College Players The Eagles Are Interested In

[MURP]

I hate MJG. He's one of the players that the media hypes up all the time but if you watch him he just isnt that good. He's slow, overweight, and cant block at the 2nd level. I wouldnt touch him till day 2 for the Eagles.

I disagree totally.  Every time I watched Georgia this past year he was blowing people up.  Id love for the Eagles to pick him up. 

[Feva]

I hate MJG. He's one of the players that the media hypes up all the time but if you watch him he just isnt that good. He's slow, overweight, and cant block at the 2nd level. I wouldnt touch him till day 2 for the Eagles.

Maybe you've been watching the wrong lineman then.  I saw just about every UGA game this year and MJG is a flat out mauler.  He regularly swallows d-linemen and is about as physical as they come.  He's the biggest o-lineman in the draft (6'4, 355) and he uses that weight to his advantage... but he's quick enough to get out and pull when he needs to.

[cmleary0919]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft06/news/story?id=2407977

Lendale White all of the sudden jumped up to the top of andy's list of players to draft, you know how he loves to pick up injured guys on the cheap.

[PhillyPhanInDC]

Stovall 'enjoys trip' to NovaCare 
Bob Grotz , Of the Times Staff 

One NovaCare Way was full of NFL draft prospects Wednesday, from wide receiver Maurice Stovall, the 2002 Daily Times Player of the Year, to D'Brickashaw Ferguson, the top-rated offensive lineman in the upcoming lottery.
The Eagles also met with offensive tackle Winston Justice of USC and Scott Paxson of Penn State, a product of Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia.

Stovall followed a sensational career at Archbishop Carroll with a stellar tour at Notre Dame, compiling 19 career touchdown receptions to tie for second on the all-time list and 2,069 receiving yards, fifth in school history.

The Eagles are among several teams interested in Stovall, who has evolved into a slam-dunk first-day pick in the April 29 NFL Draft after an eye-opening senior season with 60 catches for 1,023 yards (17.0 yard average) and 11 touchdowns.

The next stop on Stovall's whirlwind tour is Denver, where he will meet with Mike Shanahan and the Broncos.

The 6-5, 216-pound Stovall already has visited Jon Gruden and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

All of those teams employ West Coast style offenses that put a premium on big, physical receivers capable of catching in the middle of the field.

"He said the visit went well," said Stovall's father, Maurice. "He enjoyed the trip and he was impressed with the organization. He said he spoke to the coach and some players and he loved what he heard."

Ferguson (6-5, 295), an offensive tackle from the University of Virginia, is widely considered a top three draft pick. His forte is pass protection.

The Eagles also finished up a meeting with Winston Justice (6-7, 320), the imposing offensive tackle out of Southern California. Justice has baggage, having been arrested for pulling a replica gun on a fellow student in February of 2004, and being suspended for the ensuing season.

Ferguson and Justice are projected to come off the board in the top 15 picks. Stovall could be drafted in the first or second rounds.

Paxson (6-4, 292) had 10½ tackles for losses, including three sacks and 44 tackles en route to first-team All-Big Ten honors last year.

Paxson's future could hinge on an April 20 hearing in Centre County Court, for he's been charged with sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault and indecent assault on a fellow student in December of 2004, according to reports.

If the charges against Paxson aren't withdrawn prior to the hearing, which authorities concede is a possibility, a judge will decide whether or not the player should be held for trial.

Stovall, just 21 years old, had 31 receptions for 743 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior in 2001.

Stovall established single-game Notre Dame records last season with 14 catches, including four touchdown grabs, in a victory over Brigham Young. Stovall's 207 receiving yards rank fifth in Irish history.

Stovall had three catches for 30 yards against USC, which rallied to defeat the Irish in South Bend. 

Reid probably just wanted to have the guy in to kick him in his balls for thrashing BYU.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Paxson sounds like a DT that won't be afraid to penetrate the gap against the opposing team's will.

[reese125]

Paxson sounds like a DT that won't be afraid to penetrate the gap against the opposing team's will.

[Dillen]

Paxson sounds like a DT that won't be afraid to penetrate the gap against the opposing team's will.

Yeah, towards the end of the season he was going to be a guy I was going to include in the Eagles Mock contest because hes from the area and is exactly what the Eagles need, then I remember the Eagles havent ever cared where hes from.

[Feva]

Paxson's future could hinge on an April 20 hearing in Centre County Court, for he's been charged with sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault and indecent assault on a fellow student in December of 2004, according to reports.

If the charges against Paxson aren't withdrawn prior to the hearing, which authorities concede is a possibility, a judge will decide whether or not the player should be held for trial.

Andy won't touch him if that's not resolved.

[PhillyPhreak54]

From what I've read the DA up there has his head up his ass. And I believe the charges have been dismissed recently.

[PhillyPhreak54]

Some more players...found on NextLevelScouting's website:

*ALBANY STATE, GA senior defensive back DEMETRIE MCCRAY has reported to the NLS Staff that he has had private workouts with New Orleans and Philadelphia over the past few weeks... he also ran the 40-yard dash and did positional drills at the recent Pro Day held at Valdosta State... averaged 4.50 in the 40, while weighing in at 6000, 195 pounds... showed his versatility as a defender by recorded two sacks in one game and grabbing two interceptions in another during his senior campaign... also noted for his special teams play, including a blocked kick against Lane

ANDERSON, IN senior linebacker/deep snapper WYATT GAYER has reported to the NLS Staff that no-less than seven teams have requested additional information and game film on him since his Pro Day... he has sent out two more games to be evaluated to Atlanta, Carolina, Cincinnati, Green Bay, Jacksonville, New England and Philadelphia

I can hear the chuckles already about his last name...

*DELAWARE STATE senior safety SAM SMITH has reported to the NLS Staff that he will had a private workout on Friday, April 7th with at least five NFL teams, including Minnesota, New England, Carolina, Jacksonville and Philadelphia.

EASTERN KENTUCKY senior wide receiver ANDRE RALSTON has reported to the NLS Staff that he has received additional attention from several teams since his Pro Day on March 7th... both Philadelphia and Cleveland... since then he has had a private workout with Carolina and Indianapolis... and Chicago plans to do the same before the draft.

KENTUCKY STATE senior defensive back/return man MARCUS WRIGHT has reported to the NLS Staff that he has had on-campus private workouts with Carolina and Cleveland... he has also received additional interest from New England and Philadelphia over the past few weeks... his exciting return skills have started to put him on the map with teams that have been able to review his tapes, which includes a total of ten touchdowns in just the past two seasons

NEW MEXICO STATE senior safety MATT GRIEBEL has reported to the NLS Staff that he has received additional interest from Atlanta, Indianapolis and Philadelphia in recent weeks... he does not standout in any one category size (5-11, 190), speed (4.60) and gets little or no national coverage... he recorded 149 tackles as a senior, while playing the whole year with a cast on his left arm, which protected a broken arm... had a 4.0 GPA and is a great student of the game with a ton of intangibles.

PENN STATE senior defensive back CALVIN LOWRY has reported to the NLS Staff that he has received additional interest from no-less than six teams, which includes Atlanta, Carolina, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Tennessee since his Pro Day... he improved most of his results from the Combine, as well as having a very good positional workout during his on-campus performance at Penn State

FLORIDA senior defensive end JEREMY MINCEY has reported to the NLS Staff that he has had private workouts with Philadelphia, Kansas City and New England... the Patriots had him perform drills as both a DE and OLB... there are several teams that employ the 3-4 defense that are evaluating him as a possible conversion to OLB.

*N.C. STATE senior linebacker OLIVER HOYTE has had private workouts with New England and Philadelphia... expects to have a similar workout with Tampa Bay... also will go on a private visit to Tampa Bay

Devin Aramashodu, WR, Auburn

Luke Nicholson: What NFL teams interviewed you at the combine?

Devin Aromashodu: Most of the teams. The main teams are probably Green Bay, Philadelphia, Chicago, Carolina.
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John Busing, LB, Miami(OH)

Luke Nicholson: Which NFL teams have shown interest in you? Is there a specific team you hope to play for?

John Busing: I've had workouts for the Bengals and 49ers and have been shown interest by the Bears, Panthers, Eagles, Jets, and the taterskins. It doesn't matter to me where I end up playing, I just want to continue playing the game I love for as long as I can.
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Jason Davis, FB, Illinois

Luke Nicholson: Which NFL teams have shown interest in you?

Jason Davis: A couple were at the Pro Day that showed interest like the Jaguars, the 49ers, and the Colts. Philly talked to me. They showed a little interest at the Pro Day.
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Babatunde Oshinowo, DT, Stanford

Luke Nicholson: Which NFL teams interviewed you at the combine? What were some of the more interesting questions you were asked and how did you answer?

Babatunde Oshinowo: I was interviewed by the Eagles, Browns, Giants, Ravens, Packers, Chiefs, Broncos, Steelers, and Patriots, officially. I spent time talking with just about all of the teams.

[MURP]

yeah Paxson's stuff was dismissed although he can still get hit with some other charges for now I saw.

[reese125]

Eagles | Team interested in C. Jackson
Fri, 14 Apr 2006 19:35:46 -0700

Bob Grotz, of the Delaware County Times, reports the Philadelphia Eagles already have or will conduct a pre-draft visit with Florida WR Chad Jackson.


Eagles | Team conducted pre-draft visit with S. Moss
Fri, 14 Apr 2006 19:35:26 -0700

Bob Grotz, of the Delaware County Times, reports the Philadelphia Eagles conducted a pre-draft visit with Miami WR Sinorice Moss Tuesday, April 11.



IGY, your dreams of Moss might be coming true after all....

[Seabiscuit36]

xtacy just creamed his pants along with IGY

[The BIGSTUD]

Former S. Jersey star to visit with Eagles

Running back Wali Lundy is scheduled to visit the Eagles early next week at the NovaCare Complex.

Lundy, a graduate of Holy Cross High School in Delran, set an Atlantic Coast Conference record with 52 touchdowns during his four seasons at the University of Virginia. He also finished his career with 3,193 rushing yards and 895 receiving yards, and even threw two touchdown passes. He also returned kickoffs as a freshman.

The 5-foot-10, 214-pound running back is projected as a second-day draft pick.

Lundy will be the second local product to visit the Eagles as they prepare for the NFL draft on April 29. Notre Dame wide receiver Maurice Stovall from Archbishop Carroll High visited the team this week.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

5'10", 214?  We need another one of those RB's, most certainly.