NFL Draft set to make Johnson the next big Windsor athletic star to hit pro stage
by Windsor Star
Windsor Star— Theo Johnson is poised to become Windsor’s next big athletic star to hit the pro stage. At some point on Friday or Saturday, the 23-year-old Johnson will hear his name called in the NFL Draft, which is being held in Detroit. “It’s really cool,” the six-foot-six, 260-pound Johnson said. “What are the odds of it […]
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Los Angeles Times—NIL in college football is making a big impact on the NFL draft. The shakeup in college football is having an impact on the NFL draft. Now that college players can make money on their name, image and likeness, without losing their eligibility, there isn’t the same urgency to leave for the pros. Many NFL evaluators say that has impacted the draft, which wrapped up Saturday, in some cases diluting the caliber of players available in the later rounds. “It’s a real issue,” said a longtime NFL team personnel executive, noting the talent drop was more precipitous...
SFGate—Rare Lake Tahoe football star signs pro contract after NFL Draft. Usually the only association between Lake Tahoe and the NFL comes every July from the annual celebrity golf tournament. But a graduate of a local high school just landed an NFL contract and could become part of an ultra-rare club for the region. Tight end McCallan Castles signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent, Castles’ agency announced on Saturday in a post on X. According to NFL reporter Aaron Wilson, the South Tahoe High School graduate’s Eagles contract is for...