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LaDarius Perkins - RB - Bulldogs

Mississippi State senior RB LaDarius Perkins could turn some heads during his final season, according to CBS Sports' Dane Brugler.

"Perkins has outstanding plant-and-go acceleration, doing a nice job side-stepping defenders with strong footwork to make clean cuts," Brugler writes. "He has a compactly-built upper body and keeps his legs pumping with balance to pick up chunks of yards after initial contact. Perkins' vision runs hot/cold too often, and he struggles to improvise at times when the hole isn't there, but he has the lateral agility and quick feet to scamper from defenders."

Source: CBS Sports

May 14 - 10:34 AM

Josh Boyd - DL - Bulldogs

Packers selected Mississippi State DL Josh Boyd with the No. 167 overall pick.

Boyd (6-foot-3, 310) was a 3 1/2-year starter for the Bulldogs, recording 33 tackles -- 2.5 for a loss -- and 1.5 sacks as a senior, also blocking one kick. He ran 5.14 at the Combine before pumping 32 reps on the bench. Boyd flashed penetrating, three-technique type ability in the SEC, but was an inconsistent performer and lacks explosive measurables.

Apr 27 - 3:37 PM

Johnthan Banks - DB - Bulldogs

Buccaneers selected Mississippi State CB Johnthan Banks with the No. 43 overall pick.

Banks (6-2, 185) is a lean, long-armed (33 7/8") corner who earned the 2012 Thorpe Award as the nation's top defensive back. (The last four Thorpe winners are Mo Claiborne, Patrick Peterson, Eric Berry, and Malcolm Jenkins.) Banks' stock took a hit when he ran 4.61 at the Combine and managed only 10 bench reps, and his game tape is only above average with a tendency to get beaten deap. It's possible Banks will eventually move to safety in the NFL; he played some safety in the Bulldogs' nickel and dime packages. Initially in Tampa, expect Banks to compete with Eric Wright at right cornerback.

Apr 26 - 7:27 PM

Darius Slay - DB - Bulldogs

Lions selected Mississippi State CB Darius Slay with the No. 36 overall pick.

Slay (6-0, 192) projects as a superior pro player to Johnthan Banks. A reserve in 2011 after transferring from JUCO, Slay broke out as a 2012 starter, pacing Mississippi State in interceptions (5) and tying Banks for the team lead in breakups (11). Slay's 2012 tape was physical and fluid, and he ran a scintillating 4.36 forty at the Combine with a 10-foot-4 broad jump. Slay should immediately contend for the starting job opposite Chris Houston in Detroit.

Apr 26 - 6:55 PM

Johnthan Banks - DB - Bulldogs

NFL.com's Gil Brandt cites sources who believe the Jaguars are leaning towards selecting Mississippi State CB Johnthan Banks with pick No. 33.

Some have suggested a quarterback here, while others believe with pick will be FIU safety Johnathan Cyprien. Banks certainly fits what Gus Bradley wants on the edge, in terms of a long corner with the ability to press. Banks actually ran a lot of Cover 3 at Miss State and showed nice ball skills to undercut patterns.

Source: Gil Brandt on Twitter

Apr 26 - 1:13 PM

Darius Slay - DB - Bulldogs

Mississippi State CB Darius Slay says he won't need surgery on his torn meniscus.

Slay tore the meniscus in his knee in February but has worked out for two teams since the surgery. Those two teams are the Atlanta Falcons and Pittsburgh Steelers. In total, he's worked out for 16 teams and said only one has asked him for an extra MRI.

Source: NFL.com

Apr 24 - 3:12 PM

Darius Slay - DB - Bulldogs

Mississippi State CB Darius Slay tore the meniscus in his knee in February.

Slay has worked out since the injury, however, including with the Falcons last Friday. The "other" Mississippi State corner has been mentioned in the first-round discussion and could still be drafted ahead of teammate Johnthan Banks.

Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter

Apr 24 - 9:46 AM

Josh Boyd - DL - Bulldogs

National Football Post's Russ Lande writes Mississippi State DL Josh Boyd could develop into a starter in the NFL.

"A well-built defensive tackle who looks bigger "on the hoof" than his measured size, Boyd’s combination of size, strength and athleticism is starting caliber," Lande writes. "Consistently quick moving at the snap, when Boyd maintains leverage he can lock-out and press offensive lineman with ease. He can either anchor to clog up the inside run or shed the block and make tackle. Although he lacks the explosiveness and premier speed to get backfield penetration to make tackles consistently behind the LOS, he is able to use his quickness of the ball and strength to press the gap to disrupt blocking schemes. Additionally, he has surprising playing speed chasing down ball carriers along the LOS in pursuit. I expect Boyd will be a late round selection, but if he can become more consistent playing with leverage he could develop into a quality starter."

Source: National Football Post

Apr 22 - 3:07 PM

Darius Slay - DB - Bulldogs

Mississippi State CB Darius Slay ranks as the 39th best prospect in the 2013 class, according to CBS Sports' Dane Brugler.

Slay ranks just behind teammate Johnthan Banks. "The "other" cornerback from the Bulldogs' defense, Slay has the higher NFL upside than Banks with his natural athleticism and size," Brugler writes. He isn't alone in thinking Slay offers better long term potential than Banks.

Source: CBS Sports

Apr 19 - 11:01 AM

DeWayne Cherrington - DL - Bulldogs

Mississippi State DL DeWayne Cherrington visited the Giants on Monday.

Cherrington has also visited the Ravens. The massive interior defensive lineman was not a super productive player, but teams are always hoping to find that late round or undrafted free agent big body with upside. He benched 225 pounds 36 times during his Pro Day workout where he ran the 40-yard dash in 5.5 seconds.

Source: Scout.com

Apr 18 - 8:53 AM

Darius Slay - DB - Bulldogs

Mississippi State CB Darius Slay is visiting the Lions on Tuesday.

Slay will be attending the Draft in place of Desmond Trufant. Teammate Johnthan Banks received more attention during his career, but some have coined Slay a a better prospect. A second day selection is almost certainly in his future.

Source: Anwar Richardson on Twitter

Apr 16 - 9:45 AM

Darius Slay - DB - Bulldogs

Mississippi State CB Darius Slay visited the Eagles last week.

NFL insider Adam Caplan says Slay could go as early as the second-round. Slay took a bit of a back seat to Johnthan Banks during his collegiate career, but many have said they prefer his higher ceiling. Expect to see a lot of prospects at the position be drafted during the second day.

Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter

Apr 5 - 10:56 AM

Darius Slay - DB - Bulldogs

Mississippi State CB Darius Slay "has a much higher ceiling" than teammate Johnthan Banks, according to NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah.

Jeremiah does note that "Banks is better today" and says a good fit for the long corner would be the Jaguars at No. 33. Gus Bradley likes his corners to press, and although Banks (and Slay) played a lot of cover three, he flashed well when getting physical at the line of scrimmage. Slay's evaluation has consistently risen throughout the draft process.

Source: Daniel Jeremiah on Twitter

Mar 28 - 12:04 PM

Johnthan Banks - DB - Bulldogs

Mississippi State's Johnthan Banks did not make SI NFL writer Chris Burke's top five players at the position.

Burke lists Dee Milliner and Xavier Rhodes as the top two corners, followed by Desmond Trufant, Jamar Taylor, and Jordan Poyer. In fact, Burke notes that Banks is the prospect "falling" at the position. "You can make an argument that he’s actually the second best Mississippi State CB available, behind Darius Slay," Burke writes. "Both are very talented defensive backs, but Slay has done more since the end of the season."

Source: Sports Illustrated

Mar 26 - 12:32 PM

Johnthan Banks - DB - Bulldogs

National Football Post's Dan Pompei writes one GM believes Mississippi State CB Johnthan Banks' length overcomes his lack of speed.

"The workout was definitely a concern for Banks," one general manager told Pompei. "But I think he can overcome his speed issues with his length. He picks off balls and makes plays." Pompei adds that Banks is likely a second-round selection next month. We agree that Banks' length will be a significant help for him in the NFL.

Source: National Football Post

Mar 20 - 2:59 PM