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Murray does not rule out declaring for NFL

Georgia junior QB Aaron Murray did not rule out the possibility of declaring for April's draft when asked about the decision Tuesday.

"I’m not worried about that until after the season and then I’ll sit down with my family and make the best decision for myself and my future," Murray said. "I’m having too much fun right now." A week ago, SI's Tony Pauline stated that Murray would likely enter the draft, which surprised us. At one point, the Bulldog was the most consistent top name quarterback in the junior class.

Source: Athens Banner-Herald

Wed, Nov 21, 2012 09:04:00 AM

Dee Ford visited the Falcons on Tuesday

Auburn edge rusher Dee Ford visited the Falcons on Tuesday, according to Aaron Wilson.

Wilson adds Ford previously visited the Texans and privately worked out for the New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots, Indianapolis Colts, Houston Texans and the Falcons. Ford might stick to a sub-package pass rushing role early, until he learns how to anticipate run blocking angles.

Source: National Football Post

Apr 23 - 11:36 AM

Pauline: Panthers 'very high' on OL Bitonio

The Panthers are "very high" on Nevada OL Joel Bitonio, according to draft insider Tony Pauline.

Per Pauline, the Panther have visited Bitonio on two separate occasions and the Bucs are "enamored" with his skills. Bitonio projects at tackle or guard, and he did very well on an island this year against Anthony Barr and Demarcus Lawrence. The end of the first-round is a real possibility.

Source: TFY Draft Insider

Apr 23 - 11:18 AM

Report: CAR working out WR Adams again

The Panthers are working out Fresno State WR Davante Adams for a second time, according to draft insider Tony Pauline.

"I’m told the top two receiver targets for the Panthers are Brandin Cooks of Oregon State and Marqise Lee of USC," Pauline added. Adams has also visited the Falcons, Lions and Chargers, as well as being worked out by the Titans. He should be a second-round pick.

Source: TFY Draft Insider

Apr 23 - 11:15 AM

Report: Pats 'incredibly high' on QB Savage

The Patriots are "incredibly high" on Pittsburgh QB Tom Savage and "will consider using a pick to acquire the signal caller during the draft," reports draft insider Tony Pauline.

Pauline said he's known about New England's interest in Savage since the combine, and adds that "some in the organization" are calling Savage "Tom #2." If you need to ask who Tom #1 is, you're in the wrong place. "I’m told Savage impressed the franchise during combine interviews, especially when former Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano was on hand," wrote Pauline. "Evidently Savage took responsibility for the 2011 situation when he left the Rutgers football program, which was then headed by Schiano. Both the Patriots and Schiano were impressed by Savage’s maturity in discussing his departure." The analyst believes evaluators sweetened to Savage when they divided his 2013 game tape into halves, putting great faith in his potential based on the decreased mistakes and improved accuracy in the latter half. Extrapolations like that can be terribly dangerous, but the Patriots have identified magic in unlikely places before.

Source: Monday Morning Quarterback

Apr 22 - 4:57 PM

Broncos bring in Alabama ILB CJ Mosley

Alabama ILB CJ Mosley visited the Broncos on Monday and Tuesday.

The only reason Mosley should be available at pick No. 31 is if others teams fail Mosley due to medicals. He is a complete linebacker, in terms of progressing from his foundation his coverage to being stout against the run. The Broncos lost Wesley Woodyard in free agency.

Source: Denver Post

Apr 22 - 3:50 PM

Blake Bortles caps visit list with four teams

Blake Bortles will not visit any more teams after travelling to Cleveland, capping his number at four.

The other three teams are the Jaguars, Texans and Raiders. Just because Bortles did not meet with a team, does not eliminate them from considering him. Visits and private workouts have somewhat meshed into one category.

Source: Albert Breer on Twitter

Apr 22 - 2:00 PM

Zack Martin is a top 10 talent for Mel Kiper

ESPN's Mel Kiper believes Notre Dame OL Zack Martin is a top 10 talent.

Kiper lists Martin as a tackle, while many evaluators (including this section) view his best fit at guard. "Lacks ideal length at left tackle, but his athleticism makes up for it," Kiper writes. We think Martin has extremely strong hands, but his wide base forces struggles against speed counter moves.

Source: ESPN

Apr 22 - 1:06 PM

Kiper ranks Taylor Lewan at No. 5 overall

ESPN's Mel Kiper ranked Michigan T Taylor Lewan as the No. 5 overall prospect in the 2014 class.

"Long and athletic, he's also a very good run-blocker. Would he have gone No. 1 last year? It's possible," Kiper stated. We are not nearly as high on Lewan, noting he does not show the same lateral agility as he does in a straight line. In fact, we would have selected all three top tackles last year over Lewan. Kiper ranks the Michigan product over Jake Matthews.

Source: ESPN

Apr 22 - 1:00 PM

Clowney and Mack to visit ATL on Wednesday

South Carolina edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney and Buffalo edge rusher Khalil Mack will visit the Falcons on Wednesday, according to Ian Rapoport.

After adding strength and size up front, we feel the Falcons need to add one of these two prospects in this class. However, a trade up might be necessary, even all the way up to No. 2. Mack would fit nicely in Mike Nolan's multiple front defense, and Clowney could be immediately inserted on the edge.

Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter

Apr 22 - 12:33 PM

Bama QB McCarron visiting the Browns Tuesday

Alabama QB AJ McCarron is visiting the Browns on Tuesday, according to Albert Breer.

McCarron worked out for the team last week and is scheduled to do the same for the Rams on May 1. The Browns have somewhat of a similar talent in Brian Hoyer, so we doubt they pounce on McCarron. In fact, Hoyer could be the better player of the two. McCarron has had a very quiet draft process in terms of exposure.

Source: Albert Breer on Twitter

Apr 22 - 11:35 AM

Report: Skov struggling to break 5.2 forty

Stanford ILB Shayne Skov struggled to break 5.2 seconds in the forty when running for scouts, according to draft insider Tony Pauline.

Skov has never been a fast player, but did look much better in 2013 compared to 2012. That 2012 season was hampered by injury, but Skov is a physical player who can make plays despite his lack of long speed. He should not draw more than a day three pick.

Source: Tony Pauline on Twitter

Apr 22 - 10:34 AM