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Pauline: Scouts giving CB Davis 1st rd grades

SI's Tony Pauline passes along word that Utah State senior CB Will Davis is receiving first-round grades from "several" scouts.

Davis was apparently graded as an undrafted free agent prior to this season, but the JUCO product has shown well in his first year as a full-time starter. Last Saturday, Davis' clutch interception stopped a first half drive and his matchup against Louisiana Tech senior receiver Quinton Patton is certainly one evaluators will watch during the pre-draft process.

Source: Sports Illustrated

Tue, Nov 20, 2012 09:50:00 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

Feldman: Good chance WR Lee sees D snaps

CBS Sports' Bruce Feldman writes "there's a good chance" USC junior WR Marqise Lee will see snaps on defense this season.

There was talk of Lee attempting to convince coaches to allow him to play some cornerback last season. The vertical receiver ranks No. 5 on Feldman's "Freak List." USC receiver coach Tee Martin added "He's gotta be in the top five of the most freakish athletes I've ever been around."

Source: CBS Sports

May 22 - 12:11 PM

Barr: I will be able to play faster in 2013

UCLA senior OLB Anthony Barr expects to play faster in 2013.

"I’m able to play a lot faster because I understand the defense, my assignments," Barr said. That is scary. The Bruin pass rusher has a limited amount of pass rushing experience, but his ability to bend around the edge and consistent closing speed will put his name firmly in the early first-round discussion.

Source: Dane Brugler on Twitter

May 22 - 9:04 AM

Hageman checks in at No. 2 on 'Freaks List'

Minnesota senior DL Ra'Shede Hageman checks in at No. 2 on CBS Sports college football writer Bruce Feldman's "Freak List."

"Not only does he have the 36-inch vert, but he also has bench-pressed 465 pounds and clocked an electronically timed 10-yard sprint in 1.57 seconds," Feldman writes. That 10 yard split would be .07 faster than Terron Armstead's time, and not defensive tackle jumped higher than 33 inches during this year's Combine. His frame translates very well to a five technique end spot in a three man front.

Source: CBS Sports

May 22 - 8:54 AM

C Swanson's mobility mentioned w/ Joe Thomas'

Arkansas strength coach Ben Herbert, who spent time at Wisconsin, said senior C Travis Swanson's mobility is impressive.

"His movement ability is second only to (Cleveland Browns All-Pro left tackle) Joe Thomas out of linemen that I have worked with in the last 12 years," said Herbert. Swanson reportedly ran a three-cone time of 7.39 seconds, which is important for the center spot. In terms of Combine tests, our own Josh Norris believes the 20 yard shuttle is a better predictor of future success.

Source: CBS Sports

May 21 - 2:52 PM