Malik Willis, Matt Corral only QBs attending NFL draft
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.
wftv.comAP All-America team: Young and Tide lead with 3 1st teamers
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.
wftv.comSEC beefing up schedules, moving away from early cupcakes
(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.
wftv.comIowa State, Notre Dame highlight AP preseason All-Americans
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.
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