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When it comes to the NFL draft, getting tricked into an online relationship with a girl that didn't exist ended up being the least of Manti Te'o's problems.
A record 73 underclassmen, including six first-team All-Americans, were approved for the NFL draft on Saturday.
A record 73 underclassmen, including six first-team All-Americans, were approved for the NFL draft on Saturday.
Here's the real story: Manti Te'o's stock in the NFL draft already was sinking.
Here's the real story: Manti Te'o's stock in the NFL draft already was sinking.
Te'o's stock in the NFL draft already was sinking, but the uncertainty surrounding Notre Dame's All-American linebacker could further hurt his draft stock, NFL draft consultant Gil Brandt said.
From nearly unstoppable to nearly invisible.
From nearly unstoppable to nearly invisible.
Tebow was two wins from the Super Bowl a year ago. Now, he's pretty much a player without a team — likely to be released by the New York Jets after one frustrating season and his hometown team in Jacksonville already pulling in the welcome mat.
Good as Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III have been, look beyond the first-year quarterbacks making a strong first impression and check out the other NFL rookies delivering dynamic performances.
Nebraska's outgoing star cornerback Alfonzo Dennard was arrested Saturday on suspicion of assaulting a police officer, possibly hurting his status in next weekend's NFL draft.
Six players from the BCS national title game _ including Alabama tailback Trent Richardson and LSU cornerback Morris Claiborne _ are among college football's underclassmen declaring for the NFL draft.
On the chilly practice field, Josh McDaniels tucked his hands into the pockets of his new _ or previously used _ dark blue Patriots hoodie and smiled broadly at Bill Belichick.
Hey, kid, too bad you didn't get drafted by the NFL before it went back into lockout mode. Fat chance of being around for opening day.
The next step may be the most important one for former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor.
"I thought he was a very bright guy, quality individual. Everything about him I thought was upscale," Brandt said.
Brandt said that issue was put to rest when Te'o answered dozens of questions from reporters at the combine.
