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Scout: Lacy a better prospect than T-R/Ingram

NFL Network's Bucky Brooks said he spoke with one evaluator who ranks Alabama RB Eddie Lacy above Trent Richardson and Mark Ingram.

We can buy Ingram, but Richardson is special. Sure, there are certain traits Lacy might have over Richardson, but as a complete package we prefer the latter. Eddie Lacy has a shot at a late first-round selection, but expect a top-40 pick.

Source: Josh Norris on Twitter

Sat, Feb 23, 2013 02:46:00 PM

Jeremiah: WR Richardson has Ginn's play speed

NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah compared Colorado WR Paul Richardson's play speed to Ted Ginn's.

"Richardson destroys pursuit angles when he gets in the open field. He has an extra gear." Jeremiah tweeted. The Colorado product can certainly get vertical downfield, which could earn him some Desean Jackson comparisons. We don't expect Richardson to be drafted in the top 50.

Source: Daniel Jeremiah on Twitter

Mar 10 - 5:02 PM

Marion Grice working back from broken fibula

Arizona State RB Marion Grice is still recovering from a broken left fibula and is expected to hold a pro day workout on April 8.

Grice attempted to play through leg injuries in November and December, but we did not know the ailment was so serious. The running back did not work out at the NFL Combine. Grice's best trait might be his comfort as a receiver.

Source: NFL.com

Mar 10 - 4:12 PM

Brandt: DT Sutton is a third day pick at best

NFL.com's Gil Brandt believes Arizona State DT Will Sutton is a third day pick "at best."

"He showed a strong club in his workout, but other than that he was pretty average," Brandt writes. "This is a guy who some projected as a first-round pick last summer, but after further review he’s probably a third-day pick at best." Rotoworld's Josh Norris is still a big fan of Sutton's, citing his hand use to keep the opposition off balance, but Sutton's balance did take a hit with the added weight.

Source: NFL.com

Mar 10 - 4:01 PM

Brugler: Inj or not, CB Colvin isn't top 100

With or without injury, CBS Sports' Dane Brugler does not view Oklahoma CB Aaron Colvin as a top 100 selection.

"Someone is going to have to sell me on" Colvin, Brugler tweeted. "Injury or not, I see a day 3 prospect." Many mentioned Colvin as a top-40 possibility prior and during the Senior Bowl, but a torn ACL at the event slowed his momentum. Oklahoma corners do not have a strong history in the NFL.

Source: Dane Brugler on Twitter

Mar 10 - 1:19 PM

Aaron Lynch runs mid-4.6 forty at his pro day

USF edge player Aaron Lynch ran two forty times of 4.66 and 4.68 seconds at the school's Pro Day.

Lynch also posted a 29-inch vertical jump, which is not good. The Notre Dame transfer has been dealing with hamstring issues, which kept him out of the Combine, and they reportedly flared up again during the workout. Lynch has all the talent in the world, and looked to be a rising star as an end in an odd front while at Notre Dame. His game and frame drastically changed at USF, however, so many teams will have more questions than answers.

Source: Tony Pauline on Twitter

Mar 10 - 11:14 AM

Brugler: I would not select Manziel in top 25

CBS Sports' Dane Brugler would not select Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel in the top 25.

"I've gone back and watched and re-watched Johnny Manziel - and I still grade him the same," Brugler tweeted. The draft analyst still ranks Teddy Bridgewater No. 1 overall and Blake Bortles at No. 9. In fact, Brugler listed Derek Carr over Manziel in his last set of rankings. The expectation is for Manziel to be a top 10 pick, but anything is possible for such a unique talent.

Source: Dane Brugler on Twitter

Mar 10 - 10:49 AM

Mayock: Watkins amongst best WRs of decade

NFL Media analyst Mike Mayock calls Clemson WR Sammy Watkins one of the best wide receivers he has seen on tape in the last decade.

This is a truly impressive statement when you consider the WRs Mayock has scouted over the past 10 years, a list that includes A.J. Green (Georgia/Bengals), Calvin Johnson (Georgia Tech/Lions), Dez Bryant (Oklahoma State/Cowboys), Roddy White (UAB/Falcons), Larry Fitzgerald (Pittsburgh/Cardinals), Julio Jones (Alabama/Falcons), Michael Crabtree (Texas Tech/49ers) and DeSean Jackson (Cal/Eagles). Watkins is a top-10 lock, and some (including NFL.com's Gil Brandt) insist there is no chance he's falling below Oakland at No. 5.

Source: NFL.com

Mar 9 - 9:50 PM

McShay: Vikings lead 1st Rd. trade candidates

Scout.Inc's Todd McShay believes the Vikings are one of the "two or three likeliest teams to trade out of their first-round pick."

In a recently published mock draft, McShay slotted Oklahoma State CB Justin Gilbert No. 8 to the Purple, but he doesn't sound so sure of himself. "I could see them trying to aggressively move up if one of the top QBs (say, Johnny Manziel) dropped to No. 5, and I could see them moving back if there isn't a QB available at No. 8 in an attempt to grab more picks and take a lower-rated quarterback like Jimmy Garoppolo later," wrote McShay. "But if they stay put, I think the Vikings take the best player available, either offensive tackle Jake Matthews or cornerback Justin Gilbert out of Oklahoma State."

Source: ESPN Insider

Mar 9 - 9:32 PM

No Hyde-ing: RB to run another 40 on March 26

Ohio State RB Carlos Hyde will run another forty-yard dash on March 26 at an as-yet undisclosed location.

Hyde tweaked his left hamstring toward the end of a 4.62 forty at the Combine and then elected not to run at the Buckeyes' Pro Day last week because he's still feeling lingering affects. Hyde's non-forty work in Columbus impressed scouts, with NFL.com's Gil Brandt writing: "Hyde looked outstanding today in his position drills as a running back, and was especially impressive catching the ball." Once thought to be a second-round lock, Hyde's name has crept into the latter stages of the opening stanza. NFL Media analysts Bucky Brooks and Charles Davis both have Hyde ticketed No. 26 to the Browns.

Source: NFL.com

Mar 9 - 6:51 PM

Robinson best pt. of attack OL McShay's seen

Auburn T Greg Robinson slots No. 6 to the Falcons in Scout Inc.'s Todd McShay's mock draft.

"Short of Clowney falling to them at No. 6, which isn't going to happen, this is the scenario that would make the Falcons decision-makers happiest," McShay wrote. "Robinson is one of the four elite prospects in this year's class (along with Clowney, Watkins and Buffalo's Khalil Mack), and he's the most dominating offensive lineman at the point of attack that I've ever evaluated. He also has tremendous athleticism for his size, giving him the ability to hold his own in pass protection right away and the potential to be an excellent pass blocker over time." Sitting at No. 6 without a QB need, Atlanta is in a great spot; a can't-miss prospect is destined to drop into their laps.

Source: ESPN Insider

Mar 8 - 3:30 PM

Raiders want to trade back in 1st Round

Scout Inc.'s Todd McShay believes the Raiders would like to trade back in the first round.

McShay thinks Oakland would snap up UFC's Blake Bortles or Louisville's Teddy Bridgewater if either fell to No. 5. If neither does, they'll begin to work the phones in an effort to plug multiple roster holes, according to the analyst, who mentions WR Mike Evans, CB Justin Gilbert or OT Zack Martin as possible targets if they're able to consummate a swap. "If the Raiders are stuck here, I think they'll take the best player available, and in this scenario that would be either Greg Robinson or Watkins," McShay wrote. "I'll go with Watkins, who would bring big-play ability and an elite skill set at the receiver position."

Source: ESPN Insider

Mar 8 - 3:14 PM