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Charlotte Observer - Bowers surgery to affect Combine?
As you may know, Clemson defensive end Da'Quan Bowers underwent arthroscopic knee surgery following the season. What is unknown is whether or not Bowers will participate in the Combine. If Bowers can't, it might be difficult for the Panthers to use the first overall pick on him.

Daily Comet - Putting on the blitz
Writer Mike Detillier says we are "arguably watching the best group of quarterbacks in their prime at the same time in the NFL." How do you counter that? With the play of disruptive defensive linemen, of course. Fortunately, this year's draft is full of them with Nick Fairley, Da'Quan Bowers, Robert Quinn, Aldon Smith, Cameron Jordan and plenty of others.

Sporting News - Updated mock draft
In the latest Sporting News mock draft, writer Russ Lande has Alabama defensive tackle Marcell Dareus going first overall. That's not the biggest shocker. That would be Houston getting Pitt's Jabaal Sheard 11th overall.

Seahawks draft blog - What are the Seahawks thinking?
There are several places Seattle could go with the 25th overall pick. Writer Rob Staton looks at each place.

Yahoo! Sports - Brandon Harris scouting report
Doug Farrar is up to player 26 in his top 40 scouting reports series. These are good.

Niners Nation - Patrick Peterson vs. Von MIller

Buffalo Rumblings - Da’Quan Bowers and overlooked option for Bills

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