[Dynasty] 2014 Draft Prospects (2 Viewers)

[MAC_32]

He isn't Greene, a plodder with no wiggle, ability in the open field, and a liability in the pass game. Hyde does not have a fifth gear, but there really isn't any other weakness in his game. He's Lacy with receiving skills.

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

According to Sam Farmer of the Los Angeles Times, "word is" the Raiders liked Fresno State QB Derek Carr "more" than Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel "coming out of the Combine."
In Farmer's March 2 mock draft, he has the Raiders selecting Carr at No. 5 overall, and Manziel slipping to the Vikings at No. 8. Farmer is plugged-in both nationally and locally, so his reporting is always notable. There does seem to be an increasing sentiment that quarterbacks are generally rated more highly by draftniks and casual mock drafters than they are amongst NFL decision makers. Both Manziel and Carr are already polarizing prospects.

Related: Raiders

Source: Los Angeles Times

 

[Faust]

Video Link:

NFL Comparisons: Austin Seferian-Jenkins

00:51 – NFL Media Analyst Bucky Brooks gives an in-depth pro comparison for University of Washington tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins.

 

[Brewtown]

Video Link:

NFL Comparisons: Austin Seferian-Jenkins

00:51 – NFL Media Analyst Bucky Brooks gives an in-depth pro comparison for University of Washington tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins.

ASJ is gonna be a stud!!!

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

One NFL scout believes Clemson WR Martavis Bryant is "a little bit of a knucklehead."
"He's got talent," the scout said. "He's had some drops... but he can make all the catches. He's a build-to-speed guy. Would I draft him in the first round? No. Does he have first-round talent? Pretty close." Another scout, who spoke to Packers' beat writer Bob McGinn, said Bryant could be a first-round flier if he blew up the Combine. Bryant did just that, posting a 44.42 second forty and a 39-inch vertical.

Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

CBS Sports' Dane Brugler believes Colorado WR Paul Richardson has "speed to burn and (is) very light on his feet."
Richardson "looks like he's 160 lbs on tape - very lean," Brugler tweeted. The Colorado receiver measured in at 6'0/175 pounds at the NFL Combine. "I like the speed of Richardson too, but his arrest and dismissal from UCLA is rarely talked about - some character/maturity concerns there," Brugler added. Richardson has a chance to be a late second-round pick, but third-round is more likely.

Source: Dane Brugler on Twitter

CBS Sports' Dane Brugler believes that Tennessee State TE A.C. Leonard has legit WR speed and fluidity.
"Leonard has legit WR speed/fluidity and catches the ball with his hands," Brugler tweeted. Brugler also added that The 6-foot-2, 252 pound TE has "No urgency" and is "sluggish off the line of scrimmage and in/out of his breaks." Brugler noted in another tweet that Leonard is a "disinterested blocker" as well. Leonard ran his 40-yard dash in 4.43 seconds, the fastest time among all the tight ends at the Combine and the third-fastest for a tight end since 2006. While Leonard has some great physical attributes, he has to hope teams can look past his off-field issues that lead him to transfer to Tennessee State from the University of Florida. After a strong combine performance his name could be called on the third day of the draft.

Source: Dane Brugler on Twitter

 

[Brewtown]

2014 NFL Draft: Comparing Running Backs using Z-Speed Score and Punch Score

http://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/2014/2/28/5444828/2014-nfl-draft-comparing-running-backs-using-z-speed-score-and-punch

 

[Rhythmdoctor]

One NFL scout believes Clemson WR Martavis Bryant is "a little bit of a knucklehead."
"He's got talent," the scout said. "He's had some drops... but he can make all the catches. He's a build-to-speed guy. Would I draft him in the first round? No. Does he have first-round talent? Pretty close." Another scout, who spoke to Packers' beat writer Bob McGinn, said Bryant could be a first-round flier if he blew up the Combine. Bryant did just that, posting a 44.42 second forty and a 39-inch vertical.

Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

I just love the term knucklehead. A light-hearted attack that points the finger at unawareness.

 

[Brewtown]

Alleged Wonderlic Scores: Derek Carr Got a 20, Carlos Hyde Scored a 9

Alas, a handful of alleged Wonderlic scores have been leaked for all of us to judge while we panic to adjust our big boards with a look of grave concern and at least one eyebrow raised. Now, for the scores:

Derek Carr, quarterback from Fresno State, scored a 20. And one scout said he also “has average size.” Definitely something to keep an eye on.

Ohio State running back Carlos Hyde scored a paltry 9. While you’re getting your pitchforks, I’ll add that according to at least one scout, Hyde is a “big dude and he runs big.” Huge, if true.

Jimmy Garoppolo, quarterback out Eastern Illinois, scored a 24. Of possible greater significance, one scout came to the determination that Garoppolo is “an interesting cat.”

Ra’Shede Hageman, a defensive tackle out of Minnesota, scored a 13. At 6’6 and 310 pounds, I’m guessing he’ll find ways to get to the quarterback regardless of his Dan Marino-inspired 13.

Wisconsin linebacker Chris Borland scored a 32 on the Wonderlic. Even better, one scout was quoted as saying “I love him … love him.” Sounds like Chad Ford gushing over NBA prospects.

Finally, Fighting Irish offensive lineman Zack Martin scored a 21. Additionally, his arms were “only 32-7/8, hands just 9-1/2.” Be sure to throw that in your latest color-coded draft handout.

If you haven’t taken the sample Wonderlic yet, you can do so right here: http://thebiglead.com/2014/02/18/take-the-wonderlic-test-think-youre-smarter-than-an-nfl-draft-prospect/

 

[Rhythmdoctor]

Alleged Wonderlic Scores: Derek Carr Got a 20, Carlos Hyde Scored a 9

Alas, a handful of alleged Wonderlic scores have been leaked for all of us to judge while we panic to adjust our big boards with a look of grave concern and at least one eyebrow raised. Now, for the scores:

Derek Carr, quarterback from Fresno State, scored a 20. And one scout said he also “has average size.” Definitely something to keep an eye on.

Ohio State running back Carlos Hyde scored a paltry 9. While you’re getting your pitchforks, I’ll add that according to at least one scout, Hyde is a “big dude and he runs big.” Huge, if true.

Jimmy Garoppolo, quarterback out Eastern Illinois, scored a 24. Of possible greater significance, one scout came to the determination that Garoppolo is “an interesting cat.”

Ra’Shede Hageman, a defensive tackle out of Minnesota, scored a 13. At 6’6 and 310 pounds, I’m guessing he’ll find ways to get to the quarterback regardless of his Dan Marino-inspired 13.

Wisconsin linebacker Chris Borland scored a 32 on the Wonderlic. Even better, one scout was quoted as saying “I love him … love him.” Sounds like Chad Ford gushing over NBA prospects.

Finally, Fighting Irish offensive lineman Zack Martin scored a 21. Additionally, his arms were “only 32-7/8, hands just 9-1/2.” Be sure to throw that in your latest color-coded draft handout.

If you haven’t taken the sample Wonderlic yet, you can do so right here: http://thebiglead.com/2014/02/18/take-the-wonderlic-test-think-youre-smarter-than-an-nfl-draft-prospect/

I was excited to try the test but it doesn't work. Everytime I answer a question and hit submit, it remains on question #1 and the time resets.

 

[Alex P Keaton]

Alleged Wonderlic Scores: Derek Carr Got a 20, Carlos Hyde Scored a 9

Alas, a handful of alleged Wonderlic scores have been leaked for all of us to judge while we panic to adjust our big boards with a look of grave concern and at least one eyebrow raised. Now, for the scores:

Derek Carr, quarterback from Fresno State, scored a 20. And one scout said he also “has average size.” Definitely something to keep an eye on.

Ohio State running back Carlos Hyde scored a paltry 9. While you’re getting your pitchforks, I’ll add that according to at least one scout, Hyde is a “big dude and he runs big.” Huge, if true.

Jimmy Garoppolo, quarterback out Eastern Illinois, scored a 24. Of possible greater significance, one scout came to the determination that Garoppolo is “an interesting cat.”

Ra’Shede Hageman, a defensive tackle out of Minnesota, scored a 13. At 6’6 and 310 pounds, I’m guessing he’ll find ways to get to the quarterback regardless of his Dan Marino-inspired 13.

Wisconsin linebacker Chris Borland scored a 32 on the Wonderlic. Even better, one scout was quoted as saying “I love him … love him.” Sounds like Chad Ford gushing over NBA prospects.

Finally, Fighting Irish offensive lineman Zack Martin scored a 21. Additionally, his arms were “only 32-7/8, hands just 9-1/2.” Be sure to throw that in your latest color-coded draft handout.

If you haven’t taken the sample Wonderlic yet, you can do so right here: http://thebiglead.com/2014/02/18/take-the-wonderlic-test-think-youre-smarter-than-an-nfl-draft-prospect/

I was excited to try the test but it doesn't work. Everytime I answer a question and hit submit, it remains on question #1 and the time resets.

Really? I just used the link to take the test and scored a 45.

 

[Whitney26]

Another couple of cut-ups:

Bishop Sankey vs Arizona

Bishop Sankey Pass Receptions vs 6 Teams

 

[krsone21]

Alleged Wonderlic Scores: Derek Carr Got a 20, Carlos Hyde Scored a 9

Alas, a handful of alleged Wonderlic scores have been leaked for all of us to judge while we panic to adjust our big boards with a look of grave concern and at least one eyebrow raised. Now, for the scores:

Derek Carr, quarterback from Fresno State, scored a 20. And one scout said he also “has average size.” Definitely something to keep an eye on.

Ohio State running back Carlos Hyde scored a paltry 9. While you’re getting your pitchforks, I’ll add that according to at least one scout, Hyde is a “big dude and he runs big.” Huge, if true.

Jimmy Garoppolo, quarterback out Eastern Illinois, scored a 24. Of possible greater significance, one scout came to the determination that Garoppolo is “an interesting cat.”

Ra’Shede Hageman, a defensive tackle out of Minnesota, scored a 13. At 6’6 and 310 pounds, I’m guessing he’ll find ways to get to the quarterback regardless of his Dan Marino-inspired 13.

Wisconsin linebacker Chris Borland scored a 32 on the Wonderlic. Even better, one scout was quoted as saying “I love him … love him.” Sounds like Chad Ford gushing over NBA prospects.

Finally, Fighting Irish offensive lineman Zack Martin scored a 21. Additionally, his arms were “only 32-7/8, hands just 9-1/2.” Be sure to throw that in your latest color-coded draft handout.

If you haven’t taken the sample Wonderlic yet, you can do so right here: http://thebiglead.com/2014/02/18/take-the-wonderlic-test-think-youre-smarter-than-an-nfl-draft-prospect/

I was excited to try the test but it doesn't work. Everytime I answer a question and hit submit, it remains on question #1 and the time resets.

I couldn't get it to work on my internet explorer browser but I did get it to work on the chrome browser.

 

[Brewtown]

Another couple of cut-ups:

Workhorse - Every Down Back

 

[Brewtown]

Concussion concerns?

Of the top prospects - have any of them had to miss a game in college because of a concussion?

I know that Ka'Deem Carey did in 2012....

Do any of the other prospects has any history of concussions?

 

[cloppbeast]

Hyde does not have a fifth gear, but there really isn't any other weakness in his game.

I think it's the first gear Hyde lacks.

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

NFL Network's Albert Breer spoke with one veteran NFL personnel staffer who considers Fresno State's Derek Carr to be the best QB in the draft.
Breer noted he was "surprised" to hear this from the source, but it is noteworthy nonetheless. Despite Rotoworld's Josh Norris and many other media evaluators sticking with Teddy Bridgewater as the top prospect at the position, it appears multiple scouts and teams do not see it the same way. Norris is apprehensive about Carr's pocket movement and unbalanced base.

Source: Albert Breer on Twitter

 

[Concept Coop]

He's Lacy with receiving skills.

So he's Lacy.

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

Clemson WR Martavis Bryant is a "high ceiling, low floor" talent, according to NFL.com's Daniel Jeremiah.
"Ton of drops early in the year, much better on later tape," Jeremiah said of his film session studying Bryant. The wideout is an athletic marvel -- at 6'5/200, he ran two unofficial forty times of 4.34 and 4.35 seconds at the combine, leaped to a 39-inch vertical, and logged two 10-yard splits of 1.53 seconds -- but his production vacillates wildly. Playing opposite Sammy Watkins in a WR-friendly system with a solid college QB (Tajh Boyd) should have produced bigger accolades for such a prodigious athletic specimen. Evaluators are torn, and they are right to be.

Source: Daniel Jeremiah on Twitter

 

[Spike]

You're seriously comparing Pennington to Bridgewater? Homey, all due respect. I hate you now. lol... In all seriousness, why would you think that? Kid could do ANYTHING he wanted on the field. He chose to sit in the pocket and throw. When he ran, he did it with ease, but when you're as accurate as he is, with the receivers that he has, he would typically always have faith in the downfield or checkdown throw to move the chains. I am shocked that you don't see him as a special athlete.

Chad Pennington never missed the playoffs during a season where he remained healthy. It's not a huge insult.

Rob Gronkowski never missed the playoff during a season where he remained healthy, either.

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

LSU QB Zach Mettenberger was ranked by at least one team as the No. 1 QB before his ACL injury, reports NFL.com's Albert Breer.
"Mettenberger is going to entice teams," tweeted Breer. Mettenberger measured in at 6-foot-5 and 224 pounds at the NFL Combine, but didn't work out because of his knee injury. Mettenberger underwent ACL surgery at the beginning of January and will take a "redshirt" season in the NFL. The first-round talk has subsided, but a team that embraces risk might choose to roll the dice on the draft's second day.

Source: Albert Breer on Twitter

 

[Dr. Octopus]

You're seriously comparing Pennington to Bridgewater? Homey, all due respect. I hate you now. lol... In all seriousness, why would you think that? Kid could do ANYTHING he wanted on the field. He chose to sit in the pocket and throw. When he ran, he did it with ease, but when you're as accurate as he is, with the receivers that he has, he would typically always have faith in the downfield or checkdown throw to move the chains. I am shocked that you don't see him as a special athlete.

Chad Pennington never missed the playoffs during a season where he remained healthy. It's not a huge insult.

Rob Gronkowski never missed the playoff during a season where he remained healthy, either.

Ok.

 

[Faust]

Mike Mayock's updated position rankings for 2014 NFL Draft

 

[Faust]

Mike Evans, Aaron Donald move up Jeremiah rankings Top 50 NFL draft prospect rankings (Updated: March 3, 2014 at 01:02 p.m. )

 

[jurb26]

Mike Evans, Aaron Donald move up Jeremiah rankings

Top 50 NFL draft prospect rankings (Updated: March 3, 2014 at 01:02 p.m. )

WOW, some serious knee-jerk reactions in there if you ask me.

 

[Faust]

Teddy Bridgewater, Michael Sam facing make-or-break pro days

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

Pittsburgh QB Tom Savage "displayed velocity on his throws" at Pitt's pro day, according to NFL.com's Gil Brandt.
Savage (6-foot-4, 225 pounds) elected not to throw at the combine, but he aired it out with receiver Devin Street on Monday in front of scouts and decision-makers from 30 NFL teams. Savage has an impressive blend of size and arm strength, but needs to improve his reaction to pressure and throwing accuracy. Expect his name to be called deep on the draft's third day by a team searching for a developmental prospect.

Source: NFL.com

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

Pittsburgh WR Devin Street improved on the 4.55-second forty time he recorded at the combine on Monday.
Street was clocked at 4.50 and 4.48 seconds in the forty at Pittsburgh's pro day, a nice improvement over his performance in Indianapolis. He also posted an 11.25-second 60-yard long shuttle. Street has a great frame (6-foot-3 1/8, 195 pounds) and displays an ability to leave his feet and come down with the football. He's not fleet of foot or an athletic marvel, but should appeal to a team looking to bolster its WR depth on the draft's third day.

Source: NFL.com

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

NFL Media analyst Mike Mayock lists Washington RB Bishop Sankey as his top RB in the class.
Mayock's updated list of Top-5 running backs is rounded out, in order, by Ohio State's Carlos Hyde, LSU's Jeremy Hill, Boston Colleges' Andre Williams, and Auburn's Tre Mason. Mayock thinks Bishop Sankey can be used like Cincinnati Bengals Giovani Bernard at the next level. Prior to the combine Sankey received a third-round grade from the NFL Draft Advisory Board, perhaps there is one team that agrees with Mayock and reaches for Sankey in the second round. Last year's NFL Draft was the first with no running back taken in the first round since 1963, and it's looking as if it may be the second year in a row for that to happen.

Source: NFL.com

 

[Bob Magaw]

Rotoworld:

LSU QB Zach Mettenberger was ranked by at least one team as the No. 1 QB before his ACL injury, reports NFL.com's Albert Breer.

"Mettenberger is going to entice teams," tweeted Breer. Mettenberger measured in at 6-foot-5 and 224 pounds at the NFL Combine, but didn't work out because of his knee injury. Mettenberger underwent ACL surgery at the beginning of January and will take a "redshirt" season in the NFL. The first-round talk has subsided, but a team that embraces risk might choose to roll the dice on the draft's second day.

Source: Albert Breer on Twitter

He had a serious character, off field issue.

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

LSU QB Zach Mettenberger was ranked by at least one team as the No. 1 QB before his ACL injury, reports NFL.com's Albert Breer.

"Mettenberger is going to entice teams," tweeted Breer. Mettenberger measured in at 6-foot-5 and 224 pounds at the NFL Combine, but didn't work out because of his knee injury. Mettenberger underwent ACL surgery at the beginning of January and will take a "redshirt" season in the NFL. The first-round talk has subsided, but a team that embraces risk might choose to roll the dice on the draft's second day.

Source: Albert Breer on Twitter

He had a serious character, off field issue.

Scouting Zach Mettenberger

Zach Mettenberger seeks LSU quarterback job after rebirth

Excerpt:

Miles quickly began re-recruiting Mettenberger last summer, shortly after Mettenberger was kicked off the Georgia team in April of 2010 in light of an arrest for sexual battery of a woman in a bar in Remerton, Ga., the previous March.

No LSU football signee in history has had as highly a publicized criminal record before entering the school than Mettenberger. But Miles never hesitated. He also never spoke to Georgia coach Mark Richt about the incident. The only LSU correspondence with Mettenberger's attorney – Georgia graduate Zachary Cowart – was last November with assistant athletic director for football operations Sam Nader.

"He asked for a copy of the sentence," Cowart said. "Zach got punished very severely. He paid a very steep price for one night of going out with his buddies. My perception is he's a real good kid who made a mistake on one night."

Tracy Chapman, the prosecuting attorney in the case, did not return several phone calls.

After pleading guilty to two misdemeanor counts of sexual battery, Mettenberger was sentenced on May 3 to two concurrent, 12-month probationary periods under the state of Georgia's first offender act. He was ordered to pay $2,000 in fines and to perform 40 hours of community service.

"He paid the fine and did all the community service within a month or two," Cowart said.

The court also banned him from the Remerton area (next to Valdosta) and from seeing the 21-year-old victim. He was arrested on March 7 at the Flip Flops bar in Remerton on charges of sexual battery after allegedly grabbing the breasts and buttocks of the woman. He was also charged with underage consumption of alcohol, disorderly conduct, obstruction, possession of fake identification and was jailed briefly at the Lowndes County Jail. All the alcohol-related charges were later dropped.

An LSU assistant football coach did speak to Mitch Olson, Mettenberger's coach at Oconee County High, where the receptionist says, "Zach is a great guy," as soon as his name is mentioned.

"They were concerned about his reputation," Olson said. "I told him the way it was. He said they wanted to bring people in with good quality, and I told him he was what they were looking for. We never had one lick of a problem with him here. He got a bad rap. He didn't drink in high school."

Miles sees Mettenberger's arrest in much the same way.

"It appears to me that there's remorse," Miles said. "It appears to me that he kind of understands how that event took place. I really believe that there's an opportunity that he's taken to learn from the mistake. I met his mom and his family. I just think there's a great likelihood that he will do all the right things and the things that he needs to do."

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

Scouts soured a bit on LSU WR Jarvis Landry after his official 4.77 forty time at the NFL Combine, according to NFL.com's Bucky Brooks.
It wasn't just the slow forty time, as Landry "exhibited minimal explosiveness while running routes in positional drills." Landry (5-foot-11 1/2, 205 pounds, 10 1/4 inch hands and 31 and 3/4 inch arms) wasn't expected to test well, so we, for one, have forgiven his rough week. Landry is an extremely sturdy prospect with sticky hands. Rotoworld's Josh Norris warns NFL evaluators not to overreact to Landry's testing numbers, as they did with Andre Ellington. We think Landry has big "steal" potential.

Source: NFL.com

 

[BigTex]

2014 NFL Draft: Comparing Running Backs using Z-Speed Score and Punch Score

http://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/2014/2/28/5444828/2014-nfl-draft-comparing-running-backs-using-z-speed-score-and-punch

Thanks for the link.

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

According to TFY Draft Insider's Tony Pauline, Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien "requested" that Pittsburgh QB Tom Savage "throw specific routes" at the end of his workout.
"Houston Texans coach Bill O'Brien at Pittsburgh pro-day for QB Tom Savage...requested Savage throw specific routes at the end of workout," Pauline tweeted. The 6-4, 228 pound quarterback could be a late-round riser, and at his pro-day Savage went through a scripted workout of 100 passes and showed good arm strength. O'Brien could see Savage as a quality backup to develop at the next level. Under O'Brien's tutelage, the one-time walk-on QB Matt McGloin flourished at Penn State and successfully made it to the NFL.

Source: Tony Pauline on Twitter

NFL.com's Bucky Brooks thinks Arizona RB Ka'Deem Carey must dominate his pro day after running a highly-disappointing 4.7 forty at the NFL Combine.
Carey has been one of the most dangerous players in the Pac-10 and collected 22 100-yard games over the past two seasons. After his mediocre combine, however, some scouts have begun wondering if Carey was merely a benefactor of Rich Rodriguez's RB-friendly spread offense. "To alter that perception, Carey must show natural running skills in drills," Brooks wrote. "If he can show better quickness and burst in positional drills while recording a better 40 time, Carey could salvage his reputation as one of the top running backs in the 2014 class."

Source: NFL.com

 

[Whitney26]

Just got the official numbers from the combine for every prospect that participated. I have to work the next 2 days but I'll get them posted to my combine spreadsheet in the next day or so. FWIW, here are Sankey's official numbers:

5094

204

31" & 10" (73 Wing)

4.49 (1.53 & 2.61)

4.00 & 6.75 Shuttles

10'6"

35.5"

26 Reps

 

[MAC_32]

He's Lacy with receiving skills.

So he's Lacy.

I have never seen Lacya dust to the ball in flight like I have Hyde.

 

[Whitney26]

I've finished entering the official combine numbers for the offensive guys. I'll finish the defense sometime tonight. A couple of things to note: I used the lowest electronic time. They were pretty much spot on to what was originally reported on the NFL Network, but there were a couple of changes in the 40 times......mostly for the OL. The most significant difference in what was reported are the 10 & 20 splits. They are quite a bit higher across the board with a few actually lower. Again, I took the lowest electronic time. In case you didn't know, there are 4 hand held times on the 40, 10 and 20 and they are all over the place. Lastly, I convert each players height to decimal format. For example, if a guy is listed at 6030, I enter it as 6.25. I know it's a pain in the ###, but it would be more of a pain in the ### to change 18,000 players in my spreadsheet. I know most don't care about the numbers, but I'm sure there a few lurking around that like to know the actual 10s & 20s.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0AotIVo4gpWF8dEJqRmtrSjktMm5nMFRjOTNielVJV1E&gid=1

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

NFL.com's Bucky Brooks points out Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel would be the lightest passer (207 lbs) selected in the first-round since 2003.
We are guessing Brooks is referring to Rex Grossman, who weighed in at 217 pounds. Derek Carr and Teddy Bridgewater would also qualify, since both measured in at 214 pounds at the NFL Combine. Alex Smith also weighed in at 217 pounds in 2005. More evaluators seem to bring up Bridewater's frame as a question mark than the other two quarterbacks mentioned.

Source: NFL.com

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

Houston Texans and San Francisco 49ers staff members put Eastern Illinois QB Jimmy Garoppolo through private workouts during Northwestern's Pro Day.
Both teams' head coaches were present. Many FCS prospects like Garoppolo are forced to work out at bigger school's pro days. The quick passer will likely intrigue many teams on the second day of the draft, although some writers have projected Garoppolo in the first round. He ranks as Josh Norris' fifth quarterback prospect.

Source: Brad Briggs on Twitter

Eastern Illinois WR Erik Lora ran two forty times of 4.53 and 4.59 seconds at Northwestern's Pro Day.
Lora attended the East-West Shrine game and does his best work from the slot. He shows up early and often when watching Jimmy Garoppolo's tape, but Lora is unlikely to be anything more than a sixth- or seventh-round prospect.

Source: Brad Briggs on Twitter

 

[Soulfly3]

Khalil Mack just ran a 4.55/40

 

[EBF]

Buffalo RB Branden Oliver is a player that I have liked for a few years. He had a big senior season, but did not play in any of the all-star games or even receive a combine invite. Today was Buffalo's pro day, so it was his big chance to make a case for himself. Here are the numbers I've been able to find:

40 - 4.56-4.63

Bench - 26 reps

If the 4.56 holds, that would be a decent time for him. I haven't seen any official height/weight info or jumps yet. Short as he is, I would expect a terrible broad jump. Vert could be decent. Given the lack of a combine invite, he looks strictly like a UDFA though.

Khalil Mack was clocked at 4.54 compared to his 4.65 combine time, so maybe there's a "fast track" element to these times.

 

[lod01]

Rotoworld:

Clemson WR Martavis Bryant is a "high ceiling, low floor" talent, according to NFL.com's Daniel Jeremiah.
"Ton of drops early in the year, much better on later tape," Jeremiah said of his film session studying Bryant. The wideout is an athletic marvel -- at 6'5/200, he ran two unofficial forty times of 4.34 and 4.35 seconds at the combine, leaped to a 39-inch vertical, and logged two 10-yard splits of 1.53 seconds -- but his production vacillates wildly. Playing opposite Sammy Watkins in a WR-friendly system with a solid college QB (Tajh Boyd) should have produced bigger accolades for such a prodigious athletic specimen. Evaluators are torn, and they are right to be.

Source: Daniel Jeremiah on Twitter

You have to be a smart coach with a guy like this. Raw so you use him like Minnesota did with Moss when he came into the league. You send him deep and let him make a play on the ball vs the shorter CB.

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

NFL.com's Daniel Jeremiah believes South Carolina WR Bruce Ellington could be a slot guy available in the mid rounds of the draft.
"South Carolina WR Bruce Ellington-love his toughness, quickness and ball skills. Does get a little sticky at top of routes. Mid Round/slot guy," Jeremiah tweeted. The 5 foot 9, 197 pound receiver shows a ton of toughness, speed (4.45 forty) and instincts to be one of the more intriguing options at slot receiver, and as a return specialist at the next level. Bruce is Andre Ellington's cousin.

Source: Daniel Jeremiah on Twitter

 

[Faust]

Peshek: RB Metrics 1.0

 

[Concept Coop]

He's Lacy with receiving skills.

So he's Lacy.

I have never seen Lacya dust to the ball in flight like I have Hyde.

You could certainly be right. Just pointing out that Lacy is pretty solid in that area.

 

[Faust]

Georgia's Aaron Murray among top sleepers in 2014 NFL Draft

 

[saintfool]

Peshek: RB Metrics 1.0

Hill's metric there belie the poor showing at the combine. Hopefully he'll do better at his Pro Day.

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

Texas A&M WR Mike Evans said he is hearing more and more that he could be a top-10 pick in the draft.
With some prospects, we might question this revelation, but in Evans' case, we've been hearing the same thing. Evans has seen his draft stock soar since the season ended and he dispelled whispers that his athleticism wasn't up to snuff for an elite No. 1 WR. At 6-foot-5 and 225 pounds, Evans ran a 4.53 forty at the combine. It would be a shock if he slipped past the Giants at No. 12.

Source: Brian Smith

 

[Milkman]

Evans could be the first WR taken in the draft. It wouldn't shock me. I'm actually more shocked almost nobody has him as their #1 wr this year. This kind of size/speed/hands combo doesn't come around that often.

 

[Faust]

Browns, Raiders, Ravens show interest in Isaiah Crowell

 

[Faust]

Evans could be the first WR taken in the draft. It wouldn't shock me. I'm actually more shocked almost nobody has him as their #1 wr this year. This kind of size/speed/hands combo doesn't come around that often.

Johnny Manziel's speed coach says Aggie is quickest QB in draft

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So who among this year's rookie class will burst onto the NFL scene because of speed? Flaherty says it will be another one of his students -- and Manziel's Texas A&M teammate -- wide receiver Mike Evans.

"Everyone going into the combine thought he was going to run a 4.65 and he ended up running a 4.47 (unofficial) and a 4.53," Flaherty said. "He is a monster. He could be one of the top receivers in the league in his first 2-3 years in the NFL based on his size, his speed and his ability.

"I've worked with a lot of really good receivers. And he is going to be as good if not better than all of them."