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4 NFL Players to Watch in the 2023 Season

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) carries past Los Angeles Chargers safety Nasir Adderley (24) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Matt York)

These players could add to the excitement.

Jim Brown Was One of the Most Influential Social Activists in Sports History

Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown gestures as he speaks at a news conference Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2003, in Miami. Brown announced that Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams' foundation, Run Ricky Run, is now donating some of its proceeds to the Amer-I-Can program, founded by Brown to help quell gang violence and educate troubled youth. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Jim Brown was more than a great football player.

De La Salle Named Best High School Football Program in California

Concord De La Salle running back Tiapepe Vitale (20) out runs Westlake defensive back Jake Rothschiller, right, for a touchdown run during the first half of their CIF State Open Division high school football championship game in Carson, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

De La Salle in Concord, California, has one of the most respected high school football programs ever.

The Life and Death of Ladarius Clardy

Kennesaw State quarterback Ladarius Clardy was murdered on July 1, 2021, in his hometown of Pensacola, Florida. Justice has proven hard to come by.

10 Players Who Could Win NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass against Louisville during the second half an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)

The AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award isn't always a predictor of future success in the league.

10 Players Who Could Win NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year

Oregon defensive back Christian Gonzalez (0) warms up before an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

The NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award is the top honor for first-year defensive players.

Stadium Talk Podcast: NFL Rookie Betting Odds for 2023 Season

FILE - Texas running back Bijan Robinson (5) runs for a first down against UTSA during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Austin, Texas. Bijan Robinson ranks among the best overall prospects in the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Stadium Talk's Tony Adame and Chris Dell of Betting Predators team up to talk NFL rookie betting odds after the 2023 NFL draft.

NFL Draft Betting Primer and Prop Strategy 101

Illinois defensive back Devon Witherspoon breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Virginia's Lavel Davis Jr., during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 24-3. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

The NFL draft is an opportunity for sports bettors to change their fortune.

How to Win at Sports Betting: A Guide to Sustained Profitability

Learn the ins and outs of long-term winning in the sports betting industry from a proven winner.

Stadium Talk Podcast: 2023 NFL Mock Draft, Picks Nos. 1-31

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass during the second half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game against Kansas State, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Stadium Talk's Tony Adame and Chris Dell of The Betting Predators team up for the 2023 NFL Mock Draft, going through all 31 first-round picks.

Colleges With Most Players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame

These are the colleges with the most players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame — a list that's very similar to the colleges with the most national championships.

Shannon Sharpe’s Football Career Is the Epitome of the American Dream

Former NFL star and Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe's life and career seems pulled from a movie script.

Randall Cunningham Was the 'Ultimate Weapon,' and He's Still Underrated

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Randal Cunningham highsteps his way to an eighteen yard gain and a first down at Los Angeles Rams' Fred Strickland tries to tackle him during third quarter NFL action at Philadelphia's Veterans Stadium, Nov. 6, 1988. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)

Randall Cunningham could do it all at quarterback during his NFL career.

Sean Taylor's Death Still Haunts the NFL

The murder of Washington free safety Sean Taylor still haunts the NFL almost 20 years later.

2023 NFL Draft Grades for All 31 First-Round Picks

Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson (15) runs through the end zone after rushing for a 45-yard touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Utah, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

The first round of the 2023 NFL Draft was as wild as any in recent memory.

Greatest USFL Players of All Time

The USFL took the sports world by storm and threatened the NFL's supremacy in the early 1980s.

Greatest College Football Tight Ends of All Time

These are the greatest tight ends to ever play college football.

NFL Franchise Quarterback Rankings, From Worst to First

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Here's where all 32 NFL teams stand at the quarterback position.

Best Running Quarterbacks in NFL History

These are the quarterbacks with the most rushing yards in NFL history.

Greatest Super Bowl MVPs of All Time

These are the NFL players who had their greatest games on the biggest stage and won Super Bowl MVP awards.

Greatest NFL Players Without a Super Bowl Ring

Even some of the NFL's greatest players never managed to win a Super Bowl ring.

Top 10 Philadelphia Eagles Players of All Time

These are the greatest players to ever suit up for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Jalen Hurts' Value Goes Way Beyond Stats

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver DeVonta Smith during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the New York Giants, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback has become one of the NFL's best players through talent and resiliency.

Best NCAA Transfer Portal Players of All Time

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

These are the best players to come out of the NCAA transfer portal.

Greatest HBCU Football Teams of All Time

These college football programs have the most HBCU football national championships.

Ranking All 25 BCS/CFP College Football National Champions

Here's how every college football national champion from the BCS and CFP eras stacks up against each other.

Football Is Traumatizing, so Why Do I Keep Watching the NFL?

Watching NFL games can be a traumatic experience, so why can't we stop watching?

High School Football Needs a National Playoff

Putting "Friday Night Lights" on a bigger stage would be good for the game.

Craziest National Signing Day Moments of All Time

National Signing Day has led to some pretty wild moments with some of the nation's top high school football players.

Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings: Final 2022 Poll

St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.) is your 2022 Stadium Talk High School Football National Champion.

Stadium Talk's 2022 High School Football All-American Team

These are the best high school football players in the country for the 2022 season on offense, defense and special teams.

Is Brock Purdy Already the Greatest Mr. Irrelevant?

The final pick in the 2022 NFL draft is making history in his rookie season.

Worst NFL Players in History

The NFL has been home to some of the worst people to ever play professional sports.

Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings: Week 17

These are the best high school football teams in the country for the week of Dec. 12, 2022.

High School Football in America Keeps Building Champions

The game is bigger and better, but the formula for winning in high school football hasn't changed.

Top 10 Army Football Players of All Time

These are the greatest football players who ever stepped on the field at West Point to suit up for the U.S. Military Academy.

Leaving Jackson State Was a Smart Move for Deion Sanders

Why all the hate for Deion Sanders? He has big plans at Colorado.

Why the Army-Navy Rivalry Is Still One of College Football’s Best

The Army-Navy football rivalry dates back to 1890.

Whatever You Do, Don't Bet on These College Football Bowl Games

Stay away from this action, or you might as well give your money away.

Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings: Week 16

These are the best high school football teams in the country for the week of Dec. 5, 2022.

What It's Like to Be a Girl Playing High School Football

The Stadium Talk Podcast talks with Laguna Beach football player Bella Rasmussen, Laguna Beach coach John Shanahan and former women's professional football player Dani Welniak.

Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings: Week 15

There's a new No. 1 high school football team in the United States.

Top 10 KU Football Players of All Time

These are the greatest football players of all time from the University of Kansas.

Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings: Week 14

Check out the best high school football teams in the country.

St. Thomas Aquinas’ Roger Harriott, Cherry Creek’s Dave Logan on Faith and Football, Beating Adversity, Winning State Titles and Producing NFL Players

St. Thomas Aquinas head coach Roger Harriott and Cherry Creek head coach Dave Logan on The Stadium Talk Podcast.

Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings: Week 13

These are the best high school football teams in the country.

St. John Bosco’s Jason Negro, Austin Westlake’s Tony Salazar Talk High School Football NIL, National Schedules, Chasing History and Coaching Mentors

St. John Bosco head coach Jason Negro and Austin Westlake head coach Tony Salazar talk with Tony Adame on The Stadium Talk Podcast

Most Overrated NFL Quarterbacks of All Time

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre (4) under center during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday Oct. 25, 2009 in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 27-17.(AP Photo/Don Wright)

Some of the most overrated quarterbacks in NFL history are obvious. Others might surprise you.

Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings: Week 12

Two new teams entered the rankings, while the top 10 teams remained unchanged.

Bixby High School Football Head Coach Loren Montgomery, Quest for Another Oklahoma State Title, Bixby-Jenks Rivalry, Elite National Programs

Bixby head football coach Loren Montgomery talks 1-on-1 with Stadium Tallk's Tony Adame on The Stadium Talk Podcast, Season One: High School Football in America.

Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings: Week 11

Two new teams entered the rankings following a pair of upsets, including a top 10 team losing.

St. Edward's Tom Lombardo, Buford's Bryant Appling, the Importance of Football in Ohio, and High School Football Players Getting Million-Dollar Offers

Stadium Talk's Tony Adame talks with St. Edward (Ohio) High School football head coach Tom Lombardo and Buford (Georgia) High School head football coach Bryant Appling.

Top 20 Loudest College Football Stadiums

Penn State gets ready to take the field for their NCAA college football game against Minnesota amidst a "Whiteout" crowd at Beaver Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Decibel levels, championships and our own ears have proven these to be the loudest college football stadiums of all time.

Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings: Week 10

The top high school football teams in the country closed in on finishing out their regular-season schedules, and some geared up for their playoff openers.

Evolution of High School Football Recruiting and the Best High School Football Recruits of All Time

Stadium Talk's Tony Adame is joined by high school football talent development guru Brian Butler to talk about the evolution of high school football recruiting and to rank their best high school football recruits of all time.

These Are the Loudest NFL Stadiums

The loudest NFL stadiums create an almost insurmountable advantage for the home teams.

Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings: Week 9

Thirteen different states are represented in this week's poll and Long Beach Poly (Calif.) joins the rankings for the first time this season.

Top 10 Greatest Football Players in NFL History

We settled the debate. These are the best of the best football players in NFL history.

Podcast: Best High School Football Movies of All Time

Stadium Talk's Tony Adame and former sports journalist Jeffrey Martin rank the greatest high school football movies of all time.

Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings: Week 8

Mater Dei holds fast at No. 1 following a win over No. 2 St. John Bosco.

Which State Plays the Best High School Football?

Stadium Talk's Tony Adame is joined by Rob Cassidy of Rivals.com to answer the age-old question: Which state plays the best high school football?

These Are the Oldest NFL Players of All Time

The average football career is only around three years, but these oldest NFL players defied all odds and expectations by playing deep into their 40s.

Coming Soon: The Stadium Talk Podcast

The Stadium Talk Podcast is coming.

Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings: Week 7

Wins by No. 1 Mater Dei and No. 2 St. John Bosco set up a showdown between the top two teams.

Greatest Mater Dei High School Football Players of All Time

The Mater Dei High School football team has won six national championships and produced more Heisman Trophy winners than any other high school in the U.S.

Greatest St. John Bosco High School Football Players of All Time

St. John Bosco's football team has risen to prominence in the last decade with two national championships and a string of future NFL players.

Who's the Shortest NFL Player to Ever Play Football?

The odds were against these 10 shortest players in NFL history, ever even having pro football careers.

Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings: Week 6

Two new teams made the cut with Mill Creek (Georgia) and Bixby (Oklahoma) entering the poll.

It’s Time to Give Reggie Bush His Heisman Trophy Back

After 12 years, it's time to give USC running back Reggie Bush his Heisman Trophy back.

Top 10 St. Edward High School Football Players of All Time

St. Edward High School in Lakewood, Ohio, is the home of a high school football dynasty and some of the greatest players in state history.

Worst NFL Head Coaches of All Time

Oakland Raiders coach Hue Jackson comments to the referee in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Monday, Sept. 12, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

These worst NFL coaches set their respective teams back years, or even decades.

Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings: Week 5

The Top 10 teams stayed put while Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Florida) made its debut.

Who's the Best Rams Player of All Time?

The Los Angeles Rams have won championships and produced Hall of Fame players despite having been a nomadic franchise, setting up shop in three different cities over the last century.

Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings: Week 4

Two new teams made the cut, while two teams dropped out.

What Is the Greatest College Football Tradition of All Time?

These college football traditions have been entertaining sports fans for decades.

Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings: Week 3

Mater Dei (California) remained No. 1 and Bergen Catholic (New Jersey) was the big climber in the latest Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings.

Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings: Week 2

Mater Dei (California) moves up to No. 1 in the Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings after a comeback win over No. 6 Bishop Gorman.

We Can Learn a Lot From Youth Sports Coaching

Being a coach is about much more than just teaching kids how to play the games.

Best Long Beach Poly Football Players of All Time

Long Beach Poly has produced more NFL players than any high school in the country.

30 Best Offensive Lines in NFL History, Ranked

New England Patriots quarterback Steve Grogan (14) barks out orders during a first period play against the New York Jets at Foxboro, Mass., Oct. 30, 1978. In the first half Grogan passed for 201 yards and four touchdowns, leading the Pats to a 55-21 victory. Patriots coach Chuck Fairbanks, not shown, said, "I think we're going to keep him." (AP Photo)

These best offensive lines in NFL history set the standard for excellence in the trenches.

Now It's Legal to Pay College Football Players. But Is NIL Good for the Game?

FILE - BYU football players enter the field to warm up for an NCAA college football game against Utah in Provo, Utah, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. NCAA enforcement has inquired about how college athletes are earning money off their names, images and likenesses at multiple schools as it attempts to police activities that are ungoverned by detailed and uniform rules. BYU is the one school that has publicly acknowledged providing the NCAA with information about an NIL deal. (AP Photo/George Frey, File)

Name, image and likeness have changed college football. May the richest team win.

Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings: Week 1

The 2022 high school football season is underway.

Top 10 Kansas City Chiefs Players of All Time

From Patrick Mahomes to Len Dawson, these are the best Kansas City Chiefs players to ever wear red.

Best St. Thomas Aquinas Football Players of All Time

St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has had one of the best football teams in the country for decades.

Stadium Talk’s Preseason Top 25 High School Football Rankings

These are the best high school football teams in America to start the 2022 season.

Most Passing Yards in California High School Football History

These are the quarterbacks with the most passing yards in California high school football history.

Greatest Quarterback From Every Power Five School

OUT OF CAMERA FILE - Florida quarterback Tim Tebow celebrates his second-quarter touchdown during an NCAA college football game against Florida State, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, in Tallahassee, Fla. Florida won 45-15. (AP Photo/Steve Cannon)

These are the greatest college football quarterbacks ever at all 69 Power Five programs.

Highest-Paid NFL Players in 2022

The top NFL players in 2022 are making tens of millions of dollars for a single football season.

Best High School Football Player in Every State for 2022

These are the best high school football players in all 50 states and the District of Columbia for the 2022 season.

Most Points Scored in High School Football History

There are only four ways to score points in a high school football game, and these players did it better than anyone.

Best High School Football Movies of All Time

There’s a tried and true formula for high school football movies.

15 Greatest Tennessee High School Football Players of All Time

Green Bay Packers' Reggie White (92) celebrates after sacking Minnesota Vikings quarterback Warren Moon during the second quarter Sunday, Oct. 22, 1995, in Green Bay, Wis. Vikings' Todd Steusse stands behind White. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Some of the greatest football players of all time got their start playing high school football in Tennessee.

Most Touchdowns in Michigan High School Football History

These players scored the most touchdowns more than any others in Michigan's storied prep football history.

These Worst NFL Team Names Deserve More Creativity

These NFL team names aren't necessarily offensive; they're just so boring that we can't imagine cheering them on.

Most Touchdowns in Ohio High School Football History

These are the greatest touchdown scorers in Ohio high school football history.

Top Athletes Who Retired in Their Prime Led by Andrew Luck

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Not every athlete gets to play as long as they want to, and not every athlete wants to play as long as fans want them to play.

Athletes Who Weren’t Hurt and Refused to Play

There are some professional athletes who have refused the clal to enter a game for reasons other than being hurt.

Heisman Trophy Winners Who Were NFL Busts. Robert Griffin III Is Not No. 1.

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) scrambles as he tries to elude the tackle by Detroit Lions defensive end Willie Young under the watchful eye of referee Ed Hochuli, right, during the second half of a NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013. Lions defeated the Redskins 27-20. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)

Being a Heisman Trophy winner is no guarantee of success in the NFL.

Most Underrated Sports Bars in the U.S.

These are some of the best-kept secrets for sports fans.

All-Time NFL Most Underrated Team

Some NFL players don't get the love they deserve during their careers.

Dirtiest Players in NFL History

They blurred the line between tough and illegal and earned a reputation for cheap shots, late hits and rough play.

Top AFC West Players Might Really Surprise You

The AFC West has become the toughest division in the NFL.

Best High School Quarterback Recruits of the Last Decade

Are the five-star quarterbacks really worth all the hype?

Worst Skip Bayless Takes Aren't Just on Twitter

Skip Bayless has made a career out of his opinions on sports.