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Interview with Prodigious Playmaker and First Round Talent -- Stefon Diggs

Interview with Prodigious Playmaker and First Round Talent — Stefon Diggs

What makes a playmaker? One only needs to watch Stefon Diggs in action to uncover the answer to the aforementioned question. While there is a profusion of talented wide receivers in the 2015 NFL Draft, Diggs is every bit as gifted as the receivers widely regarded as first-round picks but this isn’t uncharted territory for Diggs. Diggs has been an exceptional athlete since his father introduced…

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Redskins Exercise Fifth-Year Option on Robert Griffin III Contract

The Washington Redskins have opted to exercise the fifth-year option on Robert Griffin III's contract

The Washington Redskins have decided to exercise a fifth-year option in the rookie contract of quarterback Robert Griffin III, meaning he will suit up in burgundy and gold through 2016.

BREAKING: #Redskins exercise fifth-year option on QB @RGIII, GM Scot McCloughan says. MORE | http://t.co/hzldLTDCcL pic.twitter.com/j5PGpDtbwJ

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) April 27, 2015

Per the NFL CBA,…

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Interview with Norfolk State Outside Linebacker Lynden Trail

Interview with Norfolk State Outside Linebacker Lynden Trail

Lynden trail played his high school football at Booker T. Washington in Miami, Florida where he played defensive end, tight end and wide receiver. Trail earned first-team All-Dade honors and was widely regarded as a four star recruit. After considering offers from Florida, LSU, Florida State, Purdue, Georgia, Miami Michigan Tennessee, USC and others, Trail chose to sign with Florida out of high…

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Is The NFL Draft Legal?

Is The #NFLDraft Legal?

The NFL draft takes place in Chicago next week.  This event is what fans of all 32 teams have been waiting to see for months. Who will their favorite team take and how will that player improve the team?

But, is the NFL draft legal? The answer to that is yes.

But, it can take place only when it is in accordance with American law and that is a dicey situation for the owners, who need a partner to…

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How the Internet Reacted to Marcus Mariota, Deli Meat Edition

Well, if you weren't considering Subway for lunch before the Mariota sculpture....are you now?

When Subway announced that Marcus Mariota is now their new “famous fan,” they decided to get creative with the way they told the world.

We get their excitement but they didn’t have to take it this far…

FIRST LOOK: Subway makes Marcus Mariota out of sandwich materials pic.twitter.com/68gUtYl9Nh

— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) April 22, 2015

It’s not the “Subway” written on his chest, or the…

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All Teams Should Have Interest in UCF Wide Receiver Rannell “Speedy” Hall

All Teams Should Have Interest in UCF Wide Receiver Rannell “Speedy” Hall

Rannell Hall earned the moniker Speedy when he tracked down a ball carrier and made a game-saving tackle in the waning moments of a Pop Warner football game. Hall donned the nickname Speedy during his time at Miami Carol City High School as well as at the University of Central Florida as his stellar play perpetually warranted a favorable byname. Hall will be looking to garner comparable praise…

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Will Jameis Winston Lawsuit Affect NFL Draft?

Jameis Winston is now facing a lawsuit. Will this affect the NFL draft?

WILL THE BUCS STILL DRAFT WINSTON?

A former Florida State University student filed a lawsuit against Jameis Winston, saying he assaulted and raped her in 2012.

The lawsuit comes two weeks before the April 30th NFL draft.

Will this latest setback for Winston have any barring of how the NFL draft will unfold?

From the start of the accusations back in 2013, Winston has denied the allegations and all…

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NFL Draft Hats Revealed: New Era Presents New Look

The #NFLDraft hats have been revealed and they're just as awesome as you think they'd be.

The NFL Draft is two weeks away and aside from the players, fans always get excited for the hats.

You know, the hats that the player puts on when their name is called. The hat with their new team on it. The hat they wear as they shake the hand of Roger Goodell and walk across the stage.

Well, the hats have been revealed.

FIRST LOOK: The 1st hat you'll see at the 2015 NFL Draft (via @NewEraCap)

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