NFL Draft Notes: Thursday 5/1

Here’s a collection of reports from Thursday regarding prospects visits, workouts and rumors:

• The Rams have reportedly shown “significant interest” in South Carolina QB Connor Shaw. (Jim Thomas)
• Iowa TE C.J. Fiedorowicz had pre-draft visits with the Lions, Buccaneers, Patriots, Falcons, Jets, Broncos and 49ers. (Alex Marvez)
• Middle Tennessee State OL Josh Walker has a private workout with the Patriots on Friday. (Jason La Canfora)

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• According to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports, do not rule out the possibility of the Falcons trading up for an offensive tackle in this year’s draft. (NFLTR)
• The Browns drafting Texas A&M WR Mike Evans at No. 4 overall is a “real possibility.” (Dane Brugler)
• Clemson QB Tajh Boyd has worked out for the Patriots, Panthers, Bears and Rams. (Alex Marvez)
• Buffalo CB Najja Johnson visited with the Falcons and worked out for Chargers and Colts. (Aaron Wilson)

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• There’s a “lot of chatter” in league circles regarding the Bills trading up and the Dolphins trading out of No. 19 overall. (Gil Brandt)
• There is a “good possibility” that the Ravens trade out of their current selection. (Mike Mayock)
• The Browns could have interested in Eastern Illinois QB Jimmy Garoppolo. (Mike Mayock)
• The 49ers could trade up for a receiver or a cornerback. (Mike Mayock)
• As many as six receivers could be drafted in round one. (Mike Mayock)
• There’s “no way in the world” Notre Dame OL Zack Martin is available for the Dolphins at No. 19. (Mike Mayock)
• The talk of UCLA OLB Anthony Barr sliding could be overblown. (Mike Mayock)
• The NFL is expected to announce that USC C Marcus Martin will be attending this year’s NFL Draft. (Gil Brandt)
• Temple DT Levi Brown visited with the Giants. (Aaron Wilson)

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• ESPN’s Adam Schefter mentioned on Thursday that the the Vikings are “a team to watch” for Louisville QB Teddy Bridgewater. (NFLTR)
• Tennessee OT Ja’Wuan James could be someone to keep an eye on for the Dolphins if they do not trade up for a tackle. (Ian Rapoport)
• Texans GM Rick Smith confirmed that he already knows who he would take with the No. 1 overall pick. (NFLTR)
• The Texans have reportedly done “a lot of work” on running back prospects and could select one in the first three rounds. (Adam Caplan)
• SMU QB Garrett Gilbert worked out for the Rams and Patriots this week. (Adam Caplan)
• Morgan State CB Joe Rankin is “drawing interest” from the Chargers. (Aaron Wilson)
• Wake Forest QB Tanner Price has found interest from the Ravens, Texans, Bears, Jaguars and Dolphins. (Aaron Wilson)
• Princeton DT Caraun Reid is believed to have worked out for the Bears. (Jeff Dickerson)

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• Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel has reportedly done more to help his stock during the process than any other quarterback. (Jay Glazer)
• Alabama QB A.J. McCarron is scheduled to have a private workout with the Rams. (NFLTR)
• Louisville S Hakeem Smith has worked out for Titans and Falcons. (Aaron Wilson)
• Vanderbilt WR Chris Boyd visited with the Falcons. (Aaron Wilson)
• Stanford OT Camerson Fleming worked out for the Falcons. (Adam Caplan)
• Ohio State WR Corey Brown visited with the Browns and worked out for the Panthers and Patriots. (Adam Caplan)
• North Dakota QB Brock Jensen visited with the Browns, Bengals and Packers. (Adam Caplan)
• San Diego State S Eric Pinkins visited with the Dolphins and Seahawks. (Adam Caplan)