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Jordan Mills - T - Bulldogs

Bears selected Louisiana Tech T/G Jordan Mills with the No. 163 overall pick.

Mills (6-foot-5, 316) has prototypical tackle build with 34-inch arms, and drew raves for his Senior Bowl performance. A right tackle at Louisiana Tech, Mills may have to kick to guard in the pros due to limited athleticism. He also managed only 20 bench-press reps. Mills does have a high enough long-term ceiling to develop into a starting guard or perhaps right tackle. The Bears will view him as a versatile reserve in year one.

Apr 27 - 3:26 PM

Quinton Patton - WR - Bulldogs

49ers selected Louisiana Tech WR Quinton Patton with the No. 128 overall pick.

Patton (6-foot, 204) blew up for 1,392 yards and 13 touchdowns on 104 receptions (13.4 YPR) as a senior. Not an outstanding athlete, Patton managed a 4.53 forty and 33-inch vertical at the Combine. With sure hands, toughness, and smooth routes, Patton drew pre-draft comparisons to Reggie Wayne but openly likens himself to Chad Johnson. Rotoworld draft columnist Dumonjic Alen's No. 1-rated receiver in the entire draft, Patton will open his career competing for playing time with A.J. Jenkins behind Michael Crabtree and Anquan Boldin.

Apr 27 - 1:43 PM

Quinton Patton - WR - Bulldogs

Draft insider Tony Pauline notes it is assumed Louisiana Tech WR Quinton Patton will be a mid-second round pick.

Patton has visited the Rams and Titans among others. "Besides being a terrific receiver Patton is spoken about as a hard working, high character prospect by NFL scouts," Pauline writes. He works best as an outside target on vertical bucket throws or when breaking back routes thanks to great body control.

Source: TFY Draft Insider

Apr 17 - 9:50 AM

Ray Holley - RB - Bulldogs

Louisiana Tech RB Ray Holley visited the Patriots on Wednesday.

We know very little of Holley, as the focus of the Louisiana Tech offense focused on Colby Cameron and receiver Quinton Patton. Holley did rush for 740 yards and seven touchdowns in 2012 and should be available as an undrafted free agent.

Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter

Apr 12 - 2:23 PM

Quinton Patton - WR - Bulldogs

Louisiana Tech WR Quinton Patton visited the Rams on Friday.

The Rams drafted Brian Quick with the first pick of the second-round last season, and utilized Chris Givens' vertical speed effectively, but they could absolutely use another receiver to help Sam Bradford. Patton is a super reliable target who excels on bucket throws and working back towards the quarterback. We expect the Rams to spend a first-round pick at the position.

Source: Jim Thomas on Twitter

Apr 6 - 5:40 PM

Quinton Patton - WR - Bulldogs

Packers beat writer Ty Dunne tweeted that the Seahawks have been "very interested" in Louisiana Tech WR Quinton Patton, dating back to the 2011 season.

Patton is one of our favorites, winning with smoothness, body control, and fluidity. He isn't going to surprise athletically, but Patton gets the job done on vertical routes or comebacks by setting up his opposition. The Seahawks have already added Percy Harvin this offseason, and Patton is expected to be a second-round pick.

Source: Ty Dunne on Twitter

Apr 6 - 11:39 AM

Oscar Johnson - G - Bulldogs

Louisiana Tech OL Oscar Johnson is a priority free agent talent, according to Scouts Inc.'s Kevin Weidl.

Johnson played tackle in college but projects as a guard. Weidl believes he is "not a throw away," but "needs work but has short-area quicks and natural inline power." We think there is a shot he is selected in the sixth- or seventh-round.

Source: Kevin Weidl on Twitter

Apr 2 - 10:32 AM

Quinton Patton - WR - Bulldogs

Louisiana Tech WR Quinton Patton was credited with a drop percentage of 0.9 on 158 targets.

Among wide receivers, Patton has the highest number of targets with the lowest percentage. We love the pass catcher's game, specifically his fluidity and body control to create slivers of separation on vertical or breaking routes. He's a likely second-round pick.

Source: John Pollard on Twitter

Mar 29 - 11:44 AM

Quinton Patton - WR - Bulldogs

Louisiana Tech WR Quinton Patton met with three teams that attended the school's pro day.

Patton had dinner with the 49ers last night, met with the Broncos Tuesday morning and "went out" with Carolina, per Tony Pauline. The latter appears very interested in receivers this year, including DeAndre Hopkins, Keenan Allen, Tavon Austin, Stedman Bailey, and now Patton.

Source: Tony Pauline on Twitter

Mar 26 - 3:38 PM

Quinton Patton - WR - Bulldogs

The Tennessean's Jim Wyatt reports the Tennessee Titans worked out Louisiana Tech WR Quinton Patton.

The Titans have shopped around wide receiver Nate Washington, which indicates they could be looking to replace him with another perimeter receiver. Kenny Britt is talented but unreliable, while last year's first round selection Kendall Wright is likely to be primarily an outside receiver. Patton is likely in the same boat as a pro, which makes this an interesting workout.

Source: Jim Wyatt on Twitter

Mar 25 - 9:07 PM

Quinton Patton - WR - Bulldogs

National Football Post's Russ Lande writes Louisiana Tech WR Quinton Patton could go in the first round with a strong showing at the school's pro day.

"While he has not been receiving a ton of publicity since, NFL teams are still high on him and if he shines at his Pro Day he could cement a spot in round one," Lande writes. "With good size at 6’0, top end playing speed and the hands to make tough catches seem routine, Patton looks like the complete package on film. He needs to display the explosiveness and hands at his Pro Day that he showed on film as he did not do so at the Combine, if he wants to assure himself of being a first round draft pick."

Source: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Pro-Day-Previe

Mar 25 - 8:30 PM

Jordan Mills - T - Bulldogs

Despite some reports of a second day selection following a strong Seniow Bowl week, former NFL scout Russ Lande is hearing that Louisiana Tech T Jordan Mills now appears to be a fifth rounder.

"Scouts and coaches went back and pulled out the Louisiana Tech game film to evaluate this player who shocked everyone in Mobile, they were very disappointed," Lande writes. "Some NFL personnel that we spoke to said that regardless of the athleticism he showed in Mobile, he did not show the foot quickness and flexibility to handle playing tackle in the NFL and would have to slide inside to play guard."

Source: National Football Post

Mar 21 - 12:05 PM

Jordan Mills - T - Bulldogs

National Football Post's Russ Lande writes Louisiana Tech T Jordan Mills is sliding down draft boards.

Some NFL personnel that we spoke to said that regardless of the athleticism he showed in Mobile, he did not show the foot quickness and flexibility to handle playing tackle in the NFL and would have to slide inside to play guard," Lande writes. "Despite the post Senior Bowl hype that Mills was rising up boards and could be drafted as high as the second round, we are hearing more like the fifth round now." Lande said last month Mills was likely a third or fourth-round pick.

Source: National Football Post

Mar 19 - 4:17 PM

Quinton Patton - WR - Bulldogs

Louisiana Tech WR Quinton Patton is "just a guy," according to one unnamed NFL scout.

"I’m not a big fan," the scout noted. "The best he’s going to be is a No. 3 for you, if that." Patton is anything but flashy, winning with body control and fluidity, but we feel he can be a dependable second receiver in the NFL.

Source: The Times

Mar 4 - 12:01 PM

Quinton Patton - WR - Bulldogs

Louisiana Tech WR Quinton Patton has said he wants to meet with the Tennessee Titans.

Patton met with at least six teams at the Scouting Combine, none of which were the Tennessee Titans. Some teams don't meet with players they intend to select as a way of not tipping their hand. If that's the case, this could be a good sign for the highly-rated senior receiver.

Source: USA Today

Feb 25 - 7:04 PM