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Jeremiah: LB Alonso a second-rounder on tape

The NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah believes Oregon LB Kiko Alonso has earned a second-round grade on tape.

"Alonso made 3-4 impact plays in every game I studied," Jeremiah writes. "He's had some off field stuff but he's a rock solid second-round pick on tape." We aren't as confident in Alonso as Jeremiah is, but the Duck certainly attacks edge runs with force. He tends to struggle when as to change directions or against misdirection.

Source: Daniel Jeremiah on Twitter

Feb 19 - 9:02 AM

Schad: QB Wes Lunt visited Illinois last week

ESPN's Joe Schad reports former Oklahoma State sophomore QB Wes Lunt visited Illinois late last week and "is sincerely considering transferring there."

"Lunt is considering Illinois because he grew up an Illini fan and he believes the spread offense operated by offensive coordinator Bill Cubit is a good fit," Schad writes. Reports surfaced last week that Oklahoma State has blocked Lunt from transferring to Big 12 and SEC schools, along with Southern Miss. Schad adds that the Pac-12 and Central Michigan are also prohibited.

Source: ESPN

May 20 - 1:11 PM

Kiper ranks Aggies' Evans as No. 3 overall WR

ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper ranks Texas A&M redshirt sophomore Mike Evans as the No. 3 overall WR for the 2014 draft.

"A big-time matchup problem, Evans has the length of an NFL tight end, and maybe even a bigger catch radius, because he has long arms on a 6-5 frame," Kiper writes. "The question for Evans will be if he can show enough quick-twitch explosiveness and strength to beat jams and the straight-line speed to beat defenders over the top."

Source: ESPN

May 20 - 12:51 PM

Weidl: Get to know Beavers junior DE Crichton

Scouts Inc.'s Kevin Weidl thinks evaluators should "get to know" Oregon State redshirt junior DE Scott Crichton.

"Tone setter," Wiedl tweeted. "Strong, powerful and relentless. Wins outside and inside. Impressive tape." Weidl went on to praise Crichton's active and heavy hands. "Strong understanding of leverage points. Can generates pressure as pass rusher in multiple ways." He recorded 17.5 tackles for loss, including nine sacks, in 2012.

Source: Kevin Weidl on Twitter

May 20 - 11:58 AM

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