NEWS-AND-NOTES (3/30-4/04)

There is belief that the Chiefs will draft Iowa OT Bryan Bulaga with the No. 5 overall pick. Twitter

Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen could be the draft prospect most affected by the Redskins’ trade for QB Donovan McNabb. ESPN.com

With QB Donovan McNabb now in Washington, there is a better chance that the Rams draft Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford.

There is a “strong chance” that the 49ers draft a cornerback with their 13th-overall pick. Twitter

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Steelers HC Mike Tomlin is not high on USC S Taylor Mays as a draft prospect. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Cowboys’ interest in Oklahoma State WR Dez Bryant is reportedly “minimal.” National Football Post

The Lions appear to be moving “closer and closer” to drafting a defensive tackle at No. 2 overall. MLive.com

According to one league source, the Browns are high on Penn State DL Jared Odrick. Cleveland Plain Dealer

According to Ex-NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah, there are “a few teams” that have Oklahoma OT Trent Williams higher than Oklahoma State OT Russell Okung on their draft boards. Twitter

The Ravens and Eagles have lined up visits with Stanford RB Toby Gerhart. Twitter

Redskins C Casey Rabach expects the team to use its No. 4 overall pick on protection for new quarterback Donovan McNabb. Philadelphia Daily News

There is belief that the Chiefs and Seahawks will pass on Tennessee S Eric Berry with the Nos. 5 and 6 overall picks. SI.com

After working out for six NFL teams Monday, Syracuse WR Mike Williams predicts that he will be “the steal of the draft.” Buffalo News

According to ESPN analyst Trent Dilfer, Texas QB Colt McCoy is the best quarterback in this year’s draft. ESPN 101 St. Louis

Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford is not a lock to be selected with the No. 1 overall pick, according to Rams GM Billy Devaney. Associated Press

A scout for one of the teams that picks after the Dolphins (No. 12) says that the criticism of Oklahoma State WR Dez Bryant has been overblown. Miami Herald

Redskins HC Mike Shanahan wouldn’t rule out the possibility of drafting a quarterback with their No. 4 overall pick. Washington Post

There is belief that Florida QB Tim Tebow will still go off the board in the first round of the draft. NFL.com

Texas QB Colt McCoy will reportedly have to change his throwing motion to make it in the pros. Twitter

Florida LB Brandon Spikes did not run the forty-yard dash at the school’s second Pro Day. TFY Draft Insider

The Lioms are reportedly locked in on Nebraska DT Ndamukong Suh at No. 2 overall. MLive.com

ESPN’s Mel Kiper reports East Carolina DT Linval Joseph is a “hot guy moving up” draft boards and could be a first-round pick. Twitter

NFL people ESPN’s Mel Kiper has spoken to “aren’t too concerned” with Oklahoma State WR Dez Bryant’s somewhat checkered background. Twitter

According to “a lot of different sources,” the Seahawks will not use one of their first-round picks on Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen. Twitter

With so many holes to fill, the Bills “don’t have the luxury” of drafting Florida QB Tim Tebow in the first two rounds. Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

NFL Network’s Mike Mayock believes that the Redskins will consider drafting

The Redskins could draft Oklahoma OT Trent Williams over Oklahoma State OT Russell Okung at No. 4 because Williams is a better fit for their new zone-blocking system. NFL.com

Florida State S Myron Rolle improved his forty time to 4.54 during his Wednesday Pro Day. National Football Post

The Broncos consider Oklahoma State WR Dez Bryant a top 10 talent in the draft. Denver Post

According to former NFL scout and current Sporting News draft analyst Russ Lande, Tennessee QB Jonathan Crompton is rated as the second-best quarterback available this year. Nashville Tennessean

Oklahoma DT Gerald McCoy and Nebraska DT Ndamukong Suh are both expected to visit with the Buccaneers early next week. Tampa Tribune

Despite have a “solid” Pro Day Friday, Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen likely didn’t convince any of his doubters that he is deserving of a top-ten draft selection. SI.com

Still not 100 percent coming off toe surgery, Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen didn’t make any throws that required movement at his personal Pro Day Friday. Chicago Tribune

Wisconsin DE O’Brien Schofield (ACL, meniscus surgery) is reportedly up to 239 pounds since weighing in at at 221 during February’s Combine. TFY Draft Insider

There is belief that the Browns could select Oklahoma State WR Dez Bryant at No. 7 overall. Canton Repository

South Florida DE Jason Pierre-Paul hasn’t been impressing during pre-draft interview sessions with NFL teams. Profootballtalk on NBC Sports

The Patriots brought in Oklahoma State WR Dez Bryant for a visit Thursday. Boston Globe

Fordham QB John Skelton is said to be “generating a lot of buzz in NFL circles.” National Football Post

The Bengals have requested the medical records for TE Oklahoma TE Jermaine Gresham, Florida TE Aaron Hernandez and Pittsburgh TE Dorin Dickerson. Cincinnati Enquirer

After putting Florida QB Tim Tebow through a private workout Thursday, Redskins HC Mike Shanahan raved “wherever he ends up playing he will do a good job.” fanhouse.com

The Lions are expected to select a running back in the first four rounds of the upcoming draft. Detroit News

Seahawks HC Pete Carroll “tweeted” his admiration for Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen after Friday’s workout. Twitter

South Florida DE Jason Pierre-Paul says he could “definitely” see himself playing for the Bengals. Dayton Daily News

According to NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock, Oklahoma State WR Dez Bryant has dropped from No. 3 to No. 11 on his “big board” for the 2010 draft.