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Combine Live Wire: Friday
26 Feb
Impressing scouts
Another day starts anew. On tap the media will be meeting with the skills positions while the specialists will be working out. Multiple coaches, general managers, and NFL personnel are set to step up to the podium throughout the process. Check back regularly for updates from TFY’s own Tony Pauline and Brent Sobleski.
UPDATE: 1:30 PM – Decker injury update and one of the draft’s hottest names
- Arguably the hottest name currently circulating around scouting circles is Hillsdale offensive tackle Jared Veldheer. The 6-feet-8-inches tall and 312 pound lineman has been coming off very impressively in team interviews. In fact some scouts have commented that despite playing at a small school, he presents himself as well as many larger school prospects. Currently, expectations are riding high with this particular prospect to see how he tests tomorrow.
- Minnesota receiver Eric Decker took the podium just minutes ago to elaborate on his injury. He will have surgery March 15th to get the plate and screw removed from his foot. He confirmed the time line as noted by this site earlier in the day. Decker was confident he will be fully healthy and ready to go for training camp.
- Boise State cornerback Kyle Wilson hurt his hamstring last week in practice drills. He will not be able to run the 40 yard dash here in Indianapolis. With an opportunity to secure the second cornerback ranking and a potential first round selection on the line, this could prove to be a slight setback until he proves himself fully healthy.
- Following up on the story TFY broke last week, Georgia Tech wide receiver DeMaryius Thomas had surgery this past Sunday on his broken foot. A pin was inserted in the foot and his recovery time is scheduled to be approximately five weeks. The time frame would allow and there is a chance Thomas may work out prior to the actual draft at the end of April.
- Fellow target Eric Decker’s outlook is not as promising. The Minnesota product is unlikely to be ready to work out and even participate in drills until June.
- San Jose State wide receiver, Kevin Jurovich will not be running here in Indianapolis. The pass catcher has a toe injury hampering his ability to complete a full workout. He will participate in all non-running drills. A disappointing turn of events for a borderline prospect that lead his team in receptions this past season.
- One quick NFL note, the Jets are hopeful free agent running back Leon Washington can return this season. The outlook from others is not as bright. A source compares the injury to the one suffered by former Louisville Cardinal and current Oakland Raider Michael Bush. His leg injury took the back three years to fully recover.
Levi Brown, QB Troy
- Measured in at 6-feet-3.5-inches tall and 229 pounds.
- The signal caller discussed his decision transferring from Richmond to Troy. With running back and current Arizona Cardinal Tim Hightower receiving the bulk of attention for the Spiders in a run dominated offense, Brown felt his abilities were not displayed to their fullest. He decided to transfer “up” from a FCS school to an FBS affiliate. He also pointed out that he had not grown into his body, and it took time to develop. The offense in Troy was not originally geared towards his strengths either, but eventually he was able to win the job and excelled.
- Believes his greatest attributes are his accuracy and intelligence. Preparation, filmwork, and being able to grasp the mental aspects of the game were the defining forces which contributed to his near NCAA record setting interception-less streak. When Brown finally threw an interception to snap said streak, he took the blame stating, “It was a sideline route. The wide receiver was pushed inside the hash. I tried to look off the safety. I simply shouldn’t have thrown it.”
- Questions were raised about his unorthodox delivery. “It works for me. It may be odd, but it is quicker than anybody else’s.”
- Browns praised the play of his athletic and pass rushing defensive ends (Cameron Sheffield and Brandon Lang) for their contributions to his game. He believes it helped his pocket presence tremendously.
Erik Cook, C New Mexico
- Measured in at 6-feet-6-inches tall and 318 pounds.
- Teams are as interested in his ability to play guard, if not more so, than playing over the ball. Particularly, the Cleveland Browns have already shown some interest in this prospect.
26 Feb
Impressing scouts
Another day starts anew. On tap the media will be meeting with the skills positions while the specialists will be working out. Multiple coaches, general managers, and NFL personnel are set to step up to the podium throughout the process. Check back regularly for updates from TFY’s own Tony Pauline and Brent Sobleski.
UPDATE: 1:30 PM – Decker injury update and one of the draft’s hottest names
- Arguably the hottest name currently circulating around scouting circles is Hillsdale offensive tackle Jared Veldheer. The 6-feet-8-inches tall and 312 pound lineman has been coming off very impressively in team interviews. In fact some scouts have commented that despite playing at a small school, he presents himself as well as many larger school prospects. Currently, expectations are riding high with this particular prospect to see how he tests tomorrow.
- Minnesota receiver Eric Decker took the podium just minutes ago to elaborate on his injury. He will have surgery March 15th to get the plate and screw removed from his foot. He confirmed the time line as noted by this site earlier in the day. Decker was confident he will be fully healthy and ready to go for training camp.
- Boise State cornerback Kyle Wilson hurt his hamstring last week in practice drills. He will not be able to run the 40 yard dash here in Indianapolis. With an opportunity to secure the second cornerback ranking and a potential first round selection on the line, this could prove to be a slight setback until he proves himself fully healthy.
- Following up on the story TFY broke last week, Georgia Tech wide receiver DeMaryius Thomas had surgery this past Sunday on his broken foot. A pin was inserted in the foot and his recovery time is scheduled to be approximately five weeks. The time frame would allow and there is a chance Thomas may work out prior to the actual draft at the end of April.
- Fellow target Eric Decker’s outlook is not as promising. The Minnesota product is unlikely to be ready to work out and even participate in drills until June.
- San Jose State wide receiver, Kevin Jurovich will not be running here in Indianapolis. The pass catcher has a toe injury hampering his ability to complete a full workout. He will participate in all non-running drills. A disappointing turn of events for a borderline prospect that lead his team in receptions this past season.
- One quick NFL note, the Jets are hopeful free agent running back Leon Washington can return this season. The outlook from others is not as bright. A source compares the injury to the one suffered by former Louisville Cardinal and current Oakland Raider Michael Bush. His leg injury took the back three years to fully recover.
Levi Brown, QB Troy
- Measured in at 6-feet-3.5-inches tall and 229 pounds.
- The signal caller discussed his decision transferring from Richmond to Troy. With running back and current Arizona Cardinal Tim Hightower receiving the bulk of attention for the Spiders in a run dominated offense, Brown felt his abilities were not displayed to their fullest. He decided to transfer “up” from a FCS school to an FBS affiliate. He also pointed out that he had not grown into his body, and it took time to develop. The offense in Troy was not originally geared towards his strengths either, but eventually he was able to win the job and excelled.
- Believes his greatest attributes are his accuracy and intelligence. Preparation, filmwork, and being able to grasp the mental aspects of the game were the defining forces which contributed to his near NCAA record setting interception-less streak. When Brown finally threw an interception to snap said streak, he took the blame stating, “It was a sideline route. The wide receiver was pushed inside the hash. I tried to look off the safety. I simply shouldn’t have thrown it.”
- Questions were raised about his unorthodox delivery. “It works for me. It may be odd, but it is quicker than anybody else’s.”
- Browns praised the play of his athletic and pass rushing defensive ends (Cameron Sheffield and Brandon Lang) for their contributions to his game. He believes it helped his pocket presence tremendously.
Erik Cook, C New Mexico
- Measured in at 6-feet-6-inches tall and 318 pounds.
- Teams are as interested in his ability to play guard, if not more so, than playing over the ball. Particularly, the Cleveland Browns have already shown some interest in this prospect.