|
Draft Scout College Football Player Injury News & Notes
|
Warning: Undefined array key "TeamID" in
D:\InetPub\vhosts\scoutnation.com\draftscout.com\injnotes.php on line
744
Warning: Undefined array key "DSTeamID" in
D:\InetPub\vhosts\scoutnation.com\draftscout.com\injnotes.php on line
745
Former Cincinnati center Jake Renfro announced Sunday he plans to transfer to UW and former Michigan State defensive end/outside linebacker Jeff Pietrowski announced Monday he is coming as well. Renfro's announcement came two days after former Cincinnati tackle Joe Huber announced he is joining his former head coach in Madison.Renfro, 6-foot-3 and 310 pounds, missed the 2022 season after suffering a knee injury. Renfro started 13 games in 2021 and was named a first-team, all-American Athletic Con ference pick. He started six games as a freshman in 2020. UW lost center Joe Tippmann, who announced before the bowl game he was entering 2023 NFL draft. - Journal Sentinel
rSr/2027  C Jake Renfro, Illinois
News Source: Journal Sentinel
Share/Comment/External News Feed: Here
|
|
|
Warning: Undefined array key "TeamID" in
D:\InetPub\vhosts\scoutnation.com\draftscout.com\injnotes.php on line
744
Warning: Undefined array key "DSTeamID" in
D:\InetPub\vhosts\scoutnation.com\draftscout.com\injnotes.php on line
745
Rutgers has added a potential starter along the defensive line via the transfer portal. Defensive tackle Isaiah Iton, a transfer out of Ole Miss, committed to head coach Greg Schiano and the Scarlet Knights on Sunday, the final day of his official visit to Piscataway this weekend. The 6-foot-2, 290-pound tackle chose Rutgers over offers from Mississippi State, Maryland, Arkansas and Texas A&M. Iton has one year of eligibility remaining. He is a strong candidate for the starting spot at defensive tackle left by Ifeanyi Maijeh, who exhausted his eligibility last season. - Star Ledger
rSr/2024 DT Isaiah Iton, Rutgers
News Source: Star Ledger
Share/Comment/External News Feed: Here
|
|
|
Warning: Undefined array key "TeamID" in
D:\InetPub\vhosts\scoutnation.com\draftscout.com\injnotes.php on line
744
Warning: Undefined array key "DSTeamID" in
D:\InetPub\vhosts\scoutnation.com\draftscout.com\injnotes.php on line
745
Mazi Smith, the big, physical tackle who commanded plenty of attention from opposing offenses the last couple of years, has decided to leave school and go pro. The Michigan defensive tackle will forego his remaining eligibility and declare for the 2023 N FL Draft, according to a Monday afternoon report from ESPN's Adam Schefter. Smith, a consensus first-team all-Big Ten defensive lineman, has not yet announced announced his decision publicly - but Michigan defensive coordinator Jesse Minter acknowledged the news Monday, writing on social media: "Go be great Mazi!"The move doesn't come as a big surprise. Asked about his future after Michigan's loss to Texas Christian in the Fiesta Bowl, Smith sounded conflicted and told MLive he needed to solicit advice from his mother. The 6-foot-3, 337-pound Smith posted a career-high season in 2022, totaling 48 tackles (2 1/2 for a loss), half a sack and a forced fumble in 14 starts. He was also named college football's preseason No. 1 "freak" by The Athletic. - Ann Arbor News
Jr/2023 DT *Mazi Smith, Michigan
News Source: Ann Arbor News
Share/Comment/External News Feed: Here
|
|
|
Warning: Undefined array key "TeamID" in
D:\InetPub\vhosts\scoutnation.com\draftscout.com\injnotes.php on line
744
Warning: Undefined array key "DSTeamID" in
D:\InetPub\vhosts\scoutnation.com\draftscout.com\injnotes.php on line
745
Texas A&M senior tight end Max Wright will return for a sixth season, making the announcement via social media Monday. Wright, the team's Aggie Heart Award winner this season, nine receptions for 129 yards with a touchdown, battling through injuries. The former defensive lineman, who has played in 40 games, appeared in 13 games as a freshman in 2018, mostly on special teams. He redshirted in '19 after playing in three games and getting injured. He has 13 career catches for 194 yards with two scores. - B ryan/College Station Eagle
rSr/2024 TE Max Wright, Texas AM
News Source: Bryan/College Station Eagle
Share/Comment/External News Feed: Here
|
|
|
Warning: Undefined array key "TeamID" in
D:\InetPub\vhosts\scoutnation.com\draftscout.com\injnotes.php on line
744
Warning: Undefined array key "DSTeamID" in
D:\InetPub\vhosts\scoutnation.com\draftscout.com\injnotes.php on line
745
Auburn's latest transfer portal addition is a former All-American and 1,000-yard rusher. Former South Florida running back and return specialist Brian Battie committed to Auburn on Monday afternoon after taking a visit to the Plains during the weekend. B attie is the ninth transfer addition for first-year coach Hugh Freeze and the second of the day for Auburn, which added Cincinnati wide receiver transfer Nick Mardner earlier Monday afternoon.Battie joins an Auburn backfield that returns second-le ading rusher Jarquez Hunter but must replace leading rusher Tank Bigsby. The Tigers also return sophomores Damari Alston and Sean Jackson, and they hold a commitment from four-star 2023 back Jeremiah Cobb, who is expected to sign in February. During his three years at USF, Battie ran for 1,842 yards and 10 touchdowns while averaging 6.6 yards per attempt. - Birmingham News
rSr/2025 RB Brian Battie, Auburn
News Source: Birmingham News
Share/Comment/External News Feed: Here
|
|
|
Warning: Undefined array key "TeamID" in
D:\InetPub\vhosts\scoutnation.com\draftscout.com\injnotes.php on line
744
Warning: Undefined array key "DSTeamID" in
D:\InetPub\vhosts\scoutnation.com\draftscout.com\injnotes.php on line
745
Stetson Bennett walked on at Georgia nearly six years ago at the beginning of the Bulldogs' growth into college football's most dominant program. He walked away early in the fourth quarter Monday night to a standing ovation from thousands of grateful Bul ldogs fans during a timeout. While Bennett's unlikely journey traces the path of the Bulldogs' recent past, Brock Bowers epitomizes Georgia's present and future as a powerhouse team stacked with superb talents who have known nothing but championships for two incredible years.The quarterback's remarkable connection with his tight end was on display throughout the Dawgs' 65-7 demolition of TCU, and that chemistry played a major role in making sure the Bulldogs became champions again. Bowers finishe d with seven catches for 152 yards and a touchdown from Bennett, including a 22-yard TD catch that firmly shut the door on the Horned Frogs in the third quarter of this epic blowout. - Georgia/AP College Football
Jr/2024 TE Brock Bowers, Georgia
News Source: Georgia/AP College Football
Share/Comment/External News Feed: Here
|
|
|
Warning: Undefined array key "TeamID" in
D:\InetPub\vhosts\scoutnation.com\draftscout.com\injnotes.php on line
744
Warning: Undefined array key "DSTeamID" in
D:\InetPub\vhosts\scoutnation.com\draftscout.com\injnotes.php on line
745
Battling a sprained knee, standout TCU running back Kendre Miller will be a game-time decision against Georgia in the College Football Playoff title contest on Monday. Miller suffered the injury in the first half against Michigan in the Fiesta Bowl. Whil e he told reporters Saturday that he was improved and that it will be a 50-50 decision, he did not actively participate in the Horned Frogs walk-through after media day."We'll continue to try to see where he's at," TCU coach Sonny Dykes said. "To me in the next 24 hours is when obviously we'll have to make a determination, have a pretty good idea on what he's going to be able to do going into the game Monday. We're still optimistic that he's going to be able to play." Miller leads TCU with 1,399 yards rushing and 17 touchdowns. If he can't play, his backup is Emari Demercado, who ran for a career-high 150 yards against Michigan. "We want him to be very effective," Dykes said of Miller. "We just don't want to put him out there and give him an opp ortunity to get more injured." - Dallas Morning News
Jr/2023 RB *Kendre Miller, Texas Christian
News Source: Dallas Morning News
Share/Comment/External News Feed: Here
|
|
|
Warning: Undefined array key "TeamID" in
D:\InetPub\vhosts\scoutnation.com\draftscout.com\injnotes.php on line
744
Warning: Undefined array key "DSTeamID" in
D:\InetPub\vhosts\scoutnation.com\draftscout.com\injnotes.php on line
745
PLAYERS TO WATCH, Georgia: TE Brock Bowers. The Bulldogs' most dynamic playmaker on offense. He lines up all over the formation and will even take a handoff or two. Bowers leads the team with 56 catches for 790 and six touchdowns. He also has rushed for three scores. - AP College Football
Jr/2024 TE Brock Bowers, Georgia
News Source: AP College Football
Share/Comment/External News Feed: Here
|
|
|
Warning: Undefined array key "TeamID" in
D:\InetPub\vhosts\scoutnation.com\draftscout.com\injnotes.php on line
744
Warning: Undefined array key "DSTeamID" in
D:\InetPub\vhosts\scoutnation.com\draftscout.com\injnotes.php on line
745
Utah quarterback Cameron Rising is returning after considering a jump to the NFL. The school announced Monday that Rising will be back as a sixth-year senior in 2023 after leading the Utes to consecutive Pac-12 titles. Rising was a semifinalist for the D avey O'Brien and Maxwell awards after throwing for 3,034 yards and 26 touchdowns with eight interceptions. The Ventura, California, native was named MVP of the Pac-12 Championship game after leading the Utes to a 47-24 win that knocked USC out of the Col lege Football Playoff.Utah played in the Rose Bowl the past two seasons, falling short in both after Rising went down with injuries. He suffered a left leg injury and had to leave in the third quarter of this year's game, which the Utes lost 35-21 to Penn State. Rising's return adds to a strong list of Pac-12 quarterbacks who will be back in 2023, including Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams of USC, Oregon's Bo Nix and Washington State's Michael Penix Jr. Former Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalele i also transferred to Oregon State. - AP College Football
rSr/2025 QB Cameron Rising, Utah
News Source: AP College Football
Share/Comment/External News Feed: Here
|
|
|
Warning: Undefined array key "TeamID" in
D:\InetPub\vhosts\scoutnation.com\draftscout.com\injnotes.php on line
744
Warning: Undefined array key "DSTeamID" in
D:\InetPub\vhosts\scoutnation.com\draftscout.com\injnotes.php on line
745
It was a busy Sunday for Troy University Football as five offensive linemen from around the country announced their intentions to transfer to the school. The five include Oklahoma State center Eli Russ, Tennessee State offensive tackle, Blake Austin, Ten nessee State offensive guard Tavon Matthews, Birmingham Southern center Braylun Smith and Georgia Military College center Boaz Stanley. Russ is a 6-foot-4-inch, 310-pound Ardmore, Okla., native that was an All-State offensive lineman at Plainview High Sc hool. Russ earned the bronze in the State Shot Put as a senior in high school, as well.Russ played in 16 total games at OSU - including nine this past season - and will have three years of eligibility left. He was a three-star lineman coming out o f high school and originally signed with OSU over offers from other schools like North Texas, Texas, Tulsa and others. Austin is a 6-foot-4-inch, 285-pound Johnson City, Tenn., native started at left tackle for ETSU this season. He also started all 13 ga mes in 2021 and started three games in 2020. Austin earned All-Region, All-Conference and Lineman MVP at Science Hill High School. He will have two years of eligibility left. - Troy Messenger
rSr/2026 OG Eli Russ, Troy
News Source: Troy Messenger
Share/Comment/External News Feed: Here
|
|
|
Warning: Undefined array key "TeamID" in
D:\InetPub\vhosts\scoutnation.com\draftscout.com\injnotes.php on line
744
Warning: Undefined array key "DSTeamID" in
D:\InetPub\vhosts\scoutnation.com\draftscout.com\injnotes.php on line
745
2022 ALL-BIG SOUTH CONFERENCE SECOND TEAM: DL - Brevin Allen, R-Sr., Campbell,...Allen became a four-time All-Big South honoree, despite being limited to just eight games in 2022. The redshirt senior totaled 22 tackles with 7.5 stops for loss, including 4.5 sacks, to go along with an interception, still ranking among the conference's leaders in tackles for loss and sacks. The defensive end from Greensboro, who earned All-America honors in 2021, was named Big South Defensive Player of the Week after post ing three sacks and an interception in the first half of Campbell's win over Robert Morris, also earning honorable mention FCS defensive player of the week accolades. Allen has also been named to the Buck Buchanan watch list for FCS defensive player of t he year, as well as the East-West Shrine Bowl 1000. - Campbell Football
rSr/2023 DE Brevin Allen, Campbell
News Source: Campbell Football
Share/Comment/External News Feed: Here
|
|
|
Warning: Undefined array key "TeamID" in
D:\InetPub\vhosts\scoutnation.com\draftscout.com\injnotes.php on line
744
Warning: Undefined array key "DSTeamID" in
D:\InetPub\vhosts\scoutnation.com\draftscout.com\injnotes.php on line
745
2022 ALL-BIG SOUTH CONFERENCE SECOND TEAM: TE - Jihad Edmond, Sr., Bryant,...Edmond had a breakout year for the Bulldogs in 2022, earning all-conference honors for the first time in his career. He caught 25 passes for a career-high 274 yards and five tou chdowns, leading all Big South tight ends in that category. Edmond caught multiple passes in six games and finished the year on a tear, catching 18 passes for 187 yards and three TDs over the final five games of the season. His five TD receptions are the most by a Bryant tight end since John Lavin caught five in the 2014 season. - Bryant Football
rSr/2024 FB Jihad Edmond, Bryant
News Source: Bryant Football
Share/Comment/External News Feed: Here
|
|
|
Warning: Undefined array key "TeamID" in
D:\InetPub\vhosts\scoutnation.com\draftscout.com\injnotes.php on line
744
Warning: Undefined array key "DSTeamID" in
D:\InetPub\vhosts\scoutnation.com\draftscout.com\injnotes.php on line
745
Oklahoma State sophomore wideout John Paul Richardson entered the transfer portal on Tuesday afternoon, and that was only the beginning of the losses for the Cowboys' receiving room. ESPN's Tom VanHaaren reported early Tuesday morning that fellow sophomo re wide receiver Bryson Green was entering the portal. Shortly after, true freshman standout receiver Stephon Johnson Jr. shared that he was joining Richardson and Green in the portal via Twitter.Out of Allen, Texas, Green made an immediate impact on the program. In his freshman campaign, he turned 12 appearances into 12 catches for 139 yards and two touchdowns. This fall, Green was OSU's second-leading receiver with 584 yards and five touchdowns on 36 receptions. Johnson was figured to be one of the Cowboys' top wideouts in the coming years, using his first season on campus to reel in 17 receptions for 293 yards and two scores. - Stillwater Press
Sr/2026 WR Stephon Johnson, Houston
News Source: Stillwater Press
Share/Comment/External News Feed: Here
|
|
|
Warning: Undefined array key "TeamID" in
D:\InetPub\vhosts\scoutnation.com\draftscout.com\injnotes.php on line
744
Warning: Undefined array key "DSTeamID" in
D:\InetPub\vhosts\scoutnation.com\draftscout.com\injnotes.php on line
745
University of New Mexico quarterback CJ Montes has entered the transfer portal. The rising sophomore from Pasadena, California, made the announcement Wednesday on Twitter. "Thank you to the University of New Mexico & the coaching staff for the opportunit y to compete @ the highest level academically & athletically," Montes posted. "Thank you to all the fans for the love & support. Everything being said, I am entering the transfer portal with 3 years of eligibility."Montes played in only three game s as a freshman in 2021, retaining his redshirt status for that season. In his two seasons at UNM, Montes played in seven games and completed 37 of 84 passes with three interceptions and no touchdowns. His departure leaves the team with two returning sch olarship quarterbacks, juniors Justin Holaday and Isaiah Chavez. - Albuquerque Journal
rSr/2027 QB CJ Montes, Transfer
News Source: Albuquerque Journal
Share/Comment/External News Feed: Here
|
|
|
Warning: Undefined array key "TeamID" in
D:\InetPub\vhosts\scoutnation.com\draftscout.com\injnotes.php on line
744
Warning: Undefined array key "DSTeamID" in
D:\InetPub\vhosts\scoutnation.com\draftscout.com\injnotes.php on line
745
2022 WALTER PAYTON AWARD WINNER: When people say "numbers never lie," they might be referencing UIW quarterback Lindsey Scott Jr., who this season posted some of the biggest passing statistics in FCS history. Scott helped UIW reach the national semifinal s for the first time. Although his team fell one win shy of playing in the national championship game, the redshirt senior made the trip to Frisco, Texas, where Saturday night he received the 2022 Stats Perform Walter Payton Award, which honors the offen sive player of the year in college football's Division I subdivision. Fordham fifth-year senior quarterback Tim DeMorat, who slightly outgained Scott for the FCS high in passing yards, finished second in the voting, while Monmouth sophomore running back Jaden Shirden, the national rushing leader, was third.A 54-member panel selected the 36th annual award, which is named for legendary running back Walter Payton, who starred at Jackson State as part of his Hall of Fame career. Scott, 24, from Zacha ry, Louisiana, and a graduate transfer from Nicholls, was named the Southland Conference player of the year, helping coach G.J. Kinne's Cardinals to a 12-2 season. The 5-foot-11, 212-pounder completed 322 of 454 pass attempts (70.9 percent) for 4,686 yar ds and an FCS-record 60 touchdowns with just eight interceptions, posting an FCS-high 197.7 passing efficiency. He rushed for 712 yards and 11 touchdowns, lifting his total TDs (pass and run) to 71, also a single-season record. Among his many marks, Scot t became the third player in FCS history to pass for seven touchdowns in one half of a game against Lamar, then did it a second time against Houston Christian. - STATS FCS Football
rSr/2023 QB Lindsey Scott Jr., Incarnate Word
News Source: STATS FCS Football
Share/Comment/External News Feed: Here
|
|
|