AAC Football

HEIGHT: 6'3"

WEIGHT: 189

HAND: 8¼"

ARM: 33⅛"

WINGSPAN: 80⅜"

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40-YARD DASH: 4.36

3-CONE: 7.00

SHUTTLE: 4.26

VERTICAL: 37"

BROAD: 10'6"

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POSITIVES

— Excellent length with long arms. Does a good job staying in the hip pocket when he's able to get his hands on the receiver.

— Long strider who runs well downfield. Has the speed to carry receivers when he gets to top speed.

— Shows the ball skills to track and play the ball in the air. Uses his length well to break up passes.

— Aggressive and willing in the run game. Comes up quickly to support the run with good leverage.

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NEGATIVES

— Fights against his size and pad level. Lacks ideal twitch out of breaks, showing some hip tightness at times when swiveling. Can be slower when redirecting.

— Inconsistent tackling, especially in the open field. Willing but lacks the physicality to drive through the ball-carrier, leading to him diving at legs and being shrugged off at times.

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NOTES

— Born Oct 5, 2000

— 10 career starts

— 0-star recruit in the 2019 class, per 247Sports

— 2022: Transfer from Coffeyville CC; JUCO All-American; First-Team All-Jayhawk Conference

— 2019: Transfer from Southern Illinois to Coffeyville CC

— Shrine Bowl invite

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OVERALL

Zah Frazier is a tall, long-limbed cornerback with intriguing physical traits and a play style well-suited for zone-heavy schemes.

At 6'3" and 189 pounds, Frazier uses his length to his advantage in press and zone coverage, disrupting passing lanes and making it difficult for receivers to win at the catch point. With a JUCO All-American background and a productive senior season at UTSA, Frazier is an ascending prospect with the potential to contribute as a developmental player in the NFL.

Frazier's length and straight-line speed are his best assets in coverage. When he can get his hands on a receiver in press coverage, he does a great job staying in the hip pocket and disrupting routes. His ball skills are evident, as he can track the ball in the air and make plays at the catch point.

In zone coverage, Frazier is at his best using his length and vision to stay on top of routes and break on shorter throws. However, his high pad level and occasional hip tightness limit his ability to sink and transition out of breaks, leaving him vulnerable to quicker receivers. Additionally, he can be overly handsy when playing the ball with his back to the quarterback, which could lead to penalties in the NFL.

Frazier is an aggressive and willing run defender who comes up quickly to support the edge. He uses good leverage when approaching the ball-carrier, and his long frame allows him to long-arm blockers. However, his physicality is inconsistent, as he sometimes relies too much on diving at legs rather than driving through tackles, which can lead to missed opportunities in the open field. His willingness to get involved is a positive, but he'll need to refine his tackling technique to avoid being shrugged off by stronger runners.

Frazier projects as a late-round developmental prospect with the tools to become a contributor in a zone-heavy defensive scheme in the NFL. His length, ball skills and aggressiveness in the run game make him an intriguing option for teams looking for depth at cornerback. While he needs to improve his tackling consistency and refine his ability to transition out of breaks, his physical traits give him a solid foundation to build upon.

Frazier's upside as a special teamer and rotational outside corner makes him a worthwhile investment in the later rounds.

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GRADE: 5.8 (Backup/Draftable— 6th-7th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 255

POSITION RANK: CB32

PRO COMPARISON: Isaiah Rodgers

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Written by B/R NFL Scout Cory Giddings

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Prospect workout numbers, measurables (40-yard dash, hand size, etc.) and 2024 statistics will be added at a later date.

UConn head coach Jim Mora sent a message to opposing schools and coaches that he claimed broke tampering rules by communicating with Huskies players in a Monday post on X.

"We do know who you are, we will pursue all avenues to hold you accountable," Mora wrote. "We are excited that we've built a program where coaches have to cheat to beat us and we will protect that program. Think hard before you tamper with our players."

A simple note to the schools and coaches that have blatantly broken @NCAAFootball rules by tampering with our players in the last 24 hours. We do know who you are, we will pursue all avenues to hold you accountable. We are excited that we’ve built a program where coaches have to… pic.twitter.com/lnO7ITpkYQ

— Jim Mora (@CoachJimMoraFB) December 30, 2024

College football's winter transfer portal window officially closed on Dec. 28.

Opposing schools and coaches are not permitted to contact players about transferring to another school unless the players enter the transfer portal.

Mora isn't the only one to bring up the issue, as Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney previously discussed the topic on Sept. 29.

"There's certainly a lot of tampering [from other] people after games, though, that's for sure," Swinney said, via 247Sports' Cody Nagel. "I've had several people over the last couple of years that have brought that up to me, where somebody's come over to them. I've had parents tell me that [players have been approached after games]."

Mora's team is coming off an immensely successful season, finishing with a 9-4 record to go along with a 27-14 win over North Carolina in the Fenway Bowl on Saturday.

2024 marked UConn's first year with at least nine wins since 2007.

Mora owns a record of 18-20 with the Huskies after compiling a 46-30 record in six seasons at UCLA from 2012-17.

He was rewarded for helping lead UConn's turnaround, receiving a new contract that included two additional years to take him through the 2028 season on Saturday (via ESPN's Pete Thamel). The deal contained a raise to an average of $2.5 million each year.

After Mora wrapped up a strong 2024 season, he took some time to call out tampering violations on Monday.

HEIGHT: 6'2"

WEIGHT: 194

HAND: 9⅝”

ARM: 32⅝”

WINGSPAN: 79¾”

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POSITIVES

— Great length with a filled-out frame. He uses his length to his advantage in press and does a good job of getting his hands on and disrupting routes at the line of scrimmage.

— Very good straight-line speed. Gets to top speed quickly and easily carries receivers deep. Shows the necessary recovery speed to catch up and close ground with the ball in the air.

— Good overall athlete with ball skills and body control. Sinks hips well for his size and quickly transitions. Also shows the ability to push receivers off their line as he works downfield.

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NEGATIVES

— Slightly below-average ball skills. Struggles to catch with hands and has missed the opportunity to capitalize on additional turnovers.

— Average eye discipline in zone coverage. Can lose threats in underneath coverage, due to staring at the quarterback.

— Fights against pad level, as it can get too high and cause him to leak extra steps out of breaks

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2024 STATISTICS

— 3 Games, 8 Total Tackles, 1 TFL, 2 INT, 4 PBU

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NOTES

— Unrated recruit in the 2020 class, per 247Sports

— Games Started: 24

— 2023: 2nd Team All-American Athletic Conference

— 2023" Transfer from Louisburg College

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OVERALL

Shavon Revel is a tall, long-limbed cornerback prospect from East Carolina who stands out due to his physical traits and aggressive style of play. At 6'3" and 193 pounds, Revel possesses the length and frame that NFL teams covet, particularly for outside corners. His blend of size, speed, and physicality has made him one of the more intriguing prospects in the 2025 draft class, with the potential to impact both man and zone-heavy schemes.

In coverage, Revel's length and straight-line speed are key assets. He excels in press coverage, using his long arms to disrupt receivers' timing at the line of scrimmage and push them off their route. His ability to carry receivers deep is bolstered by his top-end speed and quick acceleration, which also aid him in recovery situations. Revel's athleticism is evident in his smooth transitions and ability to sink his hips for his size, though he can leak extra steps when breaking on shorter routes. While he has the body control and positioning to make plays on the ball, his ball skills are slightly below average, as he struggles to secure interceptions consistently. In zone coverage, Revel's eye discipline can waver, occasionally leading to missed threats underneath when he becomes too focused on the quarterback.

Revel's physicality translates well to the run game, where he is willing and effective in taking on blockers and assisting in run defense. He uses his size and strength to shock and shed blockers on the edge, helping to contain running plays and maintain outside leverage. As a tackler, Revel is reliable and secure, utilizing his size to wrap up and drive through contact. While he's not an enforcer in run support, he consistently fulfills his assignments and does his part in limiting gains.

Shavon Revel projects as an early-round pick with the potential to make an immediate impact as an outside cornerback. His length, speed, and physicality are ideal traits for defending big-bodied receivers on the outside and handling vertical routes. While his ball skills and eye discipline could limit his ability to generate turnovers, Revel's ability to blanket receivers and disrupt plays at the line makes him a valuable asset. With further refinement, he has the ceiling to develop into a high-level starting cornerback at the next level.

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GRADE: 7.6 (Potential Impact Player — 2nd Round)

OVERALL RANK: 46

POSITION RANK: CB8

PRO COMPARISON: Tariq Woolen

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Written by B/R NFL Scout Cory Giddings

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Prospect workout numbers, measurables (40-yard dash, hand size, etc.) and 2024 statistics will be added at a later date.

Navy has released the alternate jerseys it will wear for its highly anticipated rivalry clash with Army on Dec. 14.

The threads are inspired by the Jolly Rogers fighting squadron, which adopted their name from the famous flag flown by pirates dating back to the 18th century.

Fear the Bones 🏴‍☠️#JollyRogers | #GoNavy | #BeatArmy pic.twitter.com/02NnjFiJwN

— Navy Football (@NavyFB) November 20, 2024

Here's to Victory. Here's to the Bones. #JollyRogers | #GoNavy | #BeatArmy pic.twitter.com/2gsNQuO5zB

— Navy Football (@NavyFB) November 20, 2024

Army already unveiled its special jerseys for the upcoming clash, which honor the 101st Airborne Division:

Attention to detail in our 101st Airborne uniforms.

→ https://t.co/lxauGcSIjU#GoArmy x #ScreamingEagles pic.twitter.com/RZeYOVStLq

— Army Football (@ArmyWP_Football) November 19, 2024

Earlier in the year, fans had high hopes for the newest installment in one of college football's most famous rivalries. With Army and Navy both off to 6-0 starts, there was a slim chance their enounter would have implications on the College Football Playoff race.

The Midshipmen have dropped three of their last four games since then, however. The Black Knights are sitting at 9-0 but have Notre Dame ahead on Saturday, so they may not be unbeaten much longer, either.

Still, Army vs. Navy is always a big occasion on the calendar and this could be the first time since 2019 that one of the two is ranked in the Associated Press Top 25 poll going into the game.

Pro Football Hall of Famer Ray Lewis reportedly won't be getting back into the sport as a coach despite a report linking him to the FAU job.

Ross Dellinger of Yahoo Sports was told it's "not happening" after ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Lewis "has emerged as a candidate" for the vacant head-coaching position at Florida Atlantic University.

Florida Atlantic fired Tom Herman on Monday amid a 2-8 start to the season, including an 0-6 record in conference play. Special teams coordinator Chad Lunsford will coach the team for the final two games of the 2024 campaign as the athletic department begins the search for a new head coach.

Schefter noted FAU was looking to follow the Deion Sanders model when he was hired by Colorado to turn around the program.

There are some key differences between where Sanders was when he was first hired by Colorado and Lewis right now.

Coach Prime had three years of head-coaching experience at Jackson State from 2020 to '22. He led an immediate turnaround with that program, guiding the Tigers to three straight winning seasons and back-to-back SWAC titles in his final two years.

Lewis has no previous coaching experience. He is a legendary figure, particularly in the state of Florida where he was born and played three seasons at the University of Miami from 1993 to '95.

After leaving the Hurricanes, Lewis was selected by the Baltimore Ravens with the No. 26 overall pick in the 1996 NFL draft. He had one of the best careers for a linebacker in league history, making the All-Pro first team seven times and winning Defensive Player of the Year twice in 17 seasons.

Herman went 6-16 in his two seasons at Florida Atlantic. The Owls have posted four consecutive losing seasons and haven't won more than five games in a year since going 11-3 under Lane Kiffin in 2019.

East Carolina announced Sunday it fired head football coach Mike Houston following a 45-28 loss to Army.

"After a comprehensive evaluation of our football program, I informed Mike Houston this morning that we are making a change in leadership," athletic director Jon Gilbert said. "This was a very difficult decision. Mike has led our program the last five plus seasons with tremendous class and has positively impacted so many student-athletes.

"After earning back-to-back bowl invitations, we looked poised for continued success. Unfortunately, we have not seen the results we all want, and a change is needed to move the program forward. We have high expectations and those are not changing."

Houston's ouster is the first firing of the 2024 college football season.

Army is ranked 23rd in the nation, so the loss itself wasn't all that embarrassing. ECU still has a pathway to bowl eligibility as well.

As with most midseason firings, though, the school's decision is based on much more than what transpired this year.

The Pirates followed up their Birmingham Bowl victory in 2022 by going 2-10 in 2023. It was only the second time in program history they suffered double-digit defeats and the third losing season through Houston's first five years.

A 7-5 record in 2021—East Carolina was denied the opportunity to compete in the Military Bowl—and the success from 2022 bought Houston some goodwill and job security. Both eroded last season as the losses started to pile up.

The Athletic's Bruce Feldman wrote on the heels of ECU's 55-24 loss to Charlotte that Houston's seat was getting "warm."

The arrival of the 12-team College Football Playoff has led a lot of Group of Five programs to raise their raise their expectations. For East Carolina, the goal is still probably to become a bowl mainstay again like it was under Skip Holtz and Ruffin McNeill.

For now, defensive coordinator Blake Harrell will serve as the interim head coach before Gilbert zeroes in on a full-time replacement.

After reported discussions regarding a potential move to the Pac-12, several AAC schools are remaining members of the conference instead.

The AAC announced on Monday that Memphis, Tulane, USF and UTSA are still committed to the conference.

We are the American Athletic Conference. pic.twitter.com/nuwCtF0dQz

— The American (@American_Conf) September 23, 2024

Memphis, Tulane and USF all received offers to join the Pac-12 on Monday before choosing to stay with the AAC, according to Stewart Mandel of The Athletic. Per Mandel, an option to join the conference in only football and basketball was presented.

Memphis also released a statement reaffirming the school's commitment to the conference.

"After considering other potential options, we have decided out current partnership with the American Athletic Conference is in the best interest of our student-athletes and the future of our University," the statement said.

https://twitter.com/uofmemphis/status/1838289145724117258

Departing from the AAC to join the Pac-12 wouldn't have been easy, as Yahoo Sports' Ross Dellenger reported on Saturday that schools attempting to leave the conference would face a $25 million exit cost.

Dellenger also noted that the Pac-12 only offered to pay $2.5 million of the exit fee.

The conference has continued to build around remaining members, Oregon State and Washington State. On Sept. 12, the conference announced the additions of former Mountain West Conference programs Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State and San Diego State.

Good morning! It's a beautiful new day 😎#BackThePac pic.twitter.com/jfIU1Gk22u

— Pac-12 Conference (@pac12) September 12, 2024

The Pac-12 needs eight schools in order to remain a power conference and potentially qualify for an automatic College Football Playoff berth by containing one of the five highest-rated conference champions.

Brett McMurphy of Action Network reported that Gonzaga is expected to join the Pac-12 and will receive a full conference revenue share, but the school's lack of a football team means that the conference still needs two more football members.

With several schools choosing to remain part of the AAC on Monday, the Pac-12 must add at least two more programs before the July 2026 deadline.

Leaving the America Athletic Conference for a new wave Pac-12 will be an expensive endeavor.

Pete Thamel of ESPN reported that the exit cost for AAC schools to depart the conference is "nearly" $27.5 million per school for them to join the Pac-12 for the 2026 season.

Source: As AAC schools are weighing interest from the PAC-12, the schools are facing a potential exit cost of nearly $27.5 million per school to go to leave the AAC for 2026. 1/2

— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) September 21, 2024

Memphis, Tulane, UTSA and South Florida are current AAC teams that have been contacted by representatives from the new Pac-12, per Dan Wolken of USA Today. The Pac-12 currently consists of Oregon State and Washington State but has confirmed the additions of Boise State, Colorado State, San Diego State and Fresno State for the 2026 season.

Those teams were taken from the Mountain West Conference and will have to pay an exit fee of $17 million. The Pac-12 is expected to "help offset" these costs for those four teams.

The conference could use a similar strategy with potential AAC teams, but the steeper price could make that difficult. Additionally, the AAC already has an established television deal that is estimated to be in the $8-9 million range, per Wolken. The Pac-12 does not have a deal in place and the valuation is expected to be in the $10-12 million range.

This would likely be dependent on bringing in solid brands from the AAC and forming a conference that towers above the other non-power conferences. Still, the slight increase in television revenue would come with a high exit fee and significant travel for teams across all sports.

The Pac-12 must expand to at least eight teams to remain a power conference, so further additions are necessary even if the AAC teams decide to hold off.

The teams will need to weigh their options and decide if departing for this conference is worth it.

After the Mountain West Conference lost four schools to the Pac-12 last week, Air Force reportedly could be next to follow.

According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, Air Force "has emerged as a serious target to be added to the American Athletic Conference." The Falcons had been floated in conversations of additions for the AAC "in recent months."

Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports confirmed that the AAC has had "serious conversations" about adding Air Force and detailed the thought process of new commissioner Tim Pernetti last week.

"According to those with knowledge of his thinking, Pernetti is interested in pursuing Mountain West programs, such as Air Force. Pernetti already has Army and Navy in his conference," Dellenger stated. "Air Force is a sensible and attractive addition, and the AAC could offer more in distribution than the Mountain West, which is at about $5-6 million."

The Pac-12 had dwindled to two teams, Washington State and Oregon State, following a string of conference realignment. However, the conference began its rebuilding process by accepting Boise State, San Diego State, Colorado State and Fresno State. The schools will join the league starting in the 2026 season.

Dellenger named Memphis, Tulane, UTSA, North Texas, Rice and South Florida as the AAC schools that could be attracted to joining the reimagined Pac-12. If any of them leave the conference, adding Air Force could be a suitable replacement.

For the Mountain West, Dellenger speculated that it could rebuild by giving consideration to FCS programs like Tarleton State, North Dakota State, South Dakota State, Montana State and Montana.

North Texas cornerback Ridge Texada channeled his inner "Texas Rattlesnake" in Saturday's 35-20 win over Stephen F. Austin.

The senior got an interception in the second quarter and celebrated on the sideline with Stone Cold Steve Austin's trademark "Beer Bash" while holding a replica WWE championship belt.

YESSIR @ridge_texada! #GMG🦅 | #BTB https://t.co/JVjX0S5A5I pic.twitter.com/iDIpvs0cq6

— UNT Football (@MeanGreenFB) September 8, 2024

The Miami Hurricanes' since-retired turnover chain has spawned numerous imitators across college football over the years.

In the case of the Mean Green, they found a way to have some fun and honor a distinguished alumnus at the same time. Before entering the world of pro wrestling, Austin played linebacker and defensive end at North Texas.

The school improved to 2-0 with its victory over Stephen F. Austin. Quarterback Chandler Morris threw for 322 yards and four touchdowns, while running back Damashja Harris went for 142 yards and one touchdown on just 10 carries.

The Mean Green hit the road to play Texas Tech in Week 3 and they'll be looking to pull off the upset, a "Stone Cold Stunner" if you will.

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