NFL Draft
Alabama defensive lineman Christian Barmore celebrates after a tackle against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Jones among 4 Alabama underclassmen declaring for NFL draft

By John Zenor Jan. 14, 2021 04:18 PM EST

Tennessee hires Kevin Steele as defensive assistant coach

Jan. 12, 2021 06:44 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt has hired Kevin Steele as a defensive assistant coach, bringing him back to the program where the former...

Alabama head coach Nick Saban and offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood hold the trophy after their win against Ohio State in an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Alabama won 52-24. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Alabama's Nick Saban already working on chasing title No. 8

By John Zenor Jan. 12, 2021 11:25 AM EST

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence is tackled by Ohio State defensive end Tyreke Smith during the second half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
NFL prospects everywhere in Alabama-Ohio State title game

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 07, 2021 02:28 AM EST

Ohio State running back Trey Sermon, right, is congratulated by head coach Ryan Day, left, after being named most valuable player following the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Indianapolis. Ohio State defeated Northwestern 22-10. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Buckeyes' Sermon breaks out ahead of national title game

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 06, 2021 01:22 PM EST

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence passes against Ohio State during the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence declaring for NFL draft

By Pete Iacobelli Jan. 06, 2021 10:53 AM EST

Tennessee cornerback Bryce Thompson declares for NFL draft

Jan. 05, 2021 02:59 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee cornerback Bryce Thompson has declared early for the NFL draft, saying he feels ready for the challenge as he tries to...

Georgia defensive back Eric Stokes (27) is congratulated by teammates Nolan Smith (4) and Malik Herring after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Georgia QB Daniels coming back; DE Herring, C Hill NFL bound

Jan. 05, 2021 01:04 PM EST

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) warms up before the start of their Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Heisman Trophy Preview: Loads of offense in four finalists

By The Associated Press Jan. 04, 2021 02:25 AM EST

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) throws a pass against Colorado during the first half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger entering NFL draft

Jan. 03, 2021 10:44 PM EST

Auburn speedy receiver Schwartz plans to enter NFL draft

Jan. 02, 2021 09:25 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn receiver Anthony Schwartz plans to skip his senior season and enter the NFL draft. Schwartz announced his plans...

Prolific WR Amon-Ra St. Brown joins USC exodus to NFL draft

Jan. 02, 2021 02:32 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is headed to the NFL draft after three seasons at Southern California. St. Brown announced...

Ohio State defensive tackle Haskell Garrett forces a fumble by Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence during the second half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Clemson star QB Lawrence sputters in Superdome again

By Brett Martel Jan. 02, 2021 12:17 AM EST

Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave catches a touchdown pass in front of Clemson cornerback Derion Kendrick during the second half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Fields' day: No. 3 Ohio State routs No. 2 Clemson 49-28

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 02, 2021 12:11 AM EST

UCF linebacker Tatum Bethune (15) chases BYU quarterback Zach Wilson (1) in the fourth quarter in the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game at FAU Stadium in Boca Raton, Fla. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020.(Al Diaz/Miami Herald via AP)
BYU quarterback Zach Wilson entering NFL draft

Jan. 01, 2021 06:52 PM EST

USC DL Marlon Tuipulotu, CB Olaijah Griffin headed to draft

Jan. 01, 2021 05:54 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California defensive lineman Marlon Tuipulotu and cornerback Olaijah Griffin are headed to the NFL draft. The...

Florida linebacker Mohamoud Diabate (11) leads defensive lineman Zachary Carter (17) off the field after a scuffle on the field against Oklahoma during the second half of the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Florida QB Trask officially turns pro after record season

Dec. 31, 2020 09:26 PM EST

Iowa defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon, right, rushes up field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Nixon was selected to The Associated Press All-America first-team defense, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa All-America DT Daviyon Nixon to declare for NFL draft

Dec. 30, 2020 07:35 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 14, 2020, file photo, Southern California safety Talanoa Hufanga (15) chases a play in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona in Tucson, Ariz. Hufanga was selected as the PAC-12 defensive player of the year. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
All-American safety Talanoa Hufanga leaves USC for NFL draft

Dec. 30, 2020 03:56 PM EST

Buffalo junior RB Jaret Patterson declares for NFL draft

By John Wawrow Dec. 29, 2020 07:24 PM EST
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo running back Jaret Patterson is foregoing his senior year by declaring for the NFL draft on Tuesday following a season in which he...