Dont’a Hightower

Pro Football Talk reports that the New England Patriots have finally reached an agreement with first-round pick LB Dont’a Hightower. This is hardly surprising as we’ve been waiting for the first domino to fall in regards to the remaining first-round picks that have yet to sign. Rookie have very little leverage now that the NFL has [...]

According to Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, first-round pick Chandler Jones should see time at both defensive end and outside linebacker next season. “He’s a perimeter player, a guy that lines up on the end of the line, whether you want to call him a linebacker or defensive end, but he’s an end-of-the-line player,’’ Belichick [...]

SI.com’s Peter King writes that the Baltimore Ravens “loved” Alabama ILB Dont’a Hightower and probably would have taken him had the Patriots not traded up to No. 25 overall for him. King adds that Baltimore was also targeting Wisconsin G Kevin Zeitler, but he too was taken just before they were on the clock. King sees Alabama  DE/OLB Courtney Upshaw as [...]

Rams Mike Silver of Yahoo Sports reports that the St Louis Rams were actually prepared to take LSU DT Michael Brockers with the No. 6 all along. The fact that they were able to move down to No. 14 and still grab him while adding an addition second-round pick from the Cowboys, seems like a perfect scenario for them, considering [...]

Mike Preston of the Baltimore Sun writes that LB Sergio Kindle is running the risk of being cut if he doesn’t preform up to the Ravens expectations for him during training camp. Kindle, who was drafted in 2010, missed the entire season after he fractured his skull in an accident that happened at his home in Texas. [...]

  Seahawks Tony Pauline of TFY Draft Insider reports that Seattle Seahawks are hoping to trade down from the #12 overall pick and target Alabama ILB Donta Hightower later in the draft. Pauline adds that they would most likely turn their attention to Alabama S Mark Barron if Hightower isn’t available at that point. Should they take Barron, Pauline [...]

Melvin Ingram Tony Pauline reports that South Carolina DE Melvin Ingram drew “rave reviews” from multiple sources and believes that he’ll be drafted in the “top 8 for sure.” NFL.com’s Mike Mayock echoes that by mentioning that he believes the only question left for Ingram is where he’s going to play in the NFL. “Melvin Ingram, for me, [...]

Ralph Cindric reports that the Steelers have in fact released ILB James Farrior. Gerry Dulac tweeted last night that this could be a sign that they’ll be drafting Dont’a Hightower to replace him. Larry Foote is also rumored to be on the chopping block so we’ll have to see any comes of that this weekend. ————————————————————————————— The agent for Steelers [...]

By Chance Bond Of the linebackers some surprised others disappointed….how did yours do? WINNERS Luke Kuechly, LB, Boston College Luke Kuechly was thought to run closer to a 4.8 or 4.9. The Boston College tackling machine hushed the doubthers posting a 4.50 and 4.59 on two attempts. He also showcased his great explosion with a 10-3 [...]

Four projected first-round picks have made the decision to leave school and enter the NFL Draft today. Morris Claiborne The Associated Press reports that LSU CB Morris Claiborne will forego his senior season and enter the NFL draft. Claiborne is considered to be the best available corner in this years class and should end up being a top-ten pick barring [...]