NFC Notes: Edwards, Wilson, Saints, Vikes
2015/04/nfc-notes-edwards-wilson-saints-vikesAs Jason La Canfora of CBSSports.com details in a column today, Edwards is a prospect worth keeping an eye on -- while most mock drafts don't include him in the first round, he's generating plenty of buzz among talent evaluators around the NFL. … The Lions are hosting a Division II prospect, Western Oregon wide receiver Tyrell Williams, on a pre-draft visit today, writes Tim Twentyman of DetroitLions.com.
King’s Latest: Gordon, Cards, Gregory, WRs
2015/04/kings-latest-gordon-cards-gregory-wrsIn our first mock draft of the year, we had Perriman going to the Chiefs with the 18th overall pick. … Peter King of The MMQB.com leads off his Monday Morning Quarterback column this week by discussing Troy Polamalu's legacy, Hall-of-Fame-worthy safeties, and new referee Sarah Thomas, before he dives headfirst into the latest news and rumors on the draft.
PFR Originals: 4/5/15 – 4/12/15
2015/04/pfr-originals-4515-41215Rob DiRe published the first edition of the Pro Football Rumors Mock Draft.
More Mailbags: Draft, G. Johnson, Pagano
2015/04/mailbags-draft-g-johnson-paganoA number of publications have mocked Florida State offensive lineman Cameron Erving to the Browns, and Tony Grossi of ESPNCleveland.com--who did the same thing in his own mock draft--says there's a good reason for that. … ESPN's Jeff Dickerson looks at two top defensive line prospects the Bears could target in the first round of the draft, Shane Ray and Danny Shelton.
AFC East Notes: Winston, Peters, Williams
2015/04/afc-east-notes-winston-peters-williams-williamsMany reports and mock drafts have the Jets chasing a quarterback in round one, either by waiting to select Marcus Mariota at No. … However, projected first-overall pick Jameis Winston will visit the Jets prior to the draft according to Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News.
Breshad Perriman, Four Others On Ravens’ Radar
2015/04/breshad-perriman-four-others-visit-ravensPerriman has a chance to be off the board somewhere in the top 15 picks, and in the PFR Mock Draft 1.0 the Chiefs scooped him up before the Ravens get to the podium. … With less than three weeks left before the NFL Draft, the Ravens are doing their due diligence on some potential mid-to-late round prospects and one possible first-round option, and Aaron Wilson of the Baltimore Sun has been keeping tabs on who they have met with and who is left on their visit list.
Draft Notes: Parker, Holliman, Roberts, Bucs
2015/04/draft-notes-parker-holliman-roberts-bucsIn a mock draft posted earlier today, our own Rob Dire has the highly touted Parker going 11th overall to the Vikings. … Louisville wide receiver DeVante Parker has pre-draft visits lined up with the Patriots, Ravens, Jets, Saints, Rams, Titans, 49ers and Panthers, according to Sports Illustrated's Robert Klemko (Twitter link).
49ers Notes: Smith, Bowman, Davis, Draft
2015/04/49ers-notes-smith-bowman-davis-draftIn a mock draft posted earlier today, our own Rob DiRe has Parker going 11th overall to Minnesota. … The 49ers are one of eight teams that Louisville wide receiver DeVante Parker is scheduled to visit with prior to the upcoming draft, tweets Sports Illustrated's Robert Klemko.
Miller’s Latest: Draft, Eagles, Browns, White
2015/04/millers-latest-draft-eagles-browns-whiteMatt Miller of Bleacher Report has plenty of draft updates for us today, including a new big board, a new first-round mock, and a handful of notable tidbits he has picked up from speaking to sources around the league.
Draft Notes: Bucs, Fowler, Mariota, Bears
2015/04/draft-notes-bucs-fowler-mariota-bears7 overall pick rolls around, but as our Rob DiRe laid out this morning in PFR's first 2015 mock draft, there are scenarios in which Mariota is still in play at that point. … Aaron Wilson of the National Football Post and the Baltimore Sun has updates on several more draft prospects for us this morning, so let's round those up....
2015 NFL Draft Breakdown: Wide Receivers
2015/04/2015-nfl-draft-breakdown-wide-receiversA number of mock drafts have the Raiders taking White at No. … With the NFL draft fast approaching, we'll be taking a closer look this month at the notable prospects for each position.
2015 NFL Draft Breakdown: Running Backs
2015/04/2015-nfl-draft-breakdown-running-backsI was only able to squeeze one into the PFR Mock Draft 1.0, with Gordon going to Arizona. … With the NFL draft fast approaching, we'll be taking a closer look this month at the notable prospects for each position.
AFC Links: Odrick, Lewis, Dareus, Titans
2015/04/afc-links-odrick-lewis-dareus-titans3, 7 and 10, respectively, in his latest mock draft (subscription required). … In addition to a report earlier this week regarding Marcell Dareus' potential extension with the Bills, ESPN's Josina Anderson hears the team will address this after the draft, although no offer has been sent yet (Twitter link).
Draft Notes: White, Bears, Browns, Ravens
2015/04/draft-notes-white-bears-browns-ravensThe Eagles have a need at safety, and Alabama's Landon Collins has been a popular target in mock drafts. … West Virginia wideout Kevin White is expected to be an early first-round pick in the upcoming draft, but the speedster hasn't received much interest from NFL clubs.
Pro Football Rumors Mock Draft 1.0
2015/04/pro-football-rumors-mock-draft-1-0In the first installment of Pro Football Rumors' 2015 mock draft, I'll go through the first round, giving my best predictions - and suggestions - for what NFL teams might do when they come to the podium. … The NFL draft is now less than three weeks away, and Pro Football Rumors is dedicated to following all 32 NFL teams and their reported interest in prospects.
Draft Notes: Raiders, Williams, Winston
2015/04/draft-notes-raiders-williams-winstonPeter King of The MMQB doesn't believe in mock drafts, but today he gave us his "best guess" draft. … Here's a look at today's draft news..
Randy Gregory Failed Combine Drug Test
2015/03/randy-gregory-failed-combine-drug-testTodd McShay's latest mock draft at ESPN.com (Insider link) has Washington selecting Gregory fifth overall, while Mel Kiper's latest mock (Insider link) has Gregory landing with the Bears at No. … Nebraska pass rusher Randy Gregory projects as a potential top-10 pick in the upcoming draft, but his stock may take a hit after he revealed to Kimberly Jones of NFL.com that he failed the drug test at this year's combine.
Extra Points: DeVito, L.A., Garcon, NFLPA
2015/02/extra-points-devito-l-garcon-nflpaWhile hundreds of NFL writers will submit mock drafts within the next two months, few are more plugged in than Peter King of TheMMQB.com, whose first mock draft of the year lends credence to the idea that the Eagles have real interest in Marcus Mariota. … King's mock has the Eagles pulling off a trade with Washington to move up to the No.
NFC East Links: Romo, Peterson, Gregory
2015/02/nfc-east-links-romo-peterson-eagles-gregoryput together his second mock draft of the offseason this week, projecting Nebraska pass rusher Randy Gregory to be selected by Washington fifth overall. … With Mariota currently falling to sixth, the best case scenario could be another quarterback-needy team moving heaven and earth to jump ahead of the Jets to select him, giving Washington leverage to make a big trade to move down in the draft, writes John Keim of ESPN.com.
Offseason Outlook: Seattle Seahawks
2015/03/offseason-outlook-seattle-seahawksIn his latest mock draft, Daniel Jeremiah of NFL.com has the Seahawks taking Dorial Green-Beckham, formerly of Missouri, with their first-round selection. … Seattle could otherwise turn to the draft, where it has the 31st overall pick.
NFC South Notes: Bucs, Saints, Panthers
2015/02/nfc-south-notes-bucs-saints-panthersMel Kiper of ESPN.com agrees with Yasinskas' assessment, and has Winston going first overall to the Buccaneers in his latest mock draft (Insider link). … Former Buccaneers GM Mark Dominik may prefer Marcus Mariota to Jameis Winston with the first overall pick in this year's draft, but Dominik won't be involved in that decision.
Extra Points: Winston, Mariota, Keisel, Schaub
2015/02/extra-points-winston-mariota-keisel-schaubESPN's draft guru Todd McShay offers a contrasting viewpoint in his second mock draft, as he projects Winston will be taken first overall by the Buccaneers (Insider subscription required). … Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Daily News tweets that he has not heard anyone from a team's personnel department say that they would draft Jameis Winston over Marcus Mariota.
Eddie Goldman To Enter Draft
2015/01/eddie-goldman-enter-draftIn Todd McShay's first mock draft at ESPN.com (Insider link), he has Goldman coming off the board at No. … Two days before 2015's early entry deadline, Florida State defensive tackle Eddie Goldman has elected to forgo his senior season and enter the NFL draft, sources tell Rand Getlin of Yahoo! Sports (Twitter link).
Extra Points: Fox, Bears, Ogbuehi, Gurley, Colts
2015/01/extra-points-fox-bears-ogbuehi-gurley-colts11 in his most recent mock draft. … Needless to say, this injury will likely push him down draft boards.
Amari Cooper, T.J. Yeldon To Enter Draft
2015/01/amari-cooper-t-j-yeldon-enter-draftBoth ESPN.com and CBSSports.com consider Cooper a top-five prospect, though the first mock draft from ESPN's Todd McShay has the young receiver coming off the board at No. … Earlier today, we learned that Alabama safety Landon Collins would be entering his name in the 2015 NFL draft, and it appears two noteworthy teammates will join him.