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USA Today
09-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Jacksonville Jaguars have quarterback tryout in for rookie minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars have quarterback tryout in for rookie minicamp Tennessee-Martin quarterback Kinkead Dent is the lone tryout player at Jaguars' rookie minicamp. Tennessee-Martin quarterback Kinkead Dent is the lone tryout player who was brought in for the Jacksonville Jaguars' rookie minicamp. Along with Dent, undrafted rookie signee Seth Henigan out of Memphis is the other quarterback on the rookie minicamp roster. During the pre-draft process, Dent measured in at just under 6-5 and weighed 213 pounds. He spent the last two seasons at Tennessee-Martin after being at Ole Miss from 2019 through 2022, where he had nine pass attempts. As a starter over these last two seasons, Dent has completed 56% of his passes at 7.1 yards per attempt with 46 touchdowns to 15 interceptions. His production in Year 2 took a big jump across the board, including efficiency and in generating big plays. At the FCS level in 2024, Dent ranked 16th in yards per pass attempt, 21st in touchdown passes, and was 12th in big-time throws, according to PFF. Already on the roster at quarterback beyond Trevor Lawrence and Nick Mullens, the Jaguars have Henigan and John Wolford. The Jaguars' 91-man roster is currently at full capacity. Wolford has experience in Liam Coen's system, while obviously the Jaguars like Henigan because they prioritized signing him after the NFL draft.
USA Today
29-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
South Florida lands running back Sam Franklin from Oklahoma
South Florida lands running back Sam Franklin from Oklahoma Sam Franklin saw the writing on the wall, packed his bags, and headed south. Franklin, who spent one year in the Oklahoma Sooners backfield, signed to play the 2025 season at South Florida. The running back entered the transfer portal on April 15 after going through spring practices with the Sooners. Franklin began his career at Tennessee-Martin, playing three seasons for the Skyhawks. He ran for 1,386 yards and 11 touchdowns in his third season at UT-Martin, en route to an FCS All-American nod. At Oklahoma, playing time was harder to come by, as he finished with 18 carries for 132 yards. Oklahoma returns all three of its top running backs from last year in Jovantae Barnes, Xavier Robinson and Tatum Taylor. Plus, the Sooners added Jadyn Ott, formerly of California-Berkeley, out of the transfer portal. Another year at fifth in the depth chart loomed, so Franklin headed for Tampa. The Bulls are replacing their four leading rushers from last year. Franklin was one of two Sooners running backs who entered the portal after spring practice. He spent about two weeks determining his destination, while Gavin Sawchuk, who led Oklahoma in yards rushing in 2023, entered over the weekend. Contact/Follow us @SoonersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oklahoma news, notes, and opinions.
