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Former NFL coach Jon Gruden put Auburn quarterback Cam Newton through passing drills Friday and came away impressed, telling The Tampa Tribune “I think Cam Newton’s the best player in the country.”

Colts exec Bill Polian says the team might draft Peyton Manning’s successor since the QB’s career is approaching its end.

Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera is giving little indication how his team will use the No. 1 overall pick in this month’s NFL draft.

After watching Cam Newton’s private workout in Alabama, Cincinnati Bengals coach Marvin Lewis believes the Auburn star has what it takes to be a franchise quarterback, the team’s official website reported Wednesday.

The Buffalo Bills continued to take a closer look at defensive ends Wednesday, bringing in Da’Quan Bowers of Clemson and J.J. Watt of Wisconsin, according to the team’s official website.

Virginia Tech running back Ryan Williams has accepted an invitation to attend the NFL draft, which is scheduled for April 28-30 at Radio City Music Hall.

Akeem Ayers and the Detroit Lions are getting to know each other. The UCLA linebacker had his second meeting with Lions officials Tuesday, visiting their training and practice facility, the team’s official website reported.

The Buffalo Bills turned their attention to defense prospects Tuesday, playing host to ends Cameron Jordan of Cal and Robert Quinn of North Carolina, as well as linebacker Quan Sturdivant, a Tar Heels teammate of Quinn’s, according to the team’s official website.

Purdue defensive end Ryan Kerrigan told NFL Sirius Radio on Monday that he will attend the NFL draft at Radio City Music Hall in New York at the end of the month.

Illinois DT Corey Liuget told The News-Gazette Saturday that he will attend the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 28.