NEWS-AND-NOTES (3/15-3/22)

03/22/2010 2:39 PM - 

Oklahoma State WR Dez Bryant’s draft stock is reportedly “slipping and might continue to slip.” National Football Post

There is a possibility that the Redskins will draft Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen with the No. 4 overall pick. NFL.com

At Clemson’s Pro Day, RB C.J. Spiller posted a broad jump of 10 feet, six inches. The State

Texas OLB/DE Sergio Kindle reportedly registered an unimpressive 10-yard split at the Combine at 1.65 seconds. National Football Post

Virginia Tech DE Jason Worilds was timed in at 1.58 seconds for the 10-yard split, the best among pass rushers at the Combine. National Football Post

Lions beat reporter Tom Kowalski confirms that  would move to left guard if the team drafted

The Lions would reportedly move LT Jeff Backus to left guard if they drafted Russell Okung with the No. 2 overall pick. MLive.com

FS Morgan Burnett officially ran a 4.45 forty-yard dash during Georgia Tech’s Monday Pro Day.

Georgia Tech RB Jonathan Dwyer improved on his Combine forty of 4.59 seconds by running an official forty time of 4.55 at Monday’s Pro Day. TFY Draft Insider

At Ohio State’s Pro Day, DE/OLB Thaddeus Gibson recorded forty times of 4.58 and 4.59. National Football Post

LSU WR Brandon LaFell reportedly ran 4.55 in the forty-yard dash at the school’s Monday Pro Day. TFY Draft Insider

With 43-of-50 questions answered correctly, Minnesota WR Eric Decker had the best Wonderlic score of any player at February’s Combine. Twitter

LSU RB Charles Scott ran a 4.53 forty at the school’s Pro Day. TFY Draft Insider

Alex Marvez of FOXSports.com “wouldn’t be surprised if (Dez) Bryant slips out of the first round entirely.” FOX Sports

Clemson RB C.J. Spiller reportedly scored a 10 on the Wonderlic Test at the Scouting Combine. National Football Post

There is belief that the Bengals are “eying” USC S Taylor Mays with their first-round (No. 21) pick. Dayton Daily News

According to NFL Network’s Mike Mayock, “just about everyone in attendance” at Georgia Tech’s Pro Day believed Derrick Morgan will be a 4-3 defensive end in the NFL — not a 3-4 outside linebacker.

Browns president Mike Holmgren said Monday that he isn’t opposed to trading up in the draft to pick Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford. Cleveland Plain Dealer

Oklahoma State WR Dez Bryant has reportedly pushed back his Pro Day workout again, from March 25 to March 30. Twitter

Tennessee S Eric Berry sprained his left big toe during the Volunteers’ Pro Day Wednesday. NFL.com

Florida DE Carlos Dunlap reportedly ran a 4.66 forty on a wet field at the Gators’ Pro Day on Wednesday. TFY Draft Insider

Florida QB Tim Tebow’s arm strength reportedly looked unimpressive with his new throwing motion at Wednesday’s Pro Day. SI.com

Florida CB Joe Haden improved on his forty times from the Combine after reportedly timing in the mid-4.4 range on both of his forty-yard dash runs at the Gators’ Pro Day. TFY Draft Insider

During Florida’s Wednesday Pro Day, ILB Brandon Spikes reportedly was unable to break 5.0 seconds in the forty-yard dash. TFY Draft Insider

According to some NFL teams, Texas S Earl Thomas is a candidate to play cornerback at the next level. National Football Post

There is belief that Florida LB Brandon Spikes’ draft value slipped to the fourth round or later after a poor 40 time at his Pro Day. Twitter

The Bills, Seahawks, Patriots, Browns, and Redskins are all expected to have Florida QB Tim Tebow in for a private workout in the coming weeks. SportingNews.com

Nebraska DT Ndamukong Suh is expected to visit with the Lions on Thursday. mikeoharasports.com

Illinois WR Arrelious Benn reportedly ran a 4.42 forty at the Fighting Illini’s Pro Day. TFY Draft Insider

Michigan CB Donovan Warren was only able to clock in at 4.62 and 4.68 in the forty-yard dash at the school’s Pro Day. NFL.com

UAB QB/WR Joe Webb reportedly ran a 4.44 and 4.45 in the forty-yard dash at the Blazers’ Pro Day. NFL.com

Panthers representatives were present for Ohio WR Taylor Price’s pro day last month. NFL.com

There are at least 10 teams have expressed concerns about Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen’s leadership and maturity. Twitter

ESPN’s draft analyst Todd McShay believes the No. 1 spot is Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford’s to lose. Twitter

Oklahoma State WR Dez Bryant is expected to go through a private workout for the Cowboys on April 1. ESPNDallas.com

Florida State CB Patrick Robinson improved his Combine forty times (4.42 and 4.49) with a 4.38 at the school’s Pro Day. SI.com

After missing Oregon’s first Pro Day last week, RB LeGarrette Blount posted forty times of 4.53 and 4.55 at Thursday’s workout. SI.com

The National Football Post’s Mike Lombardi is “hearing” that Florida QB Tim Tebow won’t last past the second round of the draft. National Football Post

According to one unnamed personnel official, Tennessee DT Dan Williams “has the Miami Dolphins written all over him.” South Florida Sun-Sentinel

According to a source close to the program, Oregon RB LeGarrette Blount has been scheduled for visits with the Steelers and the Buccaneers. National Football Post

According to NFL.com’s Mike Mayock, Florida DE Carlos Dunlap will not be drafted in the first round. NFL.com

Nebraska DT Ndamukong Suh’s player rep still suggests that the Rams are still in play for him at No. 1. Detroit News

Oklahoma State WR Dez Bryant was said to be in attendance at free agent CB Pacman Jones’ Pro Day-style workout on Friday. NFL.com