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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

Brandt: Brandin Cooks is a faster Wes Welker

NFL.com's Gil Brandt mentioned that Oregon State WR Brandin Cooks reminds him of a "faster Wes Welker."

"Brandin Cooks working out today at Oregon State pro day. Reminds me of Wes Welker, only faster. Great kid. Going to be good NFL player," Brandt tweeted. Cooks ran a blazing 4.33 forty at the combine, which was the second fastest time by any player that attended. The explosion that Cooks showcased this season, has followed him to the Combine, as well as his Pro Day. Cooks has the ability to win inside and out, and with his type of explosiveness, he has the ability to take the top off a defense. The all-purpose weapon could hear his name called in the second half of the first-round.

Source: Gil Brandt on Twitter

Mar 14 - 3:11 PM

SCar WR Ellington, QB Shaw work out for Pats

South Carolina WR Bruce Ellington and QB Connor Shaw worked out for Patriots scouts on campus on Friday.

Ellington is not frequently mentioned among the top 10 receivers in this class, but do not be surprised if he ends up in that area on draft day. Shaw is an intriguing talent, as he put up excellent production and minimized mistakes each season. Shaw has a legitimate chance to be drafted.

Source: Josh Kendall on Twitter

Mar 14 - 12:18 PM

Davis: Khalil Mack as a top 5 lock is a myth

NFL.com's Charles Davis believes it is a myth that Buffalo edge player Khalil Mack is a lock to be a top five draft pick.

"Anthony Barr was supposed to be the No. 1 outside linebacker available, but the consensus is Mack has surpassed him," Davis writes. "...I think Barr, who apparently was very impressive at his pro day this week, gets back into his conversation." Rotoworld's Josh Norris ranks Mack as the No. 3 overall prospect, while Anthony Barr is slotted as a fringe top-20 talent.

Source: NFL.com

Mar 14 - 11:19 AM

Lee met with NYJ before and after pro day

USC WR Marqise Lee privately met with "high-level Jets personnel" before and after his pro day workout.

This is "a good indication that the team will seriously consider him with the No. 18 overall pick," according to beat writer Manish Mehta. The team did just sign Eric Decker, but they need to add more offensive talent around Geno Smith. Lee had a down year compared to the 2012 season, including a 12 percent drop rate, but he has plenty of talent.

Source: Daily News

Mar 13 - 4:49 PM

Brandt: C Richburg is the next Alex Mack

NFL.com's Gil Brandt believes Colorado State C Weston Richburg is the next Alex Mack.

"He’ll be your starting center for the next 10 years," Brandt added. Bengals tight end coach Jonathan Hayes put Richburg, who stood with his Combine results, through a workout. No one has claimed the top center spot in this year's class, but expect Richburg and USC's Marcus Martin to be mentioned as the leading two.

Source: NFL.com

Mar 13 - 4:23 PM

Brett Smith runs a 4.51, measures under 6'2''

Wyoming QB Brett Smith measured in a 6-foot-1 and 3/4 of an inch at the school's pro day.

Smith also had 10 inch hands, recorded an "official" 4.51 forty, and a broad jump of 10-foot-8. The Wyoming passer will draw comparisons to Johnny Manziel, although his movements are a bit more robotic than Manziel's improvisational style. Smith was notoriously known as a great athlete while in school and he should have been invited to the Combine.

Source: Ben Allbright on Twitter

Mar 13 - 3:28 PM

Adam Muema tweets he is done with football

Former San Diego State RB Adam Muema tweeted he is done playing football.

"I will NOT be playing FOOTBALL!" Muema posted, along with a screenshot of a conversation he had with "Angelus Domini." The running back has had a bizarre draft process, including leaving the Combine and living in the airport for a few days after citing religious beliefs as reason. He will not be drafted.

Source: Adam Muema on twitter

Mar 13 - 2:56 PM

Anthony Barr has nine team visits lined up

UCLA edge rusher Anthony Barr has nine team visits scheduled, according to NFL.com's Gil Brandt.

Two of those visits are with top 10 teams, and the majority of the others are between picks 11-20, Brandt added. Barr has plenty of upside and talent, but his game did not take the leap during his second season on the defensive side of the ball that many projected. He has great speed off the ball, but Barr does not consistently use counter moves successfully.

Source: Gil Brandt on Twitter

Mar 13 - 2:47 PM

AFC OL coach: Clowney will struggle in 1st yr

The Sideline View's Lance Zierlein says an AFC offensive line coach told him South Carolina edge player Jadeveon Clowney will struggle his rookie year.

"Spoke with AFC oline coach who is studying SEC OTs & he thinks Clowney will struggle his rookie year as OTs will play him for inside move," Zierlein tweeted. Zierlein added that the same oline coach "was less than impressed with Clowney’s edge rush skills & thinks he is too dependent on inside moves." Clowney still has room to grow with his technique as a edge rusher, but still remains a rare prospect on the field. Clowney's freakish speed and power off the edge will create problems for opposing offensive tackles. Moving forward, the key thing for Clowney is just putting it all together.

Source: Lance Zierlein on Twitter

Mar 13 - 1:06 PM

Montana LB Tripp works out for the Patriots

Montana LBs Jordan Tripp and Brooky Coyle worked out for the Patriots.

Tripp has been gaining buzz as the process moves along. He posted a 4.67 second "official" forty at the Combine, along with 22 bench press reps, 37.5-inch vertical, 120-inch broad, 6.89 3-cone and 3.96 short shuttle. We will need to investigate his on-field action more before giving an opinion on his skills.

Source: Gil Brandt

Mar 13 - 1:00 PM

Jalen Saunders' shuttle was 'shockingly slow'

CBS Sports' Rob Rang believes teams could have an issue with Oklahoma WR Jalen Saunders' "shockingly slow" shuttle times.

Rang writes it raises "questions about how much Oklahoma's spread attack exaggerated his overall athleticism." Saunders' pro day short shuttle was 4.42 seconds, which would have been good for 37th of 39 receivers at the Combine. "Similarly slow times came in the long shuttle (11.56) and 3-cone (7.29), results which also would have ranked among the slowest at the Combine among wide receivers." Saunders is an absolutely joystick with the ball in his hands, so the times are a bit puzzling.

Source: CBS Sports

Mar 13 - 11:52 AM