The sheet of initial props comes from William Hill U.S., which also made the request. Although one still can’t bet on when specific prospects will be taken or what NFL teams do in the draft — two things that could be corrupted by inside information — there are plenty props.
DT Jonathan Allen, TE O.J. Howard and ILB Reuben Foster are the locks, but OT Cam Robinson, CB Marlon Humphrey and OLB Tim Williams are major wild cards with their positions being strong early in the draft. From what we know, the total is not hitting five.
Jackie Robinson’s spirit and legacy continues to inspire more and more actions that are meant to help others, and even baseball itself. Today, MLB clubs are hosting 50 scholars from the Jackie Robinson Foundation, which is dedicated to giving scholarships to motivated students who demonstrate financial need (among other things) and shepherding them through a four-year college. In March, the Jackie Robinson Foundation received a $6.5 million gift that will enable it to expand its scholarship program but also break ground on the Jackie Robinson Museum.
Today, April 15, is Jackie Robinson Day. It’s the 70th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking baseball’s color barrier by taking the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Today, every player in Major League Baseball will wear the number 42, which is the only time you’ll ever see it worn in a game. MLB has a ceremony planned at Dodger Stadium today to celebrate Robinson’s incredible accomplishments. Robinson’s wife, Rachel, and his children, Sharon and David, will be there to help unveil the new statue of Robinson, and Dodgers owners and legends (like Vin Scully and Sandy Koufax) will be there as well.