By Charlie Campbell – @draftcampbell Solid Starter Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State – Round 1 The Cowboys gave clues that they were looking hard at the linebacker position in the first round when they declined the fifth-year option on Leighton Vander Esch. WalterFootball.com also reported veteran Jaylon Smith was available for a trade but Dallas…

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Trevor Lawrence, 6-6/220 Quarterback Clemson Trevor Lawrence Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Winner; carried his team to championships Tremendous skill set Accurate passer Powerful arm Can make all the throws Can fire fastballs into tight windows Fabulous and rare deep-ball accuracy Timing Anticipates Deadly as a pocket passer when given time Pocket presence; doesn’t…

Chasen Hines, 6-3/332 Guard LSU Chasen Hines Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Tough run blocker Can knock defenders backward at the line Physical Strong Sustains blocks Heavy hands Blocks with a nasty demeanor Able to control defenders when he latches onto them Plays with good leverage as a run blocker Strong lower body Can…

This is NFL Draft Scout’s Notebook, where Matt McGuire will list the notes he took while scouting players for the 2011 NFL Draft, 2012 NFL Draft and beyond. Send Matt an e-mail here: [email protected]. All other e-mail, including advertising and link proposals, send to: [email protected] Posted Oct. 7, 2010 Miami vs. Clemson Leonard Hankerson 1st…