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Dri Archer - RB - Golden Flashes

Kent State senior RB/WR Dri Archer clocked an electronically timed 4.29 forty.

He checked in at No. 7 on CBS Sports' Bruce Feldman's "Freak List," with only two receivers or running backs listed ahead of him. "Despite his diminutive frame, Archer still ran for 1,429 yards and 16 TDs, with a 9-yard average per carry," Feldman writes. "In eight games Archer had at least one run of 43 yards or longer."
Source: CBS Sports
May 22 - 2:38 PM
Brian Winters - T - Golden Flashes

Jets selected Kent State OG Brian Winters with the No. 72 overall pick.

Winters (6-4, 320) made 50 starts at Kent State and has a decorated wrestling background, which comes in handy in the trenches. Primarily a left tackle in college, Winters' 32 3/4-inch arms will kick him inside to guard. He blocks with a brawler's aggression and should have little trouble with the position switch. The Kent State product could immediately challenge for a starting job and his nastiness in the trenches will not go unnoticed.
Apr 26 - 9:11 PM
Brian Winters - T - Golden Flashes

CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora writes Kent State T Brian Winters could sneak into the first-round.

"There is an outside shot he creeps to the back of the first round, though I hear the most buzz at the top of the second round. The Bills, Cardinals and 49ers all scheduled late visits with him, sources said, which is usually a sign of intent," La Canfora writes. It seems that there's a lot of buzz about Winters, as only a few days ago Russ Lande said Winters could go in the second-round too.
Source: CBS Sports
Apr 23 - 7:00 PM
Brian Winters - T - Golden Flashes

National Football Post's Russ Lande writes Kent State T Brian Winters could go in the second or third round.

"Although Winters’ aggressiveness at times gets him trouble as he will stop his feet, over-extends and loses block, that same attitude enables him to drive man off the LOS on in-line run blocks and to torque DL off their feet with surprising ease," Lande writes about Winters as a possible guard. "Many offensive linemen have received more press than Winters, but I expect that Winters will be drafted before many of them and likely selected in the second or third round."
Source: National Football Post
Apr 16 - 4:13 PM
Brian Winters - T - Golden Flashes

Kent State T Brian Winters has a private workout with the Tennessee Titans on March 8.

Winters worked out at his pro day and is being considered as a guard at the next level. After the workout, Winters said, "It [the combine] was a letdown, I was really looking forward to it, especially coming from the school I (come) from. I was excited to turn heads and put up good numbers. But I came here, it was the same crowd (of scouts) and I felt comfortable with all the guys on my team and had a good day." Offensive line coaches from the New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens were at Winters' pro day.
Source: Cleveland.com
Mar 8 - 1:31 PM
Brian Winters - T - Golden Flashes

Scouts Inc.'s Kevin Weidl "caught word" that Kent State OL Brian Winters "looked good" during his Pro Day workout.

The work out was "heavily attended by NFL personnel," according to Weidl. Winters is a "solid day 2 pick and an eventual starting" guard, Weidl added. We love his mean streak and aggressiveness, but Winters will have to make the move from left tackle to guard.
Source: Kevin Weidl on Twitter
Mar 6 - 1:17 PM
Brian Winters - T - Golden Flashes

Kent State OT Brian Winters is projected to go into the second-round by some scouts.

"He's one that O-line coaches are going to fall in love with," a scout said to Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel's Bob McGinn. "They'll see how nasty he is. He will be inside in the NFL and he won't have to play on the edge anymore. He has enough athleticism to play in there. He goes in the second round without question."
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Feb 25 - 6:17 PM
Dri Archer - RB - Golden Flashes

Kent State junior RB/WR Dri Archer announced he is returning to school for his senior season.

Archer is one of the more explosive players in the country, able to convert long plays from running back, receiver, and as a returner. He's a bit frail in terms of his build, but Archer's first and second gears are outstanding. He will be a hot commodity in 2014.
Source: CollegeFootballTalk on NBC Sports
Jan 14 - 10:17 AM
Dri Archer - RB - Golden Flashes

Kent State junior RB/WR Dri Archer rushed for 77 yards and a touchdown on nine carries against Arkansas State.

He added 22 yards on four catches. Archer's first big play came from a jet sweep which he took for 44 yards after a swift cut upfield. The junior's first and second gears are nearly on a different level, and he flashes above average vision to make defenders miss in the open field. We aren't sure if he will declare for April's Draft, but you can't teach Archer's speed.
Jan 7 - 11:44 AM
Dri Archer - RB - Golden Flashes

Kent State junior RB/WR Dri Archer accounted for 81 receiving yards on five receptions, as well as 15 rushing yards on 12 carries with one touchdown, Friday against NIU.

Other than a long run of 12 yards that led to a touchdown, Archer was not a factor on the ground. However, from the slot, the redshirt junior made a handful of big plays for the Golden Flashes. On a big 60 yard reception, Archer beat bracket coverage and tracked a vertical throw over his shoulder.
Sat, Dec 1, 2012 10:44:00 AM
Brian Winters - T - Golden Flashes

Kent State OL Brian Winters will attend the Senior Bowl.

We love this invitation, as Winters is a brawling blocker. He is currently playing left tackle for the Golden Flashes but may move inside or to right tackle in the NFL. His one on one position drills will be fun to watch in Mobile.
Source: Senior Bowl on Twitter
Wed, Nov 28, 2012 12:37:00 PM
Dri Archer - RB - Golden Flashes

Kent State junior RB/WR Dri Archer credited his 2012 success to film and weight room work during the offseason.

Archer was ineligible for the 2011 season due to an error by an academic counselor, but the junior has broken out this year. The short back has legit 4.3 forty speed, but his ability to weave through defenses and beat the necessary tacklers has put him over the top. Archer is an absolute weapon from multiple positions.
Source: Akron Beacon Journal
Wed, Nov 28, 2012 11:27:00 AM
Dri Archer - RB - Golden Flashes

Kent State junior RB/WR Dri Archer accounted for 53 rushing yards on 13 carries and 58 receiving yards on two receptions Friday against Ohio.

Archer failed to produce a patented big play versus Ohio, but he continued to show off his versatility. One of his longest plays came from lining up in the slot and beating a shadowing corner down the seam. We suspect it is unlikely that Archer declares, but he is one of the fastest burners int he country.
Fri, Nov 23, 2012 03:02:00 PM
Dri Archer - RB - Golden Flashes

Kent State junior RB Dri Archer rushed for 241 yards and two touchdowns on 17 carries Saturday against Bowling Green.

Archer is the best playmaker that you might not have heard of. The junior possesses ridiculous straight-line speed and looks faster than everyone on the field. We doubt he declares for April's draft, but he shows an ability to make plays as a running back, receiver, and returner.
Sat, Nov 17, 2012 04:07:00 PM
Dri Archer - RB - Golden Flashes

Kent State junior RB Dri Archer accounted for 126 rushing yards and one touchdown on 11 carries, with three receptions for 19 yards, Saturday against Akron.

Archer had one carry that went for 44 yards, another for 37 yards, and finally a reverse for 30 yards. The last big play allowed Archer to display great patience behind a few lead blockers and burst off of their backsides for the score. A lot of his runs end up on the sideline, but Archer remains one of the biggest playmakers do one is talking about.
Sun, Nov 4, 2012 11:19:00 AM

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