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NFL Teams Flag Top Prospect's Medical

April 15, 2026

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April 15, 2026 | Edition #371

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Teams are keeping top prospects under the microscope as the 2026 Draft approaches. We’ve already seen how off-field concerns surrounding Rueben Bain Jr. had the potential to shake up his draft stock, even if it ultimately held steady. This time, the spotlight shifts as another highly touted prospect is drawing serious attention, not for what he did, but for what teams are discovering behind the scenes about his health. 

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  • Louis Riddick has highly praised Ohio State linebacker/safety Sonny Styles as a 'can't-miss' prospect and a perfect fit for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2026 NFL Draft. He called Styles a 'force multiplier' due to his elite athletic testing (including a 43½-inch vertical jump) and a clean character.

  • The NFL officially announced the 16 prospects attending the draft in Pittsburgh, including Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love and Alabama’s Ty Simpson. Projected No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza is not expected to attend the event.

  • Rumors persist that Minnesota is exploring a daring move to bring a high-priced veteran QB back to pair with J.J. McCarthy.

  • The trade market for Maxx Crosby remains red hot, with the Buccaneers and 49ers reportedly balking at the Raiders' high asking price.

With the very first pick in NFL history, the Philadelphia Eagles selected Jay Berwanger. He was a running back from the University of Chicago who had just won the inaugural Heisman Trophy. However, the Eagles, fearing they could not meet his salary demands, traded his negotiating rights to the Chicago Bears for offensive tackle Art Buss.

Berwanger asked for $25,000 for a two-year, no-cut contract from Chicago Bears owner George Halas. Most NFL players at the time were making about $50 to $150 per game. That’s why the Bears couldn’t agree with his demand, especially during the time of the Great Depression. When neither side budged, Berwanger chose a different career path.

He took a job with a Chicago rubber company and also became a part-time coach at the University of Chicago. Berwanger quickly excelled in the business world by founding his own company, Jay Berwanger Inc., in 1949. By the time he sold the company in 1992, it was grossing $30 million annually.

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