Feb 21, 2013; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Miami Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland speaks at a press conference during the 2013 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

The Dolphins haven’t had a true franchise QB since Dan Marino retired. Their front office finally thinks they have one in Ryan Tannehill. While they let Reggie Bush go to the Lions this offseason and Jake Long to the Rams, they got him some weapons in deep ball threat Mike Wallace and Brandon Gibson, along with resigning Brian Hartline. On defense they replaced Kevin Burnett and Karlos Dansby with Philip Wheeler and Dannell Ellerbe. They also lost their starting CB Sean Smith to the Chiefs. The Dolphins went 7-9 last year and 5-3 at home. The road wins should come with more experience for Tannehill along with him getting some weapons on the outside.

Jan 26, 2013; Mobile, AL, USA; Senior Bowl south squad offensive lineman Lane Johnson of Oklahoma (69) against the Senior Bowl north squad during the first half of the Senior Bowl at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Lane Johnson – The Dolphins selected an OT last year in the draft in Jonathan Martin, however they still had Jake Long to pair with him last year. Long has since moved on to the Rams and the Dolphins have a hole at OT. Martin played well when he filled in for Long at LT so they can either move him there or if they feel more comfortable with him at RT they can instantly plug Johnson in at LT. Johnson is the most athletic OT that will be taken in the first round and would be an instant starter on the Dolphins. This will help keep Tannehill upright long enough to hit Wallace on those deep throws.

Sept 22, 2012; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive back Xavier Rhodes (27) during the game against the Clemson Tigers at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports

Xavier Rhodes – Last year the Dolphins traded off their best corner in Vontae Davis. Well this year they again let their best corner go, this time Sean Smith signed with the Chiefs in free agency. They still have Richard Marshall coming back, but he just isn’t that good. Rhodes can come in and from day one compete physically. He already has a NFL body and is as physical as any CB in this draft. He likes to press and keep his hands on the WR all the way down the field. He fights for position and the ball very well. He can be a little over aggressive at times which can cause him to get pass interference and illegal contact penalties.

Feb 21, 2013; Indianapolis, IN, USA; San Diego Chargers general manager Tom Telesco speaks at a press conference during the 2013 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

The Chargers have really underachieved the last 3 seasons. They have gotten worse every season, from 9-7 to 8-8 to 7-9 last year. Philip Rivers hasn’t seemed like himself the last 2 years, but that can be attributed to other things as well. The offensive line is really bad. They might have had the worst set of tackles and outside of Louis Vasquez the entire line was pretty bad. Sadly, Vasquez signed with the Broncos this offseason. The player with the most sacks on their team last year, Shaun Phillips, is currently a free agent and Melvin Ingram needs to improve a lot to be an impact player next year. The Broncos improved this offseason and the Chiefs have made great strides, the Chargers need to get some impact players to keep up with those 2 teams.

Jan 26, 2013; Mobile, AL, USA; Senior Bowl south squad offensive lineman Lane Johnson of Oklahoma (69) against the Senior Bowl north squad during the first half of the Senior Bowl at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Lane Johnson – Johnson showed off his athletic ability at the combine by running the 2nd fastest time for an offensive lineman ever. As I mentioned earlier, the Chargers had possible the worst pair of offensive linemen in the league. The Chargers gave up the 4th most sacks in the league last year, allowing Rivers to be sacked 49 times. Rivers can’t be the elite QB he was in his first few years if he can’t stay upright. Also Johnson could help open up some running lanes for Ryan Matthews, who only averaged 3.8 ypc last year.

Sep 1, 2012; Arlington, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive linesman Chance Warmack (65) blocks during the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Cowboys Stadium. Alabama won 41-14. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Chance Warmack – The Chargers lost their best offensive lineman last year in Louis Vasquez to the Broncos. Chance Warmack is the #1 player on a lot of teams boards and would be a steal at the 11th pick in the draft. Warmack could come in and start from day 1. He is strong and would be a great player to help open up hole for Ryan Matthews to get him going next season. He could also help keep Rivers upright, which is an absolute must next year. He has All-Pro potential and could be the best OG in the league in a couple years.

Dec 01, 2012; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Tony Jefferson (1) plays defense during the game against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Oklahoma won 24-17. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Height: 5’11″

Weight: 213 pounds

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40 Yard Dash: 4.75

Bench Press: 16

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2012 Stats

Career Highlights (via OU athletics site)

2012
Started all 13 games at free safety … named All-America Second Team by the Associated Press, CBSSports.com and FOXSportsNext.com … named All-Big 12 First Team by AP and coaches … named Academic All-Big 12 First Team … ranked second in the Big 12 and led the team with 119 total tackles, the fourth-highest total in the nation by a defensive back this season … led the Big 12 in total tackles in conference games with 91 stops … also led the team in solo tackles and assisted tackles … has reached double digits in tackles in seven games .. tallied a career-high 14 tackles against both Kansas State and

2011

Honorable mention All-Big 12 by AP and coaches … led the team with four interceptions … third on the team with 74 tackles … fourth on the team with 7.5 tackles for loss … started 12 of 13 games … career high three tackles for loss vs. Florida State as he finished with a team-high eight tackles … tied an OU single-game record with three interceptions vs. Ball State … picks ended three consecutive BSU drives … had an interception and a sack vs. Texas … tied for a team-high six tackles vs. Kansas State including one sack … ended the regular season with nine tackles at Oklahoma State … had nine games with at least five tackles.

2010
Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year … first team Freshman All-American by The Sporting News and CollegeFootballNews.com … started nine of 14 games as a fifth defensive back … had a career-high 12 tackles at Cincinnati … broke up three passes against Florida State … had one sack vs. Nebraska … recovered a fumble against Missouri … picked off a pass at Baylor … had a 22-yard interception return for a touchdown in the Fiesta Bowl victory.

Career Stats

Scouting Report/Player Notes

Jefferson has been a great performer ever since he stepped on campus for the Sooners, earning Freshman All-American honors in 2010 and following it up with an excellent sophomore campaign. Continues to progress overall as a player, racking up 65 total tackles as a freshman and 74 as a sophomore, while totaling 14.5 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, six interceptions, and 10 passes broken up. Always around the ball and knows how to read plays, and his fantastic closing speed allows him to make a ton of plays in the backfield, more than most safeties especially those his age. Takes great angles on his tackles and really makes people pay for holding on to the ball in his general vicinity. One of the top safeties in the country and should continue to progress as a fantastic young player.

Video Highlights (via YouTube)

Apr 14, 2012; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Tom Wort (21) celebrates a tackle during first half of the Oklahoma spring game at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Height: 6’0″

Weight: 235 pounds

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40 Yard Dash: 4.78

Bench Press: 21

Vertical Jump: 31.5″

Broad Jump: 111″

2012 Statistics

Career Highlights (via Oklahoma athletics site)

2012
Played in all 13 games with 12 starts at middle linebacker … opened every game but the Oklahoma State contest … ranked fifth on the team in total tackles and second in tackles for loss … matched his season high with seven tackles and forced a fumble against Kansas.

2011

Starting middle linebacker … honorable mention All-Big 12 by coaches … wore No. 12 vs. Tulsa … recorded his first career interception with a tip-and-catch at Florida State … also had 1.5 sacks against the Seminoles to give him six for his early career … tied for team lead with eight tackles vs. FSU … returned a fumble for 22 yards vs. Ball State … did not play vs. Texas Tech due to an injury … returned at Kansas State and had a career-high two sacks … tied for team lead with nine tackles at Baylor … led team with a career-high 11 tackles vs. Iowa State … picked off his second career pass in OU’s Insight Bowl win over Iowa.

2010
Started the first nine games at middle linebacker … second team Freshman All-American by Rivals, Phil Steele and CollegeFootballNews.com … had a career-high 10 tackles vs. Texas including two for loss and one sack … second among the linebackers for tackles on the season … his season sack total is the No. 5 by a linebacker in the Stoops era .. at least seven tackles in five games … had sacks against Florida State, Texas, Iowa State, Texas A&M and Baylor.

2009
Enrolled in the spring of 2009 … redshirted after suffering season-ending injury during fall camp.

Career Stats

Scouting Report/Player Notes

Very solid inside linebacker prospect who is slightly undersized but already really productive for the Oklahoma defense. Already proving to be one of the leaders of the Oklahoma defense who had 66 and 71 tackles in his first two seasons, totaling 12 tackles for loss, eight sacks, and two interceptions, both of which he caught in 2011. Wort had arguably the best game of his career in the Insight Bowl against Iowa, where he had 11 tackles and an interception. He’s missed some time due to injury, but he’s an exciting young linebacker prospect who can be an impact player at the next level if he continues to develop.

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Oct 13, 2012; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooner tackle Lane Johnson (69) in action against the Texas Longhorns during the red river rivalry at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Height:  6’6″

Weight: 302 pounds

Position Rank: 3rd

Drafted By: Philadelphia Eagles (1st round, 4th overall)

40 Yard Dash:  4.69

Bench Press:  28

Vertical Jump:  34″

Broad Jump:  9’10″

Scouting Report/Player Notes

Very interesting prospect who started out his college football career at Kilgore College as a quarterback, and after a while there he made the transition to the tight end position. When he came to Oklahoma, he came as a tight end but has since added 35 pounds and become the full-time starter at right tackle, where he started 12 of 13 games in 2011. Hard worker in the classroom who was an Honorable Mention Academic All-Conference.

Video Highlights (via YouTube)

Oct 22, 2011; Norman, OK, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Seth Doege (7) is hit by Oklahoma Sooners defensive end Stacy McGee (92) during the second half at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Height:  6’4″

Weight:  299 pounds

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Bench Press:  N/A

Vertical Jump:  N/A

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Scouting Report/Player Notes

**Suspended for part of 2012 season**

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Nov 3, 2012; Ames, IA, USA: Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Justin Brown (19) warms up before their game against the Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Ryerson-USA TODAY Sports

Height:  6’3″

Weight:  207 pounds

Drafted By: Pittsburgh Steelers (6th round, 186th overall)

40 Yard Dash:  4.60

Bench Press:  8 reps

Vertical Jump:  30.5″

Broad Jump:  9’9″

20-Yard Shuttle: 4.31

Career Stats (2009-2011 @ Penn State)

Scouting Report/Player Notes

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Oct 20, 2012; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooner receiver Kenny Stills (4) catches a first quarter touchdown pass against Kansas Jayhawks cornerback JaCorey Shepherd (25) at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Height:  6’1″

Weight:  190 pounds

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Scouting Report/Player Notes

Stills is a guy with a lot of speed and really just a complete overall receiver who doesn’t stand out to me particularly in any one area. I think he could have a huge season as a junior, where he will likely be more of a focal point in the Oklahoma offense. As a sophomore, he had 61 catches for 849 yards and eight touchdowns, good for second on the team. Obviously, Ryan Broyles’ production at Oklahoma was legendary, and those shoes are going to be too big for anyone to fill, but Stills has an interesting style of play, definitely a different kind of player than Broyles is/was for the Sooners. Stills has phenomenal concentration, especially in one on one, deep ball situations. He knows how to make adjustments when the ball is in the air and doesn’t often lose those types of battles. He is capable of making incredible catches look easy, but the one thing I worry about with Stills are concussions. Once you’ve had one, the next one becomes more and more likely and those are clearly one of the more devastating injuries a football player can receive. Sometimes, players don’t even realize they’ve had a concussion, and that is what obviously makes this game that much more dangerous. Hopefully Still is able to stay healthy enough to be the receiver he is capable of being. In his junior class, he is certainly a top 10 player at his position and while he doesn’t have great size or elite production to this point, the potential is there for him to be a very good receiver.

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Dec 01, 2012; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Landry Jones (12) warms up before the game against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-US PRESSWIRE

Height:  6’4″

Weight:  230 pounds

Drafted By: Pittsburgh Steelers (4th round, 115th overall)

40 Yard Dash:  N/A

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Scouting Report/Player Notes

Jones is a very good quarterback prospect who slightly struggled in the spotlight in 2011-12. Despite being one of the highest ranked QBs in the country going into the season (I had Jones ranked 1b with Andrew Luck and Matt Barkley), Jones threw for a ton of yards and not as many touchdowns as you would like. In a stretch late in the season, Jones struggled mightily to put the ball in the end zone. For a three game period, Jones didn’t throw a single touchdown pass and the loss of Ryan Broyles really hurt his production. One thing that Jones really struggled with was consistency with his accuracy. We all know he is one of the most productive quarterbacks in the country at an extremely prestigious university, but there were four games last year where his completion percentage dipped below 55 percent. It’s not like the defenses in the Big 12 are extremely tough to pass on, as it has been proven by some other first round QBs from the class of 2012, but Jones struggled nonetheless. Still, there is a lot to like about this guy. He has a strong arm and a short memory when it comes to making mistakes. He knows how to win ball games and put points on the board, and though he struggled with consistency in 2012, he should once again emerge as a Heisman candidate with a lot of upside at the next level. If guys like Ryan Tannehill, Brandon Weeden, and even players like Jake Locker and Christian Ponder are first round picks, then Jones should be in line for a first round selection unless he completely destroys himself this year. Oklahoma’s roster is absolutely stacked, so if he somehow manages to play poorly, Jones could see a serious drop in his stock.

2011-12 Notes

NFL mocks preseason scouting report

Started 24 of 27 games that he has played at Oklahoma, and has vaulted himself into the discussion as a potential top 10 pick in 2011. Saw his accuracy increase dramatically as a sophomore in 2010 when he went from 58.1% completion to 65.6%. Honorable mention All-American in 2010 after throwing for 4,718 yards and 38 touchdowns (12 interceptions). Works primarily out of the shotgun but has very good vision down the field,as well as excellent footwork in the pocket. Goes through his progressions and knows how to read defenses. Has the arm strength to be able to fit the ball into tight spaces. His accuracy has dramatically increased, as I pointed out, and he has a very quick release. Not a scrambler by any means, but knows how to work outside of the pocket and use his athleticism to his advantage. Arm strength overall is good to very good. Great placement on his deep throws, and I would love to see him decrease his interception totals even though the Sooners are a big time passing offense.

PROS: Accurate quarterback…good athlete…can spread the ball around really well…gamer….solid athlete…poised…not easily rattled…good deep accuracy…good footwork in the pocket….completion percentage has consistently improved…very productive

CONS: Plays on dominant team…doesn’t have overly strong arm, but can still make all the throws….slightly disadvantaged because of OU’s offense (fast paced shot-gun offense..hard to get a good feel for how well he goes through progressions)…throws a few too many INT (not a lot though)…looked very fidgety especially in the pocket vs FSU in 2011…has struggled with pressure in his face

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Nov 27, 2010; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Justin Brown (19) returns a punt against the Michigan State Spartans in the first half of the game at Beaver Stadium. Michigan State defeated Penn State 28-22. Mandatory Credit: Rob Christy-US PRESSWIRE

Great news if you are an Oklahoma fan. At the team’s recent scrimmage, head coach Bob Stoops praised how well former Penn State receiver Justin Brown is fitting in, and former Fresno State receiver Jalen Saunders had a big practice, catching two touchdown passes. Saunders is still waiting word from the NCAA on getting a waiver to play immediately, but Brown is eligible right away due to the whole Penn State ruling.

When Stoops says Brown is fitting in, he’s not kidding. Brown is one of the starting outside receivers for the Sooners as of right now along with Trey Metoyer, and Kenny Stills is back working the slot. The Sooners also have a couple of receivers who are coming back off of suspension from the team, but who knows where they will fit in at this point. Obviously, Oklahoma is not hurting at the receiver position if their #3 target is Kenny Stills.

OU WRs coach Jay Norvell spoke out about the way the Sooners were able to get Justin Brown on the roster for the first time.

“Justin was a kid we reached out to because we needed a mature, experienced WR that’s played,” Norvell said. “And he was interested in the opportunity here. The more we talked, the more we felt like it was a good fit. He did come out here and visit us, but we didn’t go out to see him because we didn’t feel like it was the right thing to do.”

Upon further review, it appears as though the Sooners also have a steal in Jalen Saunders, who had 1,065 yards on just 50 catches with 12 touchdowns last year, as well as two rushing touchdowns. He’s a playmaker all across the board, so if he is eligible to play this year, he could be a big time impact player for them.