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Devonte Fields - DL - Horned Frogs

TCU sophomore DE Devonte Fields has been suspended for the first two games of the 2013 season for violation of team policy.

Despite only being a freshman last year, Fields made his presence felt and is the top pass rusher on TCU's entire roster. He started all 13 games in 2012 and posted 18.5 tackles for loss including 10 sacks. The Horned Frogs open against LSU.
Source: Ralph Drusso on Twitter
May 15 - 12:06 PM
Jason Verrett - DB - Horned Frogs

CBS Sports' Dane Brugler ranks TCU CB Jason Verrett as the 12th best prospect for the 2014 class heading into his senior season.

"A junior college transfer, Verrett started 23 games the past two years and led the Big 12 in interceptions (six) and passes defended (22) in 2012," Brugler writes. Last year the draft analyst said Verrett should be mentioned among the 2013's class of corners, and he now is second on the list at the position for 2014.
Source: CBS Sports
May 2 - 12:42 PM
Stansly Maponga - DL - Horned Frogs

Falcons selected TCU DE Stansly Maponga with the No. 153 overall pick.

Maponga (6-foot-2, 256) looked like a rising star as a sophomore when he racked up 13.5 tackles for loss, nine sacks, and five forced fumbles. Playing through a foot injury that may still require surgery, Maponga's effectiveness dipped in 2012 (6.5 TFLs, four sacks) but he still declared for the draft. Maponga ran 4.84 at his Pro Day with a 29.5-inch vertical and 30 reps on the bench. He's an edge rusher with deceptive power. Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff loves taking late-round fliers on pass rushers, although to this point none of them have panned out. Maybe Maponga can change that.
Apr 27 - 2:58 PM
Josh Boyce - WR - Horned Frogs

Patriots selected TCU WR Josh Boyce with the No. 102 overall pick.

Boyce (5-foot-11, 206) is a burner who averaged 15.7 YPR on 161 career catches and scored 22 touchdowns for the Horned Frogs. Despite nursing a broken pinkie toe, Boyce ran a 4.38 forty at the Combine with an explosive 10-foot-11 broad jump. Boyce underwent surgery and is questionable for rookie minicamps. The Horned Frogs' production dipped due to poor quarterback play, but he could ultimately be a better receiver the Aaron Dobson, who was picked earlier by the Patriots.
Apr 27 - 12:24 PM
Josh Boyce - WR - Horned Frogs

TCU WR Josh Boyce is visiting the Steelers on Thursday.

Boyce is a vertical target with good size who was limited by poor quarterback play in 2012. He participated in the NFL Combine despite suffering from a broken pinkie toe, but that determination and competitive nature shows up on the field for Boyce, as he fights for yards after the catch.
Source: Bob Labriola on Twitter
Apr 4 - 1:29 PM
Stansly Maponga - DL - Horned Frogs

TCU DE Stansly Maponga likely needs foot surgery, but the pass rusher plans on getting a second opinion.

Maponga participated in the TCU Pro Day and put up decent numbers for his size. We don't expect the junior to be a second day pick, but with some refinement Maponga could be a nice leverage and power rusher off the edge.
Source: Dane Brugler on Twitter
Mar 8 - 8:35 AM
Matthew Tucker - RB - Horned Frogs

NFL.com's Gil Brandt writes that TCU RB Matthew Tucker looked "very good" at his pro day.

"Tucker ran the 40 in 4.60 and 4.58 seconds, had a 4.44-second short shuttle and a 7.12-second three-cone drill. He had a 35 1/2-inch vertical and 9-foot-9 broad jump," Brandt added. Tucker is slightly more than six-foot tall and weighs 218 pounds. He's expected to be a third day selection at best.
Source: NFL.com
Mar 7 - 2:23 PM
Stansly Maponga - DL - Horned Frogs

NFL.com's Gil Brandt reports teams worked out TCU DL Stansly Maponga as a linebacker at his pro day.

"Maponga played defensive end in college, but is also being worked out at linebacker (as an outside linebacker in a 3-4 base defense). The NFL linebackers coaches present worked out Maponga," Brandt writes. Maponga is a shade under six-foot-two and weighs 251 pounds.
Source: NFL.com
Mar 7 - 2:20 PM
Stansly Maponga - DL - Horned Frogs

TCU DE Stansly Maponga ran a 4.84 and 4.85 forty at the school's Pro Day.

Maponga also recorded a 29.5 inch vertical and managed 30 reps on the bench press. We expect the TCU junior to be an early third day pick, but Maponga could develop into a solid pass rusher due to his leverage and hand strength.
Source: Calvin Watkins on Twitter
Mar 7 - 12:02 PM
Josh Boyce - WR - Horned Frogs

TCU WR Josh Boyce participated in the NFL Combine while suffering from a broken pinkie toe.

"Boyce has a fracture in the fifth metatarsal of his foot, an injury often characterized as a "Jones" fracture," according to CBS Sports' Rob Rang. "The injury can heal on its own. Many athletes, however, elect to have surgery... The surgery and rehabilitation would take six to 12 weeks." Boyce did undergo the surgery on Tuesday, and that time frame could put his availability for rookie minicamps in question.
Source: CBS Sports
Mar 7 - 8:46 AM
Josh Boyce - WR - Horned Frogs

Scouts Inc.'s Steve Muench says he likes what he has seen from TCU WR josh Boyce thus far.

Boyce, "catches ball well and (is) competitive after the catch," according to Muench. The TCU product put on a good showing at the NFL Combine to back up solid tape, and could find himself in the third- or fourth-round.
Source: Steve Muench on Twitter
Mar 5 - 1:54 PM
Stansly Maponga - DL - Horned Frogs

TCU DE Stansly Maponga is a favorite of former NFL scout Bryan Broaddus.

When asked for a name of a defensive end outside of the top two rounds, Broaddus named Maponga. The junior somewhat unexpectedly declared for April's draft, but his compact build allows for leverage and leg drive to press the pocket from the edge.
Source: Bryan Broaddus on Twitter
Mar 1 - 10:19 AM
Casey Pachall - QB - Horned Frogs

Paul Myerberg of the USA Today believes TCU will give QB Casey Pachall "every opportunity to win back his starting job."

Pachall was suspended for a large part of the 2012 season and entered into a substance abuse program. Trevone Boykin, who spent time at running back prior to his promotion, showed more skill as a runner than as a passer. If Pachall does claim the starting quarterback job, expect Boykin to find another way to contribute.
Source: USA Today
Mar 1 - 9:51 AM
Josh Boyce - WR - Horned Frogs

TCU WR Josh Boyce recorded an unofficial 4.38 forty, with a 1.56 10 yard split, at the NFL Combine.

Boyce consistently stretched the field at TCU, but poor play at the quarterback position in 2012 limited his ability. The Horned Frog needs to catch the ball more consistently, but he fits the "upside" tag.
Feb 24 - 11:06 AM
Stansly Maponga - DL - Horned Frogs

TCU DE Stansly Maponga underwent post-season foot surgery to correct an injury that cost him two games in 2012.

The extent of the injury is unknown, but surgery is something that could prevent Maponga from participating at February's Scouting Combine. It makes his decision to enter the draft all the more perplexing after coach Gary Patterson advised Maponga to stay in school. He may be difficult for NFL teams to justify as more than a sixth- or seventh-round flier in April's draft.
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Jan 15 - 11:23 AM

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