2013 NFL Draft Random Thoughts

[TheImmortalGoud]

Senior Bowl

Montee Ball, RB, Wisconsin

Philip Lutzenkirchen, TE, Auburn

Reid Fragel, OT, Ohio State
Xavier Nixon, OT, Florida
Dallas Thomas, OT, Tennessee

Hugh Thornton, OG, Illinois

Brian Schwenke, C, California

Jarvis Jenkins, DT, Georgia

Datone Jones, DE, UCLA
Michael Buchanan, DE, Illinois
Malliciah Goodman, DE, Clemson

Kevin Reddick, ILB, North Carolina

Arthur Brown, OLB, Kansas State

Johnthan Banks, CB, Mississippi State

Johnathan Cyprien, S, FIU

NFLPA Bowl Game

Dave Kruger, DT, Utah

[TheImmortalGoud]

Rotoworld

Clemson RB Andre Ellington will play in the Senior Bowl.

It will be interesting to see how Ellington fairs, since he projects best in a slanting or zone blocking running scheme. He may be lean, but Ellington has solid balance and his burst through lanes allows for big plays to be made. He is one of our top senior running backs.

Cal junior DL DeAndre Coleman will reportedly return for the 2013 season.

Coleman had been rumored to be leaving for April's draft, but the prospect with upside will return for his senior season. He possesses a great frame and seems to project as a five technique end in a three man front, which is a position that has traditionally been drafted earlier than expected. Still, Coleman has some technical things to sharpen up in his game, so we take no issue with this decision.

[SuperKevin]

http://espn.go.com/new-york/college-football/story/_/id/8795654/rutgers-scarlet-knights-logan-ryan-opt-nfl-draft-source-says

Rutgers CB Logan Ryan declaring for draft.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2013/story/_/id/8794931/texas-aggies-damontre-moore-declare-early-draft

Texas A&M DE Damontre Moore declares for the draft

[SuperKevin]

http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/31/nations-second-leading-rusher-leaving-nevada-for-nfl/

Nevada RB Stepfon Jefferson declares for the draft

[Champ]

Rutgers CB Logan Ryan to enter the draft

[SuperKevin]

Literally posted that two posts above you Champ

[Champ]

It got mixed up with the links. Poopstick.

[Chrispy]

RobStoneONFOX
And #USC Robert Woods officially declares for the #NFL Draft.

[SuperKevin]

http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/31/auburns-corey-lemonier-latest-to-leave-early-for-the-nfl/

Auburn DE Corey Lemonier declares for the draft

[SuperKevin]

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/cfb/131879/alec-ogletree

UGA MLB Alec Ogletree has declared for the draft

[SuperKevin]

SI's Tony Pauline cites sources that say Clemson junior WR DeAndre Hopkins will declare for April's Draft.
This is big news, not only because Hopkins is an explosive downfield threat, but it may start a trickle down effect that includes junior quarterback Tajh Boyd declaring. "Nuke" filled in nicely for sophomore Sammy Watkins as the team's top playmaker in multiple games this season.

[SuperKevin]

Hawaii junior CB Mike Edwards will enter April's NFL Draft.
Edwards has two children, so that likely plays a big role in his decision. We don't expect him to be more than a third day selection, but we aren't in a position to determine if a prospect is making a poor decision or not. Edwards was definitely picked on against USC to start the season, however.

Rotoworld

[SuperKevin]

Florida State junior CB Xavier Rhodes will forgo his final season of college football and enter the NFL Draft.
Rhodes is a well built physical corner with the frame to handle press coverage. The junior loves to battle with receivers downfield, sometimes even too much, and projects to a scheme similar to the Seattle Seahawks. If a team believes they can manage his aggressiveness, Rhoades may be a first-round selection.

Rotoworld

[SuperKevin]

http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/02/de-joe-kruger-leaving-utah-early-for-nfl/

Utah DE Joe Kruger leaving for the NFL Draft

[SuperKevin]

ESPN's Joe Schad reports that Michigan State junior TE Dion Sims will declare for the NFL Draft.
This move was rumored for quite some time, and Sims is absolutely one of the top inline options in the 2013 class. The Spartan has a large base for blocking and is agile enough to be a dependable receiver. Michigan State's passing offense was putrid, and Sims was frequently missed when running routes as well as being asked to stay in on pass protection.

Rotoworld