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Auburn’s scary Nick Fairley. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
Auburn’s scary Nick Fairley. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
Auburn’s scary Nick Fairley. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
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ESPN - DeAndre Brown to go pro
The talented, but sometimes boneheaded, Southern Miss junior wide receiver is entering the NFL Draft. Brown had only 19 catches for 284 yards and three touchdowns this season. To say he should have played another year in college is obvious. He’s going to have to do a lot to repair his image in the interview process.

SI.com (AP) - Fairley not thinking draft
Oddly, Auburn defensive tackle Nick Fairley did not submit his name to the advisory committee. This means two starkly different things. First is that Fairley is returning to school. Second, and more likely, is that he knows he's a top 10 pick and doesn't need to submit paperwork.

Orlando Sentinel - Pouncey expects two Florida juniors to go pro
Florida's Mike Pouncey says he expects cornerback Janoris Jenkins and safety Will Hill to enter the NFL Draft. As been mentioned previously, this would be a bad idea for Hill. As a senior, he'd be able to elevate his draft stock immensely. Now he's probably a third-day pick. Jenkins should go in the first round, depending on what teams think of his torn labrum. Also worth noting is that Mike Pouncey said his brother, Maurkice, tells him the Steelers want to draft him.

SB Nation Pittsburgh - Sands faces uncertain future
West Virginia safety

Robert Sands

told the media this week that he’ll enter the draft if he’s given a grade of second round or higher by the advisory committee.Denver Post - Cornerback Jimmy Smith getting ready for the draft
This is a nice little overview on the Colorado cornerback and how he is getting ready to prepare for the NFL Draft process. Smith will be working out at Athletes’ Performance alongside Prince Amukamara. Daunting.

Shelby Star - Clausen not worried about Luck
Per the ostrich’d one: “The only thing I can control is myself and doing everything I can to get this team ready to play on Sunday.”

Dallas Morning News
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Robert Griffin is returning for his junior season

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