WRs The Lions Have Met With (Beckham, Boone, Bryant, Cooks, Mike Davis, Evans, Hoffman, Janis, Latimer, Lee, Matthews, Moncrief, Richardson, Saunders and Watkins):
Combine Results for all WRs: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-02-23/2014-nfl-combine-results-wrs-40-yard-dash-40yd-times-scores-bench-press-reps-225-lee-watkins-evans-cooks-benjamin-landry
- Odell Beckham Jr.
Articles:
The SI 64, Nos. 24-20: Kelvin Benjamin, Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Odell Beckham Jr is 22., Zack Martin and Dee Ford (4-15-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/15/2014-nfl-draft-si64-ha-ha-clinton-dix-kelvin-benjamin-odell-beckham-jr/
2014 NFL Draft: WR outlook (Beckham, Evans, Cooks, Lee, Adams and Benjamin are in tier 2) (4-14-14): http://www.kffl.com/a.php/135424/nfl-draft/2014-NFL-Draft--WR-outlook
Pro days notebook (He did not do any measurable drills, but had an excellent day running routes and catching the ball. He will be the third or fourth receiver drafted.) (4-13-14): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Pro-days-notebook-6367.html
Ranking the best WRs in NFL draft (Beckham is #4) (4-11-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/11/2014-nfl-draft-position-rankings-wide-receivers/
Draft top 5: Wide Receivers (Beckham is #4) (4-11-14): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Draft-top-5-Wide-Receivers.html
Jeremiah: Beckham not a reach for Steelers as No. 15 pick in draft (4-11-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000341017/article/jeremiah-odell-beckham-fits-pittsburgh-steelers-at-no-15-pick
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 (he stood out during the positional workout) (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 (Beckham stood on his numbers from the NFL Scouting Combine. He was sensational in catching passes and punts in the on-field workout) (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 Beckham and Landry also stood out) (4-9-14): http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2014/story/_/id/10758654/zach-mettenberger-shines-lsu-tigers-pro-day
LSU Pro Day Report (During the positional drills he looked like a superstar and convinced me that he should be selected in the top 10 ahead of Texas A&M's Mike Evans.) (4-9-14): http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/71534666/lsu-tigers-2014-nfl-draft-pro-day-zach-mettenberger-odell-beckham-jarvis-landry
Debate: Which WR in 2014 draft will have biggest impact in NFL? (Watkins, Evans and Beckham are discussed) (4-8-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000340032/article/debate-which-wr-in-2014-draft-will-have-biggest-impact-in-nfl
Video - First Draft: Odell Beckham Jr. (4-4-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-first-draft/0ap2000000339488/First-Draft-Odell-Beckham-Jr
Eckel: Three men love NFL draft for wide receivers, so-so for tight ends (This article has quotes from scouts on Beckham. The scouts think he's right there with Watkins) (3-30-14): http://www.nj.com/times-sports/index.ssf/2014/03/eckel_three_men_love_nfl_draft.html
2014 Combine Workout: Beckham Jr (3-14-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000334073/2014-Combine-workout-Odell-Beckham-Jr
Receivers Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry bring new level of LSU excellence to draft (2-27-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/02/27/odell-beckham-jr-jarvis-landry-lsu-2014-nfl-draft/
NFL draft: Scouting combine winners and losers (Beckham is picked as a winner) (2-25-14): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-scouting-combine-winners-losers-210705363--nfl.html
Combine takeaways: Manziel's steel-trap memory (Separation was made between Beckham and Landry) (2-24-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000328820/article/what-we-learned-takeways-from-monday-at-nfl-combine
$.05 From The Scouting Combine (The early buzz is that Watkins, Evans and Beckham could all be gone by 18. Also, Beckham's picked as one of the players who's stock went up) (2-24-14): http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2413/20140224/$05_from_the_scouting_combine/
2014 NFL Combine: Harbaugh rumor leads 10 big takeaways (Beckham was impressive in his workouts) (2-24-14): http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-02-24/2014-nfl-combine-jadeveon-clowney-jim-harbaugh-adam-muema-benjamin-mike-evans-dri-archer
TFY's Combine News and Notes from Monday (Seahawks would take Beckham if he was available at the end of the draft) (2-24-14): http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9469
Walterfootball 2014 Combine WR Field Drills Recap (Beckham had an excellent day and scouts were saying he graded as a late first rounder) (2-23-14): http://walterfootball.com/combine2014workoutWR.php
NFL Combine 2014: UCF's Blake Bortles, LSU's Odell Beckham shine in Sunday's workouts (2-23-14):http://mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/02/nfl_combine_bortles_beckham_sh.html
Sunday's winners and losers (Beckham is picked as a winner) (2-23-14):http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap2000000328540/article/blake-bortles-mike-evans-headline-sundays-combine-winners
Clayton's Day 4 Combine Observations (He thinks Beckham could vault into the top 15) (2-23-14): http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2014/story/_/id/10508242/2014-nfl-combine-receivers-impress-qbs-lack-depth
Video - Beckham Jr. flies in 40 yd dash (2-23-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000328253/Beckham-Jr-flies-in-40-yard-dash
Sunday's Standouts: Blake Bortles puts on a complete show (Beckham was picked as a standout) (2-23-14): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/sunday-s-standouts-blake-bortles-puts-on-a-complete-show-022314
2014 NFL combine: Bortles-Beckham show leads QB/WR positional drills (2-23-14):http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24454398/nfl-combine-bortles-beckham-show-leads-qbwr-positional-drills
5 takeaways from the Combine (Beckham's impressive workout on Sunday could push him into the first round) (2-23-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24454779/nfl-combine-five-takeaways-from-sunday
Combine Sunday Musings (Prisco likes Beckham more than he did before the combine) (2-23-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/24455035/nfl-sunday-combine-musings-seattles-simple-ways-on-defense-will-be-tough-to-follow
2014 NFL combine: Cooks, Beckham, Bryant among sub-4.35 WRs (2-23-14):http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24454291/nfl-combine-cooks-beckham-bryant-among-sub-435-wrs
2014 NFL combine: Bortles-Beckham show leads QB/WR positional drills (2-23-14):http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24454398/nfl-combine-bortles-beckham-show-leads-qbwr-positional-drills
Video - Beckham Jr. says he has the it factor (2-23-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000328316/Beckham-Jr-says-he-has-the-it-factor
Beckham Jr. leads the charge in Sunday's first combine drills (2-23-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/02/23/odell-beckham-lsu-nfl-combine-wide-receivers/
Beckham Jr. runs 4.43 in 40 yd dash (2-23-14): http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2014/02/odell_beckham_jr_run_443_in_40.html
Beckham hoping to capitalize on speed, versatility (2-22-14): http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/02/22/lsu-wr-odell-beckham-jr-hoping-to-capitalize-on-speed-versatility/
2014 NFL combine results: Bench Press (Wide Receivers - Beckham finished with 7) (2-22-14):http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24453206/nfl-combine-results-bench-press-wide-receivers
Video - Beckham Combine interview: http://www.baltimoreravens.com/videos/videos/Combine-Presser-Odell-Beckham-Jr/56a16256-2eac-4c2d-8355-7c86000a12f0
O'HARA: Odell Beckham Jr. was born with football and speed in his genes (2-21-14):http://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfl-combine/article-1/OHARA-Odell-Beckham-Jr-was-born-with-football-and-speed-in-his-genes/a8dc8b58-e1cc-42f7-960e-22ed71d0db7e
Lions scheduled to meet with Beckham (2-21-14):http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/detroit_lions_interviewing_rec.html
Workout warriors: Who will emerge in Indy? (Beckham is picked as one) (2-20-14):http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap2000000327378/article/anthony-barr-justin-gilbert-among-five-potential-combine-stars
Nurtured to be a star, LSU's Beckham set to make childhood boast reality (2-19-14):http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/jason-la-canfora/24448258/nurtured-to-be-a-star-lsus-beckham-set-to-make-childhood-boast-reality
Breaking Down Beckham Jr (2-19-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-videos/0ap2000000326522/Breaking-down-Odell-Beckham
10 players to watch at the 2014 NFL Combine (Benjamin picked as one) (2-17-14):http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/10-players-to-watch-at-the-2014-NFL-Combine.html
LSU wide receiver Odell Beckham calls Paul Hornung Award 'a huge honor' (1-28-14): http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20140128/SPORTS/301280115/LSU-wide-receiver-Odell-Beckham-calls-Paul-Hornung-Award-huge-honor-
Sorting out the WR draft class (He's a fantastic athlete. You're talking about a guy who is really explosive; can throw the ball very well with either hand; has excellent return skills and some of the best hands in the Draft.) (1-24-14): http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/writer/bruce-feldman/24419062/mailbag-sorting-out-the-wr-class-in-the-nfl-draft
LSU losing Beckham, Landry to draft (1-5-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24399635/nfl-draft-lsu-losing-odell-beckham-jarvis-landy-to-nfl
Beckham's amazing one handed catch in the Outback Bowl (1-1-14): http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/01/odell-beckham-jr-one-handed-catch-outback-bowl_n_4528651.html
LSU's Top 5 plays of 2013 - No. 3 - Beckham goes coast to coast on a missed FG return (12-25-13): http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2013/12/lsus_top_5_plays_from_2013_no.html
A look at the WR prospects in the draft (An explosive playmaker, Beckham Jr. has developed as he's gone along. He started out as a kick returner, eventually earned more reps as receiver) (12-26-13): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000304382/article/sammy-watkins-marqise-lee-lead-top-wr-prospects
NFP Prospect Focus - LSU offense (Beckham is one of the players discussed) (12-4-13): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-Prospect-Focus-LSU-offense-underclassmen.html
Beckham and Landry - LSU's dynamic duo (11-13-13): http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2013/11/odell-beckham-and-jarvis-landry-lsus-dynamic-duo/
For Beckham, success runs in the family (9-24-13): http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2013/09/for_odell_beckham_jr_success_r.html
Scouting Report:
LSU Profile Page: http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=205087798
NFL.com profile page: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/odell-beckham?id=2543496
CBS Scouting Report: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2028300/odell-beckham-jr
Prospect Profile - Odell Beckham Jr.: http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/68244016/lsus-odell-beckham-confirms-first-round-slot-at-the-nfl-combine
NFP Scouting Reports:http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=30
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=119421&draftyear=2015&genpos=WR
Rant Sports: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/11/04/2014-nfl-draft-scouting-report-lsu-wr-odell-beckham-jr/
Detroit Lions Draft: http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2014/03/odell-beckham-jr-scouting-report/
Kadron Boone:
Articles:
Michigan State CB Darqueze Dennard's private workout with Detroit Lions; this also has an updated list of scheduled visits (Boone is scheduled to visit the Lions) (4-11-14): http://www.freep.com/article/20140412/SPORTS01/304120057/nfl-draft-darqueze-dennard-michigan-state-spartans
LSU Pro Day Report (Boone is unlikely to be drafted. He wasn't highly productive catching passes at LSU -- but both helped themselves. Boone displayed good acceleration and speed and flashed the hands to pluck the ball away from his body. Despite catching nearly every ball thrown his way, he did let some passes get into his chest and fought the ball a little before securing it.) (4-10-14): http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/71534666/lsu-tigers-2014-nfl-draft-pro-day-zach-mettenberger-odell-beckham-jarvis-landry
Boone remained patient and made the most of his opportunities (10-1-13): http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2013/10/kadron_boone_remained_patient.html
Boone comes up big in the first half against Georgia (9-28-13): http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2013/09/lsus_seldom-used_wide_receiver.html
Boone knows he can chime in plenty this season (8-29-13): http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2013/08/lsus_kadron_boone_knows_he_can.html
Scouting Report:
LSU Profile Page: http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=204879974
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=105479&draftyear=2014&genpos=WR
CBS: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1737152/kadron-boone
Martavis Bryant:
Articles:
2014 NFL Draft: WR outlook (Bryant and Robinson are in tier 3) (4-14-14): http://www.kffl.com/a.php/135424/nfl-draft/2014-NFL-Draft--WR-outlook
Underrated Wide Receivers (Bryant is one of the WRs) (4-3-14) (Sleepers/Gems): http://blogs.ourlads.com/2014/04/01/underrated-wide-receivers-sleepersgems/
Lions host interesting WR prospect Martavis Bryant (4-3-14): http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-host-interesting-WR-prospect-Martavis-Bryant/f288a7a9-ff87-4fb0-ab6f-8fb4e0f3c53b
Lions bring in Martavis Bryant for a pre-draft visit (4-3-14): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/detroit_lions_bring_in_other_c.html
McShay compares Bryant to WR Justin Hunter (3-31-14): http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=CFB&id=131778&line=30837&spln=1
2014 Combine Workout: Martavis Bryant (3-14-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000334120/2014-Combine-workout-Martavis-Bryant
All 32 teams went to Clemson's Pro Day (3-8-14): http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/08/sammy-watkins-co-attract-all-32-teams-to-clemson-pro-day/
Bryant eager to make a name for himself (3-6-14): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/clemson-wr-bryant-eager-to-make-a-name-for-himself-030614
Watkins helps Clemson teammates put on a show (Bryant had an adventurous day. He had 1 drop, 1 diving catch and he ran into a chair) (3-6-14): http://msn.foxsports.com/south/story/watkins-defers-to-draft-worthy-teammates-at-clemson-pro-day-030614
Overlooked Combine Stars (Bryant is picked as one) (2-27-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329518/article/andre-williams-jordan-matthews-lead-overlooked-combine-stars
NFL Combine Risers and Fallers (Bryant is picked as a riser. Displayed an impressive size-speed-athleticism combo by measuring in at just under 6 feet 4 inches while clocking a 4.42 in the 40 and a 39-inch vertical.) (2-26-14): http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/02/26/winners-and-losers-from-nfl-combine/LydVBe3wtW0AtAEA38pogP/story.html
Bryant, Watkins give Clemson dangerous duo (Bryant didn't live up to hype in his first two seasons. He lacked consistency and focus) (11-8-13): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000284022/article/martavis-bryant-sammy-watkins-give-clemson-dangerous-duo
Bryant gets playing time reduced as discipline for throat slashing gesture (9-24-13): http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/eye-on-college-football/23824519/clemson-wr-martavis-bryant-to-face-discipline-for-throat-slash
Bryant suspended for failing to reach academic requirements (12-12-14): http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/story/2012-12-12/clemson-martavis-bryant-suspended-receiver-lsu-chick-fil-a-bowl
Scouting Reports:
Clemson Profile Page: http://www.clemsontigers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=205529420
NFL: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/martavis-bryant?id=2543572
CBS: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1737158/martavis-bryant
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=105770&draftyear=2014&genpos=WR
Brandin Cooks:
Articles:
Pro-day takeaways on top offensive risers and sliders (Cooks boosted his stock on home turf with a top notch workout) (4-17-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000342009/article/what-we-learned-about-offensive-prospects-at-proday-workouts
NFL draft prospect Brandin Cooks brings mom to tears after giving her a Mercedes SUV (4-16-14): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-prospect-brandin-cooks-brings-mom-to-tears-after-giving-her-mercedes-suv--video-203633742.html
2014 NFL Draft: WR outlook (Beckham, Evans, Cooks, Lee, Adams and Benjamin are in tier 2) (4-14-14): http://www.kffl.com/a.php/135424/nfl-draft/2014-NFL-Draft--WR-outlook
Ranking the best WRs in NFL draft (Cooks is #6) (4-11-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/11/2014-nfl-draft-position-rankings-wide-receivers/
Draft top 5: Wide Receivers (Cooks is #5) (4-11-14): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Draft-top-5-Wide-Receivers.html
The SI 64, Nos. 34-30: Brandin Cooks is ranked 32) (4-11-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/11/2014-nfl-draft-top-64-timmy-jernigan/
Davis: Cooks leads list of shorter WR prospects (Cooks, Stewart, Saunders, Herron and Campanaro) (4-11-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000340518/article/brandin-cooks-leads-list-of-2014-nfl-drafts-top-shorter-wrs
NFL draft: Q&A with Oregon State receiver Brandin Cooks: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft--q-a-with-oregon-state-receiver-brandin-cooks-162934407.html
WR Brandin Cooks says he can 'do it better' than DeSean Jackson (4-3-14): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/laces-out/brandin-cooks-says-he-can-do-it-better-than-desean-jackson-040314
Eckel: Three men love NFL draft for wide receivers, so-so for tight ends (This article has quotes from scouts on Cooks. One scout thinks he'll go higher than he should because he's fast. The other thinks people are torn on him) (3-30-14): http://www.nj.com/times-sports/index.ssf/2014/03/eckel_three_men_love_nfl_draft.html
Small Receivers, Big Impact (he comes down with a lot of contested passes and tight-window throws. His ability to react quickly and adjust his body into good receiving position allows him to haul in both off-target passes and throws into tight spots.) (3-29-13): http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/small-receivers-big-impact/
Brandin Cooks and Darqueze Dennard podcast (3-26-14): http://www.nfl.com/podcast/nfl-draft-tracker-podcast/1395865025000/detail
In the Green Room with Oregon State WR Brandin Cooks (3-21-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000336039/article/in-the-green-room-with-oregon-state-wr-brandin-cooks
Brandt on Oregon State's Cooks: 'Reminds me of Wes Welker, only faster' (3-14-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000334192/article/brandt-brandin-cooks-reminds-me-of-wes-welker-only-faster
Jets OC, Seahawks WR coach at Oregon State to see Cooks (3-14-14): http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/14/jets-oc-seahawks-wr-coach-at-oregon-state-to-see-cooks/
Video - NFL Combine Workout: Brandon Cooks (3-14-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000334156/2014-Combine-workout-Brandin-Cooks
Video - NFL Comparisons: Brandin Cooks (3-1-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap2000000329728/NFL-Comparisons-Brandin-Cooks
Who made/who lost money at the NFL Combine? (Cooks is one of the players whose stock went up) (2-27-14): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/brandin-cooks-among-players-who-made-money-at-the-combine-022714
Kind of a big deal: Undersized combine stars (Cooks is one of the players discussed) (2-26-14): http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap2000000329357/article/aaron-donald-brandin-cooks-among-undersized-combine-stars
It's time: Who won the day and failed away at the Combine? (Cooks is picked as a winner) (2-25-14):http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/photos/it-s-time-who-won-the-day-and-failed-away-at-the-combine-022514#img_6
Norris: NFL Combine Review (Cooks' performance is discussed) (2-25-14):http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/46331/351/norris-nfl-combine-review
NFL draft: Scouting combine winners and losers (Cooks is picked as a winner) (2-25-14): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-scouting-combine-winners-losers-210705363--nfl.html
2014 NFL combine: Value of QBs in question as OTs are climbing (Kirwans says Cooks helped himself in the Combine) (2-24-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/24455753/nfl-combine-value-of-qbs-in-question-as-ots-are-climbing
Wide Receivers Mike Evans and Brandin Cooks (2-24-14): http://blogs.ourlads.com/2014/02/23/wide-receivers-mike-evans-brandin-cooks/
NFL Scouting Combine Weekend Winners (Cooks is picked as a winner. His measurables were great (4.33 40, WR-best 3.81 short shuttle) were great, as was his college production, winning the Biletnikoff award during his finals season. So if Cooks continues to impress in workouts, he could continue to move up draft boards.) (2-24-14): http://blog.masslive.com/patriots/2014/02/nfl_scouting_combine_2014_week.html
$.05 From The Scouting Combine (Cooks is in the next group of WRs and could drop more than anticipated because of a glut of talent) (2-24-14): http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2413/20140224/$05_from_the_scouting_combine/
Walterfootball 2014 Combine WR Field Drills Recap (Cooks helped himself at the Combine. He was fast in the 40 with a 4.33 He did have a drop in the gauntlet, but showed some nice hands) (2-23-14): http://walterfootball.com/combine2014workoutWR.php
Notes from Indianapolis: Part II (He says Cooks won the gold medal for overall workout) (2-23-14): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Notes-from-Indianapolis-Part-II.html
Sunday's winners and losers (Cooks is picked as a winner) (2-23-14):http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap2000000328540/article/blake-bortles-mike-evans-headline-sundays-combine-winners
Clayton's Day 4 Combine Observations (He thinks Cooks was exceptional) (2-23-14): http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2014/story/_/id/10508242/2014-nfl-combine-receivers-impress-qbs-lack-depth
NFL Combine 2014: UCF's Blake Bortles, LSU's Odell Beckham shine in Sunday's workouts (Cooks sizzled in his workout) (2-23-14):http://mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/02/nfl_combine_bortles_beckham_sh.html
Video - Brandin Cooks blistering 4.33 40 yd dash (2-23-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000328243/Cooks-blistering-4-33-40-yard-dash
Sunday's Standouts: Blake Bortles puts on a complete show (Cooks was picked as a standout) (2-23-14):http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/sunday-s-standouts-blake-bortles-puts-on-a-complete-show-022314
Mayock reacts to top performances (He thinks Cooks will be a late first rounder or high second rounder. He has fantastic hands) (2-23-14): http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap2000000328516/article/mayock-takeaways-manziel-bortles-draw-mixed-reviews
5 takeaways from the Combine (Cook's impressive workout on Sunday could push him into the first round) (2-23-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24454779/nfl-combine-five-takeaways-from-sunday
Beckham Jr. leads the charge in Sunday's first combine drills (Cooks is discussed in this article) (2-23-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/02/23/odell-beckham-lsu-nfl-combine-wide-receivers/
Cooks is the fastest WR in the combine (2-23-14): http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/23/brandin-cooks-is-the-fastest-wideout-at-the-combine/
Evans, Cooks seem likely to be first rounders (2-23-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000328225/article/brandin-cooks-mike-evans-seem-to-be-likely-1strounders
2014 NFL combine: Cooks, Beckham, Bryant among sub-4.35 WRs (2-23-14):http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24454291/nfl-combine-cooks-beckham-bryant-among-sub-435-wrs
2014 NFL combine results: Bench Press (Wide Receivers - Cooks finished with 16) (2-22-14):http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24453206/nfl-combine-results-bench-press-wide-receivers
Lions scheduled to meet with Cooks (2-21-14):http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/detroit_lions_interviewing_rec.html
Video - Brandin Cooks: I'm a playmaker, I'm able to create plays from nothing (2-20-14):http://www.usatoday.com/videos/sports/nfl/2014/02/21/5704171/
Who will be the fastest at the combine? (2-19-14) (Cooks is picked as one of the players):http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap2000000326565/article/justin-gilbert-dri-archer-head-race-to-be-combines-fastest-man
NFL Prospect Focus: Brandin Cooks and Scott Crichton (2-14-14): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-Prospect-Focus-Brandin-Cooks-and-Scott-Crichton.html
NFL Combine Preview - Brandin Cooks (2-12-14): http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2014/02/nfl_combine_preview_getting_to_know_potential_jets_draft_pick_brandin_cooks.html
Cooks declares for the draft (1-2-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000308262/article/oregon-state-wr-brandin-cooks-declares-for-2014-nfl-draft
Driven by father's death and family struggles, Cooks reaches for more (12-20-13): http://www.oregonlive.com/beavers/index.ssf/2013/12/hawaii_bowl_driven_by_fathers.html
Cooks compared to Steve Smith by ESPN scout (11-21-13): http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/cfb/28335/brandin-cooks-draws-a-steve-smith-comparison
Scout's take - Cooks is stealing Marqise Lee's thunder (11-19-13): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000284698/article/scouts-take-brandin-cooks-stealing-marqise-lees-thunder
David Shaw sums up Cooks' play in one word - Wow (10-22-13): http://www.oregonlive.com/beavers/index.ssf/2013/10/david_shaw_sums_up_brandin_coo.html
Scouting Reports:
OSU Profile Page: http://www.osubeavers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30800&ATCLID=207912423
NFL.com Scouting Report: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/brandin-cooks?id=2543498
CBS Scouting Report: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1880880/brandin-cooks
Rant Sports: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/12/27/2014-nfl-draft-scouting-report-oregon-state-wr-brandin-cooks/
Detroit Lions 2014 NFL draft prospect: Oregon State wide receiver Brandin Cooks: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/detroit_lions_2014_nfl_draft_p_7.html
- Mike Davis:
Articles:
2014 NFL Draft: WR outlook (Davis and Ellington are in tier 6) (4-14-14): http://www.kffl.com/a.php/135424/nfl-draft/2014-NFL-Draft--WR-outlook/pg2
Mike Davis, Jackson Jeffcoat work for 32 teams at Texas pro day (3-27-14): http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/27/mike-davis-jackson-jeffcoat-work-out-for-32-teams-at-texas-pro-day/
Texas pro day: Recapping the results (He ran a solid 4.48. He's likely to be a mid round pick) (3-27-14): http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/colleges/post/_/id/4688033/texas-pro-day-recapping-the-results
What we learned from Wednesday's pro days (Davis' pro day is discussed) (3-26-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000337298/article/2014-nfl-draft-what-we-learned-from-wednesdays-pro-days
2014 Pro Days: Indiana's Latimer, Texas' Davis show off health, speed (3-26-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24501919/pro-days-indianas-latimer-texas-davis-show-off-health-speed
WR Mike Davis to visit the Lions (3-26-14): https://twitter.com/BDavisAAS/status/448934200071057408
Five questions on prospects the NFL Scouting Combine didn't answer (One of the questions is Mike Davis' speed. He didn't participate in the 40 yd dash or anything else involving the legs. He did have 10 reps in the bench press) (2-27-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329592/article/johnny-manziels-arm-among-unanswered-combine-questions
Davis following Goodwin's footsteps (2-23-14): http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2014/02/23/wr-davis-following-goodwins-footsteps/
Video - Mike Davis at the Combine (2-23-14): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLcqOKg6JHo
Davis not taking part in combine drills because of a minor foot injury (2-22-14): https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/437375416261541888
2014 NFL combine results: Bench Press (Wide Receivers - Davis finished with 10) (2-22-14):http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24453206/nfl-combine-results-bench-press-wide-receivers;
Davis hopes draft day is magical (2-18-14): http://www.dailytexanonline.com/sports/2014/02/18/wide-receiver-mike-davis-hopes-draft-day-is-magical
Draft's 10 most controversial prospects (Davis is picked as one of the prospects. One of the reasons is because he does not exhibit urgency in his play or leadership traits in the locker room) (2-17-14):http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000326191/article/johnny-manziel-leads-most-controversial-prospects-in-14-nfl-draft
NFL Combine Preview - Mike Evans (2-13-14): http://www.nj.com/super-bowl/index.ssf/2014/02/nfl_combine_preview_getting_to_know_potential_jets_draft_pick_mike_evans.html
A look at 5 draft prospects (Davis is discussed) (2-8-14): http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20140208-what-is-cowboys-tiebreaker-position-in-upcoming-nfl-draft.ece
Draftcountdown's Wednesday Report (Davis had a sold week and will probably be a day 3 pick) (1-23-14): http://www.draftcountdown.com/features/SeniorBowl/reports/Practices/South-Wednesday.php
Mike Davis shines for South (He flashed some nice things. His routes looked smooth, and against the press, he showed some quickness to release off the jam. Davis caught the ball well, didn't look like he was fighting it or double catching any of the balls thrown his way.)(1-22-14): http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/article-BryanBroaddusBlog/Scouts-Eye-Mike-Davis-Billy-Turner-Shine-For-South/4cca79df-08df-44ef-ab4f-0a67c09edba3
Rotoworld's Wednesday Report (He caught the ball much cleaner and was much more crips in and out of his routes today.) (1-21-14): http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/46076/351/senior-bowl-notes-wednesday?pg=2
Hoge's Day 2 Senior Notebook (Davis made some big catches, but needs to show the ability to attack the ball at it's highest point. He dropped a long TD) (1-22-14)
Optimum Scouting Tuesday Notes (He had a bit of a streaky practice, burning cornerback Chris Davis on a double move sluggo pattern and then dropping a simple out pattern. Focus drops have been an issue in Mobile for Davis, but his natural athleticism and movement skills allow for clean, consistent releases.) (1-21-14): http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-senior-bowl-tuesday-south-practice-notes.html
Walterfootball Tuesday South Report (Davis had a pretty played when he burned Chris Davis) (1-21-14): http://walterfootball.com/seniorbowl2014practice4.php
SN Practice Report (He had a streaky practice on Tuesday (1-21-14): http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-01-21/2014-senior-bowl-nfl-draft-scouting-report-derek-carr-dee-ford-daniel-mccullers-will-sutton-south-practice-roster
Texas senior Mike Davis has no regrets about staying for senior season (12-28-13):http://collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com/2013/12/texas-senior-mike-davis-has-no-regrets-about-staying-for-senior-season.html/
WATCH: Texas WR Mike Davis' late low block in win over Iowa State (10-4-13):http://www.cbssports.com/ncaaf/eye-on-college-football/24000519/watch-texas-wr-mike-davis-late-low-block-in-win-over-iowa-state
Texas WR Mike Davis questionable with ankle injury (9-17-13):http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000246393/article/texas-wr-mike-davis-questionable-with-ankle-injury
Scouting Reports:
Texas Longhorn Profile Page: http://texassports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4360
NFL.com: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/mike-davis?id=2543757
CBS Scouting Report: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1695840/mike-davis
NFL Draft scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=106716&draftyear=2014&genpos=WR
Ourlads scouting report: http://www.ourlads.com/ncaa-football-depth-charts/player/mike-davis/96328
Walter Football Scouting Report: http://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2014choffman.php
Walterfootball's WR rankings: http://walterfootball.com/draft2014WR.php
- Mike Evans:
Articles:
2014 NFL Draft: WR outlook (Beckham, Evans, Cooks, Lee, Adams and Benjamin are in tier 2) (4-14-14): http://www.kffl.com/a.php/135424/nfl-draft/2014-NFL-Draft--WR-outlook
Ranking the best WRs in NFL draft (Evans is #1. He's tied with Watkins.) (4-11-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/11/2014-nfl-draft-position-rankings-wide-receivers/
Draft top 5: Wide Receivers (Evans is #2) (4-11-14): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Draft-top-5-Wide-Receivers.html
Debate: Which WR in 2014 draft will have biggest impact in NFL? (Watkins, Evans and Beckham are discussed) (4-8-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000340032/article/debate-which-wr-in-2014-draft-will-have-biggest-impact-in-nfl
Mayock: Manziel, Evans and Matthews will be gone by picks 10-12 (4-7-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000339751/article/mayock-manziel-evans-matthews-wont-last-beyond-picks-1012
Five prospects who will shape draft-day trade market (Evans' superior size and ball skills could make him a more desirable commodity on draft day than Sammy Watkins) (4-4-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000339514/article/five-prospects-worth-trading-up-for-in-2014-nfl-draft
2014 NFL Draft: Mike Evans' stock rises with Williams trade (4-4-13): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24513532/nfl-draft-mike-evans-stock-rises-with-williams-trade
Video - Scout vs. Scout: Kelvin Benjamin or Mike Evans? (4-3-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/scout-vs-scout/0ap2000000339243/Scout-vs-Scout-Kelvin-Benjamin-or-Mike-Evans
Eckel: Three men love NFL draft for wide receivers, so-so for tight ends (This article has quotes from scouts on Evans. He's big and strong and has good hands. He good cause matchup problems) (3-30-14): http://www.nj.com/times-sports/index.ssf/2014/03/eckel_three_men_love_nfl_draft.html
Pro days notebook (Evans ran good routes, caught the ball very well, and showed a burst going after the deep ball.) (3-30-14): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Pro-days-notebook-8642.html
NFC scout: Mike Evans made Manziel (3-30-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000338091/article/scout-mike-evans-made-johnny-manziel-not-other-way-around
ICYMI: 10 things we learned about draft's top prospects this week (Evans was impressive at the pro day. He might have solidified his status in the top 10) (3-28-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000337790/article/icymi-what-we-learned-about-draft-prospects-this-week
Texas Two-step (Lande was impressed by Evans, but not wowed. He thinks Evans will drafted between 10-25) (3-28-14): http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/70285872/johnny-manziel-mike-evans-texas-am-pro-day
2014 NFL Draft: Week four Pro Day takeaways (He thinks it's possible that Evans will be the 1st WR drafted. Evans showed strong, crisp routes with sharp footwork to plant-and-go with some natural explosion out of his breaks. He also caught everything thrown his way with his large catching radius to snare throws all around him.) (3-28-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24504996/nfl-draft-week-four-pro-day-takeaways
Jeremiah: Evans will be most productive in Year 1 among rookie WRs (3-27-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000337375/article/jeremiah-mike-evans-will-be-better-rookie-than-sammy-watkins
Brandt: 'Mike Evans has the best hands I've seen since Calvin Johnson' (3-27-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000337507/article/brandt-mike-evans-has-best-hands-since-calvin-johnson
Video - Evans' 60 yd catch at pro day (3-27-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap2000000337458/Manziel-ends-pro-day-with-a-bang
Mike Evans impresses on pro day (3-27-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000337554/article/mike-evans-impresses-on-pro-day
Johnny Manziel, Mike Evans both put on a show (3-27-14): http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/27/johnny-manziel-mike-evans-both-put-on-a-show/
Jeremiah: Evans will be most productive in Year 1 among rookie WRs (3-26-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000337375/article/jeremiah-mike-evans-will-be-better-rookie-than-sammy-watkins
Lions head to TAMU for Mike Evans, not Johnny Manziel (3-26-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000337282/article/lions-head-to-tamu-for-mike-evans-not-johnny-manziel
Detroit Lions brass heading directly to Mike Evans' pro day at Texas A and M (3-25-14): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/detroit_lions_brass_heading_di.html
Video - 2014 Combine Workout: Mike Evans (3-14-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000334599/2014-Combine-workout-Mike-Evans
Analyzing 5 draft myths (One of the myths being discussed is that Watkins is far and away the draft's best WR. He says Evans could be a top 10 pick) (3-13-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000333778/article/should-qb-first-tier-be-capped-at-manziel-bridgewater-bortles
On The Clock: Q and A With Former Texas A and M Wr Mike Evans (3-11-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000333030/article/on-the-clock-qa-with-former-texas-am-wr-mike-evans
WR Mike Evans set to visit Eagles, Lions next (3-11-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000333096/article/wr-mike-evans-set-to-visit-eagles-lions-next
2014 NFL Draft prep? Alabama-Texas A and M is 2013 game tape to watch (He discusses Evans) (3-10-14) : http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/24476167/nfl-draft-prep-alabama-texas-am-is-13-game-tape-to-watch
College Football 24/7's Top Draft Prospect Takeaways of the Week (Evans continues to climb) (3-7-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000331686/article/sammy-watkins-khalil-mack-solidify-spots-near-top-of-draft
Mike Evans didn't work out at Texas A and M's Pro Day (3-5-14): http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/05/jake-matthews-worked-out-by-st-louis-rams-coach/
Video - NFL Comparisons: Mike Evans (3-1-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap2000000329735/NFL-Comparisons-Mike-Evans
Video - Evans stands out at NFL combine (2-26-14):http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/video/nfl/20140225/nfl-boomer-combine-mike-evans.sportsillustrated/
Tim and Mike: Impressions of NFL Scouting Combine (They discuss Evans as a potential pick for the Lions) (2-26-14): http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Tim-and-Mike-Impressions-of-NFL-Scouting-Combine/e2d59184-27fd-4b17-86af-b9a5eb0ba149
Detroit Lions’ top 5 best options for NFL draft (Evans is picked as one of the 5 options) (2-26-14): http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140226/detroit-lions-top-5-best-options-for-nfl-draft
TFY's Combine News and Notes from Tuesday (Mike Evans is a possibility for the Giants at 12 if he's available) (2-25-14): http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9489
Wide Receivers Mike Evans and Brandin Cooks (2-24-14): http://blogs.ourlads.com/2014/02/23/wide-receivers-mike-evans-brandin-cooks/
Texas A and M WR Mike Evans shows why he makes sense for Lions with big day at combine (2-24-14): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/texas_ams_mike_evans_solidifie.html
NFL Scouting Combine Weekend Winners and losers (Evans was picked as a winner. He settled some doubts and made scouts fell a whole lot better about his game overall) (2-24-14): http://blog.masslive.com/patriots/2014/02/nfl_scouting_combine_2014_week.html
$.05 From The Scouting Combine (The early buzz is that Watkins, Evans and Beckham could all be gone by 18) (2-24-14): http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2413/20140224/$05_from_the_scouting_combine/
2014 NFL Combine: Harbaugh rumor leads 10 big takeaways (Evans put up mouth watering numbers) (2-24-14): http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-02-24/2014-nfl-combine-jadeveon-clowney-jim-harbaugh-adam-muema-benjamin-mike-evans-dri-archer
Walterfootball 2014 Combine WR Field Drills Recap (Evans solidified himself in the top 20) (2-23-14): http://walterfootball.com/combine2014workoutWR.php
Sunday's winners and losers (Evans is picked as a winner) (2-23-14):http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap2000000328540/article/blake-bortles-mike-evans-headline-sundays-combine-winners
Video - Watkins, Evans among best Combine WRs (2-23-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000328371/Which-receivers-stood-out-at-combine
Video - Evans 40 yd dash (2-23-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000328230/Mike-Evans-40-yard-dash
Evans, Lee don't mind bringing noise on field, but Watkins keeps quiet (2-23-14): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-evans-lee-don-t-mind-bringing-173424671--nfl.html
Manziel and Evans impress in 40 and speed coach smiles (2-23-14): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-evans-lee-don-t-mind-bringing-173424671--nfl.html
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/
Sunday's Standouts: Blake Bortles puts on a complete show (Evans was picked as a standout) (2-23-14):http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/sunday-s-standouts-blake-bortles-puts-on-a-complete-show-022314
Mayock reacts to top performances (He thinks Evans is a top 15 pick, but must become a better route runner) (2-23-14): http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap2000000328516/article/mayock-takeaways-manziel-bortles-draw-mixed-reviews
2014 NFL combine: Texas A and M WR Mike Evans runs blazing 40 (2-23-14):
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24454219/nfl-combine-texas-am-wr-mike-evans-runs-blazing-40
Beckham Jr. leads the charge in Sunday's first combine drills (Evans is discussed in this article) (2-23-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/02/23/odell-beckham-lsu-nfl-combine-wide-receivers/
WR Mike Evans claims he’s top wideout (2-22-14): http://q.usatoday.com/2014/02/22/mike-evans-nfl-combine-nfl-draft-texas-am/
2014 NFL Combine: 10 prospects with the most to gain/lose (Evans is picked as one of the players):http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24448143/nfl-combine-10-prospects-with-the-most-to-gainlose
NFL Combine Preview - Getting to know Evans (2-18-14): http://www.nj.com/super-bowl/index.ssf/2014/02/nfl_combine_preview_getting_to_know_potential_jets_draft_pick_mike_evans.html
Sorting out the WR draft class (He thinks Evans will emerge as the top WR propsect. He was a dominant player in the toughest conference in college football. Evans, though, is still raw as a route runner.) (1-24-14): http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/writer/bruce-feldman/24419062/mailbag-sorting-out-the-wr-class-in-the-nfl-draft
2014 NFL Draft: Mike Evans (No. 10 overall) officially declares for draft (1-2-14):http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24395737/nfl-draft-mike-evans-officially-declares-for-2014-draft
Scouting The Draft: Mike Evans, WR, Texas A&M - Gang Green Nation (1-2-14):http://www.ganggreennation.com/2014/1/2/5264772/scouting-the-draft-mike-evans-wr-texas-a-m
A look at the WR prospects in the draft (Evans' ability to go up and get the ball really stands out. He's tough to beat on a jump ball.) (12-26-13): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000304382/article/sammy-watkins-marqise-lee-lead-top-wr-prospects
NFL scout: Texas A&M's Mike Evans would be a better tight end in the NFL (10-4-13):http://collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com/2013/10/nfl-scout-texas-ams-mike-evans-would-be-a-better-tight-end-in-the-nfl.html/
Film room: Breaking down Texas A&M WR Mike Evans - NFL.com (9-20-13):http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000247405/article/film-room-breaking-down-texas-am-wr-mike-evans
Scouting Reports:
NFL.com Profile: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/mike-evans?id=2543468
NFP Scouting Report:http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=18
CBS Scouting Report: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1824909/mike-evans
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=92908&draftyear=2016&genpos=WR
Rantsports Scouting Report: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/10/22/2014-nfl-draft-scouting-report-texas-am-wr-mike-evans/
NFL Draft Geek: http://nfldraftgeek.com/mikeevans_scoutingreport.html
Detroit Lions Draft: http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2014/02/2650/
- Cody Hoffman:
Articles:
Underrated Wide Receivers (Hoffman is one of the WRs) (4-3-14) (Sleepers/Gems): http://blogs.ourlads.com/2014/04/01/underrated-wide-receivers-sleepersgems/
Video - 2014 Combine Workout: Cody Hoffman (3-14-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000334630/2014-Combine-workout-Cody-Hoffman
NFL Combine stock check: Sunday's losers (Hoffman is picked as a loser. He looked sluggish and non-athletic compared to the other WRs) (2-24-14): http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2014/02/nfl_combine_stock_check_sundays_losers.html
How much did Hoffman's combine performance hurt his draft stock? (He ran a 4.65 in the 40 yd dash and 6.89 in the three cone drill. His vertical and broad jumps are what hurt him.) (2-24-14): http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865597247/Commentary-How-much-did-Hoffmans-combine-performance-hurt-his-draft-stock.html
Hoffman's time in the 40-yard dash — 4.65 seconds — was about was experts expected, and his 6.89-second time in the three cone drill tied for 16th overall among the wide receivers
Read more at http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865597247/Commentary-How-much-did-Hoffmans-combine-performance-hurt-his-draft-stock.html?pg=all#w8dqwWkEPUYqTioG.99
Read more at http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865597247/Commentary-How-much-did-Hoffmans-combine-performance-hurt-his-draft-stock.html?pg=all#w8dqwWkEPUYqTioG.99
Hoffman's time in the 40-yard dash — 4.65 seconds — was about was experts expected, and his 6.89-second time in the three cone drill tied for 16th overall among the wide receivers
Read more at http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865597247/Commentary-How-much-did-Hoffmans-combine-performance-hurt-his-draft-stock.html?pg=all#w8dqwWkEPUYqTioG.99
Read more at http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865597247/Commentary-How-much-did-Hoffmans-combine-performance-hurt-his-draft-stock.html?pg=all#w8dqwWkEPUYqTioG.99
Sunday's NFL combine superlatives (Hoffman had the shortest vertical and broad jumps out of the WRs) (2-23-14): http://q.usatoday.com/2014/02/23/sundays-nfl-combine-superlatives-dri-archer-logan-thomas-brandin-cooks-40-yard-dash/
Utah NFL Prospect Hoffman Combine Observation - Day 2 (2-23-14): http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/sports/57588372-77/hoffman-combine-nfl-receivers.html.csp
2014 NFL combine results: Bench Press (Wide Receivers - Hoffman finished with 13) (2-22-14):http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24453206/nfl-combine-results-bench-press-wide-receivers;
Lions scheduled to meet with Hoffman (2-21-14):http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/detroit_lions_interviewing_rec.html
Prospects with something to prove (Hoffman picked as one) (2-18-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/02/18/2014-nfl-combine-players-with-something-to-prove/
Premium on big WR at Senior Bowl (1-24-14): http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-2/Premium-on-big-WR-at-Senior-Bowl/41ac3685-e9a8-4429-87c3-dc09a011dec8
Hurting their stock (Hoffman was one of eight players that disappointed at Senior Bowl. At the snap of the ball, Hoffman did not show the burst to get separation from defenders. He also displayed stiffness, which greatly hindered his route running.) (1-24-14): http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/67074130
Draftcountdown's Wednesday Report (Hoffman had a sold week and will probably be a day 3 pick) (1-23-14): http://www.draftcountdown.com/features/SeniorBowl/reports/Practices/South-Wednesday.php
TFY's Senior Bowl Report (Hoffman caught the ball well and ran good routes. He performed beyond expectations) (1-23-14): http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9301
Thursday Senior Bowl Practice (Hoffman had a great practice and made some nice catches in traffic. He doesn't run fast and may have trouble getting open in the NFL) (1-23-14): http://www.nepatriotsdraft.com/2014/01/2014-senior-bowl-day-four-south-practice-notes.html
Pauline's Senior Bowl Wrap-Up: Day 3 ( All week long Hoffman has shown consistent hands, catching everything thrown in his direction. He's not a field-stretcher, but is a reliable underneath target who will get consideration as a third receiver for any NFL team.) (1-22-14):http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Paulines-Senior-Bowl-Wrap-Up-Day-3/4fea0430-0687-4cfa-b13c-7b369aeafbb5
Walterfootball's Tuesday Practice Report (Hoffman had a nice practice) (1-21-14): http://walterfootball.com/seniorbowl2014practice4.php
Hoffman was a disappointment in Monday's senior bowl practices (1-20-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000315981/article/virginia-techs-logan-thomas-has-big-day-at-senior-bowl-drills
Hoffman suspended for 1 game (9-27-13): http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/cougars/56930560-88/hoffman-football-game-byu.html.csp
Scouting Report:
BYU profile page: http://byucougars.com/athlete/m-football/cody-hoffman
NFL.com: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/cody-hoffman?id=2543700
CBS: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1691515/cody-hoffman
NFL Draftscout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=93857&draftyear=2014&genpos=WR
Walterfootball Scouting Report: http://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2014choffman.php
NFL Mocks Scouting Report: http://nflmocks.com/2014/01/03/cody-hoffman-2014-nfl-draft-scouting-report/
- Jeff Janis:
Articles:
2014 NFL Draft: WR outlook (Moncrief, Landry, Abbrederis, Matthews, Janis and Archer are in tier 4) (4-14-14): http://www.kffl.com/a.php/135424/nfl-draft/2014-NFL-Draft--WR-outlook/pg2
Small-school ballers (Janis is #11) (3-19-14): http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-02-26/nfl-draft-2014-top-small-school-draft-sleepers-garoppolo-desir-reid
Video - 2014 Combine Workout: Jeff Janis (3-14-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000334670/2014-Combine-workout-Jeff-Janis
2014 NFL Draft: Small school, big dreams (Janis is ranked 21) (3-14-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24483087/nfl-draft-small-school-big-dreams
What we learned: 25 post-combine takeaways (Janis won't make a rookie splash, but as a developmental prospect, he has high upside) (2-26-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329324/article/25-things-we-learned-from-the-nfl-scouting-combine
2014 Combine - Top 5 Offensive Winners and Losers from skill positions (Janis was picked as a winner. Janis is one of only two receivers to weigh 215 pounds or more to also record a 40-yard dash below 4.45 seconds, at 219 pounds with a 4.42 run. The small-school receiver also recorded an impressive vertical leap (37.5”), broad jump (10’3”), 3-cone (6.64 seconds) and short shuttle (3.98 seconds).) (2-26-13): http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-nfl-combine-5-offensive-winners-and-losers-from-the-skill-positions.html
NFL Scouting Combine Weekend Winners and losers (Janis is discussed. He's not a Day 1 pick yet by any means, but he's going to get a closer look by other teams, including the Patriots. He fits the profile of the outside receiver they're looking for.) (2-24-14): http://blog.masslive.com/patriots/2014/02/nfl_scouting_combine_2014_week.html
Video - Janis impresses in 40 yd dash (2-23-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000328322/Jeff-Janis-impresses-in-40-yard-dash
SVSU's Jeff Janis crushes 40-yard dash; Jeremy Gallon, Bennie Fowler also run (2-23-14):http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/svsus_jeff_janis_fifth_among_w.html
5 takeaways from the Combine (Janis proved his athleticism) (2-23-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24454779/nfl-combine-five-takeaways-from-sunday
Sleeper no more? Janis runs a 4.4 in 40 yd dash (2-23-14): http://www.mlive.com/cardinals/index.ssf/2014/02/sleeper_no_more_svsu_jeff_jani.html
2014 NFL combine results: Bench Press (Wide Receivers - Janis finished 3rd with 20) (2-22-14):http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24453206/nfl-combine-results-bench-press-wide-receivers/a>
NFL combine Report: Day 2 (Janis starting to make his move) (2-22-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/02/22/nfl-combine-jeff-janis-aj-mccarron/
Detroit Lions interviewing receivers of all kinds at the NFL combine (2-22-14):http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/detroit_lions_interviewing_rec.html
Small School, Big Stage (Janis is discussed) (2-20-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/02/19/nfl-combine-watch-small-schools-fcs-division-ii/
Falcons coach Mike Smith praises Janis (1-25-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000317713/article/falcons-mike-smith-praises-saginaw-valley-states-jeff-janis
Speedy SVSU receiver Jeff Janis would love to play for hometown Detroit Lions (1-23-14):http://mlive.com/cardinals/index.ssf/2014/01/speedy_svsu_receiver_jeff_jani.html
Senior Bowl Day 3 Notebook (Janis had a poor showing. A majority of the balls that came his way were allowed into his frame. Janis didn’t do anything to dispel the concerns with his ability to win balls in contested situations) (1-22-14): http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2014/01/senior-bowl-day-3-notebook/
Senior Bowl North Practice (Janis doesn’t create a ton of separation and isn’t a consistent catcher with his hands, but he reacts well to contact downfield and competes very well as a blocker.) (1-22-14): http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-01-22/senior-bowl-2014-north-practice-logan-thomas-tajh-boyd-aaron-donald-zach-martin-jack-mewhort
2014 NFL Draft Stock Report (Janis' stock is up) (12-30-14): http://walterfootball.com/draft2014stock_17.php
Scouting Reports:
Saginaw Valley St Profile Page: http://www.svsucardinals.com/sports/fball/2013-14/players/jeffjanis0vda
NFL.com: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/jeff-janis?id=2543750
CBS: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2028397/jeff-janis
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=94124&draftyear=2014&genpos=WR
The Sideline View: http://www.thesidelineview.com/scouting-report/jeff-janis
- Cody Latimer:
Articles:
Pro-day takeaways on top offensive risers and sliders (Latimer finally got to run after recovering from his injury. He ran a 4.44 in the 40 yd dash at his pro day. He showed he can still move quickly down the field) (4-17-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000342009/article/what-we-learned-about-offensive-prospects-at-proday-workouts
2014 NFL Draft: WR outlook (Norwood, Huff, Saunders, Street, Jones, Campanaro, Grant, Coleman and Latimer are in tier 7) (4-14-14): http://www.kffl.com/a.php/135424/nfl-draft/2014-NFL-Draft--WR-outlook/pg2
Ten surprise players who could be called in the first round (Latimer 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
Brooks: 10 rising 2014 NFL Draft sleepers who could surprise in May (Latimer, Attaochu, Brooks and Allen Robinson are among the 10) (4-11-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000340318/article/cody-latimer-tom-savage-among-10-draft-sleepers-to-watch
Report: Latimer's private workout will draw at least 17 NFL teams (4-8-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000340062/article/report-cody-latimers-workout-to-draw-at-least-17-nfl-teams
Indiana WR Cody Latimer has been working with Brandon Marshall during the draft process (4-7-14): http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=CFB&id=132257&line=30982&spln=1
Report: Indiana WR Cody Latimer set to visit Detroit Lions this week (4-7-14): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/report_rising_wr_prospect_cody.html
Indiana WR Latimer climbing into discussion as potential first-rounder (4-7-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000339778/article/indiana-wr-cody-latimer-rising-fast-on-nfl-draft-boards
NFL Prospect Focus: Donte Moncrief and Cody Latimer (4-7-14): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-Prospect-Focus-Donte-Moncrief-and-Cody-Latimer.html
Underrated Wide Receivers (Latimer is one of the WRs) (4-3-14) (Sleepers/Gems): http://blogs.ourlads.com/2014/04/01/underrated-wide-receivers-sleepersgems/
NFL draft: Q and A with Indiana WR Cody Latimer (4-2-14): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft--q-a-with-indiana-wr-cody-latimer-202644222.html
Pro days notebook (On tape, Latimer looks to be a third-to-fourth-round pick. Running as fast as he did, while still not 100 percent, may have pushed him up a little.) (3-30-14): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Pro-days-notebook-8642.html
2014 NFL Draft: Week four Pro Day takeaways (He thinks Latimer is an underrated prospect. He turned scouts head with 40 time and 23 bench press reps. Scouts are loving what he brings to the field although he is still clearly growing and developing) (3-28-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24504996/nfl-draft-week-four-pro-day-takeaways
Lions bringing in WR Cody Latimer for a visit (3-27-14): https://twitter.com/TonyPauline/status/449226398633578496
Latimer to work out again in mid April (3-26-14): http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=CFB&id=132257&line=30722&spln=1
Latimer impresses at pro day (3-26-14): http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2014/03/26/cody-latimer-impresses-shines-at-iu-pro-day/6929299/
Latimer impresses scouts at pro day (3-26-14): http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2014/03/26/ius-cody-latimer-impresses-nfl-scouts-at-pro-day-workout/6929299/
Latimer still healing from foot injury, but runs 4.44 40 at Indiana's pro day (3-26-14): http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/26/cody-latimer-of-indiana-still-healing-but-does-run-4-44-40/
What we learned from Wednesday's pro days (Latimer's pro day is discussed) (3-26-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000337298/article/2014-nfl-draft-what-we-learned-from-wednesdays-pro-days
2014 Pro Days: Indiana's Latimer, Texas' Davis show off health, speed (3-26-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24501919/pro-days-indianas-latimer-texas-davis-show-off-health-speed
Latimer makes his case at the Combine (he couldn't run because of foot surgery): http://www.indystar.com/story/colts-insider/2014/02/23/indiana-university-receiver-cody-latimer-making-case-at-scouting-combine/5756677/
Latimer led WRs in bench presses at the Combine with 23 reps (2-23-14): http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-02-23/2014-nfl-combine-results-wrs-40-yard-dash-40yd-times-scores-bench-press-reps-225-lee-watkins-evans-cooks-benjamin-landry
Video - Latimer Combine Interview (2-22-14): http://www.colts.com/videos/videos/2014-NFL-Combine-Cody-Latimer---Indiana/933e1912-5b50-4d48-8a4c-eb1d61cf54ac
Draft Matchup - Dennard vs Latimer (1-9-14): http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2014/01/draft-matchup-darqueze-dennard-vs-cody-latimer/
Latimer has gone from football neophyte to NFL Prospect (11-12-13): http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2013/11/12/indiana-receiver-cody-latimer-has-gone-from-football-neophyte-to-nfl-prospect/3510221/
Latmier was Big Ten Player of the Week (11-11-13): http://www.espn.go.com/general/blogs/blogpost?blogname=bigten&id=88947&src=desktop
Scouting Reports:
Indiana Profile Page: http://www.iuhoosiers.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/cody_latimer_767901.html
NFL: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/cody-latimer?id=2543590
CBS: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1889883/cody-latimer
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=120127&draftyear=2014&genpos=WR
- Marqise Lee:
Articles:
Wide receiver Marqise Lee describes his game as 'reliable' (4-17-14): http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Wide-receiver-Marqise-Lee-describes-his-game-as-reliable/78e5efee-f3b7-4e69-8272-a268b48d480f
USC's Marqise Lee is latest first-round receiver prospect to visit Detroit Lions (4-17-14): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/uscs_marqise_lee_is_latest_fir.html
The SI 64, Nos. 19-17: Ra’Shede Hageman, Taylor Lewan and Marqise Lee (Lee is ranked 17) (4-16-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/16/2014-nfl-draft-top-64-marqise-lee
2014 NFL Draft: WR outlook (Beckham, Evans, Cooks, Lee, Adams and Benjamin are in tier 2) (4-14-14): http://www.kffl.com/a.php/135424/nfl-draft/2014-NFL-Draft--WR-outlook
Ranking the best WRs in NFL draft (Lee is #3) (4-11-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/11/2014-nfl-draft-position-rankings-wide-receivers/
Draft top 5: Wide Receivers (Lee is #3) (4-11-14): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Draft-top-5-Wide-Receivers.html
Russ Lande's draft surprises (he says WR Lee is a sleeper. A few NFL people told him they would not be surprised if Lee ends up being the best NFL receiver from this years' draft when we look back in five years. ) (4-4-14): http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/70873538/nfl-draft-rumors-kyle-fuller-marquis-lee-kony-ealy-kyle-van-noy
Eckel: Three men love NFL draft for wide receivers, so-so for tight ends (This article has quotes from scouts on Lee. One scout thinks terrible QB play hurt him last year) (3-30-14): http://www.nj.com/times-sports/index.ssf/2014/03/eckel_three_men_love_nfl_draft.html
Lee better than Watkins? (3-20-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329921/article/scouts-take-blog-draft-observations-by-an-exnfl-player-scout
Brooks: USC's Lee right there with Watkins as draft's top receiver (3-19-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000335447/article/brooks-marqise-lee-rivals-sammy-watkins-as-drafts-top-wr
Video - 2014 Combine Workout: Marquise Lee (3-14-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000334719/2014-Combine-workout-Marqise-Lee
Analyzing 5 draft myths (One of the myths being discussed is that Watkins is far and away the draft's best WR. He thinks Lee doesn't get the credit he deserves) (3-13-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000333778/article/should-qb-first-tier-be-capped-at-manziel-bridgewater-bortles
Lions went to USC Pro day (3-12-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000333642/article/uscs-marcus-martin-gets-close-look-from-colts-at-pro-day
2014 Pro Days: USC's Marqise Lee doesn't run, others do but struggle (Lee did look good during some of the other drills in Indianapolis, posting a 38" vertical, a 10-6" broad jump and a 4.01-second short shuttle that ranked among the top eight (among receivers) tested in Indianapolis this year.) (3-12-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24480173/pro-days-uscs-marqise-lee-doesnt-run-others-do-but-struggle
2014 NFL Draft: Usc, Alabama Lead Packed March 12th Pro Days (3-12-14): http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-nfl-draft-usc-alabama-lead-packed-march-12th-pro-days.html
Detroit Lions’ top 5 best options for NFL draft (Lee is picked as one of the 5 options) (2-26-14): http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140226/detroit-lions-top-5-best-options-for-nfl-draft
Video - Lee is ready for the NFL (2-24-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/new-york-jets/0ap2000000328833/Lee-is-ready-for-the-NFL
$.05 From The Scouting Combine (The early buzz is that Watkins, Evans and Beckham could all be gone by 18. Lee could be 5th and could drop farther than anticipated) (2-24-14): http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2413/20140224/$05_from_the_scouting_combine/
Walterfootball 2014 Combine WR Field Drills Recap (Lee had a mixed combine performance. He ran slower than expected, but did a tremendous job in field work) (2-23-14): http://walterfootball.com/combine2014workoutWR.php
Clayton's Day 4 Combine Observations (He thinks Lee might have slipped with his 4.52 40) (2-23-14): http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2014/story/_/id/10508242/2014-nfl-combine-receivers-impress-qbs-lack-depth
Video - Carroll disappointed with Lee's 40 time (2-23-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000328328/Carroll-disappointed-with-Lee-s-40-time
Video - Lee's 40 yd dash (2-23-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000328332/Marqise-Lee-s-40-yard-dash
Video - Lee makes dazzling catches (2-23-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000328360/Lee-makes-dazzling-catches
Evans, Lee don't mind bringing noise on field, but Watkins keeps quiet (2-23-14): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-evans-lee-don-t-mind-bringing-173424671--nfl.html
Lions will meet with Marqise Lee (2-22-14): https://twitter.com/davebirkett/status/437326752457576448
10 players with big questions to answer at combine (Lee is picked as one) (2-18-14):http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap2000000326394/article/brooks-10-players-with-big-questions-to-answer-at-combine
NFL Combine Preview - Marqise Lee (2-10-14): http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2014/02/nfl_combine_preview_getting_to_know_potential_jets_draft_pick_marqise_lee.html
Sorting out the WR draft class (Lee plays bigger than his actual size. He's only around 6-0, 195 and he plays faster too. He's also good in the return game.) (1-24-14): http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/writer/bruce-feldman/24419062/mailbag-sorting-out-the-wr-class-in-the-nfl-draft
2014 NFL Draft: Marqise Lee going pro with eye on first round (1-3-14):http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24397178/nfl-draft-wr-marqise-lee-going-pro-with-an-eye-on-the-first-round
2014 NFL Draft Stock Report (Lee's stock is up) (12-30-14): http://walterfootball.com/draft2014stock_17.php
A look at the WR prospects in the draft (He battled injuries and his numbers dipped this season after he won the Biletnikoff Award as the nation's top receiver in 2012, but he does so many things well. He plays well without the ball, will block downfield and is a phenomenal kick returner.) (12-26-13): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000304382/article/sammy-watkins-marqise-lee-lead-top-wr-prospects
Brooks: USC's Marqise Lee will be best WR in 2014 NFL Draft (12-24-13):http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000304009/article/brooks-uscs-marqise-lee-will-be-best-wr-in-2014-nfl-draft
USC WR Marqise Lee tabbed as top-10 draft pick by NFL scout (12-22-13):http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000302036/article/usc-wr-marqise-lee-tabbed-as-top10-draft-pick-by-nfl-scout
USC's Marqise Lee outshines Derek Carr in Las Vegas Bowl (12-21-13):http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000301468/article/uscs-marqise-lee-outshines-derek-carr-in-las-vegas-bowl
Marqise Lee's stats are down, but he remains a top NFL prospect (12-19-13):http://www.latimes.com/sports/football/nfl/la-sp-1220-marqise-lee-usc-20131220,0,6490299.story#ixzz2o2Er5tyO
Marqise Lee listed as one of PAC 12's biggest disappointments (10-18-13):http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000265056/article/oregon-state-qb-sean-mannion-among-pac12-surprises
USC WR Marqise Lee hopeful knee injury won't keep him out (9-30-13):http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000253643/article/usc-wr-marqise-lee-hopeful-knee-injury-wont-keep-him-out
Marqise Lee has ball security issues (9-2-13):http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000237318/article/khalil-macks-raises-draft-profile-while-jadeveon-clowney-slips
Scouting Reports:
NFL.com Profile: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/marqise-lee?id=2543475
Walterfootball Scouting Report: http://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2014mlee.php
CBS Scouting Report: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1851123/marqise-lee
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=119355&draftyear=2015&genpos=WR
Scouting The Draft: Marqise Lee, Wide Receiver, USC:http://www.ganggreennation.com/2013/12/21/5233138/scouting-the-draft-marqise-lee-wide-receiver-usc
Rantsports: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/10/13/2014-nfl-draft-scouting-report-usc-wr-marqise-lee/
- Jordan Matthews:
Articles:
2014 NFL Draft: WR outlook (Moncrief, Landry, Abbrederis, Matthews, Janis and Archer are in tier 4) (4-14-14): http://www.kffl.com/a.php/135424/nfl-draft/2014-NFL-Draft--WR-outlook/pg2
Ranking the best WRs in NFL draft (Matthews is #9) (4-11-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/11/2014-nfl-draft-position-rankings-wide-receivers/
Si 64, Nos. 49-45: (Jordan Matthews is ranked 48) (4-8-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/08/si-64-nos-49-45-trent-murphy-jordan-matthews-stephon-tuitt-and-more/
Underrated Wide Receivers (Matthews is one of the WRs) (4-3-14) (Sleepers/Gems): http://blogs.ourlads.com/2014/04/01/underrated-wide-receivers-sleepersgems/
Video - First draft Jordan Matthews (3-21-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-path-to-the-draft/0ap2000000336045/First-Draft-Jordan-Matthews
Titans staff, Eagles’ Kelly descend on Vanderbilt’s pro day (Matthews stood on his numbers from the Combine. He had a few drops in his drills, but otherwise had a good workout) (3-21-14): http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/21/titans-staff-eagles-kelly-descend-on-vanderbilts-pro-day/
Video - 2014 Combine Workout: Jordan Matthews (3-14-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000334727/2014-Combine-workout-Jordan-Matthews
Under the radar combine stars (Matthews is one of the players mentioned. He's one of the hardest working prospects out there. He ran a 4.46 and had 21 reps) (2-27-14):http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329518/article/andre-williams-jordan-matthews-lead-overlooked-combine-stars
2014 NFL combine: Value of QBs in question as OTs are climbing (Kirwans says Matthews helped himself in the Combine) (2-24-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/24455753/nfl-combine-value-of-qbs-in-question-as-ots-are-climbing
Walterfootball 2014 Combine WR Field Drills Recap (Matthews helped his cause with his 4.46) (2-23-14): http://walterfootball.com/combine2014workoutWR.php
Vanderbilt's Matthews says he's fast enough for NFL (2-22-14):http://www.tennessean.com/article/20140222/SPORTS/302220025/Vanderbilt-s-Matthews-says-he-s-fast-enough-for-NFL?nclick_check=1
Friday’s NFL combine measurement superlatives (Matthews had the biggest hands out of the WRs) (2-21-14): http://q.usatoday.com/2014/02/21/nfl-combine-measurements-johnny-manziel-mike-evans-logan-thomas/
Scouts take on the Senior Bowl perfomance of certain players (Matthews will need to display better quickness and short-area burst in workouts to convince evaluators that he can develop into a No. 1 option at the next level. He struggled separating from tight coverage at the top of routes.) (1-28-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000318919/article/scouts-take-dee-ford-most-dominant-player-at-senior-bowl
NFL RealGM's Money Makers and Missed Opportunties (If he gets his name called in the top 40 picks now, it’ll be a small miracle. Matthews had issues in going after the football all week.) (1-26-14): http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2405/20140126/senior_bowl_money_makers_and_missed_opportunities/
Matthews has rough edges to fix before NFL draft (1-25-14): http://www.csssports.com/college-football/vanderbilt-wr-jordan-matthews-has-rough-edges-fix-nfl-draft
CBS Senior Bowl Risers/Fallers (Matthews is in the missed opportunity group because of drops and his struggles to gain separation) (1-25-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24420410/senior-bowl-auburns-dee-ford-headlines-list-of-risers-fallers
Sorting out the WR draft class (He's got good size and decent speed, but don't think he has the burst of Lee or Beckham but I love that he makes big catches. He also didn't have an NFL QB throwing to him like the other WRs above him) (1-24-14): http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/writer/bruce-feldman/24419062/mailbag-sorting-out-the-wr-class-in-the-nfl-draft
Senior Bowl Practice Impressions (Matthews had an up and down week. He's a big, thick guy and looks like a pretty good route runner.) (1-23-13): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000317122/article/derek-carr-most-impressive-qb-in-senior-bowl-practices
Draftcountdown's Wednesday Notes (Matthews has been solid, but unspectacular. He didn't have the big week most were expecting.) (1-22-14): http://www.draftcountdown.com/features/SeniorBowl/reports/Practices/South-Wednesday.php
Walterfootball Wednesday Senior Bowl Report (Matthews did well on Wednesday. Matthews showed his ability to work the short to intermediate part of the field) (1-22-14): http://walterfootball.com/seniorbowl2014practice6.php
Matthews could fill Lions need for another playmaker on the outside (1-22-14): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/detroit_lions_jordan_matthews.html?
Video - Meet Jordan Matthews (1-22-14): http://www.stlouisrams.com/media-center/videos/Senior-Bowl-Meet-Jordan-Matthews/c8cbcd61-6078-4221-819c-8436b180553f
Jordan Matthews stands out at Senior Bowl Practice (1-21-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000316414/article/vandys-jordan-matthews-stands-out-at-senior-bowl-practice
Matthews is proving he is the top WR at Senior Bowl (Matthews is the smoothest among those participating in the game. He is fluid out of his break and creates separation. He also demonstrated tremendous body control. He did have a couple drops.) (1-21-14): http://q.usatoday.com/2014/01/21/senior-bowl-nfl-draft-risers-fallers-tuesday/
Optimum Scouting Tuesday Senior Bowl Notes (Matthews is an extremely coachable player, constantly interacting and receiving instructions from the staff here in Mobile, but his lack of burst off the line of scrimmage hurt the timing of routes and allowed defensive backs to stay in the lurch.) (1-21-14): http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-senior-bowl-tuesday-south-practice-notes.html
Matthews studies up on corners (1-20-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000315990/article/vanderbilts-jordan-matthews-studies-up-on-corners
Optimum Scouting Monday Senior Bowl Notes (Displayed the softest hands of the South receivers excluding a couple of drops. He really struggled versus physical coverage and doesn’t seem to have the functional strength to fight through this at the NFL level. ) (1-20-14): http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-senior-bowl-south-monday-practice-notes.html
NFP Prospect focus - Jordan Matthews (1-14-14): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-prospect-focus-Jordan-Matthews.html
Matthews deserving of first round consideration (1-13-14): http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/01/13/wr-jordan-matthews-deserving-of-first-round-consideration-in-2014-nfl-draft/
A look at the WR prospects in the draft (The senior shows great toughness, the ability to work inside and he can beat a defense over the top.) (12-26-13): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000304382/article/sammy-watkins-marqise-lee-lead-top-wr-prospects
Matthews among top WR prospects (11-26-13): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000288431/article/vanderbilt-senior-jordan-matthews-among-top-wr-prospects
Matthews again dominant for Vanderbilt (11-16-13): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000282195/article/wr-jordan-matthews-dominant-again-for-vanderbilt
Matthews hit his head, vomited and stayed in the game (8-30-13): http://deadspin.com/jordan-matthews-hit-his-head-vomited-and-stayed-in-th-1226545337
Scouting Reports:
NFL.com profile page: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/jordan-matthews?id=2543500
CBS Scouting Report: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1785887/jordan-matthews
NFP Scouting Report:http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=56
NFL Draft Scout Profile: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=110183&draftyear=2014&genpos=WR
Walterfootball: http://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2014jordanmatthews.php
- Donte Moncrief:
Articles:
2014 NFL Draft: WR outlook (Moncrief, Landry, Abbrederis, Matthews, Janis and Archer are in tier 4) (4-14-14): http://www.kffl.com/a.php/135424/nfl-draft/2014-NFL-Draft--WR-outlook/pg2
NFL Prospect Focus: Donte Moncrief and Cody Latimer (4-7-14): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-Prospect-Focus-Donte-Moncrief-and-Cody-Latimer.html
Video - 2014 Combine Workout: Donte Moncrief (3-14-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000334732/2014-Combine-workout-Donte-Moncrief
Donte Moncrief: All-star metric (3-6-14): http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/46395/349/donte-moncrief-metric-allstar
Eagles coach on hand to watch Ole Miss pro day (He only did position drills, but scouts said he looked impressive (3-3-14): http://blogs.nfl.com/category/pro-days/
2014 Pro Days: Donte Moncrief highlights Ole Miss workout (3-3-13):http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24466604/pro-days-donte-moncrief-highlights-ole-miss-workout
Under the radar combine stars (Moncrief didn't play nearly as well last season as he did in his 2012 season, but he looked impressive catching the ball at the combine, and I thought he really helped himself.) (2-27-14) : http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329518/article/andre-williams-jordan-matthews-lead-overlooked-combine-stars
Walterfootball 2014 Combine WR Field Drills Recap (Moncrief helped his cause with his 4.40 time) (2-23-14): http://walterfootball.com/combine2014workoutWR.php
2014 NFL combine results: Bench Press (Wide Receivers - Montecrief finished with 13) (2-22-14):http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24453206/nfl-combine-results-bench-press-wide-receivers
Lions scheduled to meet with Moncrief (2-21-14):http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/detroit_lions_interviewing_rec.html
VIDEO: Donte Moncrief At NFL Combine (2-21-14): http://www.olemisssports.com/blog/2014/02/video-donte-moncrief-at-nfl-combine.html
Prospects with something to prove (2-18-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/02/18/2014-nfl-combine-players-with-something-to-prove/
Sammy Watkins should be class of WRs at 2014 combine (2-12-14):http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap2000000325256/article/sammy-watkins-should-be-class-of-wrs-at-2014-combine
Ole Miss WR Donte Moncrief declares for draft (1-5-14):http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000309294/article/ole-miss-wr-donte-moncrief-declares-for-draft
Rebels WR Donte Moncrief caps season with big game (12-30-13):http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000307226/article/rebels-wr-donte-moncrief-caps-season-with-big-game
Ole Miss WR Donte Moncrief slices up Arkansas defense (11-9-13):http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000278646/article/ole-miss-wr-donte-moncrief-slices-up-arkansas-defense
2014 NFL Draft Stock Watch: Manziel Up, Coleman/Moncrief down (10-15-13):http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-nfl-draft-stock-watch-manziel-up-coleman-moncrief-continue-down-in-week-7-weekend-review.html
Ole Miss WR Donte Moncrief torches Tigers in loss (he was recovering from a shoulder sprain )(10-6-13):http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000256707/article/ole-miss-wr-donte-moncrief-torches-tigers-in-loss
Scouting Reports:
Ole Miss Profile Page: http://www.olemisssports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/donte_moncrief_767221.html
NFL: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/donte-moncrief?id=2543614
CBS: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1878014/donte-moncrief
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=119721&draftyear=2015&genpos=WR
Rantsports: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/11/13/2014-nfl-draft-donte-moncrief-scouting-report/
The Sideline View: http://thesidelineview.com/scouting-report/donte-moncrief
NFL Draft Geek: http://www.nfldraftgeek.com/dontemoncrief_scoutingreport.html
- Paul Richardson:
Articles:
2014 NFL Draft: WR outlook (Richardson and Herron are in tier 5) (4-14-14): http://www.kffl.com/a.php/135424/nfl-draft/2014-NFL-Draft--WR-outlook/pg2
Small Receivers, Big Impact (What Richardson can do is run, and his 4.40 Combine speed is evident on the game footage. He glides past defenders giving him a cushion, and can win at the line of scrimmage with a sudden stutter-step release.) (3-29-13): http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/small-receivers-big-impact/
Detroit Lions hit up Colorado pro day to watch Paul Richardson, a blazing WR with an injury history (3-17-14): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/detroit_lions_hit_up_colorado.html
Video - 2014 Combine Workout: Paul Richardson (3-14-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000334766/2014-Combine-workout-Paul-Richardson
Under the radar combine stars (Richardson is one of the players mentioned. He got everyone's attention by running the 40 in 4.4 seconds officially, and he showed off impressive receiver skills by catching the ball really well.) (2-27-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329518/article/andre-williams-jordan-matthews-lead-overlooked-combine-stars
Former CU Buffs star Paul Richardson stays fast, gets bigger for NFL (2-24-14):http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_25220833/former-cu-buffs-star-paul-richardson-stays-fast
Detroit Lions interviewing receivers of all kinds at the NFL combine (2-22-14):http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/detroit_lions_interviewing_rec.html
TFY's Combines News and Notes - Thursday (Richardson is being compared to DeSean Jackson) (2-20-14): http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9424
Who will be the fastest at the combine? (2-19-14) (Richardson is picked as one of the players):http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap2000000326565/article/justin-gilbert-dri-archer-head-race-to-be-combines-fastest-man
NFL Prospect Focus - Paul Richardson and Davante Adams (1-2-14): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-Prospect-Focus-Davante-Adams-and-Paul-Richardson.html
Scouting Reports:
NFL.com: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/paul-richardson?id=2543491
CBS: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1737644/paul-richardson
NFP: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=63
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=111677&draftyear=2015&genpos=WR
DetroitLionsDraft: http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2014/03/paul-richardson-scouting-report/
NFL Draft Geek: http://nfldraftgeek.com/paulrichardson_scoutingreport.html
- Jaylen Saunders:
Articles:
2014 NFL Draft: WR outlook (Norwood, Huff, Saunders, Street, Jones, Campanaro, Grant, Coleman and Latimer are in tier 7) (4-14-14): http://www.kffl.com/a.php/135424/nfl-draft/2014-NFL-Draft--WR-outlook/pg2
Davis: Cooks leads list of shorter WR prospects (Cooks, Stewart, Saunders, Herron and Campanaro) (4-11-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000340518/article/brandin-cooks-leads-list-of-2014-nfl-drafts-top-shorter-wrs
Kiper says Saunders will provide mid-round value (4-1-13): http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=CFB&id=130978&line=30836&spln=1
Small Receivers, Big Impact (he's a full time slot WR) (3-29-13): http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/small-receivers-big-impact/
Video - 2014 Combine Workout: Jalen Saunders (3-14-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000334933/2014-Combine-workout-Jalen-Saunders
Gabe Ikard, Jalen Saunders stand out at Oklahoma’s pro day (Saunders ran the 40-yard dash in 4.47 seconds and then stood on the rest of his numbers from the NFL Scouting Combine Saunders looked very quick and adept at catching punts. He has the look of a return specialist in the NFL.) (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
Saunders ran a 4.44 at the combine (2-23-14): http://newsok.com/ou-football-gabe-ikard-damien-williams-and-jalen-saunders-excel-at-combine/article/3936612
Combine Sunday Musings (Prisco likes small WR Saunders and says he is a natural slot WR) (2-23-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/24455035/nfl-sunday-combine-musings-seattles-simple-ways-on-defense-will-be-tough-to-follow
Top 25 players in the Big Ten - No. 10 Jaylen Saunders (1-29-14): http://espn.go.com/blog/big12/post/_/id/79577/top-25-players-in-the-big-12-no-10
Video - A scout's Eye - QBs and WRs (Jeremiah discusses Saunders at around 2:15) (1-23-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-senior-bowl/0ap2000000316351/A-Scout-s-Eye-QBs-and-WRs
TFY's Senior Bowl Report (He dropped alot of passes on Monday, but did much better on Tuesday and Wednesday) (1-23-14): http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9301
Saunders struggled fielding punts on Tuesday (1-21-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24415146/senior-bowl-10-observations-from-mondays-south-practice
Saunders picked as a weigh-in loser because of his small size (1-20-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24414844/nfl-draft-senior-bowl-weigh-in-winners-and-losers
Despite size, Saunders stood out for Sooners (1-3-14): http://www.sacbee.com/2014/01/03/6045569/hometown-report-despite-size-jalen.html
Sooners special teams MVP - PR Jalen Saunders (1-2-14): http://newsok.com/sooners-special-teams-mvp-pr-jalen-saunders/article/3919976
Saunders soars as a Sooner (12-23-13): http://espn.go.com/blog/big12/post/_/id/77651/jalen-saunders-soars-as-a-sooner
Oklahoma coach says Saunders a viable NFL prospect (12-3-13): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000292289/article/oklahoma-wr-jalen-saunders-a-viable-nfl-prospect-coach-says
Saunders has charges dropped (7-23-12): http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8870106/jalen-saunders-oklahoma-sooners-misdemeanor-marijuana-charge-dropped
Saunders arrested on Pot charge (12-2-12): http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8701872/oklahoma-sooners-jalen-saunders-cortez-johnson-arrested-pot-charge
Scouting Reports:
OU Sooners Profile Page: http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=31000&ATCLID=208409655
NFL.com: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/jalen-saunders?id=2543745
CBS: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1766841/jalen-saunders
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=112049&draftyear=2014&genpos=WR
TSV scouting report: http://www.thesidelineview.com/scouting-report/jalen-saunders
Walterfootball has him as the 35th ranked WR: http://walterfootball.com/draft2014WR.php
- Sammy Watkins:
Articles:
Do they measure up against the pros? (He compares Watkins to AJ Green) (4-19-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000342403/article/casserly-greg-robinsons-draft-grade-higher-than-trent-williams
Sammy Watkins doesn't know Detroit Lions' plan, still confident offense would be 'dominant' (4-16-14): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/sammy_watkins_doesnt_know_detr.html
WR Watkins breaking the mold (4-15-14): http://mmqb.si.com/2014/04/15/sammy-watkins-clemson-nfl-draft/
2014 NFL Draft: WR outlook (Wakins is in tier 1 by himself) (4-14-14): http://www.kffl.com/a.php/135424/nfl-draft/2014-NFL-Draft--WR-outlook
Pros outweigh the cons in Lions' pursuit of Sammy Watkins (4-12-14): http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140412/SPORTS0101/304120032/Pros-outweigh-cons-Lions-pursuit-Sammy-Watkins
Ranking the best WRs in NFL draft (Watkins is #1. He is tied with Evans) (4-11-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/11/2014-nfl-draft-position-rankings-wide-receivers/
Draft top 5: Wide Receivers (Watkins is #1) (4-11-14): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Draft-top-5-Wide-Receivers.html
Why are the Lions so transparent with Watkins? (4-11-14): http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/4/10/5601642/sammy-watkins-lions-rumors
To The Lions: PLEASE Don't Trade Up For Sammy Watkins, It NEVER Works (4-10-14): http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/04/09/to-the-lions-please-dont-trade-up-for-sammy-watkins-it-never-works/
Trading up for Watkins is a dicey move (4-10-14): http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7125/trading-up-for-watkins-is-a-dicey-move
Sammy Watkins likes Lions' offense (4-10-14): http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2014/story/_/id/10755953/sammy-watkins-likes-idea-being-drafted-detroit-lions
Detroit Lions might lust for Sammy Watkins, but should they trade up for him? (4-10-14): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/detroit-lions-might-lust-for-sammy-watkins--but-should-they-trade-up-for-him-045750963.html
More Signs Point To Lions Trading Up For Sammy watkins (4-10-14): http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/09/more-signs-point-to-lions-trading-up-for-sammy-watkins/
Lions may love Sammy Watkins enough to trade up for him (4-10-14): http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/09/lions-may-love-sammy-watkins-enough-to-trade-up-for-him/
Buzz continues to build around Lions , Sammy Waktins (4-10-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000340027/article/buzz-continues-to-build-around-lions-sammy-waktins
Jeremiah to Detroit Lions: Be bold and trade up to draft Watkins (4-10-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000340404/article/jeremiah-lions-need-to-be-bold-trade-up-for-sammy-watkins
Would the Lions trade up for WR Sammy Watkins? (4-10-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24520006/would-the-lions-trade-up-for-wr-sammy-watkins
Video - Should the Lions pair Watkins with Johnson? (4-10-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-path-to-the-draft/0ap2000000340379/Should-the-Lions-pair-Watkins-with-Johnson
Debate: Which WR in 2014 draft will have biggest impact in NFL? (Watkins, Evans and Beckham are discussed) (4-8-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000340032/article/debate-which-wr-in-2014-draft-will-have-biggest-impact-in-nfl
Detroit Lions continue courting Sammy Watkins, host receiver for pre-draft visit (4-8-14): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/detroit_lions_continue_courtin.html
More rumors surface around Lions moving up to draft WR Watkins (4-8-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000340027/article/buzz-continues-to-build-around-lions-sammy-waktins
Five prospects who will shape draft-day trade market (Evans' superior size and ball skills could make him a more desirable commodity on draft day than Sammy Watkins) (4-4-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000339514/article/five-prospects-worth-trading-up-for-in-2014-nfl-draft
WR Watkins is high on his pro potential: 'I have some freakish talents' (4-3-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000339177/article/sammy-watkins-i-have-some-freakish-talents
Sammy Watkins likes idea of pairing with Lions' Calvin Johnson (4-2-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000338892/article/sammy-watkins-likes-idea-of-pairing-with-lions-calvin-johnson
Eckel: Three men love NFL draft for wide receivers, so-so for tight ends (This article has quotes from scouts on Watkins. The scout think he can do everything. He's explosive and has lived up to the hype) (3-30-14): http://www.nj.com/times-sports/index.ssf/2014/03/eckel_three_men_love_nfl_draft.html
Detroit Lions have dinner with Sammy Watkins' family, aren't hiding their interest (3-25-14): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/detroit_lions_have_dinner_with.html
MLive readers put WR Sammy Watkins on top of their Detroit Lions draft board (3-25-14): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/mlive_readers_put_wr_sammy_wat.html
Watkins adversary Hampton now a good friend (3-23-14): http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2014/02/23/watkins-adversary-hampton-now-a-friend/
Lee better than Watkins? (3-20-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329921/article/scouts-take-blog-draft-observations-by-an-exnfl-player-scout
Davis: Five 2014 NFL Draft slam dunks (He thinks Watkins won't be a bust) (3-20-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000335665/article/sammy-watkins-among-five-2014-nfl-draft-slam-dunks
Why Detroit could move up or down in draft (He thinks Watkins is a player worth moving up for) (3-20-14): http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/6707/why-the-lions-could-move-up-or-down-in-the-draft
Brooks: USC's Lee right there with Watkins as draft's top receiver (3-19-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000335447/article/brooks-marqise-lee-rivals-sammy-watkins-as-drafts-top-wr
Sammy Watkins: Detroit Lions have type of explosive offense I want to play in (3-18-14): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/sammy_watkins_detroit_lions_ha.html
Sammy Watkins says playing in Lions offense would be 'crazy' (3-17-14): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/sammy-watkins-says-playing-in-lions-offense-would-be-crazy-031714
On the Clock: Q and A with former Clemson WR Sammy Watkins (3-17-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000334865/article/on-the-clock-qa-with-former-clemson-wr-sammy-watkins
Video - 2014 Combine Workout: Sammy Watkins (3-14-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000334946/2014-Combine-workout-Sammy-Watkins
Analyzing 5 draft myths (One of the myths being discussed is that Watkins is far and away the draft's best WR.) (3-13-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000333778/article/should-qb-first-tier-be-capped-at-manziel-bridgewater-bortles
Watkins likes idea of pairing with Megatron (3-11-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000332830/article/sammy-watkins-pairs-himself-with-calvin-johnson-in-photo
2014 NFL draft rumors: Detroit Lions considering trade up for Watkins (3-10-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/03/10/2014-nfl-draft-rumors-detroit-lions-considering-trade-up-for-sammy-watkins/
Sammy Watkins Instagrams His Lions Jersey (3-10-14): http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/03/10/sammy-watkins-instagrams-his-lions-jersey-photo/
Top WR prospect Sammy Watkins toying with the hearts of Detroit Lions fans (3-10-14): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/top_wr_prospect_sammy_watkins.html
Some recent 'can't-miss' WRs have missed (3-10-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000332584/article/sammy-watkins-hopes-nfl-career-matches-his-college-hype
College Football 24/7's Top Draft Prospect Takeaways of the Week (Watkins is a stud) (3-7-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000331686/article/sammy-watkins-khalil-mack-solidify-spots-near-top-of-draft
Video - Watkins impresses at Clemson Pro Day (3-6-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap2000000331513/Watkins-impresses-at-Clemson-Pro-Day
Mayock: Watkins one of the best WRs I've seen in years (3-6-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000331181/article/mike-mayock-offers-high-praise-for-clemsons-sammy-watkins
Mayhew and Caldwell on hand for Sammy Watkins pro day workout (3-6-14): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/detroit_lions_martin_mayhew_an_1.html
Lions taking a close look at Sammy Watkins (3-6-14):http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/03/06/lions-taking-a-close-look-at-sammy-watkins/
Lions showing tons of interest in Sammy Watkins (3-6-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000331308/article/lions-intrigued-by-clemson-wr-sammy-watkins
Clemson's Watkins wows reps from 31 teams on Pro Day (3-6-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24470665/pro-days-clemsons-watkins-wows-em-one-last-time
What we learned: 25 post-combine takeaways (Sammy's half-brother Jaylen was slightly faster in the 40 yd dash, 4.43 vs 4.41) (2-26-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329324/article/25-things-we-learned-from-the-nfl-scouting-combine
Nine players that impressed Brandt (Watkins is one of the nine players) (2-26-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329257/article/johnny-manziel-sammy-watkins-among-combine-standouts
Did Bridgewater blow it? Combine truths, myths (he thinks Watkins is the best offensive player in the draft) (2-25-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329103/article/jadeveon-clowney-sammy-watkins-dazzle-as-myths-truths-swirl
2014 NFL combine: Value of QBs in question as OTs are climbing (Kirwans says Watkins helped himself in the Combine) (2-24-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/24455753/nfl-combine-value-of-qbs-in-question-as-ots-are-climbing
$.05 From The Scouting Combine (The early buzz is that Watkins, Evans and Beckham could all be gone by 18) (2-24-14): http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2413/20140224/$05_from_the_scouting_combine/
Walterfootball 2014 Combine WR Field Drills Recap (Watkins was one of the stars of the Combine) (2-23-14): http://walterfootball.com/combine2014workoutWR.php
Notes from Indianapolis: Part II (He says Watkins had a good day, but not as good as expected) (2-23-14): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Notes-from-Indianapolis-Part-II.html
Sunday's winners and losers (Watkins is picked as a winner) (2-23-14):http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap2000000328540/article/blake-bortles-mike-evans-headline-sundays-combine-winners
Clayton's Day 4 Combine Observations (He thinks Watkins is clearly the best WR prospect) (2-23-14): http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2014/story/_/id/10508242/2014-nfl-combine-receivers-impress-qbs-lack-depth
Video - Watkins - I came to prove I can be a dominant WR (2-23-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine-featured-participants/0ap2000000328445/Watkins-I-came-to-prove-I-can-be-a-dominant-receiver
Video - Watkins - I love dominating defenses (2-23-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine-featured-participants/0ap2000000328418/Watkins-I-love-dominating-defenses
Video - Watkins, Evans among best Combine WRs (2-23-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000328371/Which-receivers-stood-out-at-combine
Video - Watkins 40 yd dash (2-23-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000328341/Watkins-impressive-40-yard-dash
Clemson's Sammy Watkins fits Lions' need at receiver (2-23-14):http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/clemson-s-sammy-watkins-fits-lions-need-at-receiver-022314
Evans, Lee don't mind bringing noise on field, but Watkins keeps quiet (2-23-14): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-evans-lee-don-t-mind-bringing-173424671--nfl.html
5 takeaways from the Combine (Watkins provided some quantitative proof of his explosiveness and will be a top 10 pick) (2-23-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24454779/nfl-combine-five-takeaways-from-sunday
2014 NFL combine: Sammy Watkins officially clocked at 4.43 (2-23-14):http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24454445/nfl-combine-sammy-watkins-officially-clocked-at-443
Time for work: 2014 NFL Scouting Combine mega-preview (One of the 5 Combine Storylines is the Watkins show) (2-20-14): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/time-for-work-2014-nfl-scouting-combine-mega-preview-022014
Video - On the Clock - Sammy Watkins (2-17-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/0ap2000000326307/On-the-Clock-Sammy-Watkins
The combine's must-see prospects (One of the prospects discussed as Watkins) (2-17-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000326180/article/jadeveon-clowney-sammy-watkins-sure-to-thrill-at-combine
NFL Prospect Focus: Sammy Watkins and Max Bullough (2-15-14):http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-Prospect-Focus-Sammy-Watkins-and-Max-Bullough.html
Best team fits for Sammy Watkins (Lions are picked as one) (2-14-14):http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap2000000325870/article/sammy-watkins-best-team-fits-include-rams-raiders-lions
Cosell: Watkins is best WR prospect since 2011 (2-14-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000325746/article/cosell-sammy-watkins-hands-down-best-receiver-in-draft
Watkins should be star of WRs at Combine (2-12-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000325256/article/sammy-watkins-expected-to-shine-at-nfl-scouting-combine
Sammy Watkins knew he was leaving Clemson for the NFL draft (1-11-14):http://www.thetandd.com/sports/sammy-watkins-knew-he-was-leaving-clemson-for-the-nfl/article_6f408bec-7a64-11e3-9a5e-0019bb2963f4.html
SI.com's 2013-14 All-Bowl Team has Johnny Manziel, Sammy Watkins (1-9-14):http://m.si.com/3768078/stars-of-the-season/
Report: Clemson WR Sammy Watkins to enter draft (1-5-14):http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/eye-on-college-football/24399229/report-clemson-wr-sammy-watkins-to-enter-draft
Clemson's Sammy Watkins has record night in Orange Bowl (1-4-14):http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000308836/article/clemsons-sammy-watkins-has-record-night-in-orange-bowl
A look at the WR prospects in the draft (Scouts love his speed and big-play ability. He can be a major factor as a kick returner, too. Every time he touches the ball, it can be a huge play.) (12-26-13): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000304382/article/sammy-watkins-marqise-lee-lead-top-wr-prospects
Film room: Clemson's Sammy Watkins a big-time playmaker (11-15-13):http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000281906/article/film-room-clemsons-sammy-watkins-a-bigtime-playmaker
Clemson's Sammy Watkins arrested on drug-related charges (5-4-12):http://content.usatoday.com/communities/campusrivalry/post/2012/05/reports-clemsons-sammy-watkins-arrested-for-unknown-reason/1#.UtE73p8o7qA
Scouting Reports:
NFL.com Profile: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/sammy-watkins?id=2543457
NFP Scouting Report:http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=4
CBS Scouting Report: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1850743/sammy-watkins
NFL Draft scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=119364&draftyear=2015&genpos=WR
Walterfootball Scouting Report: http://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2014swatkins.php
Rantsports: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/08/07/2014-nfl-draft-sammy-watkins-scouting-report/
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Overall Articles about all the WRs:
Top 4 WR Metrics: http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/46006/349/peshek-top-4-wr-metrics
Next 5 WR Metrics: http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/46136/349/peshek-wr-metrics-20
Top 4 WR Metrics: http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/46006/349/peshek-top-4-wr-metrics
Next 5 WR Metrics: http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/46136/349/peshek-wr-metrics-20
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