Wake Forest S Jessie Bates, Arizona DB Dane Cruikshank and Louisville OT Geron Christian met with the Detroit Lions for pre-draft visits Friday, April 13.
Monthly Archives: April 2018
Lions | Frankie Luvu visits Detroit
Washington State LB Frankie Luvu had a pre-draft visit with the Detroit Lions Tuesday, April 10.
Lions | Harold Landry visits Detroit
Boston College DE Harold Landry made a pre-draft visit to the Detroit Lions Friday, April 13.
NFL | Calvin Ridley draws high praise
Alabama WR Calvin Ridley was compared to Hall of Fame receiver Marvin Harrison by retired WR Reggie Wayne. ‘Ridley understands coverages and knows how to find soft spots in zones,’ Wayne said. ‘He’s the most polished receiver and should come off the board first.’
NFL | Nyheim Hines brings versatility
North Carolina State RB Nyheim Hines said he believes he is the ‘most explosive player’ in the 2018 NFL Draft and the most versatile running back. ‘I don’t think anyone else can handle kick and punt return duties in addition to what I did as a runner and pass catcher, I even played gunner on special teams,’ Hines said.
Patriots | Pats too cheap for Danny Amendola
Miami Dolphins WR Danny Amendola said New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick’s unwillingness to give him a competitive offer caused him to sign with the Dolphins in free agency. ‘When free agency broke, I came to the realization that he wasn’t going to really come close to any of the other offers I had,’ Amendola said.
Rams | Aqib Talib happy to be a Ram
Los Angeles Rams CB Aqib Talib said the Rams were one of the teams he was comfortable joining because he will reunite with defensive coordinator Wade Phillips. ‘He’s like a guru at putting guys in position to succeed,’ Talib said.
NFL | Austin Corbett climbing draft boards
Nevada OG Austin Corbett will likely be selected in the early part of the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft, according to multiple sources.
NFL | Isaiah Wynn boosting his stock
Georgia OG Isaiah Wynn has widened the gap between himself and Texas-El Paso OG Will Hernandez and will be the second guard selected in the 2018 NFL Draft because of his ‘athleticism and ability to line up in a zone-blocking scheme,’ according to Tony Pauline of DraftAnalyst.com.
NFL | Kolton Miller likely for first round
UCLA OT Kolton Miller will likely be selected in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft, according to Tony Pauline of DraftAnalyst.com.