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Zierlein: Fluker too slow off snap to be a T

The Sideline View's Lance Zierlein believes is it obvious that Alabama's D.J. Fluker is "too slow off the snap and with change of direction to be a T."

Zierlein is "not even sure its debatable" and projects Fluker to guard. The Alabama product "can be a tier 1 road grader, but will have major issues in pass protection if he's left out at" right tackle. Add Fluker's name to the list of prospects that evaluators seem split on.

Source: Lance Zierlein on Twitter

Feb 6 - 2:24 PM

Feldman: Ex-TTU DT Simmons will visit USC

CBS Sports' Bruce Feldman reports former Texas Tech junior DT Delvon Simmons will visit USC on Sunday.

Simmons is a former five star recruit and started every game in 2012, registering six tackles for loss, including two sacks. The Trojans are fairly young at the position, with future NFL prospects like George Uko and Leonard Williams leading the way, but that won't stop them from potentially adding Simmons to their roster.

Source: Bruce Feldman on Twitter

May 18 - 3:29 PM

Weidl: Keep an eye on Beavers CB Reynolds

Scouts Inc.'s Kevin Weidl believes evaluators should keep an eye out for Oregon State senior CB Rashaad Reynolds.

Reynolds "has popped on tape," Weidl tweeted. "Physical, instinctive and has ball production." Reynolds played alongside Jordan Poyer last season, who lacked outstanding physical skill but showed good awareness in a variety of coverages. The senior will start for the third straight year at the position.

Source: Kevin Weidl on Twitter

May 17 - 12:06 PM

Report: QB Lunt could be blocked from schools

Oklahoma State could be blocking sophomore QB Wes Lunt from transferring to Big 12 and SEC schools, along with Southern Miss, according to Jimmie Tramel.

Southern Miss has been the logical fit all along, since former Oklahoma State offensive coordinator Todd Monken took over the head coach role there. Other potential destinations not among these possible blocked locations are Illinois and Louisville.

Source: Jimmie Tramel on Twitter

May 17 - 10:39 AM

Boise St S Makinde runs a 4.24 in spring test

Boise State redshirt senior S Ebo Makinde ran a 4.24 forty during the team's spring testing.

The time was .04 faster than Makinde ran last year and obviously was the quickest on the roster. "Makinde was first in the three-cone drill and pro-agility test, second in the vertical jump and third in the broad jump," according to beat writer Chad Crippe.

Source: Idaho Statesman

May 16 - 11:20 AM

Zierlein: Mariota in the discussion for No. 1

The Sideline View's Lance Zierlein believes Oregon redshirt sophomore QB Marcus Mariota should be mentioned in the discussion for the No. 1 pick in 2014.

Zierlein mentions the popular choices of Jadeveon Clowney and Teddy Bridgewater as well. Mariota's natural tools are outstanding and he fits the new generation of quarterback prospects, however, it is a realistic question to ask if he will continue to improve at a steady pace without Chip Kelly.

Source: Lance Zierlein on Twitter

May 16 - 10:02 AM

De'Anthony Thomas ranks as Kiper's top RB

Oregon junior De'Anthony Thomas ranks as Mel Kiper's top draft-eligible RB for the 2014 Draft.

"Is he a running back?" Kiper asks. "He's a little bit of everything, but he's a running back on my board because handing him the ball is the quickest way to get it to him, and getting him the ball is the most important thing... Thomas will never be a bulk-carry runner, and he doesn't have the route-running skills of a guy like Tavon Austin, who he might be compared to based on the burst." Oregon will likely be running a similar offense in 2013, but it will be interesting to see if anyone takes a step back after the school lost Chip Kelly to the NFL.

Source: ESPN

May 16 - 9:34 AM

Kiper lists McCarron as the No. 2 senior QB

ESPN's Mel Kiper believes Alabama's A.J. McCarron is the No. 2 ranked QB among the senior class.

Clemson's Tajh Boyd ranks as the top senior prospect at the position. "But give McCarron credit, because he really can stretch defenses with his arm, and the fact that he doesn't make costly mistakes shouldn't just be labeled as a case where he's not allowed to take his shots," Kiper writes. David Fales, Logan Thomas, and Derek Carr round out the top five.

Source: ESPN

May 16 - 9:22 AM

USF HC Taggart says DE Lynch has matured

USF HC Willie Taggart believes redshirt sophomore DE Aaron Lynch has matured during his time at USF, and part of that transformation can be seen with his weight.

"The thing I really like is how much he has grown as a person in just the short amount of time that I've been here," Taggart said. "I came in and I heard he was this and he was that. That he wasn't accountable. That he was undisciplined. That he did things his own way. But the kid has been totally different since we've been here. He's really taken care of his business, on and off the field." Lynch currently weighs 245 pounds after playing at 270 while attending Notre Dame. Taggart would like Lynch to weigh in the 250-260 range.

Source: CBS Sports

May 15 - 12:47 PM

Weidl: QB Mariota needs major development

Scouts Inc.'s Kevin Weidl believes Oregon redshirt sophomore QB Marcus Mariota has loads of upside but needs major development.

Specifically, that development needs to be in the form of mechanics and footwork as a thrower. "Mariota misses strike zone and forces WRs to adjust too much limiting their YAC," Weidl tweeted. "All can improve if able to balance platform in lower half. Mariota will be very appealing for ZR teams. Decisive facilitator. Also long strider that can ruin pursuit angles when reaching 2nd level."

Source: Kevin Weidl on Twitter

May 15 - 12:21 PM

TCU's top DE Fields suspended for two games

TCU sophomore DE Devonte Fields has been suspended for the first two games of the 2013 season for violation of team policy.

Despite only being a freshman last year, Fields made his presence felt and is the top pass rusher on TCU's entire roster. He started all 13 games in 2012 and posted 18.5 tackles for loss including 10 sacks. The Horned Frogs open against LSU.

Source: Ralph Drusso on Twitter

May 15 - 12:06 PM

Zierlein: Get to know Texas A&M RT Ogbuehi

The Sideline View's Lance Zierlein believes evaluators should "get to know" Texas A&M redshirt junior RT Cedric Ogbuehi.

Ogbuehi is making the move from right guard to right tackle since senior Jake Matthews is switching to the blindside in 2013. "He will be right up there with Jake Matthews in next year's draft if he ends up coming out," Zierlein tweeted. There's a lot to like about the athletic Ogbuehi, but we expect him to stay for the 2014 season and move to the left tackle position, which seems to be the career path for recent Aggie tackles.

Source: Lance Zierlein on Twitter

May 15 - 8:40 AM