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Clemson RB Ellington considered top ACC back

CBS Sports draft analyst Dane Brugler considers RB Andre Ellington Clemson's top draft-eligible prospect.

Brugler singles out Ellington's explosive lateral burst in short areas and improved vision to avoid tacklers. After eclipsing 1,100 yards and 11 touchdowns last season, Ellington underwent minor ankle surgery in April but is not expected to miss any time. He is not going to break a large amount of tackles, but Ellington could excel in a one cut, zone heavy blocking scheme. His breakaway speed is outstanding.

Source: CBS Sports

Wed, Jun 20, 2012 01:18:00 PM

Former TTU DT Simmons visiting Miami next

Former Texas Tech junior DT Delvon Simmons will visit Miami this weekend, according to CBS Sports' Bruce Feldman.

Simmons visited UCLA last week. The former five star recruit started every game in 2012, registering six tackles for loss, including two sacks. Simmons is reportedly interested in two programs close to his him: Penn State and Pittsburgh.

Source: Bruce Feldman on Twitter

May 25 - 12:47 PM

Jeremiah: QB Manziel's footwork needs polish

NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah believes Texas A&M redshirt sophomore QB Johnny Manziel's footwork needs a lot of polish.

Jeremiah did admit that Manziel is "pretty freaking fun to watch on tape!" and added he is "one of the most creative players I've studied." Manziel shines on broken plays, where he is able to improvise and keep the defense guessing, but it will be interesting to read evaluations for the next year or two.

Source: Daniel Jeremiah on Twitter

May 25 - 10:30 AM

Supplemental Draft a possibility for RB Sims?

CBS Sports' Dane Brugler wonders if senior RB Charles Sims' departure has something to do with the Supplemental Draft.

"It remains speculation at this time why Sims has decided to leave the program, but if ruled ineligible for whatever reason he would have the option of entering the 2013 NFL Supplemental Draft this summer," Brugler writes. Sims has already graduated from Houston, so he will be eligible to play for another program during the 2013 season.

Source: CBS Sports

May 24 - 12:18 PM

Pauline: No doubt LB Mack could be top 45

Draft insider Tony Pauline believes Buffalo LB Khalil Mack has a chance to be a top 45 selection.

Pauline noted the early selection might happen if Mack's height, weight, and speed check following a good performance during the upcoming 2013. He's a talented stand up rusher or conventional outside linebacker, but Mack does have some off-field issues on his record which could impact his evaluation.

Source: Tony Pauline on Twitter

May 24 - 9:56 AM

McShay: CB Purifoy needs to improve off cvg

Scouts Inc.'s Todd McShay believes Florida junior CB Loucheiz Purifoy needs to add strength and improve in off coverage.

However, McShay thinks the Florida defender "has feet, balance, hips, (and) instincts to become (a) top-tier NFL corner." He went on to add all three of the Gators' corners could be drafted. McShay's counterpart, Mel Kiper, listed Purifoy as the No. 10 overall prospect heading into the 2013 season.

Source: Todd McShay on Twitter

May 23 - 10:57 AM

Penn State QB Bench chooses USF over Miss St

Penn State sophomore QB Steven Bench will transfer to USF, according to Joe Schad of ESPN.

Bench chose USF over Mississippi State, and will reportedly have a chance to win the starting job this season. "I want to get my face in the play book and get ready to go," Bench said. "Coach Taggart is a real confident guy.... He (Taggart) will play anybody anywhere anytime." Due to NCAA sanctions, Bench will be eligible for the 2013 season.

Source: Joe Schad on Twitter

May 23 - 10:42 AM

Wes Lunt visiting Louisville early next week

Former Oklahoma State sophomore QB Wes Lunt will visit Louisville early next week.

Jeremy Rauch of ABC 20 in Illinois notes that there has been no word on if Lunt will appeal any "blocked" schools, including ones in the Big 12, SEC, and Pac-12, along with Southern Miss and Central Michigan. Louisville and Illinois appear to be the favorites at this time.

Source: Jeremy Rauch on Twitter

May 23 - 10:36 AM

Georgia TE Flournoy-Smith is transferring

Georgia sophomore TE Ty Flournoy-Smith is transferring.

The rising sophomore avoided a redshirt season last year due to the lack of depth at the position, but it obviously wasn't enough. Head coach Mark Richt said Flournoy-Smith will likely go to a junior college and has talked to Georgia Military College. He also left the door open for a possible return after the JUCO stint. The tight end was arrested in February for the misdemeanor charge of filing a false report of a crime.

Source: Dog Bytes

May 23 - 10:24 AM

Miami (OH) WR Harwell headed to Kansas

Former Miami (OH) WR Nick Harwell will transfer to Kansas.

Harwell was suspended from the team after being arrested, and he was not expected back this season. The fourth year senior was the school's best wide receiver, however, there were times where his hands were very inconsistent. Head coach Charlie Weis was optimistic that Harwell would be eligible for the 2013 season.

Source: Kansas City Star

May 23 - 9:51 AM

Shocker: Houston RB Charles Sims to transfer

Houston senior RB Charles Sims will transfer, according to Rob Sellers of Rivals.

Sims is an extremely talented runner and was poised for a great final season, so this news comes as a surprise. He led Houston with 851 rushing yards and 11 rushing touchdowns to go along with 37 receptions for 373 yards and three touchdowns. Sims will certainly have plenty of options in terms of landing spots. He has already graduated, so Sims will be eligible to play in 2013.

Source: Rob Sellers on Twitter

May 22 - 6:52 PM

Archer runs electronically timed 4.29 forty

Kent State senior RB/WR Dri Archer clocked an electronically timed 4.29 forty.

He checked in at No. 7 on CBS Sports' Bruce Feldman's "Freak List," with only two receivers or running backs listed ahead of him. "Despite his diminutive frame, Archer still ran for 1,429 yards and 16 TDs, with a 9-yard average per carry," Feldman writes. "In eight games Archer had at least one run of 43 yards or longer."

Source: CBS Sports

May 22 - 2:38 PM