Lions Articles:
How do the Lions nine draft picks impact their position groups: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/How-do-the-Detroit-Lions-nine-draft-picks-impact-their-position-groups/2ec2e0ee-8e1a-48a3-aa38-3b0d0821f886
O'Hara - The biggest winner following the draft is Riley Reiff: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHara-The-biggest-winner-following-this-Lions-draft-is-Riley-Reiff/7e051586-58f5-4491-8436-a0c6963efc21
Kiper - Lions did the best they could in the draft: http://www.freep.com/article/20130429/SPORTS01/304290126/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-mel-kiper
Lions pondering more moves on both lines, special teams: http://www.freep.com/article/20130429/SPORTS01/304290060/detroit-lions-martin-mayhew
Kiper - Ansah's development key to Lions playoff hopes: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130429/SPORTS0101/304290431/1126/sports0101/Kiper-Ziggy-Ansah-s-development-key-Lions-playoff-hopes
Lions made solid decisions in 2013 draft: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/nfl/detroit-lions/story/Lions-made-solid-decisions-in-2013-NFL-D?blockID=897367&feedID=3862
Mayhew - Ziggy was our third choice: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/04/29/mayhew-ziggy-was-our-third-choice/
Detroit rehabilitates DE position via draft: http://det.scout.com/2/1287864.html
Mayhew satisified with draft picks: http://www.windsorstar.com/sports/Mayhew+satisfied+with+draft+picks/8308153/story.html
Parkland grad QB John Laub headed to the Lions: http://www.mcall.com/sports/varsity/mc-laub-lions-20130430,0,5111843.story
Herd's WR/ Returner Andre Snipes-Booker signs with the Lions: http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/201304290295
Clayton's mailbag (There's a question on the Lions WR position in the short takes section): http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9221731/nfl-mailbag-sizing-offensive-roy-candidates
Post draft storylines in the NFC North: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/55926/post-draft-storylines-in-the-nfc-north
Kirwan looks at 9 teams with post draft holes (The Lions are one of those teams with their hole at OT): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/pat-kirwan/22167447/nfl-draft-may-be-over-but-these-nine-teams-still-have-specific-needs
Monday Morning QB (Peter King thinks the Lions got 2 starters for the next eight years in round 2-3): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/-nfl-draft/news/20130429/nfl-draft-peter-king-monday-morning-quarterback/?sct=uk_t11_a3
TSN's Lions Review (He gives the Lions a B): http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4589181
2012 ADP vs Reality - WRs (CJ is #1): http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nfl/43175/353/2012-adp-vs-reality-wrs
Miscellaneous:
Lawrence Jackson, Jacob Lacey crossed over to the Vikings: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/55946/lawrence-jackson-jacob-lacey-cross-over
Examining Pressure - Are left tackles overvalued: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/04/29/examining-pressure-are-left-tackles-overvalued/
2013 draft versus the average - looking at numbers: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/2013-NFL-Draft-versus-the-average-Looking-at-the-numbers.html
2014 Draft:
Who are the top NFL draft prospects for 2014: http://www.freep.com/article/20130429/SPORTS01/304290076/2014-nfl-mock-draft
Video:
Lions tied for worst in the NFC North: http://www.freep.com/videonetwork/2336091746001
Free Press writers chew on which player the Lions will take in the 2014 draft: http://www.freep.com/videonetwork/2336732118001
Audio (these are from April 25-27. Somehow I missed them):
Schwartz on sirius radio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Jim-Schwartz-on-Sirius-NFL-Radio---4-27-13/2ee91aab-008b-4f47-89c2-469288548f44
Ansah on sirius radio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Ziggy-Ansah-Conference-Call----4-25-13/f487160c-2ff8-48ee-96c4-5df6deada708
Ansah conference call: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Ziggy-Ansah-Conference-Call----4-25-13/f487160c-2ff8-48ee-96c4-5df6deada708
Slay conference call: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Darius-Slay-Conference-Call----4-26-13/1fa71218-848e-46e2-b03d-7be5bfa78fbf
Warford conference call: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Larry-Warford-Conference-Call----4-26-13/0f32be41-0275-4adc-bc70-353259054bf2
Taylor conference call: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Devin-Taylor-Conference-Call----4-27-13/bad827ed-f1a0-452d-b7fd-59e8ec1ed271
Sam Martin conference call: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Sam-Martin-Conference-Call----4-27-13/f08b3bb0-3ec2-487c-ba16-1cebfab9fa2f
Corey Fuller conference call: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Corey-Fuller-Conference-Call----4-27-13/afbdab10-ad20-4b95-855d-cdb2e0b15635
Theo Riddick conference call: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Theo-Riddick-Conference-Call----4-27-13/3d4e201e-2a56-413e-a40b-7140db789045
Michael Williams conference call: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Michael-Williams-Conference-Call----4-27-13/0a65b732-9bbc-4e0a-a725-70073471afaa
Brandon Hepburn conference call: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Brandon-Hepburn-Conference-Call----4-27-13/213dd879-7825-4c70-8258-a788bda0ad40
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Monday, April 29, 2013
Morning Lions Links for Monday 4-29-13
Articles:
Working senior bowl helped Lions make picks: http://www.freep.com/article/20130429/SPORTS01/304290035/dave-birkett-Detroit-Lions-Martin-Mayhew-Senior-Bowl-Ziggy-Ansah-Alabma
Lions rookies had better play right away: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130429/OPINION03/304290325/1126/sports0101/Lions-rookies-had-better-play-right-away
Lions draft position by position: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/04/29/sports/columns/doc517dd4fc3bee3526590682.txt?viewmode=default
Tech tackle LaAdrian Waddle likes chance he sees with Lions: http://lubbockonline.com/sports-red-raiders-football/2013-04-28/tech-tackle-likes-chance-he-sees-lions#
Ball St. lineman Austin Holtz gets chance with Lions: http://www.indystar.com/article/20130428/SPORTS06/304280045/2013-NFL-Draft-Ball-State-lineman-Austin-Holtz-gets-chance-Detroit-Lions
Grades:
Detroit News' Josh Katzenstein Grades each team (He gives the Lions a B+): http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130429/SPORTS0101/304290310/1126/sports0101/Josh-Katzenstein-grades-NFC-teams-draft
Yahoo's draft grades (Lions get a B): http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl--2013-nfc-draft-grades--coming-off-a-super-bowl-season--the-49ers-have-a-super-draft-222459529.html
Scout's draft grades (Lions get a B-): http://profootball.scout.com/2/1287668.html
USA Today draft Grades (Lions get a C+): http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/04/29/2013-nfl-draft-grades/2120157/
Video:
Sundays with Stoney (He discusses the Lions picks): http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/428-sundays-with-stoney
Evening Lions Links: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/04/evening-lions-links-for-sunday-4-28-13.html
Working senior bowl helped Lions make picks: http://www.freep.com/article/20130429/SPORTS01/304290035/dave-birkett-Detroit-Lions-Martin-Mayhew-Senior-Bowl-Ziggy-Ansah-Alabma
Lions rookies had better play right away: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130429/OPINION03/304290325/1126/sports0101/Lions-rookies-had-better-play-right-away
Lions draft position by position: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/04/29/sports/columns/doc517dd4fc3bee3526590682.txt?viewmode=default
Tech tackle LaAdrian Waddle likes chance he sees with Lions: http://lubbockonline.com/sports-red-raiders-football/2013-04-28/tech-tackle-likes-chance-he-sees-lions#
Ball St. lineman Austin Holtz gets chance with Lions: http://www.indystar.com/article/20130428/SPORTS06/304280045/2013-NFL-Draft-Ball-State-lineman-Austin-Holtz-gets-chance-Detroit-Lions
Grades:
Detroit News' Josh Katzenstein Grades each team (He gives the Lions a B+): http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130429/SPORTS0101/304290310/1126/sports0101/Josh-Katzenstein-grades-NFC-teams-draft
Yahoo's draft grades (Lions get a B): http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl--2013-nfc-draft-grades--coming-off-a-super-bowl-season--the-49ers-have-a-super-draft-222459529.html
Scout's draft grades (Lions get a B-): http://profootball.scout.com/2/1287668.html
USA Today draft Grades (Lions get a C+): http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/04/29/2013-nfl-draft-grades/2120157/
Video:
Sundays with Stoney (He discusses the Lions picks): http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/428-sundays-with-stoney
Evening Lions Links: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/04/evening-lions-links-for-sunday-4-28-13.html
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Evening Lions Links for Sunday 4-28-13
Ziggy Ansah:
Ansah embraced by fans and current, former Lions: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/Ziggy-Ansah-embraced-by-fans-and-current-former-Lions/13fe9f73-50d7-4ccd-81b0-02b26e2e83c6
Darius Slay:
Mother, son motivated new Lions CB Darius Slay to stay in school: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130428/SPORTS0101/304280339/1126/Mother-son-motivated-new-Lions-CB-Darius-Slay-stay-school
Lions Articles:
Mayhew says arrests of Ronnell Lewis, Amari Spievey surprised the Lions organization: http://www.freep.com/article/20130428/SPORTS01/304280120/ronnell-white-detroit-lions
Ronnell Lewis apologizes to Mayhew for bar fight arrest: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130428/SPORTS0101/304280337/1126/Lions-Ronnell-Lewis-apologizes-Martin-Mayhew-bar-fight-arrest
Draft filled needs, immediate impact expected: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/04/28/sports/doc517d676f32f31164402624.txt
Draft Review - Lions: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/28/draft-review-detroit-lions/
Bucky Brooks picked the Lions as winners (He thinks the Lions nailed the draft): http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/0ap1000000165023/article/2013-nfl-draft-winners-minnesota-vikings-detroit-lions-nail-it
Seifert's comments on Lions draft: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/55899/mel-kiper-jr-2013-draft-grades-nfc-north
USA Today analyzes every pick in the draft: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/04/25/nfl-draft-first-round-one-selections/2112739/
UDFA's for every team: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000164809/article/undrafted-rookie-free-agents-for-all-32-nfl-teams
USA Today's best undrafted players: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/04/27/early-look-at-2014-nfl-draft/2117807/
From the bargain bin - The best UDFAs: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/bargain-bin-best-undrafted-players-2013-141902818.html
Grades:
NFC North - How did the Bears, Lions, Packers and Vikings grade out (Lions get a B from ESPN's Kiper): http://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfc-north/article-1/NFC-North-How-did-the-Bears-Lions-Packers-and-Vikings-grade-out/33cf9427-9b14-484f-ac5c-6b08fa1a8687
Prisco's Overall Grades (Lions get a B): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/22160389/draft-grades-dont-like-instant-well-here-are-grades-like-em-or-not
MLive Anwar Richardson's grade for the Lions (He gives the Lions a B): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/04/detroit_lions_for_breakfast_ma_2.html
Houston Chronicle Grades (Lions get a B): http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2013/04/mcclains-complete-afc-draft-grades/
SI Chris Burke's grades (Lions get a B-): http://nfl.si.com/2013/04/28/2013-nfl-draft-grades-jaguars-49ers-rams-top-the-class/?eref=sihp
Rob Rang's overall grade for the Lions (He gives the Lions a C+): http://www.cbssports.com/general/blog/rob-rang/22158614/nfl-draft-nfc-north-grades
Foxsports Floyd Engel's grade (He gives the Lions a C): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/gallery/2013-nfl-draft-report-cards-every-team-042813#tab=photo-title=Detroit+Lions&photo=31720566
KC Star Grades (Lions get a D): http://www.kansascity.com/2013/04/27/4206075/nfl-draft-grades.html#storylink=cpy
2014 Draft:
CBS' 21 to watch for 2014: http://www.cbssports.com/general/blog/rob-rang/22153595/nfl-draft-21-to-watch-in-2014
SN's top 10 prospects for 2014: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-04-28/2014-nfl-draft-top-prospects-clowney-bridgewater-marqise-lee
USA Today's top prospects in 2014: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/04/27/early-look-at-2014-nfl-draft/2117807/
Ansah embraced by fans and current, former Lions: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/Ziggy-Ansah-embraced-by-fans-and-current-former-Lions/13fe9f73-50d7-4ccd-81b0-02b26e2e83c6
Darius Slay:
Mother, son motivated new Lions CB Darius Slay to stay in school: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130428/SPORTS0101/304280339/1126/Mother-son-motivated-new-Lions-CB-Darius-Slay-stay-school
Lions Articles:
Mayhew says arrests of Ronnell Lewis, Amari Spievey surprised the Lions organization: http://www.freep.com/article/20130428/SPORTS01/304280120/ronnell-white-detroit-lions
Ronnell Lewis apologizes to Mayhew for bar fight arrest: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130428/SPORTS0101/304280337/1126/Lions-Ronnell-Lewis-apologizes-Martin-Mayhew-bar-fight-arrest
Draft filled needs, immediate impact expected: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/04/28/sports/doc517d676f32f31164402624.txt
Draft Review - Lions: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/28/draft-review-detroit-lions/
Bucky Brooks picked the Lions as winners (He thinks the Lions nailed the draft): http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/0ap1000000165023/article/2013-nfl-draft-winners-minnesota-vikings-detroit-lions-nail-it
Seifert's comments on Lions draft: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/55899/mel-kiper-jr-2013-draft-grades-nfc-north
USA Today analyzes every pick in the draft: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/04/25/nfl-draft-first-round-one-selections/2112739/
UDFA's for every team: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000164809/article/undrafted-rookie-free-agents-for-all-32-nfl-teams
USA Today's best undrafted players: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/04/27/early-look-at-2014-nfl-draft/2117807/
From the bargain bin - The best UDFAs: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/bargain-bin-best-undrafted-players-2013-141902818.html
Grades:
NFC North - How did the Bears, Lions, Packers and Vikings grade out (Lions get a B from ESPN's Kiper): http://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfc-north/article-1/NFC-North-How-did-the-Bears-Lions-Packers-and-Vikings-grade-out/33cf9427-9b14-484f-ac5c-6b08fa1a8687
Prisco's Overall Grades (Lions get a B): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/22160389/draft-grades-dont-like-instant-well-here-are-grades-like-em-or-not
MLive Anwar Richardson's grade for the Lions (He gives the Lions a B): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/04/detroit_lions_for_breakfast_ma_2.html
Houston Chronicle Grades (Lions get a B): http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2013/04/mcclains-complete-afc-draft-grades/
SI Chris Burke's grades (Lions get a B-): http://nfl.si.com/2013/04/28/2013-nfl-draft-grades-jaguars-49ers-rams-top-the-class/?eref=sihp
Rob Rang's overall grade for the Lions (He gives the Lions a C+): http://www.cbssports.com/general/blog/rob-rang/22158614/nfl-draft-nfc-north-grades
Foxsports Floyd Engel's grade (He gives the Lions a C): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/gallery/2013-nfl-draft-report-cards-every-team-042813#tab=photo-title=Detroit+Lions&photo=31720566
KC Star Grades (Lions get a D): http://www.kansascity.com/2013/04/27/4206075/nfl-draft-grades.html#storylink=cpy
2014 Draft:
CBS' 21 to watch for 2014: http://www.cbssports.com/general/blog/rob-rang/22153595/nfl-draft-21-to-watch-in-2014
SN's top 10 prospects for 2014: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-04-28/2014-nfl-draft-top-prospects-clowney-bridgewater-marqise-lee
USA Today's top prospects in 2014: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/04/27/early-look-at-2014-nfl-draft/2117807/
2013 UDFA Scouting Reports and Articles
UFDA Signings:
Ohio C Skyler Allen:
Scouting Reports:
NFL Draft Scout (Overall Ranking - 706, Positional Ranking - 24): http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=91295&draftyear=2013&genpos=C
TFY Draft (Positional Ranking - 29): http://www.draftinsider.net/reports/2013/C/Skyler-Allen
Ohio Profile Page: http://www.ohiobobcats.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/allen_skyler00.html
Articles:
Skyler Allen is ranked 15 on Detroit Lions Draft Center Board (4-16-13): http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2013/04/center-big-board/#more-1304
Ohio eyes MAC football title with former FAMU standout at Center (12-1-11): http://www.dailyprogress.com/sports/ohio-eyes-mac-football-title-with-former-fuma-standout-at/article_9f7d2957-bc5c-50c6-9c23-ebf1a55dd558.html
Video:
Ohio Pro Day Interviews (Skylar talks in the first 30 seconds): http://www.ohiobobcats.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/032113aad.html
Skylar Allen at Pro Day: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15VmiTUn12Q
East Carolina DT Michael Brooks:
Scouting Reports:
CBS (Overall Ranking - 445, Positional Ranking - 33): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1727392/michael-brooks
Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=91870&draftyear=2013&genpos=DT
TFY Draft (Positional Ranking - 47): http://www.draftinsider.net/reports/2013/DT/Michael-Brooks
East Carolina Profile Page: http://www.nepatriotsdraft.com/2013-nfl-draft-rankings-qb
Articles:
Michael Brooks interview (2-8-13): http://www.newerascouting.com/2013/02/08/2013-draft-interview-michael-brooks-dt-east-carolina/
Senior Profile - Michael Brooks (11-8-12): http://theeastcarolinian.com/?p=6511
Video:
NFL Draft Spotlight - Michael Brooks: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/all-access-football/2013/02/14/nfl-draft-player-spotlight-michael-brooks-east-carolina
WMU QB Alex Carder:
Scouting Reports:
NFL (Grade - 53.4, Overall Ranking - 361, Positional Ranking - 13): http://www.nfl.com/draft/2013/profiles/alex-carder?id=2539998
Draft Scout (Overall Ranking - 362, Positional Ranking - 20): http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=82166&draftyear=2013&genpos=QB
TFY Draft (Positional Ranking - 16): http://www.draftinsider.net/reports/2013/QB/Alex-Carder
WMU Profile Page: http://www.wmubroncos.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4600&ATCLID=1392164
Neopatriotsdraft has the Carder ranked the 12th best DT: http://www.nepatriotsdraft.com/2013-nfl-draft-rankings-qb
Walterfootball QB Rankings (Carder is ranked 14): http://walterfootball.com/draft2013QB.php
Articles:
Alex Carder highlights lions UDFA (4-27-13): http://www.freep.com/article/20130427/SPORTS01/304270104/CMU-WR-Cody-Wilson-WMU-QB-Alex-Carder-highlight-Lions-undrafted-free-agents
WMU's Alex Carder a late round possibility (4-4-13): http://blogs.nfl.com/2013/04/04/western-michigans-alex-carder-could-get-drafted/
Lions attended WMU's Pro Day (3-12-13): http://www.wmubroncos.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4600&ATCLID=206740460
WMU Carder stands out at East-West Shrine Game (1-20-13): http://www.freep.com/article/20130120/SPORTS08/301200203/WMU-s-Carder-stands-out-at-East-West-game
Carder had surgery on his throwing hand, he had a pin inserted (9-26-12): http://www.mlive.com/broncos/index.ssf/2012/09/western_michigan_quarterback_a_3.html
Video:
Alex Carder Pro Day: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rmnTnlC_Dw
Alex Carder to Jordan White TD: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddbKvGxwHms
Mich Brandon Herron's hit and run on Carder: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yE8BWAmypQQ
Carder's high step TD: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iK_9xPKRuNs
Oklahoma State LB Alex Elkins:
Scouting Reports:
NFP (Grade - 4.0, Overall Ranking - 294, Positional Ranking - 26): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=54452
CBS (Overall - 637, Positional - 56): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1850876/alex-elkins
TFY Draft Rankings (Positional Ranking - 85): http://www.draftinsider.net/rankings/2013/OLB
Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=107110&draftyear=2013&genpos=OLB
Oklahoma St. Profile Page: http://www.okstate.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/alex_elkins_761759.html
Articles:
Up close with Elkins (11-28-12): http://www.tulsaworld.com/article.aspx/Up_close_with_OSUs_Alex_Elkins/20121128_92_b6_bposit540455
Scout one on one with Alex Elkins (11-26-12): http://oklahomastate.scout.com/2/1243961.html
Mother's suggestion puts Alex Elkins on path to football career (8-13-12): http://newsok.com/oklahoma-state-football-mothers-suggestion-puts-alex-elkins-on-path-to-football-career/article/3700362
Elkins ready to lead Ok. St's defense (8-8-12): http://www.tulsaworld.com/article.aspx/Former_rugby_star_Elkins_ready_to_lead_OSUs_defense/20120808_93_b1_cutlin10843
An improbable journey (With an interview) (12-27-11): http://www.okstate.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/122711aal.html
Alex Elkins story is movie making material (11-16-11): http://newsok.com/alex-elkins-story-is-movie-making-material/article/3623857
UCLA TE Joseph Fauria:
Scouting Reports:
NFL (Grade - 60.8, Overall Ranking - 245, Positional Ranking - 14): http://www.nfl.com/draft/2013/profiles/joseph-fauria?id=2539327
CBS (Overall Ranking - 307, Positional Ranking - 17): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1633106/joseph-fauria
NFP (Grade - 5.9, Overall Ranking - 116, Positional Ranking - 9): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=37660
SI (Grade 5.9): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/draft-2013/tracker/#players/86911
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=82595&draftyear=2013&genpos=TE
TFY Draft (Overall Ranking - 167, Positional Ranking - 11): http://www.draftinsider.net/reports/2013/TE/Joseph-Fauria
UCLA Profile Page: http://www.uclabruins.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/joseph_fauria_479225.html
Philly.com Scouting report on Fauria: http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sbnation/eagles/SBNation_20130325_Joseph_Fauria_NFL_draft_scouting_report.html
Draftcountdown Rankings (Overall Rankings - 196, Positional Ranking - 13): http://www.draftcountdown.com/Rankings/TOP.php
Walterfootball TE Rankings (Fauria is ranked 11): http://walterfootball.com/draft2013TE.php
Articles:
Fauria among undrafted players signed by Detroit (4-27-13): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/04/ucla_te_joseph_fauria_among_un.html
New GB RB Franklin talks about Fauria and how people are down on him (4-27-13): http://lombardiave.com/2013/04/27/packers-newest-rb-johnathan-franklin-opens-up/
Draft capsule - TE Joseph Fauria (4-16-13): http://www.csnchicago.com/blog/bears-talk/draft-capsule-te-joseph-fauria
Fauria is called a potential Gronkowski clone that needs some work, but could be a late round steal (4-15-13): http://www.lowellsun.com/sports/ci_23027092/tito-has-his-hands-full-indians
Fauria didn't participate in the combine because of a groin injury at the East-West Shrine game (2-23-13): https://twitter.com/JoshNorris/statuses/305407005693206528
Browns to meet with Fauria (2-21-13): http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2013/02/cleveland_browns_to_meet_ucla.html
Daniel Jeremiah thought Fauria reminded him of Chase Coffman (12-28-12): http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=CFB&id=130985&line=22697&spln=1
Fauria was one of NFP's rising prospects (11-19-12): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-Prospects-Rising-and-Falling.html
Fauria the next Gronkowski? (10-19-12): http://www.foxsportswest.com/10/19/12/UCLAs-Joseph-Fauria-the-next-Gronk/landing_ucla.html?blockID=807173
Fauria gives UCLA more options (9-13-12): http://articles.latimes.com/2012/sep/13/sports/la-sp-0914-ucla-football-20120914
Video:
Highlights: http://www.patriots.com/media-center/videos/2013-Draft-Prospects---Joseph-Fauria-TE/8c87dd78-75a3-4923-9e38-328893138904
OT Austin Holtz:
Scouting Reports:
CBS Rankings (Overall Ranking - 652, Positional Ranking - 46): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospectrankings/2013/OT
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=83053&draftyear=2013&genpos=OT
Articles:
Work and weight pay off for Ball State's Holtz (4-29-13): http://www.news-sentinel.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130429/COL06/130429627/-1/LOCAL
Holtz gets chance with the Lions (4-28-13): http://www.indystar.com/article/20130428/SPORTS06/304280045/2013-NFL-Draft-Ball-State-lineman-Austin-Holtz-gets-chance-Detroit-Lions
Lions attended Holtz pro day. He had an impressive day (3-21-13): http://ballstatesports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=14200&ATCLID=206839961
Video:
Holtz talks to WANE tv: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSjGPKNdwOo
App. St. RB Steven Miller:
Scouting Reports:
CBS Rankings (Overall Ranking - 842, Positional Ranking - 60): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospectrankings/2013/RB
Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=95219&draftyear=2013&genpos=RB
App. St. Profile Page: http://www.goasu.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=21500&ATCLID=205238257
Articles:
Lions attended App. St pro day (4-22-13): http://www.freep.com/article/20130422/SPORTS01/304220114/detroit-lions-2013-nfl-draft
Lions wrap up pre-draft visits with RB Steve Miller (4-17-13): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/04/detroit_lions_wrap_up_pre-draf.html?
Miller impresses at pro day (3-29-13): http://www.journalnow.com/sports/asu/football/article_c8eefc74-9035-11e2-92e8-0019bb30f31a.html
Steve Miller Interview (3-12-13): http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/exclusive_interview_appalachian_state_rb_steven_miller/13117750
Video:
Steve Miller Highlights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIBo-nq15qQ
Albany ILB Jon Morgan:
Scouting Reports:
Draft Scout (Positional Ranking - 59): http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=95320&draftyear=2013&genpos=ILB
Albany profile page: http://www.ualbanysports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=15800&ATCLID=1612803
Articles:
Albany's Morgan looking to step up his play (9-25-12): http://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/Looking-to-step-up-his-play-3894144.php
Player to watch - Jon Morgan (8-10-12): http://www.albany.com/byesline/2012/08/player-to-watch-jon-morgan.html
Kentucky CB Martavious Neloms:
Scouting Reports:
NFP (Grade - 5.0, Overall Ranking - 216, Positional Ranking - 27): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=44742
SI (Grade - 5.0): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/draft-2013/tracker/#players/99972
Draft Scout (Overall Ranking - 643, Positional Ranking - 29): http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=95434&draftyear=2013&genpos=FS
CBS: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1665305/martavius-neloms
TFY Draft (Positional Ranking - 46): http://www.draftinsider.net/reports/2013/S/Martavius-Neloms
Kentucky Profile Page: http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/neloms_martavius00.html
Articles:
Lions attend Kentucky's Pro Day (3-11-13): http://www.kentucky.com/2011/03/11/1665282/twenty-six-nfl-teams-represented.html
Neloms named Captain of Kentucky (10-15-12): http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/100512aaa.html
Neloms looking out for more than No. 1 (8-21-12): http://espn.go.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/48480/cats-neloms-looking-out-for-more-than-just-no-1
Neloms' TD literal dream come true (10-25-11): http://www.kentucky.com/2011/10/25/1933785/kentucky-safety-dreamed-about.html
Video:
Interview: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nfldraftcombine/2013/02/28/nfl-draft-showcase--kentucky-fs-martavius-neloms
On playing the Safety Position: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSM3N05Mhuc
Delaware State University WR Travis Tarpley:
Scouting Reports:
NFL Draft Scout (Positional Ranking - 213): http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=97587&draftyear=2013&genpos=WR
Delaware State Profile Page: http://www.dsuhornets.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=12900&ATCLID=1522744
Articles:
Tarpley signs with the Lions (4-28-13): https://twitter.com/LynchburgAR/status/328619389165383681
Interview with Tarpley (2-1-13): http://nfldraftzone.com/draft-news/exclusive-interview-delaware-state-wrkr-travis-tarpley/
Video:
Pro-Day training: http://www.goherd.com/football/1339-word-on-the-herd-at-pro-day-dobson-takes-next-steps-toward-nfl-draft
Highlights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNBWD4sI26U
Texas Tech OT LaAdrian Waddle:
Scouting Reports:
NFL (Grade - 65, Overall Ranking - 203, Positional Ranking - 26): http://www.nfl.com/draft/2013/profiles/laadrian-waddle?id=2539324
CBS (Overall Ranking - 247, Positional Ranking - 20): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1665047/laadrian-waddle
Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=90429&draftyear=2013&genpos=OT
TFY Draft (Positional Ranking - 31): http://www.draftinsider.net/reports/2013/T/LaAdrian-Waddle
Texas Tech Profile Page: http://www.texastech.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/waddle_laadrian00.html
Walterfootball OT Rankings (LaAdrian Waddle is ranked 13): http://walterfootball.com/draft2013OT.php
Articles:
Lions workout LaAdrian Waddle (4-15-13): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/04/detroit_lions_work_out_three_d.html
LaAdrian Waddle could move into back end of draft (3-7-13): http://blogs.nfl.com/2013/03/07/texas-techs-laadrian-waddle-could-move-into-back-end-of-draft/
Texas Tech seniors ponder future while playing last game (12-25-12): http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2012-12-25/texas-tech-seniors-ponder-future-while-preparing-final-game#.UX51M8qZFyI
Waddle named All-Big 12 first team (12-5-12): http://www.kcbd.com/story/20269547/laadrian-waddle-named-all-big-12-first-team
Video:
Meet two deep LaAdrian Waddle: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSNh61FJsGY
Central Michigan WR Cody Wilson:
Scouting Reports:
CBS Rankings (Overall - 857, Positional - 124): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospectrankings/2013/WR
Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=97572&draftyear=2013&genpos=WR
TFY Draft (Positional Ranking - 51): http://www.draftinsider.net/reports/2013/WR/Cody-Wilson
CMU Profile Page: http://www.cmuchippewas.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=10500&ATCLID=3672801
Articles:
Cody Wilson highlights lions UDFA (4-27-13): http://www.freep.com/article/20130427/SPORTS01/304270104/CMU-WR-Cody-Wilson-WMU-QB-Alex-Carder-highlight-Lions-undrafted-free-agents
Lions send three scouts to CMU pro day (3-11-13): http://www.freep.com/article/20130311/SPORTS01/130311060/2013-nfl-draft-central-michigan-football-eric-fisher-cmu
No Kitna, no problem for Cody Wilson at pro day (3-12-13): http://www.cm-life.com/2013/03/12/no-jon-kitna-no-problem-for-cody-wilson-at-cmu-pro-day/
Kitna looking to help out WR Cody Wilson at pro day (3-8-13): http://www.freep.com/article/20130308/SPORTS01/130308039/central-michigan-football-cmu-cody-wilson-jon-kitna
Video:
Career highlights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?SPSID=46371&SPID=4199&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=10500&v=UUWc5mhwhAw
Cody Wilson pro day highlights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jloMyh-wKow
Kitna throwing routes to Wilson: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsvS6IjDrTI
Camp Invites:
University of Richmond QB John Laub:
Scouting Reports:
NFL Draft Scout (Positional Ranking - 54): http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=103362&draftyear=2013&genpos=QB
Richmond profile page: http://www.richmondspiders.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=26800&ATCLID=205207716
Articles:
Parkland grad John Laub headed to the Lions (Lions went to his pro day) (4-30-13): http://www.mcall.com/sports/varsity/mc-laub-lions-20130430,0,5111843.story
Laub hopes to land in the NFL one way or another (4-24-13): http://articles.mcall.com/2013-04-24/sports/mc-laub-nfl-0424-20130424_1_john-laub-danny-rocco-nfl-draft
2013 BSN Collegiate Showcase - Small School NFL Prospects impress in combine workouts (Laub was one of the two best QBs. He showed off his on film athleticism) (3-10-13): http://www.optimumscouting.com/scout-s-notes/articles/2013-bsn-collegiate-showcase-small-school-nfl-prospects-impress-in-combine-workouts.html
Follow up on John Laub's journey (4-15-13): http://caafootball.wordpress.com/2013/04/15/its-all-about-that-405-follow-up-on-john-laubs-journey/
John Laub's journey 8 (3-26-13): http://caafootball.wordpress.com/2013/03/26/its-all-about-that-405-john-laubs-journey-8/
John Laub's journey 7 (3-18-13): http://caafootball.wordpress.com/2013/03/18/its-all-about-that-405-john-laubs-journey-7/
John Laub's journey 6 (3-13-13): http://caafootball.wordpress.com/2013/03/13/its-all-about-that-405-john-laubs-journey-6/
John Laub's journey 5 (3-4-13): http://caafootball.wordpress.com/2013/03/04/its-all-about-that-405-john-laubs-journey-5/
John Laub's journey 4 (2-25-13): http://caafootball.wordpress.com/2013/02/25/its-all-about-that-405-john-laubs-journey-4/
John Laub's journey 3 (2-18-13): http://caafootball.wordpress.com/2013/02/18/its-all-about-that-405-john-laubs-journey-3/
John Laub's journey 2 (2-11-13): http://caafootball.wordpress.com/2013/02/11/its-all-about-that-405-john-laubs-journey-2/
It's all about that 405 - John Laub's journey pt 1 (2-5-13): http://caafootball.wordpress.com/2013/02/05/its-all-about-that-405-john-laubs-journey/
Broken ankle means Spiders' QB Laub likely done in Richmond (10-15-12): http://www.timesdispatch.com/sports/broken-ankle-means-spiders-qb-laub-likely-done/article_b819f750-1452-5279-88ff-6de00d6400cc.html
Confidence, poise elevate Spiders QB Laub (9-28-12): http://www.timesdispatch.com/sports/confidence-poise-elevate-spiders-qb-laub/article_6b95d3c9-2b32-5c75-a5cb-6787d4e90aa8.html
Video:
John Laub interview: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/fanjunkies/2013/04/19/fan-junkies-radio--episode-91-qb-john-laub
Laub highlights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyVrZL6ddNY
Kansas C Trevor Marrongelli:
Scouting Reports:
DraftScout (He's ranked 44): http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=83598&draftyear=2013&genpos=C
Kansas Profile Page: http://www.kuathletics.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/trevor_marrongelli_353657.html
Articles:
Marrongelli heading off to Lions camp (4-30-13): http://www.wibw.com/sports/headlines/Zlatnik-Among-Jayhawks-Getting-NFL-Chances-205449561.html?ref=561
Marrongelli receives an invite to Lions camp, but has yet to decide if he will take the opportunity (4-29-13): http://kansan.com/sports/2013/04/29/four-jayhawks-recieve-invites-to-nfl/
KU's Marrongelli fluent in football, finance (9-12-12): http://cjonline.com/sports/2012-09-12/kus-marrongelli-fluent-football-finance
Video:
Trevor Marrongelli highlights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5z8zwAuGj4
Marshall WR/KR/PR Andre Snipes-Booker:
Scouting Report:
NFP (Grade - 3.7, Overall Ranking - 367, Postional Ranking - 53): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=42268
NFL Draft Scout (Positional Ranking - 151): http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=91740&draftyear=2013&genpos=wr
Marshall profile page: http://www.herdzone.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/andre_snipes_booker_815555.html
Articles:
Herd's Snipes-Booker signs with Lions (4-30-13): http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/201304290295
Lions attended Marshall proday (3-13-13): http://www.goherd.com/football/1339-word-on-the-herd-at-pro-day-dobson-takes-next-steps-toward-nfl-draft
Video:
Highlights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDs6UQccWd0
*Note - I will keep adding prospects that the Lions sign. Feel free to let me know in the comment section if I miss any of the UDFAs.
Updated 5-1-12
Ohio C Skyler Allen:
Scouting Reports:
NFL Draft Scout (Overall Ranking - 706, Positional Ranking - 24): http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=91295&draftyear=2013&genpos=C
TFY Draft (Positional Ranking - 29): http://www.draftinsider.net/reports/2013/C/Skyler-Allen
Ohio Profile Page: http://www.ohiobobcats.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/allen_skyler00.html
Articles:
Skyler Allen is ranked 15 on Detroit Lions Draft Center Board (4-16-13): http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2013/04/center-big-board/#more-1304
Ohio eyes MAC football title with former FAMU standout at Center (12-1-11): http://www.dailyprogress.com/sports/ohio-eyes-mac-football-title-with-former-fuma-standout-at/article_9f7d2957-bc5c-50c6-9c23-ebf1a55dd558.html
Video:
Ohio Pro Day Interviews (Skylar talks in the first 30 seconds): http://www.ohiobobcats.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/032113aad.html
Skylar Allen at Pro Day: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15VmiTUn12Q
East Carolina DT Michael Brooks:
Scouting Reports:
CBS (Overall Ranking - 445, Positional Ranking - 33): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1727392/michael-brooks
Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=91870&draftyear=2013&genpos=DT
TFY Draft (Positional Ranking - 47): http://www.draftinsider.net/reports/2013/DT/Michael-Brooks
East Carolina Profile Page: http://www.nepatriotsdraft.com/2013-nfl-draft-rankings-qb
Articles:
Michael Brooks interview (2-8-13): http://www.newerascouting.com/2013/02/08/2013-draft-interview-michael-brooks-dt-east-carolina/
Senior Profile - Michael Brooks (11-8-12): http://theeastcarolinian.com/?p=6511
Video:
NFL Draft Spotlight - Michael Brooks: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/all-access-football/2013/02/14/nfl-draft-player-spotlight-michael-brooks-east-carolina
WMU QB Alex Carder:
Scouting Reports:
NFL (Grade - 53.4, Overall Ranking - 361, Positional Ranking - 13): http://www.nfl.com/draft/2013/profiles/alex-carder?id=2539998
Draft Scout (Overall Ranking - 362, Positional Ranking - 20): http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=82166&draftyear=2013&genpos=QB
TFY Draft (Positional Ranking - 16): http://www.draftinsider.net/reports/2013/QB/Alex-Carder
WMU Profile Page: http://www.wmubroncos.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4600&ATCLID=1392164
Neopatriotsdraft has the Carder ranked the 12th best DT: http://www.nepatriotsdraft.com/2013-nfl-draft-rankings-qb
Walterfootball QB Rankings (Carder is ranked 14): http://walterfootball.com/draft2013QB.php
Articles:
Alex Carder highlights lions UDFA (4-27-13): http://www.freep.com/article/20130427/SPORTS01/304270104/CMU-WR-Cody-Wilson-WMU-QB-Alex-Carder-highlight-Lions-undrafted-free-agents
WMU's Alex Carder a late round possibility (4-4-13): http://blogs.nfl.com/2013/04/04/western-michigans-alex-carder-could-get-drafted/
Lions attended WMU's Pro Day (3-12-13): http://www.wmubroncos.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4600&ATCLID=206740460
WMU Carder stands out at East-West Shrine Game (1-20-13): http://www.freep.com/article/20130120/SPORTS08/301200203/WMU-s-Carder-stands-out-at-East-West-game
Carder had surgery on his throwing hand, he had a pin inserted (9-26-12): http://www.mlive.com/broncos/index.ssf/2012/09/western_michigan_quarterback_a_3.html
Video:
Alex Carder Pro Day: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rmnTnlC_Dw
Alex Carder to Jordan White TD: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddbKvGxwHms
Mich Brandon Herron's hit and run on Carder: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yE8BWAmypQQ
Carder's high step TD: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iK_9xPKRuNs
Oklahoma State LB Alex Elkins:
Scouting Reports:
NFP (Grade - 4.0, Overall Ranking - 294, Positional Ranking - 26): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=54452
CBS (Overall - 637, Positional - 56): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1850876/alex-elkins
TFY Draft Rankings (Positional Ranking - 85): http://www.draftinsider.net/rankings/2013/OLB
Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=107110&draftyear=2013&genpos=OLB
Oklahoma St. Profile Page: http://www.okstate.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/alex_elkins_761759.html
Articles:
Up close with Elkins (11-28-12): http://www.tulsaworld.com/article.aspx/Up_close_with_OSUs_Alex_Elkins/20121128_92_b6_bposit540455
Scout one on one with Alex Elkins (11-26-12): http://oklahomastate.scout.com/2/1243961.html
Mother's suggestion puts Alex Elkins on path to football career (8-13-12): http://newsok.com/oklahoma-state-football-mothers-suggestion-puts-alex-elkins-on-path-to-football-career/article/3700362
Elkins ready to lead Ok. St's defense (8-8-12): http://www.tulsaworld.com/article.aspx/Former_rugby_star_Elkins_ready_to_lead_OSUs_defense/20120808_93_b1_cutlin10843
An improbable journey (With an interview) (12-27-11): http://www.okstate.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/122711aal.html
Alex Elkins story is movie making material (11-16-11): http://newsok.com/alex-elkins-story-is-movie-making-material/article/3623857
UCLA TE Joseph Fauria:
Scouting Reports:
NFL (Grade - 60.8, Overall Ranking - 245, Positional Ranking - 14): http://www.nfl.com/draft/2013/profiles/joseph-fauria?id=2539327
CBS (Overall Ranking - 307, Positional Ranking - 17): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1633106/joseph-fauria
NFP (Grade - 5.9, Overall Ranking - 116, Positional Ranking - 9): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=37660
SI (Grade 5.9): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/draft-2013/tracker/#players/86911
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=82595&draftyear=2013&genpos=TE
TFY Draft (Overall Ranking - 167, Positional Ranking - 11): http://www.draftinsider.net/reports/2013/TE/Joseph-Fauria
UCLA Profile Page: http://www.uclabruins.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/joseph_fauria_479225.html
Philly.com Scouting report on Fauria: http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sbnation/eagles/SBNation_20130325_Joseph_Fauria_NFL_draft_scouting_report.html
Draftcountdown Rankings (Overall Rankings - 196, Positional Ranking - 13): http://www.draftcountdown.com/Rankings/TOP.php
Walterfootball TE Rankings (Fauria is ranked 11): http://walterfootball.com/draft2013TE.php
Articles:
Fauria among undrafted players signed by Detroit (4-27-13): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/04/ucla_te_joseph_fauria_among_un.html
New GB RB Franklin talks about Fauria and how people are down on him (4-27-13): http://lombardiave.com/2013/04/27/packers-newest-rb-johnathan-franklin-opens-up/
Draft capsule - TE Joseph Fauria (4-16-13): http://www.csnchicago.com/blog/bears-talk/draft-capsule-te-joseph-fauria
Fauria is called a potential Gronkowski clone that needs some work, but could be a late round steal (4-15-13): http://www.lowellsun.com/sports/ci_23027092/tito-has-his-hands-full-indians
Fauria didn't participate in the combine because of a groin injury at the East-West Shrine game (2-23-13): https://twitter.com/JoshNorris/statuses/305407005693206528
Browns to meet with Fauria (2-21-13): http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2013/02/cleveland_browns_to_meet_ucla.html
Daniel Jeremiah thought Fauria reminded him of Chase Coffman (12-28-12): http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=CFB&id=130985&line=22697&spln=1
Fauria was one of NFP's rising prospects (11-19-12): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-Prospects-Rising-and-Falling.html
Fauria the next Gronkowski? (10-19-12): http://www.foxsportswest.com/10/19/12/UCLAs-Joseph-Fauria-the-next-Gronk/landing_ucla.html?blockID=807173
Fauria gives UCLA more options (9-13-12): http://articles.latimes.com/2012/sep/13/sports/la-sp-0914-ucla-football-20120914
Video:
Highlights: http://www.patriots.com/media-center/videos/2013-Draft-Prospects---Joseph-Fauria-TE/8c87dd78-75a3-4923-9e38-328893138904
OT Austin Holtz:
Scouting Reports:
CBS Rankings (Overall Ranking - 652, Positional Ranking - 46): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospectrankings/2013/OT
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=83053&draftyear=2013&genpos=OT
Articles:
Work and weight pay off for Ball State's Holtz (4-29-13): http://www.news-sentinel.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130429/COL06/130429627/-1/LOCAL
Holtz gets chance with the Lions (4-28-13): http://www.indystar.com/article/20130428/SPORTS06/304280045/2013-NFL-Draft-Ball-State-lineman-Austin-Holtz-gets-chance-Detroit-Lions
Lions attended Holtz pro day. He had an impressive day (3-21-13): http://ballstatesports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=14200&ATCLID=206839961
Video:
Holtz talks to WANE tv: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSjGPKNdwOo
App. St. RB Steven Miller:
Scouting Reports:
CBS Rankings (Overall Ranking - 842, Positional Ranking - 60): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospectrankings/2013/RB
Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=95219&draftyear=2013&genpos=RB
App. St. Profile Page: http://www.goasu.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=21500&ATCLID=205238257
Articles:
Lions attended App. St pro day (4-22-13): http://www.freep.com/article/20130422/SPORTS01/304220114/detroit-lions-2013-nfl-draft
Lions wrap up pre-draft visits with RB Steve Miller (4-17-13): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/04/detroit_lions_wrap_up_pre-draf.html?
Miller impresses at pro day (3-29-13): http://www.journalnow.com/sports/asu/football/article_c8eefc74-9035-11e2-92e8-0019bb30f31a.html
Steve Miller Interview (3-12-13): http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/exclusive_interview_appalachian_state_rb_steven_miller/13117750
Video:
Steve Miller Highlights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIBo-nq15qQ
Albany ILB Jon Morgan:
Scouting Reports:
Draft Scout (Positional Ranking - 59): http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=95320&draftyear=2013&genpos=ILB
Albany profile page: http://www.ualbanysports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=15800&ATCLID=1612803
Articles:
Albany's Morgan looking to step up his play (9-25-12): http://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/Looking-to-step-up-his-play-3894144.php
Player to watch - Jon Morgan (8-10-12): http://www.albany.com/byesline/2012/08/player-to-watch-jon-morgan.html
Kentucky CB Martavious Neloms:
Scouting Reports:
NFP (Grade - 5.0, Overall Ranking - 216, Positional Ranking - 27): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=44742
SI (Grade - 5.0): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/draft-2013/tracker/#players/99972
Draft Scout (Overall Ranking - 643, Positional Ranking - 29): http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=95434&draftyear=2013&genpos=FS
CBS: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1665305/martavius-neloms
TFY Draft (Positional Ranking - 46): http://www.draftinsider.net/reports/2013/S/Martavius-Neloms
Kentucky Profile Page: http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/neloms_martavius00.html
Articles:
Lions attend Kentucky's Pro Day (3-11-13): http://www.kentucky.com/2011/03/11/1665282/twenty-six-nfl-teams-represented.html
Neloms named Captain of Kentucky (10-15-12): http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/100512aaa.html
Neloms looking out for more than No. 1 (8-21-12): http://espn.go.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/48480/cats-neloms-looking-out-for-more-than-just-no-1
Neloms' TD literal dream come true (10-25-11): http://www.kentucky.com/2011/10/25/1933785/kentucky-safety-dreamed-about.html
Video:
Interview: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nfldraftcombine/2013/02/28/nfl-draft-showcase--kentucky-fs-martavius-neloms
On playing the Safety Position: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSM3N05Mhuc
Delaware State University WR Travis Tarpley:
Scouting Reports:
NFL Draft Scout (Positional Ranking - 213): http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=97587&draftyear=2013&genpos=WR
Delaware State Profile Page: http://www.dsuhornets.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=12900&ATCLID=1522744
Articles:
Tarpley signs with the Lions (4-28-13): https://twitter.com/LynchburgAR/status/328619389165383681
Interview with Tarpley (2-1-13): http://nfldraftzone.com/draft-news/exclusive-interview-delaware-state-wrkr-travis-tarpley/
Video:
Pro-Day training: http://www.goherd.com/football/1339-word-on-the-herd-at-pro-day-dobson-takes-next-steps-toward-nfl-draft
Highlights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNBWD4sI26U
Texas Tech OT LaAdrian Waddle:
Scouting Reports:
NFL (Grade - 65, Overall Ranking - 203, Positional Ranking - 26): http://www.nfl.com/draft/2013/profiles/laadrian-waddle?id=2539324
CBS (Overall Ranking - 247, Positional Ranking - 20): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1665047/laadrian-waddle
Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=90429&draftyear=2013&genpos=OT
TFY Draft (Positional Ranking - 31): http://www.draftinsider.net/reports/2013/T/LaAdrian-Waddle
Texas Tech Profile Page: http://www.texastech.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/waddle_laadrian00.html
Walterfootball OT Rankings (LaAdrian Waddle is ranked 13): http://walterfootball.com/draft2013OT.php
Articles:
Lions workout LaAdrian Waddle (4-15-13): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/04/detroit_lions_work_out_three_d.html
LaAdrian Waddle could move into back end of draft (3-7-13): http://blogs.nfl.com/2013/03/07/texas-techs-laadrian-waddle-could-move-into-back-end-of-draft/
Texas Tech seniors ponder future while playing last game (12-25-12): http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2012-12-25/texas-tech-seniors-ponder-future-while-preparing-final-game#.UX51M8qZFyI
Waddle named All-Big 12 first team (12-5-12): http://www.kcbd.com/story/20269547/laadrian-waddle-named-all-big-12-first-team
Video:
Meet two deep LaAdrian Waddle: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSNh61FJsGY
Central Michigan WR Cody Wilson:
Scouting Reports:
CBS Rankings (Overall - 857, Positional - 124): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospectrankings/2013/WR
Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=97572&draftyear=2013&genpos=WR
TFY Draft (Positional Ranking - 51): http://www.draftinsider.net/reports/2013/WR/Cody-Wilson
CMU Profile Page: http://www.cmuchippewas.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=10500&ATCLID=3672801
Articles:
Cody Wilson highlights lions UDFA (4-27-13): http://www.freep.com/article/20130427/SPORTS01/304270104/CMU-WR-Cody-Wilson-WMU-QB-Alex-Carder-highlight-Lions-undrafted-free-agents
Lions send three scouts to CMU pro day (3-11-13): http://www.freep.com/article/20130311/SPORTS01/130311060/2013-nfl-draft-central-michigan-football-eric-fisher-cmu
No Kitna, no problem for Cody Wilson at pro day (3-12-13): http://www.cm-life.com/2013/03/12/no-jon-kitna-no-problem-for-cody-wilson-at-cmu-pro-day/
Kitna looking to help out WR Cody Wilson at pro day (3-8-13): http://www.freep.com/article/20130308/SPORTS01/130308039/central-michigan-football-cmu-cody-wilson-jon-kitna
Video:
Career highlights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?SPSID=46371&SPID=4199&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=10500&v=UUWc5mhwhAw
Cody Wilson pro day highlights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jloMyh-wKow
Kitna throwing routes to Wilson: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsvS6IjDrTI
Camp Invites:
University of Richmond QB John Laub:
Scouting Reports:
NFL Draft Scout (Positional Ranking - 54): http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=103362&draftyear=2013&genpos=QB
Richmond profile page: http://www.richmondspiders.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=26800&ATCLID=205207716
Articles:
Parkland grad John Laub headed to the Lions (Lions went to his pro day) (4-30-13): http://www.mcall.com/sports/varsity/mc-laub-lions-20130430,0,5111843.story
Laub hopes to land in the NFL one way or another (4-24-13): http://articles.mcall.com/2013-04-24/sports/mc-laub-nfl-0424-20130424_1_john-laub-danny-rocco-nfl-draft
2013 BSN Collegiate Showcase - Small School NFL Prospects impress in combine workouts (Laub was one of the two best QBs. He showed off his on film athleticism) (3-10-13): http://www.optimumscouting.com/scout-s-notes/articles/2013-bsn-collegiate-showcase-small-school-nfl-prospects-impress-in-combine-workouts.html
Follow up on John Laub's journey (4-15-13): http://caafootball.wordpress.com/2013/04/15/its-all-about-that-405-follow-up-on-john-laubs-journey/
John Laub's journey 8 (3-26-13): http://caafootball.wordpress.com/2013/03/26/its-all-about-that-405-john-laubs-journey-8/
John Laub's journey 7 (3-18-13): http://caafootball.wordpress.com/2013/03/18/its-all-about-that-405-john-laubs-journey-7/
John Laub's journey 6 (3-13-13): http://caafootball.wordpress.com/2013/03/13/its-all-about-that-405-john-laubs-journey-6/
John Laub's journey 5 (3-4-13): http://caafootball.wordpress.com/2013/03/04/its-all-about-that-405-john-laubs-journey-5/
John Laub's journey 4 (2-25-13): http://caafootball.wordpress.com/2013/02/25/its-all-about-that-405-john-laubs-journey-4/
John Laub's journey 3 (2-18-13): http://caafootball.wordpress.com/2013/02/18/its-all-about-that-405-john-laubs-journey-3/
John Laub's journey 2 (2-11-13): http://caafootball.wordpress.com/2013/02/11/its-all-about-that-405-john-laubs-journey-2/
It's all about that 405 - John Laub's journey pt 1 (2-5-13): http://caafootball.wordpress.com/2013/02/05/its-all-about-that-405-john-laubs-journey/
Broken ankle means Spiders' QB Laub likely done in Richmond (10-15-12): http://www.timesdispatch.com/sports/broken-ankle-means-spiders-qb-laub-likely-done/article_b819f750-1452-5279-88ff-6de00d6400cc.html
Confidence, poise elevate Spiders QB Laub (9-28-12): http://www.timesdispatch.com/sports/confidence-poise-elevate-spiders-qb-laub/article_6b95d3c9-2b32-5c75-a5cb-6787d4e90aa8.html
Video:
John Laub interview: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/fanjunkies/2013/04/19/fan-junkies-radio--episode-91-qb-john-laub
Laub highlights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyVrZL6ddNY
Kansas C Trevor Marrongelli:
Scouting Reports:
DraftScout (He's ranked 44): http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=83598&draftyear=2013&genpos=C
Kansas Profile Page: http://www.kuathletics.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/trevor_marrongelli_353657.html
Articles:
Marrongelli heading off to Lions camp (4-30-13): http://www.wibw.com/sports/headlines/Zlatnik-Among-Jayhawks-Getting-NFL-Chances-205449561.html?ref=561
Marrongelli receives an invite to Lions camp, but has yet to decide if he will take the opportunity (4-29-13): http://kansan.com/sports/2013/04/29/four-jayhawks-recieve-invites-to-nfl/
KU's Marrongelli fluent in football, finance (9-12-12): http://cjonline.com/sports/2012-09-12/kus-marrongelli-fluent-football-finance
Video:
Trevor Marrongelli highlights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5z8zwAuGj4
Marshall WR/KR/PR Andre Snipes-Booker:
Scouting Report:
NFP (Grade - 3.7, Overall Ranking - 367, Postional Ranking - 53): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=42268
NFL Draft Scout (Positional Ranking - 151): http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=91740&draftyear=2013&genpos=wr
Marshall profile page: http://www.herdzone.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/andre_snipes_booker_815555.html
Articles:
Herd's Snipes-Booker signs with Lions (4-30-13): http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/201304290295
Lions attended Marshall proday (3-13-13): http://www.goherd.com/football/1339-word-on-the-herd-at-pro-day-dobson-takes-next-steps-toward-nfl-draft
Video:
Highlights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDs6UQccWd0
*Note - I will keep adding prospects that the Lions sign. Feel free to let me know in the comment section if I miss any of the UDFAs.
Updated 5-1-12
Morning Lions Links from National Media for Sunday 4-28-13
Darius Slay Articles:
Slay gets a chance to compete with the Lions: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/04/27/slay-gets-a-chance-to-compete-with-lions/
Larry Warford Articles:
Larry Warford was made to play guard in the NFL: http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/sports/uk/amn-vaughts-views-larry-warford-was-made-to-play-guard-in-nfl-20130428,0,7825186.story
Devin Taylor:
Lions take DE Taylor in the 4th round: http://www.kgw.com/sports/football/205023051.html
Sam Martin Articles:
A new punter for the Lions too: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/55878/a-new-punter-for-the-lions-too
Martin drafted: http://www.goasu.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=21500&ATCLID=207453860
Sam Martin drafted by the Lions: http://www2.wataugademocrat.com/Sports/story/Martin-McCray-drafted-into-NFL-id-011277
Drafts steals and reaches - P Sam Martin is picked as one of the reaches: http://nfl.si.com/2013/04/27/2013-nfl-draft-steals-and-reaches/
Corey Fuller Articles:
Hokies avoid first NFL draft shutout: http://hamptonroads.com/2013/04/hokies-avoid-first-nfl-draft-shutout-1993
Fuller taken 6th round by the Lions: http://hamptonroads.com/2013/04/wr-corey-fuller-taken-lions-6th-round-nfl-draft
Theo Riddick:
ND's Riddick, Lewis go back to back in draft: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/chi-notre-dame-riddick-lewis-moore-lions-browns20130427,0,1695668.story
Brandon Hepburn:
Lions nab Hepburn: http://www.tallahassee.com/article/20130427/FAMU03/304270028/
North Rockland's Hepburn graduate drafted by Lions: http://www.lohud.com/article/20130427/SPORTS/304270083/North-Rockland-graduate-drafted-by-Detroit-Lions
UDFA Articles:
Getting to know your UDFAs: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Getting-to-know-your-signed-UDFAs.html
Former ASU Runner Steve Miller signs with the Lions: http://www2.wataugademocrat.com/Sports/story/Former-ASU-runner-Steven-Miller-inks-with-Lions-id-011284
Holtz gets NFL chance with the Lions: http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20130428/SPORTS20/304280037
Lions Articles:
Scout's Draft Review of the Lions: http://cfn.scout.com/2/1286708.html
NFC North Draft analysis: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/55883/nfc-north-draft-analysis-5
Draft's five best and five worst matchups (Ansah is picked as the #2 best matchup with Detroit): http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2013/story/_/id/9218522/2013-nfl-draft-draft-five-best-five-worst-matches
Walterfootball's winner and losers (Lions were picked as a day 2 winner): http://walterfootball.com/draft2013winnerslosers.php
Other Articles:
Top 30 undrafted prospects: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/22153263/nfl-draft-top-30-undrafted-prospects
Top 10 undrafted underclassmen: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/22153184/nfl-draft-top-10-undrafted-underclassmen
Brandt's top 10 UDFAs: http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/0ap1000000164871/article/tennessee-qb-tyler-bray-leads-top-undrafted-freeagent-list
Top undrafted rookies follow NFL draft broken down by position: http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/0ap1000000164858/article/top-undrafted-rookies-following-2013-nfl-draft
20 best undrafted free agents: http://cfn.scout.com/2/1286839.html
Grades:
Draft grades: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/04/2013-draft-grades.html
Video:
Impacts of the Senior Bowl on the draft: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000164674/Impact-of-Senior-Bowl-on-2013-NFL-Draft
Slay gets a chance to compete with the Lions: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/04/27/slay-gets-a-chance-to-compete-with-lions/
Larry Warford Articles:
Larry Warford was made to play guard in the NFL: http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/sports/uk/amn-vaughts-views-larry-warford-was-made-to-play-guard-in-nfl-20130428,0,7825186.story
Devin Taylor:
Lions take DE Taylor in the 4th round: http://www.kgw.com/sports/football/205023051.html
Sam Martin Articles:
A new punter for the Lions too: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/55878/a-new-punter-for-the-lions-too
Martin drafted: http://www.goasu.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=21500&ATCLID=207453860
Sam Martin drafted by the Lions: http://www2.wataugademocrat.com/Sports/story/Martin-McCray-drafted-into-NFL-id-011277
Drafts steals and reaches - P Sam Martin is picked as one of the reaches: http://nfl.si.com/2013/04/27/2013-nfl-draft-steals-and-reaches/
Corey Fuller Articles:
Hokies avoid first NFL draft shutout: http://hamptonroads.com/2013/04/hokies-avoid-first-nfl-draft-shutout-1993
Fuller taken 6th round by the Lions: http://hamptonroads.com/2013/04/wr-corey-fuller-taken-lions-6th-round-nfl-draft
Theo Riddick:
ND's Riddick, Lewis go back to back in draft: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/chi-notre-dame-riddick-lewis-moore-lions-browns20130427,0,1695668.story
Brandon Hepburn:
Lions nab Hepburn: http://www.tallahassee.com/article/20130427/FAMU03/304270028/
North Rockland's Hepburn graduate drafted by Lions: http://www.lohud.com/article/20130427/SPORTS/304270083/North-Rockland-graduate-drafted-by-Detroit-Lions
UDFA Articles:
Getting to know your UDFAs: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Getting-to-know-your-signed-UDFAs.html
Former ASU Runner Steve Miller signs with the Lions: http://www2.wataugademocrat.com/Sports/story/Former-ASU-runner-Steven-Miller-inks-with-Lions-id-011284
Holtz gets NFL chance with the Lions: http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20130428/SPORTS20/304280037
Lions Articles:
Scout's Draft Review of the Lions: http://cfn.scout.com/2/1286708.html
NFC North Draft analysis: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/55883/nfc-north-draft-analysis-5
Draft's five best and five worst matchups (Ansah is picked as the #2 best matchup with Detroit): http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2013/story/_/id/9218522/2013-nfl-draft-draft-five-best-five-worst-matches
Walterfootball's winner and losers (Lions were picked as a day 2 winner): http://walterfootball.com/draft2013winnerslosers.php
Other Articles:
Top 30 undrafted prospects: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/22153263/nfl-draft-top-30-undrafted-prospects
Top 10 undrafted underclassmen: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/22153184/nfl-draft-top-10-undrafted-underclassmen
Brandt's top 10 UDFAs: http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/0ap1000000164871/article/tennessee-qb-tyler-bray-leads-top-undrafted-freeagent-list
Top undrafted rookies follow NFL draft broken down by position: http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/0ap1000000164858/article/top-undrafted-rookies-following-2013-nfl-draft
20 best undrafted free agents: http://cfn.scout.com/2/1286839.html
Grades:
Draft grades: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/04/2013-draft-grades.html
Video:
Impacts of the Senior Bowl on the draft: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000164674/Impact-of-Senior-Bowl-on-2013-NFL-Draft
Morning Lions Links from Local Media for Sunday 4-28-13
I'm going to break the articles up this morning by Local and National writers. I'll start with the Local writers.
Ziggy Ansah Articles:
Lions first round pick Ansah bringing walk on attitude: http://www.freep.com/article/20130428/SPORTS01/304280082/detroit-lions-ziggy-ansah-nfl-draft-walk-on-attitude
BYU's coach says Ansah is a jokester: http://blogs.detroitnews.com/lions/2013/04/26/byu-coach-says-ziggy-ansah-is-a-practical-jokester/
Ansah has eyes on Ford or Lincoln: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/04/27/sports/doc517bbd750a69c350044530.txt
Darius Slay Articles:
New Lions CB Darius Slay handled fatherhood and school en route to the NFL draft: http://www.freep.com/article/20130428/SPORTS01/304280085/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-darius-slay-son
Devin Taylor Articles:
Lions continue to add depth and athleticism to d-line with Devin Taylor: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Detroit-Lions-continue-to-add-depth-and-athleticism-to-defensive-line-with-DE-Devin-Taylor/ea8d5cad-a764-4f07-840c-fa8738367c7e
Lions take Devin Taylor in the 4th round: http://www.freep.com/article/20130427/SPORTS01/304270072/1049/sports01/Lions-take-South-Carolina-DE-Devin-Taylor-4th-round
Lions take Taylor in the 4th: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130427/SPORTS0101/304270377/1126/Lions-take-South-Carolina-DE-Devin-Taylor-fourth-round
DE Taylor selected in the fourth round: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/04/27/sports/doc517c161399849492081708.txt
Corey Fuller Articles:
Lions fill a need with former track star Corey Fuller: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-fill-need-at-receiver-with-former-track-star-Corey-Fuller/61b699d6-1766-4bc2-9cf0-b4b0e01d459e
Lions take WR Corey Fuller in the sixth round - A developmental guy: http://www.freep.com/article/20130427/SPORTS01/304270099/1049/sports01/NFL-draft-Lions-take-WR-Corey-Fuller-sixth-round-developmental-guy-
Lions use a 6th round pick on Va Tech WR Corey Fuller: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130427/SPORTS0101/304270386/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-use-sixth-round-pick-Va-Tech-WR-Corey-Fuller
Corey Fuller speedy, inexperienced: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/04/27/sports/doc517c56649487b181650873.txt
Sam Martin Articles:
Sam Martin's strong pre-draft workout earned him a fifth round pick to Detroit: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/Sam-Martins-strong-pre-draft-workout-earned-him-a-fifth-round-pick-to-Detroit-/7908157b-5171-4a4e-8856-cf796ddac0bf
NFL Draft - Lions select punter for first time since 1984: http://www.freep.com/article/20130427/SPORTS01/304270077/1049/sports01/NFL-draft-fifth-round-Lions-select-punter-first-time-since-1984
Lions take Martin with the 5th round pick: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130427/SPORTS0101/304270385/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-take-punter-Sam-Martin-fifth-round-pick
Lions draft pick Sam Martin a late bloomer at punter: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130428/SPORTS0101/304280316/1126/Lions-draft-pick-Sam-Martin-late-bloomer-punter
Sam Martin selected in the fifth round: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/04/27/sports/doc517c2a2c70ab5858996923.txt
Theo Riddick Articles:
Theo Riddick could be a versatile asset in the Lions backfield: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/Theo-Riddick-could-be-a-versatile-asset-in-the-Lions-backfield/b81e23a2-d6c1-427b-8d45-fea19d1301bc
Lions round out backfield with ND's all-purpose Theo Riddick in sixth round: http://www.freep.com/article/20130427/SPORTS01/304270083/1049/sports01/Lions-round-out-backfield-Notre-Dame-s-all-purpose-Theo-Riddick-sixth-round
Lions take ND RB Theo Riddick in the 6th round: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130427/SPORTS0101/304270395/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-take-Notre-Dame-running-back-Theo-Riddick-sixth-round
Theo Riddick brings versatility: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/04/27/sports/doc517c5acc084a5467567702.txt
Michael Williams Articles:
TE Michael Williams good fit for Lions vacant H-back spot: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TE-Michael-Williams-good-fit-for-the-Lions-vacant-H-back-spot/cfe4ce40-ca4b-40ff-ac33-301a93fe5de9
Seventh round pick Williams trying to set the record straight: http://www.freep.com/article/20130427/SPORTS01/304270096/1049/sports01/Lions-seventh-round-pick-Alabama-TE-Michael-Williams-will-try-set-record-straight
Lions use 7th round pick on Alabama's Michael Williams: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130427/SPORTS0101/304270397/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-use-seventh-round-pick-Alabama-s-Michael-Williams
Michael Williams a traditional TE: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/04/27/sports/doc517c5f497b349763128252.txt
Brandon Hepburn Articles:
Seventh round draft pick Hepburn is more than just a talented LB: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Seventh-round-draft-pick-Brandon-Hepburn-is-more-than-just-a-talented-linebacker/44216803-3cb2-4230-bb1c-73af08062c40
Lions take smart Florida A&M LB Brandon Hepburn with final pick: http://www.freep.com/article/20130427/SPORTS01/304270105/1049/sports01/NFL-draft-Lions-take-smart-Florida-M-LB-Brandon-Hepburn-final-pick
Lions select future biochemist Brandon Hepburn in 7th round: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130427/SPORTS0101/304270396/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-select-future-biochemist-Brandon-Hepburn-seventh-round
Hepburn no dummy: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/04/27/sports/doc517c995790e1c115838262.txt
UDFA Articles:
CMU's Cody Wilson signed with the Lions: http://www.mlive.com/chippewas/index.ssf/2013/04/cmus_cody_wilson_signs_with_de.html
CMU WR Cody Wilson, WMU QB Alex Carder highlights Lions undrafted FAs: http://www.freep.com/article/20130427/SPORTS01/304270104/1049/sports01/CMU-WR-Cody-Wilson-WMU-QB-Alex-Carder-highlight-Lions-undrafted-free-agents
WMU's Carder signs with Lions: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130427/SPORTS0101/304270399/1004/sports/Western-Michigan%E2%80%99s-Alex-Carder-signs-deal-with-Lions--Packers-draft-GVSU-receiver
Other Lions Articles:
Meet the Lions 2013 draft class: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/photo-gallery/Meet-the-2013-Detroit-Lions-draft-class/d133fbe5-9b36-4fd4-9039-0c7a22f89480
Mayhew and the Lions were able to accomplish specific goals: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Martin-Mayhew-and-the-Lions-were-able-to-accomplish-specific-goals/3a6ed1c6-f228-4d96-a760-72e13f47b735
Coaching the Senior Bowl paid off in a big way for the Lions: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/04/27/coaching-the-senior-bowl-paid-off-in-a-big-way-for-lions-in-this-years-draft/
Lions draft - Meet the Day 3 picks: http://www.freep.com/article/20130428/SPORTS01/304280097/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-day-3
Drew Sharp - Lions should've done more to get Denard Robinson: http://www.freep.com/article/20130428/COL08/304280078/drew-sharp-detroit-lions-nfl-draft-denard-robinson-michigan-wovlerines
Lions bigger after the draft, but are they better: http://www.freep.com/article/20130428/SPORTS01/304280098/dave-birkett-detroit-lions-nfl-draft-will-approach-work
Lions acquire two picks later; trade 5th round pick to Seattle: http://www.freep.com/article/20130427/SPORTS01/304270074/1049/sports01/Lions-acquire-two-later-picks-trade-5th-round-pick-Seahawks
Lions hope bigger means better with NFL draft haul: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130428/SPORTS0101/304280315/1126/Lions-hope-bigger-means-better-NFL-draft-haul
Denard Robinson nearly picked by Lions: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130427/SPORTS0201/304270400/1126/SPORTS0101/Michigan-s-Denard-Robinson-nearly-picked-by-Lions
Pasche - Lions draft big on upside, short on experience: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/04/27/sports/doc517c7a134d75b128572724.txt
Caputo - Lions make curious pick to conclude draft: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/04/27/sports/doc517c76a8e5b28987031693.txt
Value needed from late round picks: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/04/27/sports/pro/doc517c978689332010675704.txt
Lions add punter on draft 3 and notes on the other picks: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/nfl/detroit-lions/story/Lions-add-App-State-punter-in-Day-3-of-d?blockID=896829&feedID=3862
Lions Day 3 draft selections: http://www.examiner.com/article/detroit-lions-day-3-draft-selections
Grades:
Free Press Writers grade the Lions draft (Birkett gives the Lions a B, Monarrez gives the Lions a B- and Sharp gives the Lions a C): http://www.freep.com/article/20130428/SPORTS01/304280083/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-grades-free-press-writers
Video:
Tim and Mike recap Day 3 of the draft: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tim-and-Mike-recap-Day-3-of-the-2013-NFL-Draft/a68846cf-c4a9-46a7-9ef3-5e7c467642c6
Mayhew wraps up the 2013 draft: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Martin-Mayhew-wraps-up-the-Lions-2013-NFL-Draft/4a6afb86-aaed-4965-af19-50e0874e8938
Bobby Johnson on Mike Williams: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Bobby-Johnson-on-Michael-Williams/f5f77e26-a8fe-4be3-8415-3df097e77541
Curtis Modkins on Theo Riddick: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Curtis-Modkins-on-Theo-Riddick/137e30b8-20d8-41ec-aadb-37db0d6aeb40
Schwartz on Martin and Fuller: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Mayhew-and-Schwartz-on-Sam-Martin-and-Corey-Fuller/7fb6e176-d9c4-4664-851b-6f12ac32a946
Mayhew and Schwartz on Taylor: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Martin-Mayhew-and-Jim-Schwartz-on-Devin-Taylor/b5efbff7-5f63-432d-836a-0e1d31f94c88
Slay introductory press conference: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Darius-Slay-introductory-press-conference/2b094f40-d8e2-4ca4-8e28-4a3b4cebc8e5
Ansah embraced by Detroit: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ziggy-Ansah-embraced-by-Detroit/8467eb89-7727-409a-bc9a-d18dcbcbfc9b
Mayhew we got bigger, filled needs in the draft: http://freep.com/videonetwork/2333627131001
Ziggy Ansah Articles:
Lions first round pick Ansah bringing walk on attitude: http://www.freep.com/article/20130428/SPORTS01/304280082/detroit-lions-ziggy-ansah-nfl-draft-walk-on-attitude
BYU's coach says Ansah is a jokester: http://blogs.detroitnews.com/lions/2013/04/26/byu-coach-says-ziggy-ansah-is-a-practical-jokester/
Ansah has eyes on Ford or Lincoln: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/04/27/sports/doc517bbd750a69c350044530.txt
Darius Slay Articles:
New Lions CB Darius Slay handled fatherhood and school en route to the NFL draft: http://www.freep.com/article/20130428/SPORTS01/304280085/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-darius-slay-son
Devin Taylor Articles:
Lions continue to add depth and athleticism to d-line with Devin Taylor: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Detroit-Lions-continue-to-add-depth-and-athleticism-to-defensive-line-with-DE-Devin-Taylor/ea8d5cad-a764-4f07-840c-fa8738367c7e
Lions take Devin Taylor in the 4th round: http://www.freep.com/article/20130427/SPORTS01/304270072/1049/sports01/Lions-take-South-Carolina-DE-Devin-Taylor-4th-round
Lions take Taylor in the 4th: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130427/SPORTS0101/304270377/1126/Lions-take-South-Carolina-DE-Devin-Taylor-fourth-round
DE Taylor selected in the fourth round: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/04/27/sports/doc517c161399849492081708.txt
Corey Fuller Articles:
Lions fill a need with former track star Corey Fuller: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-fill-need-at-receiver-with-former-track-star-Corey-Fuller/61b699d6-1766-4bc2-9cf0-b4b0e01d459e
Lions take WR Corey Fuller in the sixth round - A developmental guy: http://www.freep.com/article/20130427/SPORTS01/304270099/1049/sports01/NFL-draft-Lions-take-WR-Corey-Fuller-sixth-round-developmental-guy-
Lions use a 6th round pick on Va Tech WR Corey Fuller: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130427/SPORTS0101/304270386/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-use-sixth-round-pick-Va-Tech-WR-Corey-Fuller
Corey Fuller speedy, inexperienced: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/04/27/sports/doc517c56649487b181650873.txt
Sam Martin Articles:
Sam Martin's strong pre-draft workout earned him a fifth round pick to Detroit: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/Sam-Martins-strong-pre-draft-workout-earned-him-a-fifth-round-pick-to-Detroit-/7908157b-5171-4a4e-8856-cf796ddac0bf
NFL Draft - Lions select punter for first time since 1984: http://www.freep.com/article/20130427/SPORTS01/304270077/1049/sports01/NFL-draft-fifth-round-Lions-select-punter-first-time-since-1984
Lions take Martin with the 5th round pick: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130427/SPORTS0101/304270385/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-take-punter-Sam-Martin-fifth-round-pick
Lions draft pick Sam Martin a late bloomer at punter: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130428/SPORTS0101/304280316/1126/Lions-draft-pick-Sam-Martin-late-bloomer-punter
Sam Martin selected in the fifth round: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/04/27/sports/doc517c2a2c70ab5858996923.txt
Theo Riddick Articles:
Theo Riddick could be a versatile asset in the Lions backfield: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/Theo-Riddick-could-be-a-versatile-asset-in-the-Lions-backfield/b81e23a2-d6c1-427b-8d45-fea19d1301bc
Lions round out backfield with ND's all-purpose Theo Riddick in sixth round: http://www.freep.com/article/20130427/SPORTS01/304270083/1049/sports01/Lions-round-out-backfield-Notre-Dame-s-all-purpose-Theo-Riddick-sixth-round
Lions take ND RB Theo Riddick in the 6th round: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130427/SPORTS0101/304270395/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-take-Notre-Dame-running-back-Theo-Riddick-sixth-round
Theo Riddick brings versatility: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/04/27/sports/doc517c5acc084a5467567702.txt
Michael Williams Articles:
TE Michael Williams good fit for Lions vacant H-back spot: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TE-Michael-Williams-good-fit-for-the-Lions-vacant-H-back-spot/cfe4ce40-ca4b-40ff-ac33-301a93fe5de9
Seventh round pick Williams trying to set the record straight: http://www.freep.com/article/20130427/SPORTS01/304270096/1049/sports01/Lions-seventh-round-pick-Alabama-TE-Michael-Williams-will-try-set-record-straight
Lions use 7th round pick on Alabama's Michael Williams: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130427/SPORTS0101/304270397/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-use-seventh-round-pick-Alabama-s-Michael-Williams
Michael Williams a traditional TE: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/04/27/sports/doc517c5f497b349763128252.txt
Brandon Hepburn Articles:
Seventh round draft pick Hepburn is more than just a talented LB: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Seventh-round-draft-pick-Brandon-Hepburn-is-more-than-just-a-talented-linebacker/44216803-3cb2-4230-bb1c-73af08062c40
Lions take smart Florida A&M LB Brandon Hepburn with final pick: http://www.freep.com/article/20130427/SPORTS01/304270105/1049/sports01/NFL-draft-Lions-take-smart-Florida-M-LB-Brandon-Hepburn-final-pick
Lions select future biochemist Brandon Hepburn in 7th round: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130427/SPORTS0101/304270396/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-select-future-biochemist-Brandon-Hepburn-seventh-round
Hepburn no dummy: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/04/27/sports/doc517c995790e1c115838262.txt
UDFA Articles:
CMU's Cody Wilson signed with the Lions: http://www.mlive.com/chippewas/index.ssf/2013/04/cmus_cody_wilson_signs_with_de.html
CMU WR Cody Wilson, WMU QB Alex Carder highlights Lions undrafted FAs: http://www.freep.com/article/20130427/SPORTS01/304270104/1049/sports01/CMU-WR-Cody-Wilson-WMU-QB-Alex-Carder-highlight-Lions-undrafted-free-agents
WMU's Carder signs with Lions: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130427/SPORTS0101/304270399/1004/sports/Western-Michigan%E2%80%99s-Alex-Carder-signs-deal-with-Lions--Packers-draft-GVSU-receiver
Other Lions Articles:
Meet the Lions 2013 draft class: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/photo-gallery/Meet-the-2013-Detroit-Lions-draft-class/d133fbe5-9b36-4fd4-9039-0c7a22f89480
Mayhew and the Lions were able to accomplish specific goals: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Martin-Mayhew-and-the-Lions-were-able-to-accomplish-specific-goals/3a6ed1c6-f228-4d96-a760-72e13f47b735
Coaching the Senior Bowl paid off in a big way for the Lions: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/04/27/coaching-the-senior-bowl-paid-off-in-a-big-way-for-lions-in-this-years-draft/
Lions draft - Meet the Day 3 picks: http://www.freep.com/article/20130428/SPORTS01/304280097/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-day-3
Drew Sharp - Lions should've done more to get Denard Robinson: http://www.freep.com/article/20130428/COL08/304280078/drew-sharp-detroit-lions-nfl-draft-denard-robinson-michigan-wovlerines
Lions bigger after the draft, but are they better: http://www.freep.com/article/20130428/SPORTS01/304280098/dave-birkett-detroit-lions-nfl-draft-will-approach-work
Lions acquire two picks later; trade 5th round pick to Seattle: http://www.freep.com/article/20130427/SPORTS01/304270074/1049/sports01/Lions-acquire-two-later-picks-trade-5th-round-pick-Seahawks
Lions hope bigger means better with NFL draft haul: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130428/SPORTS0101/304280315/1126/Lions-hope-bigger-means-better-NFL-draft-haul
Denard Robinson nearly picked by Lions: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130427/SPORTS0201/304270400/1126/SPORTS0101/Michigan-s-Denard-Robinson-nearly-picked-by-Lions
Pasche - Lions draft big on upside, short on experience: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/04/27/sports/doc517c7a134d75b128572724.txt
Caputo - Lions make curious pick to conclude draft: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/04/27/sports/doc517c76a8e5b28987031693.txt
Value needed from late round picks: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/04/27/sports/pro/doc517c978689332010675704.txt
Lions add punter on draft 3 and notes on the other picks: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/nfl/detroit-lions/story/Lions-add-App-State-punter-in-Day-3-of-d?blockID=896829&feedID=3862
Lions Day 3 draft selections: http://www.examiner.com/article/detroit-lions-day-3-draft-selections
Grades:
Free Press Writers grade the Lions draft (Birkett gives the Lions a B, Monarrez gives the Lions a B- and Sharp gives the Lions a C): http://www.freep.com/article/20130428/SPORTS01/304280083/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-grades-free-press-writers
Video:
Tim and Mike recap Day 3 of the draft: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tim-and-Mike-recap-Day-3-of-the-2013-NFL-Draft/a68846cf-c4a9-46a7-9ef3-5e7c467642c6
Mayhew wraps up the 2013 draft: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Martin-Mayhew-wraps-up-the-Lions-2013-NFL-Draft/4a6afb86-aaed-4965-af19-50e0874e8938
Bobby Johnson on Mike Williams: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Bobby-Johnson-on-Michael-Williams/f5f77e26-a8fe-4be3-8415-3df097e77541
Curtis Modkins on Theo Riddick: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Curtis-Modkins-on-Theo-Riddick/137e30b8-20d8-41ec-aadb-37db0d6aeb40
Schwartz on Martin and Fuller: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Mayhew-and-Schwartz-on-Sam-Martin-and-Corey-Fuller/7fb6e176-d9c4-4664-851b-6f12ac32a946
Mayhew and Schwartz on Taylor: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Martin-Mayhew-and-Jim-Schwartz-on-Devin-Taylor/b5efbff7-5f63-432d-836a-0e1d31f94c88
Slay introductory press conference: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Darius-Slay-introductory-press-conference/2b094f40-d8e2-4ca4-8e28-4a3b4cebc8e5
Ansah embraced by Detroit: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ziggy-Ansah-embraced-by-Detroit/8467eb89-7727-409a-bc9a-d18dcbcbfc9b
Mayhew we got bigger, filled needs in the draft: http://freep.com/videonetwork/2333627131001
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Brandon Hepburn
Scouting Reports:
NFL (Grade - 51, Overall Ranking - 434, Positional Ranking - 21): http://www.nfl.com/draft/2013/profiles/brandon-hepburn?id=2540281
CBS (Overall Ranking - 288, Positional Ranking - 12): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1703283/brandon-hepburn
SI's Grade for Hepburn is 1.0: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/draft-2013/tracker/#players/101725
TFY Draft (Positional Ranking -13): http://www.draftinsider.net/reports/2013/ILB/Brandon-Hepburn
DraftScout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=97632&draftyear=2013&genpos=ilb
FAMU profile page: http://www.famuathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=25300&ATCLID=205241266
Articles from Before the Draft:
NFL Draft Brandon Hepburn (4-25-13): http://newyork.newsday.com/sports/nfl-draft-players-with-hudson-valley-ties-hope-dreams-come-true-1.5140980
NFL Draft sleeper Brandon Hepburn (4-24-13): http://prointerviews.org/2013/04/24/brandonhepburn/
Hepburn puts passion into research (4-3-13): http://meacswacsports.blogspot.com/2012/04/famu-linebacker-brandon-hepburn-puts.html
Florida A&M 'backer is what we stand for' (12-13-12): http://www.ncaa.org/wps/wcm/connect/public/NCAA/Resources/Latest+News/2012/December/faces+of+the+ncaa+brandon+hepburn
Hepburn named to AllState/AFCA Good Works team (9-19-12): http://www.famuathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=25300&ATCLID=205688946
Video from Before the Draft:
Combine workout: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000152041/2013-Combine-workout-Brandon-Hepburn
NFL Draft Buzz Brandon Hepburn Interview: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nfldraftcombine/2013/03/17/nfl-draft-buzz--famu-lb-brandon-hepburn
Articles from Before and After the Draft:
Seventh round draft pick Hepburn is more than just a talented LB: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Seventh-round-draft-pick-Brandon-Hepburn-is-more-than-just-a-talented-linebacker/44216803-3cb2-4230-bb1c-73af08062c40
Lions take smart Florida A&M LB Brandon Hepburn with final pick: http://www.freep.com/article/20130427/SPORTS01/304270105/1049/sports01/NFL-draft-Lions-take-smart-Florida-M-LB-Brandon-Hepburn-final-pick
Lions select future biochemist Brandon Hepburn in 7th round: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130427/SPORTS0101/304270396/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-select-future-biochemist-Brandon-Hepburn-seventh-round
Hepburn no dummy: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/04/27/sports/doc517c995790e1c115838262.txt
Lions nab Hepburn: http://www.tallahassee.com/article/20130427/FAMU03/304270028/
North Rockland's Hepburn graduate drafted by Lions: http://www.lohud.com/article/20130427/SPORTS/304270083/North-Rockland-graduate-drafted-by-Detroit-Lions
Audio from After the Draft:
Audio:
Brandon Hepburn conference call: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Brandon-Hepburn-Conference-Call----4-27-13/213dd879-7825-4c70-8258-a788bda0ad40
Grades:
CBS grades for round 7 Brandon Hepburn (He gives the Lions a B): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/22139322/grades-2013-nfl-draft-round-7
Walterfootball gives the Lions a B: http://walterfootball.com/offseason2013det.php
NFL (Grade - 51, Overall Ranking - 434, Positional Ranking - 21): http://www.nfl.com/draft/2013/profiles/brandon-hepburn?id=2540281
CBS (Overall Ranking - 288, Positional Ranking - 12): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1703283/brandon-hepburn
SI's Grade for Hepburn is 1.0: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/draft-2013/tracker/#players/101725
TFY Draft (Positional Ranking -13): http://www.draftinsider.net/reports/2013/ILB/Brandon-Hepburn
DraftScout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=97632&draftyear=2013&genpos=ilb
FAMU profile page: http://www.famuathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=25300&ATCLID=205241266
Articles from Before the Draft:
NFL Draft Brandon Hepburn (4-25-13): http://newyork.newsday.com/sports/nfl-draft-players-with-hudson-valley-ties-hope-dreams-come-true-1.5140980
NFL Draft sleeper Brandon Hepburn (4-24-13): http://prointerviews.org/2013/04/24/brandonhepburn/
Hepburn puts passion into research (4-3-13): http://meacswacsports.blogspot.com/2012/04/famu-linebacker-brandon-hepburn-puts.html
Florida A&M 'backer is what we stand for' (12-13-12): http://www.ncaa.org/wps/wcm/connect/public/NCAA/Resources/Latest+News/2012/December/faces+of+the+ncaa+brandon+hepburn
Hepburn named to AllState/AFCA Good Works team (9-19-12): http://www.famuathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=25300&ATCLID=205688946
Video from Before the Draft:
Combine workout: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000152041/2013-Combine-workout-Brandon-Hepburn
NFL Draft Buzz Brandon Hepburn Interview: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nfldraftcombine/2013/03/17/nfl-draft-buzz--famu-lb-brandon-hepburn
Articles from Before and After the Draft:
Seventh round draft pick Hepburn is more than just a talented LB: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Seventh-round-draft-pick-Brandon-Hepburn-is-more-than-just-a-talented-linebacker/44216803-3cb2-4230-bb1c-73af08062c40
Lions take smart Florida A&M LB Brandon Hepburn with final pick: http://www.freep.com/article/20130427/SPORTS01/304270105/1049/sports01/NFL-draft-Lions-take-smart-Florida-M-LB-Brandon-Hepburn-final-pick
Lions select future biochemist Brandon Hepburn in 7th round: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130427/SPORTS0101/304270396/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-select-future-biochemist-Brandon-Hepburn-seventh-round
Hepburn no dummy: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/04/27/sports/doc517c995790e1c115838262.txt
Lions nab Hepburn: http://www.tallahassee.com/article/20130427/FAMU03/304270028/
North Rockland's Hepburn graduate drafted by Lions: http://www.lohud.com/article/20130427/SPORTS/304270083/North-Rockland-graduate-drafted-by-Detroit-Lions
Audio from After the Draft:
Audio:
Brandon Hepburn conference call: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Brandon-Hepburn-Conference-Call----4-27-13/213dd879-7825-4c70-8258-a788bda0ad40
Grades:
CBS grades for round 7 Brandon Hepburn (He gives the Lions a B): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/22139322/grades-2013-nfl-draft-round-7
Walterfootball gives the Lions a B: http://walterfootball.com/offseason2013det.php
Michael Williams
Scouting Reports:
NFL (Grade - 68.9, Overall Ranking - 147, Positional Ranking - 8): http://www.nfl.com/draft/2013/profiles/michael-williams?id=2539197
SI (Grade - 4.9): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/draft-2013/tracker/#players/84111
National Football Post (Grade - 4.9, Overall Ranking - 235, Positional Ranking - 18): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=40827
CBS (Overall Ranking - 380, Positional Ranking - 21): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1632222/michael-williams
Walterfootball: http://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2013mwilliams.php
Walterfootball TE Rankings (Positional Ranking - 12): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/04/detroit_lions_host_alabama_te.html
TFY Draft (Positional Ranking - 19): http://www.draftinsider.net/reports/2013/TE/Michael-Williams
Draftscout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=84942&draftyear=2013&genpos=TE
Alabama Profile Page: http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/michael_williams_365666.html
Articles from Before the Draft:
Lions host Alabama TE Michael Williams for a pre-draft visit (4-4-13): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/04/detroit_lions_host_alabama_te.html
Lions Brian Xanders and d-line coach Kocurek attend Alabama's pro day (3-14-13): http://blogs.nfl.com/2013/03/14/alabamas-top-prospects-take-part-in-first-of-three-workouts/
Senior Bowl Review (2-20-13): http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/02/senior_bowl_review_sizing_up_v.html
Michael Williams is who he is, but hasn't stopped pursuit to become all around TE (1-25-13): http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2013/01/former_alabama_te_michael_will.html
Opportunity knocks during TE Michael Williams' 5th season at Alabama: http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2012/11/opportunity_knocks_during_tigh.html
Video from Before the Draft:
Saban talks about Senior TE Michael Willams: http://videos.al.com/al/2012/11/alabama_coach_nick_saban_on_se_2.html
Michael Williams runs the 40 yd dash: http://videos.al.com/al/2013/03/watch_former_alabama_te_michae.html
Michael Williams goes one on one with Kelly Johnson at Alabama's pro day: http://videos.al.com/al/2013/03/watch_michael_williams_go_one-.html
Articles from After the Draft:
TE Michael Williams good fit for Lions vacant H-back spot: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TE-Michael-Williams-good-fit-for-the-Lions-vacant-H-back-spot/cfe4ce40-ca4b-40ff-ac33-301a93fe5de9
Seventh round pick Williams trying to set the record straight: http://www.freep.com/article/20130427/SPORTS01/304270096/1049/sports01/Lions-seventh-round-pick-Alabama-TE-Michael-Williams-will-try-set-record-straight
Lions use 7th round pick on Alabama's Michael Williams: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130427/SPORTS0101/304270397/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-use-seventh-round-pick-Alabama-s-Michael-Williams
Michael Williams a traditional TE: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/04/27/sports/doc517c5f497b349763128252.txt
Video and Audio from After the Draft:
Video:
Bobby Johnson on Mike Williams: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Bobby-Johnson-on-Michael-Williams/f5f77e26-a8fe-4be3-8415-3df097e77541
Audio:
Michael Williams conference call: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Michael-Williams-Conference-Call----4-27-13/0a65b732-9bbc-4e0a-a725-70073471afaa
Grades:
Walterfootball gives the Lions an A-: http://walterfootball.com/offseason2013det.php
CBS grades for round 7 Mike Williams ((He gives the Lions a C): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/22139322/grades-2013-nfl-draft-round-7
NFL (Grade - 68.9, Overall Ranking - 147, Positional Ranking - 8): http://www.nfl.com/draft/2013/profiles/michael-williams?id=2539197
SI (Grade - 4.9): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/draft-2013/tracker/#players/84111
National Football Post (Grade - 4.9, Overall Ranking - 235, Positional Ranking - 18): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=40827
CBS (Overall Ranking - 380, Positional Ranking - 21): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1632222/michael-williams
Walterfootball: http://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2013mwilliams.php
Walterfootball TE Rankings (Positional Ranking - 12): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/04/detroit_lions_host_alabama_te.html
TFY Draft (Positional Ranking - 19): http://www.draftinsider.net/reports/2013/TE/Michael-Williams
Draftscout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=84942&draftyear=2013&genpos=TE
Alabama Profile Page: http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/michael_williams_365666.html
Articles from Before the Draft:
Lions host Alabama TE Michael Williams for a pre-draft visit (4-4-13): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/04/detroit_lions_host_alabama_te.html
Lions Brian Xanders and d-line coach Kocurek attend Alabama's pro day (3-14-13): http://blogs.nfl.com/2013/03/14/alabamas-top-prospects-take-part-in-first-of-three-workouts/
Senior Bowl Review (2-20-13): http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/02/senior_bowl_review_sizing_up_v.html
Michael Williams is who he is, but hasn't stopped pursuit to become all around TE (1-25-13): http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2013/01/former_alabama_te_michael_will.html
Opportunity knocks during TE Michael Williams' 5th season at Alabama: http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2012/11/opportunity_knocks_during_tigh.html
Video from Before the Draft:
Saban talks about Senior TE Michael Willams: http://videos.al.com/al/2012/11/alabama_coach_nick_saban_on_se_2.html
Michael Williams runs the 40 yd dash: http://videos.al.com/al/2013/03/watch_former_alabama_te_michae.html
Michael Williams goes one on one with Kelly Johnson at Alabama's pro day: http://videos.al.com/al/2013/03/watch_michael_williams_go_one-.html
Articles from After the Draft:
TE Michael Williams good fit for Lions vacant H-back spot: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TE-Michael-Williams-good-fit-for-the-Lions-vacant-H-back-spot/cfe4ce40-ca4b-40ff-ac33-301a93fe5de9
Seventh round pick Williams trying to set the record straight: http://www.freep.com/article/20130427/SPORTS01/304270096/1049/sports01/Lions-seventh-round-pick-Alabama-TE-Michael-Williams-will-try-set-record-straight
Lions use 7th round pick on Alabama's Michael Williams: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130427/SPORTS0101/304270397/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-use-seventh-round-pick-Alabama-s-Michael-Williams
Michael Williams a traditional TE: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/04/27/sports/doc517c5f497b349763128252.txt
Video and Audio from After the Draft:
Video:
Bobby Johnson on Mike Williams: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Bobby-Johnson-on-Michael-Williams/f5f77e26-a8fe-4be3-8415-3df097e77541
Audio:
Michael Williams conference call: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Michael-Williams-Conference-Call----4-27-13/0a65b732-9bbc-4e0a-a725-70073471afaa
Grades:
Walterfootball gives the Lions an A-: http://walterfootball.com/offseason2013det.php
CBS grades for round 7 Mike Williams ((He gives the Lions a C): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/22139322/grades-2013-nfl-draft-round-7
Theo Riddick
Scouting Reports:
NFL (Grade - 51, Overall - 431, Positional Ranking - 44): http://www.nfl.com/draft/2013/profiles/theo-riddick?id=2540020
SI (Grade - 3.9): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/draft-2013/tracker/#players/98702
CBS (Overall Ranking - 366, Positional Ranking - 26): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1664502/theo-riddick
National Football Post (Grade - 3.9, Overall Ranking - 344, Positional Ranking - 37): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=40505
TFY Draft (Overall Ranking - 192, Positional Ranking - 16): http://www.draftinsider.net/reports/2013/RB/Theo-Riddick
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=89756&draftyear=2013&genpos=RB
Walterfootball's RB Rankings (Positional Ranking - 23): http://walterfootball.com/draft2013RB.php
ND Profile Page: http://www.und.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/riddick_theo00.html
Articles from Before the Draft:
Lions RB coach attended ND's pro day (3-27-13): http://blogs.nfl.com/2013/03/27/eifert-teo-make-the-most-of-notre-dames-pro-day/
Theo Riddick feels gratitude toward the family of his best friend (1-6-13): http://www.nj.com/rutgersfootball/index.ssf/2013/01/post_29.html
Extended family helps New Jersey product Theo Riddick help ND reach national title game (1-2-13): http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/college/riddick-irish-smile-families-chip-article-1.1231807
Riddick happy to be back in the backfield (12-18-12): http://articles.southbendtribune.com/2012-12-18/sports/35898175_1_theo-riddick-george-atkinson-iii-everett-golson
No maybes about Riddick (12-3-12): http://articles.southbendtribune.com/2012-12-03/sports/35577625_1_notre-dame-football-irish-offense-theo-riddick
Riddick hungry for full plate (Aug. 2012): http://notredame.247sports.com/Article/Notre-Dame-senior-Theo-Riddick-to-play-several-roles-in-2012-83780
Video from Before the Draft:
Highlights: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1605639-theo-riddick-video-highlights-for-former-notre-dame-rb
Chronicles of Riddick: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4r0Cko8X9g
Pro Day interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kHsM_9a6rc
Combine interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMbqR27C38c
Articles from After Draft:
Theo Riddick could be a versatile asset in the Lions backfield: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/Theo-Riddick-could-be-a-versatile-asset-in-the-Lions-backfield/b81e23a2-d6c1-427b-8d45-fea19d1301bc
Lions round out backfield with ND's all-purpose Theo Riddick in sixth round: http://www.freep.com/article/20130427/SPORTS01/304270083/1049/sports01/Lions-round-out-backfield-Notre-Dame-s-all-purpose-Theo-Riddick-sixth-round
Lions take ND RB Theo Riddick in the 6th round: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130427/SPORTS0101/304270395/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-take-Notre-Dame-running-back-Theo-Riddick-sixth-round
Theo Riddick brings versatility: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/04/27/sports/doc517c5acc084a5467567702.txt
ND's Riddick, Lewis go back to back in draft: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/chi-notre-dame-riddick-lewis-moore-lions-browns20130427,0,1695668.story
Video and Audio from After the Draft:
Video:
Curtis Modkins on Theo Riddick: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Curtis-Modkins-on-Theo-Riddick/137e30b8-20d8-41ec-aadb-37db0d6aeb40
Audio:
Theo Riddick conference call: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Theo-Riddick-Conference-Call----4-27-13/3d4e201e-2a56-413e-a40b-7140db789045
Grades:
Walterfootball gives the Lions a B: http://walterfootball.com/offseason2013det.php
CBS grades for round 6 Theo Riddick (He gives the Lions a C): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/22139320/grades-2013-nfl-draft-round-6
NFL (Grade - 51, Overall - 431, Positional Ranking - 44): http://www.nfl.com/draft/2013/profiles/theo-riddick?id=2540020
SI (Grade - 3.9): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/draft-2013/tracker/#players/98702
CBS (Overall Ranking - 366, Positional Ranking - 26): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1664502/theo-riddick
National Football Post (Grade - 3.9, Overall Ranking - 344, Positional Ranking - 37): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=40505
TFY Draft (Overall Ranking - 192, Positional Ranking - 16): http://www.draftinsider.net/reports/2013/RB/Theo-Riddick
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=89756&draftyear=2013&genpos=RB
Walterfootball's RB Rankings (Positional Ranking - 23): http://walterfootball.com/draft2013RB.php
ND Profile Page: http://www.und.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/riddick_theo00.html
Articles from Before the Draft:
Lions RB coach attended ND's pro day (3-27-13): http://blogs.nfl.com/2013/03/27/eifert-teo-make-the-most-of-notre-dames-pro-day/
Theo Riddick feels gratitude toward the family of his best friend (1-6-13): http://www.nj.com/rutgersfootball/index.ssf/2013/01/post_29.html
Extended family helps New Jersey product Theo Riddick help ND reach national title game (1-2-13): http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/college/riddick-irish-smile-families-chip-article-1.1231807
Riddick happy to be back in the backfield (12-18-12): http://articles.southbendtribune.com/2012-12-18/sports/35898175_1_theo-riddick-george-atkinson-iii-everett-golson
No maybes about Riddick (12-3-12): http://articles.southbendtribune.com/2012-12-03/sports/35577625_1_notre-dame-football-irish-offense-theo-riddick
Riddick hungry for full plate (Aug. 2012): http://notredame.247sports.com/Article/Notre-Dame-senior-Theo-Riddick-to-play-several-roles-in-2012-83780
Video from Before the Draft:
Highlights: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1605639-theo-riddick-video-highlights-for-former-notre-dame-rb
Chronicles of Riddick: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4r0Cko8X9g
Pro Day interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kHsM_9a6rc
Combine interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMbqR27C38c
Articles from After Draft:
Theo Riddick could be a versatile asset in the Lions backfield: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/Theo-Riddick-could-be-a-versatile-asset-in-the-Lions-backfield/b81e23a2-d6c1-427b-8d45-fea19d1301bc
Lions round out backfield with ND's all-purpose Theo Riddick in sixth round: http://www.freep.com/article/20130427/SPORTS01/304270083/1049/sports01/Lions-round-out-backfield-Notre-Dame-s-all-purpose-Theo-Riddick-sixth-round
Lions take ND RB Theo Riddick in the 6th round: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130427/SPORTS0101/304270395/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-take-Notre-Dame-running-back-Theo-Riddick-sixth-round
Theo Riddick brings versatility: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/04/27/sports/doc517c5acc084a5467567702.txt
ND's Riddick, Lewis go back to back in draft: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/chi-notre-dame-riddick-lewis-moore-lions-browns20130427,0,1695668.story
Video and Audio from After the Draft:
Video:
Curtis Modkins on Theo Riddick: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Curtis-Modkins-on-Theo-Riddick/137e30b8-20d8-41ec-aadb-37db0d6aeb40
Audio:
Theo Riddick conference call: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Theo-Riddick-Conference-Call----4-27-13/3d4e201e-2a56-413e-a40b-7140db789045
Grades:
Walterfootball gives the Lions a B: http://walterfootball.com/offseason2013det.php
CBS grades for round 6 Theo Riddick (He gives the Lions a C): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/22139320/grades-2013-nfl-draft-round-6
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