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Eight Iowa football players garner Phil Steele preseason honors
Eight Iowa football players garner Phil Steele preseason honors

USA Today

time03-07-2025

  • Sport
  • USA Today

Eight Iowa football players garner Phil Steele preseason honors

As the 2025-26 college football season approaches, eight Iowa football players received Phil Steele preseason honors, according to the college football publication's June 25 announcement. In total, five Hawkeyes garnered preseason All-America laurels, while eight earned preseason All-Big Ten accolades. According to the announcement, Iowa's All-American honorees include senior offensive tackle Gennings Dunker, senior defensive tackle Aaron Graves, and senior return specialist Kaden Wetjen, who were each selected as second-team All-Americans. Additionally, senior center Logan Jones was named a third-team All-American, while sophomore punter Rhys Dakin was picked as a fourth-team All-American by the publication. In regards to the All-Big Ten accolade, Iowa had two preseason second-team all-conference honorees in senior offensive guard Beau Stephens and senior kicker Drew Stevens, and a third-team selection in senior defensive end Ethan Hurkett. With the Hawkeyes set to open their 2025-26 campaign on Aug. 30 against FCS-level Albany at 5 p.m. CT at Kinnick Stadium, the Phil Steele honors will give many Iowa fans excitement as they wait to see the team take the field in the fall. Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes and opinions. Follow Scout on X: @SpringgateNews

Lions 2025 draft prospect profile: Grey Zabel, IOL, North Dakota State
Lions 2025 draft prospect profile: Grey Zabel, IOL, North Dakota State

USA Today

time02-04-2025

  • Sport
  • USA Today

Lions 2025 draft prospect profile: Grey Zabel, IOL, North Dakota State

Lions 2025 draft prospect profile: Grey Zabel, IOL, North Dakota State Detroit Lions 2025 draft prospect profile and scouting report for North Dakota State IOL Grey Zabel, who projects best at center and has a strong connection to the Lions coaching staff One of the positions most likely for a prospect to make the big jump from the FCS level to success in the NFL is the offensive line. Lions head coach Dan Campbell has firsthand experience from his Saints days with two small-school prospects who became Pro Bowl linemen in the NFL in Jahri Evans and Terron Armstead. Grey Zabel from North Dakota State has an opportunity to prove he can be the next FCS standout to become a very good NFL starting offensive lineman. Grey Zabel, OL, North Dakota State The Bison star played left tackle as a fifth-year senior after two seasons of splitting time (roughly 70/30) playing right tackle and left guard. Zabel earned his spot in the Senior Bowl and thrived during the week of practices in Mobile while primarily playing center--a position he only had played sparingly (14 snaps) as a sophomore. The offensive coordinator at NDSU for the first four years of his career was current Lions TE coach Tyler Roehl. Because of his short arm reach (32 inches), Zabel projects as an interior-only lineman in the NFL. Measured at 6-foot-6 and 312 pounds Has nearly 1,000 snaps at both left tackle and right tackle Allowed just 4 career sacks in over 1,100 pass protection snaps 1st-team All-American as a senior Voted top Senior Bowl practice player by the players Turned 23 in March Games watched: Colorado, Illinois State, Montana State and South Dakota State (playoffs), Senior Bowl week (in person) Positives Comes from a pro-style offense with a similar gap/power blocking scheme to Detroit's Outstanding lower-body quickness and flexibility for a taller lineman Quick-footed off the snap in any direction Very good at resetting his hands and staying square against speed-to-power Active eyes and quick reactions; tough to fool him on a twist or blitz Finishes well in the run game Decent power and consistent pad level in run blocking Negatives Quicker pass rushers were able to dictate first contact due to his short arms Will lean into run blocks outside his initial reach Will be playing a new position while also making a massive jump in level of competition Gives up his chest too readily in pass protection at times He's not lacking grit by any means, but Zabel doesn't play with violence to his game Overall Zabel brought an impressive résumé to the Senior Bowl from the premier FCS-level program, but he had to shift from tackle to center (and guard). It took about three practice reps before Zabel asserted his dominance at the new position, and did so against many Day 2 defensive linemen prospects. Zabel's quickness, agility and technical savvy are all high-level traits. Lions TE coach Tyler Roehl knows him very well, and that's invaluable for helping Zabel potentially transition to the next level. His game reminds me more than a little of 7-time Pro Bowl center Alex Mack. Zabel should absolutely be in consideration for the Lions first-round pick--if he's still on the board. Like Mack (No. 21 overall back in 2009), Zabel should be a top-25 pick.

Michigan football offers prolific 6-foot-5 WR Sincere Brown from FCS-level Campbell
Michigan football offers prolific 6-foot-5 WR Sincere Brown from FCS-level Campbell

USA Today

time20-03-2025

  • Sport
  • USA Today

Michigan football offers prolific 6-foot-5 WR Sincere Brown from FCS-level Campbell

Michigan football offers prolific 6-foot-5 WR Sincere Brown from FCS-level Campbell Michigan football is looking to revamp the offense and when it comes to the types of wide receiver the Wolverines are targeting, they certainly have a type. The maize and blue brought in two transfer wideouts this offseason, one of them being former Indiana WR and quarterback Donaven McCulley, who stands at 6-foot-5. They also signed another 6-foot-5 receiver in former three-star Jamar Browder, who previously was committed to NC State. Now Michigan is targeting yet another 6-foot-5 receiver in the transfer portal. Though he didn't catch on with is original school, USF, Sincere Brown found new life playing at the lower level with the Campbell Fighting Camels. After having one catch for 19 yards in 2020 with the Bulls in Tampa, Brown transferred to Campbell in 2023 where he saw some time but registered no stats with the Camels that year. But in 2024, he had 61 receptions for 1,028 yards and 12 touchdowns. Brown posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday that he's received a Michigan football offer now that he's back in the transfer portal. If Brown were to make his way to Ann Arbor, he would immediately be the most prolific receiver on the roster, albeit against lower competition. He originally hails from Charleston, South Carolina and originally was a part of the 2020 class. Brown was originally a three-star recruit rated by the 247Sports Composite as the No. 2,606 player in the country, and the No. 345 receiver. He is also reporting offers from Wake Forest, Texas A&M, Arkansas, Louisville, Utah, North Carolina, Cal, and West Virginia. Michigan added an FCS-level receiver last offseason in former Youngstown State wideout C.J. Charleston, but Charleston only had one catch in his sole season wearing maize and blue.

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