NEWS-AND-NOTES (3/22-3/29)

The Sporting News’ Russ Lande predicts that the Lions will use the No. 2 overall pick on Oklahoma OT Trent Williams. Sporting News

According to Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff, the Chiefs are unlikely to draft Tennessee S Eric Berry at No. 5 overall. SI.com

Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford is expected to visit the Rams April 12. St. Louis Globe-Democrat

Browns president Mike Holmgren reportedly isn’t high on Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen. Cleveland Plain Dealer

Florida QB Tim Tebow went through an individual, private workout with the Redskins this past Saturday. nfl.fanhouse.com

Marshall RB Darius Marshall reportedly ran forty times of just 4.68 and 4.70 at his Pro Day last week. NFL.com

Bills HC Chan Gailey said he wants to add a mid-to-late round change-of-pace running back in this year’s draft. ESPN.com

Penn State LB Navorro Bowman ran forty times of 4.62 and 4.66 at the school’s Pro Day. NFL.com

The Browns are said to have “real” interest in Texas QB Colt McCoy and could use a second-round pick on him. Twitter

Patriots HC Bill Belichick was really high on Florida QB Tim Tebow at the owners meetings Tuesday. ESPN.com

NFL Network’s Mike Mayock said Virginia CB/S Chris Cook reported to his Pro Day last Thursday out of shape.

During Monday’s NFL Network’s “Path to the Draft”, Mike Mayock said he’s “hearing” Georgia Tech WR Demaryius Thomas (broken left foot) will not be able to conduct a pre-draft workout.

Iowa CB Amari Spievey’s forty time at his Pro Day dropped from his Combine time of 4.51, with a 4.57. National Football Post

Texas S Earl Thomas’ draft stock is reportedly “dropping slightly in the minds of some people” at the current owners meetings. NFL.com

QB Jimmy Clausen conceded that his surgically repaired-toe is “not as strong as I would like it” at Notre Dame’s Pro Day Tuesday. Chicago Tribune

Beat writer Armando Salguero doesn’t believe the Dolphins will draft Oklahoma State WR Dez Bryant at No. 12 overall. Miami Herald

NFL Network’s Mike Mayock there are rumors that Arizona TE Rob Gronkowski is dealing with spinal stenosis.

At Ole Miss’ Pro Day, RB Dexter McCluster improved his forty time to the low-4.4 range. TFY Draft Insider

Ole Miss QB Jevan Snead was reportedly highly impressive in passing drills at the Rebels’ Tuesday Pro Day. TFY Draft Insider

The Redskins may not draft a quarterback at No. 4 overall if their moves in free agency is any indication. TFY Draft Insider

There is said to be “mixed” opinions on Central Michigan QB Dan LeFevour’s passing after he threw for evaluators at his Pro Day. TFY Draft Insider

Central Michigan WR Antonio Brown ran a 4.49 forty at his Pro Day Wednesday. TFY Draft Insider

According to Seahawks HC Pete Carroll, Florida QB Tim Tebow will be drafted in the first round. NFL.com

According to NFL Network’s Mike Mayock, the Patriots will strongly consider Georgia Tech WR Demaryius Thomas (foot) if he’s available at No. 22 overall.

NFL Network’s Mike Mayock expects the Bengals to draft Oklahoma TE Jermaine Gresham at No. 21 overall.

Rams GM Billy Devaney and the rep for Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford reportedly had a “casual” meeting Tuesday morning. ESPN.com

There is belief that Oklahoma DT Gerald McCoy’s draft stock could be slipping. NFL.com

According to his agent, the Browns have shown “a lot of interest” in Florida CB Joe Haden. Cleveland Plain Dealer

The Rams have reportedly begun preliminary contract negotiations with the player representatives for QB Sam Bradford and DTs Ndamukong Suh and Gerald McCoy. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

An illness is reportedly the reason why Virginia CB/S Chris Cook was “out of shape” at Virginia’s Pro Day last week. National Football Post

According to former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah, not one team he has spoken to has USC S Taylor Mays rated ahead of USF S Nate Allen. Twitter

NFL Network’s Mike Mayock reported that Central Michigan QB Dan LeFevour demonstrated “average” ability at his Wednesday Pro Day after speaking to officials from five teams.

The Rams may have trouble signing their No. 1 pick before the draft with the uncertainty at the owner’s level. Yahoo! Sports

The 49ers are expected to draft a tackle with one of their two first round picks. Twitter

The Dolphins could seriously consider drafting Idaho OG Mike Iupati at No. 12 overall. Miami Herald

According to his father, Florida QB Tim Tebow will be drafted within the first 15 picks. Pro Football Talk

During Kent State’s Pro Day earlier this month, TE/FB Jameson Konz reportedly put on a “freakish” display, posting a 46-inch vertical, timing at 4.38 and 4.46 in the forty and measuring just over 10’8″ in the broad jump. Denver Post

Packers HC Mike McCarthy would “love the opportunity to develop” Florida QB Tim Tebow. Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

The Buccaneers, Chiefs, Browns, and Eagles are all bringing in Tennessee S Eric Berry for a visit. National Football Post

Texas S Earl Thomas is expected to meet with the Bengals within the first couple days in April. ESPN.com

Mississippi State’s Anthony Dixon reportedly improved his forty times to 4.61 and 4.62 at his Pro Day Thursday. NFL.com

There is reportedly “little to no chance” that the Dolphins would draft Michigan DE Brandon Graham at No. 12. Miami Herald

Boise State CB Kyle Wilson reportedly ran times of 4.42 and 4.45 in the forty at his Pro Day. TFY Draft Insider

Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford’s “presence” during his interview at the Combine impressed Rams HC Steve Spagnuolo. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

After him on a consistent basis in college, Redskins DE Brian Orakpo says Oklahoma State LT Russell Okung will be “a hell of a player.” Washington Post

UMass OL Vladimir Ducasse reportedly bench pressed 225 pounds 32 times at his Pro Day. TFY Draft Insider

The 49ers could draft Clemson RB C.J. Spiller to emulate the Cowboys’ three-back system in the backfield. Sacramento Bee

The Chargers and Stanford RB Toby Gerhart are expected to meet on Thursday. National Football Post

The Rams are said to have received “optimistic reports” regarding Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford’s surgically repaired shoulder. Denver Post

Offensive-minded NFL head coaches could find the challenge of turning Florida QB Tim Tebow into a pro-style quarterback too good to pass on. Pro Football Talk

The Browns are expected to spend “individual pre-draft time” with Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen, Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford, and others. Cleveland Plain Dealer

Ravens DBs coach Chuck Pagano was in attendence at Utah CB Kyle Wilson’s Pro Day workout Friday. Carroll County Times

Oklahoma State WR Dez Bryant says he is now down to 220 pounds, despite concerns that he’s been out of shape. Associated Press

The Rams are expected to attend a private workout with Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford three days before the April 22 draft. ESPN.com

Florida QB Tim Tebow reportedly met with the Bills on Sunday. Pro Football Talk

Murray State DE Austen Lane reportedly ran forty times of 4.89 and 4.98 at the Racers’ Pro Day. NFL.com

Wake Forest CB Brandon Ghee continued to impress at his Pro Day, posting a 10-foot-2 broad jump and and a 3.98 short shuttle time. NFL.com

According to ex-Redskins GM Vinny Cerrato, who was a former Notre Dame employee, concerns about Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen’s leadership ability are way overstated. Washington Post

Oklahoma State LT Russell Okung, Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford, and Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen are all reportedly coveted by the Redskins at the No. 4 overall draft slot. Washington Post

NFL.com’s Gil Brandt was left “almost speechless” by Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford’s Pro Day on Monday. NFL.com

The Patriots are believed to have sent officials to Monday’s Oklahoma Pro Day with eyes on TE Jermaine Gresham. Boston Globe

Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford’s Monday Pro Day reportedly went extremely well after officially completing 49-of-50 passes, while also completing 13-of-13 passes from a stationary stance. Twitter

The Giants and Dolphins are reportedly considering moving up to the top-10 in the draft to take Clemson RB C.J. Spiller. Pro Football Talk

There is belief that the Chargers will use their first-round pick on a running back. Twitter