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Former Tennessee player Amari McNeill has confirmed his transfer to play football for Deion Sanders at Colorado in 2023. McNeill recorded three tackles and one pass deflection over six games during his stint at Tennessee. A former 3-star OT, McNeill’s large size at 6-foot-4, 285 pounds could prove useful for Colorado in the coming years, particularly after more than 20 players left the program following the spring game. Sanders aims to change the culture of the team and put the Buffaloes on a winning trajectory after finishing the 2022 season with a 1-11 record.

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The NFL draft has seen three members of Ohio State University’s class of 2021, C.J. Stroud, Paris Johnson Jr. and Jaxon Smith-Njigba, have their lives changed forever. Meanwhile, 4 national analysts from 247Sports have conducted a 32-pick draft to settle the debate on the best players in college football next season, with USC quarter-back Caleb Williams, Marvin Harrison Jr. and JT Tuimoloau, three Buckeyes getting selected. Furthermore, On3 conducted an NIL survey and concluded that Ohio State’s Cohesion Foundation had a noteworthy representation of female athletes, differentiating them from other collectives. Ohio State football and men’s basketball are important, but Ohio State’s female athletes and athletes from other Olympic sports deserve to benefit from their name, image and likeness while they can, and Cohesion has stood out for acknowledging that.

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Former Tennessee defensive lineman Amari McNeill has announced that he will transfer to the University of Colorado and play for Deion Sanders in 2023. McNeill played in six games for the Volunteers between 2021 and 2022, recording three total tackles and one pass deflection. While McNeill began his college career as a 3-star offensive tackle for Peachtree Ridge in Sewanee, Georgia, he will join the Buffaloes as a defensive player, and at 6-foot-4 and 285 pounds his size could prove useful for the team. Colorado will be trying to improve after last year’s struggles, as the program recorded a difficult 1-11 record, while Tennessee achieved an 11-win season, its best performance since 2001.

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Andrew Sprague, a 6-foot-8, 285-pound offensive tackle from Rockhurst High School in Kansas City, has committed to the University of Michigan’s class of 2024. Sprague is the No. 156 prospect nationally and No. 9 offensive tackle, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings. Sprague was not a sure-fire recruit when he arrived at Rockhurst, but his success as a dual-sport athlete, in addition to his size and athleticism, quickly made him one of the top high school tackles in the country. His coach at Rockhurst, Kelly Donohoe, praised Sprague’s size, athleticism, intelligence, work ethic, and coachability.

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Jake Guarnera, a three-star offensive lineman out of Florida, was expected to announce his commitment to the Michigan Wolverines on Friday. However, conflicting crystal ball projections and expert predictions from Rivals and On3 initially cast doubt on whether Guarnera would choose Michigan. At one point, recruiting analyst Josh Henschke even flipped his prediction from Michigan to Penn State, but he later changed it back. Despite the uncertainty, Michigan remains well-stocked with options and commitments for offensive lineman.

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Florida State defensive lineman Joshua Farmer has changed his earlier plans to leave for another team by reversing his decision to transfer. After receiving offers from schools across the country, Farmer decided to instead stay in Tallahassee by citing family, his love for the football program, and a desire to lead the team to success. Farmer has valuable experience as a 2022 Seminoles defensive player who appeared in all 13 games, having recorded 15 tackles, including 6.0 for loss with 2.0 sacks, and one quarterback hurry. He was also Freshman Honorable Mention All-American by College Football News, Devaughn Darling Defensive Freshman of the Year, an All-ACC Academic Team member, and a Seminole Scholar. Prior to playing for Florida State, he was a four-star prospect who helped the Gadsden County Jaguars reach the semifinal round of 2020 Florida Class 4A state playoffs.

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The University of Oklahoma is tied with Georgia, Notre Dame, and Southern Cal for the most players selected first overall in the NFL Draft, with five. They include Lee Roy Selmon, who joined the NFL in 1976 and played nine seasons; Billy Sims, who played five seasons in the NFL; Sam Bradford, who played nine seasons in the NFL; Baker Mayfield, who was selected by Cleveland Browns in the 2018 NFL Draft and then traded to the Los Angeles Rams in 2022 where he led his team to a 98-yard game-winning drive against the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday Football and Kyler Murray, who was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2019 NFL Draft and is a two-time Pro Bowl player.

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The Detroit Lions should consider drafting tight end Darnell Washington from Georgia despite the team’s recent track record with tight ends, according to an analysis. NFL draft evaluators haven’t ranked Washington first due to his value being entirely scheme-dependent, but his abilities could make him an ideal choice for the Lions. His wide frame and giant hands make him an ideal target for a pass-focused game, and his athleticism challenges linebackers and safeties alike. Additionally, his blocking abilities could help unlock dynamic possibilities in both the passing and running game of Detroit. While Washington’s ceiling likely lies as a secondary option in a team’s passing attack, acquiring him would open up options in the playbook that would offer another pass-catching option out of a jumbo set. Although he is unlikely to make it to Detroit’s first second-round pick, the Lions have the draft picks necessary to maneuver around or trade up to select him.

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Georgia is favored to win a third consecutive national championship in college football, but several other teams could pose a threat to their quest. The Ohio State Buckeyes are among the top challengers, having come close to toppling the Bulldogs in last season’s College Football Playoff semifinal. Other potential challengers include Alabama, LSU, Michigan, Florida State, Tennessee, USC, and Texas. These picks range from CFP stalwarts to teams that have never reached the playoff. Further topics discussed on the SEC Football Unfiltered podcast include the potential of several NFL quarterback prospects and the emergence of Jalen Milroe as Alabama’s potential starting quarterback.

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Utah tight end Dalton Kincaid could potentially be a first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft due to his skills as an athletic tight end with great route running and contested catch abilities. He would need work as a blocker, but as his strengths are more in line with modern day mismatches rather than traditional tight end roles, this is a lesser concern. Kincaid’s recent mock draft projections have him landing with the Los Angeles Chargers, Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, or Cincinnati Bengals. His success as a rookie and potential fantasy impact will depend on his landing spot.

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