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ESPN.com - Vernon Gholston receives walking papers -- again
Former sixth overall pick Vernon Gholston has officially become one of the biggest NFL Draft bust of all time after being released by the Bears. As Rich Cimini writes, he's failed as a 3-4 OLB, 3-4 DE and now as a 4-3 DE. Time to put that degree in consumer affairs to good use.

National Football Post - Top Big East senior prospects: Defense
Wes Bunting rates West Virginia pass rusher Bruce Irvin as the best draft-eligible player on defense in the Big East. Among the five players rated, three are Mountaineers.

Sporting News - Alshon Jeffery, Michael Floyd best of wide receiver class
It's interesting that Russ Lande ranks Notre Dame's Michael Floyd ahead of Justin Blackmon of Oklahoma State. Anyone else think the same?

CBS Sports/NFL Draft Scout - A scout’s fall football itinerary
Chad Reuter lists some of the best games to check in onto see NFL Draft prospects. We’re going to be doing a lot of game previews this season at MtD. This story is a quick preview of a few we’re going to touch on.

The Eagle Tribune - Shawn Loiseau is a football player, not a philosopher
NFL scouts have been checking out the Merrimack College senior linebacker Shawn Loiseau. Last season, Loiseau had 75 solo tackles.

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

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

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

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

By Michael Peterson