Duke really wants defensive end Harrison Phillips of the 2014 recruiting class. The Blue Devils are known for making a splash in the basketball recruiting world, but Phillips has piqued the coaching staff's interest like none other.Show More Summary
Buccaneers defensive end Adrian Clayborn’s second NFL season didn’t go the way he would have liked as a torn ACL ended his year after just three games. Clayborn used his time away from the field to concentrate on both rehabbing his knee and adding muscle to his upper body, something that has earned him praise…
The Miami Dolphins hoped to get a shakeup on defense when they shook up the draft by trading up from the 12th position to the third position to get Oregon defensive end and linebacker Dion Jordan. While Jordan's statistics at OregonShow More Summary
So, Ohm has an interesting story about New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck, who's trying to get out of this mental funk in which he's spent the last couple of years by going to Tony Robbins seminars that include walking on hot coals: "The game is always changing and always reinventing itself," said Tuck, who turned 30 this spring. Show More Summary
South Carolina has picked up a major 2015 commitment, as weak-side defensive end Shameik Blackshear from Bluffton, S.C. has committed to the Gamecocks. Kipp Adams of ESPN.com reports on the commitment: The Gameccks picked up their second...Show More Summary
(Props: MiddleEasy via MMeh) Never in our life did we think we would witness a combat sports performance more embarrassing than Nick "Turbo Tax" Capes' dive against former NFL defensive end Ray Edwards last February. We were wrong. We...Show More Summary
Alabama and Georgia are the early leaders for 5-star defensive end Lorenzo Carter's commitment, but keep an eye on LSU—as the Tigers appear to be making a push. William Weathers of TigerBait.com is reporting that LSU is stepping up its...Show More Summary
Good news about Seahawks defensive ends is getting harder to find than stores renting VHS tapes. Chris Clemons is rehabbing from a torn ACL and the team isn’t sure when he’ll be able to get back on the field. Michael Bennett has a torn rotator cuff, which doesn’t require surgery but is still something he’ll…
Michigan is coming off an 8-5 campaign and a trip to the Outback Bowl. While players such as quarterback Denard Robinson, defensive end Craig Roh and receiver Roy Roundtree are no longer with the team, there are some individuals who showed glimpses of their potential in 2012 who figure to break out in 2013. Show More Summary
Widely considered to be the top prospect eligible for the 2014 NFL draft, South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney is nearly flawless as a player. Matt Miller has likened Clowney to a defensive Andrew Luck, saying Clowney would have been his No. Show More Summary
Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams says his text messages to his ex fiancée last November were taken out of context. Last week, two disturbing texts were released by the lawyer of his ex fiancée indicating that Williams was having...Show More Summary
Bills defensive end Mario Williams is embroiled in a lawsuit with his ex-fiancée, attempting to force her to return a $785,000 engagement ring. As part of that lawsuit, his ex-fiancée has released text messages in which Williams discusses taking prescription painkillers and having thoughts of suicide. But Williams says that’s nothing for anyone to worry…
Mario Williams has denied allegations that he sent suicidal texts to his ex-fiance, Erin Marzouki. The Buffalo Bills defensive end has been involved in a legal dispute (h/t CBS Sports) with Marzouki over a $785,000 diamond engagement ring that he wants returned. Show More Summary
After selecting an offensive lineman, defensive tackle, defensive end and quarterback in the first four rounds of the NFL draft in April, the New York Giants spent their fifth-round choice on Cooper Taylor, a University of Richmond ( FCS ) product whose position with the Giants is, well, undetermined. Show More Summary
The hype is building around South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, and that will only continue as we enter the "summer of Clowney." The rising junior from Rock Hill, S.C. finished sixth in the 2012 Heisman Trophy voting and stayed...Show More Summary
Virginia native Jalyn Holmes is a terror on the defensive line and is one of the best defensive ends in the 2014 class. The 6'5", 225-pound defensive end is uncommitted at the moment but is considering Florida State, Clemson, Florida, Maryland and many more. Show More Summary
One aspect that makes recruiting tricky is that recruits are still growing and physically maturing. This can lead to many of them being at different positions than where they are now. Yes, coaching is better now so recruits have better technique and are more advanced than years past, so a wealth of recruits are actually in their right positions now. Show More Summary
Plenty of players test positive for performance enhancing drugs. But the Seahawks definitely are in the midst of a troubling trend. As pointed out by Eric D. Williams of the Tacoma News Tribune, defensive end Bruce Irvin has become the sixth Seahawks player to test positive for performance enhancing drugs since 2011. The others are…
Bruce Irvin's suspension from the Seattle Seahawks for the first four games of the 2013 NFL season will force additional shuffling early in the season. The team was already expected to be without starting defensive end Chris Clemons, who is recovering from knee surgery and could miss part of the season. Show More Summary
Earlier this month, the Jets cut defensive end Claude Davis and cornerback Cliff Harris after they were arrested for marijuana possession. Now, the Jets face a more delicate dilemma. With running back Mike Goodson facing guns and weapons charges, it’s easy at first blush to assume the Jets won’t mess around. That’s precisely what Jets…