EVAN NEAL

The New York Giants suffered several blows on offense in the first half, but perhaps none bigger than losing first-rounder Evan Neal to a knee injury.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — (AP) — New York Giants rookie tight end Daniel Bellinger was taken to a hospital with a bloody eye injury during a game Sunday at Jacksonville. Bellinger took an inadvertent fist in the face, and maybe a finger to the eye, from Jaguars rookie linebacker Devin Lloyd in the second quarter Sunday. Bellinger's injury was the latest for the 5-1 Giants, who were trying to match their best start since 2008 with a victory in Jacksonville. The Giants lost two starting offensive linemen to knee injuries, including rookie first-rounder and right tackle Evan Neal, in the first half. Left guard Ben Bredeson was ruled out with a right knee injury in the first quarter.

New York Giants rookie tight end Daniel Bellinger was taken to a hospital with a bloody eye injury during a game Sunday at Jacksonville.

Three major players are already out after early-game injuries, and there's still a lot of Sunday left to go. Detroit Lions standout wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown was injured on his first touch of the game when he appeared to hit his head on the ground. It's not known how severe the head bump was, though St. Brown did jog off the field under his own power. Evan Neal, rookie offensive tackle for the New York Giants, has also been ruled out with an injury. That's a rough injury for Neal, the Giants' 2022 first-round pick, but in this game especially.

There are some topics New York Giants coach Brian Daboll is not going to shed much light on. Injuries and the release of players such as veteran Blake Martinez are high on his list. Daboll said little on either topic Monday as the Giants started to prepare for their season opener in Tennessee against the Titans.

In an NFL draft focused early on stoppers, it was the goers — wide receivers — who stole the spotlight Thursday night.

One player has been off-limits for Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel when preparing for the NFL draft with general manager Jon Robinson: Tyler Vrabel.

Liberty Pro Day Football Liberty quarterback Malik Willis prepares the school's pro football day for NFL scouts and coaches, Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in Lynchburg, Va. (AP Photo/Kendall Warner) (Kendall Warner)NEW YORK — (AP) — Quarterbacks Malik Willis and Matt Corral are among 21 prospects who will attend the NFL draft in Las Vegas this month. Ohio State wide receivers Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson will be there along with two more wideouts. Alabama is also sending two players: wide receiver Jameson Williams and offensive lineman Evan Neal. Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, who is projected as the potential No. Willis had a dazzling NFL combine after starring at Liberty.

Quarterbacks Malik Willis and Matt Corral are among 21 prospects who will attend the NFL Draft in Las Vegas later this month.

The NFL announced that 73 underclassmen have been granted special eligibility for the draft, the fewest in the last seven years.

The AP All-America team presented by Regions Bank, selected by a panel of Top 25 college football poll voters, was released Monday. Michigan linebacker David Ojabo was chosen for the second team and running back Hassan Haskins was a third-team selection. Defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt and freshman tight end Brock Bowers made the second team and safety Lewis Cine was a third-team choice. Add in Alabama's Williams, an Ohio State transfer, and four receivers who played for the Buckeyes in 2020 made the AP All-America teams. Receivers — Chris Olave, senior, Ohio State; Garrett Wilson, junior, Ohio State; Jerreth Sterns, junior, Western Kentucky.

Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young and Alabama teammates Will Anderson Jr. and Jameson Williams have been selected All-Americans by The Associated Press.

Alabama once again collected a Southeastern Conference title and two big league-wide individual awards.

Last year's game with Mississippi held scant resemblance to the traditional Alabama win.

(AP Photo/John Bazemore) (John Bazemore)GAINESVILLE, Fla. — (AP) — The Southeastern Conference is moving away from early season cupcakes. But beefing up schedules is clearly on the horizon for everyone, especially once the SEC adds Oklahoma and Texas. It’s hardly unique to the SEC, especially since strength of schedule plays a role in determining which teams make the College Football Playoff. When those SEC teams are on the road every other year, they have one fewer home game that affects the bottom line. Sign up for the AP’s college football newsletter: https://apnews.com/cfbtop25Copyright 2021 The Associated Press.

The Southeastern Conference is moving away from early season cupcakes.

Eight teams have at least two first-team All-Americans, with seventh-ranked Iowa State and ninth-ranked Notre Dame leading the way. Along with Hall, Iowa State is represented on the first team by tight end Charlie Kolar and linebacker Mike Rose. Running backs —- Breece Hall, junior, Iowa State; Bijan Robinson, sophomore, Texas. Guards — Cain Madden, senior, Notre Dame; Zion Johnson, senior, Boston College. Tight end — Charlie Kolar, senior, Iowa State.

Notre Dame and Iowa State each have three players on The Associated Press preseason All-America team.

While there's plenty of time for the landscape of the 2022 NFL draft to shift, these prospects have already put themselves on everyone's radar.