Get to know Combine Athlete Lee Sweeney

Lee Sweeney, QB from Tennessee Tech, is training at D1 Nashville for the upcoming NFL Combine in Indianapolis. "My favorite NFL team growing up was the Miami Dolphins. The best player in this year's draft is Eric Berry, S from Tennessee. My least favorite college football team is a tie between Austin Peay and Eastern Kentucky. The player I would least like to go against in the NFL is Dwight Freeney, DE from the Indianapolis Colts. I feel that a team should draft me because I know the game well enough to compete at the highest level, and I have a good arm. My favorite thing about Nashville is the minor league baseball team, the Nashville Sounds."

D1's Crompton and Veldheer impress scouts at Texas vs. Nation practice

"Tennessee quarterback Jonathan Crompton and Hillsdale left tackle Jared Veldheer were hard for scouts to take their eyes off in Tuesday's practice and that will be a recurring theme this week. They are odds-on favorites to be the highest-drafted players from this game." This was written in an article by Chad Reuter, NFLDraftScout.com Senior Analyst. CLICK HERE to read more. Keep up the great work and good luck in the Texas vs. Nation game guys!

Greenville Character Athlete of the Month

Blake Navarro is D1 Greenville's January Character Athlete of the Month. Blake trains in D1's Prep Group (Ages 15-18) with Coach Terrence. January's Character Athlete Word of the Month is RESPECT. Blake is an offensive and defensive MVP baseball player and he is only a sophomore! He constantly brings a positive energy to the group and shows it by going the extra mile in every drill. Blake always shows RESPECT to his coaches, fellow athletes and competition. Congratulations on the accomplishments Blake and keep training hard!

Jermain Taylor Takes D1 Training to the Next Level

D1 Little Rock co-owner Jermain Taylor decided to take his first break from boxing in over 20 years. Arkansas Business has chronicled his career and his current training at D1 in a recent feature story. Click here to check out this great read.

Knoxville Character Athlete of the Month

Samuel & Tommy Jordan are D1's January Character Athletes of the Month. Samuel & Tommy are brothers who train in D1's Rookie Group (Ages 7-11) with Coach Bruce. January's Character Athlete Word of the Month is RESPECT. Samuel and Tommy are two of the most RESPECTFUL athletes to ever train with us at D1. Not only are they 'yes sir', 'no sir' kids, but they are RESPECTFUL to all the other athletes and coaches as well. They come from a great family and credit is due to thier proud parents. Congratulations to the Jordan brothers as they continue to set an example for everyone at D1!

Get to know Combine Athlete Al Smith

Al Smith, DT Northwestern State, is training and preparing for the upcoming NFL Combine. "My favorite NFL team growing up was the New Orleans Saints baby, Who Dat Nation! I think that Ndamukong Suh, DL from Nebraska, is the best player in the draft because it's un-real to see him dominate everyone and he has talent that people like me pray for. My least favorite college football team is my in-state rival, McNeese State Cowboys of Lake Charles, LA. The players I would least like to go against in the NFL are Jake Long and Joe Thomas. I feel that a team should draft me because I have a relentless attitude. I will work and work and work to be the best that I can possibly be. My favorite thing about Nashville is that the people are great and the scenery is awesome, I love it!"