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Teams Don't Believe Marcus Mariota Will Slide Updated Feb. 11, 2015 By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. It’s not a rare occurrence that a once highly touted quarterback prospect falls past where he’s projected to be selected. Last year, Johnny Manziel and Teddy Bridgewater suffered that fate. The year before, it was Geno…

Multiple Teams Grade T.J. Clemmings on Day 2 Updated Feb. 9, 2015 By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. Many high-profile NFL Draft analysts have stated that they view Pittsburgh offensive tackle T.J. Clemmings as a first-round pick, with some projecting him to go in the top half of the first round. Entering the…

No Consensus on Paul Dawson Updated Jan. 29, 2015 By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. One interesting player in the 2015 NFL Draft is TCU inside linebacker Paul Dawson. The TCU defense came alive to help lead the Horned Frogs to a huge season that nearly secured them a berth in the college…

Jaguars to Welcome Back Blackmon Updated Jan. 27, 2015 By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. Sources with the Jacksonville Jaguars say that the team is currently planning on welcoming back wide receiver Justin Blackmon, and they are optimistic about his ability to contribute in 2015. Team contacts say that Blackmon has successfully completed…

Mike Martin Deserving of Promotion in Houston Updated Jan. 20, 2015 By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. One of the most improved teams in the NFL this past season was the Houston Texans. Their seven-win improvement was a team effort with huge contributions coming from the scouting staff as well as the new…

Buccaneers Currently Prefer Jameis Winston over Marcus Mariota Updated Jan. 15, 2015 By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. Tampa Bay landing the No. 1 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft has sparked a heavy debate with Buccaneer fans and the media covering the team about which quarterback is the top prospect between…

Titans Will Consider Quarterback at No. 2 Updated Jan. 11, 2015 By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. Recent reports came out that the Tennessee Titans could look to address a position other than quarterback with the second-overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft. ESPN’s Chris Mortensen stated that Tennessee was content with Zach…

Teams View Alvin Dupree Mid-First to Early-Second Updated Jan. 4, 2015 By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. It can be hard for prospects to stand out when they play at Kentucky. A few years ago, former Kentucky guard Larry Warford (Detroit Lions’ third-round pick) didn’t receive the hype of other guard prospects like…

Sources: Beddingfield Deserves GM Consideration Updated Jan. 2, 2015 By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. As the Bears and Jets conduct their general manager searches, sources say that one name who should be included is Titans director of college scouting Blake Beddingfield. League contacts say that while Beddingfield has gone under the radar,…

Bears Should Hire Alonzo Highsmith as General Manager Updated Dec. 29, 2014 By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. After a disappointing season, the Chicago Bears cleaned house by firing general manager Phil Emery and head coach Marc Trestman (go here for all of the Black Monday Firing Grades). Once again, Chicago is looking…