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David Fales - QB - Spartans

CBS Sports' Bruce Feldman is the next media member to mention the buzz in NFL Draft circles around San Jose State senior QB David Fales.

"Whatever David has to do to get the ball off into windows, he can do it," former Spartans coach Mike MacIntyre said. "And not everybody can do that. A lot of guys can go out and throw in pass skel or one-on-ones and look really good. But then if you put a rush on them and they have to side step and their feet just can't be right and they have to make accurate throws, they can't do that. David can."
Source: CBS Sports
May 9 - 9:13 AM
David Fales - QB - Spartans

NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah tweeted that the buzz is already building around San Jose State QB David Fales.

We've mentioned Fales a few times after seeing his tape when spotlighting David Quessenberry and Ryan Otten. He flashes tremendous talent as a pocket passer, showing touch downfield and an ability to work through the pocket and progressions to find open receivers.
Source: Daniel Jeremiah on Twitter
May 7 - 5:35 PM
David Quessenberry - T - Spartans

Texans traded up to select San Jose State OT David Quessenberry with the No. 176 overall pick, sending the Nos. 184 and 233 overall picks to the Raiders.

Quessenberry (6-foot-4 7/8, 302) made 37 starts for the Spartans, primarily at left tackle. A former walk-on at tight end, he demonstrates enough athleticism and length (34 3/8") to potentially start at left guard or protect the blindside in a pinch, although Quessenberry must fill out his frame. He ran 5.08 with a 29.5-inch vertical at the Combine and performed 25 reps on the bench. Confirming his impressive short-area movement skills, Quessenberry's 4.45 20-yard shuttle was third fastest among offensive linemen. He's a quintessential zone blocker who will never play with power. Quessenberry could sneak into the starting lineup at right guard or right tackle for the Texans.
Apr 27 - 4:08 PM
David Quessenberry - T - Spartans

San Jose State OL David Quessenberry may enlist in the military at the end of his football career.

"Yeah, it's definitely something I have thought about. It's something I've been around my whole life," Quessenberry said. "Playing in the National Football League is a dream of mine, but (military service) is not off the table." Quessenberry has impressed personnel men with his talent and could be selected earlier than many expect, according to draft insider Tony Pauline. We view him as a mid-round prospect. He's received interest from the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers.
Source: USA Today
Apr 15 - 6:32 PM
David Quessenberry - T - Spartans

Draft insider Tony Pauline notes that San Jose State OL David Quessenberry could be selected earlier than many expect.

"The offensive lineman has been stamped as a "five position player" by a number of teams, who rank Quessenberry as a top 75 choice," Pauline writes. Quessenberry impressed during Senior Bowl week and showed off his positional versatility. We highly doubt he makes it out of the fourth-round.
Source: TFY Draft Insider
Apr 9 - 10:54 AM
David Quessenberry - T - Spartans

CBS Sports' Dane Brugler considers San Jose State's David Quessenberry the best mid-round LT prospect.

Quessenberry started the draft process as a late rounder, but his excellent week of Senior Bowl practices will likely land him in the fourth-round. Brugler is projecting Quessenberry to left tackle, but we wouldn't be surprised to see him show versatility as a guard.
Source: Dane Brugler on Twitter
Mar 31 - 10:33 AM
Ryan Otten - TE - Spartans

San Jose State TE Ryan Otten chatted with San Francisco 49ers' head coach Jim Harbaugh at his pro day.

Harbaugh was in attendance at the pro day as one of 26 NFL teams, which also included the Oakland Raiders. Otten ran a 4.68 40-yard dash and caught 20 passes. He didn't drop any passes thrown in his direction. He has two private workouts set up with unspecific teams and could add another five pounds when he comes to the NFL.
Source: Sacramento Bee
Mar 18 - 5:37 PM
Ryan Otten - TE - Spartans

San Jose State TE Ryan Otten ran in the mid-4.6s during his pro day on Friday.

Otten also completed a 33-inch vertical and 4.45 short shuttle time, but more importantly he weighed in at 242 pounds after losing around 20 pounds due to a staph infection that limited his ability during the Senior Bowl. We expect a third day selection to be in Otten's future.
Source: CBS Sports
Mar 16 - 9:19 AM
David Quessenberry - T - Spartans

After polling NFL personnel men, CBS Sports' Rob Rang listed San Jose State OL David Quessenberry as a riser after Senior Bowl week.

Quessenberry is a former walk-on at the tight end position and showed promise at tackle, guard, and even backup snaps at center in Mobile. He is a bit light at 294 pounds, but Quessenberry held his own on counter power moves and was able to mirror with athletic footwork.
Source: CBS Sports
Jan 26 - 11:34 AM
Ryan Otten - TE - Spartans

San Diego State senior TE Ryan Otten caught three passes for 36 yards in the Spartans bowl win over Bowling Green.

Otten took a big shot early in the game on a crossing route between the hashes but stayed on the field. He and Fales weren't on the same page all afternoon, but Otten's length will definitely intrigue the NFL. An early third day selection seems likely.
Thu, Dec 27, 2012 07:47:00 PM
David Fales - QB - Spartans

San Diego State junior QB David Fales completed 33-of-43 attempts for 395 yards and two touchdowns Thursday against Bowling Green.

He sure looked better than a priority free agent. Fales, as usual, was in complete command of the offense, maneuvering the pocket while willingly testing single coverage. That is one trait NFL evaluators will love about Fales, he is not afraid to throw to covered receivers against defenses in man. We expect him to return for his senior year, but Fales will be a hot name heading into 2013.
Thu, Dec 27, 2012 07:42:00 PM
David Fales - QB - Spartans

During pregame coverage for San Jose State's bowl game, Scouts Inc.'s Todd McShay stated that junior QB David Fales may not be drafted if he declares for April's draft.

"He's one of the most improved players at his position in all of college football," McShay said. "Doesn't have the great NFL measurables. But he's efficient, smart, and knows where to go with the football. He's doing a much better job with his accuracy this year... I don't know that he's gonna be drafted. Maybe a priority free agent. But he's certainly done a lot to help himself in terms of the next level this season." We doubt he declares for the 2013 draft, but we would expect the former JUCO product to surprise if he does. Fales' comfort in the pocket and with progressions is tough to find at the NFL level.
Thu, Dec 27, 2012 03:14:00 PM
David Fales - QB - Spartans

San Jose State will play Bowling Green in the Military Bowl on December 27.

The Spartans have one of the nation's best junior quarterbacks in David Fales, and if he does not declare for the 2013 Draft, expect him to be a popular name prior to next season. He'll be throwing to Senior Bowl tight end invite Ryan Otten. Bowling Green has an undersized but productive interior defensive lineman in Chris Jones.
Source: ESPN
Mon, Dec 3, 2012 12:00:00 PM
Ryan Otten - TE - Spartans

ESPN's Mel Kiper believes that San Jose State senior TE Ryan Otten could be a poor man's version of Notre Dame TE Tyler Eifert.

Kiper currently tags Otten with a mid-round grade and a possible value in the fourth-round. The senior's "ability to separate in close quarters" is what stands out to Kiper, specifically shedding nickel corners and safeties off the line.
Source: ESPN
Wed, Nov 28, 2012 02:38:00 PM
David Fales - QB - Spartans

Citing sources, CBS Sports' Rob Rang listed five junior QBs that possibly played their final home games Saturday.

The five quarterbacks are: Georgia's Aaron Murray, Tennessee's Tyler Bray, Virginia Tech's Logan Thomas, Fresno State's Derek Carr, and San Jose State's David Fales. Carr apparently announced after his game Saturday that he would return, but the others are still noncommittal. Fales is a darkhorse and a personal favorite of the last couple months.
Source: Rob Rang on Twitter
Sun, Nov 25, 2012 11:24:00 AM

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