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James Franklin - QB - Tigers

Missouri will likely run senior QB James Franklin less often during the 2013 season.

Offensive coordinator Josh Henson "said he's reluctant to see his quarterback get exposed to too many hits." Franklin has gone through his share of injuries, including a shoulder surgery that limited his offseason work prior to the 2012 season. Henson and the rest of Missouri's coaches better hope for improved offensive line play.
Source: Terez Taylor on Twitter
May 15 - 10:24 AM
Dorial Green-Beckham - WR - Tigers

Missouri HC Gary Pinkel believes sophomore WR Dorial Green-Beckham is "a different guy" this season.

"He catches the ball so well, he can turn an average play into a big play, and I think we’re starting to see really how good he can be," Pinkel added. "He’s getting more comfortable with executing his assignments, and he’s getting the ball, he’s getting open and making plays," new offensive coordinator Josh Henson said. "And I think all those things lend to your personality coming out, feeling more comfortable in your skin."
Source: NY Times
May 13 - 9:26 AM
James Franklin - QB - Tigers

Missouri head coach Gary Pinkel said senior James Franklin remains the team's starting QB.

"I think the order always matters at every spot," Pinkel said. "You come out after 15 practices, and there’s many, many reps in those 15 practices and scrimmages and so on and so forth. But James is going to be 1. Maty Mauk’s 2 and Corbin’s going to be 3." Franklin was recovering from a shoulder injury prior to the 2012 season, and some would say his performance was hurt because of it.
Source: Columbia Daily Tribune
Apr 30 - 12:24 PM
Zaviar Gooden - LB - Tigers

Titans selected Missouri OLB Zaviar Gooden with the No. 97 overall pick.

Gooden (6-2, 234) manned the weak side in Mizzou's 4-3 defense, logging 61 tackles -- four for loss -- and an interception across ten games in 2012, missing the better part of three with a hamstring injury. His senior year was subpar, but Gooden rehabbed his stock with a 4.47 forty, 1.53 ten-yard split, and 27 bench reps at the Combine. Gooden doesn't always play as physically as he should, but is the premier pure run-and-chase linebacker in this class. The Titans now have some serious speed with Gooden and Zach Brown.
Apr 26 - 10:33 PM
Sheldon Richardson - DL - Tigers

Jets selected Missouri DT Sheldon Richardson with the No. 13 overall pick.

Richardson is a high-upside prospect, but it's a head-scratcher. In dire need of offensive weapons and an edge rusher, the Jets go for a three-technique tackle. Richardson (6-3, 294) is an explosive up-field pass rusher with tremendous suddenness off the ball. Perhaps the most athletic interior defensive lineman in the draft, Richardson even dropped into coverage at times for the Tigers. Richardson profiles as a suspect run defender, but could threaten for 5-7 sacks as a rookie. In 24 games at Mizzou, he reeled off 18.5 tackles for loss, six sacks, and four forced fumbles. He ran 5.02 at the Combine with a 1.77 ten-yard split and did 30 reps on the bench. It's an odd fit on paper for the Jets.
Apr 25 - 9:48 PM
Sheldon Richardson - DL - Tigers

Yahoo! Sports' Jason Cole notes it "increasingly sounds like" the 49ers want to trade up for Missouri DL Sheldon Richardson.

A trade up to pick No. 13 could be ideal for the Jets and 49ers, since the latter would move in front of the defensive tackle needy Panthers. The Jets could then target a quarterback at the end of the first-round. Richardson would line up as a 5 technique end, with plenty of mobility to loop inside or out with Aldon Smith.
Source: Jason Cole on Twitter
Apr 25 - 10:31 AM
Sheldon Richardson - DL - Tigers

The two teams who have shown a willingness to move up are the Dolphins and Falcons, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Miami has also been mentioned to be looking at possible scenarios to move down. This is the second report mentioning the Falcons possibly moving up, and we think the two positions to target would be corner or defensive tackle.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Apr 23 - 4:52 PM
Sheldon Richardson - DL - Tigers

SI's Peter King believes the Falcons could be targeting Missouri DT Sheldon Richardson.

"I think, if the Falcons had their way, they'd come out of the first round with Missouri defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson," King writes. "But I also think it'd be too costly to move up from No. 30 in the first round far enough to get Richardson, who is very likely to go in the top 15." The Falcons could trade up if Richardson lasts past the Panthers at No. 14.
Source: Sports Illustrated
Apr 22 - 10:34 AM
Zaviar Gooden - LB - Tigers

Missouri LB Zaviar Gooden is scheduled to visit the Bears.

This makes total sense. Gooden is a pure weakside linebacker with great closing speed and chasing ability. There are times he looked a bit tight in the hips in a two yard tackling radius, but there's plenty of talent to work with. He could be the heir apparent to Lance Briggs.
Source: Vaughn McClure on Twitter
Apr 10 - 12:52 PM
Sheldon Richardson - DL - Tigers

The Cleveland Browns will be hosting Missouri DL Sheldon Richardson on April 9 and 10.

Richardson is an interesting fit for the team because they are a 3-4 defense and in need of pass-rushers. He's a pure three technique as far as position goes but some have hinted at the thought of him playing five technique defensive end. He's certainly athletic and mobile enough, but he's best fit inside.
Source: Mary Kay Cabot on Twitter
Apr 10 - 9:20 AM
T.J. Moe - WR - Tigers

Missouri WR T.J. Moe will visit the Rams in early April.

Moe is strictly a slot receiver prospect, and although he isn't the fastest player in a straight-line, the Missouri product is very quick and decisive in his cuts. He will be available int he later rounds. Moe does not count against the Rams 30 in-house visits, since he is a local product.
Source: Jim Thomas on Twitter
Mar 30 - 10:00 AM
Sheldon Richardson - DL - Tigers

NFL Network's Mike Mayock has moved Missouri DT Sheldon Richardson up to the No. 2 player at his position.

The move is just up one spot, but only Sharrif Floyd is ranked higher. Utah's Star Lotulelei is ranked among the 3-4 defensive ends. Sylvester Williams, Kawann Short, and Johnathan Hankins round out the top five players at the position according to Mayock.
Source: NFL.com
Mar 24 - 1:53 PM
Sheldon Richardson - DL - Tigers

Missouri DL Sheldon Richardson has a private workout set up with the Cleveland Browns.

Richardson told the media that the Kansas City Chiefs, Jacksonville Jaguars, Oakland Raiders, Miami Dolphins, Dallas Cowboys and Seattle Seahawks have all shown interest in him as well. When asked about potentially being considered as the No. 1 selection, Richardson said, "Hell yeah, you’ve seen me play here. Am I good enough to be a No. 1 guy? All right then, that’s what I like to hear."
Source: Kansas City Star
Mar 8 - 12:59 PM
Sheldon Richardson - DL - Tigers

Missouri DL Sheldon Richardson said he met with 22 teams at the combine.

One of the teams he named was the Minnesota Vikings, who he said were "very interested". He added, "They want me to play three technique, some say five and some asked me what I want to play. I put on a lot of weight so I could show people that I can be a heavy defensive tackle. I played light during the season at around 285." He noted he would be going to visit the Vikings April 2 or 3.
Source: NFL.com
Mar 5 - 9:25 PM
Derrick Washington - RB - Tigers

Four teams showed interest in former Missouri and current Tuskegee RB Derrick Washington at his pro day.

The teams include the Green Bay Packers, New Orleans Saints, Arizona Cardinals and New England Patriots. Washington reportedly ran in the 4.6 range at 226 pounds. He also did 19 reps of 225. He was arrested for sexual assault charges and spent four months in jail in 2010.
Source: Draft Insider
Mar 5 - 8:10 PM

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