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AZ_ said:
Cardale Jones will announce that he's going pro today.

Let the speculation begin.
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To be fair, I don't think any of the media got it right either.
 
10 players who impressed Mayock at Shrine Game practices

By Mike Huguenin
College Football 24/7 writer
Published: Jan. 15, 2015 at 05:20 p.m. Updated: Jan. 15, 2015 at 06:12 p.m.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Four days of practice for Saturday's East-west Shrine Game finished up on a drizzly Thursday afternoon, and NFL Media analyst Mike Mayock said these 10 players caught his eye during the week.

Virginia Tech S Detrick Bonner: Bonner (5-foot-11, 195 pounds), who has a 38-inch vertical jump, began his Hokies career at cornerback, then was moved to safety as a sophomore in 2012. He started each of Virginia Tech's 39 games the past three seasons. He finished his career with five interceptions and 23 pass breakups, and proved to be an effective blitzer this season with 3.5 sacks.

Louisville OT Jamon Brown: Brown (6-6, 328) is one of the biggest players at the all-star game. He began his college career at defensive tackle and played in two games at that position as a true freshman before moving to guard during the season. He was Louisville's starting right tackle as a sophomore in 2012, then started at left tackle the past two seasons. He was a weightlifter in high school in Kentucky. In addition, he has a nice singing voice, to the point that he performed John Legend's "Ordinary People" at the 2013 Russell Athletic Bowl luncheon.

Rice CB Bryce Callahan: After redshirting as a true freshman in 2010, Callahan (5-10, 185) was a four-year starter for the Owls. He broke his arm during the 2012 season, but returned after missing five games and started the Owls' bowl game. While he lacks ideal size, he has good quickness and ball skills; he finished his career with 13 picks and 33 pass breakups.

Miami G/T Jonathan Feliciano: Feliciano (6-5, 320) doesn't wow you with his athleticism or strength, but he is a hard-working guy who is tenacious and versatile. He started at guard and tackle during his career at Miami, and saw action this season at guard, left tackle and right tackle. Every offensive lineman was cross-trained at other line spots this week, and Feliciano was comfortable at both guard and tackle, though guard seems like his best position at the next level.

Memphis CB Bobby McCain: McCain (5-11, 190) was one of the standouts this week. Mayock points out that when you're a small cornerback -- and McCain's listed height is a bit generous -- "you better have great feet." And McCain does. Mayock calls him an "ideal nickel candidate." McCain never redshirted and was a four-year starter for the Tigers, finishing his career with 15 picks (he returned three for TDs) and 15 pass breakups. He also was a solid return man for the Tigers.

Louisville G John Miller: Miller (6-3, 315) never redshirted and was a four-year starter for the Cardinals. He is physical and can be a road-grader as a run blocker; he also improved as a pass protector this season.

San Diego State OT Terry Poole: Poole (6-5, 310) played two seasons of junior college football and signed with SDSU in 2012; he redshirted that fall, started at right tackle in 2013 and moved to left tackle in 2014. Poole is a good technician who looks as if he also could play guard.

Stanford S Jordan Richards: Mayock noted that Richards (5-11, 210) is not overly gifted athletically but is "very sound" with his fundamentals. He was a three-year starter for the Cardinal and was a first-team All-Pac-12 pick this season, when he had three interceptions, five pass breakups, three forced fumbles and 79 tackles for one of the more physical defenses nationally.

Georgia CB Damian Swann: Swann (6-0, 185) was a three-year starter for the Bulldogs and had eight interceptions, 21 pass breakups and six forced fumbles in his career. He was physical and aggressive in one-on-one drills this week and certainly wasn't afraid to use his hands.

» Jeremiah: Tre McBride leads standouts from Shrine Game drills
Central Michigan DT Leterrius Walton: Mayock said Walton had a "really good week." Walton (6-5, 305) was a three-year starter for CMU and showed an ability to be disruptive at times, with three sacks and 13 tackles for loss in his final two seasons with the Chippewas.
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From the Browns' website.

11 names Browns fans should have on their radar at East-West Shrine Game
By: Andrew Gribble

Is it NFL Draft season yet?

The answer to that question, no matter the time of year, is always a big yes.

That season really got going Monday in St. Petersburg, Florida, the site of this year’s East-West Shrine Game. Though this annual all-star game doesn’t draw as much draftable talent as the Senior Bowl, it’s an event that serves as an important landmark on the NFL calendar. Browns General Manager Ray Farmer was in attendance for a practice or two earlier this week. The game is Saturday (4 p.m., NFL Network).

There might just be a Pierre Desir or two at this year’s game. Desir, whom the Browns selected in the fourth round of last year’s draft, wowed scouts enough at the 2014 East-West Shrine Game to earn an invitation to the Senior Bowl, where he thrived as well.

It’s also worth remembering just how successful some of the Browns’ undrafted free agents (RB Isaiah Crowell, DB K’Waun Williams, QB Connor Shaw and WR Taylor Gabriel) were in 2014.

Here are 11 who could potentially do the same.

C B.J. Finney (6-4, 303) - Kansas State

• Browns fans learned how valuable the center position is in the worst way when Pro Bowler Alex Mack went down with a season-ending injury. Finney is considered the fifth-best center in the 2015 class by CBSSports.com and is among the top offensive line prospects at this year’s game.

OG John Miller (6-2, 321) - Louisville

• The big-bodied guard has been impressing scouts in practice with his power and has performed well in one-on-one drills. The Browns could use some more depth at guard behind John Greco and Joel Bitonio.

TE Wes Saxton (6-4, 235) - South Alabama

• Though he didn’t put up huge numbers during his senior season (20 rec., 155 yards), his athleticism puts him among the top-ranked players at the position. If Jordan Cameron signs elsewhere, the Browns will be looking for a tight end or two to fill the roster.

WR Austin Hill (6-2, 210) - Arizona

• He missed all of 2013 with a torn ACL one season after leading the Wildcats with 81 catches for 1,364 yards and 11 touchdowns. He’s among the top-ranked at his position at the Shrine Game and is projected as a Day 3 draft pick.

RB John Crockett (6-0, 215) - North Dakota State

• The Browns have shown a willingness to go young and off the beaten path to fill the running back room, and Crockett fits that mold. He ran for 1,994 yards and 21 touchdowns in yet another national championship season for the Bison.

QB Cody Fajardo (6-2, 215) - Nevada

• The heir apparent to Colin Kaepernick started three seasons and, much like his predecessor, provided a dual-threat option. He threw for 2,498 yards and 18 touchdowns while running for 1,046 and 13 scores during his senior season.

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DE Za’Darius Smith (6-5, 264) - Kentucky

• Played inside and outside in the Wildcats’ 4-2-5 defense and finished with 61 tackles (third on the team), 7.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks. He’s likely to be drafted on Day 3.

CB Cam Thomas (6-1, 190) - Western Kentucky

• Intercepted two passes and defended seven one season after he led the Sun Belt in both categories as a junior. His size and length makes him an intriguing Day 3 possibility.

DT Tyeler Davison (6-2, 309) - Fresno State

• A first-team All-Mountain West selection, he made a large number of big plays out of the nose guard position. He led the Bulldogs in sacks and tackles for loss.

ILB Ben Heeney (6-0, 230) - Kansas

• Piled up 127 tackles, 12 of which went for a loss, to land on the Big 12’s postseason first team. Like Miller, he’s been making noise at Shrine Bowl practices.

SS Jordan Richards (5-11, 208) - Stanford

• One of the Cardinal’s team captains, Richards won the National Football Foundation’s Scholar-Athlete award after finishing third on the team with 79 tackles and intercepting three passes. He’s projected by CBSSports.com as a fourth-round pick.

http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news...ine-Game/cc667ba7-3736-4be6-8397-cf1014f81fc5
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What's the skinny on Hundley. Sounds like he is going 2nd round. Does he suck? Would he be a guy we can sit for a year or two and have legitimate hope or does he not have the tools either ala Manziel?
 
Chris said:
What's the skinny on Hundley. Sounds like he is going 2nd round. Does he suck? Would he be a guy we can sit for a year or two and have legitimate hope or does he not have the tools either ala Manziel?
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He has size and arm strength, which are 2 more NFL tools than Manziel possesses.

Accuracy needs a bit of cleaning up, pocket presence needs some developing (too quick to tuck it and scramble sometimes), needs to learn to play under center. He's got nice physical tools...if I'm the Browns I put him through some vigorous football IQ testing to see if he's got it between the ears.
 
Man...all that talk about Cardale and his pro comparisons and not once did the name Daunte Culpepper come up...disappointed in you guys.
 
I would say Cardale reminds me a bit of Daunte Culpepper. Haven't seen his name mentioned.
 
I've heard it elsewhere, not here.
 
I've followed Mariota since his senior year of high school and he's easily the best quarterback prospect I've ever witnessed. Food for thought.
 
If this is the case, sign me up for Shelton:

NFL Media analyst Mike Mayock compares Washington senior DT Danny Shelton to Haloti Ngata.​

"He reminds me of Haloti Ngata. If he takes care of business between now and May 1st, I think he's a top 10 pick," said Mayock. "When you put the tape on, he's quick. He gets up and down the line of scrimmage and plays forever at 350 pounds." Shelton is one of the headliners of this week's Senior Bowl. The 6-foot-2, 332-pounder led the nation in fumble recoveries with five, and was also amongst the nation’s leaders in tackles for loss (16.5) and sacks (9). That's not all: Shelton tallied an incredible 93 tackles as a DT.
 
Cluegiver said:
If this is the case, sign me up for Shelton:

NFL Media analyst Mike Mayock compares Washington senior DT Danny Shelton to Haloti Ngata.​

"He reminds me of Haloti Ngata. If he takes care of business between now and May 1st, I think he's a top 10 pick," said Mayock. "When you put the tape on, he's quick. He gets up and down the line of scrimmage and plays forever at 350 pounds." Shelton is one of the headliners of this week's Senior Bowl. The 6-foot-2, 332-pounder led the nation in fumble recoveries with five, and was also amongst the nation’s leaders in tackles for loss (16.5) and sacks (9). That's not all: Shelton tallied an incredible 93 tackles as a DT.
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He and Dante Fowler seem to be really blowing up now that the draft buffs are starting to dissect the game tapes....
 
Hype getting too big, starting to think of Fowler or Shelton as a pipe dream.
 
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