Path to the Draft: March 30, 2011

Path to the Draft: March 30, 2011



Below, you can find various tidbits of NFL Draft rumors and information offered by Mike Mayock, Michael Lombardi and the rest of the Path to the Draft crew on the NFL Network. I posted these in my forum, but I thought it would be better to keep all the draft rumors together in this section. I’ll be tweeting these during Path to the Draft at @walterfootball.

Michael Lombardi: Jake Locker (39-41 at his Pro Day) was accurate with the football. There were not a lot of outside-the-number throws

Michael Lombardi: Pete Carroll was the only head coach at Washington’s Pro Day. Locker’s probably not high on a lot of boards.

Charley Casserly: The people I talked to wanted better ball placement from Jake Locker. I don’t think it changes anything.

Charley Casserly: I wouldn’t take Jake Locker in the first two rounds.

Charley Casserly: I don’t see Robert Quinn in the top 10.

Michael Lombardi: If I were a 3-4 team, I would be concerned with Robert Quinn being in space.

Charley Casserly: Marvin Austin has first-round ability, but will probably go in the second round.

Charley Casserly: Greg Little might have the best hands in the draft. He has terrific body control. A 2nd-round talent, but rated lower

Michael Lombardi: Greg Little is a rare athlete. If he checks out, he’s going to be a big-time player. He’s a hit-or-miss prospect

Charley Casserly doesn’t think Von Miller’s lawsuit will affect his draft status.

Charley Casserly: Von Miller is a top-five pick. Absolutely. One of the safest players in this draft.

Charley Casserly: Kevin Kolb would be the 2nd-rated QB in this year’s draft. I’d have him only behind Blaine Gabbert.

Charley Casserly says that the Cardinals should give up the No. 5 pick in the 2011 NFL Draft for Kevin Kolb.

Charley Casserly: I would have ’99 Champ Bailey ahead of ’11 Patrick Peterson. Bailey is a faster player and has better ball skills.

Bucky Brooks reporting that Tyron Smith has a phenomenal Pro Day, but doesn’t seem him playing left tackle. A “top-20 pick.”

Charley Casserly: Tyron Smith is a better prospect than Jason Smith coming out of Baylor.

Charley Casserly: 16 offensive line coaches have met with Lehigh G Will Rackley. You’re talking 2nd round here.



2011 NFL Path to the Draft Rumors Menu:

NFL Draft Rumors and Buzz: April 27, 2011 - Top Five Buzz
NFL Draft Rumors and Buzz: April 26, 2011 - Rick Gosselin Thoughts
NFL Draft Rumors and Buzz: April 25, 2011 - Blaine Gabbert slipping?
NFL Draft Rumors and Buzz: April 22, 2011 - Eagles to draft Greg Little?
NFL Draft Rumors and Buzz: April 21, 2011 - Casserly's 2nd-round mock
NFL Draft Rumors and Buzz: April 20, 2011 - Houston's pick plugged in
NFL Draft Rumors and Buzz: April 19, 2011 - Offensive tackle rankings
NFL Draft Rumors and Buzz: April 19, 2011 - Titus Young - first round?
NFL Draft Rumors and Buzz: April 18, 2011 - Ryan Mallett to go No. 10?
NFL Draft Rumors and Buzz: April 16, 2011 - Browns to go WR; no QB for Miami
NFL Draft Rumors and Buzz: April 15, 2011 - Quarterback Comparisons
NFL Draft Rumors and Buzz: April 14, 2011 - A.J. Green Historical Ranking
NFL Draft Rumors and Buzz: April 13, 2011 - Bowers, Fairley, Ingram Falling
NFL Draft Rumors and Buzz: April 12, 2011 - Da'Quan Bowers: Round 2?
NFL Draft Rumors and Buzz: April 11, 2011 - Defensive End Talk
NFL Draft Rumors and Buzz: April 9, 2011 - Jon Baldwin, Hankerson Slipping?
Path to the Draft: April 8, 2011 - NFL Network 2011 NFL Mock Draft
Path to the Draft: April 7, 2011 - Gabbert better than Flacco/Sanchez/Freeman?
Path to the Draft: April 6, 2011 - Mike Mayock's Running Back Sleepers
Path to the Draft: April 5, 2011 - Charles Davis' Mock Draft; Overrated Players
Path to the Draft: April 4, 2011 - Mike Mayock defends his new Big Board
Path to the Draft: April 1, 2011 - Da'Quan Bowers Pro Day buzz
Path to the Draft: March 31, 2011 - North Carolina Pro Day buzz
Path to the Draft: March 30, 2011 - Jake Locker Pro Day buzz
Path to the Draft: March 29, 2011 - "I'm taking Ryan Mallett over Jake Locker."
Path to the Draft: March 28, 2011 - Julio Jones before A.J. Green?
Path to the Draft: March 25, 2011 - "Hankerson scares the heck out of me."

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