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Kiper lists Cooper at No. 8, Warmack at 13

ESPN's Mel Kiper lists UNC G Jonathan Cooper at No. 8 overall, with Alabama's Chance Warmack slotted at No. 13.

Cooper is "nimble yet powerful," and "a potential star at left guard," according to Kiper. "Cooper has started since his redshirt freshman season, doesn't miss blocks, hits moving targets and has a great punch." For Warmack, Kiper writes "as a run-blocker, he simply takes defenders where he wants them to go, using great power and quickness at his size."

Source: ESPN

Fri, Mar 22, 2013 10:33:00 AM

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

QB Bortles goes No. 1 in McShay's mock draft

UFC's Blake Bortles slots No. 1 to the Texans in Scout Inc.'s Todd McShay's most recent mock draft.

"I still have Clowney as the No. 1 player and Bridgewater as the No. 1 QB on my board, but I consider Bortles to be the likeliest choice," wrote McShay. "He has the prototypical size and mental makeup that Houston is looking for, and my guess is that his weaknesses -- consistency and ball placement -- are things that Texans coach Bill O'Brien thinks he can fix." In addition, McShay likes the fit because new Houston coach Bill O'Brien previously coached under UCF coach George O'Leary. If O'Leary gives his old friend a strong Bortles endorsement, it might be difficult for O'Brien to pass on the prototypical dropback passer that his system prefers. "I'm sure some Texans fans will be asking about Johnny Manziel, but I don't think he really fits what O'Brien and this new regime are looking for," wrote McShay.

Source: ESPN Insider

Mar 8 - 2:29 PM

Bryant flashes 'big upside' in film session

Scouts Inc.'s Kevin Weidl says Clemson WR Martavis Bryant "flashed big upside on tape."

Bryant is an athletic freak who, at 6-foot-5 and 200 pounds, ran unofficial forty times of 4.34 and 4.35 seconds at the combine (and posted a 39-inch vertical and a 10-yard split of 1.53 seconds). "He is a bit straight line and can have trouble dropping his weight and separating from underneath coverage. However, in Bryant’s defense, he was not a great fit within offensive coordinator Chad Morris' scheme at Clemson which relied heavily on quick hitting underneath throws," wrote Weidl. The analyst believes Bryant will be a nice value selection on Day 2. "Bryant has the talent to become a strong No. 2 with a few years of development," he wrote. Weidl sees some of the late Chris Henry in Bryant.

Source: ESPN.com

Mar 8 - 2:13 PM

Report: 'Major red-flags' surface on DE Lynch

Draft insider Tony Pauline is being told that there are "major red-flags... coming out of the combine" on USF DE Aaron Lynch.

Pauline hasn't yet specified if the concerns are medical or character related, but this is disheartening news nonetheless. Lynch declared for the draft after his redshirt sophomore season with the Bulls. He missed the 2012 season after transferring from Notre Dame to South Florida and admitted in September to having an ego while playing for the Irish. This is a first-round physical talent who is likely to be available on the draft's third day. He could take off in the right scheme or wash out quickly.

Source: Tony Pauline on Twitter

Mar 8 - 1:17 PM

'Handful' of scouts prefer Mack to Clowney

A "handful of evaluators" prefer Buffalo OLB Khalil Mack to South Carolina DE Jadeveon Clowney, reports ESPN's Chris Mortensen.

Mortensen mentions Mack's "skills, consistency and versatility" in the report. Mack isn't more skilled than Clowney, who is one of the freakiest athletes to enter the NFL in the past decade. But he does offer more consistency than the hot-and-cold former Gamecock, and he's certainly more versatile, with a diversified skill set that will allow him to line up all over the place to put him in the best position to sic the quarterback.

Source: Chris Mortensen on Twitter

Mar 8 - 12:37 PM

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