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All Things CW: Good Decisions Pay Off Big-Time for Alabama Players
After returning for a final year with the Crimson Tide, first-round picks Najee Harris, Alex Leatherwood and DeVonta Smith are all cashing in
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So how good do those decisions look now?
Following the end of the disappointing 2019 season, a number of University of Alabama football players had the option of going pro early or sticking around for their final year of eligibility.
Granted, that s become pretty normal for the Crimson Tide under Nick Saban, but time it was different.
Alabama lost a bevy of premier players including tackle
Saints 2021 Draft Prospects: D Wayne Eskridge
This MAC product has the gamebreaking speed and receiving ability to be one of the steals of the 2021 NFL Draft.
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Apr 26, 2021
The New Orleans Saints have had great luck at finding skill position players from smaller schools. Wideouts Marques Colston (Hofstra), Deonte Harris (Assumption), Lance Moore (Toledo), Willie Snead (Ball St.) and running backs Chris Ivory (Tiffin), Khiry Robinson (West Texas A&M) are a few players from lesser-known colleges acquired during the Sean Payton era.
New Orleans could look to add another wideout in this year s draft. Quarterback Drew Brees announced his retirement this offseason, and the team will want to give new quarterback Jameis Winston as many targets as possible to succeed.
Etienne Named Paul Hornung Award Finalist
The Louisville Sports Commission announced today that Clemson running back Travis Etienne has been named as one of five finalists for the Paul Hornung Award, presented annually to the nation’s most versatile player. Etienne becomes the first Clemson player to be named a finalist for the honor since the award’s inception in 2010.
Additional details from award organizers are included below.
Louisville, Ky. – Dec. 23, 2020 – Five offensive playmakers / return specialists, including two who will be playing in the College Football Playoffs, were named 2020 Paul Hornung Award Finalists. The Paul Hornung Award presented by Texas Roadhouse is given annually by the Louisville Sports Commission to the most versatile player in major college football. Chosen as finalists by a 17-member Selection Committee and online fan voting are: Michael Carter (North Carolina); D’Wayne Eskridge (Western Michigan); Travis Etienne (Clemson); DeVonta Smith (