CFD Staff, October 13, 2026
Gadsden City → Virginia. Daniel Sparks planned to attend Auburn as a regular student. A backyard kicking session helped change that path. ULM, Minnesota, a walk-on opportunity at Virginia—and a scholarship followed. In his seventh college season, he earned ACC Specialist of the Week on Oct. 12, 2026. The punt shown is archive footage vs. Richmond in 2022, not the Syracuse game.
Sources: virginiasports.com, dnronline.com, youtube.com.
Brady Hensley just joined Xavier Brown past 1,000 college rushing yards. Their shared high-school story also runs through EKU lineman Anthony Johns.
Tramell Jones Jr.’s route to Florida’s quarterback room began at Mandarin High School in Jacksonville. Now his name is at the center of a much larger stage.
Tulane needed one yard to keep Memphis from getting the ball back. Johnnie Daniels gave the Green Wave 48—and a touchdown.
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