De’Zhaun Stribling wants his 1-of-1 Topps Chrome refractor back. And he told The California Post he’s ready to make a sweet deal for it. The 49ers’ top pick in the 2026 NFL Draft first laid his eyes on the card while he was in downtown Los Angeles earlier this month for the NFLPA’s annual Rookie … Read more
Top NBA hopeful Darryn Peterson said a popular supplement left him with debilitating symptoms that sidelined his game and made him fear for his life. Peterson, 19, recalled being rushed to the hospital with extremely painful cramps during a workout last fall. “I made it to the training room and just started begging them to … Read more
Former LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier was drafted by the Chiefs in the 7th round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Garrett Nussmeier and fiancée Ella Springfield were emotional after he fell to the 7th round. Garrett’s father, Saints’ OC Doug Nussmeier, was drafted by the Saints in 1994. Former LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier and his fiancée, … Read more
Fred Beyer, a popular YouTube personality, was banned indefinitely by the NFL for rushing the stage at the 2026 draft to announce the 67th overall pick during the third round on Friday night in Pittsburgh. Beyer, 24, who documented his prank in a 19-minute YouTube video, explained that his plan to crash the draft derived … Read more
Michael Irvin believes ESPN gave Rueben Bain Jr. the short end of the stick. The Cowboys and University of Miami legend ripped his former employer for what he deemed a “classless” maneuver during the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft last Thursday by showing his much-discussed short arm length in an info bar after … Read more
Perhaps the NFL draft couple of the year is now on the celebrating side of things. Texas Tech’s Jacob Rodriguez was selected as the No. 43 pick by the Dolphins in the second round of the draft on Friday night, and the linebacker quickly stood up to give his Army Black Hawk helicopter pilot wife, … Read more
You know what they say about assumptions. ESPN’s Mike Greenberg made a costly one while hosting the network’s coverage of the 2026 NFL Draft, noting that second-rounder Denzel Boston, who went No. 39 overall to the Browns, is the son of former Pro Bowl wideout David Boston. It would make sense. Denzel and David are … Read more
Dillon Thieneman and the Bears had someone stealing their thunder. Yes, the Bears picking a safety in the first round for the first time in 36 years was a shock to the league when the No. 25 pick was announced. However, Thieneman’s younger sister, Kiera, stole the spotlight when the family was interviewed by ABC … Read more
Nick Saban provided the proverbial chip for Malachi Lawrence’s shoulder. The former Alabama coach believes the Cowboys took the Central Florida pass rusher a little too early Thursday when they nabbed him with the No. 23 pick. “This is a reach,” Saban said on a hot mic upon a return from a commercial break moments … Read more
Former Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love had his girlfriend by his side as the Cardinals drafted him with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday night in Pittsburgh. Love’s girlfriend, who goes by the Instagram username of “uniquealiece,” shared an Instagram Story photo of the pair in the green … Read more
Sean McVay’s viral, seemingly miserable reaction to the Rams’ shocking first-round pick might have been more of a show for the cameras than most people realized. After the Los Angeles Rams selected Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the No. 13 overall pick Thursday night — a move that stunned much of the NFL — fans quickly zeroed … Read more
ESPN host Mike Greenberg had an on-air gaffe not once but twice as the No. 27 pick was announced during the live broadcast of the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday night. Greenberg, who teed up the pick as NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell walked to the podium, was clearly unaware that the Dolphins traded up from … Read more
Former Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq celebrated with his family and girlfriend, Addison Osta, as the Jets selected him with the No. 16 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft Thursday night. Osta shared an Instagram Story snapshot of Sadiq standing in his living room while sporting a Gang Green hat. “My baby is a … Read more
ESPN needs a recurring eight-minute alarm — and stat. The NFL made a slight rule change for the 2026 draft that had a massive impact. For the first time, the amount of time between picks in the first round was reduced from 10 minutes to eight minutes. Thursday’s draft broadcast on the Worldwide Leader was … Read more
Was it really official before it hit LinkedIn? After he was selected as the No. 1 overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft by the Raiders on Thursday, Fernando Mendoza made it LinkedIn official, as he does with all of his career updates and endeavors. “It’s official. Grateful for the opportunity and ready to get … Read more
On one of the most important nights for the NFL, an insider made a blunder. Leading into the sixth pick of the draft on Thursday in Pittsburgh, NFL insider Josina Anderson shared on X that she was told the Commanders were selecting Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles. However, the Chiefs held the No. 6 pick … Read more
It turns out there is a right way to sport a candy on the 2026 NFL Draft red carpet. Ohio State star Arvell Reese — and one of the newest members of the Giants — showed up having fun on the biggest day of his career on Thursday in Pittsburgh, sporting a custom suit created … Read more
The 2026 NFL Draft can officially begin. As commissioner Roger Goodell took the dais for the first round of the draft Thursday, the crowd at Pittsburgh’s Acrisure Stadium let their boos rain down on him — even with a Terrible Towel in hand. He even egged the fans on, saying: “Pittsburgh, you can do better … Read more
A special occasion calls for a special gift, and Texas A&M star KC Concepcion’s girlfriend has certainly delivered. Hours ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, where the wide receiver is expected to go somewhere in the first or early second round, Lemyah Hylton presented hom with the all-too-desirable orange box and gift wrapping from Louis … Read more
Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt was arrested just hours before the start of the NFL draft, according to authorities in Kansas. Johnson County jail records show Merritt was booked on Wednesday on one charge of domestic battery. Dave Merritt was on Jets, Giants and Cardinals staffs before he joined Andy Reid in Kansas City … Read more