2012 College Football / 2013 NFL Draft

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He's a RS Soph.

Could be a steal. He has yet to reach his college ceiling so he is still very raw...

I wouldn't mind spending a 2nd round pick on him just on potential alone. If Brian Quick can go that high, why not this kid?!

 

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NFL Draft Buzz
Originally Published: December 21, 2012

Talented Vols all face questions
Todd McShay
Scouts Inc.

New Tennessee Volunteers coach Butch Jones will likely begin his tenure in Knoxville without the services of junior QB Tyler Bray and junior WRs Justin Hunter and Cordarrelle Patterson, all of whom are expected to declare themselves eligible for the 2013 NFL draft.

That's clearly a big hit for the Vols, but what does it mean for the draft class? Here's where the draft prospects of each player stand.

Bray's physical tools unquestionable
Bray is one of the most intriguing prospects on the board. He is the most natural thrower in the class, with arm talent superior to that of Geno Smith, Matt Barkley and Mike Glennon.

Tyler Bray has first-round tools but must work to secure a first-round grade.

He shows the arm strength and ability to make accurate throws into tight windows when everything is clean around him and is able to do that more consistently than any other quarterback in the class. He has a big frame (6-foot-6, 215 pounds) and room to add bulk and strength, which is important because he has been dinged up at times and tends to take a lot of shots in the pocket.

His physical tools give him more potential than any other 2013 quarterback, and if his evaluation were based on that alone, I'd say Bray could be a top-10 pick.

However, there are concerns about his game. Bray seems to struggle to process information quickly, and it appears at times on film that he doesn't have a great sense of what defenses are doing in terms of pass rush and coverage schemes. He also lacks mobility and foot quickness in the pocket.

While the football aspect of his evaluation is based on film study, the medical and character aspects come from sources within the league. Many people I've spoken to have questions about Bray's football character.

I don't know Bray and can't speak to what kind of person he is, but teams are concerned about his passion for the game and approach to preparation. They wonder if he has the burning desire and work ethic that are required to succeed as an NFL quarterback.

Any good or great quarterback in the league has that, and while Ben Roethlisberger might have a different demeanor than Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers or Drew Brees, no one questions the mental toughness of any of those quarterbacks.

If you told me that Bray has exceptional drive and work ethic, I'd say he could be a top-10 pick because I would know he could make the tweaks needed to mask his weaknesses. However, if he is going to overcome his tall frame and lack of mobility the way a player like Brady has, Bray must improve his grasp of the game.

Unless he can sell at least one team on his work ethic, he'll fall. It's hard to say how far, and there will probably be some coaching staffs that pound the table in Bray's defense, but at this point there are enough question marks to say he is on the outside of the first round looking in.

With Hunter and Patterson already out the door and a new coach and scheme coming to town next season, you can understand why Bray would opt to enter the draft. And I cannot stress enough how physically talented he is. Bray's tools are enticing.

He could turn into a good value outside the first round, though, with quarterback-needy teams such as the New York Jets and Buffalo Bills likely to be intrigued with the ability of a strong-armed Bray to cut through the wind and elements they deal with late in the season.



Hunter and Patterson have first-round talent too
Like their quarterback, both Hunter and Patterson have the skill sets to be first-round picks.

Justin Hunter flashes strong ball skills, but his game has been inconsistent in 2012.

Hunter came into the season as the No. 7 overall prospect on our board despite suffering a season-ending ACL tear in 2011. Based on the tape I saw, Hunter had the look of a young A.J. Green with his length, lean frame, fluid hips and body control to adjust to balls while in the air.

While he showed flashes of that ability in 2012, Hunter never seemed to put it all together. He was clearly feeling his way back from injury early in the season, but even late in the season he was too inconsistent catching the ball. There were lapses in concentration, and at times he was affected by traffic around him and distracted from the ball.

I was underwhelmed by his toughness and aggressiveness over the course of the season. Hunter too often allowed oncoming defenders to affect the way he attacked the ball.

He clearly has first-round ability, but Hunter hasn't consistently shown the kind of overall game that would make teams feel great about taking him in the first round. A receiver taken that high needs to become an impact player right away, the kind of player defenses must account for at all times, and Hunter isn't a slam dunk to become that.

Still, he could be intriguing to a team like the Houston Texans, which need a perimeter weapon to complement Andre Johnson. The Carolina Panthers should also be looking for weapons for QB Cam Newton, and the Oakland Raiders, Detroit Lions, St. Louis Rams and Miami Dolphins could express interest at some point in the early rounds.


As for Patterson, the juco transfer burst on the scene in the season opener against NC State and is the most naturally-talented receiver prospect on the board in terms of explosiveness and potential. He averaged 16.9 yards on 46 catches this season and 12.3 yards on 25 rushing attempts.

Patterson (6-3, 205) isn't a jitterbug type, but he has good straight-line speed and is a silky smooth runner with better change-of-direction ability than defenders anticipate from a player his size. He weaves in and out of traffic and strings multiple moves together. At times late in the season, the Vols simply lined him up in the backfield and handed the ball to their most potent weapon.

However, Patterson has limited experience at the highest level of college football, and he is raw as a route runner. Teams will also do some digging to assess how much he can absorb, and how quickly, in terms of a sophisticated passing playbook.

Without an elite talent like Green, Calvin Johnson or Julio Jones in this year's class, it's possible Patterson could perform well in workouts and interviews and end up being the first receiver off the board. He'll compete with Hunter, Keenan Allen, slot receiver Tavon Austin and possibly Robert Woods (whose draft decision is forthcoming) for that top spot.

I would expect the teams named above to show interest in any or all of the receivers in that group of potential first-rounders.

 

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NFL Draft 2013
Commentary

Relative calm before the bowls
USC QB Matt Barkley on the verge of dropping out of the top 32
Originally Published: December 19, 2012
By Todd McShay | Scouts Inc.

Matt Barkley, who once was atop the top 32, has nearly fallen out of it.

We've had two bowl games so far and neither bowl featured a player in our top 32. So, there won't be much shuffling on this list this week.

That's not to say, though, there hasn't been some movement. We've had Texas A&M DE Damontre Moore, Alabama OG Chance Warmack and Texas A&M OT Luke Joeckel move up while Georgia's Jarvis Jones slides to No. 5.

There has also been movement at the back end of the top 32 because of two new entries: UCLA OLB Anthony Barr and Alabama OLB C.J. Mosley, both of whom I mentioned in last week's Nickel Package as potential first-round picks. The biggest mover, and not in a good way, was USC QB Matt Barkley, who has nearly tumbled out of the top 32. This week's Nickel Package explains why Barkley is such an enigma.

Here is a look at the entire list, with draft-eligible non-seniors noted with an asterisk:

 

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1. Star Lotulelei DT
6-3 320
Analysis: Lotulelei is the most complete defensive lineman in the class in terms of physical tools. He dominates interior offensive linemen with his blend of quickness and power. He shows strong hands, nimble feet and the ability to quickly discard blockers, and he has impressive lateral range. Lotulelei needs some polish as a pass-rusher, but his natural gifts are clearly a cut above.
Previously: 1

2. Damontre Moore*DE
6-4 248
Analysis: He is a versatile prospect who can play outside linebacker in a 3-4, right or left end in a 4-3 and even move inside to rush the passer from the interior. Moore is quick and fluid as a pass-rusher, is able to hold up against the run and plays hard.
Previously: 3

3. Chance Warmack OG
6-2⅜ 325
Analysis: Warmack is a big, strong, nasty lineman with good smarts and athleticism. He shows awareness, is an easy mover in pass protection and has power as a run-blocker. The best guard I've evaluated in the past decade, Warmack is the rare interior lineman worthy of a top-10 overall pick.
Previously: 4

4. Luke Joeckel* OT
6-5¾ 306
Analysis: Joeckel has fared well against the likes of Alabama and LSU this season. His balance and ability to recover in pass protection stand out, and he takes good angles and is able to get to the second level in the run game.
Previously: 5

5. Jarvis Jones*OLB
6-2 242
Analysis: Going from No. 2 to No. 5 may seem like a big drop, but it's really not. The closer we get to draft there will be more concern about his durability. But he still a great player. Jones has been a steady performer on a defense loaded with NFL prospects. He is a good overall athlete and top-notch pass-rusher, has impressive range in pass coverage and against the run, and can line up all over the defensive formation.
Previously: 2

6. Barkevious Mingo* DE
6-5 240
Analysis: Mingo's production has not been as high as expected, but he has still been disruptive. His long frame, elite first step and outstanding speed for his size make him a major weapon off the edge. He also has great range and closing burst against the run, and shows plenty of upside.
Previously: 6

7. Manti Te'o ILB
6-1 248
Analysis: Te'o moves well in space for a player his size, displaying range and playmaking skills in underneath coverage and the ability to hold the point and deliver blows as a run defender. He is a three-down linebacker with the kind of intangibles that teams seek in their defensive leaders.
Previously: 7

8. Bjoern Werner* DE
6-4 255
Analysis: Werner burst on the scene early in the season with improved pass-rush skills that complement his ability to set the edge against the run. His production tailed off some late in the year, but Werner's quickness and strong hands are impressive, and he can convert speed to power when rushing the passer.
Previously: 9

9. Johnathan Hankins* DT
6-3 335
Analysis: Hankins shows the size and strength to occupy multiple blockers against the run and doesn't back down at the point of attack. He can also make plays with his effort as a pass-rusher.
Previously: 8

10. Sylvester Williams DT
6-2 320
Analysis: Williams showed in a dominating performance against Virginia earlier this season that he is playing faster than ever after shedding weight and getting fully healthy. He has the power to press blockers into the backfield, pop at the point of attack as a tackler, and instincts and quick hands to get off blocks.
Previously: 10

11. Dee Milliner* CB
6-0¾ 197
Analysis: Milliner's instincts, recognition skills and discipline stand out, and he is reliable in run support. He's not elite in man coverage but is excellent in zone, and his good top-end speed and short-area quickness help make him the clear No. 1 corner on the board.
Previously: 11

12. Dion Jordan DE
6-6⅛ 239
Analysis: Jordan dealt with a nagging shoulder injury late in the season, but he is long and athletic and has explosive upper-body power despite his lean frame. He can rush the passer from a two- or three-point stance, holds up in space and has the versatility to play multiple roles along the front seven.
Previously: 12

13. Taylor Lewan* OT
6-7 302
Analysis: Lewan uses his length and feet effectively while protecting the edge. He flashes the ability to drive defenders off the ball as a run-blocker and is a tenacious player who gets under the skin of defenders.
Previously: 13

14. Jonathan Cooper OG
6-3 320
Analysis: Cooper's quickness, mobility, explosive power, good feet and balance all jump out on film. He is the best blocker in the class in space, shows awareness in pass protection and plays with an edge. Cooper is making a solid case as an early first-round pick.
Previously: 14

15. Johnathan Jenkins DT
6-4⅛ 363
Analysis: A massive two-gap nose tackle with a good combination of size, strength and short-area quickness to control the inside and occasionally contribute as a pass-rusher. Jenkins' range is limited, but he is an asset as an interior plugger.
Previously: 15

16. Kenny Vaccaro S
6-0½ 210
Analysis: Vaccaro has rare movement skills for a safety, showing balance, explosiveness and the ability to flip his hips and run with receivers. He has good instincts and solid ball skills in coverage.
Previously: 16

 

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17. Sam Montgomery* DE
6-4 245
Analysis: Montgomery is not as athletic as Mingo, but his power as a pass-rusher stands out, and he holds the point well against the run.
Previously: 17

18. Alec Ogletree* ILB
6-3 237
Analysis: Ogletree is a raw prospect in terms of instincts, but he is a freakish athlete who chases plays from sideline to sideline and shows good potential as a pass-rusher. He needs to get more stout at the point of attack, though, and there are some character flags.
Previously: 18

19. Ezekiel Ansah* DE
6-6 273
Analysis: Ansah has limited football experience but surprising versatility and instincts. He has lined up at nose tackle, 5-technique DE and outside linebacker in BYU's 3-4 scheme, and his hand use and gap discipline are improving steadily. His rare combination of size, speed and natural athleticism is evident. He closes like a cheetah, has a 39-inch vertical jump and ran for the BYU track team in addition to trying out for the basketball team. Ansah is clearly raw, but teams are taking notice of his skill set, athleticism and production.
Previously: 19

20. Eric Fisher OT
6-7⅛ 297
Analysis: Fisher has impressive length, is light on his feet and plays with balance when protecting the edge. He shows good footwork and the ability to hit moving targets when pulling, and appears to have the power to create movement at the point of attack.
Previously: 20

21. Sheldon Richardson DT
6-2⅞ 290
Analysis: Another prospect who was clearly the best on his unit and played hard despite his team's overall struggles. Richardson can penetrate with a quick first step and has excellent straight-line speed, good range and power as a bull rusher.
Previously: 22

22. Anthony Barr* OLB
6-4 238
Analysis: In our Dec. 12 Nickel Package, we noted that Barr could be a potential first-round pick if he decides to enter the 2013 draft. Barr is a really talented pass-rusher and just scratching the surface. He has a big frame, is athletic and can anchor when he plays with leverage. Barr led the nation with 13.5 sacks, and had 82 total tackles, including 20.5 tackles for a loss, which was fourth best in the nation.
Previously: NR

23. Geno Smith QB
6-2¾ 208
Analysis: Smith's stock has taken a hit in recent weeks because of inconsistency and some poor decisions. When he's at his best, though, Smith's confidence, footwork and mechanics all stand out, and that's what puts him atop this year's quarterback class.
Previously: 23

24. Corey Lemonier* DE
6-4 242
Analysis: Lemonier continued to play at a high level all season despite clearly being the best player on his defense and getting extra attention from opposing offenses. He has an explosive first step and shows impressive closing burst, holds up well against the run and plays with a relentless motor. Previously: 21

25. C.J. Mosley* OLB
6-2 234
Analysis: Mosley was another player we mentioned in our Dec. 12 Nickel Package. Mosley had a breakout year. He's still developing all-around skills and can improve versus the run but is very good in coverage. Players like Mosley, who are athletic with range, are in high demand in the NFL right now. Mosley was Alabama's leading tackler with 99 total -- 61 unassisted -- and seven tackles for a loss. His total was 43 tackles better than the next Crimson Tide defender. Mosley also had four sacks, two interceptions, one fumble recovery and one forced fumble.
Previously: NR

26. Johnthan Banks CB
6-2⅛ 185
Analysis: A tall corner with good length, Banks has quick feet and is at his best in press coverage. He flashes good ball skills and some punt-return ability, and he is active and willing in run support.
Previously: 27

27. Justin Hunter* WR
6-4 205
Analysis: Hunter's smooth routes and body control on tape earned him a top-10 grade going into the season, but his production didn't match his potential and his ball skills were inconsistent. He remains the top receiver on the board, though, thanks to his size and overall physical tools.
Previously: 24

28. Kawann Short DT
6-3⅛ 325
Analysis: Short showed more consistency, better effort and impressive production in 2012. He displayed explosiveness and the ability to penetrate and disrupt along the interior, giving himself a chance to be in the first-round mix.
Previously: 25

29. Keenan Allen* WR
6-3 206
Analysis: Allen was consistently productive during the regular season thanks to a good combination of size and speed, excellent hands and solid body control. He lacks the elite speed to run past NFL defenders, but his size and strength allow him to win one-on-one battles down the field.
Previously: 26

30. Shariff Floyd* DT
6-3 298
Analysis: Floyd doesn't have ideal size for a defensive tackle, but he's versatile enough to line up at end and shows quick hands, good lateral mobility and the power to walk blockers back to the quarterback. He had a monster season and is creating first-round buzz.
Previously: 28

31. Matt Barkley QB
6-1⅞ 228
Analysis: Barkley is a huge question mark. Our Dec. 19 Nickel Package examines why. The biggest question is where does he fit and with what team? Barkley lacks size and elite physical tools, and doesn't drive the ball down the field effectively. However, he is a smart, accurate passer who can handle the blitz, and his ability to throw in rhythm would fit well in a West Coast offense.
Previously: 29

32. Zach Ertz* TE
6-6 249
Analysis: Ertz showed off his ball skills and body control in the Cardinal's upset win over Oregon, coming down with a jump ball in the back of the end zone for the game-tying touchdown late in regulation. He's a solid route-runner who can create mismatches with his size and separate from coverage, shows speed to stretch the seam and is an effective wall-off blocker.
Previously: 31


Out of the rankings: Notre Dame TE Tyler Eifert and Tennessee OT Dallas Thomas

Todd McShay is the director of college scouting for Scouts Inc. He has been evaluating prospects for the NFL draft since 1998.

Todd McShay
Scouts Inc.

 

[NinerSickness]

Ertz over Eifert is insane IMO.

No QB in the top 15??? That hasn't happened since Chad Pennington went... what... 18th overall?

 

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Ertz over Eifert is insane IMO.

No QB in the top 15??? That hasn't happened since Chad Pennington went... what... 18th overall?

One of many reasons why McShay is a complete clown.

 

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Bingo's boy Margus Hunt dominated Fresno St. in the bowl game. That's gonna give him momentum heading into the offseason program.

 

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Bingo's boy Margus Hunt dominated Fresno St. in the bowl game. That's gonna give him momentum heading into the offseason program.

I saw bits of pieces of the game (had family over and couldn't really focus on the game itself), and came away very impressed with that performance. Last year Dontari Poe stole the show at the NFL combines; and this year Hunt will be the man that's going to make Dontari's performance look like child's play. Hunt is that much of a freak of an athlete. He has several gold medals that he won in the Junior Olympics. The guy is a freak who is still trying to learn how to play the game of football, so his potential alone will entice many teams. Wait for the combine, that guy is going to make history. I'd be happy with either him or Ezekiel Ansah as our first two picks. As a matter of fact, I'd be happy to spend our first two picks on those two guys respectively. Ansah would then transition to 3-4 OLB and allow Hunt to play the end position. I'm a little afraid of Hunt though... He was awful begining of the year then he started to pick things up in the middle of the year. A man that strong and athletic should not allow these 2nd tier / Non NFL OT prospect to handle him one-on-one like they did begining of the year. Anyway, Just like in 2011, he waits till late in the year to explode by dominating his opponent. Fresno has one of the best Oline unit in college football this year, so that's one more reason why I say that his performance agains them was very impressive. There's going to be a lot of JJ Watt comparisons (not from us but from folks in the media) - and JJ Watt's performance this year may cause Hunt to go higher than he should go.

 

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A lot of potential steals in Walter's 2nd round mock:

WalterFootball.com: 2013 NFL Mock Draft: Second Round

 

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Tony Pauline is reporting that Wisconsin C Travis Frederick is set to declare after the Rose Bowl. He could be intriguing for the 49ers depending on when he's available. He might go earlier than Peter Konz did last year.

Fresno St. QB Derek Carr is also returning to school.

EXPECTED TO ENTER/ENTERING THE DRAFT:
QB Tyler Bray, Tennessee
QB Jeff Tuel, Washington St.

RB Le'Veon Bell, Michigan St.
RB Giovani Bernard, North Carolina
RB Knile Davis, Arkansas
RB Eddie Lacy, Alabama
RB Marcus Lattimore, South Carolina
RB Trabis Ward, Tennessee St.
RB Cierre Wood, Notre Dame

WR Keenan Allen, California
WR Stedman Bailey, WVU
WR Justin Hunter, Tennessee
WR Cordarelle Patterson, Tennessee
WR Da'Rick Rogers, Tennessee Tech
WR Marquess Wilson, Washington St.

OL Alvin Bailey, Arkansas
OL D.J. Fluker, Alabama
OL Travis Frederick, Wisconsin

DL DeAndre Coleman, California
DL Sharrif Floyd, Florida
DL Jonathan Hankins, Ohio St.
DL Brandon Jenkins, Florida St.
DL Damontre Moore, Texas A&M
DL Sheldon Richardson, Missouri
DL Akeem Spence, Illinois

CB David Amerson, North Carolina St.
CB Greg Reid, Florida St.
CB Xavier Rhodes, Florida St.
CB Tyrann Mathieu, LSU

RETURNING TO SCHOOL:
QB Derek Carr, Fresno St.
QB A.J. McCarron, Alabama
QB Logan Thomas, Virginia

RB James Sims, Kansas

WR Michael Harrison, Oklahoma St.
WR Devin Street, Pittsburgh

OL Zach Fulton, Tennessee
OL Ju'Wuan James, Tennessee
OL Antwan Lowery, Rutgers

DL Aaron Donald, Pittsburgh
DL Dominique Easley, Florida
DL Ra'Shede Hageman, Minnesota
DL Louis Nix, Notre Dame

LB Anthony Barr, UCLA
LB C.J. Mosley, Alabama

 

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Russ Lande's posted his top 200 prospects. A lot of head scratchers/shockers there as far as I'm concerned.

NFP's Top 200 Draft Prospects - Version 2.0 | National Football Post

 

[ChrisPozz]

Senior Bowl has announced more accepted invitations:

Alabama LB Nico Johnson
Alabama S Robert Lester
Alabama LS Carson Tinker
Auburn TE Philip Lutzenkirchen
Brigham Young DE Ezekiah Ansah
California C Brian Schwenke
California CB Marc Anthony
Clemson DE Malliciah Goodman
Connecticut LB Trevardo Williams
Connecticut CB Dwayne Gratz
Connecticut CB Blidi Wreh-Wilson
Florida RB Mike Gillislee
Florida OT Xavier Nixon
Florida State DT Everett Dawkins
Georgia WR Tavarres King
Georgia DT John Jenkins
Georgia S Bacarri Rambo
Georgia S Shawn Williams
Illinois OG Hugh Thornton
Illinois DE Michael Buchanan
Kansas State LB Arthur Brown Jr.
Michigan State CB Johnny Adams
Mississippi State CB Johnthan Banks
Missouri Southern State DT Brandon Williams
North Carolina LB Kevin Reddick
Ohio State OT Reid Fragel
Oklahoma State K Quinn Sharp
SMU (Southern Methodist) DE Margus Hunt
South Florida DT Corey Grissom
Tennessee OT Dallas Thomas
Texas DE Alex Okafor
Texas A&M Sean Porter
UCLA RB Johnathan Franklin
UCLA DE Datone Jones
UCLA P Jeff Locke
William & Mary CB B.W. Webb
Wisconsin RB Montee Ball

Here is the list of everybody so far:

Alabama LB Nico Johnson
Alabama S Robert Lester
Alabama LS Carson Tinker
Arkansas QB Tyler Wilson
Arkansas WR Cobi Hamilton
Auburn TE Philip Lutzenkirchen
Brigham Young DE Ezekiah Ansah
California C Brian Schwenke
California CB Marc Anthony
Clemson DE Malliciah Goodman
Connecticut LB Trevardo Williams
Connecticut CB Dwayne Gratz
Connecticut CB Blidi Wreh-Wilson
Cornell OG J.C. Tretter
Elon WR Aaron Mellette
Florida RB Mike Gillislee
Florida OT Xavier Nixon
Florida International SS Johnathan Cyprien
Florida State QB EJ Manuel
Florida State DT Everett Dawkins
Florida State K Dustin Hopkins
Georgia WR Tavarres King
Georgia DT John Jenkins
Georgia CB Sanders Commings (likely to accept)
Georgia S Bacarri Rambo
Georgia S Shawn Williams
Georgia Southern S J.J. Wilcox
Illinois OG Hugh Thornton
Illinois DE Michael Buchanan
Kansas State WR Chris Harper
Kansas State LB Arthur Brown Jr.
Kent State OT Brian Winters
Kentucky OG Larry Warford
Louisiana Tech WR Quinton Patton
Louisiana Tech P Ryan Allen
Marshall WR Aaron Dobson
Michigan State CB Johnny Adams
Mississippi State CB Johnthan Banks
Missouri OLB Zaviar Gooden
Missouri Southern State DT Brandon Williams
North Carolina LB Kevin Reddick
North Carolina State QB Mike Glennon
Ohio State OT Reid Fragel
Ohio State DE/LB John Simon
Oklahoma State K Quinn Sharp
Oregon RB Kenjon Barner
Oregon LB Kiko Alonso
Oregon State WR Markus Wheaton
Oregon State CB Jordan Poyer
Penn State DT Jordan Hill
Purdue DT Kawann Short
Rice WR Vance McDonald
Rutgers LB Khaseem Greene
San Diego State CB Leon McFadden
San Jose State TE Ryan Otten
SMU (Southern Methodist) DE Margus Hunt
Southeastern Louisiana CB Robert Alford
Southern Mississippi LB Jamie Collins
South Florida DT Corey Grissom
Tennessee OT Dallas Thomas
Texas DE Alex Okafor
Texas A&M LB Sean Porter
UCLA RB Johnathan Franklin
UCLA DE Datone Jones
UCLA P Jeff Locke
Utah State CB Will Davis
Virginia LT Oday Aboushi
Washington CB Desmond Trufant
West Virginia WR Tavon Austin
William & Mary CB B.W. Webb
Wisconsin RB Montee Ball
Wisconsin OT Rick Wagner

 

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Senior Bowl has announced more accepted invitations:

Alabama LB Nico Johnson
Alabama S Robert Lester
Alabama LS Carson Tinker
Auburn TE Philip Lutzenkirchen
Brigham Young DE Ezekiah Ansah
California C Brian Schwenke
California CB Marc Anthony
Clemson DE Malliciah Goodman
Connecticut LB Trevardo Williams
Connecticut CB Dwayne Gratz
Connecticut CB Blidi Wreh-Wilson
Florida RB Mike Gillislee
Florida OT Xavier Nixon
Florida State DT Everett Dawkins
Georgia WR Tavarres King
Georgia DT John Jenkins
Georgia S Bacarri Rambo
Georgia S Shawn Williams
Illinois OG Hugh Thornton
Illinois DE Michael Buchanan
Kansas State LB Arthur Brown Jr.
Michigan State CB Johnny Adams
Mississippi State CB Johnthan Banks
Missouri Southern State DT Brandon Williams
North Carolina LB Kevin Reddick
Ohio State OT Reid Fragel
Oklahoma State K Quinn Sharp
SMU (Southern Methodist) DE Margus Hunt
South Florida DT Corey Grissom
Tennessee OT Dallas Thomas
Texas DE Alex Okafor
Texas A&M Sean Porter
UCLA RB Johnathan Franklin
UCLA DE Datone Jones
UCLA P Jeff Locke
William & Mary CB B.W. Webb
Wisconsin RB Montee Ball

Here is the list of everybody so far:

Alabama LB Nico Johnson
Alabama S Robert Lester
Alabama LS Carson Tinker
Arkansas QB Tyler Wilson
Arkansas WR Cobi Hamilton
Auburn TE Philip Lutzenkirchen
Brigham Young DE Ezekiah Ansah
California C Brian Schwenke
California CB Marc Anthony
Clemson DE Malliciah Goodman
Connecticut LB Trevardo Williams
Connecticut CB Dwayne Gratz
Connecticut CB Blidi Wreh-Wilson
Cornell OG J.C. Tretter
Elon WR Aaron Mellette
Florida RB Mike Gillislee
Florida OT Xavier Nixon
Florida International SS Johnathan Cyprien
Florida State QB EJ Manuel
Florida State DT Everett Dawkins
Florida State K Dustin Hopkins
Georgia WR Tavarres King
Georgia DT John Jenkins
Georgia CB Sanders Commings (likely to accept)
Georgia S Bacarri Rambo
Georgia S Shawn Williams
Georgia Southern S J.J. Wilcox
Illinois OG Hugh Thornton
Illinois DE Michael Buchanan
Kansas State WR Chris Harper
Kansas State LB Arthur Brown Jr.
Kent State OT Brian Winters
Kentucky OG Larry Warford
Louisiana Tech WR Quinton Patton
Louisiana Tech P Ryan Allen
Marshall WR Aaron Dobson
Michigan State CB Johnny Adams
Mississippi State CB Johnthan Banks
Missouri OLB Zaviar Gooden
Missouri Southern State DT Brandon Williams
North Carolina LB Kevin Reddick
North Carolina State QB Mike Glennon
Ohio State OT Reid Fragel
Ohio State DE/LB John Simon
Oklahoma State K Quinn Sharp
Oregon RB Kenjon Barner
Oregon LB Kiko Alonso
Oregon State WR Markus Wheaton
Oregon State CB Jordan Poyer
Penn State DT Jordan Hill
Purdue DT Kawann Short
Rice WR Vance McDonald
Rutgers LB Khaseem Greene
San Diego State CB Leon McFadden
San Jose State TE Ryan Otten
SMU (Southern Methodist) DE Margus Hunt
Southeastern Louisiana CB Robert Alford
Southern Mississippi LB Jamie Collins
South Florida DT Corey Grissom
Tennessee OT Dallas Thomas
Texas DE Alex Okafor
Texas A&M LB Sean Porter
UCLA RB Johnathan Franklin
UCLA DE Datone Jones
UCLA P Jeff Locke
Utah State CB Will Davis
Virginia LT Oday Aboushi
Washington CB Desmond Trufant
West Virginia WR Tavon Austin
William & Mary CB B.W. Webb
Wisconsin RB Montee Ball
Wisconsin OT Rick Wagner

The bolded are the ones I wanna really watch for various reasons. I'd hope Wilson does enough to make himself out of reach for the Cardinals, too.

 

[ChrisPozz]

USC receiver Robert Woods to announce NFL draft decision Monday - latimes.com

 

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The bolded are the ones I wanna really watch for various reasons. I'd hope Wilson does enough to make himself out of reach for the Cardinals, too.

Clyde, you already know what guys like Austin, Wilson, Banks, Jenkins are capable of. I thought the bolded meant that guys you have seen play and have a serious interest on (really like), however, you want to see how they respond to better competition.

As for me guys like Ansah, and Austin is off that list because I know they are legit and can be a force to be wreckoned with...

My list below (persons in bold) is compiled of players I really like but because of lack of supporting cast (i.e Glennon), or lack of competion (Hunt/Alford) I want to keep a close eye on to see how they respond:


Alabama LB Nico Johnson
Alabama S Robert Lester
Alabama LS Carson Tinker
Arkansas QB Tyler Wilson
Arkansas WR Cobi Hamilton
Auburn TE Philip Lutzenkirchen
Brigham Young DE Ezekiah Ansah
California C Brian Schwenke
California CB Marc Anthony
Clemson DE Malliciah Goodman
Connecticut LB Trevardo Williams
Connecticut CB Dwayne Gratz
Connecticut CB Blidi Wreh-Wilson
Cornell OG J.C. Tretter
Elon WR Aaron Mellette
Florida RB Mike Gillislee
Florida OT Xavier Nixon
Florida International SS Johnathan Cyprien
Florida State QB EJ Manuel
Florida State DT Everett Dawkins
Florida State K Dustin Hopkins
Georgia WR Tavarres King
Georgia DT John Jenkins
Georgia CB Sanders Commings (likely to accept)
Georgia S Bacarri Rambo
Georgia S Shawn Williams
Georgia Southern S J.J. Wilcox
Illinois OG Hugh Thornton
Illinois DE Michael Buchanan
Kansas State WR Chris Harper
Kansas State LB Arthur Brown Jr.
Kent State OT Brian Winters
Kentucky OG Larry Warford
Louisiana Tech WR Quinton Patton
Louisiana Tech P Ryan Allen
Marshall WR Aaron Dobson
Michigan State CB Johnny Adams
Mississippi State CB Johnthan Banks
Missouri OLB Zaviar Gooden
Missouri Southern State DT Brandon Williams
North Carolina LB Kevin Reddick
North Carolina State QB Mike Glennon
Ohio State OT Reid Fragel
Ohio State DE/LB John Simon
Oklahoma State K Quinn Sharp
Oregon RB Kenjon Barner (let's see how you do without the spread)
Oregon LB Kiko Alonso
Oregon State WR Markus Wheaton
Oregon State CB Jordan Poyer
Penn State DT Jordan Hill
Purdue DT Kawann Short
Rice WR Vance McDonald
Rutgers LB Khaseem Greene
San Diego State CB Leon McFadden
San Jose State TE Ryan Otten
SMU (Southern Methodist) DE Margus Hunt
Southeastern Louisiana CB Robert Alford
Southern Mississippi LB Jamie Collins
South Florida DT Corey Grissom
Tennessee OT Dallas Thomas
Texas DE Alex Okafor
Texas A&M LB Sean Porter
UCLA RB Johnathan Franklin
UCLA DE Datone Jones
UCLA P Jeff Locke
Utah State CB Will Davis
Virginia LT Oday Aboushi
Washington CB Desmond Trufant
West Virginia WR Tavon Austin
William & Mary CB B.W. Webb
Wisconsin RB Montee Ball
Wisconsin OT Rick Wagner

It's really unfortunate that Darius Slay was not invited. That's one prospect I really want to take a closer look at but that opportunity is gone...Did they even play their bowl game yet?

 

[ChrisPozz]

It's really unfortunate that Darius Slay was not invited. That's one prospect I really want to take a closer look at but that opportunity is gone...Did they even play their bowl game yet?

January 1st.

 

[ChrisPozz]

Barkley will not play in the Sun Bowl on Monday vs. GA Tech.

 

[BINGO]

January 1st.

Thanks!

 

[BINGO]

Barkley will not play in the Sun Bowl on Monday vs. GA Tech.

Damn it. Now all he has left is the SB and the NFL combine. His injury must be more serious than what they are revealing...?