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From the Senior Bowl to the NFL Scouting Combine ex-Hokie Rashad Carmichael has continued his climb up NFL draft boards. With only 13 days away from the 2011 NFL Draft catch up with this former Hokie star. Bringing the next generation of NFL stars to you today on the NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight Show, hosted by Bo Marchionte.
MVP of the NFLPA game (Texas vs. The Nation) Roberto Davis recorded two sacks in the contest, interesting enough he knew only one day in advance to getting the invite to play in the game. Also here about his pro day at Missouri where he and Aldon Smith performed position drills together. Bringing the next generation of NFL stars to you today on the NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight Show, hosted by Bo Marchionte.
The combine and pro days are over. Working out has become a regular routine. Now it’s simply time to wait. With only being a week away from the NFL draft and Chimdi Chekwa’s life changing in a big way, he’s just ready “to head home to Florida and watch the draft with my family.” After suffering a wrist injury at the Sugar Bowl in January, Chekwa has been on a non-stop campaign of rehab, workouts, and interviews to prove to those at the next level he’s a viable pick in the draft.
When asked about his schedule the past three months Chekwa noted, “It wasn’t as intense as I anticipated it to be because we have had such intense workouts throughout my entire time at Ohio State that it feels like the transition will not be quite as much as I expected. I even have
University of Nevada quarterbackColin Kaepernick has been invited to New York for the NFL draft, a league source said Friday night.
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University of Hawaii running back Alex Green has three visits scheduled with NFL teams next week, a league source said Friday.
Listening to at least two team executives and multiple draft analysts, there seems to be a growing expectation of a first-round run on quarterbacks in the 2011 NFL Draft.
BONANZA! The NFL Draft Bible Extravaganza part one kick off Friday, April 15th. These were our most popular shows last year and we will do several of these leading up to the 2011 NFL Draft. For those new to the Extravaganza experience, we have a smorgasbord of top draft prospects, prominent media members, current and former coaches…you just never know who’s going to drop by from the football world! Hosted by the the NFL Draft Bible Familia, dedicated to all the draftniks out there.
Show Summary: We get great perspective from some of the secondary prospects in the NFL Draft such as DeAndre McDaniel telling us that Came Newton is a one-read quarterback, Raheem Moore explaining how Jake Locker telegraphs his passes and Quinton Carter weighs in on whether Blaine Gabbert is worth a first round pick. Also, NFL Alumni Association Director and Super Bowl Champion George
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.
Just two weeks away from the 2011 NFL Draft. Here’s what the first round might look like (maybe).
1. Carolina Panthers (2-14): QB Cam Newton, Auburn: No one can argue the Panthers are in need of franchise quarterback, and it appears they are smitten with the 2010 Heisman Trophy winner out of Auburn. Newton is physically gifted but remains raw as a passer. An expected rookie salary cap would minimize Carolina’s financial risk if Newton goes the way of many Heisman winners.
2. Denver Broncos (4-12): DT Marcell Dareus, Alabama: The Broncos need to begin rebuilding their defense under new head coach John Fox, and what better way to do than start with the anchor of the defensive line? The 319-pound Alabama product is a