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Brooks: A&M's Evans could be a No. 1 NFL WR

NFL.com's Bucky Brooks believes Texas A&M redshirt sophomore WR Mike Evans could be a potential No. 1 target in the NFL.

The Aggie receiver "has the size and physical dimensions that NFL coaches covet... that could make him a potential No. 1 receiver at the next level," Brooks writes. "Evans still must smooth out some of the rough spots in his game to earn a spot among the top-tier receivers in the college game..." Evans will benefit from NFL rules that prohibit contact from defenders, since he has the skills to win at the catch point against tight coverage.

Source: NFL.com

Fri, Sep 20, 2013 02:00:00 PM

40 QBs headed to Manning Passing Academy

40 college QBs and one WR are scheduled to attend the Manning Passing Academy as counselors.

The event runs from Thursday until Sunday, and many eyes will be on the events and drills the counselors participate in. Thanks to Johnny Manziel's exit last year, many will also be interested to see if all 41 stay the duration of the program. FSU's Jameis Winston and Oregon's Marcus Mariota headline the group. The full list can be found in the link below.

Source: The Times-Picayune

Jul 10 - 2:41 PM

Supplemental Draft ends with zero selections

No players were selected in the 2014 Supplemental Draft.

As expected. The draft ended as soon as it started since no team entered a bid on any of the four eligible prospects. Teams could give SMU running back Traylon Shead, Virginia-Lynchburg DT Lakendrick Ross, New Mexico WR Chase Clayton and UNC linebacker Darius Lipford a look during training camp, as each is now a free agent.

Source: Rob Rang on Twitter

Jul 10 - 1:03 PM

Noles WR Jesus Wilson arrested and charged

FSU sophomore WR Jesus "Bobo" Wilson was arrested and charged on Wednesday with vehicular grand theft in the third degree.

Tomahawk Nation believes this is Wilson's first run in with police, adding grand theft auto in the third degree carries a maximum sentence of five yeas in prison and a $5,000 fine. He played sparingly in 2013, catching three passes for 23 yards and total 89 return yards on eight punts.

Source: Sherrif's Office

Jul 10 - 11:09 AM

Thursday's Supplemental Draft names released

Four names have been confirmed as possible picks for Thursday's Supplemental Draft, including SMU RB Traylon Shead.

The other three names include: New Mexico wide receiver Chase Clayton, UNC linebacker Darius Lipford and Virginia-Lynchburg defensive tackle Lakendrick Ross. Shead is a larger than average running back, while Ross is a massive (6'4/336 lbs) defensive tackle. Multiple teams attended each prospect's pro day, but there is a legitimate chance none are selected. If a club does select one of these players, they lose a corresponding draft pick in the 2015 draft.

Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter

Jul 9 - 11:00 AM

Murray: No pressure from Manziel comparisons

Texas A&M true freshman Kyler Murray said he feels no pressure from being compared to former Aggies star Johnny Manziel.

"If anything, it's all cool. Johnny is Johnny and he does his thing. We do play similar and I can't deny that," Murray said. "But pressure? No, there's none of that going to A&M. Johnny left some big shoes to fill and they're going to miss him for sure and what he brought to the table." The 5-foot-11, 170-pounder is a five-star recruit currently attending Elite 11 at Nike's headquarters. Murray has lightning fast feet and a whip for an arm, which is why he's been drawing "The Next Johnny Football" label since he was winning two state championships in high school.

Source: NFL.com

Jul 8 - 9:12 PM

Pauline: UCLA's Hundley is a Round 2 prospect

TFY Draft Insider's Tony Pauline allotted UCLA redshirt junior QB Brett Hundley a second-round grade.

"Let the outrage commence!" he joked on Twitter. Hundley is perhaps the most polarizing preseason "elite" draft prospect. Some see a future franchise quarterback -- CBS Sports' Rob Rang tossed out a Randall Cunningham comparison last month -- worthy of a top 10 selection. Others, such as Pauline and Rotoworld's Josh Norris, see an intriguing developmental prospect unworthy of such an investment at this time. Hundley could drag the latter group to enlightenment by becoming a Heisman candidate this season, or he could force Rang and others off the bandwagon if he continues to make unforgivable mistakes under duress.

Source: TFY Draft Insider

Jul 8 - 8:17 PM

Trojans DL Bigelow out for season (torn ACL)

USC redshirt freshman DL Kenny Bigelow will miss the 2014 season with a torn ACL in his right knee.

The injury occurred during voluntary player workouts. Bigelow enrolled early last spring and promptly redshirted his first season. Without seeing him on the field it is tough to say if Bigelow can challenge for a starting spot in the future, but the Trojans will likely lose their top defensive prospect to the 2015 draft in Leonard Williams.

Source: USC Athletics on Twitter

Jul 8 - 2:48 PM

Weidl: Mariota & Williams in own Pac-12 tier

Scouts Inc.'s Kevin Weidl believes Oregon redshirt junior QB Marcus Mariota and USC junior DL Leonard Williams "are in a tier of their own" among Pac-12 prospects.

After these two, Weidl lists Stanford offensive tackle Andrus Peat, Oregon cornerback Ifo Ekpre-Olomu and UCLA redshirt junior quarterback Brett Hundley at No. 3, 4 and 5 respectively. We would agree, as Mariota enters the season as the top quarterback prospect with Williams as a possible top ten selection.

Source: Kevin Weidl on Twitter

Jul 8 - 11:35 AM

Pauline tabs QBs Kelly & Hogan as UDFAs

Arizona State senior QB Taylor Kelly and Stanford redshirt junior QB Kevin Hogan received free agent preseason grades from draft insider Tony Pauline.

Pauline's extended thoughts are to follow the next few days. It is a notable projection, since many list Kelly and Hogan among the top five seniors at their position. We, on the other hand, side closer with Pauline regarding Kelly's label compared to those who label him a top two day prospect. Among Pac-12 quarterbacks, Pauline ranks them in this order: Marcus Mariota (first-round), Brett Hundley (second-round), Sean Mannion (fifth-round) and Cody Kessler (sixth- or seventh-round).

Source: TFY Draft Insider

Jul 7 - 2:15 PM

Ohio State DL Sprinkle no longer on the team

Ohio State announces freshman DL Tracy Sprinkle is no longer a member of the football team.

"Sprinkle's status will be re-evaluated after all legal issues are resolved," Marcus Hartman tweeted. The defensive lineman was recently arrested after a bar "brawl" and faces three charges, including cocaine possession. He had already been suspended indefinitely following the initial report.

Source: Marcus Hartman on Twitter

Jul 7 - 12:24 PM

Auburn WR Coates tops Feldman's 'Freaks List'

Auburn redshirt junior WR Sammie Coates tops Fox Sports columnist Bruce Feldman's "Freaks List."

"Asked about Coates' 40-time, Russell said they use hand times (which are often faster than electronic times) and they clocked him eight times, dropped out the highest and lowest and said he was at 4.25. Coates' vertical jump: 44 inches. He benches 405 pounds," Feldman writes. From a production standpoint, Coates posted 902 yards and seven touchdowns on 42 receptions in an offense that stresses their running game and play action passes off of it.

Source: Fox Sports

Jul 7 - 11:47 AM