Auburn Coach’s Wife Kristi Malzahn’s Controversial Video - NFL Mocks - NFL Mocks - Covering the 2012 NFL draft, Mock Draft Database, Scouting Reports, and Fantasy Football

Offensive Outlook: Auburn lost a lot of quality starters who contributed for the team at different times.  Auburn lost quarterback Cam Newton who went #1 overall in the 2011 NFL Draft.  Newton may have been the teams biggest loss, but he was not the teams only loss.  Now the million dollar question in Auburn is who replaces Newton?  Right now Barrett Trotter, Clint Mosley, and freshman Kiehl Frazier are battling to be Newton’s successor in Auburn.  Right now Trotter and Mosley are the frontrunners, but there is a very realistic possibility that Frazier will start in 2012 because he was a 5 star recruit out of high school.  Right now if I had to go out on a limb I would say that Trotter would start with Frazier being redshirted before starting in 2012 depending on how Auburn does this season.

 Auburn also lost running back Mario Fanin, wide receivers Terrell Zachert and Darvin Adams.  It will be hard to replace these playmakers.  Right now the running game is a non issue with Michael Dyer returning along with Onterio McCalebb being an effective as a #2 back.  Besides the running game the only playmaker who stands out at this point is junior tight end Phillip Lutzenkurchen.

… [visit site to read more]

#20 Auburn Tigers Season Preview - NFL Mocks - NFL Mocks - Covering the 2012 NFL draft, Mock Draft Database, Scouting Reports, and Fantasy Football

Insidetheiggles.com

Time for news and notes. … [visit site to read more]

News and Notes: Show Kevin Kolb the Money! Fairley Skipping Visits with teams? Petrino Goes to Bat for Mallett. - NFL Mocks - NFL Mocks - Covering the 2012 NFL draft, Mock Draft Database, Scouting Reports, and Fantasy Football

The Auburn University pro day is set for Tuesday afternoon, and we already have had two A-list guests RSVP:  Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera and John Elway of the Denver Broncos. Whether or not Elway will be in attendance is still in question, but he noted on his official Twitter page that the Broncos would indeed be there.

In all likelihood, they will not be the only ones there. You can probably expect 30 or more teams to show up to Auburn’s pro day, as they have quite a few players who will by vying for spots on teams this year, and a handful of very good athletes. Theoretically, they could have the top two players selected in the draft in quarterback Cam Newton and defensive tackle Nick Fairley.

… [visit site to read more]

Auburn Pro Day Set for Tuesday: Cam Newton Under the Microscope - NFL Mocks - NFL Mocks - Covering the 2012 NFL draft, Mock Draft Database, Scouting Reports, and Fantasy Football

One of the biggest things I look for in a prospect as far as potential long term success is intangibles. What kind of intangibles does Cam Newton possess? Right now, he’s making guarantees, walking around with  his entourage, claiming he wants to be transparent in the draft process, and saying that he’s not just a football player, he wants to be an entertainer and an icon.

To me, this sounds like a guy who has motives other than just football, which has got to be a red flag for prospective coaches and general managers. The fact that he is throwing at the combine is admirable, but not smart. He’s definitely not lacking in confidence, which is something you really value in a quarterback prospect.

… [visit site to read more]

Will Cam Newton’s Arrogance Cost Him NFL Success? - NFL Mocks - NFL Mocks - Covering the 2012 NFL draft, Mock Draft Database, Scouting Reports, and Fantasy Football

Game: #2 Auburn @ #11 Alabama

Where to Watch: Friday Nov. 26th 2:30PM EST CBS

Prospects: QB Cam Newton vs S Mark Barron, LB Dont’a Hightower, and DE Marcell Dareus

Thoughts: Cam Newton has run around and through every defense he has faced this season. The Tigers will be going up against their 4th ranked team of the year and by far their toughest test. Alabama also has the offensive weapons to keep the pressure not only on the Auburn defense, but also Newton, who may have to find more magic to keep up on the scoreboard. Dareus and Hightower have to contain Newton when he runs and Barron and the Tide secondary need to disrupt the passing game.

How they Raise their Stock: Newton could raise his by staying in the pocket longer and making better passes down the field. We know he can run, but a big game passing with a chance at the BCS Title game on the line would send his stock even higher. Alabama’s defense already has the reputation as one of the best groups in the country and shutting down someone as hot as Cam Newton would give them all an aura of invincibility.

Game: #21 Arizona @ #1 Oregon

… [visit site to read more]

Top Prospects Key Weekend Matchups: Week 13 - NFL Mocks - NFL Mocks - Covering the 2012 NFL draft, Mock Draft Database, Scouting Reports, and Fantasy Football

Here at NFL Mocks, we like to take a quick look back at the week that was in college football and highlight some of the better performances on the gridiron. Here are some of the top performers from Week 8.

RB Andre Ellington vs Georgia Tech – 20 carries 166 yards 2 TDs, 2 catches 12 yards 1 TD

- Ellington had touchdown runs of 55 and 42 yards in the first two quarters and that was more than enough to keep Georgia Tech down. Ellington controlled the tempo of the game through out and as a 5’10” 180lbs sophomore has room to develop into a full time back in the NFL.

QB Robert Griffin III vs Kansas State – 26 of 38 (68.4%) 404 yards 4 TDs 1 INT

- Robert Griffin III led Baylor to its 6th win of the season and eligible for its first bowl since 1994. He led the Bears to several offensive personal and school records. He displayed the skills and leadership to work at the next level which is all the more impressive having transformed his game from a runner after breaking his leg last year.

… [visit site to read more]

Saturdays Top Performers Week 8 - NFL Mocks - NFL Mocks - Covering the 2012 NFL draft, Mock Draft Database, Scouting Reports, and Fantasy Football

Game: #12 Arkansas @ #7 Auburn

Where to Watch: Saturday October 16th, 3:30pm CBS

Prospects: QB Ryan Mallett vs DT Nick Fairley

Thoughts: Mallet has the Razorbacks playing well, but he has still had his struggles. Three picks against Alabama handed them a loss and he was shut out of the end zone in the second half against Texas A&M. In a 24-17 win, Arkansas scored 21 of those points in the first half and the FG came mid way through the 3rd. That kind of offensive output won’t get them a win at Auburn. Mallet’s footwork should be put to the test as Nick Fairley is having quite a season with 12.5 TFL and 5 sacks so far. He and the rest of the Tiger line will be moving the pocket and Mallet will have to make adjustments.

How they raise their Stock: Mallet just needs to limit his turnovers. Preferably none, especially on the road. While his completion percentage is looking good, he still misses the strike zone on throws and needs to show more polish on his ball placement. Fairley needs to continue to be disruptive in the backfield and I think he can get a couple of sacks on Mallet.

Game: #1 Ohio State @ #18 Wisconsin

Where to Watch: Saturday October 16th, 7pm ESPN, ESPN3.com

Prospects: DE/OLB Cameron Heyward vs OT Gabe Carimi

Check out our thoughts on this matchup as well as other top matchups after the jump!

… [visit site to read more]

Top Prospects Key Weekend Matchups: Week 7 - NFL Mocks - NFL Mocks - Covering the 2012 NFL draft, Mock Draft Database, Scouting Reports, and Fantasy Football

Top Prospects Key Weekend Matchups: Week 4 - NFL Mocks - NFL Mocks - Covering the 2012 NFL draft, Mock Draft Database, Scouting Reports, and Fantasy Football

GameDay! Week 3 - NFL Mocks - NFL Mocks - Covering the 2012 NFL draft, Mock Draft Database, Scouting Reports, and Fantasy Football