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MarQueis Gray - QB - Golden Gophers

49ers signed Minnesota QB/WR MarQueis Gray.

Gray (6-3, 240) shuttled between wide receiver and quarterback for Minnesota and is expected to be a developmental H-back or tight end in the pros. He ran a 4.69 forty with a 1.59 ten-yard split and 30-inch vertical at the Combine. As a sophomore receiver in 2010, Gray caught 42 passes for 587 yards (14.0 YPR) and five touchdowns. He faces long odds on such a deep 49ers roster.
Apr 27 - 10:32 PM
MarQueis Gray - QB - Golden Gophers

Dan Pompei of National Football Post reports some teams are still looking at Minnesota QB MarQueis Gray as a tight end.

Pompei writes that Gray is being looked at as a tight end because of his athleticism. However, when Gray practiced at the position during Texas versus National all-star game practices, he struggled. He was very raw running routes and didn't separate from defenders. It's safe to say Gray is a project.
Source: National Football Post
Mar 13 - 4:16 PM
Michael Carter - DB - Golden Gophers

Minnesota CB Michael Carter ran a 4.69 forty at the school's Pro Day.

Carter put on a great performance against Purdue, but this forty time will certain raise eyebrows in a bad way. A move to safety could be in the works, or Carter might only project to press man coverages.
Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter
Mar 4 - 12:31 PM
MarQueis Gray - QB - Golden Gophers

Minnesota's MarQueis Gray is listed as a QB for the Combine after practicing as a tight end during the Texas versus Nation all star game.

We feel bad for the receivers that will have to catch his passes in drills. Gray struggled mightily at tight end during all star practices, but his athleticism and experience at receiver points him in that direction in terms of an NFL future.
Source: NFL Combine
Feb 7 - 10:28 AM
MarQueis Gray - QB - Golden Gophers

Minnesota's MarQueis Gray continues to struggle with his transition to TE during Texas versus Nation practices.

"Gray has looked extremely raw running routes and finishing catches," CBS Sports' Dane Brugler writes. "He did a nice job getting physical in his routes, but struggled to create much separation against defenders and dropped more passes than he caught." Gray played some receiver during his time in college, but the full-time move does not seem to be going well.
Source: CBS Sports
Jan 31 - 8:38 AM
MarQueis Gray - QB - Golden Gophers

Former Minnesota QB/WR MarQueis Gray will be participating in the Texas versus Nation all star game as a TE.

Gray alternated between quarterback and receiver during his career at Minnesota, but his 6'4/250 pound frame lends itself tot he tight end position. His fluidity, size, and athleticism could shine in this setting, but his blocking likely needs plenty of work.
Source: CBS Sports
Jan 28 - 10:56 AM
A.J. Barker - WR - Golden Gophers

Former Minnesota WR A.J. Barker was arrested for marijuana possession in Houston, Texas on Sunday.

Barker, who left Minnesota after a dispute with head coach Jerry Kill, has a court date set for February 14. Although multiple reports stated Barker would transfer to the University of Houston, athletics spokesman David Bassity said the following on Wednesday: "A.J. Barker is not a member of our football team and was not offered a scholarship as some outlets have reported." Barker was leading the Gophers in receiving before his departure.
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Jan 17 - 11:40 AM
Ra'Shede Hageman - DL - Golden Gophers

Minnesota junior DT Ra'Shede Hageman will return for the 2013 season.

SI's Tony Pauline passed along rumors a few weeks ago that Hageman would likely enter the draft, so this news is somewhat surprising. The former tight end is still developing as a player, but his frame and length are very desirable, especially as a future five technique defensive end in a three man front.
Source: Phil Miller on Twitter
Tue, Dec 18, 2012 08:17:00 AM
A.J. Barker - WR - Golden Gophers

Ex-Minnesota junior WR A.J. Barker will play at Houston next season.

Barker made a notable exit from Minnesota, citing major disagreements with head coach Jerry Kill. Houston head coach Tony Levine was a former Minnesota walk-on himself, so the two have something in common. Barker finished the season sidelined due to an injury, and was not happy with how he was treated during that time.
Source: 1500 ESPN
Sat, Dec 8, 2012 10:16:00 AM
Ra'Shede Hageman - DL - Golden Gophers

Minnesota and Texas Tech will square off in the Meineke Car Care Bowl on December 28.

Texas Tech has one of the best pass defenses, statistically speaking, in the country. However, they do not have any real senior NFL talent on that side of the ball. Quarterback Seth Doege is a limited passer but does his best with what he has. Minnesota junior defensive tackle Ra'Shede Hageman is expected to declare for the Draft and is one of the few potential three man front ends due to his frame and length.
Source: ESPN
Mon, Dec 3, 2012 02:11:00 PM
A.J. Barker - WR - Golden Gophers

Minnesota junior WR A.J. Barker has left the program due to major disagreements with head coach Jerry Kill.

Barker has missed the last three games, and the walk-on was not happy with how he was treated during that time, specifically by Kill. Prior to the injury, he had 30 catches, 577 yards and seven touchdowns. Barker is planning on transferring to another program for the 2013 season.
Source: CollegeFootballTalk on NBC Sports
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 08:52:00 AM
Ra'Shede Hageman - DL - Golden Gophers

Sources have told SI's Tony Pauline that Minnesota junior DT Ra'Shede Hageman will likely enter April's Draft.

Pauline adds that "the former tight end has developed at his new position and scouts love his upside potential." Hageman is long and quick off the football, but he certainly needs to pickup the technical aspects of an interior lineman. He would be an interesting fit in a three man front.
Source: TFY Draft Insider
Tue, Nov 13, 2012 07:10:00 PM
Ra'Shede Hageman - DL - Golden Gophers

Minnesota redshirt junior DT Ra'Shede Hageman is already admitting that he will consider leaving for the NFL after this season.

I probably want to see where I would be draft-wise," Hageman said. "If anything I kind of want to sit down and talk to somebody and just hear what I need to do to improve myself." The Gopher is very long and somewhat lean for the position and still struggles to keep his pad level low, but the flashes are very intriguing.
Source: Pioneer Press
Thu, Nov 8, 2012 12:17:00 PM
Michael Carter - DB - Golden Gophers

ESPN Big Ten Blogger Brian Bennett believes that Minnesota senior CB Michael Carter's stock is "pointing up."

Bennett calls Carter's career "up-and-down," but this season has been consistently good. Last weekend against Purdue, Carter accounted for six pass breakups and an interception that went for a touchdown. The senior missed a large portion of the 2011 season, but Carter has done well in a full-time role this year.
Source: ESPN
Wed, Oct 31, 2012 10:41:00 AM
MarQueis Gray - QB - Golden Gophers

Minnesota head coach Jerry Kill stated that senior MarQueis Gray will focus on WR for the foreseeable future, but stopped short of ruling out a return to QB.

Kill "made a commitment" to freshman Philip Nelson after removing his redshirt, so Nelson will undoubtedly hold on to the starting quarterback spot if healthy. Gray has played the last two games out wide, catching four passes for 36 yards, but continues to nurse an injured left ankle and knee.
Source: ESPN
Tue, Oct 23, 2012 03:26:00 PM

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