The deadline for NFL teams to trim down their rosters to 53 players came and went Tuesday afternoon, and when the dust settled, a number of former USF football players found themselves on an active roster. Specifically, running back D’Ernest Johnson is with the Cleveland Browns, running back Marlon Mack […]
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Nine former USF players currently vying for NFL roster spots
After NFL teams cut down their rosters from 85 to 80 players Tuesday afternoon, nine former USF student-athletes still remain competing for a spot on the final 53-man roster of their respective teams. The players include Rodney Adams of the Chicago Bears, Bruce Hector of the Detroit Lions, D’Ernest Johnson […]
Sails signs with the Los Angeles Chargers
After going undrafted in April’s NFL draft and going to multiple tryouts with different organizations across the league, former USF defensive back and team captain KJ Sails finally found a home with the Los Angeles Chargers. The Tampa native signed as an undrafted free agent Saturday and made the announcement […]
Former Bulls impress at Pro Day
Even as the rain began to come down at USF football’s Pro Day on Thursday morning, a number of former Bulls still registered impressive performances in front of NFL personnel a month out from the 2021 NFL Draft. “Mother nature wasn’t with us today, that’s fine, it’s a blessing to […]
Sails, Hampton among those participating in USF Pro Day
In preparation for the upcoming NFL Draft and undrafted free agent process that follows, USF football will conduct its Pro Day on Thursday to give eight former Bulls the opportunity to showcase their talents. The players participating from the 2020 team include quarterback Noah Johnson, running back Odunayo Seriki, wide […]
Thin USF team adds more injury woes
USF football has been noticeably thin since the bye week, as COVID-19 and the general fatigue of the roller coaster of the 2020 season have seemingly caught up with the Bulls. Coach Jeff Scott confirmed Tuesday that cornerback KJ Sails and defensive lineman Kevin Kegler will miss the rest of […]
USF football finds a silver lining in unexpected bye week
It’s not ideal having the third game of the season postponed, but USF coach Jeff Scott saw a game-less Week 3 as somewhat of a boon to his team. The chance to reevaluate early in the season was unexpected, but Scott managed to turn lemons into lemonade. “The silver lining […]
Athletics launches social justice initiative
USF Athletics announced on Friday several new social justice initiatives, including the further development of an Inclusive Excellence Committee and the implementation of voting education and a voting holiday on Nov. 3. “USF Athletics is committed to equality, unity and justice and we feel it is important to continue to […]
‘The Mayor’ of Tampa
In early June, defensive back KJ Sails stood on the steps of Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, tears streaming down his face while the rain continued to fall on the crowd gathered in front of him. The Unity Walk on June 6 led him and hundreds of USF and Tampa Bay […]
Jeff Scott, USF players cancel practice, react to Jacob Blake shooting
After Jacob Blake, a 29-year-old Black man, was shot and left paralyzed by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin on Sunday, there was considerable unrest in that community. Kenosha was the site of multiple Black Lives Matter protests and demonstrations in the days following the shooting. Since then, the WNBA, the NBA, […]