The Green Bay Packers announced four roster moves ahead of the start of training camp, including a swap of international exemption players.
The team released kicker Lucas Havrisik and edge rusher Dante Barnett and signed tight end Thomas Yassmin and kicker Lenny Krieg on Tuesday.
The kicker swap means Krieg will now represent the competition for rookie Trey Smack, while the addition of Yassmin provides a healthy body at tight end, where the Packers are dealing with injuries to Tucker Kraft and Luke Musgrave (both on the PUP list) to start camp.
Krieg made a 57-yard field goal and his lone extra point attempt during the preseason with the Atlanta Falcons in 2025.
Yassmin, a former Rugby player, played 42 snaps during the preseason with the Denver Broncos in 2024 and 13 with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2025. He has never appeared in a regular season game.

#krieg #packers #green

The Tennessee high school football season got a little closer this week as TSSAA football padded practices began July 27.
Here's a look at August's preseason scrimmages. The Tennessean will update its list as more submissions are made.
Coaches who wish to have their games added can email time, date and location information to tpalmateertennessean.com.
East Robertson at Gordonsville, 6 p.m.; Forrest at Moore County, 6 p.m.; Hillsboro at Stratford, 6 p.m.; Spring Hill at Warren County, 6 p.m.; Kenwood at Montgomery Central, 6 p.m.
More: Ranking Nashville area's top 15 kickers, punters for 2026 TSSAA football season

#tssaa #tennessee #east

GREEN BAY – The Green Bay Packers are waiving their franchise record holder for longest field goal made in a game.
The Packers are moving on from Lucas Havrisik on the eve of training camp, a source told PackersNews. Havrisik kicked in only three games last season, but among his four field goals was a franchise-long 61 yarder last October in Arizona.
Havrisik, initially signed as an injury replacement for veteran Brandon McManus, made all four of his field goal attempts. He was 7-of-9 on extra points, both misses coming on a blustery day at the New York Giants.
The Packers signed Lenny Krieg earlier July 28. Krieg will get a chance to compete with Trey Smack, a rookie drafted in the sixth round this spring.
This article originally appeared on Packers News: Packers to waive kicker Lucas Havrisik | source

#field #green #krieg

The Las Vegas Raiders are set to start training camp within the next month, and as they gear up for an interesting 2026 season, a few players and/or position groups can really make or break the season. The Raiders added a plethora of talent over the last off-season, with the Raiders likely to only return starters at left & right tackle, tight end, runningback, and one wide receiver on offense. Defensively, they likely return 3 starers on the defensive line, one at safety, one at corner, and none at linebacker. Needless, to say the Raiders are turning over the roster with talent, and for a roster that has been void of young talent in previous years, that was crucial. Additionally, they see three or four of their special teams playmakers likely change hands with Daniel Carlson and Jacob Bobenmoyer out, while new kick and punt returners should take the helm as well.
I already broke down the defense, and that article may be live when you are reading this, and if not it will be soon. I've also already broke down the offense.
The Raiders parted ways with Daniel Carlson after 8 seasons, and Carlson saw his FG rate fall steadily since 2020 going from 94.3% to 81.5% in 2025. Additionally, his abilities to hit from 50+ also fell down the board competing just 5 of 8 in 2025 after 8 of 11 in 2024, and 11 of 13 in 2022. The Raiders bring in two options, with veteran Matt Gay looking to rebound his career under DeCamillis, and rookie Kansei Matsuzawa dubbed the "Tokyo Toe, and Special-K". Gay converted 17 of his 23 attempts (74%) in 2025 though he was 4/4 in 2 games with the 49ers. He's struggled to regain his form from 2021-2022 where he 2as a Pro Bowler converting 60/64 field goals including 12/14 from 50+. Those two seasons came under new Raiders special teams coordinator, Joe DeCamillis.

As for Matsuzawa, the 2025 consensus All-American went 39/45 in his Hawaii career and another 72/72 on his PAT's. Matsuzawa is relatively new to kicking, having only done so for 5 years now, and he's not been tested from 50+ routinely which will be a big test in the NFL. Matsuzawa has the leg, and he's shown elite accuracy, but also kicking in the NFL comes with it's own challenges. The Raiders have seen their ability, and confidence, to hit field goals dip the last two seasons which has impacted not just their scores, record, but also playcalling. Las Vegas needs to be consistent at kicker to help ease pressure on the offense, and open up Klint Kubiak's playbook.
Dareke Young comes to Las Vegas following Klint Kubiak, and there's a plethora of jobs for him to take on in Las Vegas. The 6'2, 230 receiver has just 72 receiving yards in his career, but he may have a chance to take the "X" role for Klint Kubiak if he can stay consistent which has a chance to lead to 400-600 yards. Additionally, Young's best impact comes on special teams. He's been a proven gunner with a career 24 tackles and 3 FF including 2 FR, and 4 tackles in the playoffs. Young can provide as a kick

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Even after 18 seasons in the NFL, kicker Nick Folk says he still gets excited about the dawn of a new season.
"Always exciting," Folk said Tuesday after reporting for his first training camp with the Atlanta Falcons. Folk, 41, and the Falcons will have their first practice on Wednesday.
"I tell everyone, there is nothing like playing on Sundays," Folk said. "Being in front of people, being in front your fans and playing, there's nothing like it. So training camp is just the start of that. And I'm just excited to kind of get going."
Folk signed with the Falcons on March 9, three days before the team signed free-agent punter Jake Bailey.
The Falcons' interest in Folk was easy to explain after the team went through three kickers — Younghoe Koo, Parker Romo and Zane Gonzalez — in 2025.

#excited #first #nothing #like

Max Eberl and Bayern Munich have been busy in the summer transfer window through the FIFA World Cup season. As part of the changes to the squad, Bara Sapoko Ndiaye is set to be signed on a long term deal with the club. The Senegalese midfielder is expected to replace out the outgoing veteran and **** tuple champion Leon Goretzka.
Ndiaye had earned his favor from Vincent Kompany and got several opportunities with the first team in the second half of the season. Albeit not as risk taking as the sensational Lennart Karl, Ndiaye proved to be a robust midfielder who could hold his own against high pressing opponents. His awareness, technical skill and physical resilience saw him shuffle the ball smoothly at the back or find an occasional through ball. His one touch short passing is a special highlight of his composure.
Per Kicker's reporter Frank Linkesch, Ndiaye will be behind Joshua Kimmich, Aleksander Pavlović and Tom Bischof in the midfield order. Considering his age and experience, this is a very valuable position for his development. The full details are captured by iMiaSanMia below:
Despite their partnership, money was an important factor in the talks between Bayern and Gambinos Stars over Bara Sapoko Ndiaye. Bayern will pay a fee 'significantly under' €5m for the Senegalese international. Bara will take Leon Goretzka's spot in the squad and will be behind Kimmich, Pavlović and Bischof in the pecking order. Bara is highly rated at the club and was also part of the reason Noël Aséko was sold to Frankfurt. He will begin pre-season training with Bayern in the coming days.
Formed in 2023, Bayern Munich tied up with LAFC to form Red&Gold Football, a joint venture to scout and aid in the development of talents from across the globe. Ndiaye's parent club Gambino Stars a renowned football academy became a partner of the joint venture. Per LAFC, the aim of the partnership is "to provide the top players of The Gambia and other West African nations with a controlled, self-determined path to the top European leagues as well as Major League Soccer (USA)."

#season #sapoko #senegalese #leon

Notre Dame football is fairly close to closing out its 2027 recruiting class, with 23 total commitments after Brayden Parks made his verbal on Thursday.
The Irish have an elite class, one that ranks among the best in the nation and could end up being the top overall class. With that said, Notre Dame has the luxury of moving onto the 2028 cycle, one where they already have two commits, safety Andre Jones and kicker Owen Davies.
One of their top targets is Illinois edge rusher Darieon Prescott, a 5-star in the 247Sports Composite, ranking as the No. 18 overall player in the class. On Friday the 6-foot, 6-inch and 220-pound star announced via On3's Hayes Fawcett that he'll be committing on Monday with Notre Dame, Oregon and Texas A&M as his finalists.
Prescott has visited all three schools, as he was in South Bend to see the Irish hosting Purdue. Scanning his social media, it doesn't look like he visited this spring, but he did see the Ducks and Aggies. It's hard to say where he's leaning at the moment, but the hope is that proximity plays a part in Prescott's decision and joins other Illinois players who matriculate to Notre Dame.
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#irish #prescott #follow

A new Kicker financial investigation reveals that Dietmar Hopp injected another €40m into Hoffenheim in the summer of 2025. Together with the €80m contribution made one year earlier, the software billionaire pumped €120m into the club between August 2024 and August 2025.
The money helped cover losses of €23.2m in 2023/24 and €26.6m in 2024/25. It also left Hoffenheim with an impressive €219.1m in equity.
Therein lies the paradox. Hoffenheim presently maintain one of the strongest balance sheets in German football. They also remain dependent on one individual repeatedly covering the consequences of their operating model.
Hopp relinquished his majority voting rights in 2023. At the time, the decision was presented as the beginning of a new era in which Hoffenheim could develop a more conventional member-controlled identity.
Events since then have demonstrated otherwise.

#hoffenheim #hopp #kicker #Events

Chelsea have made their move for one of Europe's most exciting young attacking prospects, with Kicker reporting that the Premier League club have submitted an opening offer for Bayer Leverkusen talent Kerim Alajbegovic.
The report suggests Chelsea are now firmly in the race for the Bosnian youngster, with a deal gathering momentum as negotiations between the two clubs accelerate. While there remains work to do before any transfer is completed, the early signs point towards Stamford Bridge becoming the most likely destination.
According to Kicker, Chelsea have already lodged an opening proposal worth more than 30 million euros as a guaranteed fee for the teenager.
The report explains that "Chelsea is willing to pay more than 30 million euros as a fixed sum" for the attacker, whose value has soared despite not making a competitive senior appearance for Bayer Leverkusen.
Leverkusen's valuation appears clear. As Kicker states, "Leverkusen would agree to a sale for a total package of 40 million euros including performance related bonuses."

#kicker #million #opening #premier

The Miami Dolphins summoned their rookies back to their facilities on Tuesday to prepare for training camp at their Baptist Health Training Complex, and their veterans will follow next Tuesday, July 28.
While many position groups have plenty of players returning from 2025, Miami's specialists are almost all completely new, as they let a kicker, punter and long snapper leave in free agency.
Before training camp starts, let's take a look at the four Dolphins that currently make up the specialist room.
Patterson played at Memphis from 2017-20 before going undrafted in 2021. Since then, he's had stops with eight different teams, making 87.4% of his field goals (90-of-103) and 96.6% of his extra points (143-of-148).
As the lone holdover in the room, Patterson may have a small leg up in the competition. In 17 games filling in for Jason Sanders in 2025, he made 93.1% of his field goals (27-of-29) and 97.1% of his extra points (34-of-35).

#tuesday #field

The 2026 SEC media days have come and gone this week in Tampa, Florida, and that means we're one step closer to the college football regular season.
As per usual, the SEC released the Preseason Media Poll All-SEC team on Friday, which was voted on by the media that was on hand covering this week's event. After the Oklahoma Sooners had just three players make the all-league predictions a year ago, OU was much more well-represented in 2026.
On the first team, both kicker Tate Sandell and long snapper Ben Anderson represented the Sooners. Sandell returned after winning the Lou Groza Award last season, while Anderson has established himself as one of the league's best long snappers over the course of his career.
OU had eight players selected to the second team. Wide receiver Isaiah Sategna III, offensive lineman Michael Fasusi, defensive linemen David Stone and Taylor Wein, linebacker Kip Lewis, defensive backs Eli Bowen and Peyton Bowen, and kicker/punter Grayson Miller all got the nod.
Sategna returns as OU's top wide receiver after showing off his explosiveness last year. Fasusi had an impressive true freshman season in Norman, establishing himself as Oklahoma's starting left tackle. Stone and Wein were breakout stars for the Sooners last year on the front line of the defense. Lewis continues to be OU's emotional leader on defense and is the longest-tenured Sooner. The Bowen brothers are back for another year patrolling the Oklahoma secondary, and Miller returns after becoming OU's starter at punter early last season. He put together an impressive year in 2025.

#year #last #sandell #anderson

HSV continue their recruitment for the new season with the imminent transfer of French-Moroccan midfielder Bilal Nadir. The 22-year-old was a free agent following his refusal to extend his contract at Olympique de Marseille.
According to several outlets, including Kicker and Bild, the midfielder successfully passed his medical check on Thursday. His contract at the traditional club is expected to run until 2030 as he will join HSV's training on Friday.
The Nice-born central midfielder has played 40 Ligue 1 games since joining Marseille from OGC Nice in 2021. Hamburg are still hoping to find a breakthrough in their negotiations with ******* nal for the signing of Fabio Vieira.

#french #olympique

The reigning MVP of the United Football League (UFL) may soon be taking his talents to the NFL.
Orlando Storm quarterback Jack Plummer is set to work out for the San Francisco 49ers and Miami Dolphins, according to KPRC 2 Houston's Aaron Wilson. The 26-year-old's workout with the 49ers will be on Friday, July 24 while his session with the Dolphins will come next week.
Plummer enjoyed a stellar first season in the UFL, helping lead the Storm to an 8-2 record while completing 65% of his passes for a league-best 2,188 yards and 17 touchdowns with just a single interception. He also ran for 189 yards and two touchdowns, including a 70-yard scamper that resulted in a touchdown.
UFL TO NFL PLAYERS: Ranking best for 2026, including next top kicker

#dolphins #next #yards

Bosnian online portal Faktor – as relayed by transfermarkt.de – reports that Chelsea are in pole position to acquire Bayer Leverkusen attacking prospect Kerim Alajbegovic.
Kicker also lends credence to a report initially surfacing in Britain’s Telegraph concerning the youngster’s next possible destination. The German publication even claims the 18-year-old has already lodged a transfer request.
As noted in a recent Get German Football News piece on Alajbegovic, Leverkusen have no qualms about selling the youngster despite the fact that he was only recently re-acquired from RB Salzburg.
Matters could proceed quickly in this case.
Leverkusen originally sold the Köln-native to Red Bull Salzburg for approximately €2m in July 2025. The arrangement allowed the Bundesliga club to retain control over his future through a buyback clause. Alajbegovic subsequently enjoyed an excellent breakthrough year in Austria and represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at the World Cup.

#alajbegovic #german #youngster #bayer

The Los Angeles Rams are set to play the San Francisco 49ers twice this season as they share a spot in the NFC West together. In the past, these contests have been heated and some of the most enjoyable games to watch.
While this season's series is expected to produce the same hard-hitting action, there will be two unique features **** ociated with those games. As we already know, the Rams will open their season by hosting the 49ers in Melbourne, Australia.
We have now learned that in the second contest, which takes place during Week 14 in San Francisco, the 49ers will be wearing their black Nike Rivalries jersey.
When the Rivalries jerseys were introduced in 2025, the Rams wore them in their home win over the Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks also wore theirs in Week 16 against the Rams. In both contests, the team wearing their Rivalries uniform won the game with wild, unprecedented luck.
In the Rams' win, they picked off Sam Darnold four times, and despite their defensive dominance, their offense failed to get anything going. Seahawks kicker Jason Myers was perfect on the day entering the final drive of the game. A big reason the Rams won is Ethan Evans miraculously hit a punt that bounced high in the air and went out at the 1-yard line.

#Rams #francisco #week

A penalty shootout is a nerve-wracking and dramatic moment, probably one of the most tense in a match. When a goalkeeper and a penalty taker face each other one-on-one, it looks like real psychological warfare. Each tries to predict the next move; each tries to use emotional pressure this way or another. The level of tension within twelve yards can be compared to head-to-head card games, where hunting for the opponent’s physical tells comes to the forefront, and is heightened at big tournaments such as the World Cup.
Both technique and the ability to read the opponent matter on the pitch. Success comes from combining these two aspects, and in no other way.
Having strong dribbling skills allows the player to beat defenders and progress the ball forward until an advantageous passing lane opens. Tackling and interceptions halt the opponent’s forward momentum and help win back possession to counterattack.
Mental strength is vital to avoid emotional paralysis after conceding, just as to resist the urge to take defensive shortcuts in the last 15 minutes. But where resilience carries a lot of weight is during penalty shootouts. This stage isn’t a test of technique but a genuine psychological test, in which the goalkeeper and the kicker engage in a silent duel.
You can be great at saving shots, but the kicker’s presence alone can sometimes be intimidating. Belgian former footballer Eden Hazard, for instance, used this – his menacing look put real pressure on goalkeepers. Meanwhile, a penalty taker might ***** ume it’s better to aim for one corner or another, but in fact, a goalkeeper has already read those intentions and prepared – no goal.

#penalty #real #pressure #head

New York Giants rookies report to training camp on Thursday to begin the John Harbaugh era, ****** embling at The Greenbrier in West Virginia. The temporary relocation is necessary because of the World Cup at MetLife Stadium, which has concluded, and ongoing renovations at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center.
Veterans will join the group on Tuesday. A stretch of practices open to the public is scheduled from July 30 through August 7.
The 2026 draft class enters camp with elevated expectations following a strong haul. First-round selections Francis Mauigoa and Arvell Reese are projected as Week 1 contributors along the offensive line and at linebacker.
Two undrafted rookies also arrive with meaningful opportunities. Kicker Dominic Zvada holds the inside track to secure the starting role, while long snapper Ben Mann is the only player currently listed at the position and is penciled in as the starter.
Harbaugh, the Super Bowl-winning coach hired in January, is known for instilling toughness, discipline and special-teams excellence. The coming weeks will reveal how rapidly the roster absorbs those standards.

#harbaugh #john

The Auburn football program is one of the most successful in the history of college football. For the past five seasons, that success has not been seen on the gridiron. New head coach Alex Golesh is looking to change that, but he is not the only one. Quarterback Byrum Brown is as well.
Brown is one of three Tigers that Golesh brought with him to Tampa for the 2026 SEC Media Days along with defensive back Champ Anthony and kicker Alex McPherson. He was asked many questions, but one was about bringing success back to Auburn and how that can be done.
"A successful season looks like taking every game, preparing to our absolute best and going out there and playing, and we don't control the outcome. We just control our process that leads to the outcome," Brown said.
It is very similar to the message that Golesh also gave on Tuesday to the media on what a successful season looks like. "I don't really have any goals other than laying a foundation for what Auburn Football is going to be for years to come," Golesh stated on Tuesday. The key to that foundation for 2026 is without a doubt the abilities of Brown.
"Hopefully it's a favorable one, but it's just working each and every day, and that started in January. And it's continuing now, going to continue into fall camp. And we can't wait to strap it up in fall camp, strap it up for the first week against Baylor and go play," added Brown.

#going #Media

Countdown to kickoff is back! USC will kick off its 2026 football season on August 29 when the Trojans host San Jose State at the Coliseum. In this series, we will be counting down the days until the season opener by highlighting a notable Trojan who wore each number.
Today, we look at former USC kicker Alex Stadthaus.
Position: Kicker
Years played at USC: 2018-2022
Career highlights: Stadthaus served as USC's kickoff specialist for the majority of his time with the Trojans.bIn 2021, he also attempted six field goals and 10 extra points, making all of his attempts. His career-long was a 40-yarder in a 41-34 victory over Arizona that year.

#Trojans

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The Jacksonville Jaguars are stacked with young talent across their roster, from two-way prodigy Travis Hunter to record-breaking kicker Cam Little, but four Jags under the age of 25 stand out in particular.
Anton Harrison and Antonio Johnson are two players to really get excited about. Harrison, an uber-athletic former first-round pick, has the chance to cement himself as one of the game's top offensive tackles. Johnson, who was drafted 133 picks after Harrison, has quieted pre-draft concerns about alignment versatility by emerging as a do-it-all ballhawk.
And at the receiver position, Jacksonville boasts perhaps the league's best young wideout tandem in Brian Thomas Jr. and Parker Washington. The former is among the top deep threats in the NFL with the potential to be one of its best players, period. Meanwhile, the latter has climbed his way up the depth chart from a return ace on special teams to a reliable target on all passing downs.
Of these four Jaguars under the age of 25, who do you think is the best?

#jaguars #harrison #fans #players

Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl officials are celebrating 50 years of competition this year and they’re doing it in a big way.
The organization is releasing the top 50 all-time players in I-Bowl history and they’re releasing them in five-player increments. The list was voted on by a local panel of media members, including the Shreveport Times, and I-Bowl representatives.
According to the bowl, this group of 41 through 45 athletes represent the decades of the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s and 2020s.
Anderson, a native of South Africa, is regarded as one of the greatest kickers of all time — spending 23 seasons in the NFL. Kicking in the 1979 I-Bowl during Syracuse's 31-7 victory over McNeese State, Anderson had a perfect day — converting his lone field goal attempt from 40 yards and making all four of his extra point attempts. He was named first-team All-American in 1981 before being drafted in the seventh round of the 1982 NFL Draft. In his 23 seasons in the NFL, Anderson was named first-team All-Pro in 1983, made four Pro Bowl appearances and was the NFL's scoring leader in 1998. Anderson is third in NFL history for points scored (2,434), field goals made (538) and games played (353), and he is also fourth in NFL history for extra points made (820).
BIG CHANGE: Radiance Technologies I-Bowl to see leadership transition at the top

#anderson #technologies

Hamburg have officially confirmed the signing of Zambia striker Patson Daka. Multiple sources report that another addition is set to be unveiled shortly. Moroccan midfielder Bilal Nadir will also join the Bundesliga outfit on free transfer. Kicker, Sport Bild, and the Hamburger Morgenpost all confirm that a deal to acquire Nadir is effetely done. Nadir arrives from French first division side Olympique Marseille.
Nadir – an €8m-valuced player- is said to have a profile similar to that of departed leading goalscorer Fabio Vieira. The fact that the 22-year-old is nevertheless limited to a more centralized role nevertheless means that he is not intended to serve as a direct replacement for the departed Portuguese international. Kicker reports that Hamburg remain committed to signing Vieira permanently.
“In signing Patson, we’ve specifically strengthened ourselves at the center-forward position,” newly appointed HSV Board Member for Sport Kathleen Krüger noted in a club statement. “With him, we’re gaining a center forward who meets our expectations quite clearly.”
“Patson brings many qualities that are essential to our style of play,” HSV sporting director Claus Costa added. “He combines energy, speed, and deep runs of the highest intensity.”
“I’m happy to be here now and can’t wait to get started,” the player himself said. “I’m a passionate and energetic player whose job is to score goals. I think that’s exactly how I can help the team.”

#kicker #sport #departed

Every six months, German football publication Kicker publishes its ranking of the best players in the Bundesliga, as well as the top German players competing abroad, with the selections divided by position and further categorised by performance level.
The magazine has now released the first part of its summer rankings, **** sing performances from the second half of the 2025/26 season. The goalkeeper rankings can be found below.
None.
1. Gregor Kobel, Borussia Dortmund
2. Noah Atubolu, SC Freiburg

#german #kicker #bundesliga #none

SEC media days are usually for head coaches, quarterbacks and star players to have the floor to discuss a wide variety of topics. It's not often that a kicker is invited to the proceedings, but Auburn's Alex McPherson was present for the July 21 edition of SEC media day.
McPherson had some interesting questions and answers during his session, including a query about his favorite kick to date for the Tigers.
"I would say my favorite, I think the best kick I've had in my career was the 53-yarder against A&M in 2023. It was into the wind, which not a lot of people know, but that wind was howling. They called a timeout," McPherson said. "It was still blowing into my face but not as much, and I hit it really well. And to hit a 53 into the wind, that was pretty exciting for me just to give the team a little momentum going into halftime."
McPherson's brother is Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson, who kicked for Florida during his collegiate career. The younger kicker was asked about Auburn's game against Florida this season, and who his brother might support.
"I think it's going to be fun. I think — I mean, I don't know who my brother's going to cheer for, but I would say he's going to be cheering for Auburn. I would hope so," Alex McPherson said.

#alex

Here's an interesting question going into training camp: Which Green Bay Packers rookie do you think will have the biggest impact in 2026? To me, there are probably three potential answers.
The first two are fairly similar. If there's any competition in camp for starting roles, it's on the defensive line or at cornerback.
On the defensive line, the **** umption is that Devonte Wyatt will be a starting defensive end in the Packers' new 3-4 defense. Javon Hargrave has played both end and nose tackle in the past, so the question is really which position he will play, rather than if he will start. That third defensive line spot could go to a multitude of candidates, though, including rookie third-round pick Chris McClellan from Missouri.
Cornerback is a similar story where it's **** umed that Keisean Nixon will be a starter (and safety Javon Bullard will be the starter in the slot). The other outside cornerback job should go to one of Carrington Valentine, free agent signing Benjamin St-Juste or rookie second-round pick Brandon Cisse.
The last player I think will be a popular answer is kicker Trey Smack, who the Packers traded up for in the sixth round. Smack had a little bit of an up-and-down spring, but Green Bay thought enough of him to make him the only drafted kicker in the 2026 class and released Brandon McManus shortly after his selection.

#packers #rookie #round

2027 five-star prospect David Gabriel Georges will announce his college commitment on Wednesday. The 6-foot, 205-pound running back will choose between Tennessee, Ohio State and Ole Miss.
Gabriel Georges' commitment time is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. EDT on Wednesday.
He is from Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee. 247Sports ranks the 2027 five-star as the No. 2 running back nationally and No. 1 prospect in Tennessee.
Tennessee offered Gabriel Georges a scholarship on July 31, 2024, while the Buckeyes extended an offer on Aug. 1, 2024. Ole Miss also offered a scholarship to Gabriel Georges on July 31, 2024.
Ahead of his decision on Wednesday, the Vols have 17 commitments in their 2027 football recruiting class: linebacker JP Peace, offensive tackle Princeton Uwaifo, quarterback Derrick Baker, athlete Jaden Butler, wide receiver KeSean Bowman, defensive back Carter Jamison and defensive back Brandon Leavell, tight end Malik Howard, defensive lineman Christian Mays, cornerback Dylan Haley, linebacker Kenneth Simon II, kicker Ford Fehling, long snapper Sam McKeown, offensive tackle Q'Mari Hudson, athlete Dayon Cooper, safety Marcus Jones and offensive tackle Niko Kampas.

#wednesday

Everyone thought France would crush Spain. They were counting on Kylian Mbappe and that flashy attack to blow the doors off. Wrong. The reality on the pitch was a total shocker. Spain didn’t just match them; they outsmarted them completely. France’s big threats? Totally neutralized by a smarter, hungrier Spanish squad.
Spain showed the world something huge today. Luis de la Fuente called his squad the best team on the planet. His words carried weight after that dominant 2-0 victory. Think about that for a second. This win proves a collective unit can beat a group of individual stars. It’s not about who you have. It’s about how they play together.
The French lineup looked toothless despite the global superstars on the roster. They threw Rayan Cherki into the mix, but it made zero difference. Spain controlled the game from the first whistle to the last. Their strategy worked perfectly against a team full of famous names. And here’s the kicker: They didn’t even break a sweat doing it.
France hoped their stars would do the damage if Mbappe didn’t score. They looked to Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise, and Bradley Barcola for goals. Desire Doue also played, but the French attack failed completely. Not great. They couldn’t find any way to break through the Spanish defense. It was a wall, plain and simple.
Patrick Vieira, a former World Cup winner for France, admitted the truth. He told ITV that Spain dominated the game in every single aspect. Spain circulated the ball with their usual composure throughout the match. They moved France around and opened gaps to exploit them easily. Classic misdirection. Vieira knows a thing or two about winning big.

Borussia Dortmund are in no rush to enter talks with head coach Niko Kovac over a new contract, says club CEO Carsten Cramer.
Kovac is entering the final year of his contract with Dortmund. and although Cramer underlines that the management is happy with his work, the club's immediate focus lies elsewhere for now.
"The basic message remains: We are extremely satisfied with Niko. But, without wanting to reveal too much: we are still in the process of finalising the squad," Cramer told Kicker.
"Then we will begin pre-season and, just like last year, we will start the discussions at the right time. That was not the priority task during the seven weeks of holiday," Cramer added, emphasising that Kovac is also "completely relaxed" about his future.
"Niko hasn't been constantly sending WhatsApp messages or using his agent to send messages on his behalf."

Fisnik Asllani's expected summer departure from TSG Hoffenheim appears to be edging closer.
Following reports linking the striker with Borussia Dortmund and FC Barcelona, Hoffenheim sporting managing director Andreas Schicker has confirmed that talks are underway with clubs over a potential transfer.
"The situation is that there are talks with clubs both domestically and abroad. It's also no secret that Fisnik Asllani has a release clause," Schicker told Kicker.
Asllani's release clause is reportedly set at just under €30 million.
According to Kicker, Barcelona made contact over a possible move for Asllani back in March, but their interest has yet to develop into anything concrete.

Tjark Ernst is looking increasingly likely to depart Hertha BSC during the summer transfer window.
According to Kicker, Feyenoord are progressing in their talks with Hertha regarding a move for the 23-year-old goalkeeper.
Ernst has also been linked with Celtic and VfL Wolfsburg, but the Dutch side appear to be in pole position to sign him.
Reports have suggested that Ernst has a release clause set at just 5 million in his contract with Hertha.
The German goalkeeper is under contract with the 2. Bundesliga side until 2027.