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Oregon football beats out Ohio State, Washington, Texas for No. 1 2027 recruit in Oregon

Oregon football has been getting prepared for the future and present, and they’ve just landed a top recruit from the 2027 class. Four-star West Linn cornerback Josiah Molden announced his commitment to the Ducks, according to Hayes Fawcett of On3. Molden is rated as the No. 27 cornerback and No. 209 overall in the country, […] The post Oregon football beats out Ohio State, Washington, Texas for No. 1 2027 recruit in Oregon appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Alabama Among Top Teams For Elite 2027 DB Recruit

Even with most of the focus currently on A-Day, Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama Crimson Tide continue to make strides on the recruiting trail.On Friday afternoon, Hayes Fawcett of On3 reported that the Crimson Tide made the final four for elite 2027 recruit Hayden Stepp.Joining Alabama in Stepp’s top four schools are Oregon, Georgia, and […] The post Alabama Among Top Teams For Elite 2027 DB Recruit appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Report: Cowboys Showing Interest in Potential Impact Defensive Back

Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys have had a solid but under-the-radar NFL offseason thus far.Heading into the 2026 offseason, many expected the Cowboys to pursue a blockbuster move. They were involved in the rumor mill connected to players like Maxx Crosby and Trey Hendrickson, but neither of those moves were made.To this point, the […] The post Report: Cowboys Showing Interest in Potential Impact Defensive Back appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Lions re-sign Super Bowl champion, 8-year veteran defensive back

There have been plenty of changes to the Detroit Lions’ roster throughout the offseason. But the franchise just confirmed that at least one thing will be remaining the same. The Lions have re-signed defensive back Avonte Maddox, the team announced. The terms of his new contract have not yet been revealed. He played on a […] The post Lions re-sign Super Bowl champion, 8-year veteran defensive back appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Steelers’ Joey Porter Jr. is putting haters on blast amid contract push

As the Pittsburgh Steelers wait on a decision from quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the team faces another challenge in Joey Porter Jr., and whether they will give him a contract extension. With the Steelers preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft and deciding whether to give Porter a contract extension this offseason, the defensive back would stand […] The post Why Steelers’ Joey Porter Jr. is putting haters on blast amid contract push appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Alabama commit could change mind amid ACC team’s pursuit

Alabama made a run to the College Football Playoff for the first time in the Kalen DeBoer era. They would win their first-round game against Oklahoma but be blown out by Indiana in the quarterfinals. As DeBoer looks to continue improving his team, Alabama has landed some quality commitments. Now, one of those big commitments […] The post Alabama commit could change mind amid ACC team’s pursuit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Alabama DB Ivan Taylor Turning Heads After ‘Big Leap’ in Spring Practice

The Alabama Crimson Tide football team is about halfway through spring practice 2026, and some young players are already showing signs of improvement from last season.One rising star is true sophomore defensive back Ivan Taylor. Taylor has begun to generate some buzz this spring, and veteran safety Keon Sabb has taken notice, identifying Taylor as […] The post Alabama DB Ivan Taylor Turning Heads After ‘Big Leap’ in Spring Practice appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Miami beats Indiana for intriguing 2027 prospect

After making a run to the CFP National Championship, Miami football is looking to keep building for the future. The team will be replacing multiple star players, including Miami needing to replace Ruben Bain Jr, who is off to the NFL. Still, building towards the future starts with the recruiting trail. While Miami could not […] The post Miami beats Indiana for intriguing 2027 prospect appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ex-Ohio State player faces decades in prison after pleading guilty to bank robberies

A former Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back could spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty to multiple robbery charges. According to Bethany Bruner of the Columbus Dispatch, former Buckeyes DB Marcus Williamson is facing decades of prison time following a guilty plea on March 23 to nine counts of bank robbery. … The post Ex-Ohio State player faces decades in prison after pleading guilty to bank robberies appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham’s defense lands 4-star Chicago DB

Michigan is embarking on a new era in Ann Arbor, as Kyle Whittingham has become the head coach. Whittingham worked heavily in the transfer portal to prepare for the 2026 season. Now, Whittinghame is focused on the college football recruiting trail and has landed a major recruit for the 2027 class, per Lucas Reimink of […] The post Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham’s defense lands 4-star Chicago DB appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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