NFL Draft 2025 Buzz: Cowboys, Steelers Eye Rising Stars — Schwesinger, Nolen, Burden, and More Fuel Speculation Frenzy

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UCLA linebacker Carson Schwesinger recently held a private pro day in Los Angeles, attended by 30 NFL teams. While he’s not considered the top linebacker prospect, Schwesinger is often viewed as the second-best off-ball linebacker, with some speculating that he could sneak into the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. However, most analysts expect him to be taken on Day 2, with a strong chance he won’t fall past the early second round.

In other draft news, the Cowboys were busy hosting their exclusive “Dallas Day” event, which included top prospects like North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton and Texas A&M defensive tackle Shemar Turner. Hampton’s stock has been soaring, making him a likely first-round pick. Turner, meanwhile, has visits lined up with several NFL teams, including the Ravens, Eagles, and Dolphins.

Elsewhere, Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden met with the Broncos, and Texas wide receiver Isaiah Bond has been making the rounds, with visits to teams like the Bills, Browns, and Packers. The Steelers also recently hosted a strong group of prospects, including South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori, who is trending toward a potential first-round selection.

Whispers of Sheffield United Cult Hero Resurface — A Name That Haunts Hull City

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Leon Clarke’s finest hour in a Sheffield United shirt came on a crisp November evening in 2017, in a match that left Hull City reeling. With the Blades chasing promotion and the Tigers languishing near the bottom of the Championship, expectations tilted heavily in United’s favour. But when Kamil Grosicki stunned Bramall Lane with a long-range strike to give Hull a half-time lead, the atmosphere grew tense. Clarke, already denied twice by Allan McGregor, wasn’t finished. In a breathtaking second-half display, he exploded with four goals in just 35 minutes—each one more ruthless than the last. By full-time, he had turned a potential upset into a demolition, securing not only three points for United but writing his name into club folklore. It was a night Hull City would desperately try to forget—but one Sheffield United fans would remember for years to come.