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Jennifer Eakins

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Contributing Since: 24 Feb 2023

Experience and short biography

A proud alumna of the UGA Grady College of Journalism, Jennifer Eakins has been working in the sports industry for well over a decade with bylines at 4for4 Fantasy Football, Yahoo, NBC Sports and Sports Illustrated. Her first fantasy football draft took place in 1996 where she selected Ricky Watters with the first overall pick, and she has been a fantasy degenerate ever since.

Education

  • University of Georgia

Professional Associations

  • Fantasy Sports Writer's Association

More Articles by Jennifer Eakins

San Francisco 49ers 3-Round Mock Draft: Potential Picks Include Gifted Edge Rusher

The San Francisco 49ers are once again coming off a tough loss to the Chiefs in the Super Bowl and will be looking to return to that elusive title game for what could be their ninth time in franchise history....

Miami Dolphins 3-Round Mock Draft: Exploring Potential Strong Picks to Bolster the Defense

*Before we get into this “three-round” mock draft, it’s important to know that the Miami Dolphins forfeited their third-round pick and a first-rounder in 2023 for violating the league’s tampering rules. The Miami Dolphins have gotten close to reclaiming a...

4 Reasons the 2024 NFL Draft Could Be the Most Unforgettable in Decades

We're finally within one week of the 2024 NFL Draft and the rumors and scenarios are certainly swirling. We've had some very memorable drafts over the years with everything from historically bad picks to incredibly stacked draft classes, plus we...

Las Vegas Raiders 2024 First-Round Mock Draft: Raiders Wait on QB, Instead Bolster Offensive Line

With just one week until the Las Vegas Raiders are on the clock, it's crunch time leading into one of their biggest drafts in a while. The Raiders brought in veteran general manager Tom Telesco this offseason to lead the...

2024 NBA Playoffs Odds: Suns vs. Timberwolves Latest Odds to Win Series, Spreads, Lines

The 2024 regular season is now over and it's NBA playoff time! The No. 6 seed Phoenix Suns will battle the No. 3 seeded Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the NBA playoffs, beginning Saturday, April 20th. Which team...

5 Rookies to Target in Best Ball Before the NFL Draft

Calling all best ball enthusiasts! April is prime time to snag rookie steals before the 2024 NFL Draft frenzy sends their ADPs skyrocketing. I've pinpointed some favorite rookie targets to grab before their ADP spikes post-draft. MORE: Check out 4for4 for all...

Denver Broncos 2024 First-Round Mock Draft: Exploring Top Picks at Corner and Edge to Bolster Team

The Denver Broncos are less than two weeks away from arguably their most important NFL Draft in several decades. It's been a rough go for Denver in recent drafts and they really need to hit it big with whomever they...

NFL Free Agency: The Best Remaining Free Agents by Position in 2024

The 2024 NFL free agency period began with a bang as many notable players found new homes right at the start. We saw elite running backs like Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, D'Andre Swift, and Tony Pollard get signed, along with...

2024 NFL Draft: QB Caleb Williams, WR Marvin Harrison Jr. Among 13 Prospects Attending Live

There are 13 NFL prospects who have accepted invitations to appear at the 2024 NFL Draft which commences on April 25th, 2024. The Green Room at the NFL Draft always presents a fun peek into the joyous moment these prospects...

Fantasy Football: Ideal Rookie Running Back Landing Spots in 2024

This year’s rookie running back class is fairly sub-par compared to what we’ve seen in recent years. There’s no Bijan Robinson to bank on in the first round of fantasy drafts or a Jahmyr Gibbs to draft and hope he...

Green Bay Packers 2024 First-Round Mock Draft: Exploring Picks at Offensive Line and Secondary

The Green Bay Packers are coming off a surprise Division Round appearance in 2023, in what was supposed to be a rebuilding year to commence the Jordan Love era. Most of the offense from last year remains the same besides...

2024 NFL Draft: A Look Ahead to Day One’s Fun Festivities

The NFL has announced the list of festive activities that will take place over the first day of the 2024 NFL Draft presented by Bug Light on April 25th, 2024. This yearly event will be held in Detriot, Michigan from...

Detroit Lions 2024 First-Round Mock Draft: Exploring Potential Picks to Bolster Squad

The Detroit Lions are coming off an exciting 2023 season and will be looking to keep it moving in 2024. They've crafted a strong team through the NFL Draft that reached the NFC Championship in Year 3 of a rebuild....

Masters Concession Prices: Is Everything Still Really Cheap?

A long-standing tradition at Augusta National for the Masters is the wallet-friendly concessions, one thing the patrons can count on that won't break the bank during their time at the prestigious golf tournament. There are over 30 menu items available...

Kansas City Chiefs First-Round Mock Draft: Exploring Potential Strong Picks

What does one back-to-back Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs team do the next year in the NFL Draft? It's highly speculated that they will fill their pass-catching holes with an elite wide receiver, or possibly bolster the offensive line...

8 Notable Golfers Absent From the 2024 Masters Field: Is Your Favorite Playing?

The 2024 Masters is the first men's major golf tournament of the year but also boasts the smallest field of the three other major golf tournaments on the schedule. As of Monday, April 8th, the field sits at 89 golfers...

2024 NFL Salary Cap Tracker: Which Team Has the Largest Cap Space?

The NFL salary cap for the 2024 season is set at $255,400,000 which is an increase of approximately $30 million per franchise from last year. Here's a look at where all 32 teams stand a few weeks out from the...

2024 NFL Draft: Biggest Needs for Every NFC Team After Free Agency

With the 2024 NFL Draft less than a month away and mock drafts dominating the internet and airwaves, it’s the perfect time to check out the needs of each team. This column will go through each franchise in the NFC...

2024 NFL Draft: Biggest Needs for Every AFC Team After Free Agency

With the 2024 NFL Draft less than a month away and mock drafts dominating the internet and airwaves, it's the perfect time to check out the needs of each team. This column will go through each franchise in the AFC...

The Fantasy Football Impact of Stefon Diggs to the Texans in 2024: Another Strong Weapon for C.J. Stroud

On Wednesday, April 3rd, the Buffalo Bills traded star wide receiver Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans for three draft picks in 2025, the highest being a second-rounder. This deal gives Houston arguably the best wide receiver trio in the...