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Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Ashton Jeanty projected to turn around Tom Brady's 4-13 franchise record
(Image via Getty: Ashton Jeanty) There are four teams in the AFC West–the Denver Broncos, the Kansas City Chiefs, the Los Angeles Chargers, and the Las Vegas Raiders. Three teams performed exceptionally well in the 2024 NFL season. But one team performed disastrously. That one team belongs to the 7-time Super Bowl Champion, Tom Brady. The NFL legend's part-owned franchise, the Las Vegas Raiders, secured only 4 wins and 13 terrible losses last year. This season, the Raiders wish to reverse that record at full throttle. All thanks to their star addition–Ashton Jeanty. The No. 6 overall pick from the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft promises a bright 2025 NFL season for them. How so? Let's find out. — nickwalt (@nickwalt) NFL Analysts praise Ashton Jeanty 's ability to rewrite the script for the Las Vegas Raiders Mel Kiper Jr. of ESPN had projected Ashton Jeanty for the Las Vegas Raiders. The NFL Analyst said the 21-year-old running back could immediately flip the script for the Raiders. He added, Jeanty has the potential to become an elite three-down back in the NFL. Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz of USA TODAY also had predicted Jeanty for the Raiders. In the exact words of the NFL Editor—Jeanty has shown a rare penchant for creating yardage almost on his own, and an alignment between intention and talent can help the Raiders rejuvenate the league's worst rushing attack. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like You Won't Believe the Price of These Dubai Apartments Binghatti Developers FZE Get Offer Undo Ashton Jeanty stats in the Boise State Broncos Ashton Jeanty played college football for the Boise State Broncos from 2022 to 2024 before being drafted by Tom Brady's franchise. The running back accumulated 4,769 rushing yards, 50 receiving touchdowns, and a rushing average of 6.4 in a total of 40 games played. He also garnered 863 receiving yards, 80 receptions, 10 receiving touchdowns, and a receiving average of 10.8 in 26 games started. The 5-foot-8 and 211-pounder won several awards for his breathtaking achievements. Check out here- 2024 - Maxwell Award 2024 - Doak Walker Award 2024 - Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award 2024 - Unanimous All-American 2023 - First-Team All-American 2023, 2024 - MW Offensive Player of the Year 2023, 2024 - First-Team All-MW FAQs What does the Boise State Broncos coach say about RB Ashton Jeanty? Marca reported Spencer Danielson, coach for the Boise State Broncos, said, 'When Ashton was 17 years old, he stayed, put his head down. I think he is not only going to be one of the best football players in the NFL, I believe he is going to be the Offensive Rookie of the Year. He is going to have a huge push for that culture that head coach Pete Carroll is developing.' What are the contract details of Ashton Jeanty in Las Vegas Raiders? On May 9, 2025, Jeanty signed a four-year contract worth $35.895 million with the Raiders. It includes a signing bonus of $22.746 million. His entire contract is fully guaranteed. Who is Ashton Jeanty's current girlfriend? The Raiders RB is currently dating Gabrielle Miller. They have been together since high school. She is a Track & Field Athlete. Also Read: Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown and Vikings WR Justin Jefferson are on the same wavelength | NFL News - Times of India Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
USA Today
13-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Ranking the top 10 SEC quarterbacks who dominated the 21st century
The Southeastern Conference has produced legendary quarterbacks who have created long-lasting, historic moments on the gridiron. As simple as the statement is, it can't be emphasized enough. The league's quarterback play has been consistently incredible since the conference was established in 1932. While signal-callers such as Bart Starr, Joe Namath, Archie Manning, Steve Spurrier and Pat Sullivan set the foundation, stars like Peyton Manning, Danny Wuerffel and Tim Couch carried that legacy into a new horizon. Of the top 16 gunslingers in career passing yards in SEC history, 13 played their entire careers in the 21st century. That is a testament to the constant development of the game, combined with excellent coaches like Nick Saban, Urban Meyer, Dan Mullen, Spurrier and many more. The league's developers passed their knowledge down to the new generation of head coaches like Kirby Smart, Lane Kiffin and Josh Heupel, all of whom have sent multiple quarterbacks to the NFL. Every great SEC signal-caller has poured blood, sweat and tears to lead their teams to the next level in college football. In the 21st century, there is no argument that the country's best quarterbacks are in a particular league. The league's generals have produced highlights that will last forever, historic marks that have yet to be broken and raised more trophies than most programs will ever obtain. Just like any discussion regarding the most talented players to ever play the game, there is always one that stands above the rest. With that being said, let's rank the top 10 SEC quarterbacks based on their performances, historic marks and award-winning seasons from the 21st century. 1. Tim Tebow - Florida Career statistics: 9,285 PASS YDS, 88 PASS TD, 16 INT, 2,947 RUSH YDS, 57 RUSH TD The argument can be made that Tim Tebow is the greatest college quarterback ever. His grit and determination to lay everything on the line for the Gators earned him two national championships and a Heisman Trophy through four years in Gainesville, Florida. In 2007 and 2008, Tebow won the Maxwell Award, which is given to the best player in college football every year. Do not get it twisted, he transcended the quarterback position in the SEC. Upcoming talent wanted to follow in his footsteps, but it is hard to replicate what can never be replicated. 2. Johnny Manziel - Texas A&M Career statistics: 7,820 PASS YDS, 63 PASS TD, 22 INT, 2,169 RUSH YDS, 30 RUSH TD When Johnny Manziel was playing, every college football fan was glued to their television screens, and for good reason. Manziel's dual-threat ability made him one of the most dangerous athletes in the country and led to him becoming the first freshman to ever win the Heisman. Coaches feared him, players hated trying to stop him and fans from every team across the country wished they could have him. "Johnny Football" was not just a cool nickname; it was a lifestyle. Regardless of his antics off the field, he is one of the greatest to ever play the sport. 3. Cam Newton - Auburn Career statistics: 2,908 PASS YDS, 30 PASS TD, 7 INT, 1,586 RUSH YDS, 24 RUSH TD His towering build, breakaway speed and swagger brought Auburn into the national spotlight for the first time in 53 years. Achieving a perfect 14-0 overall record with the Tigers in 2010, Newton struck fear into defenses in the toughest league in the country. He secured the Heisman Trophy, Maxwell Award, Walter Camp Award and Davey O'Brien Award in just one season on the Plains. While becoming the first player in SEC history to pass for 2,000 yards and rush for 1,000 in a single season, he also set single-season program records in passing and rushing. 4. Joe Burrow - LSU Career statistics: 8,852 PASS YDS, 60 PASS TD, 11 INT, 820 RUSH YDS, 13 RUSH TD LSU's 2019 squad will go down in history as one of the most talented rosters in college football history. One of those stars etched his name into the record books as one of the best all-time quarterbacks. Joe Burrow led the program in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, back to the promised land just six years ago. Collecting the Heisman Trophy was one of seven awards he earned, naming him the best quarterback and overall player in the sport. Securing LSU's first national championship since 2007 to cap off that season was icing on the cake. 5. Bryce Young - Alabama Career statistics: 8,356 PASS YDS, 80 PASS TD, 12 INT, 162 RUSH YDS, 7 RUSH TD To be a quarterback at Alabama, it takes a massive amount of poise, confidence and determination to bring continued success to the Crimson Tide fan base. Bryce Young surpassed historic marks made by former legends who made their mark for one of the most storied programs in the country. He showcased his innate throwing ability and consistency, which led to Young shattering single-season records for passing yards (4,872) and touchdowns (47) during his Heisman campaign and national championship season in 2020. 6. Eli Manning - Ole Miss Career statistics: 10,119 PASS YDS, 81 PASS TD, 35 INT, -135 RUSH YDS, 5 RUSH TD While it may be easy for some to narrow down the top five 21st-century quarterbacks, it is difficult not to make a case for someone who has a designated speed limit created because of their contributions in their jersey. Following in his father's footsteps, Eli Manning quickly eliminated the shadows and naysayers by leading the Rebels to historic marks. Ranked No. 11 in passing yards in the league all-time, Manning is considered one of the greatest players in the history of the program. Although he never won the Heisman Trophy, his impact at Ole Miss was still memorable. 7. Dak Prescott - Mississippi State Career statistics: 9,376 PASS YDS, 70 PASS TD, 23 INT, 2,521 RUSH YDS, 41 RUSH TD Since Dak Prescott arrived on campus at Mississippi State University, the Bulldogs' football program underwent historic change into one of the grittiest teams in the league. His ability to make spectacular throws and tenacity to run through defenders made him beloved by the Maroon and White faithful. During college football's transition into the playoff format in 2014, Prescott led the Bulldogs to a 9-0 start and the program's first No. 1 ranking. He transcended football in Starkville, Mississippi, to a different level, and for that, he is ranked at No. 7 on this list. 8. AJ McCarron - Alabama Career statistics: 9,019 PASS YDS, 77 PASS TD, 15 INT, -50 RUSH YDS, 3 RUSH TD The stereotypical comments about AJ McCarron being just a "game manager" are completely false. His back-to-back national championships speak for his incredible performances as Nick Saban's quarterback from 2010-2013. He holds the Crimson Tide career passing yard record and helped lead the program to three SEC Championships. Without a great signal-caller at the helm, it is extremely difficult to have the kind of success Alabama had. McCarron will go down as one of the most consistently great quarterbacks in SEC history. 9. Stetson Bennett - Georgia Career statistics: 8,429 PASS YDS, 66 PASS TD, 21 INT, 530 RUSH YDS, 14 TD Like or hate him, Stetson Bennett etched his name into the league's record books as one of the most successful quarterbacks to ever play in the SEC. Over four seasons in Athens, Georgia, Bennett won two national championships in 2021 and 2022, marking the program's first back-to-back title reign. For someone who began his career as a walk-on, Bennett proved that he could perform against the best college football teams in the country. He currently holds Georgia's single-season passing yards record (4,128) and career yards per attempt (9.1). 10. Aaron Murray - Georgia Career statistics: 13,166 PASS YDS, 121 PASS TD, 41 INT, 396 RUSH YDS, 16 RUSH TD How can there be a top 10 list of 21st-century quarterbacks without including the all-time passing yards leader? The second Georgia gunslinger to make it on this list was the first player at the position in SEC history to pass for 3,000 yards or more in four consecutive seasons. Aaron Murray's contributions in Athens brought significant success to the program and pointed the spotlight back in Georgia's direction. Murray's immediate impact as a freshman and his continuous loyalty to the Bulldogs created highlights and moments in Sanford Stadium that will be remembered forever. Honorable mention: Vince Young - Texas Career statistics: 6,040 PASS YDS, 44 PASS TD, 28 INT, 3,127 RUSH YDS, 37 RUSH TD While compiling this list, it is unfair not to place Texas and Oklahoma quarterbacks somewhere in these rankings. That is why I have placed two additional quarterbacks into an honorable mention section on the same level, since neither athlete played in the SEC. Vince Young helped lead the Longhorns to the program's first national championship in 35 years, while also holding a 30-2 overall record as a starter. He also holds the school record for most rushing yards by a quarterback and most total offense in a game (506 yards). Honorable mention: Baker Mayfield - Oklahoma Career statistics: 14,607 PASS YDS, 131 PASS TD, 30 INT, 1,083 RUSH YDS, 21 RUSH TD If Baker Mayfield had played in the conference with the Oklahoma Sooners, he could have been an even bigger megastar. Nevertheless, Mayfield was incredible during his collegiate career. He won the Heisman Trophy in 2017 and holds the Big 12 Conference record for career passing yards per attempt, consecutive games with at least one touchdown and scores responsible for. Mayfield also helped lead the Sooners to the first playoff appearance in school history in 2017, while also setting records for completion percentage and passing efficiency rating. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Dylan on X: @dylanmflippo.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Paul Finebaum Names the Best College Football QB He's Seen Since Tim Tebow
Paul Finebaum Names the Best College Football QB He's Seen Since Tim Tebow originally appeared on Athlon Sports. From 2006 to 2009, while playing for the Florida Gators, quarterback Tim Tebow showed he was one of the best players in college football. Advertisement He won a Heisman Trophy in 2007, earned the Maxwell Award in 2007 and 2008 while leading the Gators to a national championship win in 2008 and serving as a backup for another in 2006. That's a lot of achievements, and during a Tuesday appearance on ESPN's "Get Up," analyst Paul Finebaum named one quarterback who could be just as great. "Arch Manning is the best college football quarterback we have seen since Tim Tebow entered the scene in 2006," Finebaum said. That's a lot of pressure for Manning to face, especially considering that this will be his first year serving as the Texas Longhorns' full-time starter after sitting for two seasons behind Quinn Ewers. Advertisement However, Finebaum's comments align with some of the many high expectations attached to the 21-year-old entering the 2025 season, as ESPN BET gives him the highest odds (+600) of winning the Heisman Trophy. Last year, Manning got his first real taste of playing time for the Longhorns, appearing in 10 games, completing 61 of 90 passes for 939 yards, nine touchdowns and two interceptions, accompanied by 108 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning© Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Those totals will need to rapidly increase for Finebaum's comparison to Tebow to hold up, as Tebow completed 234 of 350 passes for 3,286 yards, 32 touchdowns and six interceptions while rushing for 895 yards and 23 touchdowns in his Heisman-winning season. Advertisement Manning will certainly be tested early on as Texas takes on the Ohio State Buckeyes, who last season were No. 1 in points per game allowed (12.9) and yards per game allowed (254.6), for a Week 1 matchup on Aug. 30. Related: Ohio State Predicted to Lose Elite 5-Star Recruit to SEC Powerhouse This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
11-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Former Notre Dame stars Manti Te'o and Todd Lyght are on the ballot for the CFB HOF
Former Notre Dame stars Manti Te'o and Todd Lyght are on the ballot for the CFB HOF When you think of legendary Notre Dame football players, linebacker Manti Te'o and cornerback Todd Lyght are two great examples. On Tuesday, both of them made the ballot to make the National Football Foundation College Football Hall of Fame. The Irish already have multiple players enshrined like Raghib 'Rocket' Ismail, Ara Parseghian, Knute Rockne, Joe Theismann and others. Te'o's Irish career was one of the most decorated for a linebacker, winning the Maxwell Award, Walter Camp Award, Lott Trophy, Chuck Bednarik Award, the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, the Butkus Award and the Lombardi Award all in 2012. He was a unanimous All-American in 2012, along with being a second-team All-American in 2011. Lyght was a unanimous All-American in 1989, and then a consensus All-American in 1990, as a three-year started and captain during his senior year. He made an immediate impact as a freshman for the Irish, earning a starting spot his second-year on campus. Lyght was a big part in Notre Dame's 1988 championship team. Both Te'o and Lyght have the credentials to make the HOF, and hopefully they are voted in as Notre Dame's list continues to grow.
USA Today
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
2 Indianapolis Colts' ranked among best college football players of the 2000s
2 Indianapolis Colts' ranked among best college football players of the 2000s One current and one former member of the Indianapolis Colts were named among the top 25 college football players of the 2000s by The Athletic. One current and one former member of the Indianapolis Colts were named among the top 25 college football players of the 2000s, a list that was put together by The Athletic's Bruce Feldman. In order to construct this list, Feldman reached out to "three dozen" coaches, TV analysts, and NFL scouts, asking who was the best collegiate player over the last 25 years. Coming in at No. 25 on that list for the Colts was current left guard Quenton Nelson, who played his college career at Notre Dame. Nelson was named an All-American during his final season, and over his three years as a starter, he was consistently one of PFF's highest graded guards as both a run blocker and as a pass protector during that span. In 2017, Notre Dame's 6.3 yards per rush average as a team was the third-highest mark in all of college football, and as Feldman noted, the Irish accomplished that without having a "star running back." The Colts made Nelson the sixth overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft, and since then, he has provided stability to the Indianapolis offensive line unit, which includes making seven Pro Bowls, along with being a three-time All-Pro. The second Colts player to make an appearance on Feldman's list was quarterback Andrew Luck, who played at Stanford and was No. 12 on the list. Over Luck's final two seasons, he completed an impressive 71% of his passes, throwing for 6,855 yards with 69 touchdowns to just 18 interceptions. He was a runner-up for the Heisman Trophy twice, a winner of the Maxwell Award, and a winner of the Walter Camp award as well. 'The only time I can remember during my scouting career where they told me, 'This guy teaches the install on the first day of camp.' They just let him get up there and teach it,' said NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah, a former NFL scout. 'They give him multiple huddle calls and let him run the game at the line of scrimmage. He just had more intellectual power than anybody I've ever scouted.' The Colts took Luck with the first overall pick in the 2012 NFL draft. He was a four-time Pro Bowler and the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year in 2018. Luck would also lead the Colts to the playoffs in four seasons, including an AFC Championship appearance in 2014.
