AAF Report: Training Camp Pit-Stops: Charlotte & Chapel Hill
All Access Football founder Ric Serritella is on location across the nation, including a check-in with Bill Belichick and the North Carolina Tar Heels.
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THE WORLD FAMOUS ALL ACCESS FOOTBALL REPORT
In this edition of the World Famous All Access Football Report, you will find updates on a potential first round pick from an SEC program which hasn’t had a Day 1 selection in 17 years, a rookie quarterback who has put the NFL on notice and a glimpse into the future of college football.
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VANDERBILT: STOWERS DRAWING FIRST ROUND BUZZ
After soaking in the Nashville festivities for two days, we had to check in with the Vanderbilt Commodores, where head coach Clark Lea has generated momentum in landing some future NFL pros. Many observers were a bit surprised when Eli Stowers reversed course and decided to bypass the NFL Draft, to instead return to Vanderbilt for one more season. The quarterback-turned-tight end had flourished during the Commodores winningest season since 2013 (James Franklin’s final year before bolting for Penn State). More remarkable, is the fact that Vanderbilt hasn’t had a first round selection since the Chicago Bears selected offensive tackle Chris Williams with the 11th overall pick. For Stowers, the NIL factor played a significant role in his decision. However, his increased campus persona and attention has not gone to his head. On this hot, humid day in Nashville, Stowers was seen welcoming strangers to practice, while coach after coach sang praise about his character and high football IQ. Combined with his pass-catching prowess and elite athleticism (40” vertical jump, 11-foot broad), Stowers is trending towards a Day 1 grade.
*Learn more about top draft-eligible Vanderbilt prospects in the video below.
BROWNS: SHEDEUR SANDERS SPECIAL DELIVERY
Last week in Nashville, we got a first-hand look at number one overall pick Cameron Ward at Tennessee Titans training camp. While Ward was chosen first overall, his rookie counterpart Shedeur Sanders had to wait until the Cleveland Browns selected in the fifth round at pick No.144. At this juncture a year ago and for most of the season, Ward and Sanders were often connected at the hip when it came to who the top signal-caller of the 2025 NFL Draft would be. Since then, their paths have been distinctly different journeys, which has been captivating to watch. After the 411-mile trek from Nashville-to Charlotte, there was plenty of buzz surrounding Bank of America Stadium upon our arrival, as preseason tickets fetched prices above $300.
Sanders would not disappoint those in attendance. In a scene straight out of WWE, the polarizing rookie quarterback arrived to the stadium with an entourage that included a grim reaper. It foreshadowed his tantalizing performance on the field, as Sanders received the start and played towards the end of the third quarter, carving up the Carolina Panthers like a Thanksgiving turkey feast. The poise, playaction, decisive decision-making, natural feel and touch were all on full display. His performance has since ignited much debate about the Browns starting quarterback position. The room includes former first round picks Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett (former first round pick DeShaun Watson is still listed as a member of the organization), in addition to fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel, chosen two rounds prior to Sanders. While Pickett and Gabriel nurse injuries and Flacco preserves his 40-year old body, the spotlight is shining solely on Sanders at the moment, just the way he likes it. Long known for their unorthodox front office management, Cleveland has a curious decision to make.
*All Access Football 2025 Cleveland Browns season preview:
UNC: FUTURE OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL HAS ARRIVED
It was a quick turnaround from Charlotte-to-Chapel Hill, as we beat the sunrise on our 140-mile trip north for an up close look at the operation that is the North Carolina Tar Heels. It was a real eye opener to see the evolution of what has become college football. One thing is clear, the future is here and now! Legendary head coach Bill Belichick has been hard at work, orchestrating a front office personnel staff that is unparalleled. Tar Heels general manager Michael Lombardi brings over two decades of NFL experience, as a three-time Super Bowl champion. On the coaching staff, Belichick has surrounded himself with a plethora of former head coaches. The list includes former Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens, former UConn head coach Bob Diaco, along with former CFL general manager/head coach and four-time Grey Cup champion Chris Jones. Of course, Belichick is a man who needs no introduction, complete with a Hall of Fame resume. Top order of business? Flip the roster, entirely. The 2025 North Carolina football squad features over 100 new players who were not on the team a year ago, including 40 transfer players and 30 incoming high school recruits! The script has yet to be written. No one knows for certain how this story will end, or if it is even possible to mesh so many new parts into cohesion but you will be hard-pressed to find a more qualified staff who will attempt to pull off the ultimate feat.
*Stay tuned for our ‘On Location’ North Carolina Tar Heels NFL Draft Watch report and learn more about their top draft-eligible prospects in the video below.
NFL PRESEASON: THRU THE SCOPE OF AN NFL SCOUT
Injuries during practice and lost reps when a game ends early. Decisions come fast and furious during the NFL preseason, so what do you have to consider? Former Atlanta Falcons scout and Right Step Advising founder Rodrik David breaks it down.
ALL ACCESS FOOTBALL NETWORK
This season, the All Access Football welcomes several new shows to the All Access Football platform. If you enjoy front office scouting and personnel methods, then check out the latest episode of ‘Scouting The League,’ with host Rodrik David. The former Atlanta Falcons scout and founder of Right Step Advising takes you through the lens of an NFL scout when it comes to player evaluation.
In case you missed it, ‘New In Blue: A New York Giants Podcast - Episode 3‘ aired earlier this week. Hosts Ric Serritella and Dan Orlando recapped the first preseason game between the Giants and Bills with a focus on first-year members of Big Blue.
Also in our podcast rotation is ‘QB Huddle’, with Tim Smith and Lo Morales, as they provide the 411 on all things quarterback.
Coming Soon: ‘The All Access Football Daily Show,’ your home for REAL football talk, seven days a week, live daily at 10am eastern. Hosted by Ric Serritella. Season debut: 09.01.25.
New Show: Tune-in for the latest Sports Rage Podcast here, as AAF founder Ric Serritella joins host Gabriel Morency to discuss his training camp tour, the future of Jon Gruden, a glance around the CFL landscape and best preseason prop bets.
NFL POWER RANKINGS
RANK || TEAM
Baltimore Ravens
Philadelphia Eagles
Kansas City Chiefs
Los Angeles Rams
Buffalo Bills
Washington Commanders
Houston Texans
Detroit Lions
Los Angeles Chargers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
NFL QUARTERBACK RANKINGS
RANK || PLAYER || TEAM
Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills
Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens
Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals
Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles
Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams
Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders
Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers
Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers
NFL GENERAL MANAGER RANKINGS
RANK || GM || TEAM
Howie Roseman, Philadelphia Eagles
Brett Veach, Kansas City Chiefs
Les Snead, Los Angeles Rams
Eric DeCosta, Baltimore Ravens
Jason Licht, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Brad Holmes, Detroit Lions
Adam Peters, Washington Commanders
Nick Caserio, Houston Texans
Brian Gutekunst, Green Bay Packers
Terry Fontenot, Atlanta Falcons
NFL HEAD COACH RANKINGS
RANK || COACH || TEAM
Andy Reid, Kansas City Chiefs
Sean McVay, Los Angeles Rams
Sean Payton, Denver Broncos
John Harbuagh, Baltimore Ravens
Jim Harbaugh, Los Angeles Chargers
Nick Sirianni, Philadelphia Eagles
Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh Steelers
Kevin O’Connell, Minnesota Vikings
Dan Campbell, Detroit Lions
Kyle Shanahan, San Francisco 49ers
CFL POWER RANKINGS
RANK || TEAM || RECORD
Saskatchewan Roughriders (7-1)
Hamilton Tiger-Cats (6-3)
Calgary Stampeders (6-3)
Montreal Alouettes (5-4)
BC Lions (4-5)
Winnipeg Blue Bombers (4-4)
Ottawa Redblacks (3-6)
Toronto Argonauts (2-6)
Edmonton Elks (2-6)
CFL QUARTERBACK RANKINGS
RANK || PLAYER || TEAM
Bo Levi Mitchell, Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Vernon Adams Jr., Calgary Stampeders
Davis Alexander, Montreal Alouettes
Nathan Rourke, BC Lions
Trevor Harris, Saskatchewan Roughriders
Cody Fajardo, Edmonton Elks
Dru Brown, Ottawa Redblacks
Zach Collaros, Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Nick Arbuckle, Toronto Argonauts
Tre Ford, Edmonton Elks
NCAA POWER RANKINGS
RANK || TEAM
Texas Longhorns
Ohio State Buckeyes
Clemson Tigers
Georgia Bulldogs
Penn State Nittany Lions
Oregon Ducks
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
LSU Tigers
South Carolina Gamecocks
Indiana Hoosiers
NCAA QB RANKINGS
RANK || PLAYER || TEAM
Arch Manning, Texas Longhorns
LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina
Carson Beck, Miami
Garrett Nussmeier, LSU
Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
Drew Allar, Penn State
Cade Klubnik, Clemson
Nico Iamaleava, UCLA
Behren Morton, Texas Tech
Sam Leavitt, Arizona State
NCAA HEAD COACH RANKINGS
RANK || COACH || TEAM
Bill Belichick, North Carolina
Ryan Day, Ohio State
Kirby Smart, Georgia
Dabo Swinney, Clemson
Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame
Steve Sarkisian, Texas
Dan Lanning, Oregon
Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss
Curt Cignetti, Indiana
Jeff Monken, Army
ELF POWER RANKINGS
RANK || TEAM || RECORD
Vienna Vikings (10-1)
Nordic Storm (10-1)
Munich Ravens (10-1)
Stuttgart Surge (9-2)
Rhein Fire (7-4)
Madrid Bravos (7-4)
Paris Musketeers (7-4)
Prague Lions (6-5)
Frankfurt Galaxy (6-5)
Wroclaw Panthers (5-6)
ELF QUARTERBACK RANKINGS
RANK || PLAYER || TEAM
Reid Sinnett, Madrid
Jadrian Clark, Nordic
Jakeb Sullivan, Berlin
Ben Holmes, Vienna
DJ Irons, Wroclaw
Reilly Hennessey, Stuttgart
Russell Tabor, Munich
Isaiah Weed, Helvetic
Jaylon Henderson, Paris
Matthew McKay, Frankfurt
IFL POWER RANKINGS
RANK || TEAM || RECORD
Green Bay Blizzard (12-6)
Vegas Knight Hawks (12-6)
Quad City Steamwheelers (12-6)
San Diego Strike Force (11-7)
Bay Area Panthers (13-4)
Tulsa Oilers (10-7)
Jacksonville Sharks (10-7)
Arizona Rattlers (10-7)
Massachusetts Pirates (7-9)
Fishers Freight (7-9)
IFL QUARTERBACK RANKINGS
RANK || PLAYER || TEAM
Max Meylor, Green Bay
TJ Edwards, Tulsa
James Cahoon, Iowa
Kenji Bahar, Massachusetts
Jayden De Laura, Las Vegas
Dalton Sneed, Arizona
Nate Davis, San Diego
Josh Jones, Bay Area
Jorge Reyna, Tuscan
Daquan Neal, Quad City
UFL POWER RANKINGS
RANK || TEAM || RECORD
DC Defenders (8-4)
Michigan Panthers (7-5)
Birmingham Stallions (7-4)
St. Louis Battlehawks (8-3)
Arlington Renegades (5-5)
Houston Roughnecks (5-5)
Memphis Showboats (2-8)
San Antonio Brahmas (1-9)
UFL QUARTERBACK RANKINGS
RANK || PLAYER || TEAM
Bryce Perkins, Michigan
Jordan Ta’amu, DC
Luis Perez, Arlington
Matt Corrall, Birmingham
J’Mar Smith, Birmingham
Max Duggan, St. Louis
Jalan McClendon, Houston
Danny Etling, Michigan
Dresser Winn, Memphis
Kellen Mond, San Antonio
AF1 POWER RANKINGS
RANK || TEAM || RECORD
Albany Firebirds (12-0)
Nashville Kats (7-5)
Salina Liberty (7-6)
SW Kansas Storm (7-7)
Billings Outlaws (6-6)
Oregon Lightning (5-8)
Corpus Christi Tritons (3-7)
Washington Wolfpack (2-10)
AF1 QUARTERBACK RANKINGS
RANK || PLAYER || TEAM
Jalen Morten, SW Kansas
Sam Castranova, Albany
Tyler Kulka, Nashville
Malik Henry, Billings
Fred Payton, Corpus Christi
Rakeem Cato, Salina
Dalton Cole, Oregon
Javin Kilgo, Salina
Adam Kruse, Washington
Robert McCoy, Albany
