The NFL Draft radar leads us to some intriguing pro prospects featured here on this special NFL Draft Bible podcast. We go one-on-one with the pride of New Jersey, Jose Gumbs of Monmouth. Plus, Arkansas cornerback Isaac Madison, who staretd 21 games for the Razorbacks and BYU wide receiver/return specialist McKay Jacobson. Not to mention a true diamond in the rough, Dartmouth cornerback Shawn Abuhoff looks to put the Ivy League back on the NFL map. Bringing you the names you need to know first, tune-in for one hour of non-stop prospect talk. Friday, April 20, 1:00pm ET.
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Around The Web: NFL Draft News & Notes
A look at some relevant draft notes from around the web:
- Memphis defensive tackle Dontari Poe no longer a draft darling. READ HERE
- Height gives Ryan Tannehill key advantage over other quarterback prospects. READ HERE
- Arizona State quarterback Brock Osweiler has caught the attention of the Denver Broncos. READ HERE
- The New England Patriots are expected to deal down come draft day. READ HERE
- West Virginia cornerback Kevin Tandy is making a late push up draft boards as we near the 2012 NFL Draft. READ HERE
- Small School Spotlight shines bright on Tennessee Chattanooga quarterback BJ Coleman. READ HERE
- Highlights from ESPN Analyst Todd McShay’s conference call. READ HERE
- The NFL Draft Ninja Bo Marchionte unveils his 2012 Lunch Bucket Squad…a must-read for
NFL Draft Q&A: Kevin Kroboth, Temple
We go one-on-one with Kevin Kroboth, who has started at both safety spots and even cornerback during his career. He also played wide receiver for the Owls very early at Temple. A versatile and smart defensive back with great leadership skills and a knack for finding the ball, the Pennsylvania native looks to make a name for himself at the next level.
What are your official size and speed?
I measured 6 foot, 197 pounds at pro day and the scale of my forties was from a 4.44 to a 4.56.
What was the biggest adjustment transitioning from Coach Golden to the current regime?
Coach Golden was very strict because he knew he had to turn the program around and move it in the right direction and
Player Spotlight: Marcus Rivers, Buffalo
The NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight Show shines on big, physical, wide out Marcus Rivers from Buffalo. The Second Team All-MAC selection recorded 110 receptions over the past two seasons and came up big against top opponents (see Pittsburgh, UConn, UCF). Rivers discusses his Bulls career, pro day and what it was like at the NFL Super Regional Combine. His ascent up draft boards continues to rise amongst NFL scouts, find out why:
2012 NFL Draft Bible Big Board: LS
QB RB FB WR TE OT OG C DT DE OLB ILB CB FS SS K P LS
1. Josh Harris, Auburn, SR, 6010, 250, 4.80, PFA.
2. Kyle Wotja, Wisconsin, SR, 6020, 245, 4.80, PFA.
3. Beau Brinkley, Missouri, SR, 6041, 235, PFA.
4. Trey Outlaw, Arkansas State, SR, 6000, 240, n/a, PFA.
5. Travis Tripucka, UMass, SR, 6020, 220, n/a, PFA.
6. Stephan Belichick, SR, Rutgers, 5111, 185, n/a, PFA.
7. Nick Guess, Tennessee, SR, 6030, 230, 4.88, PFA.
8. James Winchester, Oklahoma, SR, 6030, 210, 4.60, PFA.
9. Matt Camilli, UTEP, SR, 6034, 240, 5.10, PFA.
10. Charley Hughlett, Central Florida, SR, 6040, 245, 5.00, PFA.
11. Sean McGrath,
2012 NFL Draft Bible Big Board: P
QB RB FB WR TE OT OG C DT DE OLB ILB CB FS SS K P LS
1. Bryan Anger, California, SR, 6040, 210, 4.85, 5th rd.
2. Brad Nortman, Wisconsin, SR, 6030, 215, 4.80, 6th rd.
3. Drew Butler, Georgia, SR, 6010, 205, 5.00, 7th rd.
4. Kyle Martens, Rice, SR, 6050, 225, 4.90, PFA.
5. Jimmy Howell, Virginia, SR, 6060, 250, 5.15, PFA.
6. Anson Kelton, TCU, SR, 6020, 265, 5.02, PFA.
7. Shawn Powell, Florida State, SR, 6040, 250, 5.05, PFA.
8. Marquette King, Fort Valley State, SR, 6000, 190, 4.70, PFA.
9. Brian Stahovich, San Diego State, SR, 6000, 210, 4.80, PFA.
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2012 NFL Draft Bible Big Board: PK
QB RB FB WR TE OT OG C DT DE OLB ILB CB FS SS K P LS
1. Blair Walsh, Georgia, SR, 5090, 188, 4.95, 5th rd.
2. Carson Wiggs, Purdue, SR, 6010, 220, 4.90, 7th rd.
3. Greg Zuerlein, Griffon, SR, 6000, 190, 4.85, PFA.
4. Giorgio Tavecchio, California, SR, 5098, 180, n/a, PFA.
5. Danny Hrapmann, Southern Mississippi, SR, 5090, 165, 4.95, PFA.
6. Randy Bullock, Texas A&M, SR, 5090, 205, n/a, PFA.
7. Derek Dimke, Illinois, SR, 5110, 180, 5.00, PFA.
8. Dave Teggart, UConn, SR, 6000, 200, 5.25, PFA.
9. Phillip Welch, Wisconsin, SR, 6020, 205, 4.90, PFA.
10. Kevin Fitzpatrick, Tulsa, SR, 6014, 190,
2012 NFL Draft Bible Big Board: SS
QB RB FB WR TE OT OG C DT DE OLB ILB CB FS SS K P LS
1. Mark Barron, Alabama, SR, 6011, 213, 4.54,1st rd.
2. Harrison Smith, Notre Dame, SR, 6017, 213, 4.57, 2nd rd.
3. Antonio Allen, South Carolina, SR, 6012, 210, 4.67, 3rd rd.
4. DJ Campbell, California, SR, 6000, 200, 4.55, 4th rd.
5. Sean Richardson, Vanderbilt, SR, 6022, 216, 4.52, 4th rd.
6. Duke Ihenacho, San Jose State, SR, 6001, 213, 4.68, 5th rd.
7. Charles Mitchell, Mississippi State, SR, 5106, 202, 4.63, 5th rd.
8. Eddie Pleasant, Oregon, SR, 5101, 211, 4.63, 6th rd.
9. Matt Daniels, Duke, SR, 5116, 212, 4.48,
2012 NFL Draft Bible Big Board: FS
QB RB FB WR TE OT OG C DT DE OLB ILB CB FS SS K P LS
1. Markelle Martin, Oklahoma State, SR, 6006, 2007, 4.49, 2nd rd.
2. George IIoka, Boise State, SR, 6035, 225, 4.66, 2nd rd.
3. Brandon Taylor, LSU, SR, 5112, 209, 4.58, 3rd rd.
4. Brandon Hardin, Oregon State, SR, 6025, 215, 4.50, 3rd rd.
5. Trenton Robinson, Michigan State, SR, 5096, 195, 4.52, 4th rd.
6. Christian Thompson, South Carolina St/Auburn, SR, 6002, 211, 4.50, 4th rd.
7. Neiko Thorpe, Auburn, SR, 6010, 200, 4.42, 4th rd.
8. DeQuan Menzie, Alabama, SR, 5106, 202, 4.74, 5th rd.
9. Janzen Jackson, McNeese State/Tennessee,
2012 NFL Draft Bible Big Board: CB
QB RB FB WR TE OT OG C DT DE OLB ILB CB FS SS K P LS
1. Morris Claiborne, LSU, JR, 5111, 188, 4.50, 1st rd.
2. Dre Kirkpatrick, Alabama, JR, 6015, 186, 4.51, 1st rd.
3. Stephon Gilmore, South Carolina, JR, 6002, 190, 4.40, 1st rd.
4. Janoris Jenkins, North Alabama/Florida, SR, 5100, 193, 4.46, 1st rd.
5. Josh Robinson, UCF, JR, 5101, 199, 4.33, 1st rd.
6. Brandon Boykin, Georgia, SR, 5092, 182, 4.42, 2nd rd.
7. Jayron Hosely, Virginia Tech, JR, 5100, 178, 4.47, 2nd rd.
8. Alfonzo Dennard, Nebraska, SR, 5100, 204, 4.55, 2nd rd.
9. Trumaine Johnson, Montana, SR,