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Top Sleepers in the NFL Draft

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Who are the â€œsleepersâ€ in this draft?

Really there are no more â€œsleepersâ€ in the NFL Draft since it is so widely publicized. But there are still lesser known prospects to watch.

Wednesday, 22 April 2009 15:13 | Posted In: Al Dupuy's Blog | Read More »

Potential Saints targets at No. 14 pick

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There is no way to tell whether the Saints will keep their current first round selection or trade down to accumulate other picks for this weekend's NFL Draft.

New Orleans does not have second or third round picks this year due to the Jeremy Shockey and Jonathan Vilma trades from the previous offseason. So look for the Saints front office to field offers to trade down from the 14th pick in order to replenish those missing picks.

Monday, 20 April 2009 13:54 | Posted In: Al Dupuy's Blog | Read More »

NFL Mock Draft - 2009 1st Round (April 17)

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There has been a trade of significance in the NFL which will affect next weekend's draft. The Buffalo Bills have sent two-time Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters to the Philadelphia Eagles for two picks in this years draft including the 28th pick in round one and a fourth round selection.

Peters, a former tight end who moved to tackle, has been in the league for 5 years. The deal is contingent on the Eagles being able to sign him.

Friday, 17 April 2009 14:14 | Posted In: Al Dupuy's Blog | Read More »

NFL Mock Draft - 2009 1st Round (April 10)

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Some players rising and some falling as the NFL draft gets closer.

The Texans are showing a lot of interest in linebacker Clay Matthews. Houston picks at #15, one selection after the Saints. The USC fast-riser may not be there for New England at #23, my previous projection.

Vontae Davis, a cornerback from Illinois, seems to be falling. NFL teams are becoming more concerned about his lack of discipline and his prima-donna attitude. Davis is a player that likes to talk back to his coaches. He doesnâ€™t like to be criticized and needs to show more passion and interest in the game.

Friday, 10 April 2009 14:30 | Posted In: Al Dupuy's Blog | Read More »

NFL Mock Draft - 2009 1st Round (April 3)

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With the 2009 NFL Draft just a few weeks away, teams are finalizing their draft day plans. But the Jay Cutler trade has slighty changed the expected course of the opening round. Here is an updated 1st round mock draft (as of April 3):

Friday, 03 April 2009 17:31 | Posted In: Al Dupuy's Blog | Read More »

NFL Mock Draft - 2009 1st Round

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The 2009 NFL Draft is just a month away. Here is an updated 1st round mock draft (as of March 27):

Round-1

1.Â LionsÂ Matthew Stafford*Â QB Georgia

2.Â RamsÂ Jason SmithÂ Â OT Baylor

Friday, 27 March 2009 07:56 | Posted In: Al Dupuy's Blog | Read More »