On Monday, a tight end from Illinois’ Class of 2026 made his first trip to Tennessee and accepted an offer from the Vols while he was there.
JC Anderson arrived in Knoxville on Monday, having never seen the University of Tennessee campus previously. However, he had heard enough positive things about the program to know that he would probably be thrilled with the Vols after all.
The Mt. Zion (Illinois) High School class of 2026 tight end claimed that his trip to Tennessee on Monday for the team’s first spring practice was “one of the better experiences I’ve had.” While he was there, he accepted a scholarship offer from the Vols, and he indicated that they are now “up there” in his thoughts among the rapidly expanding number of prominent programs that are interested in him.
According to CBS Sports’ updated first round mock this week, the Denver Broncos and Minnesota Vikings are entering the quarterback sweepstakes ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft. Next month, on Day 1, a rush of signal callers is anticipated, and former Michigan standout J.J. McCarthy might be chosen.
McCarthy is the finest at his position this cycle, according to Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh, who believes he will finish in the top 10. Following recent roster adjustments for the Broncos and Vikings, the two teams may be able to move up and select the remaining picks after the Chicago Bears and Washington Commanders use their first two picks.
The New England Patriots, who traded Mac Jones to the Jacksonville Jaguars, are also preparing the way for a rookie quarterback.
Here is a look at the most recent CBS Sports NFL Mock Draft for the first round in 2024, following Harbaugh’s vocal objections and anticipated movement:
Caleb Williams is the clear choice to act as a sort of franchise savior after the Bears parted ways with Fields and got virtually little in exchange. But don’t ask Deion Sanders what he thinks about the circumstances. Williams was urged by the Colorado coach to play somewhere other than in the bitter cold and to turn his back on Chicago. Williams stated last month that he has no preference as to where he gets selected and that he is eager to begin at the next level. One of the most talented players this cycle stated that Chicago would be a good fit recently, despite earlier claims that Williams wanted to play for a certain team, notably in Washington with former USC analyst Kliff Kingsbury.
