Football Stories

How an undersized D3 linebacker became one of football’s all-time greats.

These guys got their start at an age when most football careers are finished.

In a league dubbed “Not For Long”, these players have beat the odds.

A new NFL season brings a fresh opportunity for every franchise. While some look to build on the previous year, others look to forget the past and move forward.

NFL scouts said he was “too slow” and “too small” to be a full-time tight end in the league. Shannon Sharpe paved the way for HBCU prospects & small school stars.

While the NAIA has produced Hall of Fame-level talent, major media outlets largely ignore it.

Jalen Hurts is used to being counted out. He’s responded by letting his play do the talking. We can all learn from his humble, selfless approach to leadership.

It’s easy to compare E.J. Warner to his Hall of Fame father. Here’s why you shouldn’t.

The path to the NFL does not always go through the powerhouses of the SEC and Big Ten.

We used multiple data points to track down the fastest NFL running backs ever. Spoiler alert: they’re not who you think.

Division 2 football programs have produced plenty of NFL talent. You just don’t hear about it.

From backup QB to Super Bowl MVP, Nick Foles is the quintessential underdog. Here are our favorite quotes from the humble signal-caller.

Football is a game of strength.  But at the sport’s highest level, athleticism comes in all shapes and sizes.

Here are the smallest market teams in the NFL – broken down by market size, franchise value, payroll, stadium capacity, and more.

Once upon a time, Fred Jackson was an undersized third-stringer fighting for a chance. This is the wild story of how he became an NFL running back.