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USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Former Hawkeye football legend Brandon Scherff elected to Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame
Former Hawkeye football legend Brandon Scherff elected to Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame The list of Iowa Hawkeyes legends that dominated inside Kinnick Stadium and across the Big Ten continues to grow as another former star joins a list of his peers being immortalized. Former Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Brandon Scherff has been elected to the Iowa Hawkeyes Class of 2025 Hall of Fame. The Iowa guard spent 2010-2014 with the Hawkeyes, and in that time, he left a huge impact on the Iowa football program. Brandon Scherff was the Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year in 2014, a two-time First-Team All-Big Ten selection in 2013 and 2014, the Outland Trophy winner in 2024, which goes to college football's best offensive lineman, and a Unanimous All-American in 2014. Following his time at Iowa, Brandon Scherff went on to be selected No. 5 overall in the 2015 NFL draft by Washington, where he spent 2015-2021. Following that, Scherff signed a three-year deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars for $49.5 million. A model of longevity in the NFL, Scherff has appeared and started in 140 games over 10 years. Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes and opinions. Follow Riley on X: @rileydonald7
USA Today
7 days ago
- General
- USA Today
Broncos roster: Pat Surtain (No. 2) enters Year 5 as NFL's best cornerback
Broncos roster: Pat Surtain (No. 2) enters Year 5 as NFL's best cornerback Broncos Wire's 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at fifth-year cornerback Pat Surtain, No. 2. Before the Broncos: The son of former NFL cornerback Patrick Surtain Sr., PS2 played high school football in Florida before going on to star at Alabama. He was named a Unanimous All-American and the SEC Defensive Player of the Year after helping the Crimson Tide win a national championship in 2020. Surtain (6-2, 202) left college as one of the top cornerbacks in the nation. Broncos tenure: Denver used its first pick (ninth overall) to select Surtain in the 2021 NFL draft. He has been a star since Day 1, making PFWA's All-Rookie Team in 2021 before going on to earn Pro Bowl selections each year from 2022-2024. Surtain was named a first-team All-Pro in 2022 and 2024, winning Defensive Player of the Year last fall. The 25-year-old cornerback has totaled 232 tackles, 47 pass breakups, 11 interceptions (including two returned for touchdowns), two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery through four years (66 games) with the Broncos. Chances to make the 53-man roster: Lock. Surtain is the team's best player, and he will enter the 2025 season ready to defend his DPOY title. Already considered the best cornerback in the NFL, PS2 is entering his prime. Related: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.
Newsweek
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Adam Schefter Reveals 4 Players Who Could Go Higher Than Anticipated In NFL Draft
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. The NFL Draft is just a few short days away, and there is still a wide range of outcomes that could take place in Round 1 alone. There are some picks that seem to be set in stone, such Miami quarterback Cam Ward going No. 1 overall, and some combination of Travis Hunter and Abdul Carter going No. 2 and No. 3. However, there is also a handful of players who are quickly rising up draft boards. On Monday, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter revealed four players who could be selected higher than many are expecting, including a pair of players from the Texas Longhorns who might end up being the best at their positions in the class. Jahdae Barron #7 of the Texas Longhorns celebrates after a play against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the second half against at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 1, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. Jahdae Barron #7 of the Texas Longhorns celebrates after a play against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the second half against at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 1, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. PhotoThe first player mentioned by Schefter was Missouri offensive tackle Armand Membou, who has consistently been a selection to the Jets in most recent mock drafts. But now, it appears the Raiders are also in the mix at No. 6. "Missouri offensive tackle Armand Membou now looks like a top-10 lock, with the Raiders (No. 6) and Jets (No. 7) being possible destinations," Schefter said. Perhaps the most surprising news from Schefter, however, was the news about the two Longhorns - Jahdae Barron and Kelvin Banks. According to Schefter Banks could go as high as No. 13 to the Dolphins, which is higher than most projections have seen him going in recent weeks. However, for Barron, it appears that it is not out of the question that he ends up being a top 10 pick as well. "A pair of Texas players -- offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. and cornerback Jahdae Barron, have generated less talk than some of the other prospects at their positions," Shefter said. "But both are in position to go higher than some people realize, with Banks being in play for Miami at No. 13 and Barron being linked to the Jets at No. 7." This should come as no surprise, given that both players were consensus All-Americans, with Banks even being one of eight players to be named a Unanimous All-American. Finally, Schefter also revealed that UCLA line backer Carson Schwesinger could vault up draft boards all the way to Round 1 after being projected as a second or third round pick. Both the Commanders and Bills are reportedly eyeing the West Coast tackling machine, who finished with 136 stops in 2024. "UCLA linebacker Carson Schwesinger, projected by many as a Day 2 pick, has a chance to go in the end of Round 1 to a team such as the Commanders (No. 29) or Bills (No. 30) that might be be looking for additional defensive help," Schefter said. Of course, these four players are not the only ones who could surprise and move up boards. But if Schefter is on to something here, their potentially elevated spots could change things drastically on Day 1.
