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Tyrann Mathieu To Declare For 2013 NFL Draft

Jul 26, 2014 9:01 AM

Tyrann Mathieu will announce that he is entering the 2013 NFL Draft, according to a source.

Mathieu, nicknamed Honey Badger, was dismissed from LSU in August and entered a drug rehabilitation program.

Mathieu was arrested on October on a drug charge.

Mathieu had previously been considered one of the top cornerback prospects in college football and was a finalist for the 2011 Heisman Trophy.

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Top 103 For 2013 NFL Draft, Version 1.0

Jul 16, 2014 10:03 PM

By Jeff Risdon/RealGM

Underclassmen are indicated with a *. Please do not confuse this as any indication that these players are going to declare for the draft. This list is compiled by my current rating based on watching games, viewing tape, and talking with scouts and evaluators I trust and respect.

1. Chance Warmack, G, Alabama. Remember this is a list sorted strictly by current draft grades, not an indicator of draft status. Warmack is that elite for a guard.

2. Star Lotulelei, DT, Utah. The comparison to Haloti Ngata grows on me the more I watch this dominating interior presence.

3. *Luke Joeckel, T, Texas A&M. Has risen to the challenge of facing several pass rushers on this list. I rate him higher than Matt Kalil from last year, Joeckel is tougher and more powerful.

4. *Damontre Moore, DE, Texas A&M. Leads the Aggies--and the nation--in sacks, but is also strong in run defense; always around the ball and/or the quarterback.

5. *Jonathan Hankins, DT, Ohio State. Very disruptive attack dog with remarkable quickness for a man of his bulk.

6. *Dee Milliner, CB, Alabama. A savvy, rangy cover man with a flair for the big play from a program noted for producing NFL-ready DBs.

7. *Sam Montgomery, DE, LSU. Positionally sound pass rusher with excellent base strength, really shows up in pressure situations.

8. *Sheldon Richardson, DT, Missouri. A rising star, Richardson has defeated all comers with a strong blend of brute strength and amazing burst.

9. Johnthan Banks, CB, Mississippi State. Long, rangy lockdown-type corner is comfortable on an island and plays the run well.

10. *Jarvis Jones, LB, Georgia. Has some injury concerns but is an instinctive terror when on top of his game. Will be drafted higher than this.

11. Manti Te’o, LB, Notre Dame. Intimidating between-the-tackles thumper has improved his range and is NFL-ready as a leader.

12. *Bjoern Werner, DE, Florida State. Reminds me a great deal of a young Kyle VandenBosch, intense edge rusher with strong football IQ that can finish.

13. Geno Smith, QB, West Virginia. Great touch, good agility, crafty in the pocket and consistently makes the right decision with the ball.

14. Eric Fisher, T, Central Michigan. Underexposed stud has great feet to go with very long arms and excellent ability to recover quickly. Echoes of Duane Brown.

15. Keenan Allen, WR, California. Knee injury stalls his stock, but Allen has great hands and runs exceptional routes.

16. Barrett Jones, G/C, Alabama. Exceptionally smart, versatile tactician is probably better at guard but can start right away at either spot.

17. Dallas Thomas, T, Tennessee. Standout brick wall of a pass blocker can play guard very well but translates as a NFL right tackle.

18. *Cordarrelle Patterson, Tennessee. Needs lots of polish but has exceptional physical skills and strong desire to be great.

19. John Jenkins, DT, Georgia. Immovable object nose tackle reminds me of Casey Hampton, best 0-technique in this draft.

20. Taylor Lewan, T, Michigan. Blind side protector has great length and plays with real menace, but tends to get caught too high too often.

21. *Barkevious Mingo, OLB, LSU

22. *Alec Ogletree, LB, Georgia

23. Jonathan Cooper, G, North Carolina

24. Tyler Eifert, TE, Notre Dame. Spotlight: Frequent readers note I’m unusually harsh on tight ends, but I really like Eifert’s all-around game.

25. Sheldon Richardson, DT, Missouri

26. Cornelius ‘Tank” Carradine, DE, Florida State

27. *Matt Elam, S, Florida

28. Ezekiel Ansah, DE, BYU

29. Jesse Williams, NT, Alabama

30. *DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Clemson

31. *Givoani Bernard, RB, North Carolina. Spotlight: The top RB is but a redshirt sophomore who draws natural comparisons to Ray Rice.

32. Jake Matthews, T, Texas A&M

33. *Dion Jordan, OLB, Oregon

34. Da’Rick Rodgers, WR, Tennessee Tech

35. *Sharrif Floyd, DT, Florida

36. Tyler Wilson, QB, Arkansas. Spotlight: Wilson has largely stayed above the fray of a miserable situation, but remains an inconsistent talent.

37. Jordan Poyer, CB, Oregon State

38. Terrance Williams, WR, Baylor

39. Kenny Vaccaro, S, Texas

40. *Justin Hunter, WR, Tennessee

41. *CJ Mosley, LB, Alabama

42. Oday Aboushi, T, Virginia

43. *Keith Minter, LB, LSU. Spotlight: Rangy with a high football IQ, Minter could wind up a better pro than collegian

44. *Tony Jefferson, S, Oklahoma

45. Alex Okafor, DE, Texas

46. Cobi Hamilton, WR, Arkansas

47. DJ Swearinger, S, South Carolina

48. Zac Dysert, QB, Miami OH

49. Jamie Collins, LB, Southern Miss. Spotlight: Incredibly productive in C-USA, will rise in workout season.

50. Larry Warford, G, Kentucky

51. *Robert Woods, WR, USC

52. Khaseem Greene, LB, Rutgers

53. Zack Ertz, TE, Stanford

54. Matt Barkley, QB, USC

55. *Eric Reid, S, LSU

56. *D.J. Fluker, T, Alabama. Spotlight: Could be dominant RT in the NFL, but needs work in pass protection.

57. Jonathan Cooper, G, North Carolina

58. Arthur Brown, LB, Kansas State

59. Andre Ellington, RB, Clemson

60. *Xavier Rhodes, CB, Florida State

61. Aaron Dobson, WR, Marshall

62. Kawann Short, DT, Purdue: Spotlight: Short has a great first step but struggles mightily when he doesn’t seize the advantage right away.

63. Datone Jones, DE, UCLA

64. Tavon Austin, WR, West Virginia

65. *David Amerson, CB, North Carolina State

66. Chase Thomas, LB, Stanford

67. *Aaron Murray, QB, Georgia: Spotlight: Murray is confident and accurate but lacks size and struggles with pressure.

68. *Nickell Robey, CB, USC

69. *Jordan Reed, TE, Florida

70. Lane Johnson, T, Oklahoma

71. *James Gayle, DE, Virginia Tech

72. Ryan Nassib, QB, Syracuse

73. Mike Gillislee, RB, Florida

74. Montee Ball, RB, Wisconsin. Spotlight: The TD king lacks vision and top-end speed but reliably churns out good yards, improved in passing game.

75. Leon McFadden, CB, San Diego State

76. *Dion Sims, TE, Michigan State

77. Blidi Wreh-Wilson, CB, UConn

78. DJ Hayden, CB, Houston: Spotlight: A scary medical issue clouds his football future, but his talent level belongs here.

79. Mario Benavides, C, Louisville

80. *Logan Ryan, CB, Rutgers

81. *Kenny Stills, WR, Oklahoma

82. Desmond Trufant, CB, Washington

83. *Tyler Bray, QB, Tennessee

84. *Jackson Jeffcoat, OLB, Texas. Spotlight: Jeffcoat is out with a torn pec, will need to learn to play in space.

85. *Kenjon Barner, RB, Oregon

86. Sean Porter, LB, Texas A&M

87. *Bennie Logan, DT, LSU

88. Brennan Williams, T, North Carolina

89. Shawn Williams, S, Georgia

90. *Khalil Mack, OLB, Buffalo: Spotlight: Mack has dominated the MAC with great range and strong instincts.

91. Robert Lester, S, Alabama

92. Michael Mauti, LB, Penn State

93. Brian Winters, T, Kent St.

94. *Travis Frederick, G/C, Wisconsin

95. *Corey Lemonier, DE, Auburn

96. Michael Buchanan, DE, Illinois

97. *Will Sutton, DT, Arizona State. Spotlight: Undersized but versatile attack dog has a strong nose for the ball and playmaking flair.

98. Trey Millard, FB, Oklahoma

99. TJ McDonald, S, USC

100. Brandon Williams, DT, Missouri Southern

101. Christine Michael, RB, Texas A&M

102. Stepfan Taylor, RB Stanford

103. EJ Manuel, QB, Florida State. Spotlight: Consummate field general has excellent measurables but has lazy mechanics and needs more zip on his throws.

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