Minnesota’s Lawrence a lighting quick linebacker

When you watch University of Minnesota linebacker Simoni Lawrence of the football field you see that he is like a flash of lighting and packs a thundering hit. Lawrence knows he has the speed to play at the next level but also knows he need to improve on wrapping up tackles and not just trying to lay them out.

“I think when I come into a camp, I can show I have got the speed to run with everyone, I am physical enough, I am a leader,” said Lawrence. “In the past I always try to make the big hit, and I have tried to hit people with out wrapping up, and sometimes that cause missed tackles. At the Texas vs. the Nation game my focus was showing the scouts that I could wrap up and I had a field day.”

Lawrence as a junior earned playing time in all 13 games with five starts and ranked fifth on the team in total tackles with 66, was second on the team in tackles for losses with 10.5, including 4 sacks. This past season he had 85 tackles total tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 2 sacks and 1 interception, and was invited to the 2010 NFL Combine.

At the NFL Combine he performed very well and decided to stand on his numbers in the vertical jump (40 inches), broad jump (10 foot – 3 inches) and his 225 bench press (21 reps) and not redo them at his Pro Day. At his Pro Day he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.56 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.25 seconds and the three-cone drill in 6.80 seconds.

“The combine was fun, it is a place where athletes love to go and compete and show there ability, and I love to compete,” said Lawrence. “But I wanted to show the scouts I could run faster and did that at my Pro Day.”

Lawrence has a great attitude and is willing to whatever it takes to get on the field and makes plays in any defense, even willing to play inside in the 3-4 defense.

“I’m willing to do anything the team needs me to do, if that is playing weak side in the 4-3 or inside in the 3-4, I will make plays,” said Lawrence.

With Lawrence speed and athleticism he will make play on Sunday whatever team he goes to.

Baylor safety Lake a hard nose football player

Safety Jordan Lake of Baylor is one of the nicest people off the field, but when he gets on to the football field is a heat seeking missile at the safety position.

Lake as a junior was a First-team All-Big 12 selection by league coaches, and Associated Press he had 97 total tackles, 3 interceptions and 10 pass break-ups. This season had 92 total tackles and 2 tackles for loss. He knows that he has the ability to get better at the next level.

“I need to work on my man to man coverage skills, NFL defense require that, also my man free concepts, which both I didn’t really get much of a chance to do (at Baylor),” said Lake.

Lake is a hard nose football player who loves the game of football and that shows out on the field, and he knows his strengths.

“One of my biggest strengths is game intelligence, my feel for the game, I don’t get beat on play action, and I am a good tackler,” said Lake.

At Lake’s Pro Day he measured in at 6-1, 209 pounds and ran the 40 yard dash in 4.79 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.54 seconds, and the three cone drill in 7.29 seconds. He measured a 30 inch vertical jump, a 9-foot-8 inch broad jump and did 14 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press.

“Pro Day is good and bad, they want to see the raw athletic ability that you have, and sometime people get drafted based on numbers,” said Lake. “People without the great workout numbers can play, and I hope to prove the ones that don’t think that wrong.”

Lake might not have had the best workout number of the all the safeties in this years draft class, but one things that NFL teams like in a safety is intelligences and Lake has that. He has had workouts already with the Atlanta Falcons and the Houston Texans so far and hopes to have more before the draft is here.

“I’m a football player, I am not a world class athlete, but I know I can play football,” said Lake.

That is what Lake is a hard nose football player both on defense and special teams and because of that will have a great shot in the NFL.

How the McNabb trade effects the draft.

With the news that the Philadelphia Eagles traded quarterback Donovan McNabb to the Washington Redskins, not only is Washington getting a possible Hall of Fame type quarterback but now the impact of the NFL Draft will be felt.

Now with the Redskins have their quarterback there is no shot that they will draft Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen, if like we figure the St. Louis Rams draft Sam Bradford number one overall. The Redskins will most likely draft the best offensive tackle at number four hoping that Russell Okung of Oklahoma State is still there.

So the biggest question mark is where does Clausen go, well right now it looks like he will be available for the Buffalo Bills to select him with the ninth overall pick, but if he doesn’t go there how far will he fall. Would the Jacksonville Jaguars think about him at number ten? Or what about the San Francisco 49ers and one of their two first round picks if they are not sold on Alex Smith. Then there is always the Oakland Raiders, and we know they where looking at Donovan McNabb. A dark house could be the Kansas City Chiefs, since Clausen’s former head coach Charlie Weis is now the offensive coordinator and he has been all around the country working out college quarterback so that tells me they are not sold on quarterback Matt Cassel.

The other person in this situation is Jason Campbell and where does he go now, the Redskins don’t have to trade him, but I would think that they would want to. Some dentations for him could be Buffalo, Jacksonville, Carolina, Cleveland, or even Oakland. We have to see, but things now are getting more interesting.

Another note of interest, the Eagles only have two quarterbacks on their roster, so expect them to draft one late, or sign a few as un-drafted rookie free-agents.

Early Look at the 2011 NFL Draft

QB:
Jake Locker, Washington
Pat Devlin, Delaware/Penn State
Jerrod Johnson, Texas A&M
Case Keenum, Houston
Christian Ponder, Florida State

RB:
DeMarco Murray, Oklahoma
Evan Royster, Penn State
Noel Devine, West Virginia
Anthony Allen, Georgia Tech
Daniel Thomas, Kansas State

FB:
Stanley Havili, USC
D.J. Williams, Arkansas (H-B/TE)
Charles Clay, Tulsa
Ryan Houston, North Carolina
Robert Hughes, Notre Dame

WR:
Terrance Toliver, LSU
Austin Pettis, Boise State
Ronald Johnson, USC
Armon Binns, Cincinnati
Leonard Hankerson, Miami U.

TE:
Lance Kendricks, Wisconsin (H-Back)
Weslye Sanders, South Carolina
Luke Stocker, Tennessee
Konrad Reuland, Stanford
Mike McNeill, Nebraska

OC:
Stefen Wisniewski, Penn State
Kristofer O'Dowd, USC
Ryan McMahon, Florida State
Colin Baxter, Arizona
Daniel Wenger, Notre Dame

OG:
Justin Boren, Ohio State
Michael Pouncey, Florida
Rodney Hudson, Florida State
John Moffitt, Wisconsin
Orlando Franklin, Miami U. (OT)

OT:
Nate Solder, Colorado
Anthony Castonzo, Boston College
Gabe Carimi, Wisconsin
Lee Ziemba, Auburn
Marcus Cannon, TCU

DE:
Greg Romeus, Pittsburgh
Cameron Heyward, Ohio State
Adrian Clayborn, Iowa
Jeremy Beal, Oklahoma
Pernell McPhee, Mississippi State

DT:
Allen Bailey, Miami U.
Marvin Austin, North Carolina
Jerrell Powe, Mississippi
Stephen Paea, Oregon State
Kendrick Ellis, Hampton U./South Carolina

ILB:
Greg Jones, Michigan State
Quan Sturdivant, North Carolina
Kelvin Sheppard, LSU
Casey Matthews, Oregon
Alex Wujciak, Maryland

OLB:
Bruce Carter, North Carolina
Von Miller, Texas A&M
Lawrence Wilson, Connecticut
Michael Morgan, USC
Chris Walker, Tennessee

CB:
Ras-I Dowling, Virginia
Kendric Burney, North Carolina
Curtis Brown, Texas
Prince Amukamara, Nebraska
Rashad Carmichael, Virginia Tech

FS:
Deunta Williams, North Carolina
Chris Culliver, South Carolina
Quinton Carter, Oklahoma
Tejay Johnson, TCU
Mark LeGree, Appalachian State

SS:
DeAndre McDaniel, Clemson
Eric Hagg, Nebraska
Jermale Hines, Ohio State
Jay Valai, Wisconsin
Shiloh Keo, Idaho

SPT:
Kai Forbath, UCLA, K
Alex Henery, Nebraska, K
Derek Epperson, Baylor, P
Chas Henry, Florida, P
Ryan Donahue, Iowa, P

QB Blake Joseph: An underrated gem

The 2010 NFL Draft class of quarterback is filled with high profile college quarterbacks, two Heisman Trophy winners, and many who had long careers at there respectful school. But just because a quarterback went to a high profile college program doesn’t mean he will be successful at the next level. There are many starting quarterbacks in the NFL that didn’t go to high profile college programs, and in this years draft there are some under the radar quarterbacks to keep your eye on.

One of under the radar quarterbacks is Sam Houston State’s Blake Joseph, who started his career at Houston and then transferred last year to Sam Houston State for his final year of eligibility.

At Sam Houston State this past season Joseph passed for 2,440 yards and 14 touchdowns, completing 61 percent of his passes and only throwing 6 interceptions. He also ran for 292 yards and 5 touchdowns. Joseph workout at Houston Pro Day and measured in at 6-1.5, 218 pounds, he ran the 40 yard dash in 4.75 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.37 seconds. He measured a 28.5 inch vertical jump, an 8-foot-8 inch broad jump and did 17 reps of 225 pounds.

But his workout number weren’t what the NFL scouts came to see, it was how he threw the football. Joseph had been working with quarterback coach Terry Shea, yes the same quarterback coach that worked with Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford, who could be the number one overall pick and last season worked with two first round quarterbacks, number one overall pick Matthew Stafford, and Josh Freeman.

Shea who scripted and was on hand for Bradford workout in Oklahoma also did the same for Joseph workout. Shea thought that Joseph had a very good workout at Houston.

“Blake did a very good job at his workout, he handled the pressure very well and that can be difficult when you are throwing against air sometimes and all the NFL scouts are watching you, I have seen quarterback crumble but Blake held his own,” said Shea. “He showed very good arm strength driving the football up the field. He has a very talent arm and showed good footwork.”

Joseph workout consisted of 6 spot throws and 45 scripted passes. Joseph thought the workout went good as well.

“I thought it went well, I think I did a good job throwing the football,” said Joseph.

Joseph knows what the work he put in with Coach Shea paid off at his Pro Day.

“Before I went to workout with him, I heard a lot of good things about him, and everyone talked highly of him,” said Joseph. “He really helped me with my drops, both my 5 and 7 step, as well as my footwork and getting in balance.”

Joseph has the arm strength to make all the NFL throws and is a good overall athlete to move around in the pocket and avoid the pass rushers and can also pick up yards running the football. But he knows he can always get better.

“You can always get better at everything, I want to work on my drops more and getting more comfortable in those,” Joseph said.

Coach Shea just thinks that Blake just needs to feel more comfortable dropping back, but has all the tools to play in the NFL.

“He just needs to feel comfortable dropping back, making sure he is balance, he can continue to grow in his touch (throwing the football), but has the raw arm strength and is polished throwing the football with nice tightness,” said Shea.

Joseph is very good leader and is a team player and in 2008 even played some wide receiver at Houston to help the team and get on the field.

“I just want the opportunity to make a team and be able to come in and compete for a job,” said Joseph.

Joseph will get that opportunity where he is drafted or signs as a free-agent.

UTEP Moturi an under the radar receiver

UTEP wide receiver Jeff Moturi might be under the radar to some fans of college football or the NFL Draft, but the NFL scouts know all about him. Not only did he show them his skills at UTEP, and in the Texas vs. the Nation game but he also had a very good Pro Day.

At his Pro Day Moturi was 5-11 183 pounds, he ran the 40 yard dash in 4.38 seconds. He measured a 30.5 inch vertical jump, a 9-foot-10 inch broad jump and did 18 reps of 225.

“When I was at the Texas vs. the Nation game, and I was talking to scouts they didn’t understand why I wasn’t going to the combine and I didn’t either,” said Moturi. “I know I am an under the radar guy, and I have used that as motivation.”

Moturi had a very productive college career and as a junior was honorable mention All-Conference USA, he led the team with 51 receptions and rated second on the team in receiving yardage with 655 and had 9 touchdowns. This past season he had 53 catches for 974 averaging 18.4 yards per catch and 4 touchdowns.

Despite his productive college career Moturi knows he can get better.

“I need to make sure that I contrite on making the easy catches, and not worry so much on what move I am going to make next on the defender,” Moturi said. “I know I have good separation and do a good job getting in and out of my breaks, but you can always get better.”

Moturi is an explosive wide receiver that many teams look at as a guy who could play in the slot and be a good receiver making yards after the catch. Moturi has the confidence that he can play at the next level but won’t get too caught up in everything come draft day.

“Being an under the radar guy you don’t know where you are going and you can’t control that,” said Moturi. “(On the draft week), I might go bowling.”

Whatever team Moturi goes to, they will have a good receiver that will work hard to prove he belongs.

UTEP safety Cromartie-Smith not shy of contact

UTEP safety Da'Mon Cromartie-Smith is a player who likes to be physical and hit you and would rather take on contact then avoid it.

“I like to be physical, I like to play in the box, and I don’t worry about taken on pulling offensive linemen,” said Cromartie-Smith. “I like to read the play and then attack it, kind of like safety Adrian Wilson (of the Arizona Cardinals).”

Cromartie-Smith as a junior was second on the team in tackles with 77, he also had 2 tackles for losses, 1 sack, and 2 interceptions. This past season he led the team with 108 total tackles and had 4 tackles for loss and 1 interception.

Even with a productive college career Cromartie-Smith knows he can get better.

“I have been training and working to be more flexible, being able to flip my hips and change directions better,” said Cromartie-Smith. “I also know I need to work on my balls skills to become a better all around player.”

Cromartie-Smith did something rare in these days of getting ready for Pro Days and the NFL Combine he trainer at UTEP by himself and had some great results at his Pro Day. He was 6-1 1/2, 206 ran the 40 yard dash is 4.46 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.47 seconds, and the three-cone drill in 7.24 seconds. He measured a 32-inch vertical jump, a 9-foot-9 inch broad jump and did 20 bench press repetitions at 225 pounds.

“I just trained at school, because I wanted to finish my degree, and that was important to me,” said Cromartie-Smith. “I did lift with a friend and mainly I wanted to work on the 40 yard dash and the bench press.”

Cromartie-Smith had some question marks going into the Texas vs. the Nation game if he could play at the next level but those questions where answered quickly.

“I wanted to see how I would do against higher level of competition, and at the Texas vs. the Nation game it gave me the ability to check that out,” said Cromartie-Smith. “After being there with all the guys I knew I could play at next level and it made me push myself even harder.”

Cromartie-Smith can play at the next level and will be a taken on contact rather then avoiding it.

Tim Knicky, outside linebacker here we come

Stephen F Austin defense end Tim Knicky is one of the small school diamond in the rough for the 2010 NFL Draft, that some fans might not know about but the NFL scout sure do. The scouts showed up for Knicky’s Pro Day where he was 6-4 252 pounds and ran the 40 yard dash in 4.63-to-4.67 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.12 seconds, the three cone drill in 6.91 seconds. He measured a 33.5 inch vertical jump, a 9-foot-8 inch broad jump and benched 225, 17 times.

“I am glade that the Pro Day stuff is over, and now I can get back to being a football player, not a track guy,” Knicky said.

Well Knicky did a great job and showed NFL scouts that he can de an outside linebacker in a 3-4 defense with his workout at his Pro Day.

“Most teams are looking me as a 3-4 outside linebacker, but there are some that think I can play 4-3 defensive end if I gain some weight,” said Knicky. “I didn’t drop a lot in college, but playing in the Texas vs. the Nation game help show scouts that I can drop in to coverage and move around.”

Knicky had a very productive college career and as a junior was an AP Third-Team All-America selection. He finished eighth in the nation in tackles for losses and fifth in the country in sacks. He had 74 total tackles, 20.5 tackles for loss and 12 sacks. This past season had 41 total tackles, 15 tackles for loss and 12.5 sacks.

Knicky isn’t worried about draft day and what will happen he is just looking forward to getting to work.

“I know if I worry about it, that isn’t going to get me drafted, or drafted any higher,” said Knicky. “If I get drafted or sign as a free-agent, I need to go in there and work and make my name then.”

With a number of teams moving to the 3-4 defense, Knicky pass rushing skills will be in high demand and has a few visit already set-up with NFL teams. Watch for Knicky come draft weekend to be draft to one of those teams that play a 3-4 defense.

WR Dez Bryant doesn't wow anyone at Pro Day

WR Dez Bryant of Oklahoma State didn't wow anyone at his Pro Day today, posting a 40 yard dash in 4.50 and 4.52 seconds and had a had a 38-inch vertical and an 11-foot-1 broad jump at 6014 and 224 pounds. Even with the 4.5 - 40 yard dash he still should be a top 20 pick, the question now is where.

Bradford has great workout, most likely lock for # 1 pick

Quarterback Sam Bradford today had a great work out in which every NFL team was there to watch him or the receivers that he was throwing to. He threw the football well and show the arm strength that NFL scouts and personal people wanted to see. He should be a lock for the number one overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft.

Crompton no NFL Combine, no problem

Tennessee quarterback Jonathan Crompton after his senior season many thought he was lock to go to the NFL Combine and after his performance at the Texas vs. the Nation game there was no doubt about it. Well he never got that invite.

“It was a bummer that is for sure, but God has a plan,” said Crompton. “I think it ultimately it helped me because not a lot of the guys threw at the combine and it helped me to get a number of teams at my Pro Day.”

As a senior Crompton leading Tennessee to the Chick-fil-A Bowl and he ended his senior season with 2,800 passing yards and 27 touchdowns and completed 58 percent of his passes.

“This year’s offensive system was my favorite offense because it was an NFL system,” said Crompton.

Crompton knows he needs to keep working to be the player he wants to be.

“I just need to make sure I stay on top of everything, every aspect of playing quarterback,” said Crompton. “I listen to all my coaches and am a very coachable player.”

At Crompton Pro Day he ran the 40-yard dash in the 4.85 seconds, he ran the short shuttle in 4.35 seconds, and the 3-cone drill 6.94 seconds. He measured a 31-inch vertical jump, a 8-foot-10 inch broad jump. He threw the football well and showed he has the ability to be a start quarterback in the NFL.

“We scripted all the throws at my Pro Day and I thought I did well,” said Crompton. “I’m now just staying in shape, lifting, running and throwing everyday.”

Crompton has five workout with NFL teams and a possible sixth where he will go to the NFL team facility to meet with the teams coaching staff.

Perrilloux long road hopeful will pay off

The road to the NFL has been a long road for quarterback of Ryan Perrilloux of Jacksonville State who was on the 2007 National Championship team at LSU. But because of off the field issues transfer from LSU to Jacksonville State and as a junior he started all 11 games was responsible for 26 touchdowns, including 19 passing and 7 rushing which earned Second-Team All-OVC and OVC All-Newcomer Honors after completing 187 of his 297 passes for 2,318 yards. This season passed for 2,350 yards and 23 touchdowns and only threw 2 interceptions the whole season. He also rushed for 443 yards and 8 touchdowns.

Perrilloux knows what he needs to work on as far as the NFL is concerned.

“In this process, NFL teams have asked me if I could come in a handle being a 4th string quarterback, and I have told them yes, I just want to have an opportunity to compete,” said Perrilloux. “I can’t change the mistake that have made in the past, but I can make sure that they don’t happen again.”

Perrilloux knows he needs to show that he can lead and be more mature then he was early in his college career.

“I need to prove that I can lead a football team and show my maturity,” said Perrilloux. “I have done counseling for a year and half to work on my decision making skills and my leadership skills.”

That is the biggest question marks for NFL scouts and teams it is not his athletic ability. Perrilloux measured in at his Pro Day with a height of 6022, 226 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.79 seconds, 4.51 short shuttle, and 7.30-second three-cone drill. He measured a 30-inch vertical jump, a 9-foot-3 broad jump. The conditions where not perfect at the Pro Day as it was raining why they where conducting it.

Perrilloux has been training with Sam Morris the same trainer that has worked with NFL great quarterback Brett Farve and the late Steve McNair.

“I have been training with him and making sure I am in shape when my name is called and I get my opportunity,” said Perrilloux. “I think my best asset that I will bring to a team is my competiveness and wanting to win.”

It has been a long road for Ryan Perrilloux, but with his overall ability as a quarterback and showing that he is more mature, he could one of the biggest steals in this year draft.

Running Back Smith wows people at Pro Day, moving up the chats

University of Kentucky RB Alfonso Smith didn’t have the college production that that he wanted to and as a senior rushed for only 245 yards and 2 touchdowns, but he got his shot at the Texas vs. the Nation game to show his ability for NFL scouts.

Then the NFL scouts showed up at his Pro Day at Kentucky and Smith wowed them with his workout and physical skills measuring in at his Pro Day with a height of 6002, 211 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.28 – 4.33 second range. He measured a 36 inch vertical jump and a 9-foot-9 broad jump. He also had 19 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press.

Smith trained at Ignition in Cincinnati, Ohio to get ready for the Pro Day.

“I didn’t have the season I wanted so have a lot to prove at the Pro Day, right before the Pro Day started, I was nervous,” said Smith. “I knew I need to have a good Pro Day to have a shot.”

With his size, speed, strength and the ability to not only run outside and catch the football, but able to run between the tackles makes Smith one of the sleepers in this year NFL Draft. With NFL teams going to more of two back combinations of running backs, Smith can be a valuable assist to any NFL team he goes to.

“I think I can be a great 3rd down back, because of my speed and agility, but I need to work on my receiving ability,” said Smith. “But I am willing to do whatever a team ask me to do, play special teams, defense whatever to help my team.”

Now Smith is back in Lexington, Kentucky training and getting ready for any workouts that might come up.

“I am keeping lifting and running and ready for anything that might come up,” said Smith. “I have gotten film on myself to be able watch and see what I need to improve to become a better player.”

Smith has helped himself this post-season and has a lot of talent that some NFL team should take full advantage of.

Safety Aaron Webster a man on a mission

University of Cincinnati S Aaron Webster is a man on a mission, while the offense got all the credit for the success that Cincinnati had this season, Webster was holding the defense down and was third on the team in total tackles with 69, had 2 tackles for loss and he lead the team in interceptions with 4. He also had 5 pass break-ups and 9 passes defended with lead the team in both. He came to the Texas vs. the Nation game with one thing in mind that was to show the scouts that he could play at the next level.

“I haven been doing (defensive backs) drills, and more drills, I know that the coaches, trainers and scouts looks at everything in great details,” said Webster. “I need to show that I can cover, both in man to man and cover two, run support is my biggest strength but I need to show I can play in passing schemes.”

Webster wasn’t a combine invite, but should have been after his Pro Day where he measured in at a height of 6012, 208 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.49 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.22 seconds and the three-cone drill in 6.72 seconds, he did the 60 yard shuttle in 11.90. He measured a 33.5-inch vertical jump and a 10-foot-3 broad jump. He also had 21 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press.

Webster trained at D-1 in Cincinnati and graduated from Cincinnati in three and half years so he would be able to focus on football.

“It was tough taking 18 credits a semester even during football season, but it is worth it now,” Webster said. “Football now is my job from 6 am to 8 pm, now that Pro Day is done, I have been training on getting better in my defensive back skills and my conditioning.”

Webster doesn’t plan on watching the NFL Draft and will just relax and wait for a call from the NFL team that drafts him.

“You can’t control who drafts you, I only can control my work ethic and what I can do on the football field to get better,” said Webster.

Webster is a hard worker and a good overall athlete that would be a great addition to any NFL team. He will be a great special teams player as he learns the NFL defense and refines his coverage skills and will be able to do that because he has great instincts and football IQ.

Central Michigan Pro Day

Central Michigan QB Dan LeFevour stood on all his NFL Combine numbers but did throw the football and looked well in his scripted workout.

Central Michigan WR Antonio Brown measured in at his Pro Day at 5101 181 and ran the 40 yard dash in 4.48 seconds and then stood on all of his combine numbers.

Central Michigan WR Bryan Anderson at his Pro Day ran the 40 yard dash in 4.53 to 4.58 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.20 seconds, the 3- cone drill in 6.67 seconds. He measured a 37-inch vertical jump and did 12 reps of 225.

Central Michigan OL Allen Ollenburger at his Pro Day ran the 40 yard dash in 5.21 to 5.26 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.75 seconds, the 3- cone drill in 7.54 seconds. He measured a 26-inch vertical jump, a 8-foot-3 inch broad jump and did 21 reps of 225.

Central Michigan S Eric Fraser at his Pro Day ran the 40 yard dash in 4.60 to 4.62 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.17 seconds, the 3- cone drill in 7.06 seconds. He measured a 36.5-inch vertical jump, a 10-foot-5 inch broad jump.

Central Michigan CB Josh Gordy at his Pro Day ran the 40 yard dash in 4.37 to 4.42 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.23 seconds, the 3- cone drill in 6.62 seconds. He measured a 38.5-inch vertical jump, a 10-foot-10 inch broad jump and did 16 reps of 225.

Central Michigan CB Kirkston Edwards at his Pro Day ran the 40 yard dash in 4.48 to 4.56 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.47 seconds, the 3- cone drill in 7.06 seconds. He measured a 34.5-inch vertical jump, a 10-foot-7 inch broad jump and did 12 reps of 225.

Central Michigan DE Larry Knight at his Pro Day ran the 40 yard dash in 4.77 to 4.84 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.61 seconds, the 3- cone drill in 7.08 seconds. He measured a 32.5-inch vertical jump, a 10-foot broad jump and did 20 reps of 225.

Central Michigan DE Frank Zombo at his Pro Day ran the 40 yard dash in 4.72 to 4.73 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.29 seconds, the 3- cone drill in 7.12 seconds. He measured a 35.5-inch vertical jump a 10-foot-2 inch broad jump and did 23 reps of 225.

Wayne State RB Joique Bell was at Central Michigan Pro Day and ran the 40 yard dash in 4.72 seconds and stood on all his other combine numbers. He caught passes from QB Dan LeFevour in the scripted workout.

VanFulpen Mock Draft 4.0

1. St. Louis Rams – QB Sam Bradford, Oklahoma
2. Detroit Lions – DT Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – DT Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma
4. Washington Redskins – OT Russell Okung, Oklahoma State
5. Kansas City Chiefs – OT Bryan Bulaga, Iowa
6. Seattle Seahawks – OT Trent Williams, Oklahoma
7. Cleveland Browns – S Eric Berry, Tennessee
8. Oakland Raiders – OT Bruce Campbell, Maryland
9. Buffalo Bills – QB Jimmy Clausen, Notre Dame
10. Jacksonville Jaguars – LB Rolando McClain, Alabama
11. Denver Broncos – WR Dez Bryant, Oklahoma State
12. Miami Dolphins – OLB Sergio Kindle, Texas
13. San Francisco 49ers – CB Joe Haden, Florida
14. Seattle Seahawks – RB C.J. Spiller, Clemson
15. N.Y. Giants – OLB Sean Weatherspoon, Missouri
16. San Francisco 49ers – S Earl Thomas, Texas
17. Tennessee Titans – DE Jason Pierre-Paul, South Florida
18. Pittsburgh Steelers – OT Anthony Davis, Rutgers
19. Atlanta Falcons – DE Derrick Morgan, Georgia Tech
20. Houston Texans – DT Dan Williams, Tennessee
21. Cincinnati Bengals – DE Carlos Dunlap, Florida
22. New England Patriots – DT Jared Odrick, Penn State
23. Green Bay Packers – OT Charles Brown, USC
24. Philadelphia Eagles – OG Mike Iupati, Idaho
25. Baltimore Ravens – CB Kyle Wilson, Boise State
26. Arizona Cardinals – OLB Brandon Graham, Michigan
27. Dallas Cowboys – S Taylor Mays, USC
28. San Diego Chargers – RB Ryan Mathews, Fresno State
29. N.Y. Jets – NT Terrence Cody, Alabama
30. Minnesota Vikings – CB Devin McCourty, Rutgers
31. Indianapolis Colts - DT Brian Price, UCLA
32. New Orleans Saints – DE Everson Griffen, USC

News & Notes

Tulane senior running back Andre Anderson ran between 4.59 and 4.63 in the 40-yard dash to go along with 39" vertical, 10'3" broad jump and 17 reps of 225 pounds... he also caught the ball fairly well during his on-field workout... senior wide receiver Jeremy Williams ran in the high-4.4 range which is a big improvement from the high-4.5 to low-4.6 times he posted at the NFL Combine... Williams versatility on special teams and fine character references have likely earned him a spot in the third-to-fourth round range with Baltimore, Buffalo and Houston being three of the top contenders for his services.

Former West Virginia and NFL standout cornerback/return man Adam Jones ran in the 4.4 range and then did individual and positional drills organized by trainer Duke Rousse. The workout was held at Hahnville High School and attended by at least five NFL teams, including Detroit and San Francisco, who according to one source close to the situation interviewed Jones prior to and after the completion of Friday's workout.

Lindenwood/UT-Martin senior wide receiver/return man Roren Thomas suffered a slightly pulled hamstring while attempting to run the 40-yard dash at Missouri's Pro Day earlier this week, so he could now miss the chance to run for scouts unless he sets up another local Pro Day at his own school or finds a location and available area scouts once he is healthy... most area scouts expect Thomas to run in the 4.4 range or better along with exceptional shuttle drills.

Memphis/U-of-Miami senior tight end DajLeon Farr, a big-time recruit of the U-of-Miami who never really saw it happen for him, transferred to Conference USA after two seasons. This kid was offered by LSU, Texas, Miami and nearly everyone else, and he's from right outside Houston, Texas.

Not a lot of great film on him; had 14 catches for 76 yards and one touchdown as a senior and 24-210-4 are his career numbers. His best games of this season would be Southern Miss and Central Florida, but he has a long, lean frame; does not look 250 pounds on film.

He's roughly 6052, 260 pounds and a trainer contact says this kid has been running in the 4.6 range and 4.10 or better short shuttle; keep an eye on his Pro Day, which is March 26th.

Case Western Reserve senior quarterback Daniel Whalen ran 4.66 in the 40-yard dash and completed 15 reps of 225 pounds as part of his Pro Day workout at Ohio State. He's just under 6'1", 195 pounds, but the small school standout was a finalist for the Gagliardi Trophy, which honors the nation's best DIII player.

Whalen finished with 9,720 yards and 87 touchdowns during his four-year career and has found a mentor in former NFL and college football head coach Sam Rutigliano.

He was not allowed to compete in the on-field portion of Ohio State's Pro Day, but scouts from a handful of teams approached him afterwards, as did Baltimore Ravens quarterback coach Jim Zorn.

Concordia (CAN) fourth-year offensive lineman Kristian Matte is receiving a private workout with the Houston Texans as a possible convert from OT/OG to center. He's a better-than-expected athlete for a Canadian kid, having run in the 5.2 range, 31" vertical and mid-20's on the bench at about 6030, 290 pounds.

Bishop's (CAN) fourth-year RB/WR/RT Steven Turner, who has a similar build and physical tools to Pittsburgh Steelers RB/RT Stefan Logan, may now be earning some praise from teams south of the boarder.

At last week's CFL Evaluation Camp in Toronto, he was timed between 4.31 and 4.38 in the 40-yard dash, 4.03 short shuttle, 43.5" vertical, 10'5" broad jump and completed 20 reps of 225 pounds at just under 5'8", 176 pounds.

Temple's Pro Day

Here are the Pro Day results for the guys who played in the Texas vs. the Nation game from Temple.

Temple LB Alex Joseph at his Pro Day measured in at 6000 238 ran the 40-yard dash in the 4.59 seconds. He measured a 33-inch vertical jump, a 9-foot-11 inch broad jump, and did 21 reps of 225.

Temple DT Andre Neblett at his Pro Day measured in at 6000 297 ran the 40-yard dash in the 4.96 seconds. He measured a 30.5-inch vertical jump, and did 33 reps of 225.

Temple TE Steve Maneri at his Pro Day measured in at 6071 264-pounds ran the 40 in 4.81 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.51 seconds. He measured a 28-inch vertical jump, and did 23 reps of 225.

Thursday Notes

Indiana LB Matt Mayberry will workout for the New England Patriots, Friday, March 19, 2010.

Indiana LB Matt Mayberry will visit the Chicago Bears, Monday March 22, 2010.

Baylor S Jordan Lake will visit the Houston Texans on April 3.

Tulsa CB John Destin will visit the Jacksonville Jaguars.

More Wednesday Pro Date Notes

Tennessee QB Jonathan Crompton at his Pro Day ran the 40-yard dash in the 4.85 seconds, he ran the short shuttle in 4.35 seconds, and the 3-cone drill 6.94 seconds. He measured a 31-inch vertical jump, a 8-foot-10 inch broad jump.

Tennessee OL Vladimir Richard at his Pro Day measure in at 6034, and 316 pounds ran the 40-yard dash in the 5.09 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.65, and the 3-cone drill in 7.72 seconds. He measured a 31-inch vertical jump, a 8-foot-4 inch broad jump, and did 34 reps of 225 pounds.

Tennessee LB Rico McCoy at his Pro Day measure in at 6002, and 226 pounds ran the 40-yard dash in the 4.95 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.85, and the 3-cone drill in 7.45 seconds. He measured a 30.5-inch vertical jump, a 8-foot-11 inch broad jump, and did 24 reps of 225 pounds.
Tennessee OG Jacques McClendon at his Pro Day ran the 40-yard dash in 4.96 second, and did 37 reps of 225 pounds.

William & Mary Sean Lissemore at his Pro Day measure in at 6030 298 pounds, ran the 40-yard dash in 4.83 seconds. He measured a 30-inch vertical jump, a 9-foot-3 inch broad jump, and did 36 reps of 225 pounds.

Illinois WR Arrelious Benn ran the 40-yard dash in 4.41 seconds, the three-cone drill in 6.78 seconds. He measured a 37.5-inch vertical jump, a 10-foot-1 broad jump.

Illinois WR/TE Jeff Cumberland measured in at his Pro Day with a height of 6044, 249 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.46 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.38 seconds and the three-cone drill in 6.88 seconds. He measured a 35.5-inch vertical jump, a 9-foot-10 broad jump and completed 20 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press.

Illinois TE Michael Hoomanawanui measured in at his Pro Day with a height of 6035, 263 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.73 seconds, and the short shuttle in 4.51 seconds and the three-cone drill in 7.02 seconds. He measured a 32.5-inch vertical jump.

Notes from Florida's Pro Day

Some updates from Florida's Pro Day – Check back for more updates. Update at 2:10pm EST. - Side Note - It was raining at the Pro Day so grass was wet when players where going thru drills.

Florida WR David Nelson at his Pro Day measure in at 6050, and 217 pounds ran the 40-yard dash in the 4.47 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.09 seconds, the 3 cone drill 6.76 seconds and the 60-yard shuttle in 11.28 seconds. He measured a 38-inch vertical jump, a 10-foot-4.5 broad jump, and did 16 reps of 225 pounds.

Florida LB Brandon Spikes ran the 40-yard dash in the 5.02 to 5.08 second range.

Florida CB Joe Haden ran the 40-yard dash in 4.46 to 4.48 second range.

Florida QB Tim Tebow threw for scouts and did a good job throwing all the routes, but he doesn’t appear to have a lot of arm strength and hasn’t done a great job getting the ball pushed out to the outer thirds of the field.

Florida LB Dustin Doe at his Pro Day measure in at 6006, and 228 pounds ran the 40-yard dash in the 4.65 seconds. He measured a 35-inch vertical jump, a 10-foot-1 broad jump, and did 20 reps of 225 pounds.

Tuesday Pro Day Notes

Arkansas DE Adrian Davis at his Pro Day ran the 40-yard dash in the 4.71 seconds, his short shuttle in 4.37. He measured a 30-inch vertical jump, a 8-foot-11 broad jump, and did 20 reps of 225 pounds.

Delaware DE Brandon Gillbeaux at his Pro Day ran the 40-yard dash in the 4.91 seconds. He measured a 36-inch vertical jump, a 9-foot-2 broad jump, and did 22 reps of 225 pounds.

Eastern Kentucky OL Derek Hardman at his Pro Day measure in at 6054, and 300 pounds ran the 40-yard dash in the 5.15 seconds, his short shuttle in 4.56, and 3 cone drill was 7.90. He measured a 31-inch vertical jump, a 8-foot-7 broad jump, and did 22 reps of 225 pounds.

Oregon State OG Gregg Peat at his Pro Day measure in at 6034, and 299 pounds ran the 40-yard dash in the 5.24 seconds, his short shuttle in 4.80, and 3 cone drill was 7.53. He measured a 32.5-inch vertical jump, a 8-foot-6 broad jump, and did 23 reps of 225 pounds.

Oregon State LB Keaton Kristick at his Pro Day measure in at 6027, and 232 pounds ran the 40-yard dash in the 4.74 seconds, his short shuttle in 4.30, and 3 cone drill was 6.89. He measured a 33-inch vertical jump, a 10-foot-1 broad jump, and did 18 reps of 225 pounds.

Monday Pro Day Results

Montana S Shann Schillinger at his Pro Day ran the 40-yard dash in the 4.42 - 4.49 seconds range. He measured a 37.5-inch vertical jump, a 10-foot-0 broad jump, and did 21 reps of 225 pounds.

Central Arkansas DE/OLB Larry Hart at his Pro Day ran the 40-yard dash in the 4.59 seconds, he ran the short shuttle in 4.16, and the 3 cone drill in 6.93 seconds. He measured a 33.5-inch vertical jump, a 10-foot-1 broad jump, and did 24 reps of 225 pounds.

Oregon DE Will Tukuafu at his Pro Day ran the 40-yard dash in the 4.81 seconds. He measured a 32-inch vertical jump, a 9-foot-5 broad jump. Oregon has another Pro Day this Thursday and he will do everything again.

More Pro Day Notes

Purdue S Dwight McLean at his Pro Day measured in at a height of 6010, 212 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.63 seconds. He measured a 35-inch vertical jump, a 10-foot broad jump and completed 27 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press.

Purdue CB David Pender measured in at his Pro Day with a height of 6000, 178 pounds. He ran the short shuttle in 4.22 seconds, the three-cone drill in 6.33 seconds and the long shuttle in 10.91 seconds. He also completed 12 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press.

Purdue CB Brandon King measured a height of 5095, 194 pounds at his Pro Day. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.53 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.24 seconds and the long shuttle in 11.43 seconds. He measured a 36-inch vertical jump, a 9-foot-11 broad jump and completed 23 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press.

Purdue QB Joey Elliot measured in at his Pro Day with a height of 6023, 215 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.65 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.35 seconds and the three-cone drill in 7.02 seconds. He measured a 29-inch vertical jump and a 9-foot broad jump.

TCU OT Nick Richmond measured in at his Pro Day with a height of 6078, 310 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 5.24 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.81 seconds and the three-cone drill in 8.01 seconds. He also completed 19 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press, and had 36’’ arms.

Ohio State S Anderson Russell measured a height of 6010, 202 pounds at his Pro Day. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.41 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.11 seconds and the 3-cone drill in 6.78 seconds. He measured a 37-inch vertical jump, a 10-foot-9 broad jump and completed 18 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press.

Massachusetts WR Victor Cruz participated in the Boston College Pro Day and measured a height of 5115, 208 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.47 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.29 seconds and the 3-cone drill in 7.02 seconds. He measured a 41.5-inch vertical jump, a 10-foot-5 broad jump and completed 13 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press. He will also be working out at the UMass Pro Day on Thursday, March 25.

Massachusetts RB Tony Nelson participated in the Harvard Pro Day and measured a height of 5091, 208.5 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.55 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.33 seconds and the 3-cone drill in 6.62 seconds. He measured a 36-inch vertical jump, a 10-foot-4 broad jump and completed 17 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press. He will also be working out at the UMass Pro Day on Thursday, March 25.

Colgate DT Paul Mancuso participated in the Fordham Pro Day and measured a height of 6020, 304 pounds. He measured a 28-inch vertical jump, a 8-foot-10 broad jump and completed 32 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press.

Texas Tech OT Marlon Winn measured a height of 6045, 305 pounds at his Pro Day. He ran the 40-yard dash in 5.27 seconds, the short shuttle in 5.18 seconds and the 3-cone drill in 7.97 seconds. He measured a 28.5-inch vertical jump, a 8-foot-9 broad jump and completed 19 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press.

Texas Tech DE Brandon Sharp measured a height of 6017, 254 pounds at his Pro Day. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.71 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.54 seconds and the 3-cone drill in 7.39 seconds. He measured a 35-inch vertical jump, a 10-foot-0 broad jump and completed 23 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press.

Friday's Pro Day Notes

Kent State CB Danny Sadler measured in at his Pro Day with a height of 5-foot-9, 186 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.45 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.00 seconds, the three-cone drill in 6.74 seconds and the 60 yard shuttle in 10.90 seconds. He measured a 35.5-inch vertical jump, a 10-foot-6 broad jump and completed 18 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press.

Edinboro QB Trevor Harris who worked out at Ohio State Pro Day measured in at with a height of 6017, 222 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.75 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.17 seconds and the three-cone drill in 7.10 seconds. He measured a 35.5-inch vertical jump, a 9-foot-7 broad jump and completed 24 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press.

Ashland QB Billy Cundiff who worked out at Ohio State Pro Day measured in at with a height of 6017, 221 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.92 seconds. He measured a 31-inch vertical jump, a 8-foot-10 broad jump and completed 20 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press.

Ohio CB Thad Turner measured in with a height of 5110, 188 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.45 seconds. He measured a 41-inch vertical jump, a 10-foot-3 broad jump and completed 14 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press.

Massachusetts WR Jeremy Horne, ran the 40-yard dash in 4.42 seconds, had a short shuttle of 4.18 seconds, and a three cone drill in 6.82 seconds. He measured a 36-inch vertical jump, a 10-foot-4 broad jump.

Massachusetts DT Kyle Harrington measured in with a height of 6040, 287 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.93 seconds, he did the short shuttle in 4.40 seconds and the three-cone drill in 7.23 seconds. He measured a 27.5-inch vertical jump, a 8-foot-9 broad jump.

TCU CB Rafael Priest measured in at his Pro Day with a height of 5096, 183 pounds. All he did was do 20 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press, he will do everything else on April 2nd, because he is coming off a foot injury.

TCU RB Joseph Turner measured in at his Pro Day with a height of 6000, 230 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.70 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.35 seconds, and the 60 yard shuttle in 12.50 seconds. He measured a 30-inch vertical jump, a 9-foot-3 broad jump and completed 25 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press.

Jacksonville State QB Ryan Perrilloux measured in at his Pro Day with a height of 6022, 226 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.79 seconds. He measured a 30-inch vertical jump, a 9-foot-3 broad jump. The conditions where not perfect at the Pro Day as it was raining why they where conducting it.

Ohio State LB Austin Spitler measured in at his Pro Day with a height of 6-2, 243 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.73 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.23 seconds, and the 3 cone shuttle in 6.70 seconds. He measured a 32-inch vertical jump, a 9-foot-4 broad jump and completed 32 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press.

Ohio State OL Jim Cordle measured in at his Pro Day with a height of 6-4, 305 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 5.36 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.75 seconds, and the 3 cone shuttle in 7.69 seconds. He measured a 28-inch vertical jump, a 8-foot-1 broad jump and completed 23 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press.

Thursday Pro Day Notes

UPDATED - 10:00 PM EST

Texas A & M TE/FB Jamie McCoy measured in at his Pro Day with a height of 6015, 229 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.57 seconds and the three-cone drill in 7.11 seconds. He measured a 35 inch vertical jump and a 9-foot-10 broad jump. He also had 23 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press.

West Virginia State S Terrence Washington worked out at Kent State’s Pro Day and measured in at his Pro Day with a height of 5081, 181 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.42 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.09 seconds. He measured a 35 inch vertical jump and a 9-foot-6 broad jump. He also had 29 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press.

University of Maryland CB Anthony Wiseman measured in at his Pro Day with a height of 5902, 186 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.47 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.33 seconds and the three-cone drill in 7.34 seconds. He measured a 36 inch vertical jump and a 9-foot-8 broad jump. He also had 13 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press.

From Baylor Pro Day which was held on March 4th, but wanted to keep on eye of this guy for their next Pro Day on March 25th. LB/RB Jeremy Sanders measured in at his Pro Day with a height of 6020, 215 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.36 seconds and the three-cone drill in 6.99 seconds. He measured a 38 inch vertical jump and a 10-foot-3 broad jump. He also had 23 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press. Was a junior college transfer and come in and played running back in 2008 and started two games and then moved to linebacker for his senior season.

LB Zach Watkins, of Washburn (Division 2) has a personal workout with the Kansas City Chiefs schedule for April 8th. He hasn't been allowed into any other areas Division 1 Pro Day so he is in the process of setting a Pro Day up at Washburn.

Troy LB Boris Lee measured in at his Pro Day with a height of 6004, 238 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.75 seconds. He measured a 33-inch vertical jump and a 9-foot-5 broad jump. He also had 27 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press.

Minnesota LB Simoni Lawrence measured in at his Pro Day with a height of 6000, 230 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.56 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.25 seconds and the three-cone drill in 6.80 seconds. He stood on his combine vertical jump and a 10-foot-7 broad jump. He also stood on his combine bench press of 21.

Minnesota LB Lee Campbell measured in at his Pro Day ran the 40-yard dash in 4.79 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.20 seconds, and the three-cone drill in 7.11 seconds. He measured a 34-inch vertical jump, a 9-foot-6.5 broad jump and stood on his 225-pound bench press of 17 from the combine.

Northern Iowa DE James Ruffin who worked out at the Minnesota Pro Day with a height of 6034, 264 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.75 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.58 seconds and the three-cone drill in 7.21 seconds. He measured a 31-inch vertical jump and a 9-foot-5 broad jump. He also had 27 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press.

Colorado State WR Dion Morton measured in at his Pro Day with a height of 5080, 160 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.48 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.31 seconds and the three-cone drill in 6.80 seconds. He measured a 36-inch vertical jump and a 9-foot-8 broad jump.

North Alabama WR Preston Parker who went to the NFL Combine stood on all his combine numbers besides he did run the 40 yard dash in 4.57 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.00 seconds and broad jumped 9-foot-10.

S Stanley Lykes who is a free-agent (2009 Draft Class) worked out at in at North Alabama Pro Day and measured in with a height of 6-1, 205 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.53 seconds. He measured a 39-inch vertical jump and a 10-foot-5 broad jump. He also had 22 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press.

UTEP WR Jeff Moturi measured in at his Pro Day with a height of 5111, 186 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.38-4.40 seconds. He measured a 30.5-inch vertical jump and a 9-foot-10 broad jump. He also had 18 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press.

UTEP S DaMon Cromartie-Smith measured in at his Pro Day with a height of 6012, 206 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.40 seconds, the three-cone drill in 7.24 seconds, and the 60 yard shuttle in 11.80 seconds. He measured a 32-inch vertical jump, a 9-foot-9 broad jump and completed 20 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press.

Texas Tech DE Daniel Howard measured in at his Pro Day with a height of 6020, 244 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.70 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.40 seconds and the three-cone drill in 7.13 seconds. He measured a 32-inch vertical jump and a 9-foot-9 broad jump. He also had 16 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press.

Utah State WR Xavier Bowman measured in at his Pro Day with a height of 6017, 201 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.59 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.15, the three-cone drill in 7.00 seconds, and the 60 yard shuttle in 11.20 seconds. He measured a 32-inch vertical jump, a 10-foot-8 broad jump and completed 15 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press.

Southern Illinois RB Deji Karim worked out Northwestern Pro Day and measured in at a height of 5086, 209 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.38 seconds. He measured a 43-inch vertical jump, a 10-foot-3 broad jump and completed 19 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press.

Western Illinois CB Patrick Stoudamire worked out Northwestern Pro Day and measured in at a height of 5102, 205 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.45 seconds, the short shuttle in 3.95 seconds, and the three-cone drill in 6.67 seconds. He measured a 43-inch vertical jump, a 9-foot-11 broad jump and completed 11 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press.

Wednesday Pro Day Notes

University of Kentucky RB Alfonso Smith measured in at his Pro Day with a height of 6002, 211 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.28 – 4.33 second range. He measured a 36 inch vertical jump and a 9-foot-9 broad jump. He also had 19 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press.

University of Kentucky OT Zipp Duncan measured in at his Pro Day with a height of 6044, 298 pounds. He did 23 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press. He didn’t finish his workout because he pulled his hamstring running his second 40 yard dash, but did end up running a 4.94 in his first 40 yard dash.

University of Kentucky DT Corey Peters ran a 4.85 & 4.88 forty and 26 bench press reps. He also ran 4.50 shuttle and 7.3 three-cone with 8-7 broad jump.

University of Cincinnati FB Marcus Waugh measured in at his Pro Day with a height of 5-foot-11, 260 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.71 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.33 seconds and the three-cone drill in 7.14 seconds, he did the 60 yard shuttle in 11.93. He measured a 30-inch vertical jump and a 9-foot-7 broad jump. He also had 29 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press.

University of Cincinnati DE Alex Daniels measured in at his Pro Day with a height of 6016, 269 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.58 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.22 seconds and the three-cone drill in 6.93 seconds. He measured a 36.5-inch vertical jump and a 10-foot-9 broad jump. He also had 31 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press.

University of Cincinnati S Aaron Webster measured in at his Pro Day with a height of 6012, 208 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.49 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.22 seconds and the three-cone drill in 6.72 seconds, he did the 60 yard shuttle in 11.90. He measured a 33.5-inch vertical jump and a 10-foot-3 broad jump. He also had 21 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press.

Stillman RB Quinn Porter measured in at his Pro Day with a height of 6 foot, 205 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.45 second. He measured a 32.5-inch vertical jump and a 9-foot-3 broad jump. He also had 16 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press.

Rutgers University DE George Johnson measured in at his Pro Day with a height of 6041, 268 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.67 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.32 seconds. He measured a 31 inch vertical jump and did 29 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press.

Indiana’s Pro Day: LB Matt Mayberry Excels

Today at Indiana’s Pro Day LB Matt Mayberry was the checked in at 6012 and 235 pounds. He posted times of 4.45 & 4.48 in the 40 yard dash. He also ran a 4.08 in the 20-yard shuttle, a 6.84 in the 3-cone drill, with a 9'11" broad jump and a 31.5" vertical. Mayberry also had 24 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press.

This season Mayberry lead the team with 108 total tackles, was second of the team with 11 tackles for loss, also had 5.5 sacks, and 3 interceptions. He is a good overall linebacker who has good instincts, can run and chase and should could play inside in a 3-4 or outside in a 4-3 as a weak side linebacker.

Oklahoma Pro Day Results

Oklahoma OT Trent Williams posted a time of 4.4 seconds in the 20-yard shuttle and 7.40 seconds in the 3-cone during the school's Pro Day.

Oklahoma CB Dominique Franks posted a time of 4.47 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the school's Pro Day. Franks also posted a time of 11.72 seconds in the 60-yard shuttle.

DT GERALD MCCOY
HT: 6040
WT: 298
*Stood on numbers from combine

OT TRENT WILLIAMS
HT: 6044
WT: 314
20-YD SHTL: 4.4
3C: 7.40
*Stood on other numbers from combine

TE JERMAINE GRESHAM
HT: 6053
WT: 259
*Stood on numbers from combine

CB DOMINIQUE FRANKS
HT: 5112
WT: 191
40: 4.47
60-YD SHTL: 11.72
*Stood on other numbers from combine

CB BRIAN JACKSON
HT: 6004
WT: 199
40: 4.6
VJ: 38”
BJ: 10'1"
*Stood on other numbers from combine

RB CHRIS BROWN
HT: 5105
WT: 211
*Stood on numbers from combine

LB KEENAN CLAYTON
HT: 6012
WT: 229
40: 4.57
20-YD SHTL: 4.2
3C: 6.85
BJ: 10'7"
*Stood on other numbers from combine

OL BRIAN SIMMONS
HT: 6042
WT: 315
40: 5.2
20-YD SHTL: 4.75
3C: 7.61
VJ: 28”
BJ: 8'10"
WR ADRON TENNELL
HT: 6033
WT: 196
40: 4.52
20-YD SHTL: 4.30
3C: 7.03
VJ: 30”
BJ: 10'5"

FB MATT CLAPP
HT: 6016
WT: 229
40: 4.62
20-YD SHTL: 4.35
3C: 7.05
VJ: 35.5”
BJ: 9'6"
DT DEMARCUS GRANGER
HT: 6010
WT: 320


LB MIKE BALOGUN
HT: 6000
WT: 240
40: 4.72
20-YD SHTL: 4.27
3C: 7.3
VJ: 35”
BJ: 10'
60-YD SHTL: 11.84

LS BEN HAMPTON
HT: 6024
WT: 232

LB J.R. BRYANT
HT: 6016
WT: 231
40: 4.66
20-YD SHTL: 4.46
3C: 7.29
VJ: 33”
BJ: 10'5"

Tulsa Pro Day Results

At Tulsa Pro Day today, it was very windy and wet out but there where 10 NFL teams on hand including the Green Bay Packers, St Louis Rams, Tennessee Titans, Philadelphia Eagles, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, New England Patriots, and Indianapolis Colts.

CB John Destin, Tulsa 5-10 7/8 190
40 – 4.41, 4.45
20 yard shuttle – 4.07
60 yard shuttle – 11.28
3 -Cone – 6.81
Broad Jump – 10-1
Vertical – 33’’
225 – 3 reps

WR Slick Shelley, Tulsa 6-3 198
40 – 4.69, 4.75
20 yard shuttle – 4.20
60 yard shuttle – 11.29
3 -Cone – 6.97
Broad Jump – 10-1
Vertical – 36’’
225 – 16 reps

Sam Bradford not to workout at OU Pro Day

Oklahoma quarterback and possible number one overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, Sam Bradford will not workout tommorrow at Oklahoma Pro Day but will keep working out in Florida and will set up another Pro Day on March 25.

VanFulpen Mock Draft 3.0

Now that we are into free-agency, something have changed, and we know we will see more changes as we get closer to the NFL Draft, April 22nd.

1. St. Louis Rams – QB Sam Bradford, Oklahoma
2. Detroit Lions – DT Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – DT Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma
4. Washington Redskins – OT Russell Okung, Oklahoma State
5. Kansas City Chiefs – OT Bryan Bulaga, Iowa
6. Seattle Seahawks – DE Jason Pierre-Paul, South Florida
7. Cleveland Browns – S Eric Berry, Tennessee
8. Oakland Raiders – OT Bruce Campbell, Maryland
9. Buffalo Bills – QB Jimmy Clausen, Notre Dame
10. Jacksonville Jaguars – DT Dan Williams, Tennessee
11. Denver Broncos – WR Dez Bryant, Oklahoma State
12. Miami Dolphins – OLB Sergio Kindle, Texas
13. San Francisco 49ers – CB Joe Haden, Florida
14. Seattle Seahawks – RB C.J. Spiller, Clemson
15. N.Y. Giants – LB Rolando McClain, Alabama
16. San Francisco 49ers – OT Trent Williams, Oklahoma
17. Tennessee Titans – DE Derrick Morgan, Georgia Tech
18. Pittsburgh Steelers – OT Anthony Davis, Rutgers
19. Atlanta Falcons – OLB Sean Weatherspoon, Missouri
20. Houston Texans – S Earl Thomas, Texas
21. Cincinnati Bengals – DE Carlos Dunlap, Florida
22. New England Patriots – DT Jared Odrick, Penn State
23. Green Bay Packers – OT Charles Brown, USC
24. Philadelphia Eagles – OG Mike Iupati, Idaho
25. Baltimore Ravens – CB Kyle Wilson, Boise State
26. Arizona Cardinals – OLB Brandon Graham, Michigan
27. Dallas Cowboys – S Taylor Mays, USC
28. San Diego Chargers – RB Ryan Mathews, Fresno State
29. N.Y. Jets – NT Terrence Cody, Alabama
30. Minnesota Vikings – CB Kareem Jackson, Alabama
31. Indianapolis Colts - DT Brian Price, UCLA
32. New Orleans Saints – DE Everson Griffen, USC

CB Joe Haden: 40 time really hurt him?

Most people either saw it on NFL Network or heard about it and that was one of the biggest stories coming out of the last day of the NFL Combine, cornerback Joe Haden of Florida ran a 4.57 and a 4.60, 40 yard dash. Scouts, General Managers, media, and football fans alike couldn’t believe it, most people expected him to run in the low 4.4, and now many people feel unless he comes back and runs that he will drop in the draft. But the real question should be, is Joe Haden the best cornerback in this years class, and the answer is yes. Is Joe Haden a first round talent, the answer is yes. Before the combine was Joe Haden a top ten talent, and the answer that some scouts will say is no. The NFL Combine and the test that the players do, allow scouts, and personal people to get a comparison on players at each position, but is it just a small part of their overall grade on a player.

Example the 2005 NFL Draft, there where 3 running backs that where looked at for the number one overall running back spot in the NFL Draft, Ronnie Brown of Auburn, Cadillac Williams of Auburn and Cedric Benson of Texas. When we went into the combine and everyone thought that these 3 players where all top 5 picks but didn’t know what order that they would go in, but when Ronnie Brown had a great combine and blew everyone away with his 40 yard dash, it was set and Ronnie Brown was going to be the first running back off the board.

So with no other prospect challenging Joe Haden for the number one cornerback spot in this years draft, his slow 40 time doesn’t really hurt him as much as people think. Now he will get a chance to run it again at Florida’s Pro Day and he hopes for a better time, but when Aprill 22nd comes around Joe Haden will still hear his name called in the 1st round of the 2010 NFL Draft.

NFL Free-Agent News & Notes

The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to terms with fullback Leonard Weaver.

The Indianapolis Colts and free agent linebacker Gary Brackett agreed on a five-year contract.

The Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with DE Kyle Vanden Bosch (Titans) on a four-year deal.

The Miami Dolphins will release FS Gibril Wilson.

It appears a deal between the Chicago Bears and free-agent DE Julius Peppers (Panthers) is close to being completed.

The Chicago Bears have agreed to terms with unrestricted free-agent TE Brandon Manumaleuna (Chargers) on a five-year deal

2010 NFL Mock Draft - Post NFL Combine

1. St. Louis Rams – QB Sam Bradford, Oklahoma

2. Detroit Lions – DT Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska

3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – DT Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma

4. Washington Redskins – OT Russell Okung, Oklahoma State

5. Kansas City Chiefs – OT Bryan Bulaga, Iowa

6. Seattle Seahawks – DE Jason Pierre-Paul, South Florida

7. Cleveland Browns – S Eric Berry, Tennessee

8. Oakland Raiders – OT Bruce Campbell, Maryland

9. Buffalo Bills – QB Jimmy Clausen, Notre Dame

10. Jacksonville Jaguars – DT Dan Williams, Tennessee

11. Denver Broncos – WR Dez Bryant, Oklahoma State

12. Miami Dolphins – OLB Sergio Kindle, Texas

13. San Francisco 49ers – CB Joe Haden, Florida

14. Seattle Seahawks – RB C.J. Spiller, Clemson

15. N.Y. Giants – LB Rolando McClain, Alabama

16. San Francisco 49ers – OT Trent Williams, Oklahoma

17. Tennessee Titans – DE Derrick Morgan, Georgia Tech

18. Pittsburgh Steelers – OT Anthony Davis, Rutgers

19. Atlanta Falcons – OLB Sean Weatherspoon, Missouri

20. Houston Texans – S Earl Thomas, Texas

21. Cincinnati Bengals – DE Carlos Dunlap, Florida

22. New England Patriots – DT Jared Odrick, Penn State

23. Green Bay Packers – OT Charles Brown, USC

24. Philadelphia Eagles – OG Mike Iupati, Idaho

25. Baltimore Ravens – WR Arrelious Benn, Illinois

26. Arizona Cardinals – OLB Brandon Graham, Michigan

27. Dallas Cowboys – S Taylor Mays, USC

28. San Diego Chargers – RB Ryan Mathews, Fresno State

29. N.Y. Jets – NT Terrence Cody, Alabama

30. Minnesota Vikings – CB Kyle Wilson, Boise State

31. Indianapolis Colts - CB Kareem Jackson, Alabama

32. New Orleans Saints – DT Brian Price, UCLA

Florida Atlantic’s Pro Day Results

WR Chris Bonner 6-2 1/4, 204
•Hand: 10 1/8
•Arm: 32 1/8
•Sit Rch: +3
•V-Tech: 16 1/2
•Broad jump: 10.00
•Vertical jump: 34 1/2
•Bench Press: 15
•40 yard-dash (10-20-40): 1.68-2.75-4.70, 1.67-2.76-4.75
•20 shuttle: 4.52
•60 shuttle: 11.73
•3 cone drill: 7.02

WR Cortez Gent 6-0 1/4, 190
•Hand: 8 3/8
•Arm: 31 1/8
•Sit Reach: +5 1/2
•V-Tech: 4 1/2
•Broad jump: 9.00 / 9.06
•Vertical jump: 32
•Bench Press: 12
•40 yard-dash (10-20-40): 1.68-2.74-4.68, 1.72-2.80-4.86
•20 shuttle: 4.64
•60 shuttle: 12.10
•3-cone drill: 7.04

TE-WR Jamari Grant 6-4, 216
•Hand: 9 3/4
•Arm: 33 3/8
•Sit Reach: +4 1/2
•V-Tech: 13 1/2
•Broad jump: 9.04
•Vertical jump: 32
•Bench Press: 8
•40 yard-dash (10-20-40): 1.69-2.71-4.62, 1.64-2.74-4.73
•20 shuttle: 4.45
•60 shuttle: 12.07
•3-cone drill: 7.07

WR-HB Jason Harmon 6-2 1/4, 214
•Hand: 9 7/8
•Arm: 33 3/8
•Sit Reach: +6
•V-Tech: 8 1/2
•Broad jump: 10.00 / 10.00
•Vertical jump: 34 1/2
•Bench Press: 12
•40 yard-dash (10-20-40): 1.65-2.66-4.62, 1.69-2.73-4.68
•20 shuttle: 4.49
•60 shuttle: 11.62
•3-cone drill: 7.07

WR Conshario Johnson 5-11 1/2, 187
•Hand: 9 1/8
•Arm: 32 1/4
•Sit Reach: +3 1/2
•V-Tech: 13 1/2
•Broad jump: 9.06
•Vertical jump: 30 1/2
•Bench Press: DNP
•40 yard-dash (10-20-40): 1.61-2.83-4.60, 1.67-2.81-4.74
•20 shuttle: 4.49
•60 shuttle: 12.30
•3-cone drill: 7.13

OL David Matlock 6-1 7/8, 295
•Hand: 9 7/8
•Arm: 30 5/8
•Sit Reach: +3
•V-Tech: 13 1/2
•Broad jump: 8.06 1/2, 8.06
•Vertical jump: 32
•Bench Press: 23
•40 yard-dash (10-20-40): 1.73-2.98-5.04, 1.75-2.90-5.18
•20 shuttle: 4.81
•60 shuttle: DNP
•3-cone drill: 7.79

DB Erick McIntosh 5-10 1/8, 169
•Hand: 8 7/8
•Arm: 31 1/8
•Sit Reach: +3
•V-Tech: 13 1/2
•Broad jump: 9.03
•Vertical jump: 33 1/2
•Bench Press: DNP
•40 yard-dash (10-20-40): 1.66-2.67-4.45, 1.65-2.69-4.60
•20 shuttle: 4.42
•60 shuttle: DNP
•3-cone drill: 7.03

OL Kevin Miller 6-2 3/8, 318
•Hand: 9 3/8
•Arm: 33 7/8
•Sit Reach: +5 1/2
•V-Tech: 11
•Broad jump: 8.02-7.09
•Vertical jump: 27 1/2
•Bench Press: 28
•40 yard-dash (10-20-40): 1.84-3.07-5.29, 1.81-3.07, 5.45
•20 shuttle: 4.93
•60 shuttle: DNP
•3-cone drill: 7.99

FB William Rose 6-0 5/8, 236
•Hand: 9 5/8
•Arm: 30 3/4
•Sit Reach: +7
•V-Tech: 14
•Broad jump: 9.08 - 9.10 1/2
•Vertical jump: 34
•Bench Press: 21
•40 yard-dash (10-20-40): 1.62-2.69-4.53, 1.68-2.75-4.67
•20 shuttle: 4.26
•60 shuttle: 11.70
•3-cone drill: 7.04

QB Rusty Smith 6-5, 224
•Hand: 9 1/2
•Arm: 31 1/2
•Sit Reach: +2
•V-Tech: 12
•Broad jump: 7-10 -8.04
•Vertical jump: 23
•Bench Press: DNP
•40 yard-dash (10-20-40): 1.71-2.90-4.83, 1.73-2.93-5.08
•20 shuttle: 4.61
•60 shuttle: DNP
•3-cone drill: 7.04

OL Carl Spitale 6-6 7/8, 327
•Hand: 9 3/4
•Arm: 32 3/4
•Sit Reach: +5
•V-Tech: 14 1/2
•Broad jump: 8.00 - 8.00
•Vertical jump: 27
•Bench Press: 22
•40 yard-dash (10-20-40): 1.86-3.05-5.22, 1.88-3.07-5.28
•20 shuttle: 5.47
•60 shuttle: DNP
•3-cone drill: 7.83

OL Lavoris Williams 6-3, 289
•Hand: 9 3/8
•Arm: 32 5/8
•Sit Reach: +3 1/2
•V-Tech: 15 1/2
•Broad jump: 7.11 - 8.05
•Vertical jump: 23
•Bench Press: 24
•40 yard-dash (10-20-40): 1.93-3.20-5.39, 1.94-3.20-5.45
•20 shuttle: 4.71
•60 shuttle: DNP
•3-cone drill: 7.83

NFL Teams Represented at FAU Pro Day
•Carolina
•Chicago
•Green Bay
•Indianapolis
•Jacksonville
•Miami
•New Orleans
•New York Giants
•Oakland
•Philadelphia
•San Francisco
•Seattle
•Tennessee

NFL Free-Agency News & Notes

Detroit Lions and wide receiver Nate Burleson (Seahawks) agreed to a five-year deal worth $25 million, includes $11 million in guarantees.

RB Chester Taylor (Vikings) will visit the Chicago Bears on Friday.

DE Julius Peppers (Panthers) will visit the Chicago Bears on Friday.

TE Brandon Manumaleuna (Chargers) will visit the Chicago Bears on Friday.

LB Karlos Dansby (Cardinals) will visit the Miami Dolphins on Friday.

FS Antrel Rolle (Cardinals) will visit the New York Giants on Friday.

The Cleveland Browns will trade DT Corey Williams to the Detroit Lions for a round draft pick in the 2010 NFL Draft.

Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz visited free-agent DE Kyle Vanden Bosch's (Titans) house early into free-agency.

San Diego Chargers have traded CB Antonio Cromartie to the New York Jets for a third round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft that could turn into a second round pick.

The Carolina Panthers have release QB Jake Delhomme.

The Carolina Panthers have released DT Ma'ake Kemoeatu.

S Mike Newton, Buffalo: Pro Day Star

Buffalo safety Mike Newton had a great pro day to open up the pro day schedule that NFL Scouts, GM and Head Coaches will be attending in the next month leading up to the NFL Draft. Newton who has started since his red-shirt freshman year was 5-10 197 pounds, ran a 4.46 and a 4.48, 40 yard dash, which would have been second for all safeties at the NFL Combine. He had a 41 inch vertical jump again which would have been tied for second among all safeties at the NFL Combine with USC Taylor Mays. He had a 10 foot broard jump, ran a 6.94 3 cone drill, a 4.17, 20 yard shuttle. The only thing that he didn’t do as well was the 225 bench, which he only had 9 reps.

There where 12 teams at the work which where the Oakland Raiders, Buffalo Bills, Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs, San Diego Chargers, New Orleans Saints, Green Bay Packers, New York Jets, Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, Indianapolis Colts, and the Atlanta Falcons. He was also asked to defensive back drills by the Packers, Eagles, Bills, Browns, Jets and Saints.

NFL Combine News & Notes

RUNNING BACKS:
California's Javid Best... could be considered in the early second round if teams have no concerns about his late-season concussion... many feel that he will, at least initially, work best if teamed with a north-south runner, the way the Giants have with Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw.

Clemson's C.J. Spiller... someone could jump on Spiller in the same manner that the Tennessee Titans did with Chris Johnson in the first-round... his big-play potential and versatility would make him a solid addition to teams like Atlanta, Seattle or San Diego.

Tennessee's Montario Hardesty... has created enough buzz around his workout, which included leading all running backs in the vertical jump, broad jump and than posting very impressive 40-times, that many area scouts were saying they planned to go back and review additional game film from his career... one scout also noted that Hardesty looked very good during the weigh-in after adding ten pounds and showing that he worked hard since the end of his season.

Georgia Tech's Jonathan Dwyer... may have slipped to a mid-to-late 2nd-3rd round because of a lack of deep speed and change of position in terms of where he will line-up in the backfield and than the fact that he did not have a great on-field workout, struggled with his hands/routes... Dwyer will need to have a strong Pro Day and work his 40-times down and show improved quickness in order to bounce back from his sluggish performance in Indianapolis.

WIDE RECEIVERS:
Clemson's Jacoby Ford... officially ran the fastest 40-time at the NFL Combine; 4.28... he's still seen as a smallish prospect that would be more of a slot receiver and return man... there is certainly a chance that someone will jump on the pure straight-line speed that Ford exhibited earlier than expected but most scouts insisted that he's still more of a late 2nd-3rd round pick.

Louisville's Scott Long... had the fastest 3-cone drill time at the NFL Combine; 6.45... hit 41.5" on the vertical and ran mid-to-high 4.4 range, which when combined altogether has teams going back to research why his production was so inconsistent during his senior year... Long was not one to point a finger, but the Cardinals offense struggled because of the QB play this past season and now Long's upside and natural skill set may allow him to be taken as high as the 3rd-4th round.

QUARTERBACKS:
West Virginia's Jarrett Brown... had a fantastic workout, running 4.54 in the 40-yard dash... 34.5" vertical and then threw the ball impressively during portions of his on-field workout... Brown may have the most upside of any available senior signal caller... he went 11-3 as a starter... lacks ideal experience and did threw more interceptions than touchdowns during his senior year if you subtract his four touchdown performance against East Carolina... however, he is more accurate than you would expect, has a very live arm and the athleticism to create plays in the pocket and on-the-move... special athlete with the ability to become a starting quarterback with 2-3 years of seasoning.

Ole Miss' Jevan Snead... threw the ball with improved accuracy than what you see on most of his junior game film... generally showed very good arm strength, quicker release than many of the other quarterbacks that threw the ball for scouts... he does eye down and aim the ball on some of his throws... also has one noticeable flaw to his throwing motion as he comes across his body, which created some of his accuracy and turnover issues this season... he has a fair amount of upside with patience, but there are also a few questions that need to be answered about his ability to take hard coaching and make the changes needed to be a successful NFL QB.

Cincinnati's Tony Pike... likely did not help or hurt himself with his on-field workout, but left a number of the same questions unanswered for scouts that they arrived with on him... shows a good, quick release, but he exhibited just average arm strength on his deeper throws... however, the biggest surprise was his accuracy throughout his on-field workout was disappointing... he also has a very slight frame needs 15-20 pounds bulk/muscle... and most scouts said he would be a 2-3 year project in their minds who is more of a 3rd round choice.

TOP OVERALL PICK... WHAT WERE THEY LIKE?

*What scouts were saying about McCoy and Suh after meeting with them this past weekend:

Oklahoma's Gerald McCoy... smiles, speaks well, very charismatic, humble about himself and game, good background... may be a little talkative at times for certain coaches or position coaches... not arrogant, but very confident in his ability... had a few issues with doing one of the on-field drills... scouts said it will be interesting to see if he will look to improve upon his combine results at Oklahoma's Pro Day or sit on what he recorded since he's pretty much already assured of being a Top 3-to-5 pick.

Nebraska's Ndamukong Suh... a little more reserved off-the-field, quiet, attentive, good passion for game, comes across as dedicated, hard worker and coachable... wants to be successful but not a "A" type personality... he will work hard even when he achieves success... will not mind doing all the dirty work as an interior defender to help create plays for others... was very well trained when it came to performing his drills.

- Information from The NFL Draft Bible and other reporters was used in this report. The NFLDraftBible.com is the preeminent source of NFL Draft Information.