Former Arizona State defensive tackle Marcus Hardison’s road to the NFL began inconspicuously at Charlotte High School in Punta Gorda, Fla. He once paced the sidelines as a backup quarterback and defensive lineman, but the lack of playing time wasn’t based on Hardison’s raw talent. “He came to us as a quarterback,” Charlotte football coach Binky Waldrop said in a telephone interview. “Big body. …
MANHATTAN, Kan. – There were plenty of smiles and hugs shortly after former Kansas State defensive end Ryan Mueller wrapped up his Pro Day workout on March 10. Mueller drove his truck a short distance from the indoor workout facility to the front of Bill Snyder Family Stadium to find his mother, Valerie, and sister, Caroline, patiently waiting on him. …
Matthew Reese’s knack for standing out developed at a young age when he grew up idolizing former Atlanta Falcons running back Jamal Anderson. He even imitated Anderson’s famous “Dirty Bird” touchdown dance to the delight of childhood friends and classmates. “As kids, we always want to be the guy that everybody knew,” Reese said with a laugh during a telephone …
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Former Kansas safety Cassius Sendish treats the spring semester just like any other semester – maintaining a balance between class work and football. The 6-0, 195-pound Sendish didn’t head for warmer weather to train for the NFL Draft, like many of his Jayhawk counterparts. He stayed in Kansas to train at the TopSpeed Strength & Conditioning facility …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Former Kansas Jayhawks tight end Jimmay Mundine is on a mission after not receiving an invitation to the NFL Scouting Combine. The 6-2, 242-pound Mundine wrapped up his career in Lawrence, Kan., in 2014 by leading the Jayhawks in receiving with 45 catches for 584 yards, adding three touchdowns. He appeared in 45 career games, totaling …
The days leading to Troy University’s Pro Day on March 2 at Veterans Memorial Stadium offered sleepless nights for defensive lineman Billy Dobbs. And the late hours of March 1 proved the worst night as he attempted to fall asleep at 10 p.m. “Six hours of tossing and turning, waking up every hour on the hour,” Dobbs said with a chuckle …
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State held its annual Pro Day on Tuesday, and NFL scouts arrived in force to observe the workout at the school’s indoor football training facility. More than an estimated 30 personnel from the Giants, Steelers, Ravens, Jaguars, Redskins, Bengals, Panthers, Lions, Falcons, Colts, Buccaneers, Bears, Seahawks, Saints, Eagles, Texans, Patriots, Broncos, Chargers, Titans and Chiefs were …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – More than 300 draft prospects converge on Indianapolis beginning Tuesday, Feb. 17 for the NFL Scouting Combine, an annual week-long draft evaluation process. A majority of invitees come with awards as evidence of decorated college careers, and all participants hope to impress NFL teams for a shot at playing at the next level. But Kansas State defensive …
On Saturday, the Senior Bowl will be played for the 66th time. There are 110 players working on the practice fields around Mobile, Alabama prepping for the all-star game that will be broadcast by the NFL Network starting at 3 p.m. CST. There are 15 wide receivers on the rosters, ranging from expected second round selections to sixth and seventh …
Nelson Agholor (L), Amari Cooper (C) & Sammie Coates (R) top the list of underclassmen receivers entering the 2015 NFL Draft There is little doubt that the Chiefs will be paying particular attention to the wide receiver position as they prepare for the 2015 NFL Draft. It is a major position of need and the annual selection meeting of college …
