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Auburn defensive tackle Nick Fairley’s stock seems to have dipped amid questions about his work ethic, but he’s trying to keep his focus on landing a job and not on what people are saying about him.

Kyle Rudolph, widely seen as the top tight end available in this month’s NFL draft, had a chance to showcase his skills — and prove to scouts that he’s finally healthy — at Notre Dame’s pro day, then declared his workout a success.

The Denver Broncos are set to host three of the top defensive prospects in this April’s draft — Clemson defensive end Da’Quan Bowers, Texas A&M linebacker Von Miller and Auburn defensive tackle Nick Fairley.

Texas A&M linebacker Von Miller, a potential top-five pick and a plaintiff in an antitrust lawsuit against the league, said Thursday he will attend the NFL draft in New York.

Alabama wide receiver Julio Jones and Iowa defensive end Adrian Clayborn have confirmed that they will attend next month’s NFL draft in New York.

Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton is working with quarterbacks coach George Whitfield Jr. leading up to the NFL combine, and NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora says scouts around the league are questioning his decision.

Miami cornerback Brandon Harris and Virginia defensive end Zane Farr each said they will forgo their final season of eligibility.

University of Missouri junior quarterback Blaine Gabbert is among five players who declared Monday their intent to apply for April’s NFL Draft.

The St. Louis Rams took Indiana offensive tackle Rodger Saffold on Friday night to start the second round of the NFL draft.

Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson denied that his team tried to trade back into the first round of the NFL draft to take Tim Tebow, and he even said the Denver Broncos “panicked” when they made their move for the Florida quarterback.