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Barkevious Mingo - DL - Tigers

According to Dan Pompei of the National Football Post, the Browns draft board was arranged alphabetically.

Pompei writes this is "very unorthodox and can make it difficult to make decisions on the fly. Front office men around the league were buzzing about the unusual board last week. Also noteworthy is that the Browns did not allow the majority of their scouts in the draft room. But they are not the only team that locks out scouts." Most teams have a horizontal board by position and a vertical board by grade.
Source: National Football Post
May 5 - 1:54 PM
Jeremy Hill - RB - Tigers

LSU sophomore RB Jeremy Hill has been suspended indefinitely.

Baton Rouge Police arrested and jailed Hill over the weekend on a misdemeanor charge of simple battery after an incident at a bar near the LSU campus. Hill now "could be in violation of his probation stemming from a guilty plea to a previous misdemeanor arrest" while he was in high school, according to USA Today. Hill led the team in rushing in 2012, accounting for 755 yards and 12 touchdowns on 142 carries.
Source: Michael Bonnette on Twitter
Apr 29 - 2:21 PM
Chris Faulk - T - Tigers

Browns signed LSU OT Chris Faulk.

Faulk (6-5, 331) made just 15 career starts at LSU before a torn right ACL and MCL ended his junior season after one game. He required separate surgeries for each knee ligament, but declared for the draft anyway. A possible late first-rounder before the injuries, Faulk's best NFL position is likely right tackle. When healthy, he flashes an aggressive mean streak in the run game. He'll compete for a swing tackle role with the Browns if he proves healthy.
Apr 27 - 10:04 PM
Spencer Ware - RB - Tigers

Seahawks selected LSU RB Spencer Ware with the No. 194 overall pick.

Ware (5-10, 228) was one of many committee backs in LSU's run-heavy offense, rushing 295 career times for 1,249 yards (4.23 YPC) and ten touchdowns. He added 39 career catches. Ware is a potential short-yardage specialist with a thick build and some power, but he's not going to run around or away from anyone. He's just a flier for the RB-rich Seahawks.
Apr 27 - 5:01 PM
LaVar Edwards - DL - Tigers

Titans selected LSU DL LaVar Edwards with the No. 142 overall pick.

Edwards (6-foot-4, 277) was the Tigers' nickel pass rusher behind Sam Montgomery and Keke Mingo, only making 15 career starts. He finished his career with 20 tackles for loss and 10.5 sacks. Edwards ran 4.8 at the Combine with a 1.64 ten-yard split and 33-inch vertical. At LSU, Edwards lined up inside and out, and could help as a nickel rusher for the Titans.
Apr 27 - 2:30 PM
Tharold Simon - DB - Tigers

Seahawks selected LSU CB Tharold Simon with the No. 138 overall pick.

Simon (6-foot-2, 202) took over as the Tigers' No. 1 corner in 2012, following Mo Claiborne's exit and Tyrann Mathieu's dismissal. Simon recorded four interceptions as a 13-game starter, but showed hip tightness and does not change directions smoothly. He profiles as a press corner with plus size and straight-line speed (4.51). Simon would inevitably struggle in zones and off-man. He won't have to do that in Seattle's press-heavy scheme. Joining a loaded roster, Simon is being added for depth and potential special teams impact.
Apr 27 - 2:15 PM
Sam Montgomery - DL - Tigers

Texans selected LSU DE Sam Montgomery with the No. 95 overall pick.

NFL Network's Mike Mayock had a second-round grade on Montgomery physically, but his interview process was a disaster. He admitted to betting in college and taking games off against less opponents. Montgomery (6-3, 262) was a 26-game starter for LSU, playing mostly right end. He tallied 32.5 career tackles for loss, 19 sacks, and two forced fumbles. Montgomery ran a 4.81 forty time with a 1.64 ten-yard split. Besides the fact that he isn't the smartest player, Montgomery's biggest red flag is his lackadaisical first step. Lacking explosion and edge-bending ability, he is more of an undersized power end, and that doesn't always translate well.
Apr 26 - 10:24 PM
Tyrann Mathieu - DB - Tigers

Cardinals selected LSU CB Tyrann Mathieu with the No. 69 overall pick.

It's one of the best possible landing spots for Mathieu, who will be playing alongside his college teammate and offseason training partner Patrick Peterson. Mathieu will compete for snaps in the slot, and could make an immediate impact on returns. Peterson is one of the league's top return men, but the presence of Mathieu could allow him to focus on becoming a true shutdown corner. Mathieu (5-8, 186) made only 14 college starts, but created 14 turnovers. Despite his well-documented baggage, Mathieu's 2011 tape is dazzling. We like his chances of eventually developing into a versatile, high-impact NFL defender.
Apr 26 - 9:00 PM
Bennie Logan - DL - Tigers

Eagles selected LSU DL Bennie Logan with the No. 65 overall pick.

Logan (6-2, 329) was an up-and-down "flash" player in LSU's 4-3 defense, playing three-technique tackle between Keke Mingo and Sam Montgomery. He recorded 12.5 career tackles for loss and five sacks. Logan's motor runs hot and cold and he lacks an elite get-off at the line of scrimmage, but he could be a strong No. 3 tackle as part of a rotation. It will be interesting to see where Logan, who is blessed with nice length, plays in the Eagles' new three man front.
Apr 26 - 8:55 PM
Kevin Minter - LB - Tigers

Cardinals selected LSU ILB Kevin Minter with the No. 45 overall pick.

It's a position of need for the Cardinals, who have Daryl Washington facing a four-game suspension and a massive hole next to him. Minter (6-0, 246) was a 24-game starter in the middle of John Chavis' defense, logging 18.5 career tackles for loss, five sacks, and two forced fumbles. He ran 4.81 at the Combine with a 1.67 ten-yard split and 25 reps on the bench. Minter is better at shedding blocks than Manti Te'o, and plays with more physicality than Alec Ogletree, although he projects as a potential coverage liability. Like Curtis Lofton, Minter may have to open his career as a two-down linebacker.
Apr 26 - 7:34 PM
Tyrann Mathieu - DB - Tigers

Updating a previous item, the Seahawks and Texans were the two team visits former LSU DB Tyrann Mathieu missed due to an illness.

The first report stated one team understood and did not dock Mathieu for the issue, but another possibly did. Obviously the Honey Badger is one of the top stories headed into the second day of the draft, and we believe he will be a second or third round selection.
Source: Dan Kadar on Twitter
Apr 26 - 3:02 PM
Tharold Simon - DB - Tigers

Draft eligible LSU CB Tharold Simon was arrested late Thursday night for allegedly intimidating a police officer.

Wow. Simon is expected to be a mid to late round pick during the 2013 NFL Draft. He was charged with public intimidation, resisting an officer, and unnecessary noise violation. He was released on bond. Friday was supposed to be "Tharold Simon Day" in the prospect's home of Eunice.
Source: KATC
Apr 26 - 12:10 PM
Bennie Logan - DL - Tigers

Dallas Cowboys writer Bryan Broaddus suggests to watch for LSU DL Bennie Logan as a possible day two pick.

He mentions that the team really likes Purdue's Kawann Short. Mentioning Logan is very interesting, as some teams could target the under developed interior defensive lineman in the second-round, but a more realistic shot could be in the third.
Source: Bryan Broaddus on Twitter
Apr 26 - 9:53 AM
Eric Reid - S - Tigers

49ers selected LSU SS Eric Reid with the No. 18 overall pick.

The 49ers traded up for Reid, sending the Nos. 31 and 74 overall picks to the Cowboys. Reid (6-1, 213) made 29 starts in LSU's secondary, recording 4.5 career tackles for loss and six interceptions. A straight-linish strong safety type, Reid displays stiff hips and takes too many poor tackling angles on film. He is a high-character prospect with great work ethic. Reid ran 4.53 in Indy with highly explosive jumps, reaching 40.5" in the vertical and 11-foot-2 in the broad. While Reid offers upside, he's going to struggle in one-on-one NFL coverage situations. He'll try to fill the shoes of first-team All-Pro Dashon Goldson, who signed with the Bucs in free agency.
Apr 25 - 10:18 PM
Barkevious Mingo - DL - Tigers

Browns selected LSU OLB Barkevious Mingo with the No. 6 overall pick.

Mingo (6-4, 241) tormented the SEC with 15 tackles for loss and eight sacks as a sophomore before his production dipped to 8.5 TFLs and 4.5 sacks last year. LSU coaches asked Mingo to work more in containment, but he failed to finish plays and must learn to play with better leverage. Still a highly explosive edge presence with big upside, Mingo is relentless with rare speed and length (33 3/4" arms). At the Combine, he ranked first among D-Linemen in the ten-yard split (1.55) and broad jump (10-foot-8), as well as second in the forty (4.58) and vertical (37"). Mingo will convert to outside linebacker in Cleveland's 3-4 defense, where he'll be a natural fit.
Apr 25 - 8:57 PM

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