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Six Players Up North Sign With The NFL

It has been quite the off-season for some of Canada’s top university football players.

Six CIS players have signed free-agent deals with NFL clubs, the two latest being Concordia linebacker Cory Greenwood (Kansas City Chiefs) and Regina receiver Jordan Sisco (Indianapolis Colts). They join offensive linemen Joel Reinders of Waterloo (Cleveland Browns) and Kristian Matte of Concordia (Houston Texans), Bishop’s receiver Shawn Gore (Green Bay Packers) and Laurier defensive lineman Chima Ihekwoaba (Detroit Lions).

Source: TSN

2011 NFL Draft Watch #11: Anthony Castonzo

The countdown continues and our number ten prospect in college football is…

Offensive Tackle Anthony Castonzo, Boston College

The Skinny: At 6’7” Castonzo is blessed with ideal length and a perfect frame for an NFL tackle. He has the ability to dominate against both the run and the pass thanks to his athletic prowess. The Illinois native possesses the agility to get to the second level of the defense to make blocks on linebackers, with the footwork and lateral quickness to handle speed pass rushers coming off the edge. Castonzo is “only” 295 pounds, a bit light in the pants for a man of size—he will need to bulk up and get stronger to be dominant at the next level. The all-ACC performer is among the most experienced and durable

Our Number Ten Prospect In College Football…

The countdown continues and our number ten prospect in college football is…

Running Back Mark Ingram, Alabama (Junior):

Pros: The Heisman Trophy winner is the true definition of a workhorse. He rushed the pigskin 271 times as a sophomore, including seven games with at least 22 carries. Playing in Nick Saban’s pro-style, smash-mouth offense Ingram proved last year that he can indeed be the focal point of a championship offense. Including both the SEC Championship Game and BCS Championship Game Ingram turned in nine 100-yard games (he rushed for 99 versus Tennessee) and rushed for 140-plus yards in six of those contests. The Alabama product is built solidly and runs with a very low center of gravity with exceptional balance. It is very difficult to knock Ingram

NFL: Wootton Trying to Silence Doubters

Rookie DE Corey Wootton fell to the fourth round of the draft because of an old neck injury, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

Mancini’s Take: Despite Wootton’s considerable size and talent, he remains a boom-or-bust pick until he can truly bounce back from a devastating ACL tear he suffered in the Alamo Bowl two seasons ago. The New Jersey native has admitted numerous times that he was never close to full strength during his senior campaign. His burst, explosion and lateral movement were all very much compromised. Will he ever return to being the pass-rushing headhunter he was in 2008? When completely healthy, the 6’6″, 270-pound Wootton displayed amazing sideline-to-sideline quickness in pursuit of ballcarriers and elite change-of-direction ability, making him a versatile lineman who could line up in either a 3-4 or 4-3 alignment. What makes the success of this long-armed third-round pick so vital to the Jerry Angelo/Lovie Smith

Scouting The Quarterbacks: Class of 2011

Here’s a look at the top senior quarterback prospects entering the 2011 season:

Jake Locker, Washington – Despite the assumption by most that Locker would’ve been the first quarterback chosen in 2010, he did not receive a first round grade from the NFL Advisory Committee. He needs to show improved decision-making under pressure during his senior season to keep his name in the running as a franchise quarterback and potential top overall pick.

Pat Devlin, Delaware You will hear the comparisons to Joe Flacon often. While Devlin doesn’t possess the same cannon arm, he does have the ability to solidify himself as a first round pick but the former Penn State recruit will have to wait until the pre-draft process prove it.

Jerrod Johnson, Texas A&M – There are some who believe Johnson is the most pro-ready quarterback. The dual-threat signal-caller has displayed a strong, accurate

NFL: Wootton Trying to Silence Doubters

Rookie DE Corey Wootton fell to the fourth round of the draft because of an old neck injury, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

Around The Web: NFL Rookie Updates (Cont.)

Buffalo Bills rookie WR Marcus Easley, a fourth-round selection, would appear to have future star written all over him, reports Sal Maiorana, of The Democrat and Chronicle. Easley is a 6-foot-3, 216-pounder, who seems to move fluidly with speed and explosion. He also appears to catch the ball just fine. However, Easley doesn’t have much of a resume to work with and some have wondered if he was a one-year wonder in college. “I can’t really change the past. I’m looking forward to the future. I only really have one year of college football under my belt, which gives me a lot of upside and hopefully my best football is still yet to come,” Easley said. The Bills don’t have a lot of proven options at wide receiver, so Easley now has to work his way up the depth chart to see playing time.

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Draft Aftermath: 248 High Schools Represented

FORT LAUDERDALE’S ST. THOMAS AQUINAS LEADS ALL HIGH SCHOOLS WITH THREE PLAYERS SELECTED IN 2010 NFL DRAFT; 248 SCHOOLS REPRESENTED

They range from Farrington High School in Honolulu, Hawaii to Queen’s College High School in St. Michael, Barbados.

A total of 248 high schools contributed to the 255 players selected in the seven rounds of the 2010 NFL Draft on April 22-24, USA Football announced today.

St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida led all high schools with three players selected in the 2010 NFL Draft, tying them with De La Salle and Long Beach Polytechnic in California (2006) for the most players selected in a single NFL Draft in the past five years.

“We’ve never had this many players selected,” says St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders head coach GEORGE SMITH. “We’re very proud of all of them for what they’ve done to get

NFL: No Takers for Perrilloux…Yet

According to Vikings beat writer Judd Zulgad, the team never did sign undrafted free agent Ryan Perrilloux.

Mancini’s Take: The troubled, but talented Perrilloux was brought in for a tryout and the one thing that coach Brad Childress came away impressed with was his arm strength. No one has ever questioned the 23-year-old’s arm or athleticism. He’s certainly capable of feeling pressure in the pocket and unleashing 60-yard rainbows downfield. The problem is that he only shows flashes of that ability. Perrilloux is a maddeningly inconsistent player who in between great throws will fumble snaps and make errant passes under pressure. What pro coaches want to know is: Does he have the head for the game? Let’s not forget that this is the same guy who was suspended multiple times at LSU for missing classes, along with skipping meetings and team workouts. A quarterback has to be a student of the

NFL: No Takers for Perrilloux…Yet

According to Vikings beat writer Judd Zulgad, the team never did sign undrafted free agent Ryan Perrilloux.