Pauline: The DA Draft Buzz: February 15th

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I’m told there has been no definitive determination yet on whether Takkarist McKinley will have shoulder surgery after the combine, but sources tell me they expect some sensational testing numbers from the disruptive pass rusher.

McKinley is expected to run 4.5 seconds in the forty and could get as low as 4.45.

The athletic defender ran the 100 meters in under 10.70 seconds in high school. His vertical jump is expected to be at least 37 inches and -- despite the shoulder issue -- I’m told McKinley should finish the bench press with reps in the mid-20s.

Jeremiah Ledbetter of Arkansas is another defensive front-seven player I would expect to turn in some eye-popping numbers.

Ledbetter, who measured a shade under 6-foot-3 and 281 pounds during Shrine Game weigh-ins, is expecting 40 times in the 4.7s and bench press reps in the mid-30s. Ledbetter’s arm length measured 34-¾ inches at the Shrine Game.

Another big body that’s running fast times recently is Wyoming running back Brian Hill. I’m told Hill has tipped the scales around 220 pounds and his recent 40 times have been in the low 4.4s.

In the past few weeks, I’ve mentioned Chad Hansen of Cal and Carlos Henderson of Louisiana Tech as receivers moving up draft boards.

The third name I continue to hear making his way up the list is West Virginia junior Shelton Gibson. The speedy wideout should run the 40 in the 4.3s at the combine, which will only enhance his draft stock.

Sources on hand tell me USC cornerback Adoree' Jackson was seen working out at Jackie Robinson Stadium, part of the Rancho Cienega Sports Complex and the home field of Dorsey High School.

The newsworthy portion of the story is that people on hand witnessed a trainer or physical therapist attending to Jackson’s lower leg and ankle. As you may remember, Jackson was carted off the field during the Rose Bowl with a serious ankle injury. This bears watching.

Earlier today I was alerted that Devonte Fields of Louisville has shoulder issues that many believe to be labrum-related. I was not informed if he’ll need surgery but this also bears watching to see if any red-flags pop up during the combine.

Wake Forest linebacker Marquel Lee, who missed the Shrine Game with a foot injury, is expecting to participate at the combine. I’m told Lee had irritation of muscles in his foot which kept him away from St. Petersburg for Shrine week.

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I can comment on the two ND players mentioned.

Redfield is a talent but he's a nitwit. He might be worth a late round flier pick if you are looking for potential, but the odds are stacked against him unless he's fixed his head.

Luke is a kid who has been up and down at ND. At times looked very good, at times he just looked lost. I suspect he'll get drafted late but if he ends up a UDFA, he'd be worth a look. He's also a Texas kid so he might favor us if we are interested in a UDFA situation.
 

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I can comment on the two ND players mentioned.

Redfield is a talent but he's a nitwit. He might be worth a late round flier pick if you are looking for potential, but the odds are stacked against him unless he's fixed his head.

Luke is a kid who has been up and down at ND. At times looked very good, at times he just looked lost. I suspect he'll get drafted late but if he ends up a UDFA, he'd be worth a look. He's also a Texas kid so he might favor us if we are interested in a UDFA situation.

Luke is from Arizona. He's Darren Woodson's nephew.

Also, I thought I read that Redfield was actually looking to go to a college and play next year, and not go into the draft.
 

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Luke is from Arizona. He's Darren Woodson's nephew.

Also, I thought I read that Redfield was actually looking to go to a college and play next year, and not go into the draft.

You are right on Luke. I confused him with another kid.

And Redfield had talked about another year of college but still has legal issues hanging over him, so the last I had heard he was looking at the NFL. But he might be heading back to college which would explain the combine situation potentially.
 

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You are right on Luke. I confused him with another kid.

And Redfield had talked about another year of college but still has legal issues hanging over him, so the last I had heard he was looking at the NFL. But he might be heading back to college which would explain the combine situation potentially.

The below article is from today.

http://www.wndu.com/content/news/Fo...edfield-due-in-court-Wednesday-413805413.html


Following his last court appearance, Mr. Redfield voluntarily enrolled in an intensive outpatient substance abuse program in his home state of California. The program includes-among other things-drug and alcohol educational classes, group therapy, and one-on-one counseling sessions. Since his enrollment, Mr. Redfield has attended program sessions three times per week, has remained in full compliance, and has tested negative for all random weekly drug and alcohol tests.


Mr. Redfield is currently taking college courses this semester in California, in an effort to receive his degree form the University of Notre Dame. Additionally, Mr. Redfield has continued an intense physical training regimen and is focused on playing his final year of college football this upcoming season."
 
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