Tight Ends (Eric Ebron and Troy Niklas):
TE Eric Ebron:
Articles:
Jeremiah: Ebron further along than Vernon Davis was in some facets (4-17-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000342086/article/jeremiah-no-issue-if-team-drafts-eric-ebron-in-top-10
Experts nearly unanimous on tight end in 2014 NFL Draft with highest ceiling (3 pick Ebron) (4-17-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000341834/article/which-tight-end-in-2014-nfl-draft-has-highest-ceiling
The SI 64, Nos. 29-25: Ebron is ranked 25 (4-14-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/14/2014-nfl-draft-top-64-eric-ebron/
TWENTYMAN: Lions host former North Carolina tight end Eric Ebron (4-14-14):
http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TWENTYMAN-Lions-host-former-North-Carolina-tight-end-Eric-Ebron/0ea69aec-dbef-4ea7-97dc-12f7f1e9a391
Draft Bout: Eric Ebron vs. Jace Amaro (4-14-14): http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2014/04/draft-bout-eric-ebron-vs-jace-amaro/
Davis: Seferian-Jenkins 'more complete' tight end than Ebron (4-10-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000340430/article/davis-austin-seferianjenkins-more-complete-than-eric-ebron
2014 NFL draft position rankings: Eric Ebron, Jace Amaro headline tight end class (Ebron is ranked 1) (4-10-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/09/2014-nfl-draft-position-rankings-tight-ends/
Draft top 5: Tight End (Ebron is ranked 1) (4-10-14): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Draft-top-5-Tight-End.html
Five prospects who will shape draft-day trade market (Ebron is unquestionably the most gifted player at the position in the 2014 draft class, exhibiting a unique combination of speed, quickness and athleticism. Additionally, he is a "catch-and-run" specialist adept at turning short passes into big gains on quick routes, crossers and bubble screens.) (4-4-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000339514/article/five-prospects-worth-trading-up-for-in-2014-nfl-draft
NFL Executive Blasts Eric Ebron, Entire TE Draft Class (3-31-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000338148/article/nfl-executive-blasts-eric-ebron-entire-te-draft-class
Eckel: Three men love NFL draft for wide receivers, so-so for tight ends (This article has quotes from scouts on Ebron. One scout thinks he's overrated and can't block.) (3-30-14): http://www.nj.com/times-sports/index.ssf/2014/03/eckel_three_men_love_nfl_draft.html
Pro days notebook (He thinks Ebron had a very good pro day and solidified his standing as the top tight end in this draft.) (3-30-14): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Pro-days-notebook-8642.html
2014 NFL Draft: Week four Pro Day takeaways (Ebron is a special athlete with impressive tools for the position, but on tape he isn't the most reliable finisher with inconsistent focus, making some of the toughest catches look easy, but too many routine ones hit the ground.) (3-28-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24504996/nfl-draft-week-four-pro-day-takeaways
ICYMI: 10 things we learned about draft's top prospects this week (Ebron called the drops "no biggie." He'll still, by every indication, be the first tight end drafted. No biggie, indeed.) (3-28-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000337790/article/icymi-what-we-learned-about-draft-prospects-this-week
Eric Ebron: Why He’s Still An Option for the 10th Overall Pick (3-27-14): http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2014/03/eric-ebron-why-hes-still-an-option-for-the-10th-overall-pick/
Mayock: Ebron a top-10 pick in any draft (3-26-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/03/26/2014-nfl-draft-mike-mayock-eric-ebron/
As Eric Ebron solidifies status, Kareem Martin boosts stock (3-25-14): http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/25/as-eric-ebron-solidifies-status-kareem-martin-boosts-stock/
Top tight end's pro day included drops, which he called 'no biggie' (3-25-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000336900/article/unc-te-eric-ebrons-pro-day-included-some-dropped-passes
Tuesday pro days: Ebron has up-and-down workout for Giants, Jets, Bills (3-25-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000336994/article/2014-nfl-draft-what-we-learned-from-tuesdays-pro-days
Draft Insider Tony Pauline reports that UNC TE Eric Ebron "did not look good" at his Pro Day (He dropped a few passes) (3-25-14): https://twitter.com/TonyPauline/status/448494170421080064
Versatility drives Ebron's regimen (3-24-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000334718/article/eric-ebron-models-his-game-training-after-the-best
Ex-NFL scout: Ebron has talent to be better than Saints' Graham (3-21-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000336152/article/exnfl-scout-eric-ebron-could-be-better-than-jimmy-graham
Detroit Lions will host North Carolina TE Eric Ebron for a pre-draft visit (3-19-14): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/detroit_lions_will_host_north.html
Video - Ebron Combine workout (3-18-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000334978/2014-Combine-workout-Eric-Ebron
Ebron: Athleticism makes me draft's top TE (3-14-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000334217/article/on-the-clock-qa-with-former-north-carolina-te-eric-ebron
Combine's top talkers (Ebron is picked as one) (2-27-14):http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329637/article/michael-sam-jadeveon-clowney-among-combines-top-talkers
Nine players that impressed Brandt (Ebron is one of the nine players) (2-26-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329257/article/johnny-manziel-sammy-watkins-among-combine-standouts
NFL Scouting Combine Weekend Winners (Ebron is picked as a winner. He put up well-rounded results in all of his workouts, including a 4.60 40 time, which puts him second among tight ends.) (2-24-14): http://blog.masslive.com/patriots/2014/02/nfl_scouting_combine_2014_week.html
Clayton's Saturday Combine Observations (Ebron was picked as the winner at the TE position) (2-22-14): http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2014/story/_/id/10504114/2014-nfl-combine-michael-sam-news-conference-o-linemen-ray-rice
Saturday's Combine winners and losers: All hail Greg Robinson! (Ebron was picked as a winner) (2-22-14): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/laces-out/saturday-s-combine-winners-and-losers-all-hail-greg-robinson-022214
Mayock's Combine Saturday takeaways (Ebron was a disappointment. He didn't run as fast as expected. He does have a high ceiling) (2-22-14):http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000327983/article/mayock-takeaways-clowney-might-not-even-go-in-the-top-five
2014 NFL combine: Five takeaways from Saturday (Ebron was unable to finish his drills. He appeared to have a hamstring injury. He did run a 4.60) (2-22-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24453014/nfl-combine-5-takeaways-from-saturday
WalterFootball TE Field Drills Recap (Ebron ran a 4.6 and ended up pulling a hamstring. He did enough to help himself) (2-22-14): http://walterfootball.com/combine2014workoutTE.php
WalterFootball TE Bench Press Recap (Ebron had 24 reps) (2-21-14): http://walterfootball.com/combine2014benchTE.php
North Carolina TE Eric Ebron would love to play with Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (2-21-14):http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/north_carolina_te_eric_ebron_w.html
Tight end evolution creating new look for NFL (2-21-14): http://sports.yahoo.com/news/tight-end-evolution-creating-look-003431573--nfl.html
Rang: 5 takeaways from Day 1 at NFL combine (Ebron isn't as imposing as some other gifted TEs) (2-21-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24450170/nfl-combine-5-takeaways-from-thursday
Video - Combine Confessionals: Eric Ebron (2-21-14): http://sports.yahoo.com/video/combine-confessionals-eric-ebron-025136075.html
Ebron compares himself to Vernon Davis (2-20-14): http://q.usatoday.com/2014/02/20/nfl-combine-tight-end-eric-ebron-compares-himself-to-vernon-davis/
NFL Draft: Top tight end prospect Eric Ebron is good … just ask him (2-14-14): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-top-tight-end-prospect-eric-ebron-201208381--nfl.html
NFL Combine Preview - Eric Ebron (2-12-14): http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2014/02/nfl_combine_preview_getting_to_know_potential_jets_draft_pick_eric_ebron.html
2013 ACC Top 25 player countdown: No. 9 Eric Ebron (1-29-14):http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/66474/2013-top-25-player-countdown-no-9-2
Brandt's TE listing ( Ebron is an adequate blocker, has excellent size and is a very good receiver.) (1-2-14):http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000307390/article/austin-seferianjenkins-leads-top-tight-ends-in-2014-nfl-draft
Facts about Ebron (he was suspended because of academic ineligibility in 2011) (12-1-13):http://www.edraft.com/nfl/news/friday-night-fun-something-you-must-know-about-north-carolina-te-eric-ebron/
NFL Prospect Focus - Eric Ebron: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-Prospect-Focus-Eric-Ebron.html
North Carolina's Eric Ebron leaving early for NFL (11-25-13):http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000287851/article/north-carolinas-eric-ebron-leaving-early-for-nfl
North Carolina's Eric Ebron could be NFL's 'next great tight end (10-22-13):http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000267930/article/north-carolinas-eric-ebron-could-be-nfls-next-great-tight-end
Scouting Reports:
NC Profile Page: http://www.goheels.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=205497726
NFL profile page: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/eric-ebron?id=2543466
NFP Scouting Report:http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=15
CBS: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1865396/eric-ebron
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=119778&draftyear=2015&genpos=TE
Walterfootball: http://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2014eebron.php
Rantsports: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/11/02/2014-nfl-draft-scouting-report-north-carolina-te-eric-ebron/
Ourlads: http://www.ourlads.com/ncaa-football-depth-charts/player/eric-ebron/98145
Prospect Profile: Eric Ebron: http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/69154730/nfl-draft-prospect-scouting-report-north-carolina-tight-end-eric-ebron
-CJ Fiedorowicz:
Articles:
Source: Iowa TE C.J. Fiedorowicz visiting Lions today (4-17-14): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Source-Iowa-TE-CJ-Fiedorowicz-visiting-Lions-today.html
2014 NFL draft position rankings: Eric Ebron, Jace Amaro headline tight end class (Fiedorowicz is ranked 4) (4-10-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/09/2014-nfl-draft-position-rankings-tight-ends/
Draft top 5: Tight End (Fiedorowicz is ranked 4) (4-10-14): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Draft-top-5-Tight-End.html
Five Skill Position Prospects To Know (Fiedorowicz is a vastly underrated athlete who possesses the skill set to be a complete tight end.) (4-2-14): http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/70699358/cj-fiedorowicz-isaiah-crowell-jerick-mckinnon-jeremy-gallon-erik-lora-nfl-draft-skill-position-prospects
Eckel: Three men love NFL draft for wide receivers, so-so for tight ends (This article has quotes from scouts on Fiedorowicz. One scout thinks he's a so so, good no. 2 guy. The other thinks he's a 3rd or 4th rounder) (3-30-14): http://www.nj.com/times-sports/index.ssf/2014/03/eckel_three_men_love_nfl_draft.html
Report: Detroit Lions to host Iowa tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz for a visit (3-27-14): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/report_detroit_lions_to_host_i.html
Lion among teams set to meet with Fiedorowicz (3-26-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000337257/article/cowboys-among-teams-set-to-meet-with-iowas-cj-fiedorowicz
Fiedorowicz seeing plenty of interest as draft day gets closer (3-25-14): http://www.chicagofootball.com/2014/03/26/fiedorowicz-seeing-plenty-of-interest-as-draft-day-gets-closer/am47eu3/
Hawkeye tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz draws attention at NFL pro day (Brandt says CJ is ok, but not great at catching the ball) (3-25-14): http://hawkcentral.com/2014/03/25/hawkeye-tight-end-c-j-fiedorowicz-draws-attention-at-nfl-pro-day/
C.J. Fiedorowicz of Iowa worked out by Bengals assistant at Iowa Pro Day (3-24-14): http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/24/c-j-fiedorowicz-of-iowa-worked-out-by-bengals-assistant/
2014 NFL Draft: What we learned from Monday's pro days (He ran a solid 40) (3-24-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000336552/article/2014-nfl-draft-what-we-learned-from-mondays-pro-days
Winners, losers and surprises at Combine in the short shuttle (Fiedorowicz was picked as a surprise with a time of 4.26) (3-5-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24469160/nfl-draft-winners-losers-surprises-in-combine-short-shuttle
Fiedorowicz had a good combine (He ran a 4.76) (2-25-14): http://www.dailyiowan.com/2014/02/25/Sports/36784.html
NFL Prospect Focus: C.J. Fiedorowicz and Jace Amaro (1-31-14): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-Prospect-Focus-CJ-Fiedorowicz-and-Jace-Amaro.html
Iowa's C.J. Fiedorowicz gets top grade of tight ends at Senior Bowl (1-22-14): http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/02/iowas_cj_fiedorowicz_gets_top.html
Iowa tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz a throwback player gaining attention at Senior Bowl (1-21-14): http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2014-01-21/sports/bs-sp-ravens-senior-bowl-0122-20140121_1_dennis-pitta-ed-dickson-bucky-brooks
Fiedorowica works to improve draft stock (1-19-14): http://www.nwherald.com/2014/01/17/fiedorowicz-works-to-improve-nfl-draft-stock/a8wooy6/
Scouting Reports:
Iowa Profile Page: http://www.hawkeyesports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/cj_fiedorowicz_584905.html
NFL: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/c.j.-fiedorowicz?id=2543721
NFP: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=94
CBS: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1737104/cj-fiedorowicz
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=107297&draftyear=2014&genpos=TE
The Sideline View: http://www.thesidelineview.com/scouting-report/cj-fiedorowicz
Profile from Patriots website: http://blog.masslive.com/patriots/2014/02/patriots_2014_nfl_draft_prospe.html
- Troy Niklas:
Articles:
2014 NFL draft position rankings: Eric Ebron, Jace Amaro headline tight end class (Niklas is ranked 5) (4-10-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/09/2014-nfl-draft-position-rankings-tight-ends/
Draft top 5: Tight End (Niklas is ranked 5) (4-10-14): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Draft-top-5-Tight-End.html
Pro days notebook (Niklas was unable to workout at Combine because of injury and hernia surgery at Pro Day. He will be a wildcard on draft day) (3-21-14): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Pro-days-notebook.html
Video - Niklas' combine workout (3-18-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000334986/2014-Combine-workout-Troy-Niklas
Lions coach, Steelers coach and GM at Notre Dame’s pro day (Troy Niklas didn't workout after having hernia surgery) (3-19-14): http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/20/lions-coach-steelers-coach-and-gm-at-notre-dames-pro-day/
NFL Combine stock check: Saturday's losers (Niklas is picked as a loser. A groin injury kept Niklas from running the 40-yard dash. And both his three-cone (7.57 seconds) and 20-yard shuttle times (4.55) ranked near the bottom among tight end prospects.) (2-24-14): http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2014/02/nfl_combine_stock_check_saturdays_losers.html
Interview with Troy Niklas (2-24-14): http://lombardiave.com/2014/02/24/troy-niklas-interview-nfl-draft-prospect-tight-end-green-bay-packers/
Notes from Indianapolis (He didn’t run the 40 because he felt he wasn’t 100 percent. When players opt out of the 40 because of hamstring or groin injuries, they are usually just trying to fool NFL personnel.) (2-22-14): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Notes-from-Indianapolis.html
Evolving TEs make for harding scouting (Niklas is a rarity. He can do both blocking and catching passes) (2-22-14): http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/118041/evolving-tes-make-for-harder-scouting
WalterFootball TE Bench Press Recap (Niklas had 27 reps) (2-21-14): http://walterfootball.com/combine2014benchTE.php
Video - Combine Confessionals - Troy Niklas (2-21-14): http://www.baltimoreravens.com/videos/videos/Combine-Confessionals-Troy-Niklas/565f19b8-7402-49a0-b2d0-59378a87c45c
NFL Scouting Combine - 10 big takeaways from Combine Day 1 (Niklas is a monster) (2-20-14): http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-02-20/nfl-scouting-combine-2014-taylor-lewan-questioned-colt-lyerla-michael-sam-troy-niklas-philbin
Buzz is building for Troy Niklas (2-20-14): http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=CFB&id=132892&line=29933&spln=1
Could Niklas become best blocking TE in the NFL (2-19-14): http://ndsmcobserver.com/2014/02/mike-mayock-evaluates-notre-dame-draft-prospects/
Niklas a challenger for the No. 2 TE (2-17-14): http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=CFB&id=132892&line=29853&spln=1
Top tight ends to watch at NFL Scouting Combine (Niklas is picked as one of the TEs) (2-17-14):http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000325940/article/austin-seferianjenkins-should-be-top-te-performer-at-combine
NFP's NFL Prospect Focus - Troy Niklas (1-11-14): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-prospect-focus-Saturday-3pack.html
Niklas declares for the draft (1-9-14): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/college-football/news/20140109/troy-niklas-declares-nfl-draft-notre-dame/
Troy Niklas standing out on and off the field for Irish (10-29-13): http://espn.go.com/blog/notre-dame-football/post/_/id/18182/niklas-standing-out-on-and-off-field-for-irish
Scouting Reports:
ND Profile Page: http://www.und.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/troy_niklas_768112.html
NFL.com: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/troy-niklas?id=2543628
CBS: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1893206/troy-niklas
NFP: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=51
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=119824&draftyear=2015&genpos=TE
- TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins:
(I will add more when I have time)
Articles:
Experts nearly unanimous on tight end in 2014 NFL Draft with highest ceiling (1 pick Seferian-Jenkins because of his red-zone production) (4-17-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000341834/article/which-tight-end-in-2014-nfl-draft-has-highest-ceiling
TWENTYMAN: Lions host trio of pre-draft prospects (one of those is Freese) (4-15-13): http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TWENTYMAN-Lions-host-trio-of-pre-draft-prospects/ed24cc5f-591c-4bb1-bf81-dbc0c3e41813
Detroit Lions host TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins, kicker Nate Freese for pre-draft visits (4-15-14): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/detroit_lions_bring_in_te_aust.html
Quarter Backs (Zach Mettenberger, Logan Thomas):
- Zach Mettenberger:
Articles:
Pro-day takeaways on top offensive risers and sliders (Mettenberger is picked as one because of his quick recovery from his knee injury. He showed enough throwing the ball to become solid options for clubs on day 2, rounds 2-3) (4-17-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000342009/article/what-we-learned-about-offensive-prospects-at-proday-workouts
Ten surprise players who could be called in the first round (Mettenberger is one of the players mentioned) (4-14-14): http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/0ap2000000341219/article/aj-mccarron-jeremy-hill-among-potential-firstround-surprises
Pro days notebook (While he didn’t do any runs or jumps, he did throw, and by all accounts
had a good day. Mettenberger has one of the stronger arms in this
quarterback class.) (4-13-14): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Pro-days-notebook-6367.html
Zach Mettenberger marvels with maturity (4-10-14): http://espn.go.com/blog/new-orleans-saints/post/_/id/6144/zach-mettenberger-marvels-with-maturity
Mayock: Mettenberger, Beckham among 11 potential draft picks for LSU (4-10-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000340420/article/mayock-zach-mettenberger-one-of-lsus-11-potential-draft-picks
2014 Pro Days: LSU's Zach Mettenberger rusty but recovering (4-9-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24520423/pro-days-lsus-zach-mettenberger-rusty-but-recovering
Zach Mettenberger throws just five months after knee surgery (4-9-14): http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/04/09/zach-mettenberger-throws-just-five-months-after-knee-surgery/
Zach Mettenberger sharp at pro day (4-9-14): http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2014/story/_/id/10758654/zach-mettenberger-shines-lsu-tigers-pro-day
Mettenberger alleviates concerns at pro day (4-9-14): http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2014/04/09/zach-mettenberger-lsu-pro-day-nfl-draft/7534783/
LSU Pro Day Report (4-9-14): http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/71534666/lsu-tigers-2014-nfl-draft-pro-day-zach-mettenberger-odell-beckham-jarvis-landry
Video - Mayock praises performances at LSU pro day (4-9-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap2000000340389/Mayock-praises-performances-at-LSU-pro-day
Zach Mettenberger’s pro day looms large (4-8-14): http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2014/04/08/zach-mettenberger-pro-day/7468425/
Detroit Lions reportedly working out LSU QB Zach Mettenberger in Baton Rouge (4-7-14): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/detroit_lions_reportedly_worki.html
Zach Mettenberger meeting with five NFL teams this week (4-7-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000339771/article/zach-mettenberger-meeting-with-five-nfl-teams-this-week
Brandt: Mettenberger has much to prove at pro day - He could be a second round pick if healthy (4-7-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000339638/article/zach-mettenberger-could-be-secondround-pick-if-healthy
McShay and Kiper down on Mettenberger (4-6-14): http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=CFB&id=131107&line=30960&spln=1
Tony Pauline thinks Viking are leaning heavily towards Mettenberger in the second round (4-1-14): http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=CFB&id=131107&line=30862&spln=1
Cosell: Mettenberger is best pocket QB in '14 (3-31-14): http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=CFB&id=131107&line=30823&spln=1
ESPN's Jaworski really likes Zach Mettenberger (He thinks Mettenberger the 2nd best QB in the draft) (3-28-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/03/28/2014-nfl-draft-ron-jaworski-says-zach-mettenberger-is-second-best-qb-in-class/
Rehab ahead of schedule, Mettenberg readies for pro day (3-21-14): http://msn.foxsports.com/south/story/rehab-ahead-of-schedule-lsu-s-mettenberger-readies-for-pro-day-031314
Mettenberger's arm strength draws raves from Tim Couch (3-14-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000334031/article/zach-mettenbergers-arm-strength-draws-raves-from-tim-couch
McShay gave Mettenberger a 4th round grade (3-12-14): http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=CFB&id=131107&line=30415&spln=1
Video - Mettenberger at Combine (2-23-14): http://www.neworleanssaints.com/media-center/videos/Zach-Mettenberger-at-the-NFL-Combine/0982bcdd-4352-441e-b619-1f9935cacbd0
Mettenberger using head start to make up for knee injury in draft preparation (2-22-14): http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2014/02/former_lsu_quarterback_zach_me.html
Mettenberger's recovery close to Adrian Peterson's (2-12-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000325432/article/zach-mettenbergers-recovery-close-to-adrian-petersons
Mettenberger is a first round QB (2-4-14): http://q.usatoday.com/2014/02/04/mettenberger-is-a-first-round-quarterback/
Mettenberger ends career with knee injury (12-4-13): http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/sec/2013/12/04/zach-mettenberger-lsu-louisiana-state-tigers-cotton-bowl-game/3865905/
NFL Prospect Focus: LSU offense (Mettenberger is one of the players discussed) (10-23-13): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-Prospect-Focus-LSU-Offense.html
Film room: breaking down LSU's Mettenberger (9-27-13): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000251151/article/film-room-breaking-down-lsu-qb-zach-mettenberger
Mettenberger pleads guilty to sexual battery (5-4-10): http://content.usatoday.com/communities/campusrivalry/post/2010/05/former-georgia-quarterback-zach-mettenberger-pleads-guilty-to-sexual-battery/1#.U0PUGD_fRyI
Scouting Reports:
LSU Profile Page: http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=205084538
NFL: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/zach-mettenberger?id=2543605
CBS: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1664450/zach-mettenberger
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=89700&draftyear=2014&genpos=qb
NFP: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=96
The Sideline View: http://thesidelineview.com/scouting-report/zach-mettenberger
Rant sports: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/03/28/2014-nfl-draft-scouting-report-zach-mettenberger/
Aaron Murray:
I'll add more later on.
Articles:
Report: Detroit Lions meet with Georgia QB Aaron Murray (4-17-14): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/report_detroit_lions_meet_with.html
Pro-day takeaways on top offensive risers and sliders (Murray is picked as one because of his quick recovery from his knee injury. He showed enough throwing the ball to become solid options for clubs on day 2, rounds 2-3) (4-17-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000342009/article/what-we-learned-about-offensive-prospects-at-proday-workouts
Brandt: Murray could be a second-round pick (4-16-14): http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/04/16/aaron-murray-could-be-in-mix-on-run-on-quarterbacks-in-draft/
2014 Pro Days: QB Aaron Murray healthy, impressive in workout (Murray completed 48 of 54 passes outside on the Bulldogs' practice fields, showing he could throw the entire route tree and that the knee injury wasn't a concern. He suffered a torn ACL in his left knee last November)(4-16-14): http://www.cbssports.com/general/blog/rob-rang/24529547/pro-days-qb-aaron-murray-healthy-impressive-in-workout
Aaron Murray works out at pro day (4-16-14): http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2014/story/_/id/10792472/aaron-murray-works-georgia-bulldogs-pro-day
Aaron Murray will ‘let it rip’ at pro day (4-15-14): http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2014/04/15/aaron-murray-pro-day/7756627/
Aaron Murray drawing interest from several teams including the Lions (4-12-14): http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/12/aaron-murray-drawing-interest-from-several-teams/
-Logan Thomas:
Articles:
Davis: Manziel leads list of polarizing prospects (Logan is one of those players) (4-3-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000339242/article/love-or-hate-johnny-manziel-among-nfl-drafts-biggest-enigmas
QB guru says Virginia Tech's Logan Thomas has good pro day (3-19-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000335436/article/qb-guru-says-virginia-techs-logan-thomas-has-good-pro-day
Chip Kelly, Jim Harbaugh on hand for Virginia Tech’s pro day (3-19-14): http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/19/chip-kelly-jim-harbaugh-on-hand-for-virginia-techs-pro-day/
Video - Thomas' Combine workout (3-10-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000332488/2014-Combine-workout-Logan-Thomas
Feldman: Logan Thomas' interesting story (2-27-14): http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/writer/bruce-feldman/24459045/thoughts-from-a-week-spent-at-the-nfl-combine
2014 Combine - Top 5 Offensive Winners and Losers from skill positions (Logan Thomas is picked as a winner. Thomas produced the best 40-yard dash time of all the passers there (4.61 seconds), while also weighing the most (248 pounds). He also led his group in the vertical leap (35.5”), broad jump (9’10”), and placed second in the short shuttle (4.18 seconds) while posting a respectable 3-cone time (7.05 seconds) for a man so large.) (2-26-13): http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-nfl-combine-5-offensive-winners-and-losers-from-the-skill-positions.html
Norris: NFL Combine Review (He's compared to TEs) (2-25-14):http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/46331/351/norris-nfl-combine-review
Walterfootball QB Combine Stock Report (Logan Thomas' stock is up) (2-25-14): http://walterfootball.com/combine2014stockQB.php
Combine takeaways: Manziel's steel-trap memory (Logan is a wildcard. He's got no footwook, yet delivers the ball so beautifully) (2-24-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000328820/article/what-we-learned-takeways-from-monday-at-nfl-combine
Walterfootball Combine QB Field Drill Recap (Thomas had the fastest 40 time. His feet need work. He will be a project for some team, but could be the steal of the draft if he pans out) (2-23-14): http://walterfootball.com/combine2014stockQB.php
Clayton's Day 4 Combine Observations (He says Logan has the body to be a great pro QB, but doesn't get his legs into throws and is inaccurate) (2-23-14): http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2014/story/_/id/10508242/2014-nfl-combine-receivers-impress-qbs-lack-depth
Mike Evans, little known John Brown climb - Combine Day 2 risers and sliders (2-23-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/02/23/mike-evans-john-brown-nfl-combine/
NFL Combine 2014: UCF's Blake Bortles, LSU's Odell Beckham shine in Sunday's workouts (He sizzled in his workout) (2-23-14): http://mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/02/nfl_combine_bortles_beckham_sh.html
Mayock's Combine Saturday takeaways (he says Logan is intriguing) (2-22-14):http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000327983/article/mayock-takeaways-clowney-might-not-even-go-in-the-top-five
Second or third round viable for Logan (2-5-14): http://www.roanoke.com/sports/columns_and_blogs/blogs/andy_bitter_virginia_tech_football/article_dad67a1e-8f46-11e3-a00f-001a4bcf6878.html
What's next for Logan? (1-27-14): http://hamptonroads.com/2014/01/whats-next-logan-thomas-nobodys-sure
Senior Bowl: biggest winners, losers (Sack issues remain for Logan) (1-25-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000317732/article/senior-bowl-biggest-winners-losers-from-saturdays-game
Optimum Scouting Notes on Logan (1-25-14): http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-senior-bowl-interview-notes-with-david-fales-logan-thomas-jimmy-garoppolo-and-more.html
Is Logan Thomas a pretender or contender? (1-24-14): http://www.csssports.com/college-football/logan-thomas-pretender-or-contender
Logan Thomas inconsistent, but intriguing (1-23-14): http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/114301/logan-thomas-inconsistent-but-intriguing
20 Senior Bowl Thoughts (Thomas can really spin the ball. Yeah, he’s been wildly inconsistent in his career, but he’s the perfect guy for a team to develop down the road.) (1-23-14): http://mmqb.si.com/2014/01/23/senior-bowl-thoughts/
Yahoo's senior bowl winners and losers (Thomas is picked as a loser) (1-23-14): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/senior-bowl-recap-winners-losers-week-practice-003708596--nfl.html
Hoge's 10 takeaways from the Senior Bowl (He thinks Thomas will go sooner than he should. He's not accurate and hasn't improved during his time at VT) (1-23-14): http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/01/23/hoge-10-takeaways-from-the-senior-bowl/
TFY's Report (1-23-14): http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9291
Video - NFLN: Interview With Va Tech QB Logan Thomas - Vikings (1-23-14): http://www.vikings.com/media-vault/videos/NFLN-Interview-With-Va-Tech-QB-Logan-Thomas/97a5d6ca-f347-460e-b2f6-abff6d54eb8d
Senior Bowl Buzz: Wednesday (Logan is being graded anywhere from a second rounder to a fifth rounder) (1-22-14): http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9360
Optimum Scouting Wednesday Report (Logan was the best out of the North QBs, but did throw 2 interceptions) (1-22-14): http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-senior-bowl-wednesday-north-practice-notes.html
NFL RealGM Wednesday Report (1-22-14): http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2404/20140122/senior_bowl_practice_wednesday/
Draftcountdown's Wednesday North Report (Logan continued to be inconsistent. Physically Thomas is the prototype of what you look for, with a huge, solid frame, a strong arm, good mobility and excellent athleticism, but he is inconsistent.) (1-22-14): http://www.draftcountdown.com/features/SeniorBowl/reports/Practices/North-Wednesday.php
Optimum Scouting Tuesday Report (he impressed during 7 on 7’s with his ability to slice through 20+ mph wind and deliver (mostly) accurate balls while hitting 2nd and 3rd reads. Then, of course, he went on to have a terrible team session that included floating incompletions, holding the ball too long, and failing to find open receivers downfield.) (1-21-14): http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-senior-bowl-tuesday-north-practice-notes.html
Another mixed bag for QBs on Tuesday (1-21-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24415999/senior-bowl-another-mixed-bag-from-the-north-qbs-on-tuesday
Walterfootball interview with Logan Thomas (1-21-14): http://walterfootball.com/seniorbowl2014interview3.php
Draftcountdown's Tuesday Report (Logan struggled, but showed flashes at times and was the best QB on the North team) (1-21-14): http://www.draftcountdown.com/features/SeniorBowl/reports/Practices/North-Tuesday.php
Hoge's Senior Bowl Notebook (He picked Logan as one of the five down) (1-21-14): http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/01/21/hoges-senior-bowl-notebook-garoppolo-carr-impress-while-north-qbs-struggle/
Logan Thomas hits the classroom to ready for Senior Bowl week (1-21-14): http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/writer/bruce-feldman/24414995/logan-thomas-hits-the-classroom-to-ready-for-senior-bowl-week
Walterfootball Monday North Report (Logan was his typical self with some impressive plays and other let down plays) (1-20-14): http://walterfootball.com/seniorbowl2014practice.php
CBS Practice Report (Thomas throw some passes that hit WRs between the numbers, but others sailed over their head or hit the ground) (1-20-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24415252/senior-bowl-10-observations-from-mondays-north-practice
Optimum Scouting North Report for Monday (Logan had accuracy issues) (1-20-14): http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-senior-bowl-north-monday-practice-notes.html
Draftcountdown's Monday Report (Logan was a standout) (1-20-14): http://www.draftcountdown.com/features/SeniorBowl/reports/Practices/North-Monday.php
2013 in review: Quarterback Logan Thomas shouldered nearly entire offensive load (1-8-14): http://www.roanoke.com/sports/columns_and_blogs/blogs/andy_bitter_virginia_tech_football/article_c2abe78c-787e-11e3-930b-0019bb30f31a.html?
McFarling: Hit leaves Virginia Tech's Logan Thomas at a loss (12-31-13): http://www.roanoke.com/sports/colleges/va_tech/article_f0e841c2-7298-11e3-99a4-0019bb30f31a.html?
Brandt thinks Logan will need to switch positions to succeed in the NFL (11-8-13): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000277736/article/logan-thomas-jordan-lynch-must-consider-new-positions
Scouting Reports:
Hokies Profile Page: http://www.hokiesports.com/football/players/thomas_logan.html
NFL.com: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/logan-thomas?id=2543767
CBS: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1691193/logan-thomas
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=89810&draftyear=2014&genpos=QB
The Sideline view: http://thesidelineview.com/scouting-report/logan-thomas
Walterfootball: http://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2014lthomas.php
Rants Sports: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=89810&draftyear=2014&genpos=QB
Fullbacks (JC Copeland):
-JC Copeland:
I'll post more later on.
Articles:
A fringe prospect, Max Copeland opted to reinvent himself (4-16-14): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20140416/max-copeland-transformation-2014-nfl-draft/
Source: LSU fullback JC Copeland to work out for Lions (4-12-14): http://sports.yahoo.com/news/source-lsu-fullback-j-c-140000754--nfl.html
Center (Bodine, Ikard, Richburg, and Stork):
O-line Combine results: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/2/22/5437388/nfl-combine-results-2014-saturday
- Russell Bodine:
NFL draft position rankings: Centers (Bodine is ranked 5th) (4-1-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/01/2014-nfl-draft-position-rankings-centers/
As Eric Ebron solidifies status, Kareem Martin boosts stock (Bodine had a good positional workout, showing off his strong upper body. ) (3-25-14): http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/25/as-eric-ebron-solidifies-status-kareem-martin-boosts-stock/
Video - Bodine's combine workout (3-19-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000335353/2014-Combine-workout-Russell-Bodine
What we learned: 25 post-combine takeaways (Bodine was the bench press champ with 42 reps) (2-26-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329324/article/25-things-we-learned-from-the-nfl-scouting-combine
Walterfootball's 2014 Combine O-line Bench Press Recap (Bodine had the most with 42 reps) (2-22-14): http://walterfootball.com/combine2014benchOL.php
Bodine shines at Combine (2-22-14): http://acc.blogs.starnewsonline.com/40550/uncs-bodine-ebron-shine-at-nfl-scouting-combine/
2014 NFL combine results: 40-yard dash (offensive line) (his forty time was 5.18) (2-22-14):http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24452392/nfl-combine-results-40-yard-dash-offensive-line
Bodine's 42 reps won't earn him as high of marks with evaluators because he has short arms (2-21-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24451528/nfl-combine-keep-arm-length-history-in-mind-for-bench-press
2014 Combine Results: Bench Press (Offensive Line - Bodine had the most with 42) (2-21-14):
Teams could get OL help from Bodine (2-20-14): http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/sports/big-c-bengals-browns-could-get-ol-help-uncs-bodine/ndXBk/
Bodine announces he'll enter draft (12-30-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000307263/article/north-carolinas-russell-bodine-announces-hell-enter-nfl-draft
Scouting Reports:
UNC Profile Page: http://www.goheels.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=205497709
NFL.com: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/russell-bodine?id=2543622
CBS: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1737148/russell-bodine
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=105439&draftyear=2015&genpos=C
The Sideline View: http://thesidelineview.com/scouting-report/russell-bodine
- Gabe Ikard:
Articles:
NFL draft position rankings: Centers (Ikard is ranked 8th (4-1-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/01/2014-nfl-draft-position-rankings-centers/
Video - Ikard's combine workout (3-19-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000335324/2014-Combine-workout-Gabe-Ikard
Gabe Ikard, Jalen Saunders stand out at Oklahoma’s pro day (Ikard stood on his numbers from the combine. He had a very good on field workout, looking very athletic and quick) (3-12-14): http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/12/gabe-ikard-jalen-saunders-stand-out-at-oklahomas-pro-day/
2014 Pro Days: Saunders stumbles, teammates healing at Oklahoma (the Lions attended) (3-12-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24480279/pro-days-saunders-stumbles-teammates-healing-at-oklahoma
Norris: NFL Combine Review (He's 7th in o-line short shuttle) (2-25-14):http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/46331/351/norris-nfl-combine-review
Lions ask Ikard about PastaGate (2-25-14): http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/2/24/5443934/lions-ask-gabe-ikard-about-pastagate
Ikard says PastaGate has been ridiculous, but entertaining (2-23-14): http://newsok.com/article/3936614
Ikard excelled at combine (Gabe Ikard recorded the best times in the 3-cone drill (7.3 seconds) and 20-yard shuttle (4.37 seconds) of any offensive linemen there.) (2-23-14): http://newsok.com/ou-football-gabe-ikard-damien-williams-and-jalen-saunders-excel-at-combine/article/3936612
2014 NFL combine results: 40-yard dash (offensive line) (his forty time was 5.13) (2-22-14):http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24452392/nfl-combine-results-40-yard-dash-offensive-line
Hurting their stock (Ikard was one of eight players that disappointed at the Senior Bowl. His lack of size led to him being driven backwards by bull rushers and stood up and stopped in his tracks on run blocks. His lack of athleticism hindered his ability to adjust in time to handle quick, change of direction pass rush moves.) (1-24-14): http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/67074130
TFY's Senior Bowl Notes on Ikard (1-22-14): http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9301
CBS Tuesday Notes (Ikard's quickness and tenacity will intrigue zone-blocking teams but he's struggled with the massive defenders in Mobile.) (1-21-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24416308/senior-bowl-uvas-moses-parts-the-red-d-at-south-practice
RealGM's Practice Tuesday Report (He had a really bad day. He got beat on just about every rep) (1-21-14): http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2403/20140121/senior_bowl_practice_tuesday/
Detroit Lions Draft Tuesday Report (He had a bad day. He was on skates for a majority of plays at the point of attack to the enjoyment of Daniel McCullers. The lack of natural power Ikard can generate gets him into too much trouble against bigger tackles. His mobility can only go so far.) (1-21-14): http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2014/01/senior-bowl-day-2-notebook/
Former Sooners C Gabe Ikard wins Pat Tillman Award (1-17-14): www.newsok.com/former-sooners-c-gabe-ikard-wins-pat-tillman-award/article/3924995
2014 Wednesday Shrine Game Report (It’s clear Ikard can’t take on nose tackles by himself based on this week, which certainly doesn’t help his grade.) (1-15-14): http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-shrine-game-wednesday-west-practice-notes.html
2014 Tuesday Shrine Game Report (Ikard doesn’t have the strength initially or the thick lower half to hold up against powerful rushers in isolation. This likely limits him to a 3rd day pick, barring a zone blocking team is in desperate need of a “play now” center.) (1-14-14): http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-shrine-game-tuesday-west-practice-notes.html
2014 Monday Shrine Game Report (showcased his quickness initially and ability to stay low, turn, and pivot to open holes consistently on the interior. He’s the best offensive lineman here, and so far he’s showing it.) (1-13-14): http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-shrine-game-monday-west-practice-report.html
Gabe Ikard headlines top 15 NFL prospects at Shrine Game (1-13-14): http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-01-13/2014-nfl-draft-prospects-shrine-game-top-15-gabe-ikard-jimmy-garoppolo-ej-gainesmax-bullough
Scouting Reports:
OU Sooners Profile Page: http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=208409617
NFL.com: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/gabe-ikard?id=2543839
CBS: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1664345/gabe-ikard
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-01-13/2014-nfl-draft-prospects-shrine-game-top-15-gabe-ikard-Game y-garoppolo-ej-gainesmax-bullough
-Weston Richburg:
Articles:
Weston Richburg: Weston Richburg headed for 1st round? (4-18-14): http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=NFL&id=9534&line=286459&spln=1
Second-round interior lineman who can start right away? Jeremiah names four (one of them is Richburg) (4-3-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000339199/article/weston-richburg-brandon-thomas-could-start-as-rookies
Si 64: Nos. 64-60: Richburg is ranked 62 (4-3-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/03/2014-nfl-draft-top-64-jimmy-garoppolo/
NFL draft position rankings: Centers (Richburg is ranked 2nd) (4-1-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/01/2014-nfl-draft-position-rankings-centers/
Weston Richburg: Middlekauff: Richburg compares to Jason Kelce (3-25-14): http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=CFB&id=132309&line=30703&spln=1
NFL prospect focus: Swanson and Richburg (3-23-14): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-prospect-focus-Swanson-Richburg.html
Video - Richburgh's combine workout (3-19-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000335448/2014-Combine-workout-Weston-Richburg
Weston Richburg of Colorado State poised for long NFL career (he stood on his numbers from the combine. He's being compared to Alex Mack) (3-14-14): http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/13/weston-richburg-of-colorado-state-poised-for-long-nfl-career/
Walterfootball's 2014 Combine O-line Bench Press Recap (Richburg topped Swanson and Martin with 25 reps) (2-22-14): http://walterfootball.com/combine2014benchOL.php
2014 NFL combine results: 40-yard dash (offensive line) (his forty time was 5.10) (2-22-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24452392/nfl-combine-results-40-yard-dash-offensive-line
Pre-Workout Combine Thoughts (2-21-14): http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2014/02/pre-workout-combine-thoughts/
Combine prospects creating early buzz (Richburg opening eyes) (2-20-14):http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000326849/article/what-we-learned-takeaways-from-day-1-at-the-nfl-combine
Richburg barely missed Daniel Jeremiah's top 50 (2-11-14): http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=CFB&id=132309&line=29748&spln=1
Senior Bowl: Money Makers And Missed Opportunities (Richburg is a money maker.) (1-25-14): http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2405/20140126/senior_bowl_money_makers_and_missed_opportunities/
Colorado State's Weston Richburg, one of the best centers in the draft, eyeing Detroit Lions (1-25-14): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/detroit_lions_weston_richburg.html
Richburg picked as a riser from Senior Bowl (1-25-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24420410/senior-bowl-auburns-dee-ford-headlines-list-of-risers-fallers
Jeremiah: Weston Richburg could play right away as NFL center (1-24-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000317529/article/jeremiah-weston-richburg-could-play-right-away-as-nfl-center
Senior Bowl Buzz (Plenty of evaluators who view Richburg as the ideal pivot as a pro. He has outstanding instincts and awareness. He has a terrific feel for using cut-off angles and body positioning to neutralize defenders at the point of attack.) (1-23-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000317289/article/while-derek-carr-thrived-adrian-hubbard-struggled
TFY's Report (1-23-14): http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9291
Scouting The Senior Bowl: Interior Offensive Linemen (1-22-14): http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Scouting-The-Senior-Bowl-Interior-Offensive-Linemen/e35b75a1-4504-4c0d-b8f0-f78bbc10cfe1
Video - SI Rising Players (Richburg is one of the players discussed as riser) (1-22-14): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/video/ncaaf-video/20140122/cfb-staples-senior-bowl-update.sportsillustrated/
5 players building momentum at the Senior Bowl (One of those is Richburg. He has very quick feet, a strong punch and great balance. He can anchor down versus power, and he's athletic enough to adjust on the move.) (1-22-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000316465/article/high-5-dee-ford-derek-carr-building-momentum-at-senior-bowl
Draftcountdown's Tuesday Report (Richburg was one of the few blockers who held his own against Donald and Hageman) (1-22-14): http://www.draftcountdown.com/features/SeniorBowl/reports/Practices/North-Tuesday.php
Rotoworld Tuesday Notes (He's been playing well, even if nobody is noticing. He won’t be flashy, but he’s been steady, playing with sound technique against guys 15+ lb heavier than him.) (1-21-14): http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/46066/351/senior-bowl-notes-tuesday
Optimum Scouting Tuesday Report (Richburg has plus interior strength and can hold up one-on-one against power rushers, but needs to maintain that hand position through his block, and can be beat by counter rushers inside) (1-21-14): http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-senior-bowl-tuesday-north-practice-notes.html
Walterfootball's Monday North Practice Report (He had a solid opening to the week. He had nice feet and agility in the ones on ones) (1-20-14): http://walterfootball.com/seniorbowl2014practice.php
CBS Monday Report (He's quick to engage and secure a proper fit with his hands, but has an inability to dig his feet in and set the pocket) (1-20-14): http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-senior-bowl-north-monday-practice-notes.html
Scouting Reports:
Colorado State Profile Page: http://www.csurams.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/weston_richburg_402887.html
NFL.com: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/weston-richburg?id=2543705
CBS: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1673483/weston-richburg
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=96069&draftyear=2014&genpos=C
Ourlad's Scouting Report: http://www.ourlads.com/ncaa-football-depth-charts/player/weston-richburg/101412
Walterfootball Center rankings (Richburg ranked 4th): http://walterfootball.com/draft2014C.php
Bryan Stork:
Articles:
NFL draft position rankings: Centers (Stork is ranked 6th) (4-1-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/01/2014-nfl-draft-position-rankings-centers/
Stork elected not to workout at Combine (2-23-14): http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2014/feb/23/fsus-stork-vero-beach-hs-elects-not-run-work-out-n/
O-lineman garnering lots of attention in Indy (2-21-14): http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Offensive-Linemen-Garnering-Lots-Of-Attention-In-Indy/7ff982f1-ea88-4363-8455-5467aba752d5
Stork inspired by his late father (2-4-14): http://www.wctv.tv/home/headlines/Bryan-Stork-Inspired-By-His-Late-Father-243412291.html
Savage - Stork biggest surprise of Senior Bowl (2-4-14): http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=CFB&id=132857&line=29634&spln=1
ACC 2013 Top 25 players - No 18 Bryan Stork (1-23-14): http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/66650/2013-top-25-player-countdown-no-18-2
TFY's Senior Bowl Notes on Stork (1-22-14): http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9301
Stork ready to take flight into NFL (1-22-14): http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/01/florida_states_bryan_stork_rea.html
For once, Stork is center of attention (1-3-14): http://www.newsherald.com/sports/bcs-championship-game/for-once-stork-is-center-of-attention-1.257628
Stork captures Rimington Trophy (12-2-13): http://www.seminoles.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121213aaa.html
Stork missed a game because of an ankle injury (11-10-13): http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/seminolepost/2013/11/10/freshman-nate-andrews-shines-for-florida-state-in-win-at-wake-jupiters-philip-doumar-a-game-captain/
Scouting Report:
FSU Page: http://www.seminoles.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/stork_bryan00.html
NFL.com: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/bryan-stork?id=2543584
CBS: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1664465/bryan-stork
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=105439&draftyear=2015&genpos=C
Offensive Tackles (Jeremiah Sirles, Taylor Lewan):
- Jeremiah Sirles:
Articles:
Lions to workout Nebraska OT Jeremiah Sirles (3-7-14): nebraska.247sports.com/Article/Nebraska-football-Pro-Day-2014-181166
Sirles had 21 bench press reps at Nebraska's Pro Day (3-7-14): http://journalstar.com/martinez-takes-on-full-workload-at-husker-pro-day/article_6aaa89f8-f199-555e-a2de-7d6c2d36c083.html
Jeremiah's Journey: Holy Cow, I'm here (3-6-14): http://journalstar.com/sports/huskers/football/jeremiah-s-journey-holy-cow-i-m-here/article_3620b1c1-6537-5c52-bc65-123510f5a7c2.html
Jeremiah's Journey (1-24-14): http://journalstar.com/sports/huskers/football/2013/jeremiah-s-journey-the-chase-of-a-dream-starts-in/article_2a9a1b2b-77f7-5f19-9dbc-4a7708a3cf17.html
Ten shrine players to watch (Sirles was picked as one) (1-18-14): http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/10-Shrine-Game-Players-To-Watch/2c234508-9013-4b02-a78b-d5e0ed1b5335
Walterfootball's Tuesday Shrine Practice Notes (Sirles had a couple of nice wins against Colorado's Chidera Uzo-Diribe. Sirles held him up on some speed rushes but also lost on a spin move when he had Uzo-Diribe initially blocked. Sirles (6-6, 312) has some length and agility but he needs more strength. He needs to get better at sustaining his blocks. Too often he has his man blocked, but they work themselves free on a second effort. If Sirles can improve his body and strength, he could be an interesting competitor. ) (1-14-14): http://walterfootball.com/eastwest2014practice4.php
DetroitLionsDraft Tuesday Shrine Practice Notes (He looked good in Tuesday's practice. He’s thick and not a natural bender, but when he does sink his hips and flex his knees he’s a rock-solid edge anchor. He quickly squares himself to outside rushers very innately, better than any other tackle on the West by far) (1-14-14): http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2014/01/shrine-game-tuesday-west-practice-notes/#more-2484
Sirles says memories, momentum and NFL dreams (12-31-13): http://journalstar.com/sports/huskers/football/2013/gator-bowl/sirles-says-memories-momentum-and-nfl-dreams/article_c41c21c7-2863-5af0-ae14-c662b96da10a.html
Sirles suffered a sprain MCL against Michigan (11-9-13): http://journalstar.com/sports/huskers/football/2013/michigan/husker-o-line-responds-to-another-code-red-injury/article_c7af501c-111f-57c2-8072-d30e1e47f104.html
Scouting Reports:
Nebraska Profile Page: http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=3662228
NFL.com Profile Page: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/jeremiah-sirles?id=2543827
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=90351&draftyear=2014&genpos=OT
The Sideline View: http://www.thesidelineview.com/scouting-report/jeremiah-attaochu?order=position&sort=desc
Taylor Lewan:
Articles:
PROSPECT PROFILE: TAYLOR LEWAN (4-17-14): http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/72449630/michigan-offensive-tackle-taylor-lewan-nfl-draft-scouting-report
The SI 64, Nos. 19-17: Ra’Shede Hageman, Taylor Lewan and Marqise Lee (Lewan is ranked 18) (4-16-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/16/2014-nfl-draft-top-64-marqise-lee
Several' teams prefer ND's Martin to Lewan (4-11-14):
http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=CFB&id=131848&line=31101&spln=1
Final Offensive Tackle Big Board (Lewan is ranked 4th) (4-11-14): http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2014/04/final-offensive-tackle-big-board/
Casserly: OT Lewan better than Chiefs' Fisher, Jaguars' Jockel (4-8-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000340150/article/casserly-taylor-lewan-better-than-eric-fisher-luke-joeckel
Draft top 5: Offensive tackles (Lewan is ranked 3rd) (4-8-14): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Draft-top-5-Offensive-tackles.html
NFL evaluators pick apart Michigan OT Lewan's game (4-6-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000339676/article/report-scout-questions-michigan-ot-taylor-lewans-toughness
Five prospects worth trading up for in 2014 NFL Draft (Lewan has put together an impressive reel of game tape and ranks as one of the best athletes at the position.) (4-4-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000339514/article/five-prospects-worth-trading-up-for-in-2014-nfl-draft
Position rankings for strong OT class (Lewan is ranked 3rd) (4-3-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/03/2014-nfl-draft-position-rankings-tackles/
Lions host Lewan for visit (4-1-14): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/detroit_lions_host_michigan_al.html
In the green room with Lewan (3-31-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000338226/article/in-the-green-room-with-former-michigan-ot-taylor-lewan
Lewan: I was an awful d-lineman (3-28-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000337995/article/michigans-taylor-lewan-i-was-an-awful-defensive-lineman
Video - Lewand wants to be the best o-lineman (3-28-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-am/0ap2000000337717/Lewan-I-want-to-be-the-best-offensive-tackle
Lewan to be charged in December fight (3-20-14): http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2014/03/records_u-m_football_star_tayl.html
Video - Lewan's Combine workout (3-19-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000335385/2014-Combine-workout-Taylor-Lewan
Steelers get a good look at Lewan at his pro day (Lewan stood on his numbers from the NFL Scouting Combine,
which were excellent (he was a top performer in his position group in
four drills). Lewan has very good movement and a lot of upside as an
offensive tackle. He is going to be an excellent professional player,
and a possibility to be a top-10 selection in the 2014 NFL Draft.) (3-13-14): http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/13/steelers-get-good-look-at-michigans-taylor-lewan/
Video - This is your combine: Taylor Lewan (2-28-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-am/0ap2000000329850/This-is-Your-Combine-Taylor-Lewan
Nine players that impressed Brandt (Lewan is one of those players) (2-26-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329257/article/johnny-manziel-sammy-watkins-among-combine-standouts
NFL.com's winners and losers (Lewan is picked as a winner) (2-26-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329297/article/blake-bortles-jadeveon-clowney-big-winners-at-nfl-combine
Yahoo Sports Combine winners and losers (Lewan is picked as a winner) (2-25-14): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-scouting-combine-winners-losers-210705363--nfl.html
Saturday's combine winners and loser (Lewan picked as a winner) (2-22-14): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/laces-out/saturday-s-combine-winners-and-losers-all-hail-greg-robinson-022214
Lewan impresses at NFL Scouting Combine (2-22-14):
http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/lewan-impresses-at-nfl-scouting-combine-022214
Michigan OL Taylor Lewan blows away the field in 40-yard dash at the NFL combine with a 4.87 time (2-22-14): http://mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2014/02/michigan_ol_taylor_lewan_blows.html
Optimum Scoutings Thursday Combine takeaways (Lewan's character concerns haven't faded away) (2-21-14): http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-nfl-combine-thursday-s-top-10-takeaway.html
Fearsome foursome - 2014 OTs best in a long time (2-20-14):
http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-02-20/nfl-scouting-combine-offensive-tackles-elite-talent-greg-robinson-cyrus-kouandjio-jake-matthews-taylor-lewan
Lewan attempts to clear name at 2014 combine (2-20-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/02/20/taylor-lewan-nfl-combine-2014/
Lewan recalls Clowney's infamous hit (2-20-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000327077/article/lewan-recalls-jadeveon-clowney-matchup-responds-to-allegations
Video - Daniel Jeremiah breaks down Lewan (2-19-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-videos/0ap2000000219704/Daniel-Jeremiah-breaks-down-Taylor-Lewan
The red flag report: Taylor Lewan (2-14-14): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/The-red-flag-report-Taylor-Lewan.html
Taylor draws differing views on draft stock (12-20-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000291696/article/michigans-taylor-lewan-draws-differing-views-on-draft-stock
Scouting Reports:
Michigan Profile Page: http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/taylor_lewan_471585.html
NFL: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/taylor-lewan?id=2543467
CBS: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1664410/taylor-lewan
NFP: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=22
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=89664&draftyear=2014&genpos=OT
The Sideline View: http://www.thesidelineview.com/scouting-report/taylor-lewan
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