NFL
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The NFL saw him as a tweener, too small for linebacker at 210 pounds and too slow to play safety.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
The relatively innocuous nature of the incident shouldn’t greatly impact Branch’s draft status, according to team personnel executives interviewed by NFL Network.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
A legendary NFL coach found linebacker Rod Martin not by scouting him at USC, but almost by accident.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
On NFL game days to the New York Jets or Giants, that route costs $12.90.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
I know I have what it takes and I am going to do what it takes to make my next goal, a college degree and an NFL career!
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
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