2013 NFL Combine

[Maddogg]

The NFL combine is now less than one week away. As usual, someone deserving will rise up the boards at the same time someone undeserving will also rise up the boards. A prospect that shouldn't fall, will fall and of course someone who should drop, does.

As this spectacle of promising rookies unfolds we will be awed at 40 times, marvel at three cone drills and fall in love with the total on bench presses. Yes sir, we will forget or at least try not to remember what these first round locks, playmakers and game changers did on the field and in some cases off the field in 2912.

We will so fall in love with a prospect that wives will be divorced and girlfriends jettisoned only to wake up on Draft Day, roll over in bed and stare face to face with Ted Ginn Jr.... and his whole family.

So gentlemen start posting your thoughts on players. Who are your sleepers? Who is overrated? Let the Hyperbole begin!

As for myself I changed my first round choice to Leon Sandcastle I hope he is still there at 12.

Link to NFL site: http://www.nfl.com/combine

Link to list of NFL Combine Invitees : http://www.nflcombine.net/players/official-invite-list
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[Maddogg]

Severe Red Flags now for anyone projecting Allec Ogletree to be selected by the Dolphins. Certainly during the combine anyone interested is going to focus in interviews with him on his off field issues, decision making and maturity.


http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/nfl-rapidreports/21720550/dui-another-red-flag-for-projected-1strounder-alec-ogletree
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[ViolentMonk71]

Overrated - Dion Jordan (position yet to be determined)

He has freak athleticism and size, and has done well in college, but wasn't dominant in a conference where a good defender can put up gaudy numbers. I have to believe the guy will test extremely well and will position himself in the top 10 abive player who will have a much better NFL career.

Sleeper - Johnathon Cyprien (S)

Small college guy who will be over shadowed by the big 2 out of the SEC. Had an excellent senior bowl and showed he could play with top talent. Might not put up the number some will want to see at the combine which will cause him to slip in the draft, but could end up being a steal for who ever does end up with him.
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[Maddogg]

[ViolentMonk71]

[Blagasse67]

[Phinsnation84]

I want to see Alex Okafor. He was a solid pass rusher at Texas and could be a 2cd rd pick
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[Maddogg]

[fishfan4life]

Dion jordan has a much better chance getting picked before 12 then he does lasting to 12. Teams love players with versatiliy and players who have room to grow. He is a natual 34 olb and can play 43 strong side and rush the passer. Scouts like him to Aldon Smith he has strong fast hands.

[fishfan4life]

Gavin Escabar is my favorite TE in this draft and with a good combine showing will be right there with the top 2 and selected in early round 2.

[ViolentMonk71]

I'm going to throw out Sam McGuffie more notable due to his Youtube video and his high school career the guy is a freak athlete....4.3 40....40 plus vert and could do very well in a West Coast offense as a slot guy. Most likely won't be drafted. Played RB and slot.

HEre are some highlights....(most are as a RB)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_KErSK2a9w&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olCp3fpxSls&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active
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[Maddogg]

Running Back Updates :


Looks like Eddie Lacy RB Alabama will not be running at the combine:

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-football/21727097/report-eddie-lacy-wont-run-at-combine-with-hamstring-injury

and Marcus Lattimore RB Sourh Carolina, even though he will not participate is well ahead in his recovery :

http://www.cbssports.com/general/blog/nfl-rapidreports/21732247/nfl-combine-2013-marcus-lattimore-says-doctors-will-be-shocked
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[ViolentMonk71]

[Maddogg]

[Jaytotha]