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Ebo Makinde - DB - Broncos

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
Sam Ukwuachu - DL - Broncos

Boise State has dismissed sophomore DE Sam Ukwuachu for a violation of team rules.

After tallying 4.5 sacks as a freshman in 2012, Ukwuachu was expected to claim a starting role in 2013. The team will attempt to find a starter opposite junior DeMarcus Lawrence, with the decision likely being between Beau Martin and Tyler Horn.
Source: Brian Murphy on Twitter
May 9 - 11:14 AM
Joe Southwick - QB - Broncos

Boise State HC Chris Petersen believes only a few throws can change the entire outcome of a game for his senior QB Joe Southwick.

"When you get to this point, it always comes down to consistency, and what I mean by that is it comes down to about two to four throws a game," Petersen told Bruce Feldman. "And that changes everything, whether it's a shot downfield, a critical third down or where the ball is placed on a receiver so that now maybe instead of the receiver should've made the catch, the ball is placed in a different spot so he's going to make the catch. It's really those subtle things that maybe the fans in the stands don't know but all of the coaches see that, yeah, he's taken a step there."
Source: CBS Sports
May 7 - 12:26 PM
Jamar Taylor - DB - Broncos

Dolphins selected Boise State CB Jamar Taylor with the No. 54 overall pick.

Two draft picks and many millions of free-agency dollars later, the Dolphins have their Sean Smith replacement. Taylor (5-10, 192) was a three-year starter for the Broncos, notching seven interceptions, 11 TFL and and four sacks. He ran 4.39 at the Combine with a 10-foot-7 broad jump and 35-inch vertical. Taylor was Rotoworld draft guru Josh Norris' top-rated senior corner in this class, excelling in both off-man and press-bail coverage with speed to run with vertical receivers. Taylor consistently stays in the wideout's hip pocket. The Dolphins will hope Taylor pans out better than fellow former Boise CB Kyle Wilson did.
Apr 26 - 8:05 PM
Jamar Taylor - DB - Broncos

Draft insider Tony Pauline says to pencil in Boise State CB Jamar Taylor to the Falcons at pick No. 30.

Pauline notes to only do so "if the Falcons don’t make a move or have a big time pass rusher fall into their lap." There will be a multitude of corners to choose from in the late first-round, and a pass rusher like Bjoern Werner could wait that long on draft day as well.
Source: TFY Draft Insider
Apr 24 - 1:05 PM
Jamar Taylor - DB - Broncos

Draft insider Tony Pauline has been told that several teams thinking about selecting a corner in the late first-round "will not consider taking any prospect at the position unless they are at least 6-feet tall."

To be blunt, this makes no sense and forces us to believe those same teams could be targeting Jamar Taylor, who has great skill but under 6-feet tall. Darius Slay fits the mold listed by Pauline, so he could be a surprise entry into the later part of the first-round.
Source: TFY Draft Insider
Apr 22 - 8:45 PM
Jamar Taylor - DB - Broncos

The Falcons worked out Boise State CB Jamar Taylor on Saturday.

Taylor is a versatile corner who disrupts the catch point after wasting very little movement when trailing. Our own Josh Norris considers him the top senior at his position and we doubt that he makes it out of the first-round.
Source: Tony Pauline on Twitter
Apr 8 - 8:54 AM
Jamar Taylor - DB - Broncos

Bears beat writer Dan Pompei surveyed numerous NFL front office members and came away with the conclusion that 13 CBs could go in the top two rounds.

The 13 include: Southeast Louisiana's Robert Alford, Cal's Marc Anthony, Mississippi State's Johnthan Banks, Utah State's Will Davis, Connecticut's Dwayne Gratz, Alabama's Dee Milliner, Oregon State's Jordan Poyer, Florida State's Xavier Rhodes, Rutgers' Logan Ryan, Mississippi State's Darius Slay, Boise State's Jamar Taylor and Washington's Desmond Trufant and Connecticut's Blidi Wreh-Wilson.
Source: Dan Pompei on Sulia
Feb 27 - 9:27 AM
Jamar Taylor - DB - Broncos

Redskins beat writer Tarik El-Bashir suggests Boise State's Jamar Taylor, Oregon State's Jordan Poyer, and Miss St.'s Darius Slay as three CBs the team could target in the second or third round.

Of the three, we prefer Taylor due to his ability to play press bail or off coverage. He might not have the biggest name in draft circles, but Taylor has a strong chance at a top-40 selection. Poyer is another versatile option, but some could focus more on his off field and long speed questions. Slay was overshadowed by Johnthan Banks, but has plenty of talent in his own right.
Source: CSN Washington
Feb 17 - 10:12 AM
Jamar Taylor - DB - Broncos

The NFL Network's Ian Rapoport keeps hearing Boise State CB Jamar Taylor's name while attending Senior Bowl week.

Rapoport singled out the North cornerbacks as a position loaded with talent, and we absolutely agree. Utah State's Will Davis has struggled at times this week, but put forth solid tape prior to the Senior Bowl. Taylor tops the list, however, because he disrupts at the catch point and sticks with receivers very well in press or off man coverage.
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
Jan 23 - 6:06 PM
Jamar Taylor - DB - Broncos

CBS Sports' Dane Brugler tweeted that Boise State senior CB Jamar Taylor is a "top-100" player and "rising."

Brugler added that Taylor could sneak into the top-75. After studying the lean corner we agree, and Taylor flashed in both man and zone coverages. The Bronco is at his best when flipping his head to locate the football while keeping an arm bar on the receiver. More than once he ran the receiver's route for him.
Source: Dane Brugler on Twitter
Thu, Dec 27, 2012 12:45:00 PM
Demarcus Lawrence - DL - Broncos

Boise State sophomore DE Demarcus Lawrence did not play in the team's bowl game due to a suspension.

Lawrence fell victim to the common "violation of unspecified team rules." The sophomore traveled with the team but was sent home prior to the actual game. He was easily the team's most disruptive pass rusher and potentially has an NFL career ahead of him if the 2013 season goes well.
Source: Chadd Cripe on Twitter
Mon, Dec 24, 2012 11:08:00 AM
D.J. Harper - RB - Broncos

Boise State senior RB D.J. Harper rushed for 72 yards on 16 carries, as well as 14 receiving yards on three receptions, Saturday against Washington.

Harper did just enough to help the Broncos get a win, but his longest run only went for 17 yards. He certainly has to pass his medical exams during the draft process, but if Harper is cleared he will likely be drafted in April.
Sun, Dec 23, 2012 09:41:00 AM
D.J. Harper - RB - Broncos

Boise State will meet Washington in the Maaco Bowl in Las Vegas on December 22.

Broncos senior running back D.J. Harper has put together an excellent season and flashes balance with a lean frame, but a long history of injuries could determine his pre-draft process. Boise State corner Jamar Taylor is another to keep note of. For Washington, cornerback Desmond Trufant is loved by some, but considered average by others. The Huskies also deploy junior quarterback Keith Price and of of 2013's top prospects in tight end Austin Seferien-Jenkins.
Source: ESPN
Mon, Dec 3, 2012 09:42:00 AM
D.J. Harper - RB - Broncos

Boise State senior RB D.J. Harper rushed for 130 yards and a touchdown on 24 carries Saturday against Nevada.

After an injury filled career, Harper has found new life this season in a lead back role. He doesn't hit the ball quite as quickly as Doug Martin, but Harper has nice balance to bounce off attempted tackles despite a longer and leaner frame.
Sat, Dec 1, 2012 09:32:00 PM

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