Saban calls out Texas A&M for using NIL deals to buy players

Alabama coach Nick Saban called out Texas A&M on Wednesday night for “buying” players in its top-ranked recruiting class with name, image and likeness deals, saying Crimson Tide football players earned more than $3 million last year “the right way.”

Eagles grab linebacker Dean in 3rd round

Georgia linebacker Nakobe Dean, the leading tackler on the national champions’ dominant defense, was selected in the third round with the 83rd overall pick by the Philadelphia Eagles.

Bills draft Georgia RB James Cook at No. 63; Elam arrives

Having addressed a key defensive need by selecting cornerback Kaiir Elam with their first pick in the NFL draft, the Buffalo Bills turned to offense by choosing Georgia running back James Cook with the 63rd overall pick on Friday night.

NFL Draft: Packers take Georgia LB Quay Walker with 22nd overall pick

The Green Bay Packers held off on addressing their issues at receiver and instead continued their recent tradition of focusing on defense in the first round by taking Georgia linebacker Quay Walker with the 22nd overall pick of the NFL draft Thursday night.