[Dynasty] 2014 Draft Prospects (2 Viewers)

[Faust]

2014 NFL Draft: North Carolina Preview

 

[MAC_32]

Tim Flanders? First I've seen of his name. Anyone have anything on him? I don't think McShay has any idea what he's talking about and don't trust him accordingly. If there's more than just him though...

 

[coolnerd]

Tim Flanders? First I've seen of his name. Anyone have anything on him? I don't think McShay has any idea what he's talking about and don't trust him accordingly. If there's more than just him though...

I have seen him in playoff game or two....looks 5'9-10 ish 205...highly productive a that level with a really good team..thought he was draftable, but did not "appear" to have some crazy athletic profile or anything. Worth following to see if there is more to him.

 

[Faust]

2014 NFL Draft: Pittsburgh Preview

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

San Jose State senior QB David Fales and Alabama senior QB A.J. McCarron need to improve their deep accuracy, according to NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah.
We were very impressed with Fales' pocket poise and movement, but he certainly doesn't have a vertical arm. In fact, the argument will be made that it is just strong enough for NFL standards. Jeremiah added it is "shaping up to be a very deep QB group this year."

Source: Daniel Jeremiah on Twitter

UNC senior Bryn Renner ranks as NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah's No. 5 draft-eligible QB.
Renner is the second ranked senior on the list behind Clemson's Tajh Boyd, who checks in at No. 2. "Renner has been impressive on tape," Jeremiah tweeted. "He's very quick through his progressions and he has "plus" timing, touch and ball placement." Despite playing in an up-tempo offense, Renner frequently works through his progressions, which can be a unique quality in college passers.

Source: Daniel Jeremiah on Twitter

NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah believes Ohio State junior QB Braxton Miller is an "exciting player but VERY raw."
Jeremiah notes Miller is a special athlete and possesses an explosive arm, but the negatives are obvious. Miller has "inconsistent accuracy/touch from the pocket" and is "at his best when things break down." There's a lot to like about the Buckeye passer, but he needs to progress his skills form the pocket.

Source: Daniel Jeremiah on Twitter

All charges against Arizona junior RB Ka'Deem Carey, which stemmed from a domestic violence incident, have been dropped.
The nation's leading rusher was charged with misdemeanor assault and disorderly conduct in December after an incident with his pregnant girlfriend. He likely wouldn't have missed game time this season anyways, since Carey fully participated in spring practice.

Source: Arizona Daily Star

 

[Faust]

2014 NFL Draft: Syracuse Preview

 

[Faust]

NFL opinion on Johnny Manziel varies greatly

Mike Freeman

When Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel sent his tweet saying he couldn't wait to get the hell out of A&M, it started the countdown to the inevitable--Manziel's jump to the NFL as soon as possible.

Manziel's tweet didn't just catch the attention of the college football world and his 300,000-plus Twitter followers. There were NFL people watching closely as well. There is a great deal of debate about what exactly kind of quarterback Manziel would be in the NFL.

When asking several general managers, assistant coaches and scouts throughout the NFL their thoughts on Manziel, the opinion varies wildly.

One general manager says Manziel, the first freshman to win the Heisman, will be better than the current crop of young athletic quarterbacks. He will rival or better Robert Griffin III or Andrew Luck or Russell Wilson. This, to me, sounds patently insane. But this general manager was not alone in his thinking.

Another said almost the same thing. "He could end up being a more accurate passer than any of those three," said the GM.

Yet an NFL scout said he thinks Manziel might have a difficult time staying on an NFL roster. He contends Manziel isn't as accurate a passer or as good an athete as any of the young star passers like RG3 or Wilson. The scout believes Manziel "has Canada written all over him."

See what I mean? When you talk to NFL people, you get much more of this. It's all over the map or, at least since people are talking Canada, it's all over North America.

One team official says Manziel will be one of the most hotly debated quarterback prospects in recent memory.

Part of the Manziel debate focuses on his height. He's listed at 6-1 and his doubters believe that A) he's really closer to six feet and B) he's too short to be an effective passer.

The doubts about his height of course don't speak to the fact that RG3 is listed at 6-2. He's not exactly Bill Walton. Not to mention Wilson is listed as 5-11 and is actually closer to 5-10.

One of the scouts said the most Manziel could hope to be was Jeff Garcia. Garcia is listed at 6-1 (but is actually shorter), went undrafted in the NFL starting his career in Canada, but eventually played for eight NFL teams over approximately a decade. Garcia at times was actually pretty damn good.

Here's the thing with Manziel--it's way too early to tell. He's incredibly young and his game could go in a hundred different directions.

Which would match the number of opinions about him.

 

[Faust]

Daily Notes: QB Bryn Renner

 

[Penguin]

Brugler: FSU's Wilder is the top RB prospect http://dlvr.it/3X7H6s

 

[tdmills]

Brugler: FSU's Wilder is the top RB prospect http://dlvr.it/3X7H6s

Dumb

 

[Penguin]

Brugler: FSU's Wilder is the top RB prospect http://dlvr.it/3X7H6s

Dumb

I got that from a tweet where Dane was agreeing with Bryan Perez @FirstRoundGrade

I looked at some of Perez's tweets about Wilder....

It might come as a surprise to some that we have James Wilder, RB, #FloridaState as our #1 prospect at the position. It will be a theme soon.

Some of you might remember my bold predictions on Austin and Cooper being top-10 guys before it actually happened. Wilder is "that guy" now.

Not saying Wilder (due to RB value) will be a top 10 pick. But he will be this year's rapid riser. James Wilder is the total package. Big, physical, aggressive runner who runs mean.

Always falling forward. Balance, vision, no wasted steps. He's not going to be a HR hitter, but he's going to make the defense pay every time he touches the ball.

I have a feeling that Wilder is going to be a workout warrior as well. Combine all that with his pedigree? Riser. Must stay out of trouble.

Wilder's lack of carries HELPS his NFL evaluation. He'll get just enough reps on film to be a confident evaluation and have fresh legs.

Seastrunk is going to challenge Wilder. But at the end of the day, I see Wilder offering more at the position. Tougher player.

I'm lower on De'Anthony Thomas #Oregon than most. Not enough wiggle for me. No denying his lethal speed. We'll see what '14 tape shows.

 

[EBF]

Not a Wilder fan. His own teammate Devonta Freeman might be a better NFL prospect.

I don't see a lot of great backs in the 2014 class right now, but even so Wilder is nowhere near the best draft-eligible RB prospect for me at this time.

 

[Xue]

Wilder's running style reminds me of TJ Yeldon.

He also has some unusual "hypermobility" in his left knee

There is a run vs Murray State where Wilder takes a Marcus Lattimore-esque shot to the right knee where it could have caused major injury. He takes a shot to his right leg while it is planted. Surprised he didn't hyperextend it. His right leg goes flying backward while his left leg plans. Then the momentum causes his body to turn 180 degrees while his left foot is facing the opposite way.

How does he not tear his left knee up?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlrDDtEKD2s

Another example of his left knee flexibility:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BKUaXd3CUAMtFPT.jpg

 

[werdnoynek]

Wilder's running style reminds me of TJ Yeldon.

He also has some unusual "hypermobility" in his left knee

There is a run vs Murray State where Wilder takes a Marcus Lattimore-esque shot to the right knee where it could have caused major injury. He takes a shot to his right leg while it is planted. Surprised he didn't hyperextend it. His right leg goes flying backward while his left leg plans. Then the momentum causes his body to turn 180 degrees while his left foot is facing the opposite way.

How does he not tear his left knee up?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlrDDtEKD2s

Another example of his left knee flexibility:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BKUaXd3CUAMtFPT.jpg

that still shot is funny looking and the video seems like his foot wasn't planted at that point. definitely some strange flexibility regardless.

 

[tdmills]

Wilder's running style reminds me of TJ Yeldon.

He also has some unusual "hypermobility" in his left knee

There is a run vs Murray State where Wilder takes a Marcus Lattimore-esque shot to the right knee where it could have caused major injury. He takes a shot to his right leg while it is planted. Surprised he didn't hyperextend it. His right leg goes flying backward while his left leg plans. Then the momentum causes his body to turn 180 degrees while his left foot is facing the opposite way.

How does he not tear his left knee up?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlrDDtEKD2s

Another example of his left knee flexibility:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BKUaXd3CUAMtFPT.jpg

I've seen very little of Wilder attempting to avoid contact(juking). He simply tries to "out muscle" everyone. I don't see that in Yeldon, nor do I see that working at the next level.

 

[matttyl]

Does anyone have a "rough top 10-12" ranking for next year's fantasy rookie drafts? I've spent the last two years acquiring 2014 1st round picks with the hope of there being some very good prospects coming out, but I haven't done any homework yet on 2014 prospects. Who should I be watching this year with the hopes of drafting next?

One specific question - in IDP leagues, would J Clowney warrant a first round pick?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Faust]

Daily Notes: QB Jeff Mathews

 

[Xue]

Wilder's running style reminds me of TJ Yeldon.

He also has some unusual "hypermobility" in his left knee

There is a run vs Murray State where Wilder takes a Marcus Lattimore-esque shot to the right knee where it could have caused major injury. He takes a shot to his right leg while it is planted. Surprised he didn't hyperextend it. His right leg goes flying backward while his left leg plans. Then the momentum causes his body to turn 180 degrees while his left foot is facing the opposite way.

How does he not tear his left knee up?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlrDDtEKD2s

Another example of his left knee flexibility:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BKUaXd3CUAMtFPT.jpg

I've seen very little of Wilder attempting to avoid contact(juking). He simply tries to "out muscle" everyone. I don't see that in Yeldon, nor do I see that working at the next level.

Similar running gait. Knock-kneed and flat-footed. Upright and stiff.

 

[tdmills]

Wilder's running style reminds me of TJ Yeldon.

He also has some unusual "hypermobility" in his left knee

There is a run vs Murray State where Wilder takes a Marcus Lattimore-esque shot to the right knee where it could have caused major injury. He takes a shot to his right leg while it is planted. Surprised he didn't hyperextend it. His right leg goes flying backward while his left leg plans. Then the momentum causes his body to turn 180 degrees while his left foot is facing the opposite way.

How does he not tear his left knee up?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlrDDtEKD2s

Another example of his left knee flexibility:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BKUaXd3CUAMtFPT.jpg

I've seen very little of Wilder attempting to avoid contact(juking). He simply tries to "out muscle" everyone. I don't see that in Yeldon, nor do I see that working at the next level.

Similar running gait. Knock-kneed and flat-footed. Upright and stiff.

In that way I can agree.

 

[Faust]

2014 NFL Draft: Virginia Tech Preview

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

Scouts Inc.'s Todd McShay ranks Texas A&M redshirt sophomore Mike Evans as the SEC's No. 2 draft-eligible WR.
"Evans isn't as fast as the other players on this list, and it's safe to label him as a true possession receiver at this point," McShay writes. "He might never have the speed to become a legitimate vertical threat, but Evans' size gives him a chance to be a good weapon in the red zone." Evans appeared to be Johnny Manziel's go-to target for much of last season thanks to his ability to win on broken plays.


Source: ESPN

Clemson beat writer Brandon Rink believes junior WR Sammy Watkins is "poised for a record-breaking" season.
Obviously senior quarterback Tajh Boyd will play a major factor in this outcome, but the jury is still out on if the departure of Andre Ellington and DeAndre Hopkins will help or hurt Watkins' numbers. Rink predicts season totals of 90 catches for 1,350 yards and 14 touchdowns.


Source: Orange and White

Scouts Inc.'s Kevin Weidl was "underwhelmed overall" by BYU senior WR Cody Hoffman.
Weidl did like Hoffman's ball skills but called him a one speed runner with limited separation ability. In fact, Weidl believes Hoffman is a "later day three" prospect. We appreciate the unique evaluation, since some are hyping Hoffman up as a possible first-round prospect.


Source: Kevin Weidl on Twitter

Scouts Inc.'s Todd McShay believes Ole Miss junior Donte Moncrief is the top draft-eligible WR from the SEC.
"Moncrief isn't exceptional in any one area, but he has a very good skill set across the board," McShay writes. "He can separate from coverage, shows good ball skills and has big-play ability." The evaluator does admit that Alabama's Amari Cooper is likely the top target in the conference, but he is only a sophomore and not draft-eligible.


Source: ESPN

 

[Faust]

2014 NFL Draft: Cincinnati preview

 

[Mister CIA]

Nice fluff story on Isaiah Crowell.

Got to believe he will build upon his 2012 effort of 842 yards rushing and 15 TDs.

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

Scouts Inc.'s Todd McShay believes Vanderbilt senior WR Jordan Matthews belongs in the second-round range at this point in the process.
"Matthews won't wow anyone at the combine or his pro day workout, and he might not be a true No. 1 receiver in the NFL, but he's the kind of reliable target a quarterback can get friendly with in a hurry," McShay writes. At this point, the senior receiver class looks a bit weaker compared to years past, and Matthews might be the highest rated prospect in the group right now.

Source: ESPN

 

[Faust]

2014 NFL Draft: Wake Forest preview

 

[Faust]

Daily Notes: QB Logan Thomas

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

NFL Network's Gil Brandt believes new West Virginia senior RB Charles Sims will post an Adrian Peterson type workout at the 2014 NFL Combine.
That is some high praise. Sims will not only contribute immediately as a runner with his new team, but the senior is one of the top receiving backs in the country which Dana Holgorsen will almost certainly take advantage of. Unlike Peterson, we don't expect Sims to be selected in the first-round.

Source: Gil Brandt on Twitter

Texas A&M junior TE Cameron Clear was "hard to miss" during spring activities, according to ESPN's Chris Low.
Clear was dismissed from Tennessee a few years ago due to off-field issues, and spent the 2012 season at the JUCO level. The junior "catches the ball extremely well and will add another dimension to that offense," according to Low. Redshirt sophomore receiver Mike Evans and Clear could combine for a great possession duo who specialize in making contested catches.

Source: ESPN

ESPN's David Ubben questions if a new-look offense could be on tap for West Virginia.
The suggestion comes in direct relation to senior running back Charles Sims' decision to join the Mountaineers. "West Virginia ran the ball 46.9 percent of the time last season, the most ever for an offense with Holgorsen calling the plays," according to Ubben. However, receiver Tavon Austin took 73 of those carries. Holgorsen did place on focus on the running game when he called plays for Oklahoma State, allowing Kendall Hunter and company to carry the ball on 45.8 percent of offensive snaps.

Source: ESPN

 

[EBF]

Scouts Inc.'s Todd McShay believes Ole Miss junior Donte Moncrief is the top draft-eligible WR from the SEC.
"Moncrief isn't exceptional in any one area, but he has a very good skill set across the board," McShay writes. "He can separate from coverage, shows good ball skills and has big-play ability." The evaluator does admit that Alabama's Amari Cooper is likely the top target in the conference, but he is only a sophomore and not draft-eligible.


Source: ESPN

Lots of WRs in the mix for spots in rounds 2-4 next year. This guy is one of them. I don't think he's as big as some places list him (6'3" 220). He doesn't play like a big WR to me, but has good vertical ability and some jump ball skills. Doesn't look like the most amazing athlete in pads, but he was a 25 foot long jumper in high school, so you know there's some juice under the hood. I think he will go pretty high next year. Late 1st-2nd round being a pretty realistic range based on what we know today.

 

[Faust]

QB Notes: A.J. McCarron

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

CBS Sports' Dane Brugler has been impressed with UNC senior QB Bryn Renner's and Louisville junior QB Teddy Bridgewater's toughness in the face of pressure.
Brugler notes Tyler Wilson stood out for this trait last season, so a willingness to fire in the face of a pass rush will only help Renner and Bridgewater as long as they stay healthy. So many quarterbacks tend to fall away from pressure or leave the pocket prematurely, but Brugler has been impressed with these two passers thus far.


Source: Dane Brugler on Twitter

 

[Faust]

2014 NFL Draft: UConn preview

 

[Faust]

2014 Draft: Louisville Cardinals preview

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

Scouts Inc.'s Todd McShay classified one of the throws made by Louisville junior QB Teddy Bridgewater against Florida as "insane."
We suspect the throw McShay is referring to showed Bridgewater rolling to his right and taking a hard hit just as he released a perfectly thrown vertical pass along the sideline, landing between two defenders. Bridgewater is unquestionably the top draft-eligible quarterback prospect heading into the 2013 season.


Source: Todd McShay on Twitter

 

[Faust]

Unheralded Jeff Mathews intriguing scouts in a year of star-studded QBs

Chris Burke

As the crow flies, Camarillo, Calif., is about 2,350 miles from the Ithaca, N.Y., campus of Cornell University. The quickest route between the two locales involves hours of air travel, with a drive to the airport in Burbank or Los Angeles on one end and a trip from Syracuse or Rochester on the other.

Jeff Mathews made that journey during his senior year at Camarillo High, part of an official recruiting visit with the Big Red football program. When he arrived in Ithaca, no doubt slightly spent from the travel, he had just one thing on his mind.

“He literally got in the lobby, said, ‘This is nice,’ ” Cornell head coach David Archer recalls, “and asked where he would watch film.”

Archer, formerly a player at Cornell, was the team’s recruiting coordinator when it landed Mathews, a promising QB from across the country. Four years later, that arrangement has reached new heights, with Archer now running the program and Mathews, headed into his fourth year as a starter, ready to crash the NFL draft party next April.

The 2014 draft class will be loaded with talented senior quarterbacks like Clemson’s Tajh Boyd, Alabama’s A.J. McCarron, Georgia’s Aaron Murray and many more. But it’s the Ivy League’s Mathews who has piqued scouts’ attention headed into the 2013 college football season.

And neither Archer nor new Cornell quarterbacks coach Shane Hurd is the least bit surprised.

“His arm strength is the best I’ve ever seen live and he makes every single throw,” Hurd says. “He’s better live — awfully good on tape, but seeing his arm strength, some of the throws he makes … it’s impressive on film but it’s real impressive live.”

Says Archer: “There’s been a lot of great QBs that play in the Ivy League, that play all over. I know that when you watch him, the ball comes out of his arm different than anyone else I’ve really watched.”

It is that arm strength from the 6-foot-4 Mathews that may separate him from many of the 2014 QBs. He can zip the ball all over the field, making him a fit for either a vertical-based attack like the one Bruce Arians utilized with Andrew Luck in Indianapolis last season or a more horizontal, West Coast offense.

The current Cornell scheme is an intricate one, implemented by former Big Red and current Hamilton Tiger Cats coach Kent Austin, which utilizes the shotgun, pistol and under-center looks. Archer also points out that Cornell’s offense involves a “complex adjustment package,” one that asks both the quarterback and receivers to make multi-level reads after the snap.

Mathews, a student of the game, has had no issues digesting the playbook.

“He’s really knowledgeable of the offense, and this is not an easy offense,” Hurd says. “He can tell exactly where the ball’s gonna go, based on one movement from a defensive player.

“He studies more film … he’s here during the summer, up in the offices all the time watching film on his own. He gets it.”

Mathews put in some extra work under center in the spring — he played out of the shotgun in high school, so he has more experience dropped back off the line. According to Hurd, he and Mathews also practiced extensively at getting quicker with his release, especially out of the shotgun.

And it is Mathews’ footwork that may eventually make or break his draft stock. Mathews has completed better than 61 percent of his passes at Cornell, but early scouting reports question whether or not he can move well enough, both in and out of the pocket, to succeed at the next level.

“He’s made a really concerted effort this offseason to get better at his footwork, and it’s beginning to show,” says Archer, who has to replace three key receivers this season, which could put a dent in Mathews’ stats.

Reeling in Mathews’ arm strength also can be a challenge at times, too. Mathews tossed 11 interceptions last season in nine games, matching his 2012 INT total. “You want to balance that, because you want that gunslinger mentality,” Archer says. “He thinks, ‘I can make any throw,’ but like anybody he’ll make a mistake. The great thing about him is he always wants to learn from it.”

Will Mathews put his improvements on display frequently enough for the NFL eyes watching, though? Cornell’s Ivy League schedule features fewer games (just 10, compared to the FBS standard of 12) and close to nil national-TV opportunities. So, Mathews needs to continue to excel in front of a reduced audience throughout this season, then shine when the combine rolls around next year.

There is an extended gap between now and when Mathews could become just the second FCS QB this millennium to be a Round 1 pick (Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco, from Delware is the other). But his current coaching staff is more than convinced Mathews has what it takes to make the jump.

“He’s the kind of young man that would enjoy that process and revel in it,” Archer says. “Any of those intangible, offseason character traits, I could find multiple people that would give Jeff Mathews an A-plus in every category.”

 

[Faust]

2014 NFL Draft: Houston Cougars preview

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

Opposing college football coaches remain impressed by TCU senior QB Casey Pachall.

CBS Sports' Jeremy Fowler spoke with 20 head coaches who disclosed 25 under the radar names who could make a big splash in 2013. One spoke of Pachall and said he is, "very talented, good athlete, good thrower, helluva competitor. The competitor part, he's kind of like Collin Klein, who's not fastest in the world, not a great thrower, but a helluva competitor. Loves to play. Pachall is similar... If he's truly out of the doghouse, he's as good as anybody in our conference."


Source: CBS Sports

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

Former scout John Middlekauff talked with "multiple NFL evaluators" who question San Jose State senior QB David Fales' arm.


Middlekauff, who previously worked for the Eagles, was at the Spartans' spring scrimmage and noted that Fales "did not look good." Our own Josh Norris agrees that Fales isn't a great vertical thrower, but believes the quarterback can compensate for the lack of downfield velocity with great pocket awareness, placement, and vision.


Source: John Middlekauff on Twitter

Scouts Inc.'s Todd McShay tweeted his preseason grade on San Jose State senior QB David Fales does not match the national hype.


McShay calls Fales a precision or west coast offense quarterback, adding the quarterback is "smart, tough, (and) accurate (in the) short-intermediate" area. The talent evaluator goes on to list three "indisputable" negatives, first calling attention to Fales' height of 6'1 and 3/8 inches. McShay then says Fales really struggles vertically due to poor arm strength. Finally, the quarterback has small hands (8 and 3/4 inches). "I like Fales' (efficiency), grit, FBIs. Think he can contribute in NFL. But... what did I miss?"


Source: Todd McShay on Twitter

 

[Zimm]

My favorite sleeper prospect for the 2014 year is Trey Metoyer from Oklahoma, He is very raw, but is a freak athlete...He just needs to smarten up and get on the field. Last year he was the talk of the spring camp and has done the same this year, Look for him to become a big name this year.

 

[coolnerd]

http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/28/reports-four-vanderbilt-players-suspended-amid-sex-crime-investigation/

one to follow since there are fantasy football prospects on the team this year...

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

An anonymous coach who previously faced Iowa State wonders why redshirt senior RB Jeff Woody doesn't get more touches.
"He didn't play for them much," the coach told CBS Sports' Jeremy Fowler. "We thought he was a load. Not sure why he didn't play more. I'm not sure if he's in the doghouse or injured. Not really sure there. Good running back, though." Woody only ran the ball 40 times for 193 yards and two touchdowns in 2012, but that number might grow in 2013.

Source: CBS Sports

Opposing college football coaches remain impressed by TCU senior QB Casey Pachall.
CBS Sports' Jeremy Fowler spoke with 20 head coaches who disclosed 25 under the radar names who could make a big splash in 2013. One spoke of Pachall and said he is, "very talented, good athlete, good thrower, helluva competitor. The competitor part, he's kind of like Collin Klein, who's not fastest in the world, not a great thrower, but a helluva competitor. Loves to play. Pachall is similar... If he's truly out of the doghouse, he's as good as anybody in our conference."

Source: CBS Sports

 

[EBF]

Mike Dyer hoping to play college football this season. Plans to enroll within 10 days. Troy, Western Kentucky, and Illinois State interested.

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/9441820/former-auburn-tigers-running-back-michael-dyer-seeks-third-chance

With those options he might be better off declaring for the supplemental draft.

 

[coolnerd]

Mike Dyer hoping to play college football this season. Plans to enroll within 10 days. Troy, Western Kentucky, and Illinois State interested.

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/9441820/former-auburn-tigers-running-back-michael-dyer-seeks-third-chance

With those options he might be better off declaring for the supplemental draft.

Western Kentucky seems the weirdest for dyer since they already have a highly productive guy who has NFL size in Antonio Andrews (6'0 215ish).

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah believes USC junior WR Marqise Lee is fun to watch thanks to his after catch ability.
"Physical, elusive (and) builds speed," Jeremiah noted. Marqise Lee has been one of the top receivers in the country since his freshman year, even taking control of the offense last year despite lining up next to a veteran presence in Robert Woods. Matt Barkley didn't possess a great vertical arm, but Lee could play with quarterback's with worse ball placement this season.

Source: Daniel Jeremiah on Twitter

Rutgers redshirt junior WR Brandon Coleman earned a comparison to Josh Gordon from CBS Sports' Dane Brugler.
Brugler later added that Coleman has "first-round written all over him." The long receiver could have entered the 2013 draft and reportedly considered the move, but expect him to make a national name for himself this season as the Scarlet Knights' top offensive weapon.

Source: Dane Brugler on Twitter

Rutgers redshirt junior WR Brandon Coleman is already meeting with NFL agents and is expected to enter the 2014 draft, according to draft insider Tony Pauline.
Despite it being against NCAA regulations for prospects to meet and sign with agents during their football careers the practice does happen. Coleman is a long strider with a huge frame who can win at the catch point or separate with his feet. Many evaluators have already come away impressed by his two on-field seasons at Rutgers.

Source: Dane Brugler on Twitter

Pittsburgh redshirt junior, and former Arizona Wildcat, QB Tom Savage has looked impressive in practice, according to draft insider Tony Pauline.
Pauline calls Savage a sleeper at the position "if he gets it together upstairs." Tino Sunseri struggled as the starting quarterback for multiple years, so Panther fans will likely be very pleased to hear positive news at the position. The former walk-on could make an impact this season.

Source: Tony Pauline on Twitter

San Jose State senior QB David Fales is "wowing everyone" at the Elite 11 quarterback camp, according to CBS Sports' Bruce Feldman.
Johnny Manziel and Tajh Boyd were among the onlookers impressed. Fales was "throwing strikes" and more than holding his own, per Feldman. Many have recently questioned Fales' velocity and downfield arm, but he compensates for the lack of ideal vertical ability with great pocket awareness and placement.

Source: Bruce Feldman on Twitter

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah drew comparisons between USC junior WR Marqise Lee's and Dez Bryant's games.
Jeremiah is comparing Bryant coming out of Oklahoma State rather than the current finished product. Lee is a "raw route runner but incredibly strong, huge catch radius and build-up speed," Jeremiah tweeted. Expect the Trojan and Clemson's Sammy Watkins to battle for the top draft-eligible receiver spot all season.


Source: Daniel Jeremiah on Twitter

 

[Faust]

2014 NFL Draft: SMU preview

 

[Xue]

https://twitter.com/schadjoe/status/352149014487117824

A few possible options for Michael Dyer: Marshall, UAB.

 

[Faust]

2014 NFL Draft: Baylor Preview

 

[Faust]

2014 NFL Draft: Rutgers preview

 

[tdmills]

His game is all about speed and cuts. In those clips there were several occasions when he made yards out of nothing by escaping situations where other backs would've been tackled. He isn't a powerful runner, but he's pretty stocky for his height. Good start-stop quickness. He's also very fast. I don't think he is a slam dunk lock for pro stardom, but he's an interesting prospect. Reminds me of Jahvid Best in a lot of ways. You keep bringing up YPC when you talk about other backs, so I guess it's worth pointing out that Seastrunk averaged 7.7 yards per carry last season. He was also a five star recruit out of high school. When you have a guy with that pedigree who puts up video game stats from the moment he gets his first real opportunity, I think there's reason to believe you might be dealing with a special talent. And while he's not a flawless all-around prospect, he does have special abilities in certain aspects of playing the position. He doesn't run with the power of Gurley/Hill/Yeldon, but you wouldn't expect him to given his size. The trade off that he's a lot faster than those guys and would smoke them all in a foot race. A 5 or 10 yard run from one of those guys might become a 60 yard run with Seastrunk because he can get to the hole faster and run away from the defense. If the NFL team that drafts him can consistently get him into situations to exploit this aspect of his game then he could be a pretty dangerous weapon.

I saw more creativity especially from Jahvid Best's game to compare the two. Spiller was a bit more explosive, but also tended to bounce too many runs to the outside. But in overall style, yes.Pedigree, I agree it's there. His quick twitch ability is very good(stop start, change of direction, speed). Production, we've been over this. Yes he had a good stretch, i'd like to see more consistency. 7.7 is damn good either way though.Some of my issues revolve around:-Vision. I didn't think he has great vision or maybe we call it decision making. Instead of trying to hit a hole for 5 yards, he hesitates. Or Instead of hitting a seam, he bounces it really wide.-Power. No he isn't going to be the back of Gurley/Hill/Yeldon/Lacy/Taylor, ever. But I'd like to see him lower his shoulders to run with better pad level. Like to see him finish his runs to get those extra few yards more often. Like to see him not be brought down by arm tackles.-Running style. I feel like Seastrunk avoids too much. When coaching WR's, I teach them to get off of press release in the closest area to the DB. This allows them to get into the route much quicker vs completely avoiding the DB by running way around him(do this and the QB is toast because it takes forever). This is what reminds me of Seastrunk, he tries to get through traffic too cleanly that he misses out on hidden yardage. He's not the only RB to do this. Gurley has a run versus Florida that had him in the second level, but instead of trying to hit the seam...he got cute and bounced it way outside. Result was 8 yards vs a possible bigger gain.Many of these issues are correctable and perhaps will just come in time. He had to sit out due to transfer rules and just hasn't had a lot of game time experience yet in college football. Hopefully he can develop some of these skills to be more consistent.

Maybe I was onto something

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/22648188/nfl-draft-baylor-preview

2. RB Lache Seastrunk (5-9, 210, 4.50)*

Since Art Briles took over the head job, the Baylor offense has developed into one of the most explosive, not only in the Big 12, but in the entire country. And while quarterbacks Robert Griffin and Nick Florence have received most of the headlines, Briles' offense has produced three 1,000-yard rushers the past three seasons, including Seastrunk last year. A five-star high school recruit, he began his college career at Oregon before deciding to transfer to Baylor and his home state of Texas, sitting out the 2011 season. Seastrunk started six games last year and led the team in rushing with 1,012 yards (7.7 yards per rush average) despite finishing with 48 less carries than Glasco Martin. He is a silky runner between the tackles with active feet and explosive lateral burst to juke defenders and easily redirect his momentum to avoid contact. Seastrunk is balanced with a low center of gravity and finishes with toughness, but he has very average bulk on his frame and won't drag tacklers or win with power. He needs to prove he can be a three-down player by improving his focus as pass-catcher and consistency when left alone to pass protect. But above all, Seastrunk needs to improve his run instincts and shed the bad habit of unnecessarily going east-west or even backwards to try for the home run instead of taking what is there. He is an exciting, jitterbug athlete and if he can consistently stay under control at all levels of the field, Seastrunk will be a welcome addition to any offense in the NFL.

 

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The key quote:

He is an exciting, jitterbug athlete and if he can consistently stay under control at all levels of the field, Seastrunk will be a welcome addition to any offense in the NFL.

Given where Bernard and Wilson went in the last couple drafts, I think there's a pretty good chance that some NFL teams will covet the dynamic element that Seastrunk brings.