to get guys like that, you'll start to see the brand show up on the grass.' Time will tell if the Jets landed players who can live up to Glenn's hopes and turn the Jets from perennial losers to a playoff team. 4 New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn answers questions from reporters on NFL draft night, about their first round selection of Armand Membou, Thursday, April 24, 2025. Noah K. Murray-NY Post The Jets landed seven players in this NFL draft, including four on Saturday. On Day 3, they drafted Georgia wide receiver Arian Smith and Alabama safety Malachi Moore in the fourth round and then two players from Miami in the fifth round, linebacker Francisco Mauigoa and edge rusher Tyler Baron. Those four players joined the picks from the first two days: tackle Armand Membou, tight end Mason Taylor and cornerback Azareye'h Thomas. 4 Jets first-round draft pick Armand Membou speaks to the media in Florham Park, NJ. Bill Kostroun/New York Post Follow The Post's live coverage of the 2025 NFL Draft The players taken on Saturday can provide some depth for the Jets. Glenn cited his experience as the Lions defensive coordinator last season when they had plenty of injuries as an example of needing guys who may be further down the depth chart. 'You need good, quality depth on your team,' Glenn said. 'I went through the injury bug last year. If anything happens to any of our starters, these guys will be able to come in and play for us.' The Jets went offense first on Saturday before then taking defense the rest of the day. Smith ran a 4.36 in the 40-yard dash and can take the top off of defenses. The main criticism of him is that he had 10 drops last year for the Bulldogs, but both Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey said the Jets feel like he is willing and able to improve in that area. 4 Georgia's Arian Smith runs a drill during the school's NFL Pro Day on March, 12, 2025. AP 4 Defensive back Malachi Moore speaks to members of the media at Alabama's Pro Day as several Crimson Tide players worked out for NFL teams. Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Jets then made the first of two trades Saturday, sending a fifth-round pick (145) and a sixth-round pick (207) to the Eagles in exchange for a fourth-round pick (130), where they took Moore. Moore was a four-year starter for Alabama, first in the 'star' position where he was a nickel corner and then last year as a safety. He was a team captain for the Crimson Tide. He said former Alabama coach Nick Saban advised him to switch positions last year to show his versatility to NFL teams. Follow The Post's live coverage of the 2025 NFL Draft 'A fast, physical, relentless player who's going to compete his tail off for as long as it takes every practice, every game,' Moore said describing himself. 'Somebody who's well prepared and is a fearless competitor.' Glenn said he spoke to Lions safety Brian Branch, who played at Alabama with Moore, before the draft. 'The first thing that came out of his mouth was 'dawg,' ' Glenn said. 'When you hear that, that gets you excited about the player. Then, getting the chance to watch him on tape and see exactly how he operates, he fits us to a 'T.' I'm excited to have that player. He has some versatility.' The Jets then took Mauigoa in the fifth round, who can be an immediate contributor on special teams and can back up Quincy Williams and Jamien Sherwood. Mougey made another move in the fifth round, trading a sixth-round pick (186) and a 2026 fifth-round pick to the Ravens in exchange for a fifth-round pick (176) and a 2026 sixth-round pick. They took Baron at 176. Baron began his career at Tennessee and transferred to Miami. The Jets feel like he can develop as a pass rusher under their coaching.
USA Today
28-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Notre Dame's Jadin O'Brien earns key award
Notre Dame's Jadin O'Brien earns key award It's yet another award for the pentathlete. Notre Dame track and field athlete Jadin O'Brien earned her third Atlantic Coast Conference Indoor Field Athlete of the Year award. This follows her winning both the ACC and NCAA championships in the pentathlon. She had back-to-back personal, school, and ACC records, along with facility records, in the two championships. Congrats to Jadin! Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions. Follow Tim on X: @tehealey Could Notre Dame have two representatives on the cover of EA Sports NCAA College Football? Notre Dame football announces when it will host its 2025 NFL Pro Day Former Notre Dame star remains with NFL team
Fox News
28-03-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
NFL prospect Desmond Watson seeks to become heaviest player drafted in league history
Defensive lineman Desmond Watson showcased his football skills in front of scouts at the Florida Gators' NFL Pro Day on Thursday. Watson, who is listed at 464 pounds, is aiming to make NFL history. If a franchise selects Watson in next month's draft, he would become the heaviest player drafted in league history. Watson did not speak with the media after he went through some drills in Gainesville on Thursday. But Watson's teammates and coaches spoke on his behalf and praised the NFL Draft prospect for what he was able to accomplish during his time with the Gators. "He moves way better than anybody thought he would at his size," fellow defensive tackle Joey Slackman said. "I don't see why a team wouldn't give him a chance. He's a football player through and through; I would want that guy on my team." Watson attended this year's NFL Scouting Combine, where he bench-pressed 225 pounds 36 times. He also completed the 40-yard dash in 5.93 seconds. Watson's vertical leap reached 25 inches. Watson's size and strength stood out during perhaps the most important day in his professional journey. "Dez, obviously, he's a unicorn," Florida coach Billy Napier said. "You'll go the rest of your career, and you'll never be around a guy that's that stature. And then you get to know Dez. He's extremely intelligent. He's got a great sense of humor. He was a great teammate. "Obviously showed up in good shape today, so he'll get his shot, and I'm hoping he'll make the most of it." Watson was listed at 449 pounds last season, up from 435 pounds as a junior and 415 pounds as a sophomore. He's had to manage his weight since he first stepped foot on campus in 2021, when then-Florida coach Dan Mullen called him "a 385-pound athlete." "He's had numerous nutritionists, numerous position coaches, numerous strength coaches, and I think this past year we probably executed the best we have," Napier said. "And I thought he played his best football of his career. In general, I think he's learned a lot about habit-building, self-discipline. "Ultimately, the guy's frame score would indicate that he's going to be a huge. That number's always going to be pretty big. He's 6-foot-6 and just the density, the bone structure. It's just a big man." Watson never missed a game in his four seasons in Gainesville. His highlights, though, are few and far between. He rag-dolled South Florida running back Brian Battie in 2022 and ripped the ball out of South Carolina running back Jaheim Bell's hands for a forced fumble and a fumble return later that year. Watson probably would have scored had quarterback Spencer Rattler missed an open-field tackle. Watson finished his collegiate career with 63 tackles and 1.5 sacks. Offensive linemen Trent Brown and Daniel Faalele are the heaviest NFL players drafted to date. Both players were 380 pounds. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
22 athletes take part in USD Pro Day
VERMILLION, S.D. (KELO) — Several colleges host their NFL Pro Day throughout the month of March, leading up to the NFL Draft in late April. 15 players from USD, four from Augustana and one from both USF and Black Hills State showcased their talents on Wednesday. Plenty of professional scouts were in attendance, including a record 27 NFL and one Canadian Football league scout. Hosting such a big group on Pro Day comes with leading by example in support of one another. 'Feeding off each other energy, making each other better. So we all got one goal was to make it to the next level. The more we make each other work, the better our numbers will be,' USD defensive back Dennis Shorter said. 'Just hosting the Pro Day, this is probably the biggest group we've ever had here and being able to put a showing out like that with the area guys and the Yotes squad, it's pretty cool,' USD defensive linemen Blake Holden said. The NFL Draft will take place in Green Bay, Wisconsin beginning on April 24. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
How to watch Notre Dame Football Pro Day on Peacock: Live stream info, start time, draft prospects
How to watch Notre Dame Football Pro Day on Peacock: Live stream info, start time, draft prospects Notre Dame Football's annual NFL Pro Day takes place this Thursday, March 27 in the Irish Athletics Center located in South Bend, Indiana. See below to find out which athletes are expected to participate and find out how to watch the 2025 Notre Dame Football Pro Day exclusively on Peacock. RELATED: Big Ten Spotlight: Comparing top 2026 standouts to NFL Draft prospects How to watch 2025 Notre Dame Football Pro Day: When: Thursday, March 27 Where: Irish Athletics Center in South Bend, Indiana Time: 12:30 PM ET Live Stream: Exclusively on Peacock Which Notre Dame prospects are expected to participate? QB Riley Leonard S Xavier Watts CB Benjamin Morrison DT Rylie Mills TE Mitchell Evans DT Howard Cross III LB Jack Kiser EDGE R.J. Oben Advertisement RELATED: What we learned from first year of 12-team College Football Playoff Image for Ten notable offers from Notre Dame's Pot of Gold Day event Notre Dame offered four-star slot receiver Julius Jones at its Pot of Gold event. Adam Gorney, National Recruiting Director , Adam Gorney, National Recruiting Director , When is Notre Dame's 2025 Blue-Gold Game? Notre Dame's annual spring scrimmage will take place on Saturday, April 12 at 2 PM ET, exclusively on Peacock. How do I watch Notre Dame football on Peacock? Sign up here to watch all of our live sports and events, including Notre Dame football. What devices does Peacock support? You can enjoy Peacock on a variety of devices. View a list of supported devices here. Am I eligible for Peacock's Student Discount? You are eligible if you meet all the following criteria: Advertisement Are 18 years of age or older; Are a current or incoming student enrolled in an undergraduate or advanced degree program at a Title IV-accredited college or university in the US who meets verification qualifications; Reside in the United States (including its territories, commonwealths and possessions); and Provide Peacock with a valid payment method. College/university information (e.g., first name, last name, school email address, college/university name, date of birth and other necessary documentation) must be shared with SheerID for verification purposes. Visit to verify your student status with Sheer ID Eligible users who already have a paid Peacock subscription may need to cancel their existing subscription prior to redeeming this offer. For instructions on cancelling your existing subscription, see . Image for Pot of Gold Day Recap: Notre Dame offers several Northeast prospects Monday was 'Pot of Gold Day' for Notre Dame, and the Fighting Irish sent out offers to many prospects. Ryan O'Bleness, Recruiting Analyst ,
