College Football
Derrick Baity Jr. Once Thought Going to College Was Impossible. Now He’s Headed to the NFL
Derrick Baity Jr.’s body tells a story. To NFL scouts, that story is potential lockdown cornerback. Baity’s 6-foot-2 frame gives him a bullying presence at the position, and his 38.5-inch [...]
Lukas Denis Has Been Working With the NFL in Mind Since He Was 6 Years Old
Lukas Denis couldn’t wait. He was just a kindergartner, but the urge to strap on a helmet and pads was overwhelming. He was still too young to formally play football [...]
A Challenge From Urban Meyer Set Terry McLaurin on the Path to Greatness
June 9, 2013. An Ohio State instructional football camp has just concluded, and a sweat-soaked Terry McLaurin is inside Urban Meyer’s office. McLaurin caught every ball thrown his way. He [...]
Recruiting With Coach X: An Anonymous D1 Coach Analyzes a High School RB
Because NCAA rules prevent college coaches from speaking publicly about recruits, it's often difficult to get an inside-look at how coaches actually scout high school players. At a glance, every [...]
A Lifetime of Intense Training Has Khalil Hodge on the Edge of His NFL Dream
It’s an unbearably hot day in Antioch, California, and Khalil Hodge is losing to his little brother. The two are sprinting up a steep hill under the watchful eye of [...]
How Andrew Wingard Went From Undersized RB to Breaking Tackle Records at Wyoming
For an inexperienced skier, a double black diamond is a frozen death trap. With steepnesses often in excess of 45 degrees and potentially bone-shattering hazards like sheer cliffs and rock [...]
Recruiting With Coach X: Anonymous D1 Coach Analyzes a High School Defensive End Prospect
Because NCAA rules prevent college coaches from speaking publicly about recruits, it's often difficult to get an inside-look at how coaches actually scout high school players. At a glance, every [...]
Faith, Focus and 500 Balls a Day: How Kelvin Harmon Became The NFL’s Next ‘Alpha’ Receiver
Long ago, Kelvin Harmon learned that chasing greatness can be lonely. Few people want to stay on the turf after an exhausting practice and run routes long into the night. [...]
An Anonymous D1 Coach Analyzes a High School Offensive Line Prospect
Because NCAA rules prevent college coaches from speaking publicly about recruits, it's often difficult to get an inside-look at how coaches actually scout high school players. At a glance, every [...]
Hunter Renfrow Could Barely Bench 135 When He Arrived at Clemson. Now, He’s One of the Nation’s Best Receivers
Hunter Renfrow has a remarkable story. As a little-known player from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Renfrow walked on to Clemson’s football team in 2014. At first glance, his teammates must've [...]