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Barkley plans on doing every drill at Combine

USC QB Matt Barkley told the Pensacola News Journal he plans on completing every drill at the Combine.

No direct quote was given, but Bill Vilona writes Barkley "has been able to resume throwing and said he plans to go through all the drills at the NFL Combine." "This is probably the biggest test of my life coming up," added Barkley. On his pre-draft process thus far, the quarterback commented, "I wanted to throw more, do more and really compete, but I had to trust the (trainers) and the program I was on."

Source: Pensacola News Journal

Mon, Feb 11, 2013 08:37:00 AM

Mettenberger (knee) to throw at LSU Pro Day

LSU QB Zach Mettenberger (knee) will throw at the LSU Pro Day on April 9.

Mettenberger underwent ACL surgery at the beginning of January. "The doctors are thoroughly impressed with where he is and the progress he has made," said Mettenberger's agent Seth Katz. "He's weeks ahead of schedule and it's nothing surprising." Mettenberger will not run the 40-yard dash at the exhibition. He attended the combine last month but only to undergo medical exams and get interviewed. Mettenberger's success at the NFL level is dependent on scheme fit.

Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune

Mar 7 - 8:44 PM

S Ward to undergo foot surgery next week

NIU S Jimmie Ward will undergo surgery to repair a stress fracture in his foot next week.

The six-to-eight week recovery timetable ensures that Ward will be healthy in time for the draft, and ready to go for minicamp. Ward is a versatile prospect capable of lining up in the slot or playing effective center field. If a safety-hungry team misses out on Alabama's Ha Ha Clinton-Dix and Louisville's Calvin Pryor, they'd do well to snatch up Ward, whom Rotoworld's Josh Norris believes is Pryor's equal.

Source: Brad Biggs on Twitter

Mar 7 - 6:36 PM

Cosell echoes questions with Teddy's frame

NFL Films' Greg Cosell is not high on Louisville QB Teddy Bridgewater, whom he believes doesn't have the "physical talent" to carry a professional team.

"The issue with Bridgewater is he's very slight. He's not a big body," Cosell said. "He's got a good, not a great, arm. Theoretically, he could make every throw, but making every throw when you have clean pockets is different than making every throw when you don't. He doesn't really drive the ball, Bridgewater. He's a bit of a short-armer." Cosell ranks UCF's Blake Bortles as the draft's top signal-caller. We disagree and remain proponents of Bridgewater, the consensus No. 1 QB during the regular season.

Source: Ross Tucker Podcast

Mar 7 - 5:49 PM

Cosell: QB Hundley correct to return to UCLA

UCLA redshirt junior QB Brett Hundley was wise to stay in school, says NFL Films' Greg Cosell.

"When I looked at him last year, I thought he really needed to stay in college, so he did the right thing in my opinion," Cosell said. Hundley threw for 3,071 yards, 24 touchdowns and nine interceptions and also rushed for 748 yards and 11 TDs during his sophomore campaign. Teams that don't secure their QB-of-the-future in May's draft have plenty to look forward to in 2015, as Florida State's Jameis Winston, Oregon's Marcus Mariota, and Hundley are each expected to declare early.

Source: The Beat of Sports

Mar 7 - 5:29 PM

Will Sutton drops another 6 lbs since Combine

Arizona State DT Will Sutton weighed in at 297 pounds at the school's pro day.

Sutton was 303 pounds at the NFL Combine and 315 pounds at the Senior Bowl. We understand many will be down on Sutton due to last season's weight gain, but the larger frame impacted Sutton's balance and base more than his quickness. Rotoworld's Josh Norris is still a massive fan of Sutton's game.

Source: Josh Norris on Twitter

Mar 7 - 3:59 PM

Jimmie Ward runs two 4.47 scout-timed forties

NIU S Jimmie Ward was timed by one scout at 4.47 seconds on two forties at the school's pro day.

Rotoworld's Josh Norris has said Ward is a top three safety in this class and has a legitimate chance to be a first-round pick. Ward's versatility to play corner, line up in the slot, or cover ground in the deeper portions of the field could lead to some Kenny Vaccaro comparisons.

Source: Brad Briggs on Twitter

Mar 7 - 1:12 PM

Greg Cosell: This is an 'average' QB class

When asked to rate the QB class of 2014, NFL Films' Greg Cosell called it "average."

Cosell went on to add that, even though he has not fully studied him, Oregon's Marcus Mariota would likely have been considered a true top five pick. "Not a manufactured one," Cosell said. The well respected NFL analyst does have UCF's Blake Bortles as his top prospect at the position, but notes he needs a lot of work in multiple areas. "Size is a big factor."

Source: The Beat of Sports

Mar 7 - 10:32 AM

Shazier re-injures hamstring, out of pro day

Ohio State off line of scrimmage LB Ryan Shazier re-injured his hamstring after his first forty, an unofficial 4.36, and will miss the remainder of the school's pro day.

This is upsetting, since Shazier elected not to run his forties at the Combine due to the lingering hamstring issue. The linebacker did produce some explosive measurements in the vertical and broad jump, however, and his athleticism stands out on film. Shazier has great length and closing speed and improved as a blitzer this season. He could be asked to matchup with tight ends in the NFL.

Source: Dan Hope on Twitter

Mar 7 - 10:12 AM

C-Mich RB Zurlon Tipton runs in the low 4.7s

Central Michigan RB Zurlon Tipton ran forty times of 4.70 and 4.71 seconds at the school's pro day.

After missing seven games this season due to a broken ankle, Tipton measured in at 5-foot-11 3/4 and 223-pounds. He posted a 32-inch vertical jump and a 9-foot-11 broad jump as well as a short shuttle time of 4.48 seconds and a 6.89 second 3-cone time. Tipton also recorded 17 bench press reps. The Chippewa has talent, but has a history of injuries.

Source: NFL.com

Mar 7 - 9:23 AM

Ka'Deem Carey narrowly improves forty time

Arizona RB Ka'Deem Carey ran forty times of 4.68 and 4.69 seconds at the school's pro day.

Carey barely improved his Combine time of 4.70 seconds, a number many were disappointed in. Apparently he worked with the wide receivers during his pro day workout, but teams have plenty of tape to look at Carey as a ball carrier.

Source: NFL.com

Mar 7 - 8:59 AM

South Carolina considering switch to 3-4

South Carolina is considering switching to a 3-4 front as their base defense.

"It depends on how much we get done (this spring)," defensive coordinator Lorenzo Ward said before adding, "I won’t say it’s definitely a 3-4. It’ll be more like how we used (Eric) Norwood in 2009 when he was here." Norwood was able to put his hand in the dirt or drop as a linebacker, making the Gamecocks' front very versatile. Defensive end Cedrick Cooper, linebackers Skai Moore and Jonathan Walton and freshman Bryson Allen-Williams could be options.

Source: Go Gamecocks

Mar 7 - 8:40 AM