2014 Lions NFL Draft Prospect Meeting List

This is a list of players that the Lions have met with at the Senior Bowl and eventually other events.   I'm going to put together the list by position and then alphabetical order.  I will add more, but this a good start for now.

WRs (Beckham, Cooks, Mike Davis, Evans, Hoffman, Janis, 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:

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/

Brandin Cooks:

Articles:

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/

- Mike Davis:

Articles:

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:

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:

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

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

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:

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

- Marqise Lee:

Articles:

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:

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:

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:

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

NFL Draft Geek:   http://nfldraftgeek.com/paulrichardson_scoutingreport.html

- Jaylen Saunders:

Articles:

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:

Sammy Watkins wows the scouts, prepares for possible top-5 selection (3-8-14): http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20140308/PC20/140309414/1032/sammy-watkins-wows-the-scouts-prepares-for-possible-top-5-selection

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/

Tight Ends (Troy Niklas):

- Troy Niklas:

Articles:

NFL Combine stock check: Saturday's losers (Niklas is picked as a loser.  A groin injury kept Niklas from running the 40-yard dash. And both his three-cone (7.57 seconds) and 20-yard shuttle times (4.55) ranked near the bottom among tight end prospects.) (2-24-14):    http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2014/02/nfl_combine_stock_check_saturdays_losers.html

Interview with Troy Niklas (2-24-14):    http://lombardiave.com/2014/02/24/troy-niklas-interview-nfl-draft-prospect-tight-end-green-bay-packers/

Notes from Indianapolis (He didn’t run the 40 because he felt he wasn’t 100 percent. When players opt out of the 40 because of hamstring or groin injuries, they are usually just trying to fool NFL personnel.) (2-22-14): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Notes-from-Indianapolis.html

Evolving TEs make for harding scouting (Niklas is a rarity.   He can do both blocking and catching passes) (2-22-14):    http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/118041/evolving-tes-make-for-harder-scouting

WalterFootball TE Bench Press Recap (Niklas had 27 reps) (2-21-14):    http://walterfootball.com/combine2014benchTE.php

Video - Combine Confessionals - Troy Niklas (2-21-14):   http://www.baltimoreravens.com/videos/videos/Combine-Confessionals-Troy-Niklas/565f19b8-7402-49a0-b2d0-59378a87c45c

NFL Scouting Combine - 10 big takeaways from Combine Day 1 (Niklas is a monster) (2-20-14):     http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-02-20/nfl-scouting-combine-2014-taylor-lewan-questioned-colt-lyerla-michael-sam-troy-niklas-philbin

Buzz is building for Troy Niklas (2-20-14):    http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=CFB&id=132892&line=29933&spln=1

Could Niklas become best blocking TE in the NFL (2-19-14):    http://ndsmcobserver.com/2014/02/mike-mayock-evaluates-notre-dame-draft-prospects/

Niklas a challenger for the No. 2 TE (2-17-14):    http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=CFB&id=132892&line=29853&spln=1

Top tight ends to watch at NFL Scouting Combine (Niklas is picked as one of the TEs) (2-17-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000325940/article/austin-seferianjenkins-should-be-top-te-performer-at-combine

NFP's NFL Prospect Focus - Troy Niklas (1-11-14):   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-prospect-focus-Saturday-3pack.html

Niklas declares for the draft (1-9-14):     http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/college-football/news/20140109/troy-niklas-declares-nfl-draft-notre-dame/

 Troy Niklas standing out on and off the field for Irish (10-29-13):    http://espn.go.com/blog/notre-dame-football/post/_/id/18182/niklas-standing-out-on-and-off-field-for-irish

Scouting Reports:

ND Profile Page:    http://www.und.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/troy_niklas_768112.html

NFL.com:    http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/troy-niklas?id=2543628

CBS:    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1893206/troy-niklas

NFP:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=51

NFL Draft Scout:   http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=119824&draftyear=2015&genpos=TE

Quarter Backs (Logan Thomas):

-Logan Thomas:

Articles:

Feldman: Logan Thomas' interesting story (2-27-14):  http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/writer/bruce-feldman/24459045/thoughts-from-a-week-spent-at-the-nfl-combine

2014 Combine - Top 5 Offensive Winners and Losers from skill positions (Logan Thomas is picked as a winner.  Thomas produced the best 40-yard dash time of all the passers there (4.61 seconds), while also weighing the most (248 pounds). He also led his group in the vertical leap (35.5”), broad jump (9’10”), and placed second in the short shuttle (4.18 seconds) while posting a respectable 3-cone time (7.05 seconds) for a man so large.)   (2-26-13):    http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-nfl-combine-5-offensive-winners-and-losers-from-the-skill-positions.html

Norris: NFL Combine Review (He's compared to TEs) (2-25-14): http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/46331/351/norris-nfl-combine-review

Walterfootball QB Combine Stock Report (Logan Thomas' stock is up) (2-25-14):   http://walterfootball.com/combine2014stockQB.php

Combine takeaways: Manziel's steel-trap memory (Logan is a wildcard.   He's got no footwook, yet delivers the ball so beautifully) (2-24-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000328820/article/what-we-learned-takeways-from-monday-at-nfl-combine

Walterfootball Combine QB Field Drill Recap (Thomas had the fastest 40 time.  His feet need work.   He will be a project for some team, but could be the steal of the draft if he pans out) (2-23-14):    http://walterfootball.com/combine2014stockQB.php

Clayton's Day 4 Combine Observations (He says Logan has the body to be a great pro QB, but doesn't get his legs into throws and is inaccurate) (2-23-14):  http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2014/story/_/id/10508242/2014-nfl-combine-receivers-impress-qbs-lack-depth

Mike Evans, little known John Brown climb - Combine Day 2 risers and sliders (2-23-14):   http://nfl.si.com/2014/02/23/mike-evans-john-brown-nfl-combine/

NFL Combine 2014: UCF's Blake Bortles, LSU's Odell Beckham shine in Sunday's workouts (He sizzled in his workout) (2-23-14): http://mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/02/nfl_combine_bortles_beckham_sh.html

Mayock's Combine Saturday takeaways (he says Logan is intriguing) (2-22-14):http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000327983/article/mayock-takeaways-clowney-might-not-even-go-in-the-top-five

Second or third round viable for Logan (2-5-14):    http://www.roanoke.com/sports/columns_and_blogs/blogs/andy_bitter_virginia_tech_football/article_dad67a1e-8f46-11e3-a00f-001a4bcf6878.html

What's next for Logan? (1-27-14):    http://hamptonroads.com/2014/01/whats-next-logan-thomas-nobodys-sure

Optimum Scouting Notes on Logan (1-25-14):   http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-senior-bowl-interview-notes-with-david-fales-logan-thomas-jimmy-garoppolo-and-more.html

Is Logan Thomas a pretender or contender? (1-24-14):      http://www.csssports.com/college-football/logan-thomas-pretender-or-contender

Logan Thomas inconsistent, but intriguing (1-23-14):      http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/114301/logan-thomas-inconsistent-but-intriguing

20 Senior Bowl Thoughts (Thomas can really spin the ball. Yeah, he’s been wildly inconsistent in his career, but he’s the perfect guy for a team to develop down the road.) (1-23-14):   http://mmqb.si.com/2014/01/23/senior-bowl-thoughts/

Yahoo's senior bowl winners and losers (Thomas is picked as a loser) (1-23-14):   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/senior-bowl-recap-winners-losers-week-practice-003708596--nfl.html

Hoge's 10 takeaways from the Senior Bowl (He thinks Thomas will go sooner than he should.   He's not accurate and hasn't improved during his time at VT) (1-23-14):   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/01/23/hoge-10-takeaways-from-the-senior-bowl/

TFY's Report (1-23-14):   http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9291

Video - NFLN: Interview With Va Tech QB Logan Thomas - Vikings (1-23-14):    http://www.vikings.com/media-vault/videos/NFLN-Interview-With-Va-Tech-QB-Logan-Thomas/97a5d6ca-f347-460e-b2f6-abff6d54eb8d

Senior Bowl Buzz: Wednesday (Logan is being graded anywhere from a second rounder to a fifth rounder) (1-22-14):    http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9360

Optimum Scouting Wednesday Report (Logan was the best out of the North QBs, but did throw 2 interceptions) (1-22-14):    http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-senior-bowl-wednesday-north-practice-notes.html

NFL RealGM Wednesday Report (1-22-14):   http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2404/20140122/senior_bowl_practice_wednesday/

Draftcountdown's Wednesday North Report (Logan continued to be inconsistent.  Physically Thomas is the prototype of what you look for, with a huge, solid frame, a strong arm, good mobility and excellent athleticism, but he is inconsistent.) (1-22-14):     http://www.draftcountdown.com/features/SeniorBowl/reports/Practices/North-Wednesday.php

Optimum Scouting Tuesday Report (he impressed during 7 on 7’s with his ability to slice through 20+ mph wind and deliver (mostly) accurate balls while hitting 2nd and 3rd reads.  Then, of course, he went on to have a terrible team session that included floating incompletions, holding the ball too long, and failing to find open receivers downfield.) (1-21-14):   http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-senior-bowl-tuesday-north-practice-notes.html

Another mixed bag for QBs on Tuesday (1-21-14):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24415999/senior-bowl-another-mixed-bag-from-the-north-qbs-on-tuesday

Walterfootball interview with Logan Thomas (1-21-14):    http://walterfootball.com/seniorbowl2014interview3.php

Draftcountdown's Tuesday Report (Logan struggled, but showed flashes at times and was the best QB on the North team) (1-21-14):     http://www.draftcountdown.com/features/SeniorBowl/reports/Practices/North-Tuesday.php

Hoge's Senior Bowl Notebook (He picked Logan as one of the five down) (1-21-14):    http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/01/21/hoges-senior-bowl-notebook-garoppolo-carr-impress-while-north-qbs-struggle/

Logan Thomas hits the classroom to ready for Senior Bowl week (1-21-14):   http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/writer/bruce-feldman/24414995/logan-thomas-hits-the-classroom-to-ready-for-senior-bowl-week

Walterfootball Monday North Report (Logan was his typical self with some impressive plays and other let down plays) (1-20-14):   http://walterfootball.com/seniorbowl2014practice.php

CBS Practice Report (Thomas throw some passes that hit WRs between the numbers, but others sailed over their head or hit the ground) (1-20-14):     http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24415252/senior-bowl-10-observations-from-mondays-north-practice

Optimum Scouting North Report for Monday (Logan had accuracy issues) (1-20-14):   http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-senior-bowl-north-monday-practice-notes.html

Draftcountdown's Monday Report (Logan was a standout) (1-20-14):     http://www.draftcountdown.com/features/SeniorBowl/reports/Practices/North-Monday.php

2013 in review: Quarterback Logan Thomas shouldered nearly entire offensive load (1-8-14):     http://www.roanoke.com/sports/columns_and_blogs/blogs/andy_bitter_virginia_tech_football/article_c2abe78c-787e-11e3-930b-0019bb30f31a.html?

McFarling: Hit leaves Virginia Tech's Logan Thomas at a loss (12-31-13):     http://www.roanoke.com/sports/colleges/va_tech/article_f0e841c2-7298-11e3-99a4-0019bb30f31a.html?

Brandt thinks Logan will need to switch positions to succeed in the NFL (11-8-13):     http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000277736/article/logan-thomas-jordan-lynch-must-consider-new-positions

Scouting Reports:

Hokies Profile Page:    http://www.hokiesports.com/football/players/thomas_logan.html

NFL.com:    http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/logan-thomas?id=2543767

CBS:     http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1691193/logan-thomas

NFL Draft Scout:    http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=89810&draftyear=2014&genpos=QB

The Sideline view:     http://thesidelineview.com/scouting-report/logan-thomas

Walterfootball:    http://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2014lthomas.php

Rants Sports:     http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=89810&draftyear=2014&genpos=QB

Center (Bodine, Ikard, Richburg, and Stork):

O-line Combine results:    http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/2/22/5437388/nfl-combine-results-2014-saturday

- Russell Bodine:

What we learned: 25 post-combine takeaways (Bodine was the bench press champ with 42 reps) (2-26-14):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329324/article/25-things-we-learned-from-the-nfl-scouting-combine

Walterfootball's 2014 Combine O-line Bench Press Recap (Bodine had the most with 42 reps) (2-22-14):    http://walterfootball.com/combine2014benchOL.php

Bodine shines at Combine (2-22-14):   http://acc.blogs.starnewsonline.com/40550/uncs-bodine-ebron-shine-at-nfl-scouting-combine/

2014 NFL combine results: 40-yard dash (offensive line) (his forty time was 5.18) (2-22-14):http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24452392/nfl-combine-results-40-yard-dash-offensive-line

Bodine's 42 reps won't earn him as high of marks with evaluators because he has short arms (2-21-14):    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24451528/nfl-combine-keep-arm-length-history-in-mind-for-bench-press

2014 Combine Results: Bench Press (Offensive Line - Bodine had the most with 42) (2-21-14):

Teams could get OL help from Bodine (2-20-14):    http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/sports/big-c-bengals-browns-could-get-ol-help-uncs-bodine/ndXBk/

Bodine announces he'll enter draft (12-30-14):    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000307263/article/north-carolinas-russell-bodine-announces-hell-enter-nfl-draft

Scouting Reports:

UNC Profile Page:   http://www.goheels.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=205497709

NFL.com:   http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/russell-bodine?id=2543622

CBS:    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1737148/russell-bodine

NFL Draft Scout:    http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=105439&draftyear=2015&genpos=C

The Sideline View:     http://thesidelineview.com/scouting-report/russell-bodine

- Gabe Ikard:

Articles:

Norris: NFL Combine Review (He's 7th in o-line short shuttle) (2-25-14): http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/46331/351/norris-nfl-combine-review

Lions ask Ikard about PastaGate (2-25-14):    http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/2/24/5443934/lions-ask-gabe-ikard-about-pastagate

Ikard says PastaGate has been ridiculous, but entertaining (2-23-14):    http://newsok.com/article/3936614

Ikard excelled at combine (Gabe Ikard recorded the best times in the 3-cone drill (7.3 seconds) and 20-yard shuttle (4.37 seconds) of any offensive linemen there.) (2-23-14):     http://newsok.com/ou-football-gabe-ikard-damien-williams-and-jalen-saunders-excel-at-combine/article/3936612

2014 NFL combine results: 40-yard dash (offensive line) (his forty time was 5.13) (2-22-14):http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24452392/nfl-combine-results-40-yard-dash-offensive-line

Hurting their stock (Ikard was one of eight players that disappointed at the Senior Bowl. His lack of size led to him being driven backwards by bull rushers and stood up and stopped in his tracks on run blocks. His lack of athleticism hindered his ability to adjust in time to handle quick, change of direction pass rush moves.) (1-24-14):   http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/67074130

TFY's Senior Bowl Notes on Ikard (1-22-14):    http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9301

CBS Tuesday Notes (Ikard's quickness and tenacity will intrigue zone-blocking teams but he's struggled with the massive defenders in Mobile.) (1-21-14):    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24416308/senior-bowl-uvas-moses-parts-the-red-d-at-south-practice

RealGM's Practice Tuesday Report (He had a really bad day.  He got beat on just about every rep) (1-21-14):    http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2403/20140121/senior_bowl_practice_tuesday/

Detroit Lions Draft Tuesday Report (He had a bad day.   He was on skates for a majority of plays at the point of attack to the enjoyment of Daniel McCullers.  The lack of natural power Ikard can generate gets him into too much trouble against bigger tackles.  His mobility can only go so far.) (1-21-14):    http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2014/01/senior-bowl-day-2-notebook/

Former Sooners C Gabe Ikard wins Pat Tillman Award (1-17-14):     www.newsok.com/former-sooners-c-gabe-ikard-wins-pat-tillman-award/article/3924995

2014 Wednesday Shrine Game Report (It’s clear Ikard can’t take on nose tackles by himself based on this week, which certainly doesn’t help his grade.) (1-15-14):     http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-shrine-game-wednesday-west-practice-notes.html

2014 Tuesday Shrine Game Report (Ikard doesn’t have the strength initially or the thick lower half to hold up against powerful rushers in isolation. This likely limits him to a 3rd day pick, barring a zone blocking team is in desperate need of a “play now” center.) (1-14-14):     http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-shrine-game-tuesday-west-practice-notes.html

2014 Monday Shrine Game Report (showcased his quickness initially and ability to stay low, turn, and pivot to open holes consistently on the interior. He’s the best offensive lineman here, and so far he’s showing it.) (1-13-14):   http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-shrine-game-monday-west-practice-report.html

Gabe Ikard headlines top 15 NFL prospects at Shrine Game (1-13-14):     http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-01-13/2014-nfl-draft-prospects-shrine-game-top-15-gabe-ikard-jimmy-garoppolo-ej-gainesmax-bullough

Scouting Reports:

OU Sooners Profile Page:    http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=208409617

NFL.com:    http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/gabe-ikard?id=2543839

CBS:    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1664345/gabe-ikard

NFL Draft Scout:     http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-01-13/2014-nfl-draft-prospects-shrine-game-top-15-gabe-ikard-Game y-garoppolo-ej-gainesmax-bullough

-Weston Richburg:

Articles:

Walterfootball's 2014 Combine O-line Bench Press Recap (Richburg topped Swanson and Martin with 25 reps) (2-22-14):    http://walterfootball.com/combine2014benchOL.php

2014 NFL combine results: 40-yard dash (offensive line) (his forty time was 5.10) (2-22-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24452392/nfl-combine-results-40-yard-dash-offensive-line

Pre-Workout Combine Thoughts (2-21-14): http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2014/02/pre-workout-combine-thoughts/

Combine prospects creating early buzz (Richburg opening eyes) (2-20-14):http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000326849/article/what-we-learned-takeaways-from-day-1-at-the-nfl-combine

Richburg barely missed Daniel Jeremiah's top 50 (2-11-14):    http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=CFB&id=132309&line=29748&spln=1

Senior Bowl: Money Makers And Missed Opportunities (Richburg is a money maker.) (1-25-14):       http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2405/20140126/senior_bowl_money_makers_and_missed_opportunities/

Colorado State's Weston Richburg, one of the best centers in the draft, eyeing Detroit Lions (1-25-14):      http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/detroit_lions_weston_richburg.html

Richburg picked as a riser from Senior Bowl (1-25-14):    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24420410/senior-bowl-auburns-dee-ford-headlines-list-of-risers-fallers

Jeremiah: Weston Richburg could play right away as NFL center (1-24-14):      http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000317529/article/jeremiah-weston-richburg-could-play-right-away-as-nfl-center

Senior Bowl Buzz (Plenty of evaluators who view Richburg as the ideal pivot as a pro.  He has outstanding instincts and awareness. He has a terrific feel for using cut-off angles and body positioning to neutralize defenders at the point of attack.) (1-23-14):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000317289/article/while-derek-carr-thrived-adrian-hubbard-struggled

TFY's Report (1-23-14):    http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9291

Scouting The Senior Bowl: Interior Offensive Linemen (1-22-14):   http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Scouting-The-Senior-Bowl-Interior-Offensive-Linemen/e35b75a1-4504-4c0d-b8f0-f78bbc10cfe1

Video - SI Rising Players (Richburg is one of the players discussed as riser) (1-22-14):  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/video/ncaaf-video/20140122/cfb-staples-senior-bowl-update.sportsillustrated/ 

5 players building momentum at the Senior Bowl (One of those is Richburg.   He has very quick feet, a strong punch and great balance. He can anchor down versus power, and he's athletic enough to adjust on the move.) (1-22-14):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000316465/article/high-5-dee-ford-derek-carr-building-momentum-at-senior-bowl

Draftcountdown's Tuesday Report (Richburg was one of the few blockers who held his own against Donald and Hageman) (1-22-14):   http://www.draftcountdown.com/features/SeniorBowl/reports/Practices/North-Tuesday.php

Rotoworld Tuesday Notes (He's been playing well, even if nobody is noticing. He won’t be flashy, but he’s been steady, playing with sound technique against guys 15+ lb heavier than him.) (1-21-14):   http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/46066/351/senior-bowl-notes-tuesday

Optimum Scouting Tuesday Report (Richburg has plus interior strength and can hold up one-on-one against power rushers, but needs to maintain that hand position through his block, and can be beat by counter rushers inside) (1-21-14):   http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-senior-bowl-tuesday-north-practice-notes.html

Walterfootball's Monday North Practice Report (He had a solid opening to the week.   He had nice feet and agility in the ones on ones) (1-20-14):    http://walterfootball.com/seniorbowl2014practice.php

CBS Monday Report (He's quick to engage and secure a proper fit with his hands, but has an inability to dig his feet in and set the pocket) (1-20-14):     http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-senior-bowl-north-monday-practice-notes.html

Scouting Reports:

Colorado State Profile Page:    http://www.csurams.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/weston_richburg_402887.html

NFL.com:    http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/weston-richburg?id=2543705

CBS:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1673483/weston-richburg

NFL Draft Scout:   http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=96069&draftyear=2014&genpos=C

Ourlad's Scouting Report:      http://www.ourlads.com/ncaa-football-depth-charts/player/weston-richburg/101412

Walterfootball Center rankings (Richburg ranked 4th):      http://walterfootball.com/draft2014C.php

Bryan Stork:

Articles:

Stork elected not to workout at Combine (2-23-14):   http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2014/feb/23/fsus-stork-vero-beach-hs-elects-not-run-work-out-n/

O-lineman garnering lots of attention in Indy (2-21-14):    http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Offensive-Linemen-Garnering-Lots-Of-Attention-In-Indy/7ff982f1-ea88-4363-8455-5467aba752d5

Stork inspired by his late father (2-4-14):    http://www.wctv.tv/home/headlines/Bryan-Stork-Inspired-By-His-Late-Father-243412291.html

Savage - Stork biggest surprise of Senior Bowl (2-4-14):   http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=CFB&id=132857&line=29634&spln=1

ACC 2013 Top 25 players - No 18 Bryan Stork (1-23-14):    http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/66650/2013-top-25-player-countdown-no-18-2

TFY's Senior Bowl Notes on Stork (1-22-14):    http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9301

Stork ready to take flight into NFL (1-22-14):   http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/01/florida_states_bryan_stork_rea.html

For once, Stork is center of attention (1-3-14):   http://www.newsherald.com/sports/bcs-championship-game/for-once-stork-is-center-of-attention-1.257628

Stork captures Rimington Trophy (12-2-13):   http://www.seminoles.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121213aaa.html

Stork missed a game because of an ankle injury (11-10-13):    http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/seminolepost/2013/11/10/freshman-nate-andrews-shines-for-florida-state-in-win-at-wake-jupiters-philip-doumar-a-game-captain/

Scouting Report:

FSU Page:   http://www.seminoles.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/stork_bryan00.html

NFL.com:   http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/bryan-stork?id=2543584

CBS:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1664465/bryan-stork

NFL Draft Scout:   http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=105439&draftyear=2015&genpos=C

Offensive Tackles (Jeremiah Sirles):

- Jeremiah Sirles:

Articles:

Lions to workout Nebraska OT Jeremiah Sirles (3-7-14):  nebraska.247sports.com/Article/Nebraska-football-Pro-Day-2014-181166

Sirles had 21 bench press reps at Nebraska's Pro Day (3-7-14):    http://journalstar.com/martinez-takes-on-full-workload-at-husker-pro-day/article_6aaa89f8-f199-555e-a2de-7d6c2d36c083.html

 Jeremiah's Journey: Holy Cow, I'm here (3-6-14):     http://journalstar.com/sports/huskers/football/jeremiah-s-journey-holy-cow-i-m-here/article_3620b1c1-6537-5c52-bc65-123510f5a7c2.html

Jeremiah's Journey (1-24-14):     http://journalstar.com/sports/huskers/football/2013/jeremiah-s-journey-the-chase-of-a-dream-starts-in/article_2a9a1b2b-77f7-5f19-9dbc-4a7708a3cf17.html

Ten shrine players to watch (Sirles was picked as one) (1-18-14):    http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/10-Shrine-Game-Players-To-Watch/2c234508-9013-4b02-a78b-d5e0ed1b5335

Walterfootball's Tuesday Shrine Practice Notes (Sirles had a couple of nice wins against Colorado's Chidera Uzo-Diribe. Sirles held him up on some speed rushes but also lost on a spin move when he had Uzo-Diribe initially blocked.   Sirles (6-6, 312) has some length and agility but he needs more strength. He needs to get better at sustaining his blocks. Too often he has his man blocked, but they work themselves free on a second effort. If Sirles can improve his body and strength, he could be an interesting competitor. ) (1-14-14):     http://walterfootball.com/eastwest2014practice4.php

 DetroitLionsDraft Tuesday Shrine Practice Notes (He looked good in Tuesday's practice.  He’s thick and not a natural bender, but when he does sink his hips and flex his knees he’s a rock-solid edge anchor. He quickly squares himself to outside rushers very innately, better than any other tackle on the West by far) (1-14-14):    http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2014/01/shrine-game-tuesday-west-practice-notes/#more-2484

Sirles says memories, momentum and NFL dreams (12-31-13):    http://journalstar.com/sports/huskers/football/2013/gator-bowl/sirles-says-memories-momentum-and-nfl-dreams/article_c41c21c7-2863-5af0-ae14-c662b96da10a.html

Sirles suffered a sprain MCL against Michigan (11-9-13):    http://journalstar.com/sports/huskers/football/2013/michigan/husker-o-line-responds-to-another-code-red-injury/article_c7af501c-111f-57c2-8072-d30e1e47f104.html

Scouting Reports:

Nebraska Profile Page:    http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=3662228

NFL.com Profile Page:   http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/jeremiah-sirles?id=2543827

NFL Draft Scout:    http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=90351&draftyear=2014&genpos=OT

The Sideline View:   http://www.thesidelineview.com/scouting-report/jeremiah-attaochu?order=position&sort=desc

Corner Backs (Colvin, McGill, Roberson, Roby and Watkins):

- Aaron Colvin:

Articles:

Sunday's NFL combine superlatives (Colvin is the lightest CB) (2-23-14): http://q.usatoday.com/2014/02/23/sundays-nfl-combine-superlatives-dri-archer-logan-thomas-brandin-cooks-40-yard-dash/

Walterfootball's Draft Stock after Senior Bowl (Aaron Colvin's stock is down) (1-27-14):    http://walterfootball.com/draft2014stock_20.php

OU Sports: The fallout from Aaron Colvin's fall (1-23-14):     http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/sports/ou/ou-sports-the-fallout-from-aaron-colvin-s-fall/article_fc318b12-843e-11e3-b7c9-001a4bcf6878.html?

Colvin tears ACL at North practice on Tuesday (1-21-14):     http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/01/21/aaron-colvin-tears-acl-at-senior-bowl-practice/

Optimum Scouting Monday Report (He was the best CB on the field.  He showed cat-quick feet in drills and snapped his hips exceptionally well in off coverage to break on sideline routes.  Several scouts raved about his explosiveness out of breaks and his overall athleticism for the position) (1-20-14):   http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-senior-bowl-north-monday-practice-notes.html

Draftcountdown's Monday Report (Colvin was the best CB on Monday.) (1-20-14):    http://www.draftcountdown.com/features/SeniorBowl/reports/Practices/South-Monday.php

Walterfootball's CB Rankings (Colvin is ranked 18):      http://walterfootball.com/draft2014CB.php

Scouting Reports:

OU Sooners Profile Page:    http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=208409616

NFL.com profile page: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/aaron-colvin?id=2543501

CBS Scouting Report:    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1737542/aaron-colvin

NFL Draft Scout:    http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=106335&draftyear=2014&genpos=CB

Walterfootball:    http://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2014acolvin.php

- Keith McGill:

Articles:

NFL Prospect Focus: Keith McGill and Pierre Desir (3-7-14):   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-Prospect-Focus-Keith-McGill-and-Pierre-Desir.html

Walterfootball Stock Report for DBs (McGill's stock went up.   Some team looking to copy Seattle's style of defense will take him early.   He posted 39-inch vertical as well as a 10-foot-9 broad jump. McGill looked very athletic in the drills. ) (2-27-14):    http://walterfootball.com/combine2014stockDB.php

What we learned: 25 post-combine takeaways (McGill might end up playing at Safety) (2-26-14):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329324/article/25-things-we-learned-from-the-nfl-scouting-combine

Combine Day 4 winners (McGill was picked as a winner and his stock could raise higher after the combine) (2-25-14):   http://blog.masslive.com/patriots/2014/02/nfl_scouting_combine_2014_jaso.html

COMBINE: Risers, sliders: Day 4 (McGill is picked as a riser) (2-25-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/02/25/2014-nfl-combine-risers-sliders-day-4/

Justin Gilbert clear cut No. 1 CB? (McGill is picked as one of the top performers.   He ran a 4.51 in the 40 yd dash) (2-25-14):  http://q.usatoday.com/2014/02/25/nfl-combine-tuesday-top-performers-justin-gilbert-keith-mcgill-phillip-gaines/

Walterfootball's 2014 Combine CB Bench Press Analysis (McGill didn't participate) (2-24-14):    http://walterfootball.com/combine2014benchDB.php

Sunday's NFL combine superlatives (McGill has the biggest hands and longest arms out of the CBs) (2-23-14): http://q.usatoday.com/2014/02/23/sundays-nfl-combine-superlatives-dri-archer-logan-thomas-brandin-cooks-40-yard-dash/

NFP Prospect Focus - Shazier and Roby (2-18-14):   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-prospect-focus-Ryan-Shazier-and-Brad-Roby.html

McGill could become Seattle type Corner (2-18-14):   http://football.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/32533/20140218/keith_mcgill_could_become_seattle_type_corner/

Many teams view McGill as a Safety (2-18-14):   http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=CFB&id=132768&line=29883&spln=1

McGill's speed a question heading into combine (2-17-14):    http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=CFB&id=132768&line=29843&spln=1

McGill interview (2-8-14):    http://www.newerascouting.com/2014/02/08/2014-nfl-draft-interview-keith-mcgill-cb-utah/

Video - McGill picks off pass in senior bowl (1-27-14):    http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-senior-bowl/0ap2000000317798/2014-Reese-s-Senior-Bowl-highlights

Walterfootball's Draft Stock after Senior Bowl (Keith McGill's stock is up) (1-27-14):    http://walterfootball.com/draft2014stock_20.php

Detroit Lions talk to Keith McGill, the largest cornerback in the draft (1-24-14):      http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/detroit_lions_keith_mcgill.htmlkeith-mcgill.

Hoge's 10 takeaways from the Senior Bowl (McGill is a bigger corners who showed the ability to play press-man coverage) (1-23-14):   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/01/23/hoge-10-takeaways-from-the-senior-bowl/

Optimum Scouting Wednesday Report (He was having a very strong day as a press cornerback, working with his hands well and consistently forcing receivers to adjust as they work downfield. He’s been dealing with some hamstring issues this week that have limited his snaps unfortunately.) (1-22-14):   http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-senior-bowl-wednesday-south-practice-notes.html

NFL RealGM Wednesday Report (1-22-14):   http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2404/20140122/senior_bowl_practice_wednesday/

CBS Wednesday Report (McGill was dealing with cramps on Wednesday) (1-22-14):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24417284/senior-bowl-olbs-attaochu-van-noy-step-up-to-pressure

Draftcountdown's Wednesday Report (McGill battled injuries early in his career, but had a breakout year last year.   othly he flips his hips and transitions but it’s hard not to become enamored with that truly special combination of size and speed. McGill is exactly the type of rangy cover guy that the league is looking for.) (1-22-14):    http://www.draftcountdown.com/features/SeniorBowl/reports/Practices/South-Wednesday.php

Walterfootball Wednesday South Practice Report (McGill did well this week.   He did pull a muscle) (1-22-14):    http://walterfootball.com/seniorbowl2014practice6.php

Utah's Keith McGill reminds Mike Mayock of Seahawks corners (1-21-14):     http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000316257/article/utahs-keith-mcgill-reminds-mike-mayock-of-seahawks-corners

Walterfootball Tuesday South Practice Report (McGill was impressive.    He did well on the ones on ones and looked fluid in the DB drills) (1-21-14):    http://walterfootball.com/seniorbowl2014practice4.php

Optimum Scouting Tuesday Report (The corner with the highest ceiling looks like Utah’s Keith McGill. When lined up in press man, he flashed the ability to mirror and wall receivers to the sideline but will require further development with his hand usage through the release.) (1-21-14):    http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-senior-bowl-tuesday-south-practice-notes.html

 Optimum Scouting Monday Report (He was impressive on Monday and displayed impressive fluidity in coverage practice.   The one area he struggled in was catching the ball) (1-20-14):   http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-senior-bowl-north-monday-practice-notes.html

Draftcountdown's Monday Report (McGill was impressive on Monday.) (1-20-14):    http://www.draftcountdown.com/features/SeniorBowl/reports/Practices/South-Monday.php

Walterfootball's CB Rankings (McGill is ranked 22):      http://walterfootball.com/draft2014CB.php

Scouting Reports:

Utah profile page:    http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/keith_mcgill_757033.html

NFL.com profile page: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1825051/keith-mcgill

NFL Draft Scout:     http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=95081&draftyear=2014&genpos=CB

CBS Scouting Report:     http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1825051/keith-mcgill

Draft examiner scouting report:      http://draftexaminer.com/2013/12/24/cb-keith-mcgill-utah/

- Marcus Roberson:

Articles:

Walterfootball Stock Report for DBs (Roberson's stock went down.   He performed poorly in both the drills and 40 yd dash at 4.61) (2-27-14):    http://walterfootball.com/combine2014stockDB.php

Roberson didn't fare well at the Combine (2-26-14):   http://espn.go.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/79904/floridas-watkins-impresses-at-combine

Roberson didn't distinguish himself at the Combine (He had a vertical leap of 37.5.   Roberson's season was injury riddled, but was still considered a first round pick because of his coverage skills.) (2-25-14):   http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/blogs/swamp-things/os--loucheiz-purifoy-flops-jaylen-watkins-shines-at-nfl-scouting-combine-20140225,0,859379.post

Breaking down '14 cornerback prospects (Roberson is one of the CBs discussed) (2-25-14):   http://nfl.si.com/2014/02/25/cornerbacks-2014-nfl-draft/

Combine Day 4 winners (Roberson was picked as a question mark.  He has some work to do to rebuild his stock) (2-25-14):   http://blog.masslive.com/patriots/2014/02/nfl_scouting_combine_2014_jaso.html

Walterfootball's 2014 Combine CB Bench Press Analysis (Roberson had a poor performance with 8 reps) (2-24-14):    http://walterfootball.com/combine2014benchDB.php

Video - Roberson interview at the Combine (2-24-14):    http://www.miamidolphins.com/multimedia/videos/2014-Combine-CB-Marcus-Roberson/f29bc569-458a-42fb-acc8-32b9f0f6e7c1

Prospects with something to prove (Roberson is picked as one of the players) (2-18-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/02/18/2014-nfl-combine-players-with-something-to-prove/

Brugler lists Roberson as his top CB (1-28-14):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24418927/nfl-draft-prospects-top-50-draft-board-10

Roberson declares intent to enter draft (1-3-14):    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000308620/article/florida-cb-marcus-roberson-declares-intent-to-enter-nfl-draft

A look at the SEC prospects in the draft (When healthy, the 6-footer with fluid hips has elite coverage skills.) (12-5-13):    http://www.al.com/sec/index.ssf/2013/12/sec_bonus_sec_dominance_in_the.html

Roberson was again suspended (11-23-13):    http://www.gainesville.com/article/20131123/ARTICLES/131129780#gsc.tab=0

Roberson suspended for violating team rules (11-16-13):    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000282262/article/florida-cb-marcus-roberson-suspended-for-violating-team-rules

Roberson misses third straight game with knee injury (10-6-13):    http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/gatorbytes/2013/10/06/injury-report-florida-cb-marcus-roberson-misses-third-straight-game/

Video - Daniel Jeremiah breaks down Roberson (8-27-13):    http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-videos/0ap2000000223614/Daniel-Jeremiah-breaks-down-Marcus-Roberson

 Purifoy, Roberson to intrigue scouts (8-8-13):    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000227631/article/floridas-loucheiz-purifoy-marcus-roberson-intrigue-scouts

Roberson gets deferred prosecution for underage drinking charge (11-4-11):    http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2011-11-04/sports/os-florida-marcus-roberson-dpa-1104-20111104_1_underage-drinking-charge-prosecution-support-center

Scouting Reports:

Florida Gators Profile Page:    http://www.gatorzone.com/football/bios.php?year=2012&player_id=309

NFL.com profile page: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/marcus-roberson?id=2543581

CBS:    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1877259/marcus-roberson

NFL Draft Scout:   http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=119345&draftyear=2015&genpos=CB

 DetroitLionsDraft Scouting Report: http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2014/03/marcus-roberson-scouting-report/

- Bradley Roby:

Articles:

31 teams including the Lions attended Ohio State's Pro Day (Roby only did the 3 cone drill in 6.78 seconds) (3-7-14): http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/07/nfl-whos-who-attends-ohio-state-pro-day/



2014 Pro Day: Shazier, Hyde battling hamstring injuries (Roby ran a 4.39) (3-7-14):   http://www.cbssports.com/general/blog/rob-rang/24471721/pro-days-ryan-shazier-re-injures-hamstring

OSU's Shazier tweaks hamstring at Pro Day, but posts blazing 40 time (3-7-14):    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000331632/article/ohio-states-ryan-shazier-runs-unofficial-436-40-at-pro-day

Walterfootball Stock Report for DBs (Roby's stock went up.) (2-27-14):    http://walterfootball.com/combine2014stockDB.php

COMBINE: Risers, sliders: Day 4 (Roby is picked as a riser): http://nfl.si.com/2014/02/25/2014-nfl-combine-risers-sliders-day-4/

Brooks: Biggest winners and losers on Day 4 (Brooks picks Roby as a winner.   He clocked an impressive 4.39 40 while posting notable numbers in the vertical (38.5 inches) and broad (10-4) jumps.) (2-25-14): http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap2000000329227/article/justin-gilbert-jason-verrett-stand-out-on-combines-final-day

NFL Combine 2014: Justin Gilbert, Phillip Gaines among Tuesday's top performers (Roby was one of the top performers) (2-25-14): http://mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/02/nfl_combine_2014_cbs_justin_gi.html

Mayock: Top DBs live up to billing at combine (Roby needs technique work) (2-25-14):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329135/article/mayock-gilbert-lives-up-to-billing-pryor-similar-to-bob-sanders

2014 Combine: Dennard, Gilbert make gains (Roby ran a 4.39.  Heart, work ethic and off-field character questions could be hushed by his speed and testing numbers. Roby wasn't unproductive for the Buckeyes, but his inconsistency in 2013 was a red flag.) (2-25-14):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24456496/nfl-combine-gaines-flies-dennard-gilbert-make-gains

Breaking down '14 cornerback prospects (Roby is one of the CBs discussed) (2-25-14):   http://nfl.si.com/2014/02/25/cornerbacks-2014-nfl-draft/

Walterfootball's 2014 Combine CB Bench Press Analysis (He produced a good total of 17 reps) (2-24-14):    http://walterfootball.com/combine2014benchDB.php

Cornerback position highlights Tuesday's combine (Brooks has him in his top 5 CBs) (2-24-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000313247/article/top-5-2014-nfl-draft-prospects-by-position-cornerbacks

Roby - I felt like an employee in college (2-23-14):    http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-02-23/nfl-combine-draft-bradley-roby-ohio-state-college-players-should-get-paid

Burning questions for the combine (He's picked to run the fastest at the Combine) (2-20-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/02/20/2014-combine-questions/

2014 NFL Combine: 10 prospects with the most to gain/lose (Roby is picked as one) (2-19-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24448143/nfl-combine-10-prospects-with-the-most-to-gainlose

Cornerback Bradley Roby grateful for adversity at Ohio State (2-18-14): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/cornerback-bradley-roby-grateful-for-adversity-at-ohio-state-021814

Star DBs on hot seat at combine (Roby is picked as one of the CBs to watch) (2-14-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000325892/article/darqueze-dennard-bradley-roby-top-dbs-to-watch-at-combine

Big Ten player countdown - No. 16 Bradley Roby (1-24-14):    http://espn.go.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/94571/big-ten-postseason-player-rankings-no-16

Think Bradley sat out of Orange Bowl for selfish reasons?   Bradley offended by that notion (1-4-14):     http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2014/01/think_bradley_roby.html

Is Bradley leaving OSU one year too late? (12-19-13):   http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2013/12/is_bradley_roby_leaving_ohio_s.html

After early troubles, Roby improves, faces big stage before heading to the NFL (11-27-13):   http://www.news-herald.com/sports/20131127/ohio-state-football-after-early-troubles-bradley-roby-improves-faces-big-stages-before-heading-to-the-nfl

Roby's so-so junior campaign hurting his draft stock (Some evaluators think he cruised through the year.  However, his combination of athleticism, ball skills and talent will make him a Day One pick, regardless of the questions surrounding his perceived effort.) (12-3-13):    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000292093/article/ohio-state-rb-carlos-hyde-keeps-boosting-nfl-draft-stock

Roby ejected from a game for targeting (10-19-13):   http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2013/10/ohio_state_cornerback_bradley_1.html

Film room - Breaking down Roby (10-3-13):    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000255033/article/film-room-breaking-down-ohio-state-cb-bradley-roby

Charges dropped to disorderly conduct and he received a 1 game suspension (9-7-13):    http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2013/09/ohio_state_cornerback_bradley.html

Roby arrested for a misdemeanor battery (7-22-13):    http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2013/07/details_emerge_on_arrest_of_oh.html

Scouting Reports:

OSU profile page:    http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/bradley_roby_753573.html

NFL.com profile page: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/bradley-roby?id=2543505

CBS:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1759561/bradley-roby

NFL Draft Scout:    http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=111808&draftyear=2015&genpos=CB

Walterfootball:    http://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2014broby.php

Rant sports:   http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/09/11/2014-nfl-draft-scouting-report-ohio-state-cb-bradley-roby/

- Jaylen Watkins:

Articles:

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

Watkins impresses at Combine (2-26-14):   http://espn.go.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/79904/floridas-watkins-impresses-at-combine

Watkins shines at combine (He ran the 40 in 4.41 and bench pressed 22 times.   He didn't participate in the other drills because of an achille tendons injury suffered in the senior bowl.) (2-25-14):   http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/blogs/swamp-things/os--loucheiz-purifoy-flops-jaylen-watkins-shines-at-nfl-scouting-combine-20140225,0,859379.post

Prospects with something to prove (Watkins is picked as one of the players) (2-18-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/02/18/2014-nfl-combine-players-with-something-to-prove/

Preparation is the key to former Florida CB Watkins' success (2-15-14):http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/preparation-is-the-key-to-former-florida-cb-watkins-success-021514

Senior Bowl: Florida's Jaylen Watkins fulfills quest (1-25-14):http://www.pnj.com/article/20140125/SPORTS/301250030/Senior-Bowl-Florida-s-Jaylen-Watkins-fulfills-quest

USA Today's Biggest Winners from the Senior Bowl (Watkins is picked as one.   Watkins then came to the Senior Bowl and proved he can be an NFL cornerback. At points, Watkins broke on routes faster than the wide receivers he was covering, and his ball skills were among the best in attendance.) (1-23-14):    http://q.usatoday.com/2014/01/23/biggest-winners-losers-senior-bowl-tajh-boyd-aaron-donald/

Hoge's 10 takeaways from the Senior Bowl (Watkins’ ball skills were impressive. Watkins is 5-11 3/8, 194, and showed good instincts and quickness.) (1-23-14):   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/01/23/hoge-10-takeaways-from-the-senior-bowl/

Draftcountdown's Wednesday Report (Watkins suffered an ankle injury and was seen limping) (1-23-14):    http://www.draftcountdown.com/features/SeniorBowl/reports/Practices/South-Wednesday.php

Watkins flashed at times during Senior Bowl Practices before injuring his foot (1-22-14):    http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/article-BryanBroaddusBlog/Scouts-Eye-Mike-Davis-Billy-Turner-Shine-For-South/4cca79df-08df-44ef-ab4f-0a67c09edba3

Florida's Jaylen Watkins impressing coaches (1-22-14):http://m.jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/544821/ryan-ohalloran/2014-01-22/ufs-watkins-impressing-coaches

Pauline's Senior Bowl Wrap-Up: Day 3 (Watkins exceeded all expectations. Watkins, 5-foot-11, 194, was constantly breaking up passes every day and rarely got beat.) 1-22-14):http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Paulines-Senior-Bowl-Wrap-Up-Day-3/4fea0430-0687-4cfa-b13c-7b369aeafbb5

CBS Tuesday Notes (Watkins shined on Tuesday.   He broke up several passes) (1-21-14):    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24415999/senior-bowl-another-mixed-bag-from-the-north-qbs-on-tuesday

Rotoworld Tuesday Notes (He was excellent on coverage on Tuesday) (1-21-14):   http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/46066/351/senior-bowl-notes-tuesday

Optimum Scouting Tuesday Notes (He’s still not great with his hands and needs to keep a squared relationship to receivers in his off man pedal technique, but he’s an athletic corner that got his hands on throws today and proved himself to be coachable.) (1-21-14):    http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-senior-bowl-tuesday-south-practice-notes.html

Draftcountdown's Tuesday South Report (Watkins may be best known for his aggressive, physical style today he showed both the ability to press at the line of scrimmage but also the quick feet and fluid hips to turn and run with wideouts in coverage) (1-21-14):    http://www.draftcountdown.com/features/SeniorBowl/reports/Practices/South-Tuesday.php

Walterfootball Tuesday South Practice Report (Watkins had a good day.   He moves well and has some agility to go with the speed.    He has athleticism, but needs to improve on his ability to play the ball) (1-21-14):     http://walterfootball.com/seniorbowl2014practice4.php

Detroit Lions' Teryl Austin was 'like a father figure' for Florida Gators in 2010 (1-20-14):     http://www.freep.com/article/20140120/SPORTS01/301200124/detroit-lions-teryl-austin-jaylen-watkins

Scouting Reports:

Watkins Gators Profile Page: http://www.gatorzone.com/football/bios.php?year=2012&player_id=246

NFL.com profile page: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/jaylen-watkins?id=2543707

CBS: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1737108/jaylen-watkins

NFL Draft Scout Scouting Report: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=113502&draftyear=2014&genpos=CB

Walterfootball:    http://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2014broby.php

Walterfootball's CB Rankings (Watkins ranked 17):      http://walterfootball.com/draft2014CB.php

 Safeties (Brooks, Clinton-Dix, Dixon and Pryor):

- Terrence Brooks:

Articles:

Walterfootball Stock Report for DBs (Brooks' stock went up.   He stood out at the combine and really helped his cause on draft day) (2-27-14):    http://walterfootball.com/combine2014stockDB.php

Tuesday's NFL combine superlatives (Brooks ran the fastest 40, 4.42, out of the Safeties) (2-25-14): http://q.usatoday.com/2014/02/25/tuesdays-nfl-combine-superlatives-justin-gilbert-jonathan-dowling-terrence-brooks/

Video - Florida State safety Terrence Brooks talks about his combine experiences (2-14-14):  http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/nfl/166838339645/0/terrence-brooks-at-the-nfl-combine

Scout's Take - Brooks flashed the skills to be an effective NFL player at the Senior Bowl (1-28-14):    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000318919/article/scouts-take-dee-ford-most-dominant-player-at-senior-bowl

Florida State's Brooks impresses (1-23-14):   http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2014-01-23/sports/chi-terrence-brooks-bears-turning-heads-20140123_1_chicago-bears-terrence-brooks-senior-bowl

TFY's Senior Bowl Notes on Terrence Brooks (1-22-14):    http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9301

Brooks - Unheralded recruit to future draft pick (11-21-13):   http://www.seminoles.com/sports/mellor/spec-rel/112113aac.html

Scouting Reports:

FSU Profile Page:   http://www.seminoles.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/terrence_brooks_706925.html

NFL.com:    http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/terrence-brooks?id=2543712

CBS:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1737623/terrence-brooks

NFL Draft Scout:    http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=105626&draftyear=2014&genpos=FS

The Sideline View:   http://www.thesidelineview.com/scouting-report/terrence-brooks

- S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix:

Articles:

Three players who could go early in the draft (One of the players mentioned is Clinton-Dix) (2-27-14): http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/68442344/ha-ha-clinton-dix-calvin-pryor-jimmie-ward-safeties-nfl-draft

Combine's top talkers (Clinton-Dix is picked as one) (2-27-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329637/article/michael-sam-jadeveon-clowney-among-combines-top-talkers

2014 NFL Draft: What comes next for clubs after combine? (Kirwan says Clinton-Dix moved up in the draft) (2-26-14):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/24457769/nfl-draft-what-comes-next-clubs-after-combine

Detroit Lions’ top 5 best options for NFL draft (Clinton-Dix 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

NFL Combine 2014: Justin Gilbert, Phillip Gaines among Tuesday's top performers (Clinton-Dix was one of the top performers) (2-25-14): http://mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/02/nfl_combine_2014_cbs_justin_gi.html

Combine Day 4 winners (Clinton-Dix was picked as a winner.  It was Clinton-Dix's work in coverage drills that drew praise from analysts and solidified his status.) (2-25-14):   http://blog.masslive.com/patriots/2014/02/nfl_scouting_combine_2014_jaso.html

First safety drafted? Clinton-Dix, Pryor square off (2-25-14):    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329052/article/ha-ha-clintondix-calvin-pryor-square-off

Mayock: Top DBs live up to billing at combine (he's a prototype free safety) (2-25-14):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329135/article/mayock-gilbert-lives-up-to-billing-pryor-similar-to-bob-sanders

Video - Primetime chats with Dennard and Clinton-Dix (2-25-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000329152/Primetime-chats-with-Dennard-and-Clinton-Dix

Video - Clinton-Dix happy with his NFL Scouting Combine performance (2-25-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000329155/Clinton-Dix-happy-with-his-NFL-Scouting-Combine-performance

Video - Where will Clinton-Dix go? (2-25-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000329142/Where-will-Clinton-Dix-go

Detroit Lions going back to free and strong safety designations, altering evaluation process (2-25-14):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/detroit_lions_going_back_to_fr.html

Video - Clinton-Dix 40 yd dash (2-25-14):    http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000329017/Clinton-Dix-40-yard-dash

2014 Combine: Dennard, Gilbert make gains (Clinton-Dix confirmed his evaluation as a top ranked Safety after he ran a 4.52) (2-25-14):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24456496/nfl-combine-gaines-flies-dennard-gilbert-make-gains

Walterfootball's 2014 Combine CB Bench Press Analysis (He only had a disappointing 11 reps) (2-24-14):    http://walterfootball.com/combine2014benchDB.php

Lions could have their choice between two very different safeties (Pryor is discussed) (2-24-14):http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-could-have-their-choice-between-two-very-different-safeties/b877b6a9-d348-4e61-ad94-aa91b8340c75

Tale of two Safeties - Pryor, Clinton Dix offer different skill sets (2-24-14):   http://www.jsonline.com/sports/tale-of-2-safeties-pryor-clinton-dix-offer-different-skill-sets-b99211892z1-246815461.html

At Safety, it's a two-deep draft class (2-24-14):    http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140224_At_safety__it_s_a_two-deep_NFL_draft_class.html

Worst part about being named Ha Ha Clinton Dix (2-24-14):    http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2014/02/worst_part_about_being_named_h.html

Calvin Pryor, Ha Ha Clinton-Dix debate who is best safety at NFL Combine (2-23-14):http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140223/calvin-pryor-ha-ha-clinton-dix-debate-who-is-best-safety-at-nfl-combine

Is Clinton-Dix the best Safety in the draft?   Depends on who you ask (2-19-14):   http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2014/02/is_alabamas_haha_clinton-dix_t.html

Mayock has Pryor ranked ahead of Clinton-Dix (2-17-14):    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000326222/article/mike-mayocks-position-rankings-for-2014-nfl-draft

The SEC's top 25 players - No. 22 Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (1-21-14):     http://espn.go.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/78491/the-secs-25-best-players-no-22-3

Clinton-Dix says he's healed from knee surgery (12-30-13):   http://www.nola.com/sugarbowl/index.ssf/2013/12/alabama_free_safety_ha_ha_clin.html

Clinton-Dix had surgery for a torn meniscus (12-3-13):    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000292296/article/teammate-wishes-ha-ha-clintondix-well-after-surgery

One scout questioned Clinton-Dix's consistency.  He shows flashes, but that's it (near the bottom of the article) (11-8-13):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000278368/article/blueprint-for-interim-coaches-49ers-resurgent-defense-and-more

HaHa Clinton-Dix reinstated by NCAA after serving a two-game suspension (10-18-13):http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2013/10/haha_clinton-dix_reinstated_by.html

HaHa Clinton-Dix suspension (10-3-13):   http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20131003/MULTIMEDIA/131009916#gsc.tab=0

Scouting Reports:

Ha Ha Clinton-Dix Bio - ROLLTIDE.COM - University of Alabama: http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/ha_ha_clinton_dix_797985.html

CBS: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2028292/hasean-clinton-dix

NFL.com profile page: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/ha%20ha-clinton-dix?id=2543470

NFP Scouting Report:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=13

Walterfootball: http://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2014hclintondix.php

NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=119331&draftyear=2015&genpos=FS

Rant Sports:    http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/08/05/2014-nfl-draft-scouting-report-alabama-fs-ha-ha-clinton-dix/

-Ahmad Dixon:

Articles:

Tuesday's NFL combine superlatives (Dixon had the shortest broad jump out of the Safeties) (2-25-14): http://q.usatoday.com/2014/02/25/tuesdays-nfl-combine-superlatives-justin-gilbert-jonathan-dowling-terrence-brooks/

Dixon sees Williams like family, big brother (2-12-14):    http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/article-RowanKavner/Ahmad-Dixon-Sees-Williams-Like-Family-Big-Brother/9ca99260-2fa2-4b3e-9138-d0f96217ccfc

Top defensive players to watch at Combine (Dixon is one of the players mentioned as a middle round prospect) (2-20-14):   http://blogs.atlantafalcons.com/2014/02/20/top-defensive-players-watch-nfl-combine/

Top 25 players in the Big 12 - No 9 Ahmad Dixon (1-29-14):    http://espn.go.com/blog/big12/post/_/id/79698/top-25-players-in-the-big-12-no-9

Dixon a good fit for the Lions (1-28-14):    http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/01/28/2014-nfl-draft-safety-ahmad-dixon-a-good-fit-for-the-detroit-lions/

Hard-hitting Dixon meets with Lions, looks to dispel pre-draft concerns (1-28-14):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/hard-hitting_baylor_safety_ahm.html

Move toward big receivers means need for big corners (He had a big hit on Janis in the first day of practice) (1-24-14):    http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/move-toward-big-receivers-means-need-for-big-corners/article_38f582d6-869b-507b-9f84-c9a9d24f951d.html

TFY's Senior Bowl Notes on Dixon (1-22-14):    http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9291

Draft Countdown's Tuesday Senior Bowl North Notes (Dixon's physical nature was on display, but he struggled with coverage responsibilities) (1-21-14):    http://www.draftcountdown.com/features/SeniorBowl/reports/Practices/North-Tuesday.php

Brook's top 5 Safeties (Dixon is ranked 5) (1-5-14):    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000313255/article/top-5-2014-nfl-draft-prospects-by-position-safeties

Assault charges from early September dropped (12-18-13):    http://collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com/2013/12/baylor-bear-ahmad-dixon-cleared-on-assault-charges-from-early-september.html/

Dixon and opposing coach on targeting (12-3-13):    http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/baylor/football/baylor-s-ahmad-dixon-no-bad-intentions/article_861b41ac-efe1-5c71-b004-6f145c27327f.html

Dixon ejected from a game for targeting a WR (11-30-13):    http://collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com/2013/11/watch-the-gif-of-baylors-ahmad-dixon-targeting-hit-on-tcus-trevone-boykin.html/

Dixon leading prospect on overlooked defense:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000285471/article/baylor-s-ahmad-dixon-leading-prospect-on-overlooked-defense

Dixon arrested for for assault (9-27-13):    http://collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com/2013/09/baylors-ahmad-dixon-reportedly-arrested-for-assault.html/

Scouting Report:

Baylor Profile Page:    http://www.baylorbears.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/ahmad_dixon_713352.html

NFL.com:    http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/ahmad-dixon?id=2543696

CBS Scouting Report:    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1737155/ahmad-dixon

NFL Draft Scout:    http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=106862&draftyear=2014&genpos=SS

Walterfootball's Safety Rankings (Dixon is ranked 11):    http://walterfootball.com/draft2014S.php

Video - Dixon highlights:    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MK-eILuV_xk

- Calvin Pryor:

Articles:

Three players who could go early in the draft (One of the players mentioned is Pryor) (2-27-14): http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/68442344/ha-ha-clinton-dix-calvin-pryor-jimmie-ward-safeties-nfl-draft

Nine players that impressed Brandt (Pryor is one of the nine players) (2-26-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329257/article/johnny-manziel-sammy-watkins-among-combine-standouts

NFL Combine 2014: Justin Gilbert, Phillip Gaines among Tuesday's top performers (Pryor was one of the top performers) (2-25-14): http://mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/02/nfl_combine_2014_cbs_justin_gi.html

First safety drafted? Clinton-Dix, Pryor square off (2-25-14):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329052/article/ha-ha-clintondix-calvin-pryor-square-off

Mayock: Top DBs live up to billing at combine (Pryor is a bigger version of Bob Sanders) (2-25-14):    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329135/article/mayock-gilbert-lives-up-to-billing-pryor-similar-to-bob-sanders

Detroit Lions going back to free and strong safety designations, altering evaluation process (2-25-14):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/detroit_lions_going_back_to_fr.html

Video - Pryor: I'm a playmaker (2-25-14):    http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000329097/Pryor-I-m-a-playmaker

2014 Combine: Dennard, Gilbert make gains (Pryor ran a 4.62) (2-25-14):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24456496/nfl-combine-gaines-flies-dennard-gilbert-make-gains

Walterfootball's 2014 Combine CB Bench Press Analysis (Pryor had a quality 18 reps) (2-24-14):    http://walterfootball.com/combine2014benchDB.php

Monday's winners and losers (Pryor is picked as a guy in the spotlight for Day 4) (2-24-14): http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap2000000328922/article/jadeveon-clowney-aaron-donald-shine-michael-sam-struggles

Lions could have their choice between two very different safeties (Pryor is discussed) (2-24-14): http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-could-have-their-choice-between-two-very-different-safeties/b877b6a9-d348-4e61-ad94-aa91b8340c75

Tale of two Safeties - Pryor, Clinton Dix offer different skill sets (2-24-14):   http://www.jsonline.com/sports/tale-of-2-safeties-pryor-clinton-dix-offer-different-skill-sets-b99211892z1-246815461.html

At Safety, it's a two-deep draft class (2-24-14):    http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140224_At_safety__it_s_a_two-deep_NFL_draft_class.html

Calvin Pryor, Ha Ha Clinton-Dix debate who is best safety at NFL Combine (2-23-14): http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140223/calvin-pryor-ha-ha-clinton-dix-debate-who-is-best-safety-at-nfl-combine

Mayock has Pryor as his top safety (2-17-14):    http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap2000000326222/article/precombine-position-rankings-for-2014-nfl-draft

Pryor is picked as one of the Safeties to watch at Combine (2-14-14):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000325892/article/darqueze-dennard-bradley-roby-top-dbs-to-watch-at-combine

Pryor is building draft momentum (Many teams have him ahead of Clinton-Dix) (2-4-14):    http://q.usatoday.com/2014/02/04/q-mock-draft-22-louisville-cardinals-calvin-pryor-climbs-the-ranks/

Pryor is compared to Mike Brown (2-4-14):   http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=CFB&id=132688&line=29615&spln=1

NFL Prospect focus (Pryor is discussed) (12-21-13):   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-Prospect-Focus-Louisville.html

Scouting Reports:

Louisville Profile Page:   http://www.gocards.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/calvin_pryor_755975.html

NFL.com:   http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/calvin-pryor?id=2543469

CBS:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1851284/calvin-pryor

NFP:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=36

NFL Draft Scout:   http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=119927&draftyear=2015&genpos=FS

Rantsports:     http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/01/05/2014-nfl-draft-scouting-report-louisville-fs-calvin-pryor/

Defensive Ends (Kareem Martin):

Articles:

Mayock's Combine Takeaway (Martin can get skinny. He can get through small areas and make plays." Martin (6-6, 272) ran a 4.72 40 and had a 35 1/2-inch vertical jump) (2-24-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000328861/article/mayock-pitts-donald-just-as-impressive-as-clowney-at-combine

Video - HD VIDEO: UNC DE Kareem Martin (2-23-14):  http://profootball.scout.com/2/1377819.html

Two Broncos inspire Martin (2-22-14):   http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Two-Broncos-Inspire-Draft-Prospect/521ef5e4-abdb-4f82-8208-de07ada8e4d8

Top defensive players to watch at Combine (Martin is one of the players mentioned as a middle round prospect) (2-20-14):   http://blogs.atlantafalcons.com/2014/02/20/top-defensive-players-watch-nfl-combine/

Countdown to Combine (2-19-14):  http://espn.go.com/blog/cincinnati-bengals/post/_/id/5776/bengals-nfl-draft-combine-defensive-line-countdown

Senior Bowl North Practice (Martin did little to separate himself from the others) (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

TFY's Senior Bowl Notes on Kareem Martin (1-22-14):    http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9291

2014 NFL Draft Stock Report (Martin's stock is down) (12-30-14):   http://walterfootball.com/draft2014stock_17.php

A look at 5 draft prospects (Martin is discussed as one of the best pass rushers) (2-8-14):     http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20140208-what-is-cowboys-tiebreaker-position-in-upcoming-nfl-draft.ece

ACC's 2013 Top 25 players - No 14 Kareem Martin (1-27-14):     http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/66760/2013-top-25-player-countdown-no-14-2

Senior Bowl North Practice (Martin had an impressive play in the 11-on-11 scrimmage when he blew up a run in the backfield and hugged James White a few yards short of the line of scrimmage. Martin had some losses in the one-on-ones) (1-22-14):    http://walterfootball.com/seniorbowl2014practice5.php

Martin wants to see big picture in draft (1-22-14):    http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/01/22/4632165/unc-defensive-end-kareem-martin.html

Detroit Lions Draft Senior Bowl Notebook (Kareem Martin made little impact throughout practice, struggling to use his upper body to win 1 v. 1’s.) (1-21-14):    http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2014/01/senior-bowl-day-2-notebook/

Martin leads dynamic UNC defense (11-19-13):   http://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2013/11/kareem-martin-leads-dynamic-unc-defense

Martin traveled long road to become face of  UNC's defense (8-26-13):   http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/08/26/3137180/unc-senior-kareem-martin-traveled.html

Scouting Reports:

UNC Profile Page:   http://www.goheels.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=205497668

NFL.com:   http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/kareem-martin?id=2543738

CBS:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1737549/kareem-martin

NFP:    http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=119

NFL Draft Scout:   http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=110117&draftyear=2014&genpos=de

Walterfootball Scouting Report:   http://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2014kmartin.php

Rant sports:   http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/01/07/2014-nfl-draft-scouting-report-north-carolina-de-kareem-martin/

The Sideline View:   http://thesidelineview.com/scouting-report/kareem-martin

Defensive Tackles (Aaron Donald):

-Aaron Donald:

Articles:

College Football 24/7's Top Draft Prospect Takeaways of the Week (Donald is the best DT in the draft) (3-7-14):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000331686/article/sammy-watkins-khalil-mack-solidify-spots-near-top-of-draft

2014 Pro Days: Pittsburgh DT Donald continues climb (3-3-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24466052/pro-days-penn-state-dt-donald-continues-climb

Aaron Donald validates dominant combine workout (3-3-14): http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/03/aaron-donald-validates-dominant-combine-workout/

Video - NFL Comparisons: Aaron Donald (3-1-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap2000000329734/NFL-Comparisons-Aaron-Donald

Who made/who lost money at the NFL Combine? (Donald 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

What we learned: 25 post-combine takeaways (Donald is short but stout.   He had a tremendous combine.) (2-26-14):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329324/article/25-things-we-learned-from-the-nfl-scouting-combine

Kind of a big deal: Undersized combine stars (Donald 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

2014 NFL Draft: What comes next for clubs after combine? (Kirwan says Donald moved up in the draft) (2-26-14):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/24457769/nfl-draft-what-comes-next-clubs-after-combine

Optimum Scouting's 10 takeaways from the Combine (Donald was a big winner.  He finished second in bench reps among defensive linemen on Sunday, he posted the best forty-time among interior defensive linemen, a tremendously fast 4.65, looking balanced throughout his run) (2-26-14):    http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-nfl-combine-10-takeaways-from-monday.html

2014 NFL combine: 10 takeaways from Indianapolis (Donald stole Clowney's spotlight, dazzling during combine drills the same way he did throughout the 2013 season) (2-25-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24456993/nfl-combine-10-takeaways-from-indianapolis

NFL draft: Scouting combine winners and losers (Donald 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

Did Bridgewater blow it? Combine truths, myths (He thinks Donald will be an impactful pro) (2-25-14):    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329103/article/jadeveon-clowney-sammy-watkins-dazzle-as-myths-truths-swirl

Notes from Indianapolis: Part III (He says Donald has had a great offseason and may be drafted in the teens) (2-25-14):    http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Notes-from-Indianapolis-Part-III.html

Video - Donald: Experience all-around the line is 'going to help me out' (2-24-14): http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/video/1ft6r51a6o6xc14ovkq1e6oo3s

Video - Aaron Donald dominates combine (2-24-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000328912/Aaron-Donald-dominates-combine

 Aaron Donald outperforms Jadeveon Clowney (2-24-14): http://q.usatoday.com/2014/02/24/nfl-combine-monday-top-performers-aaron-donald-telvin-smith/ 

Monday's Combine winners and losers: Who is this man? (Donald picked as a winner) (2-24-14): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/monday-s-combine-winner-and-losers-who-is-this-man-022414

Monday's combine risers,sliders (Donald picked as a riser) (2-24-14):  http://nfl.si.com/2014/02/24/aaron-donald-michael-sam-2014-nfl-combine-risers-sliders/

 Clayton's Monday Combine Observations (Donald was the most impressive interior lineman) (2-24-14): http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2014/story/_/id/10513222/draft-keeps-looking-better-combine-progresses 

 Mayock's Combine Takeaway (Donald just as impressive as Clowney) (2-24-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000328861/article/mayock-pitts-donald-just-as-impressive-as-clowney-at-combine

 NFL Combine 2014: Monday's studs and duds (Donald is picked as a stud) (2-24-14): http://www.mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/02/nfl_combine_2014_mondays_studs.html

Monday's winners and losers (Donald is picked as a winner) (2-24-14): http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap2000000328922/article/jadeveon-clowney-aaron-donald-shine-michael-sam-struggles

2014 NFL Combine: Five takeaways from Monday (Donald turns in elite numbers) (2-24-14):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24455968/nfl-combine-five-takeaways-from-monday

2014 NFL combine: Pitt's Aaron Donald -- not Clowney -- big winner (2-24-14):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24455561/nfl-combine-pitts-aaron-donald----not-clowney----big-winner

Aaron Donald picked as winner from Day 4 of the Combine (His 4.68 40-yard dash was faster than both Anquan Boldin and Jerry Rice. His 9-foot-8 broad jump was best among defensive tackles and put him high when compared to defensive ends that are 30 pounds lighter than him. In terms of power, his 35 bench reps were bested only by Boston College's Ramsey Caleb.) (2-24-14):   http://blog.masslive.com/patriots/2014/02/nfl_scouting_combine_2014_jade.html

TFY's Combine News and Notes from Monday (Aaron Donald is a possibility for the Cowboys in round 1) (2-24-14): http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9469

Walterfootball's Combine D-line Field Drills Recap (He had a superb combine.   He ran a 4.68 and continued to excel with his burst, athleticism and strength) (2-24-14):    http://walterfootball.com/combine2014workoutDL.php

Walterfootball's Combine D-line Bench Press Recap (He started his combine strong with 35 reps) (2-23-14):    http://walterfootball.com/combine2014benchDL.php

Video - Donald: Experience all-around the line is 'going to help me out' (2-23-14): http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/video/1ft6r51a6o6xc14ovkq1e6oo3s

Video - Donald's 40 yd dash: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/video/n0o0f36m04yl1pi95ycfnmkwb

Video - Donald vs Suh in the 40 yd dash (2-23-14): http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/video/jv5clqxhffs0zvusxw0rr8un/a>

Aaron Donald expects to make instant impact (2-22-14): http://www.usatoday.com/videos/sports/nfl/draft/2014/02/22/5726499/

Is Pitt's Donald the next Atkins? (2-21-14): http://mmqb.si.com/2014/02/21/geno-atkins-aaron-donald-nfl-draft/

TFY's Friday Combine news and notes (Donald's speed is discussed) (2-21-14): http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9434

TFY's Combines News and Notes - Thursday (Donald is discussed) (2-20-14):  http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9424

Top defensive players to watch at Combine (Donald is one of the players mentioned as a middle round prospect) (2-20-14):   http://blogs.atlantafalcons.com/2014/02/20/top-defensive-players-watch-nfl-combine/

A look at 5 draft prospects (Donald is discussed) (2-8-14):     http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20140208-what-is-cowboys-tiebreaker-position-in-upcoming-nfl-draft.ece

Donald a top 50 pick (2-5-14):    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000323924/article/savage-pittsburghs-aaron-donald-a-top50-draft-pick

Top 25 ACC players - No 2 Aaron Donald (1-31-14):    http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/66921/top-25-player-countdown-no-2-3?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Walterfootball's Draft Stock after Senior Bowl (Aaron Donald's stock is up) (1-27-14):    http://walterfootball.com/draft2014stock_20.php

Donald picked as a riser from the Senior Bowl (1-27-14):    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24420410/senior-bowl-auburns-dee-ford-headlines-list-of-risers-fallers

NFP Sunday Blitz (He's compared to Geno Atkins.   He use his great leverage, ability with his hands and incredible quickness to wreak havoc and win most one-on-one battles with the offensive linemen) (1-26-14):    http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Sunday-Blitz-7757.html

Senior Bowl: Money Makers And Missed Opportunities (Donald was picked as a money maker.   He was consistently the most disruptive interior line presence on either roster. While he’s short at just over six feet tall and under 290 pounds, he showed great quickness and more than enough strength to handle taking on opposing guards.) (1-26-14):    http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2405/20140126/senior_bowl_money_makers_and_missed_opportunities/

Rob Rang on Aaron Brown (1-25-14):     http://blogs.post-gazette.com/sports/2013-06-20-18-53-28/pitt-redshirt-diaries/40404-rob-rang-on-aaron-donald-s-senior-bowl-and-draft-stock

Aaron Donald impresses in the Senior Bowl (1-25-14):     http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/01/25/aaron-donald-impresses-at-the-senior-bowl/

Pitt D-lineman shining at Senior Bowl (1-24-14):     http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/Pitt/2014/01/25/Pitt-defensive-lineman-shining-at-Senior-Bowl/stories/201401250032

NFL Draft Watch: DT Aaron Donald (1-24-14):     http://espn.go.com/blog/pittsburgh-steelers/post/_/id/4485/nfl-draft-watch-dt-aaron-donald

Senior Bowl Risers and Fallers (Donald was picked as a riser) (1-24-14):     http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24420410/senior-bowl-auburns-dee-ford-headlines-list-of-risers-fallers

Senior Bowl Thoughts (Donald was the most impressive player in person. He absolutely dominated one-on-one drills, and did it with a blend of power and speed. There are obvious comparisons to Bengals All-Pro DT Geno Atkins, who similarly dominated the Senior Bowl in 2010 at 6-1½ and 293 pounds.) (1-23-14):    http://mmqb.si.com/2014/01/23/senior-bowl-thoughts/

Optimum Scouting Wednesday Report (He was once again absolutely dominant for the 3rd day in a row.  In one on one’s, the Pitt product was unblockable (and it wasn’t close) with the exception of his matchups with Tyler Larson and Jack Mewhort.) (1-22-14):    http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-senior-bowl-wednesday-north-practice-notes.html

Aaron Donald isn't short on talent (1-22-14):    http://q.usatoday.com/2014/01/22/pittsburgh-panthers-aaron-donald-isnt-short-on-talent-nfl-draft-senior-bowl/

Martin wants to see big picture in draft (Donald's Senior Bowl performance is discussed.  He showed quick hands and explosive power in Wednesday's practice) (1-22-14):    http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/01/22/4632165/unc-defensive-end-kareem-martin.html

Dee Ford, Aaron Donald lead top lineman at Senior Bowl (1-21-14):    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000316428/article/dee-ford-aaron-donald-lead-top-linemen-at-senior-bowl

Donald looks dominant in drills (1-21-14):    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000316422/article/pittsburghs-aaron-donald-looks-dominant-in-senior-bowl-drills

Optimum Scouting Tuesday Report (he was certainly solid on day two. The most impressive takeaway today was Donald’s ability at the point of attack against double teams, winning with lower balance and hand strength.) (1-21-14):    http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-senior-bowl-tuesday-north-practice-notes.html

2014 Senior Bowl: Trio of lineman highlight physical North practice (he projects best as a pass-rush specialist three-technique defensive tackle in the 4-3 alignment.  He could emerge as an 8-10 sack threat in the NFL) (1-21-14):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24416034/senior-bowl-trio-of-lineman-highlight-physical-north-practice

NFL RealGM Monday Practice Note (He picked Donald as the biggest winner) (1-20-14):   http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2402/20140120/senior_bowl_practice_day_1/

Optimum Scouting Monday Report (He was picked as one of the biggest winners) (1-20-14):    http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-senior-bowl-north-monday-practice-notes.html

2014 Senior Bowl: 10 observations from Monday's North practice (He was an unstoppable force on Monday. Like his play all season, the Pitt defensive tackle was extremely quick in drills and was relentless from snap to whistle. His burst and anticipation off the snap and active energy to fight through and around blocks make him tough for any blocker to handle) (1-20-14):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24415252/senior-bowl-10-observations-from-mondays-north-practice

NFP NFL Prospect Focus:  Aaron Donald (12-14-13):   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-Prospect-Focus-Aaron-Donald-and-William-Clark.html

Aaron Donald is college's most explosive DT (11-23-13):    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24270660/nfl-draft-pitts-aaron-donald-is-college-footballs-most-explosive-dt

Brooks: Aaron Donald might be next Geno Atkins (11-19-13):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000284809/article/brooks-pittsburghs-aaron-donald-might-be-next-geno-atkins

Scouting Reports:

Pittsburgh Profile Page:   http://www.pittsburghpanthers.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/aaron_donald_710949.html

NFL.com:    http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/aaron-donald?id=2543485

CBS:    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1737460/aaron-donald

NFP Scouting Report:    http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=34

Draft Scout:    http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=106898&draftyear=2014&genpos=DT

Walterfootball Scouting Report:    http://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2014adonald.php

Walterfootball's DT Ranking (Aaron Donald is ranked 5th):    http://walterfootball.com/draft2014DT.php

Linebackers (Shazier): 

- Ryan Shazier:

Articles:

Five top underrated prospects (Shazier is picked as one) (3-8-14): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Five-top-underrated-prospects-9320.html

2014 NFL Draft: Week One Pro Day Takeaways (Shazier had a terrific pro day, but he's chasing Mack who is viewed as a top 6 lock) (3-7-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24472232/nfl-draft-week-one-pro-day-takeaways

31 teams including the Lions attended Ohio State's Pro Day (Shazier ran between 4.35 and 4.41)(3-7-14): http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/07/nfl-whos-who-attends-ohio-state-pro-day/

2014 Pro Day: Shazier, Hyde battling hamstring injuries (3-17-14):   http://www.cbssports.com/general/blog/rob-rang/24471721/pro-days-ryan-shazier-re-injures-hamstring

OSU's Shazier tweaks hamstring at Pro Day, but posts blazing 40 time (3-7-14):    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000331632/article/ohio-states-ryan-shazier-runs-unofficial-436-40-at-pro-day

Shazier runs unofficial 4.36 at OSU's Pro Day and tweaks hamstring (3-7-14):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000331632/article/ryan-shazier-timed-in-unofficial-436-in-40-at-buckeyes-pro-day

Shazier looks to cement first round status (3-7-14):    http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/ohio-state-lb-shazier-looks-to-cement-first-round-status-030714

OSU LB Ryan Shazier be leaping up draft boards (2-27-14): http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2014/02/27/ryan-shazier-ohio-state-combine/5878255/

What we learned: 25 post-combine takeaways (Shazier had the best vertical jump at 42 inches) (2-26-14):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329324/article/25-things-we-learned-from-the-nfl-scouting-combine

2014 NFL Combine: 10 Takeaways From Monday (Shazier showed how explosive he is with his 42 in vertical jump.   He should be in the top 25 now): http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-nfl-combine-10-takeaways-from-monday.html

Notes from Indianapolis: Part III (He says Shazier was impressive in the drills he did do.  Shazier could be the perfect Will LB for a 4-3 team) (2-25-14):    http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Notes-from-Indianapolis-Part-III.html

NFL Monday Combine Musings: Under-the-radar free agents to watch (Willie Young is one of the FAs. Also mentioned is Shazier adding 15 lbs should help his draft stock) (2-24-14):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/24455898/nfl-monday-combine-musings-under-the-radar-free-agents-to-watch

Walterfootball 2014 Combine LB Bench Press (Shazier is a fringe first rounder and had 25 reps) (2-23-14):    http://walterfootball.com/combine2014benchLB.php

What we learned - Takeaways from Sunday at Combine (Shazier dealing with tweaked hamstring) (2-23-14):    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000328511/article/what-we-learned-takeaways-from-sunday-at-nfl-combine

Video - Shazier interview at the combine (2-23-14):   http://www.usatoday.com/videos/sports/nfl/2014/02/23/5768581/

Barr, Shazier lead LBs seeing big combine (2-19-14):   http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap2000000326588/article/anthony-barr-ryan-shazier-lead-lbs-seeking-big-combine

NFP Prospect Focus - Shazier and Roby (2-18-14):   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-prospect-focus-Ryan-Shazier-and-Brad-Roby.html

Combine Preview - Getting to know Shazier (2-14-14):   http://www.nj.com/super-bowl/index.ssf/2014/02/nfl_combine_preview_getting_to_know_potential_jets_draft_pick_ryan_shazier.html

How Shazier overcame constant name-calling and won over Urban Meyer with his heart of gold (1-3-14):   http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2014/01/how_ohio_states_ryan_shazier_o.html

Shazier receives second round grade (12-30-13):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000306991/article/ohio-state-lb-ryan-shazier-receives-secondround-draft-grade

Scout - Have to consider Shazier over Mosley (12-23-13):    http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=CFB&id=132129&line=28938&spln=1

Shazier could be a first round pick, but is he big enough (12-18-13):   http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2013/12/ryan_shazier_could_be_a_first-.html

Size an issue for Shazier? (12-3-13):     http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000292093/article/ohio-state-rb-carlos-hyde-keeps-boosting-nfl-draft-stock

Shazier shares special bond with dad (9-28-13):   http://buckeyextra.dispatch.com/content/stories/2013/09/27/gameday/cover-shazier.html

Shazier compared to Derrick Johnson (9-26-13):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000250929/article/austin-seferianjenkins-eric-ebron-setting-bar-for-college-tes

Scouting Reports:     

OSU profile page:   http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/ryan_shazier_758525.html

NFL.com:    http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/ryan-shazier?id=2543486

CBS:    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1824417/ryan-shazier

NFP:    http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=32

NFL Draft Scout:    http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=119571&draftyear=2014&genpos=OLB

The Sideline View:    http://thesidelineview.com/scouting-report/ryan-shazier