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Al Dupuy's Blog on the NFL Draft

NFL Combine Notes: Big tackles & fast quarterbacks

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Cam Newton

Defensive tackle Nick Fairley (Auburn) weighed in at only 291, light for a 4-3 defensive tackle.

Sunday, 27 February 2011 16:19 | Posted In: Al Dupuy's Blog | Read More »

NFL Combine Notes: Weight matters on Day 1

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Stefen Wisniewski (AP)
Penn State offensive lineman Stefen Wisniewski waits to run the 40-yard dash during the
NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

The first day of workouts were held for offensive lineman and tight ends. But the former group becomes a real focus when it comes to what weights they register on the scales.

Saturday, 26 February 2011 14:51 | Posted In: Al Dupuy's Blog | Read More »

Observations from 2011 Senior Bowl game

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South squad receiver Jeremy Kerley (84) of TCU, dives into the end zone as the North squad's Jaiquawn Jarrett of Temple, defends in the second half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala., Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011. The South won 24-10. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

The South prevailed 24-10 in the game itself. It is no surprise that more standouts Saturday come from the winning squad.

Sunday, 30 January 2011 18:01 | Posted In: Al Dupuy's Blog | Read More »

Notes from Senior Bowl: Two from LSU thrive, two more for Saints to consider

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Senior Bowl 2011 practices

Two LSU players are doing well in practice for Saturday's 2011 Senior Bowl in Mobile.

Wednesday, 26 January 2011 21:32 | Posted In: Al Dupuy's Blog | Read More »

NFL Draft: East-West Shrine Game notes

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Among the quarterbacks, Nathan Enderle of Idaho impressed me the most; he showed good touch on his throws, including a nice fade pass in the game, and came back to complete a two-point conversion pass.

Sunday, 23 January 2011 14:40 | Posted In: Al Dupuy's Blog | Read More »

Two LSU underclassmen look to enter 2011 NFL Draft

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Two LSU underclassmen look to enter the 2011 draft. Both will be drafted and perform well at the next level.

Thursday, 13 January 2011 10:49 | Posted In: Al Dupuy's Blog | Read More »

Draft Prospects: 2011 Cotton Bowl

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Patrick Peterson

The 75th Cotton Bowl pits two big programs in a pro stadium. Several of the players will end up playing on Sundays.

Monday, 03 January 2011 13:23 | Posted In: Al Dupuy's Blog | Read More »

Draft Prospects: 2011 Sugar Bowl

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Ryan Mallett, Terrelle Pyror
Ohio Stateâ€™s suspended players are not highly rated in my opinion, but two or three may leave school early because of the 5 game suspension coming up in 2011.