Posts Tagged ‘North Carolina’

Data Points: Unexpected ‘football factory’

With the 76th NFL draft in the books, it gives us one more chance to argue which schools are true “football factories.”

Lombardi: Austin has top-10 talent

If you’ve been hearing the name Marvin Austin during NFL draft discussions more frequently lately, you’re not imagining things.

Quinn, Little impress at large UNC pro day

A total of 18 players — including 12 who were at the NFL Scouting Combine — participated at North Carolina’s pro day on Thursday.

Burney stands out during the North practice

North Carolina cornerback Kendric Burney had a sensational session at the North’s morning practice Thursday.

Scheme plays a major role in evaluation process

One key thing to keep in mind for fans that closely track the draft process is how big a role scheme plays in a team’s evaluation. For example, when defensive back prospects are graded, there is much more that goes into that than just their physical ability.

Nicks puts on 14 pounds since NFL combine

Representatives from 28 NFL teams attended the University of North Carolina Pro Day, including four wide receiver coaches. Jets WRs coach Henry Ellard, who has been making the rounds at these pro days, was of course one of the coaches in attendance.

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