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per CBS:
Minnesota's NFL Draft-Eligible prospects to watch in 2014:
RB David Cobb, Senior (5-11 | 225 | 4.57 | #27)
The Big Ten produced seven 1,000+ rushers last season, including Cobb who recorded 1,202 yards on the ground, the first Gopher to reach that mark since 2006. With under 100 yards in his career entering last season, he was an unknown to most, but quickly made a name for himself as a reliable option out of the backfield. Cobb is built well and has the physical appearance of a NFL back with good body thickness and a compact frame. His offensive line doesn't do him many favors opening holes, but he shows enough vision to attack through creases and run downhill to the second level. Cobb struggles to do much after initial contact as an inside runner and lacks explosive qualities to consistently bounce runs outside or escape the pursuit of defenders. He is mostly a one-speed runner and isn't the type of player who wins with shifty moves in space. Cobb does an adequate job in pass protection but needs to deliver more pop at contact and play up to his strength. While he is productive, durable and reliable, there isn't much on tape that separates Cobb from other backs. Not too long ago, Minnesota was churning out running backs to the NFL, most notably Laurence Maroney and Marion Barber, and Cobb is pushing to be the first Gopher back drafted since Maroney in 2006.
LB Damien Wilson, Senior (6-1 | 254 | 4.79 | #5)
A cousin of Cobb, Wilson started his career at Alcorn State before moving on to the juco ranks and then transferring to Minnesota in 2013. He started 12 games last season at middle linebacker for the Gophers and finished second on the team in tackles (78), adding 5.5 tackles for loss and one sack. Wilson diagnoses the action quickly and attacks downhill with a thumping attitude, welcoming contact with pop. He has some tightness in his hips, but moves well for his size and never quits in his pursuit of the ball. Like most inside linebackers, Wilson can get hung up on blocks and has trouble working through the trash and needs to show improvement with his reach to disengage and make a play on the ball. He won't avoid contact and plays with the physical presence needed at the position, bringing his hips and momentum with him on tackle attempts. While no shoo-in to be drafted, Wilson played better than expected last season in his first year at the FBS level and put his name on the check list of NFL scouts as they scour the Big Ten for talent.
LB De'Vondre Campbell, RS Junior (6-5 | 238 | 4.73 | #26)
On the hoof, Ra'Shede Hageman looked like a future high NFL draft pick and the Minnesota coaches see similar potential with Campbell, who is competing for a full-time starting role in 2014. He started his career at Hutchinson Community College, where he played with current Minnesota Vikings receiver Cordarrelle Patterson, and was considered a three-star juco recruit, receiving offers from Texas, Kansas State and others before committing to Minnesota. Considered a raw player, Campbell started three games last year as he became familiar with the Gophers scheme, finishing the 2013 season with 41 tackles and 3.0 tackles for loss. He has the look of a future NFL player with the athleticism and movement skills to cover a lot of ground. Campbell looked uncomfortable at times last year, especially against the run, but the coaches are impressed with his motivation and he is a player to keep tabs on this season.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24641658/nfl-draft-minnesota-preview
Go Gophers!!
Minnesota's NFL Draft-Eligible prospects to watch in 2014:
RB David Cobb, Senior (5-11 | 225 | 4.57 | #27)
The Big Ten produced seven 1,000+ rushers last season, including Cobb who recorded 1,202 yards on the ground, the first Gopher to reach that mark since 2006. With under 100 yards in his career entering last season, he was an unknown to most, but quickly made a name for himself as a reliable option out of the backfield. Cobb is built well and has the physical appearance of a NFL back with good body thickness and a compact frame. His offensive line doesn't do him many favors opening holes, but he shows enough vision to attack through creases and run downhill to the second level. Cobb struggles to do much after initial contact as an inside runner and lacks explosive qualities to consistently bounce runs outside or escape the pursuit of defenders. He is mostly a one-speed runner and isn't the type of player who wins with shifty moves in space. Cobb does an adequate job in pass protection but needs to deliver more pop at contact and play up to his strength. While he is productive, durable and reliable, there isn't much on tape that separates Cobb from other backs. Not too long ago, Minnesota was churning out running backs to the NFL, most notably Laurence Maroney and Marion Barber, and Cobb is pushing to be the first Gopher back drafted since Maroney in 2006.
LB Damien Wilson, Senior (6-1 | 254 | 4.79 | #5)
A cousin of Cobb, Wilson started his career at Alcorn State before moving on to the juco ranks and then transferring to Minnesota in 2013. He started 12 games last season at middle linebacker for the Gophers and finished second on the team in tackles (78), adding 5.5 tackles for loss and one sack. Wilson diagnoses the action quickly and attacks downhill with a thumping attitude, welcoming contact with pop. He has some tightness in his hips, but moves well for his size and never quits in his pursuit of the ball. Like most inside linebackers, Wilson can get hung up on blocks and has trouble working through the trash and needs to show improvement with his reach to disengage and make a play on the ball. He won't avoid contact and plays with the physical presence needed at the position, bringing his hips and momentum with him on tackle attempts. While no shoo-in to be drafted, Wilson played better than expected last season in his first year at the FBS level and put his name on the check list of NFL scouts as they scour the Big Ten for talent.
LB De'Vondre Campbell, RS Junior (6-5 | 238 | 4.73 | #26)
On the hoof, Ra'Shede Hageman looked like a future high NFL draft pick and the Minnesota coaches see similar potential with Campbell, who is competing for a full-time starting role in 2014. He started his career at Hutchinson Community College, where he played with current Minnesota Vikings receiver Cordarrelle Patterson, and was considered a three-star juco recruit, receiving offers from Texas, Kansas State and others before committing to Minnesota. Considered a raw player, Campbell started three games last year as he became familiar with the Gophers scheme, finishing the 2013 season with 41 tackles and 3.0 tackles for loss. He has the look of a future NFL player with the athleticism and movement skills to cover a lot of ground. Campbell looked uncomfortable at times last year, especially against the run, but the coaches are impressed with his motivation and he is a player to keep tabs on this season.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24641658/nfl-draft-minnesota-preview
Go Gophers!!