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WR MARC MARIANI
HT: 6007
WT: 189
40: 4.48
BP: 11
VJ: 36.5”
BJ: 10-2
SHTL: 4.25
3C: 6.84
TE STEVE PFAHLER
HT: 6037
WT: 250
40: 4.91
BP: 26
VJ: 31.5”
BJ: 9-4
SHTL: 4.38
3C: 7.10
OL LEVI HORN
HT: 6067
WT: 327
40: 5.13
BP: 18
VJ: 27.5”
BJ: 8-3
SHTL: 5.10
3C: 8.28
DB SHANN SCHILLINGER
HT: 5113
40: 4.52
BP: 21
VJ: 37”
BJ: 9-11
SHTL: 4.20
3C: 7.07
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NFL Draft Guru Justin Van Fulpen lays out his latest Mock Draft:
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
Quentin Castille, the highly touted tailback who transferred to Northwestern State from Nebraska, has left the Demons, saying he plans to enter the NFL supplemental draft according to The Town Talk.
Castille spent just one disappointing season at NSU, working mostly as a backup to William Griffin. Castille rushed for 349 yards averaging 3.3 yards a carry and one touchdown on 107 carries in 11 games. He also fumbled four times.
“I can’t really talk about the situation at Northwestern State,” Castille said Friday when reached by phone. “I made the decision to leave. I think the best decision for me is to enter the draft.”
The NFL draft is April 22-24. Castille will not be eligible for that because he missed the filing deadline for college underclassmen. A supplemental draft will be conducted in July.
The NFL began conducting a supplemental draft in
The Associated Press reports former Oklahoma State QB Bobby Reid will work out at Louisiana State’s Pro Day Monday, March 15. Reid has been out of football for more than a year after a torn ACL ended his 2008 season with Texas Southern. He wasn’t healthy enough to fully participate in a pro day last year after undergoing surgery to repair the injury.
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Jay Glazer of FoxSports.com reports that quarterback Brady Quinn was just traded by the Cleveland Browns to the Denver Broncos for running back Peyton Hillis and 2 conditional draft picks.
Mancini’s Take: Browns President Mike Holmgren isn’t wasting any time in putting his personal stamp on the team. There’s no question that Quinn had to go, and the former Notre Dame golden boy actually lands in a terrific situation where he’ll certainly be afforded a chance to compete for the starting spot versus current lead man Kyle Orton. While neither Orton nor Brady have ideal arm strength, the former Brown is far and away the better athlete. But that doesn’t mean he’s the better player. Quinn’s physical tools give him more potential than the pedestrian Orton, who once again proved himself incapable of leading his team to victory without the assistance of a lead, a good running game, and stout defense.
Jay Glazer of FoxSports.com reports that quarterback Brady Quinn was just traded by the Cleveland Browns to the Denver Broncos for running back Peyton Hillis and 2 conditional draft picks.
Mancini’s Take: Browns President Mike Holmgren isn’t wasting any time in putting his personal stamp on the team. There’s no question that Quinn had to go, and the former Notre Dame golden boy actually lands in a terrific situation where he’ll certainly be afforded a chance to compete for the starting spot versus current lead man Kyle Orton. While neither Orton nor Brady have ideal arm strength, the former Brown is far and away the better athlete. But that doesn’t mean he’s the better player. Quinn’s physical tools give him more potential than the pedestrian Orton, who once again proved himself incapable of leading his team to victory without the assistance of a lead, a good running game, and stout defense.
What are your official height, weight & recent forty time?
6-1, 304, 4.94
What do you consider to be your biggest strength?
Strong at the point of attack. I have great leverage.
What part of your game have you worked on improving?
Playing low and working with my hands.
If a scout asked what tape would you give him to see you at your best.
The LSU game this past season.
Who is the toughest opponent/teammate you have faced, how did you fare?
Mitch Petrus from the University of Arkansas. Great strength.
Which coach has had the biggest impact on your playing career up to this point?
My position coach, Rodney Garner, he’s been a great influence on my football career.
Any players that you would compare yourself to or a
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