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Who Wore It Best? Greatest College Football Players by Jersey Number, 76-99
Imagine this: You're at a sports bar with a group of friends when someone asks — who is the greatest college football player to ever wear No. 34? How do you decide between six Hall of Fame running backs — all of whom topped 3,500 yards and 40 touchdowns during their college careers? That's the debate our staff at FOX Sports faced when picking the greatest college football players by jersey number. This list is based on how players performed during their college careers. Factors taken into consideration include prestigious accolades, like the Heisman Trophy and All-American selections, as well as statistics and winning percentage. That said, we've already done Nos. 1-25 , Nos. 26-50 and Nos. 51-75 , and here's a look at the greatest players in college football history to wear Nos. 76-99. No. 76: Warren Sapp, DT, Miami (Fla.) Sapp's explosive athleticism and never-ending motor earned him All-American honors in back-to-back seasons at Miami. As a junior at Miami in 1984, Sapp put together one of the most impressive seasons for a defensive lineman in program history. He totaled 84 tackles and 10.5 sacks while winning the Bronco Nagurski Trophy and the Lombardi Award. Honorable mentions: Steve Hutchinson (Michigan), Carl Eller (Minnesota), Russell Okung (Oklahoma State) No. 77: Red Grange, HB, Illinois Nicknamed "The Galloping Ghost" for his blazing speed and elusiveness, Grange's style of running was well ahead of his time. He played both ways, but his biggest impact was on the offensive side of the ball as a halfback, rushing for more than 3,300 yards and 31 rushing touchdowns during his collegiate career. His most memorable performance came against Michigan during the 1924 season when he rushed for more than 500 yards and scored five touchdowns. He was a three-time All-American and helped lead Illinois to a national title in 1923. Honorable mentions: Jake Long (Michigan), Anthony Munoz (USC), Taylor Lewan (Michigan) No. 78: Bruce Smith, DE, Virginia Tech Known as one of the most unstoppable pass rushers in college football history, Smith starred at Virginia Tech from 1981-84. His explosiveness off the snap was simply unmatched. Smith recorded a jaw-dropping 22 sacks during the 1983 season, earning him the nickname "The Sack Man." He was a consensus All-American and the winner of the Outland Trophy in 1984. To this day, Smith remains the Hokies' all-time leader in sacks with 46. Honorable mentions: Bryant McKinnie (Miami), Ronnie Stanley (Notre Dame) No. 79: Jonathan Ogden, OT, UCLA Standing at 6-foot-9 and weighing nearly 350 pounds, Ogden was one of the most physically imposing offensive tackles in college football history. A four-year starter at UCLA from 1992-95, Odgen put together an outstanding career during his time in Westwood, helping lead the Bruins to the 1993 Pac-10 championship and Rose Bowl. In 23 games during his junior and senior seasons, Odgen allowed only two sacks while earning all-conference honors each year. In 1995, he received both the Outland and the Morris Trophy while being named a consensus All-American. Honorable mentions: Rich Glover (Nebraska), Tony Mandarich (Michigan State), Buck Buchanan (Grambling) No. 80: Rick Bryan, DT, Oklahoma Bryan finished his Oklahoma career as the program's all-time leader in tackles by a defensive lineman, recording 365 in his career. He was a two-time All-American and was named the Big Eight Defensive Player of the Year in 1982. The Sooners went 22-5-1 in Big Eight play during Bryan's collegiate career. Honorable mentions: Ron Beagle (Navy), Donn Moomaw (UCLA), Eric Curry (Alabama) No. 81: Tim Brown, WR, Notre Dame Brown had elite-level athleticism and speed, which made him a big-play threat every time he took the field. He was an all-purpose weapon, playing wide receiver and returning kicks and punts for the Fighting Irish. He finished his career at Notre Dame with 137 catches for 2,493 yards, a school-record 5,024 all-purpose yards, and 22 touchdowns. When he graduated in 1987, he held 19 different program records. Brown finished his career as a two-time All-American and the winner of the 1987 Heisman Trophy, becoming the first wide receiver to win the award. Honorable mentions: George Connor (Notre Dame), Justin Blackmon (Oklahoma State) No. 82: Leon Hart, TE/DE, Notre Dame How good was Hart during his career at Notre Dame? The two-way star never lost a game during his time in South Bend, compiling a 46-0-2 record and winning three national championships. Hart won the Heisman Trophy and the Maxwell Award during the 1949 season after leading Notre Dame to a perfect 10-0 record and outscoring its opponents 360-86. Honorable mentions: Ozzie Newsome (Alabama), Greg Olsen (Miami), Al Harris (Arizona State) No. 83: Richard Wood, LB, USC USC has multiple representatives on this list, but Wood is the only player who was a three-time All-American during his time as a Trojan. A lightning-quick linebacker who was known for his hard-hitting tackles, Wood helped lead the Trojans to two national championships during his three years in college. Honorable mentions: Kellen Winslow (Missouri) No. 84: Jerry Robinson, LB, UCLA Another three-time All-American linebacker makes the list here. Robinson was a dominant defender for the Bruins in the late 1970s, finishing his college career with 468 tackles, which was a program record. He set a school record with 28 tackles in a single game against Air Force in 1976. He ranked first, second and third nationally in tackles over three seasons with 167, 159 and 147, respectively. Honorable mentions: Abe Mickal (LSU), Marcus Spears (LSU), Shaun Cody (USC) No. 85: Jim Seymour, WR, Notre Dame Seymour is known as one of the greatest players in Notre Dame history, and he made a huge splash right off the bat, catching 13 passes for 276 yards and three touchdowns in his first-ever collegiate game. Seymour was a three-time All-American selection and finished his career at Notre Dame with 138 catches for 2,113 yards and 16 touchdowns. He left as the program's all-time leader in receptions and receiving yards. Honorable mentions: Jack Snow (Notre Dame), Ryan Broyles (Oklahoma), Walter Patulski (Notre Dame) No. 86: Courtney Brown, DE, Penn State A unanimous All-American and the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year in 1999, Brown enjoyed a dominant college career at Penn State. He finished his career with a Penn State-record 33 sacks and added 70 tackles for loss. Brown went on to become the No. 1 overall pick in the 2000 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns. Honorable mentions: Dave Casper (Notre Dame) No. 87: Herman Moore, WR, Virginia Moore was a standout wide receiver at Virginia from 1998-90. Standing at 6-4 with blazing fast speed and a 44-inch vertical leap, Moore was near uncoverable down the field. He set multiple Virginia and ACC records during his collegiate career, hauling in a total of 120 passes for 2,713 yards and 32 touchdowns. He was a consensus All-American during the 1990 season and his No. 87 is retired by the University of Virginia. Honorable mentions: Chad Hennings (Air Force), Bill Carpenter (Army) No. 88: Randy Moss, WR, Marshall Choosing between Randy Moss and Jerry Rice for the best collegiate player to wear No. 88 was far from an easy task, but it's impossible to deny just how dominant Moss was during his two-year career at Marshall. The 6-4 Moss was a once-in-a-generation talent who overwhelmed opposing defenses with his elite combination of size and speed. He finished his college career with 174 receptions for 3,529 yards and 54 receiving touchdowns, an average of nearly two touchdowns per game. Moss was a consensus All-American in 1997, as well as the Biletnikoff Award winner and a Heisman Trophy finalist. Honorable mentions: Jerry Rice (Mississippi Valley State), Keith Jackson (Oklahoma) No. 89: Ross Browner, DE, Notre Dame There is a strong argument to be made that Browner was the most dominant defender in Notre Dame history. In addition to being a two-team All-American, Browner helped lead the Fighting Irish to a pair of national championships and still holds the record for the most tackles in a career by a Notre Dame defensive lineman with 340. He won the Outland Trophy in 1976 and both the Lombardi and Maxwell Awards in 1977, finishing his career as one of the most accomplished linemen in college football history. Honorable mentions: Mike Ditka (Pitt), Barney Poole (Ole Miss, Army and North Carolina) No. 90: George Webster, LB, Michigan State Webster played a hybrid linebacker/safety role during his time at Michigan State, which was decades ahead of its time. His hybrid position allowed him to cover pass-catchers like a defensive back, stuff the run line as a linebacker and rush the passer like an edge rusher. He was the leader on defense for the Spartans' back-to-back national championship seasons in 1965 and 1966, earning All-American honors in both seasons. Webster is one of only four players to have his jersey retired by Michigan State. Honorable mentions: Steve Emtman (Washington) No. 91: Dewey Selmon, DT, Oklahoma Selmon was a disruptive defender during his time at Oklahoma. In his four years at OU, the Sooners posted an impressive 43-2-1 record, which included four straight Big Eight titles and back-to-back national championships in 1974 and '75. He was a two-time first-team All-Conference performer and a two-time All-American. Honorable mentions: Doug Atkins (Tennessee), Tamba Hali (Penn State) No. 92: Reggie White, DE, Tennessee The Minister of Defense was a dominant force on the defensive line during his time at Tennessee. He finished his four-year career in Knoxville with 293 tackles and a jaw-dropping 32 sacks. He was named the SEC Player of the Year and a unanimous All-American after recording a program-record 15 sacks in his senior season. Honorable mentions: Tony Casillas (Oklahoma) No. 93: Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska Suh is among the greatest defensive tackles in college football history. He finished his career at Nebraska with 215 tackles, 50 tackles for loss and 24 sacks. During his senior year, Suh put together one of the greatest seasons of all time for a defensive player, totaling 85 tackles and 12 sacks en route to being named a unanimous All-American and the AP Player of the Year. Suh was the first defensive tackle in a quarter-century to be invited to the Heisman Trophy ceremony, finishing fourth in the 2009 race. Honorable mentions: Lee Roy Selmon (Oklahoma), Gerald McCoy (Oklahoma) No. 94: Randy White, DT, Maryland From one unstoppable defensive tackle to another, White was a force for the Terrapins in the mid-70s. By his senior year, opposing offenses were double and even triple-teaming him, but he still managed to wreak havoc, totaling 105 tackles and 12 sacks during the 1974 season. That year, White was named a consensus All-American and the winner of both the Outland Trophy and Lombardi Award. Honorable mentions: Ryan Kerrigan (Purdue), Mike Vrabel (Ohio State), Alfred Williams (Colorado) No. 95: Bubba Smith, DE, Michigan State Arguably the most accomplished player in Michigan State football history, Smith was a two-time All-American, helping lead the Spartans to back-to-back national championships in 1965 and 1966. Standing at 6-7 and weighing 266 pounds, Smith was physically dominant and nearly unblockable during his college career. Honorable mentions: Gordon Hudson (BYU) No. 96: Haloti Ngata, DT, Oregon Ngata had rare physical tools for a defensive tackle, using his combination of elite size, strength and power to anchor the middle of the Ducks' defense. He recorded 130 tackles and 18 tackles for loss during his college career en route to being named a consensus All-American and the 2005 Pac-10 Co-Defensive Player of the Year. Honorable mentions: Cortez Kennedy (Miami), Danny Stubbs (Miami) No. 97: Cornelius Bennett, LB, Alabama Deciding between Cornelius Bennett, Aaron Donald and Tommie Harris for the greatest collegiate player to wear No. 97 was no easy task, but it's impossible to ignore the elite-level production that Bennett had in his four seasons at Alabama. A three-time All-American, Bennett finished his college career with 287 tackles, 21.5 sacks and three fumble recoveries. As a senior, Bennett won the Lombardi Award and finished seventh in the balloting for the Heisman Trophy. Honorable mentions: Aaron Donald (Pitt), Tommie Harris (Oklahoma), Joey Bosa (Ohio State) No. 98: Tom Harmon, HB, Michigan Michigan has one of the richest college football histories of any program, but ask anyone about the greatest players in school history, and it's impossible not to mention Harmon, the first Wolverine to win the Heisman Trophy. He led the nation in scoring in 1939 and 1940 and put together an unforgettable performance in the final game of his senior season, rushing for two touchdowns, throwing for two touchdowns and intercepting three passes in a win over Ohio State. Honorable mentions: Lawrence Taylor (North Carolina) No. 99: Hugh Green, DE, Pitt Green was one of the most decorated defensive players in college football history. He was a four-year starter at Pitt, totaling 460 tackles and 53 sacks during his collegiate career. A three-time consensus All-American, Green was a key figure in making Pitt a national powerhouse in the late 70s. He won almost every major defensive award following the 1980 season, including the Lombardi, Maxwell and Walter Camp Awards, while finishing second in the Heisman Trophy race, the highest finish for a purely defensive player at the time. Honorable mentions: J.J. Watt (Wisconsin), Jay Berwanger (Chicago) Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily. recommended Item 1 of 3 Get more from the College Football Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
USA Today
17-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Slaughter, Sapp among PFF's top 50 college football players
Florida center Jake Slaughter and edge defender Tyreak Sapp are among Pro Football Focus' top 50 college football players heading into the 2025 season. While other young players on Florida's roster could blossom into top-50 talents, PFF is basing this list on "proven production and projection." DJ Lagway simply hasn't played enough compared to other top quarterbacks in the game, and both Slaughter and Sapp are proven veterans at their positions. Youngsters like Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (No. 1) and Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams (No. 12) cut, but they were starters all of last year. Alabama and Texas boast the most players on the list with five apiece. No. 11 C Jake Slaughter Slaughter started all 13 games at center for Florida last season, anchoring the offensive line and working with four different quarterbacks throughout the year. An AP All-American First Teamer, Slaughter is among the best offensive linemen in the country and will command a high draft pick in the spring. Utah tackle Spencer Fano is the only lineman higher than Slaughter on this list. "Slaughter was the only Power Four center to earn 80.0-plus PFF grades as a pass blocker and a run blocker in 2024," Dalton Wasserman and Max Chadwick of PFF wrote. "Even more impressive is that he faced a murderer's row of defensive tackles, including Walter Nolen, Alfred Collins, Shemar Turner, Deone Walker, Omarr Norman-Lott and Joshua Farmer — all of whom were selected in the first four rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft. Slaughter's 85.8 PFF overall grade since 2023 trails only Jackson Powers-Johnson among Power Four centers. He moves very well at 6-foot-4 and 308 pounds, allowing him to dominate in a zone-blocking scheme." No. 35 EDGE Tyreak Sapp Sapp took a leadership role on the defensive line last year and put up career numbers in tackles (47), tackles for a loss (13) and sacks (7). His return was another big win for Billy Napier and the Florida Gators this offseason. With more weapons surrounding him, Sapp could be in for an even bigger senior year. "Sapp enjoyed a major breakout in his fourth season with the Gators. His 90.4 PFF overall grade placed 10th among all edge defenders in college football and second among returning players. The former defensive tackle is at his best in the run game, where his 88.7 PFF run-defense grade ranked fourth among FBS edge defenders and his 13 tackles for loss or no gain tied for the fourth most in the Power Four. Sapp is a more than capable pass rusher, earning an 82.2 PFF grade in that regard. He plays with a natural pad level at 6-foot-2, with the strength to stack and shed blockers well." Other PFF standouts from Florida DJ Lagway's 67.0 offense grade might surprise some people, but he had his fair share of growing pains and dealt with injuries. Jadan Baugh is the more proven rookie on offense, with an 81.8 grade over 269 total snaps. Several of the young offensive linemen on the roster came up just short of the 80.0 mark, but many played fewer than 100 snaps. On defense, linebackers Myles Graham and Jaden Robinson stand out. Graham had an 80.7 run defense grade over 183 total snaps, and Robinson earned an 80.9 tackling grade over 438 snaps. Both figure to play large roles in Florida's defense this season. Sharif Denson was excellent as a pass rusher (87.4) out of the STAR and safety positions, albeit over 30 snaps in that role. Follow us @GatorsWire on X, formerly known as Twitter, as well as Bluesky, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators news, notes and opinions.
USA Today
22-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
After finishing last at 2024 NCAA Championships, revenge on mind for Purdue men's golf
After finishing last at 2024 NCAA Championships, revenge on mind for Purdue men's golf Show Caption Hide Caption Purdue golf coach Andrew Sapp on men's NCAA Championships Hear what Boilermakers men's golf coach Andrew Sapp said about Purdue returning to the NCAA Championships. WEST LAFAYETTE ― Avenging last season's final showing has been at the forefront all season long for Purdue men's golfers. It was no shock the Boilermakers got to last year's NCAA Championships. But it was when Purdue finished 30th ― dead last ― at the tournament in 2024, the first time Omni La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, California, hosted the NCAA Championships. Since then, Purdue lost its head coach to South Carolina, elevated its assistant to lead the program, added a transfer from East Tennessee State who played at last year's NCAA Championships, and won three tournaments throughout the 2024-25 season. They get their shot at redemption May 23-28. "I think we all want to get revenge on that course a little bit," said senior Nels Surtani, one of four current Boilers who played in the NCAA Championships a year ago. "We know what we're expecting and we know what to practice a little bit more this year. And we know what shots we have to hit, so everyone's going and practicing this week with the intention of playing well out there." It took climbing two spots on the leaderboard in the final day of last week's Auburn Regional, but the Boilermakers are right back where the expected to finish the season and ultimately have their shot at revenge against the course that got the better of them 12 months earlier. Prior experiences this year helped Purdue finish the regional comeback, not succumbing to a pressure-packed final round. They've won team titles in the 12-team Island Resort Intercollegiate in September, the 15-team Puerto Rico Classic in February and the 15-team Hootie Intercollegiate in March. More: A pipe burst nearly derailed Purdue women's golf's season. Unpredictable weather saved it "I think the experience we've had this year with winning and being under pressure helped us a lot," sophomore first-team All-Big Ten honoree Sam Easterbrook said. "Come the last day of regionals we were super comfortable and knew that if we just take care of business, we were going to get through." There remains no pressure. Purdue can do no worse than last season and the Boilermakers enter familiar territory. "Guys have been there before. It's unique," said first-year Boilermakers head coach Andrew Sapp. "We have four guys who played in this championship last year going to this tournament. That is the exciting part." It's that excitement that helped keep Sapp in West Lafayette during his second move to Purdue. Sapp was previously an assistant under Devon Brouse when he became Purdue's head coach in 1998. Sapp returned three seasons ago as an assistant under Rob Bradley, now at South Carolina. Sapp now leads his third different program to the NCAA Championships after as head coach at Michigan and North Carolina. In Sapp's first season as Purdue's head coach, Purdue broke the program record for 18-hole average in a season at 285.69. Among the 18 lowest rounds in Purdue men's golf history, five have come since Sapp took over as head coach. "When we've played well, we've all played really consistent and steady golf," Easterbrook said. "That's something that's great with this team is I think a lot of guys are really consistent and you can depend on your teammates. If you're having a bad day, they can kind of pick you up and have a good score themselves." Sam King covers sports for the Journal & Courier. Email him at sking@ and follow him on X and Instagram @samueltking.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
‘Dangerous dog' owners in Florida may have to buy insurance. What penalties they could face
Owners of "dangerous dogs" will be required to register them, keep them penned, and carry liability insurance of at least $100,000 under a bill sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis. The bill also requires animal control to quarantine dogs that are being investigated as menaces and mandates a posted notice for any dogs available for adoption that have previously been declared dangerous. The bill was sent to DeSantis May 16 and is dubbed the "Pam Rock Act" in honor of a 62-year-old Putnam County mail carrier who was mauled to death by five dogs when her truck broke down in a rural area in 2022. It was introduced by Rep. Judson Sapp, R-Green Cove Springs, and Sen. Jay Collins, R-Tampa. The bill 'can't stop every attack, but it will save lives, protect good dogs and hold negligent owners accountable,' Sapp told the House State Affairs Committee in April. The bill passed unanimously in the House and Senate. Anyone violating the Pam Rock Act would be subject to fines up to $1,000 per violation, and anyone obstructing animal control from enforcing the act could get fined up to $1,000 and/or get jail time up to a year. This is separate from HB 255, also known as "Dexter's Law," which creates a statewide animal cruelty database. That bill also passed unanimously but has not yet been sent to DeSantis' desk. Here's what to know. Sapp called the Pam Rock Act "breed neutral." No dog breeds are mentioned in the text, which places more restrictions and penalties on the owners. 'We have to remember that they are animals, and just like a human animal, there are inherently bad and inherently good, but I do think bad behavior of owners definitely can turn a good dog bad,' Sapp said. Instead, it defines a dangerous dog as one that has: "Aggressively bitten, attacked, or inflicted severe injury on a human being" Has chased or approached a person in a menacing fashion in a public area (if sworn to and investigated) The bill also clarifies that dogs subject to a dangerous dog investigation that have killed a human being or bitten one and left a bite mark that "scores 5 or higher on the Dunbar bite scale" must be confiscated and quarantined until the outcome of the investigation and any hearings or appeals. Dogs being investigated for any other reason may be impounded and held. If not, the owner must confine them in a "proper enclosure." The bill includes the legislative finding that "such attacks are in part attributable to the failure of owners to confine and properly train and control their dogs" and requires that the owner of a dog classified as dangerous must do all of the following: Register the dog and renew the registration annually Have a microchip implanted Spay or neuter the dog Obtain liability insurance of at least $100,000 to cover damages resulting from an attack If a dog has killed a human being or left a bite mark scoring 5 or higher on the Dunbar bite scale, animal control must humanely euthanize the dog under the bill. The animal control authority may also euthanize any other dangerous dog that has been surrendered. If the animal control authority elects to put a dangerous dog up for adoption, it must post signage on the dog's enclosure to let potential adopters know that the dog is dangerous. New owners will also have to abide by the owner requirements listed above. An owner of a dog they knew was potentially dangerous but demonstrates "a reckless disregard for suchpropensities" commits a first-degree misdemeanor under the bill if the dog attacks and causes severe injury to, or death of, a human. Violations mean a fine up to $1,000 and/or up to one year in jail. Currently, Florida statutes consider this a second-degree misdemeanor. The bill also makes resisting or obstructing an animal control officer from enforcing the law a first-degree misdemeanor. Knowingly and willfully removing a microchip from a dangerous dog is a third-degree felony, punishable by a fine of up to $5,000 and/or imprisonment up to 5 years. The Bite Scale was developed by Dr. Ian Dunbar to objectively assess the severity of dog bites. It breaks down as: Fearful, aggressive, or out-of-control behavior, but no skin contact by teeth Skin contact by teeth, but no skin puncture One to four punctures from a single bite with no puncture deeper than half the length of the dog's canine teeth, which may include slight bruising or lacerations One to four punctures from a single bite, with at least one puncture deeper than half the length of the dog's canine teeth and considerable bruising around the wound or lacerations in both directions from the dog's actions Multiple bites with at least two Level 4 bites or multiple attack incidents with at least one Level 4 bite in each Death of victim Pam Rock, 61, was delivering mail on Aug. 21, 2022, when her vehicle broke down in the Interlachen Lake Estates area, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office. Her brother Tom Rock later said she had called for help and was delivering mail on foot. Witnesses said they heard a woman screaming for help and found Rock on the ground being mauled by five dogs. Several neighbors attempted to pull the dogs off and one shot a rifle into the ground to frighten them away, they said. First responders did what they could, even restarting her heart at one point, and the severely wounded Rock was transported to a hospital and then flown to a trauma center in Gainesville. While attempting to save her, doctors were forced to amputate her right leg, her right arm and her left ear, Tom Rock said. Despite their efforts, Rock died the next day. She had been with the mail service for seven months. In August 2024, the Melrose Post Office was dedicated as the "Pamela Jane Rock Post Office Building." Contributing: James Call, USA TODAY NETWORK - Florida This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Florida 'dangerous dog' owners insurance may soon be required
Newsweek
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Fan-Favorite Superstar Re-Signs With AEW
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. One of professional wrestling's most anticipated free agents for 2025, Willow Nightingale, is officially off the market before her previous contract even expired. The popular All Elite Wrestling star has reportedly re-signed with the company on a new multi-year agreement. Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select reported the news. It follows earlier reports this month that indicated Nightingale, a former AEW TBS Champion, was in her contract year, with her deal seemingly set to expire before the end of 2025. Nightingale initially signed her full-time AEW contract in the fall of 2022. Many of the agreements AEW issued around that period were structured as three-year deals, which would have positioned her original contract to conclude later this year. Nightingale undoubtedly would have garnered significant interest from every major wrestling promotion worldwide had she become a free agent, it was always believed she was unlikely to depart from Tony Khan's company. Sources had indicated that AEW viewed her as a priority talent to retain. That sentiment has now materialized into a new contract. Sapp's report confirms Nightingale has indeed re-signed with All Elite Wrestling. All Elite Wrestling ALL IN at Wembley Stadium in London on August 27, 2023. All Elite Wrestling ALL IN at Wembley Stadium in London on August 27, 2023. Courtesy of AEW More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation While the specific financial terms and exact length of the new contract were not disclosed in the Fightful Select report, it was noted to be a multi-year deal. This ensures she will remain a key fixture in AEW for the foreseeable future. According to Sapp, the new agreement was completed with remarkable speed. It was reportedly finalized almost immediately after his initial report about her contract year status broke. Furthermore, the 31-year-old Nightingale has reportedly communicated directly with AEW officials. She expressed that she was very happy with her spot in AEW and wanted to remain there, indicating a strong mutual desire to continue the working relationship. Nightingale has been one of the more consistently featured performers in AEW's women's division. Her accomplishments include a reign as the AEW TBS Champion, a title she memorably won in 2024. She also won the prestigious Owen Hart Foundation Women's Tournament in 2023, defeating Ruby Soho in the finals. Though her televised AEW match count in 2025 has been somewhat limited to eight appearances thus far, with three of those being in Japan, her impact and connection with the audience remain strong. Her most recent AEW television match was a loss to former friend Kris Statlander on a recent episode of AEW Collision. Nightingale is currently involved in a storyline feud with Marina Shafir as part of the ongoing Death Riders angle. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
