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Jaguars draft Appalachian State G Cooper Hodges with No. 226 pick

The Jaguars added some interior offensive line depth by picking Cooper Hodges in the seventh round.

The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Appalachian State offensive lineman Cooper Hodges in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL draft with the No. 226 overall selection.

Hodges, who was listed at 6’4, 305 pounds, was a four-time All-Sun Belt selection and earned Third Team All-American honors from Pro Football Focus in 2022. While he played right tackle for the Mountaineers, the Jaguars announced Hodges as a guard when he was picked.

The No. 226 overall pick used to select Hodges was acquired by the Jaguars in August 2022 with a trade that sent receiver Laviska Shenault to the Carolina Panthers.

Last offseason, the Jaguars signed Brandon Scherff to be the team’s right tackle. The left guard spot was decided in a training camp battle between veteran Tyler Shatley and 2020 fourth-rounder Ben Bartch. While the latter won the role, he suffered a season-ending injury and Shatley took over in the starting lineup.

There’s little depth at guard behind Shatley and Bartch, and Hodges will battle Cole Van Lanen and Blake Hance for a spot on the roster.

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One RB for the Eagles in each round of the 2023 NFL draft

We’re looking at one running back for the Philadelphia Eagles in every round of the 2023 NFL draft.

The Eagles will look different at running back in 2023, with Rashaad Penny replacing former Penn State star Miles Sanders.

Penny, Kenneth Gainwell, Boston Scott, and Trey Sermon give Philadelphia the potential for a solid committee of rushers. However, Eagles GM Howie Roseman could look to land the perfect fit during this month’s draft.

The Eagles have eyes for Bijan Robinson and Jahymr Gibbs, and we have one running back for each round if GM Howie Roseman decides to make a move.

Perfect mid/late-round RB fits for the Eagles in 2023 NFL draft

We’re looking at the perfect mid/late-round running back fits for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2023 NFL draft

The Eagles will look somewhat different at running back in 2023, with Rashaad Penny replacing former Penn State star Miles Sanders.

Penny, Kenneth Gainwell, Boston Scott, and Trey Sermon give Philadelphia the potential for a solid committee of rushers. However, could Howie Roseman look to find the perfect fit during this month’s draft?

The Eagles have eyes for Bijan Robinson and Jahymr Gibbs, but we have the perfect fits if GM Howie Roseman decides to move in the mid to late rounds.

Los Angeles Chargers four-round 2023 NFL mock draft Friday 3.0

Here is the third edition of four-round Friday, laying out different scenarios on how the draft could play out for the Chargers.

The 2023 NFL draft is creeping up, so we will supply you with in-depth coverage between now and then to inform you who the Chargers could target while they’re on the clock.

With that being said, this is the third installment of the four-round mock draft Friday, where I will lay out different scenarios every week on how the first four rounds could play out for Los Angeles.

Karlyn Pickens pitches perfect game against Appalachian State

Karlyn Pickens pitches perfect game against Appalachian State.

No. 7 Tennessee (15-1) recorded two shutout victories Saturday in the Tennessee Classic.

Tennessee defeated Appalachian State, 8-0, in five innings in its first game Saturday.

Tennessee freshman Karlyn Pickens (2-1), the reigning SEC Freshman of the Week, pitched a perfect game against the Mountaineers. She recorded five strikeouts in five innings.

Rylie West went 3-for-3, recording three doubles, one sacrifice fly and five RBIs for the Lady Vols.

Amanda Ahlin scored on a wild pitch and Jamison Brockenbrough hit a two-run double in the fourth inning for Tennessee.

Tennessee recorded its eighth consecutive shutout with a 9-0 win over Jacksonville State.

The Lady Vols hit four home runs in the contest. Kiki Milloy hit two home runs, while McKenna Gibson and Giulia Koutsoyanopulos hit one.

Payton Gottshall and Ryleigh White combined to pitch a two-hitter.

Gottshall (4-0) started and pitched four innings. She surrendered one hit and recorded six strikeouts.

PHOTOS: Karlyn Pickens pitches perfect game in Tennessee Classic

PHOTOS: Karlyn Pickens pitches perfect game in Tennessee Classic

PHOTOS: Lady Vols’ Karlyn Pickens pitches perfect game in Tennessee Classic

No. 7 Tennessee defeated Appalachian State, 8-0 in five innings, Saturday at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.

The Lady Vols are hosting the Tennessee Classic March 3-5.

Freshman Karlyn Pickens pitched a perfect game for Tennessee versus Appalachian State.

Pickens pitched five innings, recording five strikeouts. She faced 15 batters in the contest.

The 6-foot-1 Pickens came to Tennessee from North Buncombe High School in Weaverville, North Carolina.

She was named SEC Freshman of the Week on Feb. 27 after a four-hit shutout in the Lady Vols’ 1-0 victory against Clemson in the USF Tournament in Tampa Florida.

Below are photos of Pickens pitching a perfect game versus Appalachian State.

10 Sleeper prospects for the Eagles to watch at 2023 NFL Combine

With the workouts set to begin, we’re looking at 10 sleeper prospects for the Philadelphia Eagles to watch at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine

The Eagles contingent is at the NFL scouting combine and with two first-round picks for the second year in a row, they’ll look to retool with 18 pending free agents set to hit the open market.

The Eagles have 9 critical contributors on defense set for free agency, and GM Howie Roseman has acknowledged that he won’t be able to retain his core of free agents with Jalen Hurts set to land a massive contract extension.

With the onfield portion of the combine set to heat up, we’re looking at 10 sleeper prospects for the Eagles to watch.

10 dynamic prospects for the Eagles to watch at the NFL scouting combine

With the workouts set to begin, we’re looking at 10 dynamic players for the Philadelphia Eagles to watch at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine

The Eagles are at the NFL scouting combine and with two first-round picks for the second year in a row, they’ll look to retool with 18 pending free agents set to hit the open market.

Philadelphia could lose Isaac Seumalo and Miles Sanders on offense, but the unit is intact at the most critical positions and will likely use their six draft picks on dynamic defenders.

The Eagles have 9 key contributors on defense set for free agency, and GM Howie Roseman has acknowledged that he won’t be able to retain his core of free agents with Jalen Hurts set to land a huge contract extension.

With the onfield portion of the combine set to heat up, we’re looking at 10 dynamic prospects for the Eagles to watch.

Eagles’ biggest draft needs as the NFL Combine gets underway

We’re looking at the Philadelphia Eagles’ biggest NFL Draft needs as the Scouting Combine gets underway

The Eagles will have two first-round picks in April’s NFL Draft, 18 pending free agents, and a contract extension for quarterback Jalen Hurts, meaning the roster will look different going forward.

Some of the usual suspects or names you’ve grown to love will move on, while younger, more athletic, and dynamic replacements will join a roster looking for a return to the Super Bowl.

Philadelphia’s team brass is in Indianapolis to evaluate some of the top talent available and we’re previewing the Eagles’ biggest draft needs.

Top 2023 NFL Draft prospects at the Eagles’ biggest positions of need

We’re looking at the top 2023 NFL Draft prospects at the Philadelphia Eagles’ most significant positions of need

The rich are getting richer, and even with a 38-35 loss to the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII, things are looking promising for the Eagles as the 2023 NFL offseason gets underway.

Thanks to some draft night wizardry from Howie Roseman, the Eagles traded the No. 16 overall pick, No. 19 overall pick, and a 2022 sixth-round pick to the New Orleans Saints for the No. 18 overall pick, a 2022 third-round pick, a 2022 seventh-round pick, a 2023 first-round pick, and a 2024 second-round pick.

With 18 Eagles set to hit free agency and some roster retooling set to begin, here are the best 2023 NFL draft prospects at the Birds’ biggest positions of need.