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Michael Neal graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor's in Sports Communication and Bachelor's in Marketing. A lifelong MLB, NFL, and College Football fan, he grew up in Charlotte, NC, but now resides in Tampa, FL.

Amidst the overload of talent in the 2024 NFL Draft class, Florida State running back, Trey Benson, might be the most under-discussed prospect this offseason. NFL Draft analysts and community members would generally agree this draft class is the most talented since the class of 2021, with an absolutely loaded wide receiver group, potentially five first-round quarterbacks, and multiple blue-chip offensive tackle and cornerback prospects. Even so, one name that continues to be tossed under the rug is Florida State’s Trey Benson – a 215-pound, bellcow back who’s projected by many to be the first at his position taken off…

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As we inch closer to the 2024 NFL Draft, perhaps the most intriguing selection of the first round rests with the New England Patriots third overall pick. The Decision Plaguing the New England Patriots at Third Overall With most analysts, scouts, and draft insiders assuming the Chicago Bears and Washington Commanders lock in the Caleb Williams/Drake Maye tandem at the first two picks, the draft then truly begins at the pick thereafter. One would assume with the Patriots’ roster construction and team needs, LSU quarterback, Jayden Daniels, would be the most obvious direction Robert Kraft and co. chose with their selection.…

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The 2024 NFL Draft is loaded at the cornerback position. Today, we break down Hall of Fame Cornerback, Rondé Barber’s, top five cornerback prospects, and how he views these players as we move closer to Draft Day. Barber ranked these corners and provided two honorable mentions for The 33rd Team last week. Let’s start with these honorable mentions: Ennis Rakestraw Jr., Missouri Rakestraw, a slender-framed corner, lacks the typical speed and size you would expect in a highly-touted prospect but brings great ball skills to the table. Barber noted he’d probably fit best in an inside role in the NFL, and…

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