Authentic Athletix

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Imagine battling the pressure of studying for your final college exams and dealing with the anxiety that comes with missing an early stage of your NFL development at the same time. Forced to stay in Los Angeles while his fellow Jaguars rookies took part in drills on the other side of the country, wide receiver Kenneth Walker had no choice but to balance his school studies with his daily football film cram sessions. The UCLA alum was forced to delay his on

According to NFL.com analyst Gil Brandt, Bower will make $45,000 bonus in his first contract with the Minnesota Vikings. BYU defensive end Harvey Langi pocketed a $115,000 bonus from New England. That contract is believed to be the largest contract for an undrafted free-agent in history. Among those tied with Bower include Baylor wide receiver K.D. Cannon (New England) and Southern Mississippi defensive end Dylan Bradley of Minnesota. Bower emerged during his senior season

Marquez White was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday. On Monday, he was back in Dothan talking to Beverlye Magnet School students about his experiences and making the right decisions. That’s just the kind of guy he is. White, a former Beverlye student, told the students the same things their teachers and other adults tell them every day. Make goals. Work hard. Surround yourself with the right people. It’s a good message, and White is a great megaphone for it. “I’m not