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Malcolm gets a mulligan: Kelly gets to run 40 again

Well, Malcolm Kelly is getting a do-over, sort of.
After running times of 4.75 and 4.68 in the 40 and then pinning the blame on it for being unable to run on the surface that he wanted, the OU receiver and potential first-round pick will get a chance to run the 40 again for […]

Has Kelly talked his way down the board?

Not too long ago, Oklahoma receiver Malcolm Kelly appeared to be on the verge of locking down a place as the first receiver to be taken in the upcoming NFL Draft.

NFL Draft prospect Heath Benedict dies at 24

Newberry College offensive lineman Heath Benedict was found dead in his Jacksonville home on Wednesday evening.

Wednesday Roundup: The Future’s decided, but The Present leaves us guessing

The Terrelle Pryor saga is finally over, as he (unsurprisingly) chose Ohio State, who he was all set to choose last month before deciding to delay his announcement.

Mock Draft Shakeup: Texans sign RB Brown, Stewart goes on the shelf

Another draft domino fell on Thursday, as Chris Brown wrapped up a move from one AFC South team to another, going from the Titans to the Texans, where he‘ll be the next hopeful to try to nail down the starting spot in Houston‘s backfield.
On a related note, given that I‘ve had the Texans […]

Cornered Market: Small school stars nab spotlight

Every season, NFL GMs are faced with a dilemma.  Should they spend a draft pick on a player based on his ability to immediately contribute, or should they go for broke and select someone based on pure potential? 

Catching On: WR class could be best since ‘96

The 1996 NFL Draft class was one of the best ever for the wide receiver position.  That class saw the emergence of future NFL greats Keyshawn Johnson, Terry Glenn, Marvin Harrison and Terrell Owens from the collegiate level to the NFL.  This year, many experts are predicting an equally impressive crop. 

Race for 2nd: Mendenhall or Stewart?

After Darren McFadden‘s crazy awesome NFL Combine, it immediately became apparent that he would be the first running back selected in the 2008 NFL Draft.  Now, only if the 2nd best option was as clear…..

Post-Combine Draft Risers: It’s a good time to be from Purdue, and to be fast.

Dozens of draft prospects went into the NFL scouting combine looking to improve their draft standing by impressing the plethora of scouts and coaches in attendance in Indianapolis.
From the sure bets to the sleepers, just about everyone had a little something to prove and improve.

Horns Aplenty: Charles, Sweed lead crop of talented Texas draft prospects

When Mack Brown took over the University of Texas football program on December 4, 1997, a marked improvement in the talent level of the team was immediately apparent after he reeled in his first class.