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Victor Dean - WR - Bulldogs

Redshirt junior WR Victor Dean and junior DB Davon Dunn were both dismissed from the Fresno State football program.

Dean was the fourth-leading receiver for the Bulldogs in 2012, catching 30 passes for 389 yards and two scores, and the position only gets thinner for a team who lost Jalen Saunders to a transfer. Dunn was a reserve and special teams player.

Source: CBS Sports

May 8 - 12:24 PM

Phillip Thomas - DB - Bulldogs

Redskins selected Fresno State S Phillip Thomas with the No. 119 overall pick.

Thomas (6-0, 208) earned unanimous first-team All-America honors as a senior after leading the nation with eight picks, returning three for touchdowns. He added four forced fumbles, establishing himself as a true takeaway specialist. Thomas ran a poor 4.65 40-yard dash at the Combine, but did 28 reps on the bench and turned in a 40.5-inch vertical. While Thomas is a true center-field cover safety, he whiffs as a tackler far too often and can be exposed in run support. He'll have to contribute on special teams before carving out a role on defense.

Apr 27 - 1:14 PM

Phillip Thomas - DB - Bulldogs

NFL.com's Bucky Brooks believes Fresno State S Phillip Thomas is a potential difference maker.

"Scouts voiced concerns about his speed (4.59 at Fresno State's Pro Day) and injury history (Thomas missed 2011 with a broken leg), but guys with an innate knack for getting their hands on the ball typically continue to make plays in the pros," Brooks writes. He would target the safety on the second day.

Source: NFL.com

Apr 20 - 2:26 PM

Phillip Thomas - DB - Bulldogs

NFL Network's Mike Mayock said Fresno State S Phillip Thomas is a starting free safety in the NFL.

Mayock also said that Thomas projects to the third-round. Thomas has visited with multiple teams, including the Redskins, Panthers, Steelers and Falcons. He's a center-field safety and projects well to the NFL.

Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter

Apr 18 - 4:58 PM

Phillip Thomas - DB - Bulldogs

Fresno State S Phillip Thomas is visiting the Bills on Wednesday.

He visited the Redskins yesterday and has spent time with the Panthers, Steelers, and Falcons. Thomas is purely a center field safety, but he can be very good at locating the football and disrupting the catch point. he takes some good angles when tackling, but his finishing ability in a two yard radius is extremely maddening.

Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter

Apr 10 - 12:26 PM

Phillip Thomas - DB - Bulldogs

Fresno State S Phillip Thomas has scheduled a visit with the Steelers.

Thomas is almost solely a center field ball hawk in the deep half. He takes tight angles in run defense, but loses far too often in the three yard window. Teams will have to diagnose why it happens, but we think Thomas lacks reaction timing in those tight areas. He broke out with huge interception numbers in 2012, however.

Source: Bob Labriola on Twitter

Apr 2 - 2:08 PM

Robbie Rouse - RB - Bulldogs

The New England Patriots are showing interest in Fresno State RB Robbie Rouse, according to draft insider Tony Pauline.

We can absolutely see the fit in the sixth- or seventh-round. Rouse is a very short and compact back who thrives on cuts in short spaces to avoid tacklers. We don't think he is as quick or fast as some will say, but Rouse is animated with his movements with good anticipation. He might be similar to Kevin Faulk in that respect.

Source: Tony Pauline on Twitter

Mar 21 - 9:49 AM

Phillip Thomas - DB - Bulldogs

Former NFL Scout Daniel Jeremiah considers Fresno State S Phillip Thomas a late second or early third-round prospect.

Thomas "has some fly-by missed tackles but outstanding ball skills," Jeremiah tweeted. The poor tackling is a big part of Thomas' game, since he takes good angles towards ball carriers but tends to slow and whiff once close enough. That lunging or lack of quick twitch movement could really hurt Thomas in the NFL, but expect him to play a center field type role.

Source: Daniel Jeremiah on Twitter

Mar 18 - 10:06 AM

Phillip Thomas - DB - Bulldogs

The NFL Network's Bucky Brooks ranks Fresno State's Phillip Thomas as the fourth best safety in the 2013 class.

"Thomas is a natural center fielder with exceptional ball skills and instincts," wrote Brooks. The Fresno State safety takes tight angles against the run but tends to slow when closing on ball carriers, resulting in a large amount of missed tackles. In a strict free safety role, Thomas could work his way into the starting lineup.

Source: NFL.com

Feb 9 - 9:33 AM

Derek Carr - QB - Bulldogs

Fresno State rising senior QB Derek Carr underwent post-season surgery to repair a sports hernia.

Carr played the second half of the season with the injury. The 2012 Mountain West Conference Offensive Player of the Year, Carr compiled a 37:7 TD-to-INT ratio as a junior and will be on NFL teams' radars in 2013. Carr is, indeed, the younger brother of former No. 1 overall draft pick David.

Source: ESPN.com

Jan 17 - 12:40 PM

Phillip Thomas - DB - Bulldogs

Fresno State senior S Phillip Thomas has been invited to the NFL Combine.

After missing the 2011 season with a broken leg, Thomas broke out in 2012 and led the FBS level interceptions. A nice forty and back pedal drills could showcase his range and change of direction skills. We think he could be more aggressive against the run, but Thomas may earn a first-round selection.

Source: Phillip Thomas on Twitter

Sun, Dec 30, 2012 07:32:00 PM

Davante Adams - WR - Bulldogs

Fresno State freshman WR Davante Adams caught 13 passes for 144 yards and a touchdown against SMU.

For a young player, Adams shows excellent ball skills while twisting his body to attack the target at its highest point. Adams plays to his size, using his hands to when in contested situations while usually lining up on the outside. We expect his name to only grow next season and he certainly has NFL tools to build on.

Wed, Dec 26, 2012 08:41:00 AM

Robbie Rouse - RB - Bulldogs

Fresno State senior RB Robbie Rouse was limited to 22 rushing yards on 13 carries against SMU.

He did add 29 receiving yards on five receptions. Rouse was unable to get past the first line of defense in this game, therefore his open field cuts were limited from the start. We still like his potential to impact in NFL team as a third day pick, but his size will likely keep him waiting until the later rounds.

Wed, Dec 26, 2012 08:28:00 AM

Derek Carr - QB - Bulldogs

Fresno State junior QB Derek Carr completed 33-of-54 attempts for 362 yards, one interception, and two touchdowns against SMU.

At least Carr already stated he would be returning to school in 2013, because this is not the type of performance that would catapult a player to the NFL. The Fresno State offensive line allowed pressure all day, specifically from the right side. He definitely has arm talent, but Carr does not mind throwing off of his back foot even when given ample time to set up his footwork. He has a few things to improve on in 2013.

Wed, Dec 26, 2012 08:21:00 AM

Greg Watson - WR - Bulldogs

Fresno State backup sophomore QB Greg Watson is expected to move to WR next season.

The coaching staff wants to get Watson on the field, but with soon-to-be senior Derek Carr maintaining the reins at quarterback, his best option is a position switch. Expect Watson to see most of his snaps in the slot or out of the backfield, and perhaps even a similar role to that of graduating running back Robbie Rouse.

Source: Fresno Bee

Thu, Dec 20, 2012 03:45:00 PM