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Source: NFL Scouts Flock To Adam Weber

Each of the NFL’s 32 teams had scouts and/or personnel officials visit the University of Minnesota football offices this season to watch video and talk to coaches about quarterback Adam Weber, according to TwinCities.com

Vikings vice president of player personnel Rick Spielman attended several Gophers games to scout the 6-foot-3, 221-pound Weber. He also visited the Gophers’ offices to watch video.

The website also states that Weber has several agents wanting to represent him for April’s NFL draft. He’ll take a couple of weeks off, then probably head to Arizona to prepare for the NFL combine in February.

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Randall Cobb Hints At Turning Pro

It looks like Kentucky fans will have one more opportunity to watch Randall Cobb play for the Wildcats.

Chip Cosby of the Lexington Herald-Leader reported this quote from Cobb during today’s postgame: “I’ve got to be a little selfish and make the decision that’s best for me, but my heart’s always going to be in blue.’

It appears that Cobb is leaning towards entering the 2011 NFL Draft. His perspective might be a bit too optimistic, as Cobb currently carries a mid-round grade according to the NFL Draft Bible.

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Penn State Junior Says No To NFL Draft

Penn State wide receiver Derek Moye ruled out the 2011 NFL Draft, saying that he’s had only a “decent season” and he would want to come back for his senior season regardless of his performance, according to PennLive.com

The decision seems to be a smart one for redshirt junior, who currently holds a mid-round grade, according to the NFL Draft Bible. Moye has 48 catches for 806 yards and seven touchdowns this season, with all of those scores coming in the last seven games.

“In my opinion, I haven’t had a season to even think about going out,” Moye said. “Especially with this year’s receiving class. It’s pretty deep.”

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Scout’s Notebook: Ohio State @ Iowa

SCOUT’S NOTEBOOK: OHIO STATE IOWA

A valiant effort on the part of Iowa wasn’t enough versus a resilient Ohio State squad that executed a heroic comeback during last Saturday’s 20-17 victory at Kinnick Stadium. Key defensive errors led to the undoing of the Hawkeyes.

Has Pryor arrived yet?

He’s 6’6”, athletic and incredibly strong, but where is Terrelle Pryor as a pure passer? While he has undoubtedly improved since his freshman year and proven to be skillful enough to lead a successful Ohio State program with his arm and his feet, he still doesn’t throw the ball well enough to prosper at the next level.

His line versus Iowa were nothing to pop champagne over (18/33, 195 yards, 1/1) and he was generally inconsistent throughout the Big Ten battle.

While he did complete a good-looking pass to Dane Sanzenbacher for 21 yards in traffic early on, he also overthrew open

Scout’s Notebook: Ohio State @ Iowa

SCOUT’S NOTEBOOK: OHIO STATE IOWA

Has Pryor arrived yet?

His line versus Iowa were nothing to pop champagne over (18/33, 195 yards, 1/1) and he was generally inconsistent throughout the Big Ten battle.

While he did complete a good-looking pass to Dane Sanzenbacher for 21 yards in traffic early on, he also overthrew open

Top Five Projection For AJ Green

Georgia fans should enjoy watching Bulldogs playmaker A.J. Green while they still can. That’s because it is widely assumed that Green, projected by the NFL Draft Bible as a top five overall pick, has already decided to take his talents to the NFL.

“There is a possibility it could be my last game,” Green said, “but I’m not really thinking about that yet. I’ve got a couple more weeks and whatever to make that big decision.”

The 6’3 ½, 207-pound junior wide out continues to wreak havoc in the SEC this season, scoring nine touchdowns in seven games played. For his career, the physical Green has accumulated 2,445 receiving yards and 23 touchdowns, starting 26 of his 30 games played.

He is the consensus No. 1 draft eligible wide receiver on the NFL Draft Bible big board, which includes underclassmen.

Speaking to league

Draft Grade Will Dictate Ryan Williams Future

Virginia Tech running back Ryan Williams was dubbed by many as the best pro prospect running back in college football entering the season. After a lackluster start to the year and missing a series of games due to a hamstring iinjury, Williams saw his draft stock take a bit of a hit. But after scintillating 142 rushing yard performance against Miami, Williams is back on the radar as a potential first round pick.

The 5’10, 205-pound running back certainly has the NFL frame and speed (4.45 projected forty-time) to be a NFL running back, however, the redshirt sophomore might be better off staying in school for another year of seasoning to help solidify his draft status.

Currently, Williams is ranked as the No. 3 draft eligible running back on the NFL Draft Bible big board, which includes underclassmen.

Williams acknowledged that his draft evaluation

Shane Vereen Latest Rumored To Turn Pro

It’s Déjà vu for California head coach Jeff Tedford, who finds himself in the position of mentoring his junior running back about the pros and cons of mking the leap to the next level.

Last season, Tedford endured the process with underclassman Jahvid Best. The decision ultimately played out to be a smart one, as Best was selected in the first round by the Detroit Lions.

In steps junior running back Shane Vereen, who has been nothing short of spectacular filling in the void left by the departed Best. In 11 games this season, Vereen has popped off for an impressive 1,061 rushing yards, including a run-off of spectacular plays.

The highlight reel running back is the latest junior rumored to be weighing his NFL options and hinted this past week to the local media that he will be applying to the NFL Advisory Committee to seek out his draft projection.

Currently,

Stephen Paea Looks To Set Combine Record

As we wind down to the conclusion of the college football season, one of the fast-risers moving up NFL draft boards around the league is Oregon State senior defensive tackle Stephen Paea, currently ranked No. 1 at his position on the NFL Draft Bible big board, which includes draft eligible underclassmen.

A native of Tonga, Paea seriously considered opting for the NFL Draft a year ago but ultimately decided he was not quite ready to make the jump. “I knew I wasn’t ready. I had things I wanted to work on.” Casey said. “When I go to the NFL, I want to start. I don’t want to play behind someone else.”

The 6’1, 295-pound workout warrior has high aspirations in his preparation for the 2011 NFL Draft evaluation process, most notably showing off his pure brute strength.

It was this YouTube video that

Jurell Casey Weighs Pro Decision

With the USC football program on probation and ineligible for postseason play yet again next season, the NFL Draft Bible has learned that Trojans defensive tackle Jurell Casey is seriously contemplating entering the 2011 NFL Draft.

A key cog for the USC defense, Casey has tried to avoid the speculation that he could be bolting to the pros. “My main focus is the last two games we’ve got coming up,” Casey said. “When it’s over, I’ll sit down with my parents and the coaches and see what’s the best situation for me.”

The 6’1, 295-pound Casey leads the Trojans with 10 tackles for a loss, to go along with 4.5 sacks this season. He is currently ranked as the No. 8 overall defensive tackle on the NFL Draft Bible big board, which includes draft eligible underclassmen.

USC coach Lane Kiffin has stated that Casey,