2013 NCAA FB Season / 2014 NFL draft

[BINGO]

Charlie Strong - C - Cardinals

Texas will hire Louisville coach Charlie Strong, reports Bobby Burton of Horns247.

Texas athletic director Steve Patterson appeared to target Strong after whiffing on Nick Saban. Patterson was also known to have interviewed Vanderbilt's James Franklin, but it appears that the Commodores' coach finished runner-up. Yahoo Sports columnist Pat Forde wrote in a column Friday that Strong was "the absolute worst fit for the job" because "he wants to be left alone. That wouldn't fly at Longhorn Network University. If he's hired, you're free to wonder whether the people involved with the search asked the right questions and got the right answers."
Source: Bobby Burton on Twitter

Jan 3 - 11:17 PM

 

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Henry Josey - RB - Tigers

Missouri redshirt junior RB Henry Josey rushed for 92 yards and three touchdowns on 13 carries in a 41-31 victory over Oklahoma State in the Cotton Bowl.

Only two years removed from a gruesome knee injury, the speedy back toasted the Cowboys in a huge game for the Tigers' program. Josey may have been playing in his final collegiate game. He told the Colombia Missourian in the days leading up to the game that he was thinking of bolting for the NFL. "Admits the possibility of another injury could factor in to decision," tweeted Missourian reporter Matthew Fairburn. Josey's decision could come down to what he hears back from the NFL's draft advisory board.
Source: Matthew Fairburn on Twitter

Jan 4 - 1:17 AM

 

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Greg Robinson - T - Tigers

Auburn redshirt sophomore T Greg Robinson told ESPN's Joe Schad he received a first-round projection from the NFL Draft Advisory Board.

Robinson "doesn't want to hurt his teammates but said helping Mom is big factor," Schad added. The massive left tackle is a bully in the running game and has the athleticism and punch power to succeed in pass protection. He is a likely top-15 selection.
Source: Joe Schad on Twitter

Jan 4 - 12:55 PM

 

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This is a perfect example as to why some kids should return back to school. If you are able to stay healthy for another year, you could end up making much more money in the long run than you would have made as a 4th round prospect if you had entered a year early:

Kony Ealy - DL - Tigers

Missouri redshirt junior DL Kony Ealy will enter the NFL Draft.

Ealy received a third- to fourth-round projection prior to last year's draft, but his play improved this season and he could wind up as a top-20 selection. For a big frame he can win on the edge and offers some versatility to line up inside. The Dallas Cowboys could be very interested.
Source: Jimmy Burch on Twitter

Jan 4 - 11:40 AM

 

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Khairi Fortt - LB - Golden Bears

Cal junior LB Khairi Fortt will enter the NFL draft.

Fortt is a Penn State transfer and left the school at the same time as Silas Redd. "One NFL scout, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, thinks the 6-foot-2, 240-pound Fortt has the makings of a solid NFL outside linebacker and could be ideal for a 3-4 defense," Kristian Dyer writes.
Source: Metro US

Jan 4 - 1:21 PM

 

[BINGO]

Good decision for Braxton:

Braxton Miller - QB - Buckeyes

Ohio State junior QB Braxton Miller will return to school for his final season, according to SI's Pete Thamel.

Miller had been weighing his options for quite some time, leading some to believe he wanted to leave for the draft but was getting advice to stay. Miller did not have a very impressive bowl game against Clemson, and although he has improved as a passer this year he still has a long way to go.
Source: Sports Illustrated

Jan 4 - 5:56 PM

 

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This is one of the best guards in this year's draft. I didn't know he was that old though. I will drop him down slightly on my overall rankings because of that.

Xavier Su'a-Filo - G - Bruins

UCLA junior G Xavier Su'a-Filo has declared for the NFL draft.

Su'a-Filo turns 23 this month, which likely played into his decision. he played left tackle as a freshman then took a few years off due to a mission. He returned and alternated between tackle and guard. His home on the inside.
Source: Xavier Su'a-Filo on Twitter

Jan 4 - 5:15 PM

 

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Brett Hundley - QB - Bruins

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports UCLA redshirt sophomore QB Brett Hundley plans on returning to school for his redshirt junior season.

The decision seemed to be 50-50 over the last few weeks, with Hundley's camp reportedly interviewing representation. The truth is Hundley is not ready as a passer, but some team would have likely pounced in the first-round. He will look to improve his patience, decision making, and placement on the move during the 2014 season. We are still waiting on an official decision from Blake Bortles.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter

Jan 5 - 10:28 AM

 

[ChrisPozz]

Blake Bortles is entering the draft, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Don't know if he's confirmed it or not. Just saw the short tidbit without many details. Will look later.

 

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Blake Bortles is entering the draft, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Don't know if he's confirmed it or not. Just saw the short tidbit without many details. Will look later.

Blake Bortles - QB - Golden Knights

Beat writer Paul Tenorio reports UCF redshirt junior QB Blake Bortles will declare for the NFL draft on Monday.

Bortles threw for 3,581 yards and 25 touchdowns with nine interceptions in 2014, with a 67.8 completion percentage. He added 272 yards and six touchdowns on the ground. Bortles has good size and strong pocket movement, and displayed the ability to lift the talent around him. His velocity did seem to dip this year compared to 2012.
Source: Orlando Sentinel

Jan 5 - 7:40 PM

 

[ChrisPozz]

DAT to pass up senior year, enter draft - GoDucks.com - The University of Oregon Official Athletics Web Site

DAT = De'Anthony Thomas.

 

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DAT to pass up senior year, enter draft - GoDucks.com - The University of Oregon Official Athletics Web Site

DAT = De'Anthony Thomas.

I believe we may have three 3rd round picks in May's draft (comp pick for Dashon that is). If would seriously consider improving our our return team by adding him for that sole purpose. He is more explosive than LMJ with the ball in his hands. His stop and go ability is much better than LMJ's

De'Anthony Thomas - RB - Ducks

Oregon junior RB/WR De'Anthony Thomas will declare for the NFL draft.

Thomas will be seen as a luxury in the NFL, and it could be argued he was considered that this year for the Ducks. His career could travel in the way of Darren Sproles', which is best case scenario, or Dexter McCluster's, a role player who has not lived up to expectations. Every team might not be a great fit, but we would not be surprised if Thomas lands in the late second-round. He registered 246 yards and one touchdown through the air in 2013, while totaling 594 yards and another eight scores on the ground.
Source: Go Ducks

Jan 5 - 9:07 PM

 

[EKmane]

I believe we may have three 3rd round picks in May's draft (comp pick for Dashon that is). If would seriously consider improving our our return team by adding him for that sole purpose. He is more explosive than LMJ with the ball in his hands. His stop and go ability is much better than LMJ's

De'Anthony Thomas - RB - Ducks

Oregon junior RB/WR De'Anthony Thomas will declare for the NFL draft.

Thomas will be seen as a luxury in the NFL, and it could be argued he was considered that this year for the Ducks. His career could travel in the way of Darren Sproles', which is best case scenario, or Dexter McCluster's, a role player who has not lived up to expectations. Every team might not be a great fit, but we would not be surprised if Thomas lands in the late second-round. He registered 246 yards and one touchdown through the air in 2013, while totaling 594 yards and another eight scores on the ground.
Source: Go Ducks

Jan 5 - 9:07 PM

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjSp5o4YxGY]De' Anthony Thomas Highlight Video 2013 - YouTube[/ame]

 

[Hangman]

Jarvis Landry and Odell Beckham gone to the NFL

This draft is getting deep with good WR talent.

Landry more of a better catcher and route runner and Beckham is explosive. Both will be mid second round picks

 

[poewelch84]

Stephon Tuitt is leaving Notre Dame for the NFL.

 

[Yadahell]

Jarvis Landry and Odell Beckham gone to the NFL

This draft is getting deep with good WR talent.

Landry more of a better catcher and route runner and Beckham is explosive. Both will be mid second round picks

Big fan of Landry.

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[RedneckNiner]

Beckham and Landry are my two favorites in the draft.... Watkins too but there is virtually no chance he ends up being available when the Niners pick.

 

[JPurthe1]

Big fan of Landry.

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Was that Reid telling him "Hey I heard I may be headed to SF" "Want to join the HF #80 in Cali?"

 

[Yadahell]

Was that Reid telling him "Hey I heard I may be headed to SF" "Want to join the HF #80 in Cali?"

Haha- I like it! He'd already have a buddy on the team.....

 

[BINGO]

Jarvis Landry and Odell Beckham gone to the NFL

This draft is getting deep with good WR talent.

Landry more of a better catcher and route runner and Beckham is explosive. Both will be mid second round picks

I like Odell Beckham. He reminds me of Randall Cobb but with much better hands. I wouldn't mind a Cobb clone to our offense, but I'm not confident that Roman would use him correctly.