The Bluebloods

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Eastern Kentucky defensive back Franky West. West talks about his journey from Illinois State to Eastern Kentucky, being the highest-graded FCS cornerback in 2022, earning a scholarship after being a walk-on at Illinois State, and why Eastern Kentucky was the place he wanted to end his collegiate career. All this & more right here on T...

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Mercer wide receiver Ty James. James talks about his journey from Georgia to Mercer, earning FCS All-American honors in 2022, setting the single-game school record for receiving yards three straight seasons, and what it would mean to be the first player from Mercer to be selected in the NFL Draft. All this & more right here on The Blue...

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Jackson State tight end DJ Stevens. Stevens talks about his decision to stay at Jackson State this offseason, his breakout 2022 All-Conference season at Jackson State, his goals for the upcoming 2023 season, playing under head coach TC Taylor, and what it would mean to win the first Celebration Bowl in Jackson State history. Hosted by...

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Northern Arizona running back Devon Starling. Starling talks about his transfer from Tennessee State to Northern Arizona, his breakout 2020-21 season at Tennessee State, his goals for the upcoming 2023 season, and overcoming injuries throughout the 2022 season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informati...

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Weber State defensive back Maxwell Anderson. Anderson talks about his FCS All-American season in 2022, his decision to stay at Weber State during the coaching change this offseason, his relationship with his brother LJ Anderson, and being the next NFL defensive back prospect from Weber State. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. S...

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Fordham wide receiver MJ Wright. Wright talks about being a 3X All-Conference selection for the Rams, playing in one of the most historic offenses in FCS history, building chemistry with a new quarterback this offseason, and what it would mean to be the first WR drafted from Fordham in school history. All this & more right here on The...

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Central Arkansas defensive lineman David Walker. Walker talks about his journey from Division II to Central Arkansas, being named the 2022 ASUN Defensive Player of the Year, his relationship with DL coach Tony Davis, and why his main goal is to get Central Arkansas to Frisco next season. All this & more right here on The Bluebloods! Ho...

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Holy Cross quarterback Matthew Sluka. Sluka talks about being named the starting quarterback as a true freshman, winning four straight Patriot League championships, developing chemistry with his wide receiving core, and being one of the top FCS quarterbacks entering the 2023 season. All this & more right here on The Bluebloods! Hosted...

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Jackson State defensive back Esaias Guthrie. Guthrie talks about his transfer from Delaware State to Jackson State, how he fits into the new Jackson State defense under Coach Bradley, developing chemistry in the Jackson State defensive back room, and being one of the leaders for player recruiting on social media. All this & more right...

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Jackson State defensive back Jalin Hughes. Hughes talks about his journey from JUCO to Jackson State, the transition from Deion Sanders to TC Taylor this offseason, developing chemistry in the Jackson State defensive back room, and being one of the leaders for player recruiting on social media. All this & more right here on The Blueblo...

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Montana State defensive back Ty Okada. Okada talks about his journey from walk-on to All-Conference selection, making a run to the 2022 FCS National Championship Game, playing under head coach Brent Vigen, his Montana State Pro Day performance, and preparing for the 2023 NFL Draft. All this & more right here on The Bluebloods! Hosted b...

The Bluebloods caught up with Grambling State head coach Hue Jackson after the Grambling State Spring Game in Grambling, LA. Stay tuned for more content from this weekend in Grambling, LA right here on The Bluebloods! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Prairie View A&M running back Caleb Johnson. Johnson talks about his transfer from Mississippi Valley State to Prairie View A&M, his development throughout his collegiate career, his relationship with RB coach Marcus Bradley Jr., and his goals for the 2023 season at Praire View A&M. All this & more right here on The Bluebloods! Hosted...

The Bluebloods caught up with Tennessee State defensive coordinator Brandon Fisher before the Tennessee State Spring Game in Nashville, Tennessee. Stay tuned for more content from this weekend in Nashville, TN right here on The Bluebloods! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Tennessee State defensive back Bryce Phillips. Phillips talks about his journey from JUCO to Tennessee State, earning OVC All-Conference honors last season, what it is like to play under head coach Eddie George, and his relationship with his brother Utah defensive back Clark Phillips III. All this & more right here on The Bluebloods! H...

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Chattanooga defensive back Kameron Brown. Brown talks about overcoming seizures throughout his career, earning FCS All-American honors last season, his development throughout his career at Chattanooga, and his preparation for the NFL Draft in the coming year. All this & more right here on The Bluebloods! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...

The Bluebloods are live to discuss the latest news surrounding HBCU Football & answer your questions live right here on YouTube! Zach McKinnell is joined by BJ Jones and Joshua Sims of HBCU Nightly and the X's & O's Podcast to preview HBCU Football as we enter spring practice. The guys give their thoughts on the biggest positional battles in HBCU Football, some massive questions surrounding new he...

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by William & Mary linebacker John Pius. Pius talks about winning the 2022 CAA Defensive Player of the Year, his development throughout his first three seasons at William & Mary, his relationship with Nate Lynn, and his goals for the 2023 season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collec...

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Samford quarterback Michael Hiers. Hiers talks about his experience at the JUCO level, setting the single-season FCS record for completion percentage, winning the SoCon championship in 2022, and his relationship with head coach Chris Hatcher. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collec...

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Mississippi Valley State running back Zamariyon Kendall. Kendall talks about why he signed with Mississippi Valley State, the bond the 2023 MVSU recruiting class has made, his personal goals for the 2023 season, and his relationship with Mississippi Valley State head coach Kendrick Wade. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pc...

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Howard defensive back Kenny Gallop Jr. Gallop talks about Howard being the only program to offer a full scholarship, winning the 2022 MEAC championship, his personal goals for the 2023 season, and the importance of his family being his biggest support system. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information...

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Weber State head football coach, Mickey Mental. Mental talks about being named the head coach for the Wildcats this offseason, his head coaching success at Notre Dame College, his experience of being the offensive coordinator at Weber State last season, & the expectations surrounding Weber State in 2023. All this and more right here on...

The Roundtable is back for Season 3 as The Bluebloods & OFFSCRIPT link up to talk all the biggest college football storylines as we countdown to the 2023 season! We rank our top quarterbacks in the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft, the top-5 HBCU prospects in the NFL Draft, give their pro comps for all the top HBCU prospects and give players to know for next year's 2024 NFL Draft. All this & more right her...

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Cal Poly head football coach, Paul Wulff. Wulff talks about being named the head coach this offseason, his biggest learning experiences from his time at Washington State, landing former 5-star QB Sam Huard from Washington, & how he plans to balance the transfer portal and high school recruiting. All this and more right here on The Blue...

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Sacramento State head football coach, Andy Thompson. Thompson talks about being named the head coach this offseason, Sacramento State players he expects to take a step forward this season, his approach to being a first time head coach at the collegiate level, & how he plans to balance the transfer portal and high school recruiting. All...