Super Bowl LVII Showcases NFL 2023 Calendar
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NFL 2023 Calendar

February

February 12 – Super Bowl LVII (State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona)

 February 28 – March 6 – NFL Scouting Combine (Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, In)

 March

March 7 – 4:00 p.m., New York time, deadline for clubs to designate Franchise or Transition Players.

March 7 – College Pro Days Begin.  Workouts of a school’s Pro Day-eligible players with players outside of the scheduled Pro Day activities are prohibited. Private dinners, meetings, interviews are permitted.

March 7-April 19 – Draft-Eligible Facility Visits Begin. Clubs permitted 30 non-local players for physical exams/visits; no on- field workouts.

March 7-April 26 – Video or telephone interviews with draft-eligible players begin. Three video or telephone interviews per player; no longer than one hour in length.

March 8-9 – Deadline for clubs (60 day after final regular season game) to conduct physical examinations pursuant to CBA Article 45, Section 7(a) for players claiming the Extended Injury Protection Benefit.

March 13-15 – Negotiation Period. During the period beginning at 12:00 noon, New York time, on March 13 and ending at 3:59:59 p.m., New York time, on March 15, clubs are permitted to contact, and enter into contract negotiations with, the certified agents of players who will become Unrestricted Free Agents upon the expiration of their 2022 Player Contracts at 4:00 p.m., New York time, on March 15.

During the above two-day negotiating period, a prospective UFA who is not represented by an NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor is permitted to communicate directly with a new club’s front office officials (excluding the Head Coach and other members of the coaching staff) regarding contract negotiations.

No prospective Unrestricted Free Agent is permitted to execute a contract with a new club until 4:00 p.m.

March 15 – End/Start of League Year. Prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time, clubs must exercise options for 2023 on all players who have option clauses in their 2022 contracts.

Prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time, clubs must submit Qualifying Offers to their Restricted Free Agents with expiring contracts to retain a Right of First Refusal/Compensation.

Clubs must submit a Minimum Salary Tender to retain exclusive negotiating rights to their players with expiring 2022 contracts who have fewer than three Accrued Seasons of free agency credit.

Top 51 Rule is in effect. All clubs must be under the 2023 Salary Cap prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time. All 2022 NFL player contracts will expire at 4:00 p.m., New York time.

The 2023 League Year and Free Agency period begin at 4:00 p.m., New York time.

March 15 – Trading period for 2023. Trading begins after expiration of all 2022 contracts.

March 15 – Commencing at 4:00 p.m, Clubs may designate up to two Player contracts that, if terminated on or prior to June 1, 2023, and if not renegotiated after January 9, 2023, shall be treated as if terminated on June 2, subject to the further requirements of CBA Article 13, Section 6(b)(ii)(1).

March 23 – Deadline for all Clubs to submit their individual lists of Physician-Certified Candidates for the 2023 Extended Injury Protection Benefit.

March 26-29 – Annual League Meeting (The Biltmore, Phoenix, Az)

March 30 – Deadline for clubs to meet 2023 funding requirements for guaranteed or deferred compensation in NFL Player Contracts and contracts for non-player Club employees.

April

April 3 – Clubs that hired a new Head Coach after the end of the 2022 regular season may begin offseason workout programs.

April 17 – Clubs with returning Head Coaches may begin offseason workout programs.

April 19 – Deadline for clubs to time, test, visit, interview, or conduct a physical examination with a draft-eligible player at its club facility.

April 21 – Deadline for Restricted Free Agents to sign Offer Sheets.

April 26 – Deadline for Prior Club to exercise Right of First Refusal to Restricted Free Agents.

April 27 – Deadline for clubs to time, test, visit, interview (including video and phone calls), or conduct a physical examination with a draft-eligible player at any location.

April 27-29 – Annual Selection Meeting/NFL Draft (Kansas City, Mo)
*** April 27-29 – NFL Draft 2023 ***

Senior Bowl 2023 All-Star Game

    Weigh-in Jan. 30th – Practices – Jan 31-Feb. 2 – Game Sat, Feb. 4, – Mobile, Al

The National team defeated the American team, 27-10, in the 2023 Reese’s Senior Bowl on Saturday at Hancock Whitney Stadium on the campus of the University of South Alabama.

In the 74th annual premier all-star contest, the game capped off a week-long job interview, including a weigh-in and three days of practices, for over 100 prospects for the 2023 NFL Draft. They were mainly comprised of top senior and 4^th year junior eligible prospects who showcased their talent in front of hundreds of scouts and personnel men. Unfortunately, over 30 prospects opted out of the Senior Bowl with the majority of the players not injured.

QB Jake Haener of Fresno State won the MVP award off a fine performance directing the National team to a victory. He connected with wideout Michael Wilson of Stanford on a deep TD in a contest with limited big plays. Runner Evan Hull of Northwestern shined in the ground game, displaying both quickness and power to move the chains.

 Draft Insiders’ February Newsletter will have extensive evaluation of Senior Bowl, East-West Shrine and NFLPA All-star games and New Top 150, Three Round Mock Draft – Out this week

  Frank Coyle has been a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl

 February 28 – March 6 – NFL Scouting Combine – Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, In.

Senior Bowl 2023 Highlights All-Star Postseason

*** Senior Bowl Game – Feb. 4, 2022 Mobile, Alabama ***
– Hancock Whitney Stadium – 1:30 pm CT- NFL Network –
   Weigh-in- Practices – Mon. Jan 31st thru Thurs. Feb. 4th

For Complete Senior Bowl info including updated Roster additions – Go to https://www.seniorbowl.com/
 
Draft Insiders’ February Newsletter will have extensive evaluation of Senior Bowl, East-West Shrine and NFLPA All-star games and New Top 150, Three Round Mock Draft – Out next week

Frank Coyle is a longtime member of the FWAA and a voter for the Heisman Trophy, Outland Trophy, Bronko Nagurski, Jim Thorpe, Fred Biletnikoff and Eddie Robinson awards annually for 30 years. He was a 20-year Scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl.

Pro Prospects to Watch

Frank Coyle/ Head scout
Offensive Players

QB Tyson Bagent          6-3, 213 – Shepherd
QB Clayton Tune           6-2, 216 – Houston
QB Jake Haener            6-0, 208 – Fresno State
RB Tyjae Spears           5-10, 204 – Tulane
RB Camerun Peoples    6-2, 215 – Appalachian State
RB Chase Brown           5-9, 215 – Illinois
WR Rashee Rice           6-0, 200 – South Alabama
WR Andrei Iosivas         6-3, 212 – Princeton
WR Michael Wilson       6-2, 216 – Stanford
WR Ronnie Bell             5-11, 192 – Michigan
WR Jonathan Mingo      6-1, 226 – Ole Miss
WR Trey Palmer            6-0, 193 – Nebraska
WR Michael Wilson       6-2, 216 – Stanford
WR Jayden Reed          5-11, 191 – Michigan State
TE Luke Musgrave        6-5, 255 – Oregon State
TE Josh Whyle              6-6, 260 – Cincinnati
OT Jaeylin Duncan        6-5, 298 – Maryland
OT Asim Richards         6-4, 307 – North Carolina
OT Blake Freeland         6-7, 312 – BYU
OT Ryan Hayes             6-7, 305 – Michigan
OT Dawand Jones        6-8, 375 – Ohio State
OT/OG Cody Mauch      6-5, 305 – North Dakota State
C John Schmitz             6-3, 306 – Minnesota
OG O’Cyrus Torrence    6-5, 337 – Florida

Defensive Players
DE Isaiah Foskey          6-5, 262 – Notre Dame
DE Keion White             6-5, 280 – Georgia Tech
DE Karl Brooks             6-3, 303 – Bowling Green
DT Nesta Jade Silvera   6-1, 307 – Arizona State
DT Keeanu Benton        6-3, 312 – Wisconsin
DT Jerrod Clark             6- 3, 343 – Coastal Carolina
LB Daiyan Henley          6-1, 230 – Washington State
LB Ivan Pace Jr.            5-10, 231 – Cincinnati
LB DJ Johnson             6-4, 260 – Oregon
LB Eku Leota                6-3, 255 – Auburn
LB Will McDonald IV      6-4, 241 – Iowa State
CB Kyu Blu Kelly           6-0, 193 – Stanford
CB Darius Rush             6-2, 196 – South Carolina
CB Riley Moss              6-1, 192 – Iowa
CB Tyrique Stevenson   6-0, 204 – Miami
CB Julius Brents            6-3, 202 – Kansas State
S Sydney Brown            5-10, 213 – Illinois
S Demarco Hellmas       6-1, 213 – Alabama
S Jammie Robinson      5-11, 194 – Florida State
S Daniel Scott               6-1, 210 – California
S JL Skinner                  6-4, 211 – Boise State

Top 50 Pro Prospects for the NFL Draft 2023

February, 2023 – * underclassmen eligible declared by Jan 16, 2023

Photo – LB Will Anderson – Alabama
photographer – Evan Pilat

February Newsletter will have New Top 150, Three Round Mock Draft and extensive evaluation of Senior Bowl, East-West Shrine and NFLPA All-star games – Out next week

 Frank Coyle/ Head scout

#  Pro Prospect                   Pos      Ht / Wt       School 
1 Will Anderson                    Edge    6-4, 245      Alabama
2 Bryce Young                        QB       5-11, 195          Alabama
3 Jalen Carter                         DT        6-3, 310            Georgia
4 Will Levis                             QB       6-3, 232            Kentucky
5 Myles Murphy                     Edge    6-5, 275            Clemson
6 CJ Stroud                            QB       6-3, 215            Ohio State
7 Quentin Johnston               WR       6-3, 215            TCU
8 Paris Johnson                    OT        6-6, 315            Ohio State
9 Peter Skoronski                 OT        6-4, 315            Northwestern
10 Tyree Wilson                     DE       6-5, 275            Texas Tech
11 Jordan Addison                    WR       5-11, 175          Southern Cal
12 Joey Porter                          CB        6-1, 200            Penn State
13 Broderick Jones                   OT        6-4, 315            Georgia
14 Michael Mayer                      TE        6-5, 255            Notre Dame
15 Cam Smith                           CB        6-1, 190            South Carolina
16 Bryan Bresee                        DT        6-4, 300            Clemson
17 Bijan Robinson                     RB        5-11, 225          Texas
18 Christian Gonzalez                CB        6-1. 205            Oregon
19 Isaiah Foskey                       Edge    6-4, 260            Notre Dame
20 Nolan Smith                         Edge    6-3, 235            Georgia
21 Kelee Ringo                         CB        6-2, 205            Georgia
22 Jalin Hyatt                            WR       6-0, 180            Tennessee
23 Keion White                          DE       6-4, 280            Georgia Tech
24 Clark Phillips                        CB        5-10 185           Utah
25 Brian Branch                         S          6-0, 195            Alabama
26 Trent Simpson                      LB        6-3, 230            Clemson
27 Anthony Richardson              QB       6-4, 235            Florida
28 Jaxon Smith-Njigba               WR       5-11, 200          Ohio State
29 O’Cyrus Torrence                  OG       6-5, 345            Florida
30 Devon Witherspoon              CB        6-1, 180            Illinois
31 Lukas Van Ness                   Edge    6-4, 255            Iowa
32 Rashee Rice                         WR       6-1, 210            SMU
33 John Michael Schmitz           C          6-3, 310            Minnesota
34 Jaelyn Duncan                      OT        6-5, 300            Maryland
35 Siaki Ika                               NT        6-3, 350            Baylor
36 Tuli Tuipulotu                        DT        6-4, 290            Southern Cal
37 Dalton Kincaid                      TE        6-6, 245            Utah
38 Drew Sanders                       LB        6-4, 245            Arkansas
39 Kayshon Boutte                    WR       6-0, 205            LSU
40 Antonio Johnson                  S          6-2, 200            Texas A&M
41 Noah Sewell                         LB        6-3, 250            Oregon
42 Cedric Tillman                       WR       6-3, 210            Tennessee
43 Derick Hall                            Edge    6-3, 260            Auburn
44 Daiyan Henley                      LB        6-2, 235            Washington State
45 JL Skinner                            S          6-3, 220            Boise State
46 Jack Campbell                      LB        6-3, 250            Iowa
47 Cody Mauch                         OG       6-5, 310            North Dakota State
48 Zay Flowers                          WR       5-10, 175          Boston College
49 Dawand Jones                     OT        6-7, 360            Ohio State
50 Darnell Washington               TE        6-6, 265            Georgia

East-West Shrine Bowl 2023

The annual East-West Shrine All-Star Classic kicks off later tonight in Las Vegas at 8:30 PM ET on the NFL Network. Since 1925, the East-West Shrine Bowl has benefited Shriners Children’s and its mission while showcasing the next generation of NFL legends. An invitation to take part in the annual East-West Shrine Bowl is an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the best senior collegiate football all-stars in the country to showcase their talents in front of top representatives of NFL teams. A strong performance in the game greatly impacts a player’s chances of a career in the NFL. Many of professional football’s most recognized and decorated players, including Tom Brady, Walter Payton, Lawrence Taylor, John Elway, Gale Sayers and Jimmy Garoppolo, played in the East-West Shrine Bowl.

Feb. 2 – East-West Shrine Bowl – Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada
 NFL Network – 8:30 pm est

East-West Prospects to Watch
Frank Coyle/ Head scout

https://shrinebowl.com/west-roster/

Offensive Players

QB Tim DeMorat, 6-3, 221 – Fordham U
RB Mohamed Ibrahim, 5-8, 203 – Minnesota
WR Zay Flowers, 5-9, 182 – Boston College
WR Jalen Cropper, 5-11, 171 –  Fresno State
WR Justin Shorter, 6-4, 224 – Florida
WR Jake Bobo, 6-4, 216 – UCLA
TE Travis Vokolek, 6-6, 259 – Nebraska
TE Thomas Greaney, 6-6, 253 – Albany State (N.Y.)
TE Luke Schoonmaker, 6-5, 249 – Michigan
OG Jaxson Kirkland, 6-6, 322 – Washington
OG Mark Evans II, 6-2, 293 – Arkansas Pine-Bluff

Defensive Players

DE BJ Thompson, 6-5, 240 – Stephen F Austin
DE Jose Ramirez, 6-2, 249 – Eastern Michigan
DE Tyrus Wheat, 6-2, 269 – Mississippi State
DT PJ Mustipher, 6-4, 315 – Penn State
DT Keondre Coburn, 6-1, 344 – Texas
LB Isaiah Moore, 6-2, 234 – N. C. State
LB Jack Colletto, 6-3, 239 – Oregon State
CB Tre’visu Hodges-Tomlinson, 5-8, 175 – Texas Christian
CB Mekhi Garner, 6-2, 220 LSU
CB KeiI’Trel Clark, 5-10, 179 – Louisville
S Trey Dean, 6-3, 211 – Florida

NFL Salary Cap 2023 Sets New Record
New Franchise and Transitional Tag Figures

Frank Coyle/ Publisher

NFL announced the 2023 salary cap will be a record $224.8 million per club. That’s an increase of 8% from the $208.2 million in 2022.

Prior years were $182.5M in 2021 (Covid adjustment), 198.2M in 2020 and $188.2M in 2019.

NFL teams have until 4 pm est on March 15th to get under the salary cap before the free agency period officially opens.

The Chicago Bears who hold the #1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, also have the most cap space in the league. The Bears are currently just under $91M under the cap, while Atlanta ($56.4M), the NY Giants ($44.2M) and Cincinnati ($43.7M) the next clubs in order.

Conversely, 14 teams are over the cap and will have either restructure or release player (s) prior the March 15^th deadline. Another 4 clubs have less than $10M available in cap space currently and will have work to do to be active teams in the Free agent market.

New Orleans at $60.4M and Tampa Bay $55M over the cap have monumental roster restructuring ahead with massive player movement to just get under the new salary cap.

Overthecap.com  – Salary cap figures

2023 Base Salary Cap: $224,800,000

Team                Cap Space      
Bears               $90,893,199
Falcons             $56,414,855
Giants               $44,277,461
Bengals            $43,719,058
Texans              $39,289,053
Patriots             $32,566,047
Seahawks         $31,040,644
Ravens             $26,867,479
Raiders             $20,130,338
49ers                $16,398,516
Cardinals          $14,467,205
Chiefs               $13,997,884
Lions                $13,825,618
Colts                $13,081,832
Broncos            $9,206,724
Commanders    $6,649,246
Eagles              $4,235,666
Steelers            $1,028,747
Jets                  ($2,793,498)
Cowboys          ($7,183,002)
Panthers           ($8,938,728)
Rams                ($14,194,570)
Browns             ($14,645,606)
Dolphins           ($16,453,222)
Packers            ($16,483,743)
Bills                  ($19,612,436)
Chargers           ($20,381,524)
Jaguars             ($22,213,686)
Vikings             ($23,441,507)
Titans               ($23,623,634)
Buccaneers       ($55,033,921)
Saints               ($60,476,996)
 
The NFL confirmed the franchise and transition tag numbers for the upcoming year.

Clubs get two franchise tags and one transitional tags each year. The exclusive franchise tag limits the player to only his current team. The standard franchise tag allows a player to negotiate with all teams and sign an offer sheet. If his current team does not match the offer, the new team gives up two 1st-round picks as compensation. The transition tag provides a player’s original team the right to match any offer sheet. There is no compensation if the team does not match.

2023 Franchise/Transition tag figures
Position                       Franchise #                            
Quarterback:               $32.42M
Running back:             $10.1M
Wide receiver:             $19.74M
Tight end:                    $11.36M
Offensive linemen:      $18.24M
Defensive end:            $19.73M
Defensive tackle:         $18.94M
Linebacker:                 $20.93M
Cornerback:                 $18.14M
Safety:                            $14.46M
Kicker/punter:              $5.39M
 
Transition #
Quarterback:               $29.5M
Running back:             $8.43M
Wide receiver:            $17.99M
Tight end:                     $9.72M
Offensive linemen:   $16.66M
Defensive end:            $17.45M
Defensive tackle:       $16.1M
Linebacker:                 $17.48M
Cornerback:               $15.79M
Safety:                          $11.87M
Kicker/punter:           $4.87M

NFL Draft 2023 – First Round Mock Draft – 2.0

Chiefs and Eagles will decide final positions in Super Bowl  LVII

 Selection order prior to Super Bowl         

All underclassmen had until Jan. 16th to declare for the NFL Draft 2023. Players had three days to rescind their decision and return to school and still retain their college eligibility. No underclassmen rescinded their decision.

Photo – LB Will Anderson – Alabama
photographer – Evan Pilat

1st Round

#           Team                           W/L      Player                       Pos      Ht/WT         School

1          Chicago                        3-14      Will Anderson                Edge    6-4. 245            Alabama
2          Houston                        3-13-1   Bryce Young                 QB       5-11, 195          Alabama
3          Arizona                         4-13      Jalen Carter                  DT        6-3, 310            Georgia
4          Indianapolis                  4-12-1   Will Levis                      QB       6-3, 230            Kentucky
5          Seattle (Denver)            5-12      CJ Stroud                     QB       6-3, 215            Ohio State
6          Detroit (LA Rams)          5-12      Myles Murphy               DE       6-5, 275            Clemson
7          Las Vegas                    6-11      Kelee Ringo                  CB        6-2, 205            Georgia
8          Atlanta                          7-10      Joey Porter                   CB        6-1, 200            Penn State
9          Carolina                        7-10      Bijan Robinson              RB        5-11, 225          Texas
10         Phil (New Orleans)         7-10      Tyree Wilson                 DE       6-5, 275            Texas Tech
11         Tennessee                    7-10      Paris Johnson               OT        6-6, 315            Ohio State
12         Houston (Cleveland)      7-10      Quentin Johnston          WR       6-3, 215            TCU
13         NY Jets                        7-10      Peter Skoronski             OT        6-4, 315            Northwestern
14         New England                8-9        Broderick Jones             OT        6-4, 310            Georgia
15         Green Bay                    8-9        Michael Mayer               TE        6-4, 255            Notre Dame
16         Washington                   8-8-1     Anthony Richardson      QB       6-4, 230            Florida
17         Pittsburgh                     9-8        Bryan Bresee                DT        6-4, 300            Clemson
18         Detroit                           9-8        Cam Smith                  CB        6-1, 190         South Carolina
19         Tampa Bay                   8-9        O’Cyrus Torrence           OG       6-5, 340            Florida
20         Seattle                          9-8        Jaxon Smith-Njigba       WR       5-11, 200          Ohio State
Miami (pick forfeited)                 9-8
21         LA Chargers                10-7      Jordan Addison             WR       5-11, 175          Southern Cal
22         Baltimore                      10-7      Nolan Smith                  Edge    6-3, 235            Georgia
23         Minnesota                     12-4      Brian Branch                 FS        6-0, 195            Alabama
24         Jacksonville                  9-8        Christian Gonzalez         CB        6-1. 205            Oregon
25         NY Giants                     9-7-1     Jalin Hyatt                     WR       6-0, 180            Tennessee
26         Dallas                           12-5      Noah Sewell                  LB        6-2, 250            Oregon
27         Cincinnati                      12-4      Jaelyn Duncan              OT        6-5, 320            Maryland
28         Denver (San Fran-Miami)13-4     Isaiah Foskey               DE       6-4, 250            Notre Dame
29         Buffalo                         13-3      Antonio Johnson           FS        6-2, 200            Texas A&M
30         x Kansas City                14-3      Trent Simpson              LB        6-3, 230            Clemson
31         x Philadelphia                14-3      Devon Witherspoon       CB        6-1, 180            Illinois

NFLPA 2023 Bowl

Eddie George & Jeff Fisher Named Head Coaches For 2023 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl

Deep Coaching Staffs Features Multiple Former Pro Bowl Performers

The 2023 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl is January 28^th on NFL Network at 6 pm est.

After teaming up for eight successful seasons as player and coach with the Tennessee Titans/Houston Oilers, Eddie George, and Jeff Fisher will be pitted against one another as head coaches for the 2023 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.

The 11th annual installment of the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl will take place on January 28 at the historic Rose Bowl Stadium in California and air live on NFL Network at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT. George will lead the National Team, while Fisher returns for a second year in a row to lead the American Team.

Between them, George and Fisher boast 25 years of coaching experience, 14 seasons as NFL players, a Super Bowl ring, and two other Super Bowl appearances, ensuring that there will be plenty of wisdom to go around for the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl participants.

http://collegiate.nflpa.com/2023/01/21/2023-nflpa-collegiate-bowl-roster-released/

Here are the full coaching staffs for the American and National teams:

National Team

Head Coach: Eddie George
Offensive Coordinator: Mark Frederick
Defensive Coordinator: Joe Bowden
Quarterbacks Coach: Seneca Wallace
Running Backs Coach: Robert Edwards
Wide Receivers Coach: Andre Rison
Wide Receivers Coach: Chad Lucas
Tight Ends Coach: Jason Dunn
Offensive Line Coach: Jackie Slater
Offensive Line Coach: Cameron Clark
Defensive Line Coach: Cliff Matthews
Defensive Line Coach: Kendall Simmons
Linebackers Coach: Keith Bulluck
Defensive Backs Coach: Benny Sapp
Defensive Backs Coach: Richard McNutt
Special Teams Coach: Keith Burns
Specialist/Assistant: Nick Novak
Offensive Coaching Intern: Brandon Jacobs
Defensive Coaching Intern: Kevin Dockery
Active Player Intern: Chris Rowland
Active Player Intern: Robert Spillane
GA: Gunner Daniel

American Team

Head Coach: Jeff Fisher
Offensive Coordinator: Matt Leone
Defensive Coordinator: Tim Hauck
Quarterbacks Coach: Rod Rutherford
Running Backs Coach: Carey Davis
Wide Receivers Coach: Derrick Alexander
Wide Receivers Coach: Chris Chambers
Tight Ends Coach: Brandon Manumaleuna
Offensive Line Coach: Rich Seubert
Offensive Line Coach: Lance Zeno
Defensive Line Coach: Brian Price
Defensive Line Coach: Domata Peko
Linebackers Coach: Reggie Givens
Defensive Backs Coach: Bobby Sippio
Defensive Backs Coach: Arturo Freeman
Special Teams Coach: Joshua Cribbs
Specialist/Assistant: Nick Novak
Offensive Coaching Intern: Geremy Davis
Defensive Coaching Intern: Marvin Bohannon
Active Player Intern: Tyler Lockett
GA: Brandon Bryant
GA (Ops): Zac Sias
 

List of Underclassmen for the NFL Draft 2023

Underclassmen granted eligibility for 2023 NFL Draft. The list of 69 players granted special eligibility for the 2023 NFL Draft was released by the NFL on Friday. Thirteen underclassmen who have fulfilled their degree requirements with college football eligibility remaining are also eligible for selection.

Each of the 69 players granted special eligibility has met the league’s three-year eligibility rule and has submitted to a written application in which he renounced his remaining college football eligibility. The deadline for receiving applications was Jan. 16. Players had three days to rescind their declaration. This year no players rescinded their announcement.

    The 69 players granted special eligibility for the 2023 NFL Draft, which is scheduled to be held April 27-29 in Kansas City, Missouri:

NFL Official List of Players Declared

Israel Abanikanda, RB, Pittsburgh
Devon Achane, RB, Texas A&M
Jordan Addison, WR, USC
M.J. Anderson, DE, Iowa State
Felix Anudike-Uzomah, DE, Kansas State
Alex Austin, DB, Oregon State
Deonte Banks, DB, Maryland
Tank Bigsby, RB, Auburn
Kayshon Boutte, WR, LSU
Anthony Bradford, G, LSU
Brian Branch, DB, Alabama
Bryan Bresee, DT, Clemson
Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia
Gervon Dexter, DT, Florida
Josh Downs, WR, North Carolina
Zach Evans, RB, Mississippi
Emmanuel Forbes, DB, Mississippi State
Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Alabama
Christian Gonzalez, DB, Oregon
Anton Harrison, OT, Oklahoma
Nick Herbig, LB, Wisconsin
Brandon Hill, DB, Pittsburgh
Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee
Rakim Jarrett, WR, Maryland
Antonio Johnson, DB, Texas A&M
Quentin Johnston, WR, TCU
Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia
Jaylon Jones, DB, Texas A&M
Brandon Joseph, DB, Notre Dame
Calijah Kancey, DT, Pittsburgh
Tucker Kraft, TE, South Dakota State
Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame
DeWayne McBride, RB, UAB
Tanner McKee, QB, Stanford
Kendre Miller, RB, TCU
Marvin Mims, WR, Oklahoma
Cameron Mitchell, DB, Northwestern
Keaton Mitchell, RB, East Carolina
Myles Murphy, DE, Clemson
Lew Nichols, RB, Central Michigan
B.J. Ojulari, DE, LSU
J-Min Pelley, DT, Calgary (Canada)
Clark Phillips, DB, Utah
Joey Porter, DB, Penn State
Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida
Eli Ricks, DB, Alabama
Kelee Ringo, DB, Georgia
Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas
Jaquelin Roy, DT, LSU
Drew Sanders, LB, Arkansas
Tyler Scott, WR, Cincinnati
Noah Sewell, LB, Oregon
Peter Skoronski, OT, Northwestern
Cam Smith, DB, South Carolina
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State
Brenton Strange, TE, Penn State
C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State
Joseph Tippmann, C, Wisconsin
Rashad Torrence, DB, Florida
Sean Tucker, RB, Syracuse
Tuli Tuipulotu, DE, USC
Carrington Valentine, DB, Kentucky
Lukas Van Ness, DE, Iowa
Deuce Vaughn, RB, Kansas State
Darnell Washington, TE, Georgia
Parker Washington, WR, Penn State
Garrett Williams, DB, Syracuse
Colby Wooden, DE, Auburn
Luke Wypler, C, Ohio State

The following 13 underclassmen have in timely fashion under NFL rules officially notified the league office that they have fulfilled their degree requirements. They are eligible for selection:

Will Anderson, DE, Alabama
Demario Douglas, WR, Liberty
Isaiah Foskey, DE, Notre Dame
Ronnie Hickman, DB, Ohio State
Evan Hull, RB, Northwestern
Paris Johnson, OT, Ohio State
Warren McClendon, OT, Georgia
Mike Morris, DE, Michigan
Trenton Simpson, LB, Clemson
Mazi Smith, DT, Michigan
Tyjae Spears, RB, Tulane
DJ Turner, DB, Michigan
Bryce Young, QB, Alabama

The following players inquired about their draft status and are eligible for selection without the need for special eligibility; however, such players may be eligible to remove their name from consideration on or before the Feb. 3, 2023 deadline to opt out of the draft:

Hank Bachmeier, QB, Boise State
Jahleel Billingsley, TE, Texas
Luke Musgrave, TE, Oregon State
Ainias Smith, WR, Texas A&M

NFL Divisional Playoffs 

   Frank Coyle/ NFL Scout

 Saturday, January 21st

Jaguars (9-8) @ Chiefs (14-3)
   4:30 PM est – NBC
 
Giants (10-7-1) @ Eagles (14-3)
    8:15 PM est – FOX
 
Sunday, January 22nd

Bengals (13-4) @ Bills (14-3)
    3:00 PM est – CBS

Cowboys (13-5) @ 49ers (13-4)
    6:30 PM est – FOX
 
The best weekend in sports is the final eight teams in the NFL divisional playoffs. This year we get great matchups again including teams, the Giants and Jaguars who are back in the postseason for the first time in years. Both play on Saturday on the road facing tough assignments with the Giants traveling to Philadelphia and the Jaguars in Kansas City to face the mighty Chiefs. Sunday features two classic matchups with the Cowboys playing at San Francisco in another in a long history between the two NFC rivals. The Bengals face the Bills in Buffalo with two of the best young passers in the game, Joe Burrow and Josh Allen in an expected shootout.

The winners will advance to the Conference Championship games on Jan. 29th with the winners meeting in Super Bowl LVII on Feb. 12th in Glendale, Arizona.

NFL Divisional Playoff Matchups – 1/21 and 1/22

Giants (10-7-1) @ Eagles (14-3)

Giants are peaking at the right time. They have had huge problems with Eagles in recent years and must continue their recent strong play behind a hot Danny Jones and tough Saquon Barkley. Their aggressive defense has been very opportunistic and will need to be at the top of their game vs the potent Eagles attack directed by QB Jalen Hurts. Eagle receivers Smith and Brown are a dangerous tandem that will test the GMens’ secondary which is finally healthy. Gmen continue to surprise as road warriors and find a way to beat their divisional rival.
   Giants 27 – Eagles 24

 
Jaguars (9-8) @ Chiefs (14-3)

The student meets the master in the Trevor Lawrence vs Patrick Mahomes confrontation. The Chiefs hold the #1 seat and well rested to take on the upstart Jaguars. Mahomes is magical and is dangerous in any situation. He will test the young Jax defense which must be composed early to create a game. Lawrence is a rare talent in his own right despite only completing his 2^nd season. He will need a healthy guard Brandon Scherff to help neutralize sack artist DT Chris Jones.
  Chiefs 38 – Jaguars 21

 
Sunday, January 22nd

Bengals (13-4) @ Bills (14-3)

Great matchup with elite young passers Joe Burrow and Josh Allen and between divisional winners. Burrow looks to return to the SB, though will be under heavy pressure from an aggressive Bills defense. Buffalo HC Sean McDermott will pressure the weak injured Bengals line and harass Burrow coming out of the locker room. The Bills’ Allen has responded with huge postseason performances and looks to get their offense back on track after several unnerving weeks due to the serious Damar Hamlin injury.
Bill 31 – Bengals 24
 
Cowboys (13-5) @ 49ers (13-4)

   Long history of playoff games between these two NFC clubs, including the 49ers’ 23-17 postseason victory last January. 49ers’ offense has new leaders in rookie QB Brock Purdy and Pro Bowl runner Christian McCaffrey joining TE George Kittle and WR Deebo Samuel. Purdy is the Cinderella story of the year as ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ directing this potent attack like a seasoned veteran. 49ers defense ranks with any unit in the league and will pressure Boys’ QB Dak Prescott who is coming off his best performance of the year. That matchup may hold the key to the outcome here. Boys defense must step up and harass the rookie Purdy with defenders, Parson and Lawrence being key performers for any positive Dallas outcome.
49ers 27- Cowboys 17