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Titans invite Texas Tech G Cole Spencer to Local Pro Day

The Titans have invited Texas Tech guard Cole Spencer to their Local Pro Day.

The Tennessee Titans have added another 2024 NFL draft prospect to their list of invitees for their Local Pro Day, which takes place on April 11.

According to Justin Melo of The Draft Network, Texas Tech guard Cole Spencer will be taking part in this year’s event. As Melo notes, the fact that Cole graduated from Western Kentucky makes him eligible to attend.

Spencer flashed his impressive athleticism at the Big 12 Pro Day, where he ran a 4.87 40-yard dash. According to Kent Lee Platte, Spencer’s RAS (Relative Athletic Score) comes in at 8.57 out of 10.

The 6-foot-3, 307-pound lineman, who is listed as a tackle below but figures to play guard at the next level, notched “great” results in speed and explosion grade, “okay” results in agility grade and “poor” results in size grade.

Source: RAS.Football

Before arriving at Texas Tech, Spencer was a first-team All-Conference USA offensive lineman in 2021.

Thanks to his standout showing in the athleticism department, Spencer has improved his stock ahead of the draft and could find himself taken on Day 3. At the very least, he’ll land an undrafted free-agent deal afterwards.

The Titans could use more depth options at the position, and both of their candidates to start at right guard in 2024, Dillon Radunz and Daniel Brunskill, are both set to be free agents in 2025.

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15 possible candidates to replace former Panthers GM Scott Fitterer

Who’s next in line to lead the Panthers’ front office? Here are 15 candidates that could replace Scott Fitterer.

The Carolina Panthers didn’t wait long to make a move after wrapping up the worst record in the history of a 17-game season.

On Monday, the team announced they have parted ways with general manager Scott Fitterer. The decision puts an end to a bumpy three-year run, one that resulted in an overall 14-37 record.

So, who’s next for owner David Tepper?

Here are 15 possible candidates for Carolina’s new opening:

Panthers announce major adjustments to scouting department

In addition to promoting Cole Spencer to director of player personnel, the Panthers have hired former safety Juston Burris as a scouting intern.

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The Carolina Panthers officially announced a number of adjustments to their scouring department, including the big move for a big voice in the front office.

Cole Spencer, as first noted by Neil Stratton of InsideTheLeague.com on Friday morning, has been promoted to director of player personnel. Spencer, who was hired by the organization in May of 2021, had served as director of college scouting for the past two years.

Stepping up into that position will be Jared Kirksey. Formerly the assistant director of college scouting, Kirksey first joined the Panthers as an area scout in 2021.

In addition, the team has hired former safety Juston Burris as a scouting intern for the summer. Burris, a seven-year NFL veteran, played the last three seasons in Carolina.

The following adjustments were also announced:

  • West Cost scout Corey Fuller moved to Southwest
  • Southwest scout Eli Montague moved to Southeast
  • Scouting intern Caden McCloughan moved to West Coast scout
  • Scouting assistant Jordan Trgovac moved to Mid-Atlantic scout

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Panthers make big move in front office

The Panthers have promoted Cole Spencer to Director of Player Personnel.

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Whether it’s been outwards or upwards, the Carolina Panthers have moved quite a few people around in reshaping their infrastructure this offseason. But for one highly-regarded individual, he’s now experienced the latter of those two directions.

As first noted by Neil Stratton of InsideTheLeague.com on Friday morning, the Panthers have promoted Cole Spencer to director of player personnel. Spencer, who had spent over a decade in the scouting department for the Washington Commanders, was previously serving as director of college scouting—a role he was hired for in May of 2021.

Given Spencer’s growing reputation within the organization and Carolina’s recent success at evaluating college talent, particularly at the top of the board, the promotion was a deserved one. Spencer’s work has helped the franchise land a pair of potential cornerstone players over the last two years in left tackle Ikem Ekwonu and quarterback Bryce Young.

Joe Person of The Athletic would later add that Jared Kirksey, formerly assistant college scouting director for the Panthers, will assume Spencer’s now previous position.

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Oklahoma Sooners at Texas Tech Red Raiders: Stream, injury report, broadcast info

Trying to figure out where to find the game on Saturday? Here’s how to watch, stream or listen to Oklahoma at Texas Tech. From @john9williams

Oklahoma (6-5, 3-5 Big 12) will face Texas Tech (6-5, 4-4) on Saturday night in Lubbock, and if you’re wondering how you can watch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.

Heading into last weekend, both the Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Tech were still in search of the win to get them to bowl eligibility. For both teams, it’s been a roller coaster of a season with their first-year head coaches, though Oklahoma’s struggles have been more the surprise.

Joey McGuire has Texas Tech bowl eligible for the second-straight season. It’s the first time since 2012-2013 that the Red Raiders have gone to a bowl game in back-to-back seasons.

The big storyline facing the Red Raiders is the loss of Tyree Wilson for the season. Their star edge rusher was in the midst of a fantastic year with 61 total tackles, 14 tackles for loss, and seven sacks. Texas Tech’s defense has had some issues in 2022, losing their best player creates a hole along the defensive front, particularly in the pass rush.

The Sooners are dealing with their own injury issues, as Andrew Raym will miss the remainder of the year after having surgery. Robert Congel has filled in admirably in his absence, but the interior offensive line will be something to watch.

Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:

  • Date: Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022
  • Time: 6:30 p.m. CT
  • TV Channel: FS1
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch here)
  • Listen: Streaming on the Varsity App

Oklahoma vs. Texas Tech injury report:

Oklahoma

[autotag]T.D. Roof[/autotag], LB: Out for season (Elbow)

[autotag]Shane Whitter[/autotag], LB: Out for season (Shoulder)

[autotag]Andrew Raym[/autotag], S: Out (Leg)

Daniel Parker Jr., TE: Out Indefinitely (Suspension)

Texas Tech

[autotag]Behren Morton[/autotag], QB: Questionable (Ankle)

[autotag]Derrick Lewis[/autotag], LB: Out Indefinitely (Undisclosed)

[autotag]Bryce Ramirez[/autotag], LB: Out Indefinitely (Leg)

[autotag]Bryce Robinson[/autotag], LB: Out Indefinitely (Leg)

[autotag]Cole Spencer[/autotag], OL: Out for Season (Knee)

[autotag]Mason Tharp[/autotag], TE: Questionable (Undisclosed)

[autotag]Tyree Wilson[/autotag], LB: Out for Season (Foot)

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Players to watch:

Oklahoma

[autotag]Dillon Gabriel[/autotag], QB: 62% for 2,476 yards, 18 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. 39 carries, 336 yards, and 5 touchdowns.*

[autotag]Marvin Mims[/autotag] WR: 47 receptions for 844 yards and 4 touchdowns.

[autotag]Brayden Willis[/autotag], TE: 28 receptions for 382 yards and 5 touchdowns.

[autotag]Eric Gray[/autotag], RB: 165 carries for 1,113 yards, 10 touchdowns at 6.7 yards per carry. 28 receptions for 189 yards and 0 touchdowns.

[autotag]Jalil Farooq[/autotag], WR: 29 receptions for 287 yards and 3 touchdowns. 12 carries for 113 yards, 0 touchdowns at 9.4 yards per carry. 12 kickoff returns for 275 yards at 22.9 yards per return.

[autotag]Drake Stoops[/autotag], WR: 31 receptions for 311 yards and 3 touchdowns.

[autotag]Danny Stutsman[/autotag], LB: 100 total tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 2 interceptions, 4 passes defended.

[autotag]David Ugwoegbu[/autotag], LB: 8933 total tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 2 sacks.

[autotag]DaShaun White[/autotag], LB: 76 total tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 2 interceptions, 5 passes defended.

[autotag]Ethan Downs[/autotag], DE: 33 total tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, 2 passes defended.

[autotag]Jalen Redmond[/autotag], DT: 20 total tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 3 passes defended.

Texas Tech

[autotag]Tyler Shough[/autotag], QB: 58% for 632 yards, 4 touchdowns, 2 interceptions. 18 carries, 152 yards, and 2 rushing touchdowns.*

[autotag]Myles Price[/autotag], WR: 42 receptions for 424 yards and 2 touchdowns.

[autotag]Xavier White[/autotag], WR: 41 receptions for 557 yards and 3 touchdowns.

[autotag]Jerand Bradley[/autotag], WR: 35 receptions for 483 yards and 4 touchdowns.

[autotag]Tahj Brooks[/autotag], RB: 121575 carries for 575 yards, 7 touchdowns at 4.8 yards per carry.

[autotag]Sa’Roderick Thompson[/autotag], RB: 111 carries for 584 yards, 4 touchdowns at 5.3 yards per carry.

[autotag]Krishon Merriweather[/autotag], LB: 96 total tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks.

[autotag]Kosi Eldridge[/autotag], LB: 68 total tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, 1 interception.

Marquis Waters, S: 48 total tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 1 sack.

*Quarterback rushing numbers compiled from Pro Football Focus that doesn’t take away sack yardage from QB rushing totals.

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Biggest takeaways from the Panthers’ pre-draft press conference

Even in keeping their draft strategy under wraps, the Panthers gave us a few intriguing nuggets from their pre-draft presser on Tuesday.

Trying to decipher Tuesday’s comments from the Carolina Panthers’ braintrust was like sitting through an episode of Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction. As the front office tried to maintain its gamesmanship for the 2022 NFL draft, how can we tell what was really true and what was really false?

Well, we won’t know for sure until this weekend. But here are the biggest takeaways—or at least the ones we think are real—from general manager Scott Fitterer, assistant general manager Dan Morgan and director of college scouting Cole Spencer.

POLL: Super 25 High School Football Top Star, Week 12

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