2013 NFL Draft Random Thoughts

[TheImmortalGoud]

NFLPA Collegiate Bowl

Greg Jenkins, QB, Alabama State
Jordan Rodgers, QB, Vanderbilt

Richard Samuel, RB, Georgia

Christopher Slaughter, WR, Fort Valley State
Marquise Goodwin, WR, Texas

Bruce Taylor, DE, Virginia Tech

Uona Kaveinga, ILB, BYU

Devan Avery, CB, Incarnate Word
Abdul Kanneh, CB, New Mexico Highlands
Andre Kates, CB, Virginia Union
Trey Wilson, CB, Vanderbilt

Evan Jacobsen, LS, New Mexico

 

[TheImmortalGoud]

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SI's Tony Pauline cites sources telling him that Tennessee junior QB Tyler Bray will enter April's draft, and his off field issues will "raise several red flags."

Pauline also states that the consensus around the NFL is that Bray would be better off returning to school. The junior was accused of throwing beer bottles at parked cars this summer, along with admitting to lazy habits and a lackadaisical personality. He has arm talent, but Bray has not shown progress in terms of ball security and footwork.

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After talking with junior Cordarrelle Patterson, new Tennessee head coach Butch Jones believes the WR is "definitely going to the NFL."

"He's a special player with a great skill set," Jones said. "I wish him well." The head coach stated he has had discussions with every junior considering making the jump to the NFL. Nothing is official until the player's signature hits the paper, but expect Patterson to be among the draft-eligible players in April.

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South Carolina S D.J. Swearinger will attend the Senior Bowl.

A favorite of ours, Swearinger is a solid safety moving towards the line of scrimmage or in coverage in the deep half of the field. The Gamecock is not currently garnering top two round attention, but we think Swearinger will be among the risers during the process and a possible top-64 pick.

 

[SuperKevin]

Tyler Bray intrigues me. He has all the tools and ability to be a successful NFL QB but has never really been able to put it all together. I think he ends up at the top of that 2nd tier of Quarterbacks after Barkley, Smith, and Wilson.

Also say what you want about Tennessee but they have THREE wide recievers leaving early for the NFL(yes I'm counting Da'Rick Rogers). That's a wealth of talent right there.

 

[TheImmortalGoud]

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SI's Tony Pauline is hearing that Cal junior DE DeAndre Coleman will enter the NFL Draft.

Coleman is a very well built lineman that started the majority of the season at defensive end. Pauline says the Bear will "likely go much earlier than currently projected." We feel the same since he likely projects to five technique in a three man front, a position that usually lacks draftable prospects.

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Arkansas junior G Alvin Bailey will enter April's NFL Draft.

Bailey is a longtime starter for the Razorbacks and has experience on both the right and left side due to Arkansas' tendency to flip their offensive linemen in different formations. His best asset is his power, but Bailey needs to show up in shape and keep his body in good form throughout the process. The entire Arkansas offensive line struggled for most of the season.

 

[TheImmortalGoud]

Senior Bowl

Robert Lester, S, Alabama

Carson Tinker, LS, Alabama

NFLPA Collegiate Bowl

Robbie Rouse, RB, Fresno State

 

[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]

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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...-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.nbcsport...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 <s>#</s>USC Robert Woods officially declares for the <s>#</s>NFL Draft.

 

[SuperKevin]

http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsport...y-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.

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[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.

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[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.

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