2012 College Football / 2013 NFL Draft

[NinerSickness]

He's got less than 70 career carries.

Fewer.

 

[ChrisPozz]

Joe Schad:

Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops confirmed report Kenny Stills, Tony Jefferson entering NFL Draft

 

[Ray_Dogg]

Toilolo is entering the draft.

 

[ChrisPozz]

Tony Pauline:

Have been told Dion Jordan/OLB/Oregon highly unlikely to play at Senior Bowl due to shoulder/labrum injury


Here is the list of every accepted invitation I've been able to track down:

Alabama TE Michael Williams
Alabama LB Nico Johnson
Alabama S Robert Lester
Alabama LS Carson Tinker
Arkansas QB Tyler Wilson
Arkansas WR Cobi Hamilton
Auburn TE Philip Lutzenkirchen
Baylor WR Terrance Williams
Boise State CB Jamar Taylor
Brigham Young DE Ezekiah Ansah
California C Brian Schwenke
California CB Marc Anthony
Central Michigan OT Eric Fisher
Cincinnati TE Travis Kelce
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
Fresno State SS Phillip Thomas
Georgia WR Tavarres King
Georgia DT John Jenkins
Georgia CB Sanders Commings
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 State DE Lavar Edwards
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 DT Sylvester Williams
North Carolina LB Kevin Reddick
North Carolina State QB Mike Glennon
Notre Dame C Braxston Cave
Ohio State OT Reid Fragel
Ohio State DE/LB John Simon
Oklahoma QB Landry Jones
Oklahoma OT Lane Johnson
Oklahoma State K Quinn Sharp
Oregon RB Kenjon Barner
Oregon OG Kyle Long
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
San Jose State OG Dave Quessenberry
SMU (Southern Methodist) DE Margus Hunt
South Carolina S DJ Swearinger
Southeastern Louisiana CB Robert Alford
Southern Mississippi LB Jamie Collins
South Florida DT Corey Grissom
Stanford RB Stepfan Taylor (has not accepted yet)
Stanford OLB Chase Thomas
Tennessee OT Dallas Thomas
Texas DE Alex Okafor
Texas A&M WR Ryan Swope
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
Wake Forest FB Tommy Bohanon
Washington CB Desmond Trufant
West Virginia WR Tavon Austin
William & Mary CB B.W. Webb
Wisconsin RB Montee Ball
Wisconsin OT Rick Wagner

 

[ChrisPozz]

South Carolina WR Ace Sanders announced tonight he's returning to school. Bummer.

 

[EKmane]

NFL Draft Blog
Matthews, Joeckel headline OT class
January, 7, 2013PM ET
By Kevin Weidl

The Cotton Bowl matchup between Texas A&M and Oklahoma featured plenty of notable NFL prospects, and based on what I saw on television it was a good day for many of them.

A trio of Aggies who headlined the game could all be first-round picks, and right tackle Jake Matthews (Grade: 87) is the most intriguing of the three.

Matthews (6-foot-5, 305 pounds) is a junior and has not yet declared for the 2013 draft, but some scouts believe Matthews is an even better pro prospect than Aggies LT Luke Joeckel (96).

Matthews has made 26 starts the last two seasons and is likely playing on the right side only because Joeckel is on the left. Matthews was very strong at the top of his pass set against the Sooners, showing a good punch and the ability to shuffle his feet and mirror pass-rushers.


Jake Matthews appears every bit as good as higher-profile teammate Luke Joeckel.

He also displayed good inline power as a run blocker and took good angles to the second level to hit moving targets. Matthews could play on the right or left side at the next level, and if he is part of the 2013 class he could very well get into the first-round mix (potentially early-first) before all is said and done.

As for Joeckel (6-foot-6, 306 pounds), he's a durable three-year starter with plenty of experience against top competition, and his footwork and awareness are excellent. He's a smooth mover and adjusts well in space, and though he could get stronger overall in terms of his anchor, he's solidly in the top half of the draft's first round at this point.

If both Joeckel and Matthews enter the draft, they will add to what is shaping up as an intriguing offensive tackle class. I've talked recently about the incredible physical tools of Oregon's Kyle Long (who could get into the first-round mix). Michigan's Taylor Lewan (94) showed well against South Carolina DE Jadaveon Clowney recently, and Central Michigan's Eric Fisher (92) is an under-the-radar prospect who also has the look of a first-rounder.

Overall, there are nine offensive tackles -- including Virginia's Oday Aboushi (86), Tennessee's Dallas Thomas (85) and Alabama's D.J. Fluker (84) -- who currently carry at least a second-round grade, and Long isn't even in that group because he doesn't yet have a full evaluation.

Teams looking for help along the offensive front could have plenty of quality players to choose from when April rolls around.



Moore, other aggies shine

Aggies DE Damontre Moore (96) didn't dominate against Oklahoma, but with his lone tackle for loss, he showed the skills that currently have him rated as the No. 2 overall prospect on our board.

Moore (6-foot-4, 248 pounds) was quick off the ball, used his hands to disengage and was able to redirect to get into the backfield to bring down the ball carrier. That's what we've seen from him all season as he piled up 12.5 sacks and 21 tackles for loss. He plays with power, can reduce inside and rush from the interior, and his ability to get after the quarterback will likely make him a top-10 overall pick.

RB Christine Michael (59): Injuries have slowed Michael throughout his career, and there have been reports that he's not meshed well with coach Kevin Sumlin this season. Michael's frustration boiled over some when he was ejected from the game against Sam Houston State, and he did not get a carry in the Cotton Bowl. On tape, Michael (5-foot-11, 200 pounds) runs hard and with balance and shows the ability to fall forward and churn out some hidden yards. He's headed to the East-West Shrine game next week and has a chance there to prove his skill set and improve his current mid-round grade.

WR Ryan Swope (49): The Cotton Bowl was a nice ending to a solid season for Swope, who caught 8 passes for 104 yards and a touchdown against the Sooners. I like the instincts and savvy he shows as a route-runner, and his hands and focus in traffic are impressive. Swope has decent size (6-foot, 205 pounds) and could offer good value in the early part of Day 3.

OLB Sean Porter (48): His production dropped this season and Porter (6-foot-2, 230 pounds) is a little undersized for a 3-4 outside linebacker, but he could fit in the NFL as a strongside linebacker in a 4-3 scheme. He flashes some quickness and the ability to generate pressure with speed-to-power moves, but Porter looked a little tight in space and needs to get stronger taking on blocks. He'll need some polish and is in the fourth-to-fifth-round range at this point.



Jones leads OU prospects

The 2012 season was not a great one for Oklahoma QB Landry Jones (80), who was productive but continues to be a tough evaluation.

On one hand, when Jones (6-foot-4, 230 pounds) has a clean pocket he is a marksman with impressive arm talent. Against the Aggies he showed the ability to drive the ball accurately on intermediate and deep throws when given time. And while he'll never be elite in terms of buying time with his legs, Jones did look a little better this season in terms of pocket mobility and ability to get outside to make throws.

On the other hand, Jones often struggles in the face of pressure and doesn't always make good decisions when under duress. That's something NFL scouts will focus on, because most throws at the next level are made under pressure. You'd also like to see a little more fire from Jones as a leader.

I haven't yet closed the book on Jones because of his natural passing skills, and if he gets with a good coaching staff behind a strong offensive line he has starting potential. The ability to work off play-action would help him in the NFL, and if everything falls right, Jones could intrigue enough scouts to come off the board in the second round.
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S Tony Jefferson (82): His production has been excellent this season, and Jefferson's ability to fill downhill in run support and move down to play man coverage against slot receivers had him in our top 32 at one point this season. He has fluid hips and takes good angles as a tackler, though Jefferson (5-foot-11, 210 pounds) will have trouble with some quicker slot receivers in coverage. He is solidly in the Day 2 range. *****

WR Kenny Stills (73): He did have a drop on a back-shoulder fade he usually brings in, but overall Stills (6-foot, 190 pounds) displayed the body control that is one of his calling cards. He also runs savvy routes, is tough in traffic and is a good run-blocker. However, concerns remain about his deep speed and burst out of cuts, but overall Stills could have value late on Day 2 or early on Day 3.

CB Demontre Hurst (55): He's undersized (5-foot-10, 185 pounds), and the lack of speed Hurst showed while being beaten twice for touchdowns makes that even more of a concern. He did not show a second gear to recover, and even Hurst's improved instincts this season won't overcome his issues. Hurst carries a mid-Day 3 grade right now but looks like a late-rounder or a priority free agent.

S Javon Harris (40): He had nine tackles, an interception, a tackle for loss and a pass breakup against A&M, a game that reflects Harris' increased production all season long. He showed the ability to deliver blows in run support, though he won't drop down in coverage like Jefferson and was exposed a bit in coverage by the Aggies. Harris (5-foot-11, 205 pounds) has improved his instincts, though he's still a gambler at times and fits in the Day 3 range right now.

DE David King (32): I saw King live at West Virginia earlier this season, and his frame (6-foot-5, 270 pounds) is intriguing. With his strength and power, he could be a possible late-round flyer for a 3-4 team looking for an end who can hold up against the run.

WR Justin Brown (no grade): A transfer from Penn State, Brown is a big (6-foot-3, 214 pounds), imposing receiver who also has value as a punt returner. He didn't show much in terms of burst or ability to separate, but Brown has the size to win downfield battles. His hands can be inconsistent, though, and he has the look of a late-rounder.

I'm a huge Jefferson fan. I'd love to see him drafted as a ss, him or T.J. McDonald. Groom him for Whitners last season on contract.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6BtOQrRQko

 

[ChrisPozz]

Joe Schad: Dee Milliner was not ready to immediately declare for NFL Draft

 

[ChrisPozz]

Joe Schad:

D.J. Fluker said he'll have something to announce Wednesday

 

[clyde_carbon]

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 Michael Ford, LSU
RB Jawan Jamison, Rutgers
RB Stefphon Jefferson, Nevada
RB Eddie Lacy, Alabama
RB Marcus Lattimore, South Carolina
RB Trabis Ward, Tennessee St.
RB Spencer Ware, LSU
RB Cierre Wood, Notre Dame

WR Keenan Allen, California
WR Stedman Bailey, WVU
WR DeAndre Hopkins, Clemson
WR Justin Hunter, Tennessee
WR Cordarelle Patterson, Tennessee
WR Da'Rick Rogers, Tennessee Tech
WR Kenny Stills, Oklahoma
WR Marquess Wilson, Washington St.
WR Robert Woods, USC

TE Tyler Eifert, Notre Dame
TE Zach Ertz, Stanford
TE Gavin Escobar, SDSU
TE Levine Toilolo, Stanford
TE Jordan Reed, Florida
TE Dion Sims, Michigan St.

OL Alvin Bailey, Arkansas
OL D.J. Fluker, Alabama
OL Travis Frederick, Wisconsin
OL Taylor Lewan, Michigan
OL Justin Pugh, Syracuse

DL Sharrif Floyd, Florida
DL William Gholston, Michigan St.
DL Jonathan Hankins, Ohio St.
DL Brandon Jenkins, Florida St.
DL Joe Kruger, Utah
DL Corey Lemonier, Auburn
DL Bennie Logan, LSU
DL Barkevious Mingo, LSU
DL Sam Mongtomery, LSU
DL Damontre Moore, Texas A&M
DL Sheldon Richardson, Missouri
DL Akeem Spence, Illinois
DL Bjoern Werner, Florida St.

LB Jelani Jenkins, Florida
LB Jarvis Jones, Georgia
LB Kevin Minter, LSU
LB Alec Ogletree, Georgia

CB David Amerson, North Carolina St.
CB Mike Edwards, Hawaii
CB Tyrann Mathieu, LSU
CB Greg Reid, Florida St
CB Xavier Rhodes, Florida St.
CB Logan Ryan, Rutgers
CB Tharold Simon, LSU

S Matt Elam, Florida
S Tony Jefferson, Oklahoma
S Eric Reid, LSU

P Brad Wing, LSU

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

RB Silas Redd, USC
RB James Sims, Kansas

WR Michael Harrison, Oklahoma St.
WR Jordan Matthews, Vanderbilt
WR Ace Sanders, South Carolina
WR Devin Street, Pittsburgh

OL Zach Fulton, Tennessee
OL Ju'Wuan James, Tennessee
OL Antwan Lowery, Rutgers
OL Jake Matthews, Texas A&M

DL Aaron Donald, Pittsburgh
DL DeAndre Coleman, California
DL Dominique Easley, Florida
DL Ben Gardner, Stanford
DL Ra'Shede Hageman, Minnesota
DL Louis Nix, Notre Dame

LB Jeremiah Attaochu, Georgia Tech
LB Anthony Barr, UCLA
LB C.J. Mosley, Alabama
LB Trent Murphy, Stanford
LB Shayne Skov, Stanford
LB Kyle Van Noy, BYU

CB Justin Gilbert, Oklahoma St.
CB Bennett Jackson, Notre Dame
CB Bradley Roby, Ohio St.
CB Jason Verrett, TCU

S Lamarcus Joyner, FSU

 

[clyde_carbon]

South Carolina WR Ace Sanders announced tonight he's returning to school. Bummer.

I love watching him play but I'm still trying to figure out his niche in the NFL.

 

[clyde_carbon]

Notre Dame TE Tyler Eifert has declared for the draft.

 

[BINGO]

I'm a huge Jefferson fan. I'd love to see him drafted as a ss, him or T.J. McDonald. Groom him for Whitners last season on contract.

Tony Jefferson 2012 - YouTube

I wouldn't be happy with that scenario, but others share your sentiments:

NFL Mock Draft 2013 Picks 17-32

 

[ChrisPozz]

Geno Smith turned down his invitation to the Senior Bowl. I did not have him on my list I had compiled because that's only accepted invitations. And remember, just because a player has accepted an invitation doesn't mean he can't back out before the Senior Bowl starts.

 

[ChrisPozz]

Joeckel Declares for NFL Draft - Texas A&M Official Athletic Site - AggieAthletics.com

Taylor Lewan is expected to make up his mind this week as well.

 

[ChrisPozz]

Cal Football:

CB Steve Williams intends to declare for the NFL draft.

 

[ChrisPozz]

Joeckel Declares for NFL Draft - Texas A&M Official Athletic Site - AggieAthletics.com

Taylor Lewan is expected to make up his mind this week as well.

NFL Draft Bible:

Stanford Cardinal CB Terrence Brown will declare for the 2013 NFL Draft according to reports.

Texas A&M OT Luke Joeckel will declare for the NFL Draft #Aggies teammate Jake Matthews will return to school

 

[ChrisPozz]

Buffs lose lineman David Bakhtiari to NFL | CollegeFootballTalk

 

[ChrisPozz]

Will Carroll:

Just was told that Bama's Williams is going to "shatter" the bench press record at combine. Downside is not great predictor of NFL success.

 

[ChrisPozz]

Matt Moscona:

Mike Detillier also tells me #LSU OT Chris Faulk will announce Friday whether he is returning to LSU or declaring for the the NFL Draft

 

[ChrisPozz]

Geno Smith turned down his invitation to the Senior Bowl. I did not have him on my list I had compiled because that's only accepted invitations. And remember, just because a player has accepted an invitation doesn't mean he can't back out before the Senior Bowl starts.

Geno Smith skipping Senior Bowl | ProFootballTalk