• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to site footer
Larry Brown Sports

Larry Brown Sports

Brown Bag it, Baby

  • Home
  • Blog View
  • NFL
  • NCAAF
  • NBA
  • MLB
  • Media
  • Headlines
  • Podcast

NFL Draft

Pittsburgh Steelers helmet

Steelers’ fourth-round pick learns of selection while playing golf

For a long time, the NFL Draft phone calls have become a tradition and have included some noteworthy stories. This year was no exception, although this one was a bit different. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kaden Wetjen …

Hines Ward looking ahead.

Hines Ward sends strong message about Jordyn Tyson before NFL Draft

Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Jordyn Tyson could be the first pass-catcher selected in the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday night in Pittsburgh. Tyson and Ohio State’s Carnell Tate have spent the entire pre-draft process in the WR1 …

A Carolina Panthers helmet

Panthers, Falcons showing interest in 126-TD QB ahead of NFL Draft

The Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons have their starting quarterbacks on the roster, but they are still exploring the group ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. Bryce Young is the QB1 in Carolina, and either Michael Penix Jr. or Tua Tagovailoa will …

Thomas Castellanos at a press conference

Florida State QB drawing NFL Draft interest at surprising new position

Tommy Castellanos played quarterback at each of UCF, Boston College and Florida State, and he is now hoping to make an NFL roster. Castellanos spent the 2025 season as the Florida State starter, throwing for 2,760 yards in 12 games. However, …

Fernando Mendoza warming up for a game

Fernando Mendoza is unfazed by a concern about his NFL future

Most signs point to the Las Vegas Raiders selecting Fernando Mendoza with the top overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. What is much less certain, however, are Mendoza’s chances of becoming a star in the pros. One concern surrounding Mendoza is whether …

Ty Simpson warming up for Alabama

Marcus Spears urges 1 team to draft Alabama QB Ty Simpson

With Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza essentially locked in at No. 1 overall to the Las Vegas Raiders, the next best QB in this NFL Draft class is Alabama’s Ty Simpson. Simpson has been a buzzy name as of late, and he makes sense …

The NFL Draft logo

Nigerian DT Uar Bernard turns heads before NFL Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft begins on April 23 and will take place in Pittsburgh, Pa. Until then, players are doing what they can to gain attention from NFL scouts and talent evaluators at the NFL Scouting Combine and other events. However, one unknown star …

Pittsburgh Steelers helmet

Steelers reporter drops intriguing hint on team’s NFL Draft plans at QB

It has been a while since the last time the Pittsburgh Steelers had a franchise quarterback. Following the retirement of Ben Roethlisberger, the AFC North franchise has cycled through different QB starters, the last being a watered-down version of …

OSU linebacker Sonny Styles runs a 40-yard dash at the 2026 NFL Combine.

Sonny Styles’ mom reveals the surprising inspiration behind his nickname

Perhaps not many people know that Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Sonny Styles’ real name is Alex, but there’s an interesting story behind the nickname. During an interview with Stacey Dales of NFL Network on Friday at the 2026 NFL …

Rueben Bain Jr. wearing a headset

Top NFL draft prospect fires back at people questioning his arm length

Miami Hurricanes defensive end Rueben Bain Jr. believes he’s armed with the skill and talent that will allow him to succeed at the next level, but some are not convinced yet. One issue others have with Bain is his arm length, which they believe …

Diego Pavia smiling

Fans puzzled by Diego Pavia’s Senior Bowl measurements

The Reese’s Senior Bowl is the first step for many college football players in their NFL Draft process. This year’s Senior Bowl game is on Jan. 31, 2026, in Mobile, Ala. On Monday, some measurements were released, including those for …

Ohio State Buckeyes logo

Ohio State sees offensive playmaker leave for 2026 NFL Draft

The Ohio State Buckeyes saw their College Football Playoff run end with a 24-14 loss to the Miami Hurricanes in the Cotton Bowl. Since then, roster changes have come quickly in Columbus, and on Tuesday, the Buckeyes saw tight end Max Klare decide to …

Jon Gruden with a visor on

Jon Gruden reacts to Raiders landing No. 1 draft pick

Jon Gruden is thrilled about what lies ahead for the Las Vegas Raiders.  After the Raiders secured the rights to pick first in the 2026 NFL Draft, the former Las Vegas head coach celebrated with a captionless post on X showing only a GIF of the …

Bill Belichick with a headset

Lane Kiffin explains why Bill Belichick’s pre-draft approach stands out

Many have asked over the years what makes the New England Patriots different from other NFL teams in terms of their long-lasting success. Lane Kiffin is giving one hint as to why that may be. Kiffin revealed in an interview with “The Pat McAfee …

Roger Goodell

NFL could move draft to June if needed

Amid chatter about potentially shifting the college football season to spring, one question would need to be answered if that happens: what becomes of the NFL Draft? Traditionally held at the end of April, the draft and the college football season …

NFL likely to add more phone cameras for prospects in future NFL Drafts

Some aspects of the 2020 NFL Draft were so popular that they’re expected to stay even when the process returns to normal, and we’re starting to find out which aspects those are. NFL executive vice president Peter O’Neill told NFL …

Next

© 2026 · LB Sports Media Group Inc · Powered by Springwire.ai

  • X
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • RSS Feed
  • About Larry Brown Sports
  • Contact
  • Editorial Process
  • Staff Writers
  • Privacy Policy
Dedicated to the memory of Nevil Vega