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Auburn win recruiting battle for 2027 lineman over Kentucky

Auburn bolstered its 2027 recruiting class on Monday by landing a commitment from three-star offensive tackle Rance Brown, who chose the Tigers over SEC rival Kentucky. Brown announced his decision on CBS Sports after drawing interest from Indiana, Tennessee, Stanford, North Carolina, Maryland, Duke, Virginia, Virginia Tech, and Arizona. Originally from Gadsden, Alabama, Brown recently […] The post Auburn win recruiting battle for 2027 lineman over Kentucky appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Where Will Kennedee Jackson Commit? Predicting the Landing Spot for the 4-Star OT

Four-star offensive tackle Kennedee Jackson has become the hottest name in Southeast recruiting. The Lithonia, Georgia, native has drawn offers from among the top programs in the SEC and ACC. Standing around 6-foot-6 and pushing close to 300 pounds, Jackson is one of the top offensive tackle prospects in the 2027 recruiting cycle. He is ranked […]

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Where Will Layton von Brandt Commit? Top-5 OT to Choose Between Notre Dame, Florida and More

Layton von Brandt is making the college football world wait for his commitment. The four-star offensive tackle has moved up his declaration date, and programs like Notre Dame and Florida are among the front-runners. He will announce on Monday, May 18, on the Rivals YouTube channel. The 6’6 290 OT is a no. 5-ranked offensive […]

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Florida High School Football Star Passionately Rejected His Own School During Chaotic Commitment Ceremony

Mark Matthews got a little bit too excited during his college football commitment ceremony. The Florida high school football star violently rejected his own school amid the performative antics. It presents a stark contrast to a hilarious mishap during a similar announcement just a few days prior. The “pump fake” has become extremely common for […] The post Florida High School Football Star Passionately Rejected His Own School During Chaotic Commitment Ceremony appeared first on BroBible.

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Patriots Rookie Caleb Lomu Announces His Preferred Position to Play

For the second season in a row, the New England Patriots used their first-round NFL Draft pick to take an offensive tackle, selecting Caleb Lomu out of Utah. A year before, the Patriots had taken Will Campbell, who went on to start at left tackle in 2025.While at Utah, Lomu only played left tackle. That’s […] The post Patriots Rookie Caleb Lomu Announces His Preferred Position to Play appeared first on HEAVY.

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Browns restructure contract of key offensive tackle

The Cleveland Browns have agreed to a restructured contract with offensive tackle Dawand Jones for the 2026 season, NFL insider Tom Pelissero reported Saturday morning. Jones was originally set to earn $3.674 million in 2026 after triggering the Proven Performance Escalator by playing more than 35% of offensive snaps in two of his first three […] The post Browns restructure contract of key offensive tackle appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Steelers make decision on Broderick Jones’ fifth-year option

Whether it is Aaron Rodgers or a youngster like Will Howard or Drew Allar taking snaps under center, the Pittsburgh Steelers must build a sturdy wall of protection in front of their starting quarterback. Is Broderick Jones part of that plan? The Black and Gold are not ready to make a firm commitment to the […] The post Steelers make decision on Broderick Jones’ fifth-year option appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Browns Top Pick Spencer Fano Celebrates Draft Night With a Backflip Into the Pool

Spencer Fano was taken ninth overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2026 NFL Draft, and the 6-foot-6 offensive tackle may have already become one of the team's most popular players thanks to his animated draft night celebration. With several family members very much included, after shouting ...

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NFL rumors: Lions tagged with big draft trade up potential

After missing out on the playoffs in 2025, the Detroit Lions know they must add an impact player in the first-round of the 2026 NFL Draft. A trade up in the draft would mean the Lions have become enamored with one of the top prospects in the class. Detroit has minimal ammunition to make that […] The post NFL rumors: Lions tagged with big draft trade up potential appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nick Saban shuts up Kadyn Proctor haters ahead of NFL Draft

Alabama football has Kadyn Proctor fueling top 10 chatter ahead of the NFL Draft. The offensive tackle sparked critics, however, with his weight and pass protection ability. That’s when his former coach Nick Saban entered the picture to shut those haters up. Saban appeared on The Pat McAfee Show to defend one of the last […] The post Nick Saban shuts up Kadyn Proctor haters ahead of NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Detroit Lions 7-round mock draft: Jared Goff gets massive help as Dan Campbell surprisingly picks 6'4", 235-pound TE and 6'7", 315-pound OT – Sportskeeda

Detroit Lions 7-round mock draft: Jared Goff gets massive help as Dan Campbell surprisingly picks 6'4", 235-pound TE and 6'7", 315-pound OT  Sportskeeda

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2026 NFL Draft O-line class could set first-round draft record

As 2026 NFL Draft boards are being finalized across the league, one position in particular looks like it could come off the board early and often in the first round: offensive tackle. While there are only two players, Miami’s Francis Mauigoa and Alabama’a Kadyn Proctor, who are expected to go in or around the top-10, […] The post 2026 NFL Draft O-line class could set first-round draft record appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jordan Seaton’s Pre-LSU Move Injuries Under Scanner as Ex Players Question Commitment to Deion Sanders

Jordan Seaton is back under the scanner as his move to LSU is now being scrutinized for all the wrong reasons. The offensive tackle announced his commitment to the Tigers in January, but it came on the back of an injury-hit in his last few months with the Colorado Buffaloes. Now, however, question marks over […]

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Packers’ perfect 2026 NFL Draft trade

Green Bay’s draft strategy has been framed in two main ways recently. One perspective, presented by ESPN’s Ben Solak, suggests that the Packers might consider Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green as a developmental replacement for Malik Willis later in the draft. Another view, supported by Randall Cobb, argues that the receiver position does not need immediate […] The post Packers’ perfect 2026 NFL Draft trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raiders’ perfect 2026 NFL Draft trade

Having the first pick in the draft significantly influences how the rest of the board should be managed, and this is particularly relevant for the Raiders right now. John Spytek has made it clear that the team has received inquiries about their top selection and feels no urgency to rush into a decision. More importantly, […] The post Raiders’ perfect 2026 NFL Draft trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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4-star tackle picks Ohio State over Georgia, Clemson

Four-star offensive tackle Jimmy Kalis announced his commitment Friday to the Ohio State Buckeyes during a live broadcast on Rivals’ YouTube channel. The Pittsburgh (Pa.) Central Catholic standout selected Ohio State over finalists that included Georgia, Clemson, Texas, Miami, and LSU. Kalis is rated as the No. 234 overall prospect and the No. 21 offensive […] The post 4-star tackle picks Ohio State over Georgia, Clemson appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Caleb Lomu NFL Draft Projections: 3 Teams That Could Pick Utah OT Ft. Miami Dolphins

One of the most hyped players for this year’s NFL draft would certainly be outgoing Utah Utes offensive tackle Caleb Lomu. He was a redshirt sophomore but is now eligible and ready to be drafted into the NFL after an impressive NFL combine. NFL.com projects him to go in the first round after clocking 4.99 […]

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