Author Archives: La Canfora, Jason

Boston College linebacker Mark Herzlich will be allowed to stay as long, or short, as he’d like at the draft, according to league sources.

The NFL lockout has cast a shadow over seemingly all relations between the league and the players, as well as their agents, with roughly 10 of the record 25 players confirmed to attend Radio City choosing not to accept the airfare and hotel accommodations extended by the NFL, according to numerous sources with knowledge of the situation.

Dr. James Andrews wrote a letter clearing North Carolina linebacker Bruce Carter for pre-draft workouts. Carter tore his anterior cruciate ligament during a November game, but he appears to be on the road to a full recovery.

Chip Smith might be the only man who has spent considerable time personally working out Cam Newton and Colin Kaepernick — and he believes the Nevada quarterback is a superior athlete when compared to Auburn’s Heisman Trophy winner.

Alabama running back Mark Ingram, Florida center Mike Pouncey and Baylor defensive tackle Phil Taylor have accepted invitations to the April 28-30 NFL draft in New York, league sources said Monday.

Baylor defensive tackle Phil Taylor didn’t fail a physical at the NFL Scouting Combine because of an issue with his feet, a league source said Sunday.

University of Nevada quarterbackColin Kaepernick has been invited to New York for the NFL draft, a league source said Friday night.

University of Hawaii running back Alex Green has three visits scheduled with NFL teams next week, a league source said Friday.

Baylor defensive tackle Phil Taylor has been invited to the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall, according to a league source. He is expected to attend.

University of Arizona defensive lineman Brooks Reed will visit three teams this week and work out for another, according to a league source.