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Charles Sims - RB - Cougars

CBS Sports' Jeremy Fowler talked to multiple NCAA coaches who fully expect former Houston senior RB Charles Sims to enter the Supplemental Draft.

Fowler likely spoke to coaches who have interest in Sims' services, since the running back would be eligible to play immediately in 2013. His departure from Houston was surprising, since he could have elected to enter April's NFL Draft. The Supplemental Draft will take place on July 11, if there are eligible players entering.
Source: Jeremy Fowler on Twitter
Jun 18 - 3:08 PM
Rex Dausin - QB - Cougars

Former Houston redshirt freshman QB Rex Dausin is dropping down to the FCS level and will transfer to Lamar.

He will be eligible to play immediately in 2013. Dausin did participate in spring practice after redshirting his only season with Houston. He was a three star recruit coming out of high school.
Source: Rex Dausin on Twitter
Jun 13 - 8:59 AM
Charles Sims - RB - Cougars

ESPN's Joe Schad reports the Supplemental Draft is "not entirely out of the mix" for former Houston RB Charles Sims.

Sims left Houston on his own accord, so the Supplemental Draft is an interesting choice. Schad previously reported Sims was considering West Virginia and Call as potential destinations for the 2013 season. If eligible prospects declare, the Supplemental Draft will be held on July 11.
Source: Joe Schad on Twitter
Jun 10 - 12:16 PM
Charles Sims - RB - Cougars

The NFL's Supplemental Draft will be held on July 11, if necessary.

No announcements regarding eligible prospects have been announced at this time, so there is a chance the Supplemental Draft will not be held. However, these names usually release a week or two prior to the actual event, so there's a chance we are surprised the closer it gets to July.
Source: ProFootballTalk on NBC Sports
Jun 7 - 9:30 AM
Charles Sims - RB - Cougars

Texans beat writer John McClain believes it would be a "big mistake" for former Houston senior RB Charles Sims to enter the Supplemental Draft.

McClain simply tweeted, "he's not ready" and added the runner needs "more seasoning." Reports have stated Sims will likely transfer to either West Virginia or Cal, but the running back did previously mention the Supplemental Draft as a possibility.
Source: John McClain on Twitter
Jun 7 - 9:08 AM
Charles Sims - RB - Cougars

ESPN's Joe Schad reports former Houston RB Charles Sims will now consider transferring to West Virginia or Cal.

Schad adds that Sims has been told he is not allowed to transfer to schools in the American Athletic Conference, any school on Cougars' 2013 schedule or any team in Texas. Sims reportedly wants to improve his "draft status before entering the NFL, despite previously mentioning the Supplemental Draft as a possibility.
Source: Joe Schad on Twitter
Jun 6 - 10:47 AM
Dewayne Peace - WR - Cougars

Houston senior WR Dewayne Peace has been ruled ineligible and is no longer with the football team.

Peace led the Cougars in receiving in 2012 despite missing three games, totaling 603 yards and two touchdowns on 54 receptions. Houston has now lost their leading rusher and leading receiver in the last few weeks. Peace's academic standing is reportedly the culprit for this ruling. He worked with the second team offense during the spring, so coaches might have seen this coming.
Source: Houston Chronicle
Jun 4 - 12:01 PM
Lee Hightower - DB - Cougars

Former Boise State junior S Lee Hightower has officially transferred to Houston.

Hightower announced the transfer two weeks ago, but Houston has now confirmed the move. The defensive back was suspended twice in a four month span and was dismissed from Boise State in February. He will have to sit out the 2013 season, but Hightower has a chance to compete for a starting safety position once eligible.
Source: CollegeFootballTalk on NBC Sports
Jun 4 - 9:53 AM
Charles Sims - RB - Cougars

Former Houston senior RB Charles Sims is considering Texas Tech, according to NFL.com's Gil Brandt.

Brandt reiterated that Sims would not have to sit out the 2013 season since he graduated from Houston this spring. The possibility of entering the Supplemental Draft has been thrown around in media circles, but that would be an unusual decision by Sims, a running back who would be in good standing wherever he transfers.
Source: Gil Brandt on Twitter
Jun 2 - 2:50 PM
Charles Sims - RB - Cougars

CBS Sports' Dane Brugler wonders if senior RB Charles Sims' departure has something to do with the Supplemental Draft.

"It remains speculation at this time why Sims has decided to leave the program, but if ruled ineligible for whatever reason he would have the option of entering the 2013 NFL Supplemental Draft this summer," Brugler writes. Sims has already graduated from Houston, so he will be eligible to play for another program during the 2013 season.
Source: CBS Sports
May 24 - 12:18 PM
Lee Hightower - DB - Cougars

Former Boise State junior S Lee Hightower is transferring to Houston.

Hightower was indefinitely suspended in early February for violating unspecified team rules and his release soon followed. This was Hightower's second suspension in a four month time frame. He mostly lined up at strong safety for the Broncos but did not play after the seventh game of the season.
Source: Idaho Statesman
May 24 - 10:47 AM
Charles Sims - RB - Cougars

Houston senior RB Charles Sims will transfer, according to Rob Sellers of Rivals.

Sims is an extremely talented runner and was poised for a great final season, so this news comes as a surprise. He led Houston with 851 rushing yards and 11 rushing touchdowns to go along with 37 receptions for 373 yards and three touchdowns. Sims will certainly have plenty of options in terms of landing spots. He has already graduated, so Sims will be eligible to play in 2013.
Source: Rob Sellers on Twitter
May 22 - 6:52 PM
D.J. Hayden - DB - Cougars

Raiders selected Houston CB D.J. Hayden with the No. 12 overall pick.

This is one of two picks the Raiders received from the Dolphins for trading down. They used it to get their man, who fills a massive need in the secondary. Of course, the Raiders have massive needs at basically every spot on the field. One of the draft's true "risers," Hayden (5-11, 191) earned first-team All-CUSA honors as a senior despite being limited to nine games by a torn heart cavity suffered in a fluke practice collision. He was medically cleared this offseason, and was buoyed by phenomenal tape. Rated the draft's No. 1 corner by Mike Mayock, Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar, Hayden is blessed with exceptionally quick and sudden feet, plays aggressively on the ball and has extensive experience as a "matchup" cover man, shadowing No. 1 receivers. Also a takeaway specialist, Hayden racked up six picks, six forced fumbles and 11 tackles for loss across 22 college starts.
Apr 25 - 9:39 PM
D.J. Hayden - DB - Cougars

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport mentioned when speaking to a scout about Houston CB D.J. Hayden's tape, the evaluator started giggling.

"For a guy no one talked about a month ago, the buzz is nuts," Rapoport tweeted. "People love his tape." As they should. Unlike other prospects with injury questions, Hayden appears to be gaining steam and could be a top 20 selection thanks to his ball skills after locating the target in man coverage and his ability to quickly undercut routes.
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
Apr 24 - 11:44 AM
D.J. Hayden - DB - Cougars

KPRC-TV Houston's Randy Mcllvoy says the New York Jets were impressed with Houston CB D.J. Hayden.

Hayden worked out for 10 teams on Monday and apparently impressed the Jets. They hold the No. 9 and 13 selections in the draft and have a significant hole at cornerback following the trade of star defender Darrelle Revis.
Source: Randy Mcllvoy on Twitter
Apr 22 - 4:23 PM

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