Draft Watch Show: NFL Preseason Rookie Watch--Live 8/16 @ 9am ET
AAF Draft Watch show hosts Ric Serritella and Russ Lande go around the NFL with a look at preseason standouts.
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NFL PRESEASON ROOKIE WATCH
Raiders No.1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza made his NFL debut, completing 10-of-16 passes for 97 yards and a touchdown during four drives.
Coach Mike LaFleur said Thursday there’s “no concern” with Carson Beck’s ribs injury (DNP), reports The Arizona Republic.
Fellow rookie quarterback Drew Allar had a sensational debut for the Steelers, completing 10-of-13 passes for 153 yards and two touchdowns.
The Cardinals finally unleashed rookie running back Jeremiyah Love, who had 11 carries for 58 yards during his first action; Love suffered a minor ankle injury.
Colts RB Seth McGowan started and carried the ball five times for 17 yards in Thursday’s 13-13 preseason tie with the Patriots.
Patriots RB Jam Miller carried the ball 14 times for 55 yards and failed to catch his only target in Thursday’s 13-13 preseason tie with the Colts.
Raiders RB Mike Washington rushed six times for 63 yards, failed to bring in his only target and returned one kickoff for 22 yards in the Raiders’ 27-14 preseason loss to the Cardinals on Thursday.
Titans RB Nicholas Singleton rushed eight times for 31 yards in the Titans’ 19-13 preseason win over the 49ers on Thursday.
49ers WR De’Zhaun Stribling brought in seven of eight targets for 63 yards in the 49ers’ 19-13 preseason loss to the Titans on Thursday.
Steelers WR Germie Bernard caught four of five targets for 51 yards in Thursday’s 28-9 preseason win over the Packers.
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UCLA Football announced the addition of former NFL quarterback Derek Carr as a special advisor to head coach Bob Chesney.
Cincinnati is inducting former star offensive lineman Jason Kelce into the school's Hall of Fame.
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The Shriners Children’s East-West Bowl announced its scouting department for the upcoming season.
The UFL posted results for the top free agent performers from its St. Louis Showcase, where over 250 players worked out. The league has also posted results from its DC Showcase
SBJ has announced its annual Forty Under 40 Class of 2026, which includes several prominent football professionals.
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