Nov 26, 2022; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies head coach Jimbo Fisher walks the sidelines during the second quarter against the LSU Tigers at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Texas A&M getting 5-star WR Cameron Coleman

Cameron Coleman, a five-star wide receiver from Phenix City, Ala., will be leaving his home state after announcing his commitment to Texas A&M on social media on Tuesday night.

Coleman is the No. 8 player in the nation and No. 1 wide receiver in the Class of 2024, according to the 2024 ESPN 300 rankings. At 6-foot-3, 180 pounds, Coleman is the No. 11 player overall, No. 3 wide receiver and top player in Alabama, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings.

ESPN’s ranking has him as the second-best player from Alabama after cornerback Jaylen Mbakwe, the fourth-ranked player overall out of Clay-Chalkville High School in Pinson, Ala. Mbakwe committed to Alabama in July of 2022.

Coleman picked coach Jimbo Fisher and the Aggies, who have now added six prospects from the 2024 ESPN 300 rankings list.

Last season, Coleman caught 31 passes for 542 yards and six touchdowns for Central High School in Phenix City.

Coleman had offers from other Southeastern Conference schools, including Alabama and Auburn in his native state. He also got offers from Clemson, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Miami, Michigan, Colorado, Oregon and more.

He made an official visit to Texas A&M on June 16 and also went to Auburn, Clemson and LSU in the same month.

–Field Level Media

A run of first-round wide receivers from Ohio State won't end in 2024. Buckeyes wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. could be in play as a top-five pick next April. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Scheller-The Columbus Dispatch

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Take 5: Top WR prospects eligible for 2024 NFL Draft

Not since the New York Jets drafted Keyshawn Johnson with the No. 1 pick in 1996 has a wide receiver been first off the board in the NFL draft.

There is plenty of promise in the 2024 wide receiver class, and the top tier includes potential No. 1 options.

Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr., who has the most impressive overall skill set of the group, is the son of former Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison.

Unlike sleek and slender peers, Harrison is a big-bodied receiver who can fly for his size.

Harrison has ground to cover before the 2024 rankings are set in stone. Here’s a look at our initial top five, one year out.

1. Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State — A breakout sophomore season in 2022 included All-American recognition, and there’s reason to expect Harrison’s climb to continue.

His 6-foot-4 frame gives Harrison an edge in traffic, he has natural hands to win consistently above the fray and consistently separates with smooth athleticism. Potential and production plus existing tools point to Harrison being drafted in the top 10.

2. Rome Odunze, Washington — Body-catching habits and consistent free releases off the line of scrimmage have scouts nervous about grading Odunze as a first-rounder without seeing more this season.

That pessimism overlooks all of the things to love about his game.

The second-year starter had a breakout 2022 season with the emergence of Michael Penix Jr. as Washington’s quarterback. An incredibly agile athlete with the ability to separate and make people miss, his upside outweighs the missing pieces.

3. Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State — A natural outside receiver with good hands and athleticism to compete with any defender, Egbuka might be pegged as the second fiddle to Harrison, but this Buckeye has enough game to run with the top pack in the 2024 class.

A talented receiver, quick to get back into his stride after the catch, Egbuka has enough elusiveness to make plays with the ball in his hands. Another year of technical growth could put him squarely in the first round.

4. Johnny Wilson, Florida State — Now a junior who breaks the WR tape measure, he spent two seasons at Arizona State before the move to Tallahassee unlocked his talent in 2022. The enormous 6-7, 235-pound pass catcher is built more like a tight end than a wide receiver, but he has surprising top-end speed for a big man.

One of the most intriguing evals in the class with a combination of size, ability after the catch, and ball skills.

5. Jermaine Burton, Alabama — A sure-handed receiver with solid technique and a feel for maximizing space against zone, he’s more of a high floor than a high ceiling type of prospect.

The former Georgia receiver spent two years with the Bulldogs before crossing state lines. The move paid off in furthering his development, but he’s more of a smooth operator than offensive game changer at this stage.

–Field Level Media

Mar 4, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Louisiana???Lafayette wide receiver Michael Jefferson (WO27) participates in drills at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

WR prospect Michael Jefferson required surgeries after car wreck

Former Louisiana wide receiver and mid-round NFL draft prospect Michael Jefferson was involved in a multi-car wreck that required multiple surgeries, his agent told ESPN on Tuesday.

The accident happened Sunday night in Mobile, Ala., Jefferson’s hometown. No other details were available.

The 6-foot-4 Jefferson led the Ragin’ Cajuns with 51 catches for 810 yards and seven touchdowns in 2022. Louisiana went 6-7, earning a bowl berth against Houston in the Independence Bowl.

He caught 69 passes for 1,291 yards and 11 TDs in two seasons at Louisiana.

Jefferson is ranked as the No. 41 wideout in the upcoming draft by ESPN. NFL.com ranks him as a bottom of roster or practice squad player in the NFL.

Jefferson transferred to Louisiana from Alabama State. He played three seasons (2018-20) with the Hornets, an FCS school.

–Field Level Media

Nov 3, 2018; Lubbock, TX, USA; An Oklahoma Sooners helmet on the sidelines during the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

5-star receiver Burden commits to Oklahoma

Five-star wide receiver Luther Burden committed to Oklahoma, becoming the top-ranked recruit in the Sooners’ Class of 2022.

He’s ranked as the No. 2 wide receiver and No. 14 player in the nation by the 247Sports composite. He attends Cardinal Ritter College Prep in St. Louis.

“All i needed was an opportunity. COMMITTED. #BoomerSooner,” he wrote on Twitter on Friday as he announced his commitment.

He’s the second wide receiver to commit to the Sooners’ 2022 class, joining Jordan Hudson of Garland, Texas, who is ranked as the nation’s No. 15 wide receiver.

Oklahoma also has commitments from a trio of four-star wide receivers in the 2021 class: Mario Williams of Plant City, Fla.; Cody Jackson of Richmond, Texas; and Jalil Farooq of Upper Marlboro, Md.

–Field Level Media

Saints on top of latest Pro32 poll; KC, Pats tied for 2nd

NFL Week 9 Stat Recap Table: QB, RB and WR

Six straight wins for the Houston Texans. New Orleans ruins the the Rams perfect season. Tom Brady and the Patriots prove to be too much for Aaron Rodgers.

Notable Performances

  • Jared Goff, Patrick Mahomes, Matt Ryan and Drew Brees all tossed for 300+ yards and 3+ touchdowns
  • Michael Thomas made 12 receptions for 211 yards and 1 touchdown
  • Travis Kelce, Adam Humphries, and OJ Howard all caught for 2 touchdowns
  • Melvin Gordon and James Conner both rush for 100+ yards
  • 5 Players with 2 rushing touchdowns

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What to Look For - Week 9 Wide Receivers/Kickers

What to Look For – Week 9 Wide Receivers/Kickers

PRESS RELEASE

CAN’T STOP THIS THIELEN: Minnesota wide receiver ADAM THIELEN had seven receptions for 103 yards and one touchdown in Week 8 and leads the league with 74 receptions and 925 receiving yards this season. Thielen is the first player in NFL history with at least 100 receiving yards in each of his team’s first eight games to start a season.
 
With 100 receiving yards on Sunday against Detroit (1:00 PM ET, FOX), Thielen would become the only player in NFL history to record nine consecutive games with at least 100 receiving yards.
 
The players with the most consecutive games with at least 100 receiving yards in NFL history:
 
PLAYER
TEAM
SEASON
CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH 100+ REC. YARDS
Calvin Johnson
Detroit
2012
8
Adam Thielen
Minnesota
2018
8*
*Active streak
 
Thielen, who also has a touchdown catch in each of his past five games, can become the only player since 1970 with at least 100 receiving yards and a touchdown reception in six consecutive games.
 
With six receptions and 75 receiving yards this week, Thielen would become the sixth undrafted player in the common draft era (since 1967) to record consecutive seasons with at least 80 receptions and 1,000 receiving yards.
 
The undrafted players with the most consecutive seasons of at least 80 catches and 1,000 receiving yards in the common draft era:
 
PLAYER
TEAM
YEARS
CONSECUTIVE SEASONS
Rod Smith
Denver
2000-02
3
Wes Welker
New England
2007-09
3
Victor Cruz
New York Giants
2011-12
2
J.T. Smith
St. Louis Cardinals
1986-87
2
Wes Welker
New England
2011-12
2
 
 
 
 
Adam Thielen
Minnesota
2017-18*
1*
*Has 74 catches for 925 yards in 2018
 
ELITE EIGHT: Atlanta wide receiver JULIO JONES has 638 receptions for 9,866 yards and 43 touchdowns in 102 career NFL games.
 
With 134 receiving yards on Sunday at Washington (1:00 PM ET, FOX), Jones would surpass CALVIN JOHNSON (115 games) as the fastest player to reach 10,000 career receiving yards in NFL history.
 
The players to reach 10,000 career receiving yards in the fewest games in NFL history:
 
PLAYER
TEAM
FEWEST GAMES TO 10,000 RECEIVING YARDS
Calvin Johnson
Detroit
115
Antonio Brown
Pittsburgh
116
Torry Holt
St. Louis
116
Lance Alworth^
San Diego
120
Jerry Rice^
San Francisco
121
Marvin Harrison^
Indianapolis
122
 
 
 
Julio Jones
Atlanta
102*
^Pro Football Hall of Famer
*Has 9,866 career receiving yards
 
With 134 receiving yards, Jones can also become the sixth player in league annals with at least 10,000 receiving yards in their first eight seasons.
 
The players with at least 10,000 receiving yards in their first eight seasons in league history:
 
PLAYER
TEAM(S)
RECEIVING YARDS IN 1ST 8 SEASONS
Torry Holt
St. Louis
10,675
Calvin Johnson
Detroit
10,405
Jerry Rice^
San Francisco
10,273
Randy Moss^
Minnesota, Oakland
10,147
Marvin Harrison^
Indianapolis
10,072
 
 
 
Julio Jones
Atlanta
9,866*
^Pro Football Hall of Famer
*In eighth season
 
Courtesy of NFL Communications

What to Look For – Week 7 Wide Receivers/Kickers

PRESS RELEASE
 
Indianapolis kicker ADAM VINATIERI has scored 2,535 total points during his 23-year NFL career. With 10 points on Sunday against Buffalo (1:00 PM ET, CBS), Vinatieri would surpass Pro Football Hall of Famer MORTEN ANDERSEN (2,544 points) as the league’s all-time leading scorer.
 
The players with the most points scored in NFL history:
 
PLAYER
TEAM(S)
TOTAL POINTS SCORED
Morten Andersen*
New Orleans, Atlanta, New York Giants, Kansas City, Minnesota
2,544
Adam Vinatieri
New England, Indianapolis
2,535
*Pro Football Hall of Famer
 
BIG PLAY TYREEK: Kansas City wide receiver TYREEK HILL had seven receptions for 142 yards and three touchdowns, including a 75-yarder, in Week 6 and ties for the league-lead with six touchdown receptions in 2018.
 
Hill, who turns 25 in March of 2019, has 14 career touchdowns of at least 50 yards. With his next touchdown of at least 50 yards, he would become the third player in NFL history with at least 15 touchdowns of 50+ yards before turning 25 years old.
 
The players with the most 50+ yard touchdowns before turning 25 years old in NFL history:
 
PLAYER
TEAM
SEASONS
Gale Sayers*
Chicago
16
Randy Moss*
Minnesota
15
Tyreek Hill
Kansas City
14**
*Pro Football Hall of Famer
**24 years old
 
AMAZING ADAM: Minnesota wide receiver ADAM THIELEN had 11 catches for 123 yards and a touchdown in the Vikings’ Week 6 win and leads the league with 58 receptions and 712 receiving yards this season. His 58 catches are the most by a player in his team’s first six games of a season in league annals.
 
Thielen has recorded at least 100 receiving yards in each of Minnesota’s first six games this season and joined CHARLEY HENNIGAN (seven consecutive games in 1961) as the only players in NFL history with 100 or more receiving yards in each of his team’s first six games to start a season.
 
With 100 receiving yards on Sunday at the New York Jets (1:00 PM ET, FOX), Thielen would become the fifth player to record seven consecutive games at any point in a season with at least 100 receiving yards in NFL history.
 
The players with the most consecutive games with at least 100 receiving yards in NFL history:
 
PLAYER
TEAM
SEASON
CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH 100+ REC. YARDS
Calvin Johnson
Detroit
2012
8
Demaryius Thomas
Denver
2014
7
Michael Irvin*
Dallas
1995
7
Charley Hennigan
Houston Oilers
1961
7
Adam Thielen
Minnesota
2018
6*
*Pro Football Hall of Famer
**Active streak
Courtesy of NFL Communications
NFL Week 4 Stat Recap Table: QB, RB and WR

NFL Week 4 Stat Recap Table: QB, RB and WR

It would appear that the Fitzmagic is gone. Following a dismal first-half performance in Chicago, he was replaced by Jameis Winston. While neither quarterback was able to get much going, Winston will be the starter following Tampa Bay’s bye week. On the other side of the field, Mitchell Trubisky had the game of his life, tossing for 6 touchdowns and 354 yards. On Thursday night, Jared Goff and Kirk Cousins combined for just under 900 passing yards and 8 touchdowns. The receivers also had a field day, with Cooper Kupp recording 2 Touchdowns on 162 yards, and Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen both having strong performances for the Vikings.

Notable performances:

  • Jared Goff, Andrew Luck, Derek Carr, Kirk Cousins, Matt Ryan all toss for 400+ yards
  • 23 players recorded 100+ receiving yards
  • Alvin Kamara rushes for 134 yards and 3 touchdowns
  • Nick Chubb and Mike Davis rush for 100+ yards and score 2 touchdowns
  • Jared Cook caught for 110 yards and 2 touchdowns

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NFL WEEK 3 STAT RECAP TABLE: QB, RB AND WR

NFL Week 3 Stat Recap Table: QB, RB and WR

In a shootout at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Drew Brees passed Brett Favre’s record of 6300 pass completions. He tossed for 3 touchdowns and ran for 2, including the game winner in overtime.

On Monday night, Big Ben Roethlisberger came out firing in the first half, recording 3 Touchdowns to Vance McDonald, Antonio Brown, and Ryan Switzer. Following a slow start and 3 first-half interceptions, Ryan Fitzpatrick led a comeback but came up short, sending the Steelers to 1-1-1 and the Bucs to 2-1.

Notable performances:

  • Ryan Fitzpatrick threw for 411 yards (his third consecutive with 400+ passing yards), 3 Touchdowns, and 3 Interceptions
  • Drew Brees and Matt Ryan combine for over 700 passing yards and 8 touchdowns
  • Calvin Ridley caught for 146 Yards and 3 Touchdowns
  • Robert Woods records 10 catches for 104 yards and 2 Touchdowns
  • Adrian Peterson rushes 19 times for 120 yards and 2 Touchdowns
  • Christian McCaffrey gained 184 yards on 28 rushes

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