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SB Nation - Tyron Smith looking to buck bust trend
Brian Galliford breaks down Smith’s decision to turn pro and what he might have to do to make it in the NFL.

Sports Illustrated - Redrafting the 2010 NFL Draft
Ugh. Don Banks is at it this week making different picks for the first round of the draft. Odd: Browns take Colt McCoy seventh overall. Odder: Russell Okung not being picked at all. I hate these things relentlessly.

Omaha World-Herald - Talent junior Dennard ponders NFL move
Nebraska junior cornerback

Alfonzo Dennard

may be the most likely Cornhuskers underclassman to go pro, and not

Jared Crick

or

Lavonte David

.Orlando Sun Sentinel - Brandon Harris considering NFL
Headline says it all here.

Oklahoman - Ryan Broyles, Travis Lewis still mulling future
Two of the more talented juniors this year are Oklahoma wide receiver Ryan Broyles and linebacker Travis Lewis. Broyles is saying what he'll do, but the quotes in the story make it sound like he's going pro. Sooners defensive coordinator Brent Venables says Lewis should return to "improve himself in a variety of areas."

SB Nation Denver - Nick Fairley for the Broncos
The Denver hub opines about Fairley possibly being the pick for the Denver Broncos.

Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Eagles stick with what works; invest in the trenchesSB Nation NFL mock draft: Eagles stick with what works; invest in the trenches
Mocking the Draft

This player should be a plug-and-play replacement for Mekhi Becton right off the bat.

By Michael Peterson
Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Chiefs get an absolute steal of a WR at No. 31SB Nation NFL mock draft: Chiefs get an absolute steal of a WR at No. 31
Mocking the Draft

This guy’s got talent, plus playing with Patrick Mahomes automatically elevates his potential.

By Michael Peterson
Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Bills fill biggest need with a top CB at No. 30SB Nation NFL mock draft: Bills fill biggest need with a top CB at No. 30
Mocking the Draft

He’s a bit of a liability in the run game, but his potential in the pass game was enough for Buffalo Rumblings.

By Michael Peterson
Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Commanders give Jayden Daniels a fluid playmaker at WR with No. 29 pickSB Nation NFL mock draft: Commanders give Jayden Daniels a fluid playmaker at WR with No. 29 pick
Mocking the Draft

This pick could help the Commanders build on last year’s excellent season.

By Michael Peterson
Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Lions bring in a pass-rushing partner in crime for Aidan HutchinsonSB Nation NFL mock draft: Lions bring in a pass-rushing partner in crime for Aidan Hutchinson
Mocking the Draft

It’s a high-potential pick for a Detroit defense that needs a solid pass rusher.

By Michael Peterson
Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Rams keep building defensive identity at No. 26SB Nation NFL mock draft: Rams keep building defensive identity at No. 26
Mocking the Draft

This rookie would be a great complement to Jared Verse and Byron Young.

By Michael Peterson