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05/15/12- Mike Bellamy, So, Clemson, 5-10, 178
Clemson freshman running back Mike Bellamy was ruled academically ineligible and won't return to school next fall. Tigers coach Dabo Swinney said Tuesday that Bellamy plans to enter a junior college this summer. Bellamy was a Parade All-American and considered consensus a five-star prospect in the mold of former Clemson star C.J. Spiller. Yet Bellamy never found his place on the field and got in trouble off it when he was sent back to campus by Swinney on the day of the Tigers' ACC title game against Virginia Tech. ''We wish him well and hope he can back on track in the classroom,'' Swinney said. Bellamy and receiver Sammy Watkins were supposed to be the speedy, offensive talents who would electrify a Clemson offense that struggled to score points in 2010. And while Watkins became an AP All-American and a record-setter as a freshman, Bellamy couldn't always find the open holes. When he did break free, Bellamy was just as likely to fumble as he was to find the end zone. Bellamy was suspended for the first half against Boston College for complaining about playing time in a Facebook post. He was among the last ones out of the locker room after a thrilling comeback win at Maryland where Watkins was the star. Bellamy had fumbles against Georgia Tech and North Carolina State as the Tigers followed their 8-0 start with losses in three of their next four games. Junior tight end Dwayne Allen and starting running back Andre Ellington both tried to mentor Bellamy and keep him focused. ''He is a guy who has to understand his time is coming and have patience. That's the only thing I stress with him,'' Allen said of Bellamy last October. - AP Sports
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05/15/12- Derrick Lott, rJr, Tennessee-Chattanooga, 6-4, 303
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga football coach Russ Huesman announced the addition of two student-athletes to the Mocs 2012 recruiting class today. Long snapper Will Sharpton and defensive lineman Derrick Lott have both signed with UTC and will suit up in the fall. Sharpton (6-3, 230) is a 2012 graduate of Tullahoma High School in Tullahoma, Tenn. He helped the Wildcats to an 8-3 overall record as a senior. He is expected to come in and compete immediately for the long snapping duties. "We found ourselves looking for a long snapper late in the process and we feel like we got a good one in Will," said head coach Russ Huesman. "He will come in and be able to compete for playing time as a true freshman." Lott (6-4, 303) is a transfer from Georgia and a former four-star recruit out of North Cobb High School in Kennesaw, Ga. He will be a junior in the fall and have two years of eligibility remaining at UTC. After redshirting in 2009, he played in five games over the last two years for the Bulldogs and recorded 10 tackles. "Derrick is another big body that we are adding to the defensive line," said Huesman. "We have a bunch of good players returning at defensive tackle, and he is going to make the competition at that position even more intense when camp starts in August." - Tennessee Chattanooga football
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05/15/12- Corbin Berkstresser, So, Missouri, 6-2, 220
Missouri quarterback Corbin Berkstresser was arrested early Tuesday morning for leaving the scene of an accident in Columbia (Mo.) and could face a felony charge for damaging another vehicle. Berkstresser caused an estimated $1,000 in damage to the rear and front passenger side of the vehicle, according to the probable cause statement. There were no injuries. Berkstresser, 20, admitted that he was involved in the accident. He was released from jail after posting bail. Leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident is a class A misdemeanor, unless there is a physical injury to the other party or the damage exceeds $1,000. Either way, it is considered a felony. - The Sports Xchange
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05/15/12- Duron Carter, rJr, Alabama, 6-2, 198
WR Duron Carter (suspension) did not participate in spring practice, continuing a frustrating career which has never gotten off the ground. The son of NFL great Cris Carter has had issues with academics and running afoul of team rules since arriving on campus. - The Sports Xchange
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05/15/12- Corey Lemonier, Jr, Auburn, 6-4, 242
SCOUTING THE AUBURN DEFENSE: A lack of experience and playmakers haunted this unit most of 2011 as it allowed 34 points or more seven times and gave up 408 total yards per game. DE Corey Lemonier showed the ability to be a game-changing pass rusher, finishing with 9.5 of the team's 22 sacks. But someone else besides him must prove they can find the quarterback every once in a while. New coordinator Brian VanGorder has been stressing discipline as he tries to turn a below-average defense into a capable stop unit. The secondary gave up 63.3 percent completions, which has to excite the Clemson pitch-catch duo of Tajh Boyd and Sammy Watkins for the Sept. 1 season opener. - The Sports Xchange
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05/15/12- Kiehl Frazier, So, Auburn, 6-2, 220
PLAYERS TO WATCH: QB Kiehl Frazier - With starter Clint Moseley continuing to struggle with injuries, this time a rotator cuff, Frazier is making a move to be the starter coming out of spring practice. Frazier has improved his passing game after being the Tigers' running quarterback in Wildcat sets last year. Chizik is pleased with Frazier's grasp of the new offensive scheme, although de-emphasizing the quarterback as a runner might take away one of Frazier's strengths. - The Sports Xchange
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05/15/12- Steven Clark, Jr, Auburn, 6-5, 226
SCOUTING THE AUBURN SPECIAL TEAMS: Here's where Auburn shined last year. P Steven Clark allowed just 62 return yards all season, downing 34 punts inside the 20-yard line and forcing 33 fair catches. K Cody Parkey was an acceptable 13-of-18 on field goals. In the return game, McCalebb and Tre Mason lugged kickoffs back for TDs. They are all back, so the Tigers can probably count on a win or two just off the kicking game. - The Sports Xchange
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05/15/12- Onterio McCalebb, Sr, Auburn, 5-10, 175
2012 AUBURN OUTLOOK: Returning 17 starters in any other league but the Southeastern Conference and any other division but the SEC West might be a guarantee of a BCS bid. For Auburn, it just means that it might challenge Arkansas for third place in the West. If there is good news with the schedule, it's that most of the Tigers' "big" games are at home, including LSU, Arkansas and Georgia. But a season opener with Atlantic Coast Conference champ Clemson in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Classic in Atlanta means they have to be on point right away. If not, head coach Gene Chizik, along with new coordinators Scot Loeffler (offense) and Brian VanGorder (defense) will be under the gun from a demanding fan base. SCOUTING THE AUBURN OFFENSE: The main difference from Loeffler to former coordinator Gus Malzahn is that the offense might not be as free-wheeling, with fewer called QB runs but more power football. Nevertheless, the Tigers will use the mobility of Kiehl Frazier in some role, especially if he beats out injury-prone Clint Moseley for the starting job. Onterio McCalebb figures to be the featured running back, an opportunity he's been thirsting for the last couple of years, and made his case for the expanded role with 109 yards in the Chick-fil-A Bowl blowout of Virginia. The line returns three starters, including center Reese Dismukes, who was named to the Football Writers Association of America Freshman All-America Team. - The Sports Xchange
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05/15/12- Corey Lemonier, Jr, Auburn, 6-4, 242
05/14/12 BIG BOARD, BEST FOR 2013: 32. *Corey Lemonier, DE, Auburn: Blessed with an explosive first step and a high-revving motor, Lemonier (pronounced leh-mon-EER) ranked as one of the more productive pass rushers in the entire country a year ago, finishing with 47 tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks. He's currently not as effective in disengaging from blocks as his statistics would indicate but could be on the verge of great things. - Rob Rang, NFLDraftScout.com
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05/15/12- Landry Jones, rSr, Oklahoma, 6-4, 230
05/14/12 BIG BOARD, BEST FOR 2013: 31. Landry Jones, QB, Oklahoma: After a disappointing junior season, Jones made the right choice in electing to return to Norman to improve his decision-making and footwork. The 6-4, 230-pounder boasts the strong, accurate arm that scouts are looking for and could re-emerge as a top ten candidate with an improved 2012 campaign. - Rob Rang, NFLDraftScout.com
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05/15/12- Marquess Wilson, Jr, Washington State, 6-2, 188
05/14/12 BIG BOARD, BEST FOR 2013: 30. *Marquess Wilson, WR, Washington State: There have been some lean years in the Palouse since Ryan Leaf helped lead the Cougars to the Rose Bowl in 1997, but in Wilson, Washington State has a legitimate NFL-caliber weapon. The 6-2, 188 pounder didn't generate the attention of fellow Pac-12 star receivers Woods and Allen in terms of national exposure, but his production (82 catches for 1,388 yards and 12 touchdowns) was every bit as impressive and Wilson -- and he didn't have the talent around him that USC or Cal offers. The addition of pass-happy head coach Mike Leach should make Wilson that much more productive as a junior. - Rob Rang, NFLDraftScout.com
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05/15/12- Barrett Jones, rSr, Alabama, 6-4, 312
05/14/12 BIG BOARD, BEST FOR 2013: 29. Barrett Jones, OL, Alabama: Frankly, only the fact that Jones isn't an elite athlete keeps him this low on my list. He started every game at left tackle for the Crimson Tide in 2011 and saw playing time at three other spots -- right tackle, left guard and center. He did this after starting the previous two seasons at right guard. At every position he's played well -- and against obviously top-notch competition. The reigning Outland Trophy Award winner as the nation's top offensive lineman, Jones isn't flashy ... he's just so damn reliable. - Rob Rang, NFLDraftScout.com
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05/15/12- Tyrann Mathieu, Jr, LSU, 5-09, 176
05/14/12 BIG BOARD, BEST FOR 2013: 28. *Tyrann Mathieu, CB, LSU: If one were to vote on the Heisman based strictly on players making big plays in big games, the Honey Badger was as deserving of the award as any defensive/special teams' player is ever likely to be. Despite his production, Mathieu isn't a shutdown corner who'll earn a first-round grade from every scout. As a nickel corner, run supporter, blitzer and returner, however, Mathieu's ability to make game-changing plays warrants listing him here despite his scary lack of size (5-09, 179). - Rob Rang, NFLDraftScout.com
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05/15/12- Jonathan Cooper, rSr, North Carolina, 6-3, 310
05/14/12 BIG BOARD, BEST FOR 2013: 27. Jonathan Cooper, OG, North Carolina: Overshadowed by all of the elite defensive talent that came through North Carolina during Butch Davis' tenure in Chapel Hill, Cooper has quietly emerged as one of the steadier interior linemen in the country. - Rob Rang, NFLDraftScout.com
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05/15/12- Sean Porter, Sr, Texas A&M, 6-2, 230
05/14/12 BIG BOARD, BEST FOR 2013: 26. Sean Porter, OLB, Texas A&M: Despite measuring in at just 6-2, 230 pounds, Porter was asked to rush the passer off the edge in the 3-4 scheme utilized under head coach Mike Sherman. With new head coach Kevin Sumlin bringing in a 4-3 scheme, Porter's speed and agility could prove even more effective against the run and in coverage. - Rob Rang, NFLDraftScout.com
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05/15/12- Aaron Murray, rJr, Georgia, 6-1, 212
05/14/12 BIG BOARD, BEST FOR 2013: 25. *Aaron Murray, QB, Georgia: Murray, like my top-rated prospect, Matt Barkley, does not possess the ideal measurables for the quarterback position but he does boast the arm talent, toughness and success in a pro-style offense against quality competition to make him an easy projection to the NFL. - Rob Rang, NFLDraftScout.com
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05/15/12- Marcus Lattimore, Jr, South Carolina, 6-0, 232
05/14/12 BIG BOARD, BEST FOR 2013: 24. *Marcus Lattimore, RB, South Carolina: Lattimore, like fellow SEC star Justin Hunter, will have to prove that he's over the torn ACL that ended his 2011 season prematurely to warrant listing this high. Just as Mark Ingram and Trent Richardson were the unquestioned top backs each of the past two seasons, however, there is no doubt that if Lattimore is healthy, he's established himself as a superstar. - Rob Rang, NFLDraftScout.com
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05/15/12- William Gholston, Jr, Michigan State, 6-6, 278
05/14/12 BIG BOARD, BEST FOR 2013: 23. *William Gholston, DE, Michigan State: At an imposing 6-6, 278 pounds, Gholston lacks the burst upfield as a pass rusher that makes so many of the nation's other defensive ends so intriguing. But his length and strength make him an intriguing candidate as a five-technique capable of setting the edge for a 3-4 defense. - Rob Rang, NFLDraftScout.com
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05/15/12- D.J. Fluker, rJr, Alabama, 6-6, 335
05/14/12 BIG BOARD, BEST FOR 2013: 22. *D.J. Fluker, OT, Alabama: Having produced four first-round picks in back-to-back drafts, the Crimson Tide may have to wait longer than they've grown accustomed to see their first player drafted in 2013 but no coach more consistently produces talent than Nick Saban. Fluker doesn't often get the media attention that his linemate Barrett Jones receives but as the more physically gifted player, the powerful run blocker could hear his name called first. - Rob Rang, NFLDraftScout.com
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05/15/12- E.J. Manuel, rSr, Florida State, 6-4, 245
05/14/12 BIG BOARD, BEST FOR 2013: 21. E.J. Manuel, QB, Florida State: Like Virginia Tech's Thomas, Manuel boasts the combination of size (6-4 245), mobility and arm talent to earn comparisons to Cam Newton. Manuel has struggled with consistency and injury, but made strides in his first season as a starter (completed 65.3 percent of his passes for 2,666 yards, 18 touchdowns and eight interceptions) despite FSU struggling to protect him. - Rob Rang, NFLDraftScout.com
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05/15/12- Justin Hunter, Jr, Tennessee, 6-4, 205
05/14/12 BIG BOARD, BEST FOR 2013: 20. *Justin Hunter, WR, Tennessee: Listing Hunter this high is certainly a projection, as he missed most of the 2011 season with a torn ACL. When healthy, however, the 6-4, 205 pound Hunter showed a rare combination of size, straight-line speed and ball skills to compete with USC's Woods, Cal's Allen and Clemson true sophomore Sammy Watkins for the right to be considered among the country's truly elite receivers. - Rob Rang, NFLDraftScout.com
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05/15/12- Xavier Rhodes, rJr, Florida State, 6-1, 215
05/14/12 BIG BOARD, BEST FOR 2013: 19. *Xavier Rhodes, CB, Florida State: Big (6-1, 215), physical and athletic. Rhodes has been a standout for the Seminoles throughout his entire career and may have considered leaving after completing his redshirt sophomore season a year ago had he not suffered a slight knee injury against Michael Floyd and Notre Dame in the Champs Sports Bowl. - Rob Rang, NFLDraftScout.com
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05/15/12- Logan Thomas, rJr, Virginia Tech, 6-5, 254
05/14/12 BIG BOARD, BEST FOR 2013: 18. *Logan Thomas, QB, Virginia Tech: Considering the immediate success enjoyed in the NFL by Cam Newton, scouts can't wait to see what improvements the similarly gifted Thomas is able to make in his second season as a starter for the Hokies. The 6-5, 254-pound redshirt junior showed off a strong arm and mobility last season in earning second-team All-ACC honors but will need to make significant strides this season to warrant his hype. - Rob Rang, NFLDraftScout.com
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05/15/12- Tyler Wilson, rSr, Arkansas, 6-3, 220
05/14/12 BIG BOARD, BEST FOR 2013: 17. Tyler Wilson, QB, Arkansas: Blessed with a strong arm, good mobility and the toughness to take a shot and still deliver passes, there is a lot to like about the Arkansas quarterback. Scouts would be wise to take a wait-and-see approach with Wilson as he acclimates to John L. Smith's offense after starring in Bobby Petrino's wide-open attack and being aided by a supremely gifted receiving corps that included Joe Adams, Jarius Wright and Greg Childs, each of whom was selected in the fourth round of the 2012 draft. - Rob Rang, NFLDraftScout.com
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05/15/12- Bjoern Werner, Jr, Florida State, 6-4, 273
05/14/12 BIG BOARD, BEST FOR 2013: 16. *Bjoern Werner, DE, Florida State: Blessed with as talented a roster as there is in all of college football, you can expect a great deal of buzz this season around the Seminoles. While he's overshadowed a bit, the German-born junior might be the most pro-ready prospect on the team already due to his size (6-4, 273), strength and tenacity. - Rob Rang, NFLDraftScout.com
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