NFL Combine Invites

[smallcollegefbfan]

The list has not come out yet but I have been able to get a partial list of some players that some insiders tell me are invited.

CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Tenn State
DE Brian Johnston, Gardner-Webb
OT Demetrius Bell, NW State
QB Joe Flacco, Delaware
WR Jerome Simpson, Coastal Carolina
FB Jerome Felton, Furman
OT Chad Rinehart, UNI

There are normally 25-35 players from the FCS invited. Anyone have inside information on other players?

[DinoDex200]

I call BS if ASU OL Kerry Brown isn't invited.

Not that I really have any insight as to who is invited - seems like it's a good ol' boy network amongst the agents and scouts sometimes, though.

[Purple For Life]

Chad Rinehart is very good and should at least get a look.

Though Justin Surrency didn't get too far. Sigh. :(

[Smendy]

There were about 5 players from Hampton invited last year.....Expect Kendal Langford to be invited and, perhaps, Marcus Dixon, also.

[HIU 93]

There were about 5 players from Hampton invited last year.....Expect Kendal Langford to be invited and, perhaps, Marcus Dixon, also.

I think they both blew it with their poor showings this year.

[boonegoon]

I would imagine Lynch would be invited. Does anyone know if he has any real speed. He's got a nose for the football but I've never seen him run anyone down.

[AZGrizFan]

I would imagine Lynch would be invited. Does anyone know if he has any real speed. He's got a nose for the football but I've never seen him run anyone down.

You mean like Kroy did? xnodx xnodx xnodx

[McNeese75]

I following is from "Insider" at espn.go.com

"A select few have not been forced to give up the dream quite yet, though. At this early stage in the draft process there seems to be more legitimate small-school prospects in the 2008 class than any other year in recent history. The following is a look at the cream of that crop:

1. Joseph Flacco, QB, Delaware (6-foot-6, 236 pounds, 5.00 40-yard dash) Biggest strength: Prototypical size/arm Biggest weakness: Forcing throws NFL comparison: Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers Projected round: Second/third

2. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB, Tennessee State

(6-1 5/8, 181, 4.44)

Biggest strength: Versatility (playmaker at CB and

KOR)

Biggest weakness: Toughness/strength

NFL comparison: Terrence McGee, Bills

Projected round: Third

3. Joshua Johnson, QB, San Diego (6-2 1/4, 195, 4.64) Biggest strength: Dual-threat ability Biggest weakness: Fragile frame NFL comparison: Tarvaris Jackson, Vikings Projected round: Third/fourth

4. Kendall Langford, DE, Hampton (6-5 1/4, 290 4.95) Biggest strength: Size/strength Biggest weakness: Raw technique NFL comparison: Kenyon Coleman, Jets Projected round: Fourth/fifth

5. Tyrell Johnson, S, Arkansas State (5-11 1/2, 196,

4.56)

Biggest strength: Instincts/tackling

Biggest weakness: size/speed ratio

NFL comparison: Chris Harris, Panthers

Projected round: Fourth/fifth

6. Heath Benedict, OT, Newberry (6-5 1/4, 332, 5.10) Biggest strength: Mauler's frame Biggest weakness: Finesse approach NFL comparison: George Foster, Lions Projected round: Fifth

7. Kerry Brown, OG, Appalachian State (6-4 5/8, 300,

5.25)

Biggest strength: Toughness/effort

Biggest weakness: Limited range

NFL comparison: Todd Herremans, Eagles

Projected round: Fifth

8. Chad Rinehart, OG, Northern Iowa (6-5, 310, 5.40) Biggest strength: Phone-booth power Biggest weakness: Marginal agility NFL comparison: Reggie Wells, Cardinals Projected round: Sixth

9. Xavier Omon, RB, Northwest Missouri St. (5-11, 219,

4.55)

Biggest strength: Physical running style Biggest weakness: Lacks second-gear NFL comparison: Kenny Watson, Bengals Projected round: Sixth

10. Bobbie Williams, S, Bethune-Cookman (6-0, 214,

4.55)

Biggest strength: Athleticism for size

Biggest weakness: Undisciplined style of play NFL comparison: Brodney Pool, Browns Projected round: Seventh

Five more on the fringe:

11. Timothy Hightower, RB, Richmond (6-0, 216, 4.57) 12. Al Phillips, CB, Wagner (5-10 1/2, 196, 4.50) 13. Omar Cuff, RB, Delaware (5-9 1/2, 193, 4.50) 14. Mike Peterson, TE, Northwest Missouri St. (6-2 1/4, 245, 4.56) 15. Bryan Smith, DE, McNeese St. (6-3, 222, 4.65)

And yes, I know it all means nada :)

[HIU 93]

I think Cuff and Bobbie Williams will make the best pros.

[smallcollegefbfan]

I would imagine Lynch would be invited. Does anyone know if he has any real speed. He's got a nose for the football but I've never seen him run anyone down.

I have recently heard Kerry Brown is going to the combine and that Dexter Jackson has a chance to go. It will be interesting to see if he does. I heard Lynch was 50/50 from people. It would be nice to see him there as well.

[smallcollegefbfan]

I following is from "Insider" at espn.go.com

"A select few have not been forced to give up the dream quite yet, though. At this early stage in the draft process there seems to be more legitimate small-school prospects in the 2008 class than any other year in recent history. The following is a look at the cream of that crop:

1. Joseph Flacco, QB, Delaware (6-foot-6, 236 pounds, 5.00 40-yard dash) Biggest strength: Prototypical size/arm Biggest weakness: Forcing throws NFL comparison: Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers Projected round: Second/third

2. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB, Tennessee State

(6-1 5/8, 181, 4.44)

Biggest strength: Versatility (playmaker at CB and

KOR)

Biggest weakness: Toughness/strength

NFL comparison: Terrence McGee, Bills

Projected round: Third

3. Joshua Johnson, QB, San Diego (6-2 1/4, 195, 4.64) Biggest strength: Dual-threat ability Biggest weakness: Fragile frame NFL comparison: Tarvaris Jackson, Vikings Projected round: Third/fourth

4. Kendall Langford, DE, Hampton (6-5 1/4, 290 4.95) Biggest strength: Size/strength Biggest weakness: Raw technique NFL comparison: Kenyon Coleman, Jets Projected round: Fourth/fifth

5. Tyrell Johnson, S, Arkansas State (5-11 1/2, 196,

4.56)

Biggest strength: Instincts/tackling

Biggest weakness: size/speed ratio

NFL comparison: Chris Harris, Panthers

Projected round: Fourth/fifth

6. Heath Benedict, OT, Newberry (6-5 1/4, 332, 5.10) Biggest strength: Mauler's frame Biggest weakness: Finesse approach NFL comparison: George Foster, Lions Projected round: Fifth

7. Kerry Brown, OG, Appalachian State (6-4 5/8, 300,

5.25)

Biggest strength: Toughness/effort

Biggest weakness: Limited range

NFL comparison: Todd Herremans, Eagles

Projected round: Fifth

8. Chad Rinehart, OG, Northern Iowa (6-5, 310, 5.40) Biggest strength: Phone-booth power Biggest weakness: Marginal agility NFL comparison: Reggie Wells, Cardinals Projected round: Sixth

9. Xavier Omon, RB, Northwest Missouri St. (5-11, 219,

4.55)

Biggest strength: Physical running style Biggest weakness: Lacks second-gear NFL comparison: Kenny Watson, Bengals Projected round: Sixth

10. Bobbie Williams, S, Bethune-Cookman (6-0, 214,

4.55)

Biggest strength: Athleticism for size

Biggest weakness: Undisciplined style of play NFL comparison: Brodney Pool, Browns Projected round: Seventh

Five more on the fringe:

11. Timothy Hightower, RB, Richmond (6-0, 216, 4.57) 12. Al Phillips, CB, Wagner (5-10 1/2, 196, 4.50) 13. Omar Cuff, RB, Delaware (5-9 1/2, 193, 4.50) 14. Mike Peterson, TE, Northwest Missouri St. (6-2 1/4, 245, 4.56) 15. Bryan Smith, DE, McNeese St. (6-3, 222, 4.65)

And yes, I know it all means nada :)

I think Flacco will be good but I don't see him as the top small schooler. If he is the first taken that means early 2nd round, more than likely. He seems to be a developmental version of Big Ben. I think 3rd-4th round is more where he ends up and in 2-4 years he is getting solid playing time.

[GannonFan]

I would imagine Lynch would be invited. Does anyone know if he has any real speed. He's got a nose for the football but I've never seen him run anyone down.


I agree, Lynch gets in the right place at the right time. But I too would question whether he'd be able to use that overcome his lack of speed and to make it in the NFL - heck, even with the big win over Michigan, one thing that people don't talk about is Lynch being rundown from behind on that play by the Michigan kicker. The WR's in the NFL tend to be a little faster. xpeacex

[WVAPPmountaineer]

Of course, by that time Lynch had played the entire game on a rather warm Sept day and needless to say the kicker was "fresh" ---

[TexasTerror]

Anyone got some information on SHSU's All-American TE Blake Martin? Think he will get invited or have a shot at the NFL?

[GannonFan]

Of course, by that time Lynch had played the entire game on a rather warm Sept day and needless to say the kicker was "fresh" ---

Hey, it wasn't smack, and I think Lynch has all the instincts to be an NFL safety. But legitimately, you have to question if he has enough speed to play the position. His headiness will help there because he won't need as much speed to get to the right spot since he'll already be there, but unless Michigan is recruiting speedsters at the place kicking position, no matter how tired Lynch was he did get rundown by a kicker who was several yards behind at the start.

[bluehenbillk]

I know Lynch isn't the fastest guy on the field, but I'll tell you this, he's the best safety I've seen at the 1-AA level in a long, long time. The guy has great football instincts & is one helluva player. To say I came away impressed after watching him is more than fair to say.

He'll be on an NFL roster next year, at the worst as a crack special teams guy. Not that he needs the money, isn't he marrying into the Billy Graham billions?

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Fearless prediction: Cuff will be in Eagles camp, Lynch will be in Panthers camp, and both will be on the opening-day roster. xthumbsupx

[GannonFan]

Fearless prediction: Cuff will be in Eagles camp, Lynch will be in Panthers camp, and both will be on the opening-day roster. xthumbsupx

Wow, I think Cuff's great and all, but even I wouldn't be so sure of seeing him there. Never know though.

[WVAPPmountaineer]

Yeah, I think I remember reading where Corey said the guys really rode him on the flight home for getting "run down by a kicker" ---

[lizrdgizrd]

Fearless prediction: Cuff will be in Eagles camp, Lynch will be in Panthers camp, and both will be on the opening-day roster. xthumbsupx
I'd love to see Lynch with the Panthers. xnodx

[WVAPPmountaineer]

I'd love to see Lynch with the Panthers.

Yeah, me too, and I'd love to see Richie Williams be given a shot there - I know he is better than Vinnie, Carr and this Moore kid ---

[Tilldog40]

Maurice Murray will get a tryout at some team as a simple power runner, maybe even a fullback. He has great strength and toughness. He is fast through the hole, but doesn't have corner turning or big breakaway speed.

[Smendy]

If Reed Doughty and Craig Dahl can play in the NFL and do well, I see no reason why Corey Lynch and Tony LeZotte can't play in the NFL xnodx

Lynch would be a great for the Panthers on and off the field! And a lot of that will have to do with his very pleasant looking, soon-to-be wife:

http://www.thebloom.com/celebrities.html#cissie



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[AppTrack04]

Lord knows the Panthers need Lynch. I am almost sure he is better than Deke Cooper right now!!!!

[ASUdrummer]

Yeah, me too, and I'd love to see Richie Williams be given a shot there - I know he is better than Vinnie, Carr and this Moore kid ---

AMEN!!! xthumbsupx

[APPALACHIANstate]

I would LOVE to see Lynch with....THE GREEN BAY PACKERS. Ted Thompson is known for finding the "hidden" treasures...

[Peems]

Well we haven't even talked about the two "best" players in the FCS. How bout Foster and Bierrman?

[Saint3333]

I agree, Lynch gets in the right place at the right time. But I too would question whether he'd be able to use that overcome his lack of speed and to make it in the NFL - heck, even with the big win over Michigan, one thing that people don't talk about is Lynch being rundown from behind on that play by the Michigan kicker. The WR's in the NFL tend to be a little faster. xpeacex

Michigan's kicker hadn't played 60+ snaps (defense & special teams) and FWIW their kicker runs a 4.5 40.

[KiddBrewer]

ive heard from my sources (some good some not so good) that if lynch didnt get drafted he was going into the ministry. who knows

[bluehenbillk]

Fearless prediction: Cuff will be in Eagles camp, Lynch will be in Panthers camp, and both will be on the opening-day roster. xthumbsupx


God I hope not. Andy Reid is infamous for botching draft picks & having them waste away on the sidelines.

[Appaholic69]

Outside of the fact that Corey played a lot more snaps than the Michigan kicker, Corey also said on camera that he was cramping really bad as he was running the blocked kick back.

Trust me Corey Lynch has plenty of speed. He runs a 4.45 40 so I'd say he can get there fast enough.

[smallcollegefbfan]

Outside of the fact that Corey played a lot more snaps than the Michigan kicker, Corey also said on camera that he was cramping really bad as he was running the blocked kick back.

Trust me Corey Lynch has plenty of speed. He runs a 4.45 40 so I'd say he can get there fast enough.

4.45 according to who? The NFL ran him and he ran a 4.7. I heard the school ran him in the mid to high 4.5 range.

[HighRyder08]

isnt dexter jackson skipping track this season so he can focus on trying to make it in the NFL?

[Jackluv]

I pray to god that Alex Watson gets picked up....although he didnt have a great senior year (which wasn't completely his fault, NAU just couldnt get the ball to him) he still deserves maybe a free agency pick up this year. if he gets snubbed, it will be the 2nd consecutive year it happens to a prolific NAU senior.

*cough* Murrietta

[Peems]

I pray to god that Alex Watson gets picked up....although he didnt have a great senior year (which wasn't completely his fault, NAU just couldnt get the ball to him) he still deserves maybe a free agency pick up this year. if he gets snubbed, it will be the 2nd consecutive year it happens to a prolific NAU senior.

*cough* Murrietta


I think Watson has a better chance than Murietta had. Murietta had a funky delivery and didn't really every match his GREAT freshman year, and coming from a small school those things hurt much more than say if you are Vince Young.

[bluehenbillk]

4.45 according to who? The NFL ran him and he ran a 4.7. I heard the school ran him in the mid to high 4.5 range.


From what I've heard from NFL Scouts it goes like this:

You run a 4.4 something - you get drafted
You run a 4.5 something - you're a free agent
You run 4.6 something or below - look for another line of work.

[Appaholic69]

From what I've heard from NFL Scouts it goes like this:

You run a 4.4 something - you get drafted
You run a 4.5 something - you're a free agent
You run 4.6 something or below - look for another line of work.

Well as we all know the days that lead up to the combine players train even harder to improve their numbers. I'm sure Corey could shave off up to a full second on the 40. Plus the pro scouts are going to take his strength and understanding of the game into account. So even if he does end up running a 4.5 or 4.6 he'll still get a spot on a team.

[soweagle]

Well as we all know the days that lead up to the combine players train even harder to improve their numbers. I'm sure Corey could shave off up to a full second on the 40. Plus the pro scouts are going to take his strength and understanding of the game into account. So even if he does end up running a 4.5 or 4.6 he'll still get a spot on a team.

That would have to be some serious training if he is planning on shaving a full second off his 40 time. Training that I don't think the world has ever seen. Maybe you meant a 1/10 th of a second?

[Rob Iola]

Fearless prediction: Cuff will be in Eagles camp, Lynch will be in Panthers camp, and both will be on the opening-day roster. xthumbsupx

What, so that they can have 2 Michael Westbrooks? Actually, that wouldn't be a bad thing, now would it??? xrolleyesx

[Rob Iola]

I following is from "Insider" at espn.go.com
"8. Chad Rinehart, OG, Northern Iowa (6-5, 310, 5.40) Biggest strength: Phone-booth power Biggest weakness: Marginal agility NFL comparison: Reggie Wells, Cardinals Projected round: Sixth


What exactly is "Phone-booth power"?

[mtoliver]

uhhh, superman-like... i dunno... that's definitely an odd reference xconfusedx

[DUPFLFan]

. I'm sure Corey could shave off up to a full second on the 40.

Wow - that would be a 3.4...xeekx

Bottom line..

There are lies...
There are Damn lies...
Then there are 40-yd dash times....

If it ain't electronicly measured, it ain't...

[smallcollegefbfan]

Well as we all know the days that lead up to the combine players train even harder to improve their numbers. I'm sure Corey could shave off up to a full second on the 40. Plus the pro scouts are going to take his strength and understanding of the game into account. So even if he does end up running a 4.5 or 4.6 he'll still get a spot on a team.

I just don't think he is a lock to get drafted. I believe Jackson and Brown will get a combine invite and both should get drafted, Brown will for sure. Lynch is a fringe guy. I heard he was rated much lower by scouts than both Jackson and Brown. I am not saying the scouts are right. I am just saying that I don't think the NFL has him rated that highly. I believe he will impress people with his special teams ability and his intelligence. If he doesn't make a team that would be a surprise. I expect him to be a surprise in training camp because he doesn't get drafted.

[CamelCityAppFan]

Lynch has good nose for the ball and a knack for being in the right place at the right time. His speed is fine-- the whole Michigan kicker thing is a red herring (he played the whole game, started cramping 20 yards into the run, etc, etc). Who cares that he didn't score? He was still the playmaker who won the game.

The biggest problem Lynch will face in terms of landing a spot on an NFL roster is his tackling technique. Lynch stops more ball carriers by knocking them down instead of wrapping them up-- and that won't get it done in the NFL.

[Rob Iola]

Wow - that would be a 3.4...xeekx

Bottom line..

There are lies...
There are Damn lies...
Then there are 40-yd dash times....

If it ain't electronicly measured, it ain't...
Yeah, well, the whole damn ASU team looked like they were running 3.4 40s at the NC game...

[Lehigh Football Nation]

What, so that they can have 2 Michael Westbrooks? Actually, that wouldn't be a bad thing, now would it??? xrolleyesx

Point taken... but how many more years does Westbrook have?

[smallcollegefbfan]

I have been told Jerome Felton got his official combine invite. That is great for him!

[MarkCCU]

The list has not come out yet but I have been able to get a partial list of some players that some insiders tell me are invited.

CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Tenn State
DE Brian Johnston, Gardner-Webb
OT Demetrius Bell, NW State
QB Joe Flacco, Delaware
WR Jerome Simpson, Coastal Carolina
FB Jerome Felton, Furman
OT Chad Rinehart, UNI

There are normally 25-35 players from the FCS invited. Anyone have inside information on other players?

We all saw that one coming. I hope the best for Jerome!!!!!

[bodoyle]

'Rome got his invite Wednesday and filed the paperwork Thursday

[already123]

Alex Watson has been the best reciever in the BSC for the last 2 years...the only reason he wasnt an All American again this year is because NAU didnt throw the ball. There is no reason why Watson shouldnt play at the next level...

[smallcollegefbfan]

Alex Watson has been the best reciever in the BSC for the last 2 years...the only reason he wasnt an All American again this year is because NAU didnt throw the ball. There is no reason why Watson shouldnt play at the next level...

He should get a chance. I hope he gets a combine invite.

[already123]

At least...

[BEAR]

I wonder if Tristan Jackson of UCA will get an invite? He's not a dominating Defensive Back, but he has all the intangibles. He makes the big plays when you need them and when he's in pass coverage...he's all over his receiver like super glue. That guy is covered and that ball had better not go anywhere near sticky fingers ! xlolx If you saw him play you'd say yeah this guy should get a shot. Is there a player or players on your team that fit in that kind of mold in their prospective position but aren't getting the media hype the invitees are getting? xeyebrowx xthumbsupx

[rjg129]

Lynch has good nose for the ball and a knack for being in the right place at the right time. His speed is fine-- the whole Michigan kicker thing is a red herring (he played the whole game, started cramping 20 yards into the run, etc, etc). Who cares that he didn't score? He was still the playmaker who won the game.

The biggest problem Lynch will face in terms of landing a spot on an NFL roster is his tackling technique. Lynch stops more ball carriers by knocking them down instead of wrapping them up-- and that won't get it done in the NFL.

its the Roy Williams technique, minus the horse collar

[smallcollegefbfan]

Here are more players from the FCS with combine invites.
WR Dexter Jackson, App State
RB Tim Hightower, Richmond

[grizband]

Here are more players from the FCS with combine invites.
WR Dexter Jackson, App State
RB Tim Hightower, Richmond
After a somewhat lackluster season, do you think Lex Hilliard has any shot at the NFL? I know before his injury some projections had him being drafted, but the interest seems to have cooled.

[smallcollegefbfan]

After a somewhat lackluster season, do you think Lex Hilliard has any shot at the NFL? I know before his injury some projections had him being drafted, but the interest seems to have cooled.

Talk about a player most people have forgotten about. He will get in a camp for sure but getting drafted, hmmm. I am not sure. I would say he is 50/50 and could get drafted. You never know what to expect.

[smallcollegefbfan]

Anyone with connections to their school who can find out for sure on their players? Here is the current list of FCS players that I have heard are in the NFL combine.

WR Dexter Jackson Appalachian State
WR Jerome Simpson Coastal Carolina
QB Joe Flacco Delaware
FB Jerome Felton Furman
DE Brian Johnston Gardner-Webb
DE Rudolph Hardie Howard
WR Jaymar Johnson Jackson State
DE/OLB Bryan Smith McNeese State
P Mike Dragosavich North Dakota State
OT Chad Rinehart Northern Iowa
OT Demetrius Bell Northwestern State
WR Arman Shields Richmond
RB Tim Hightower Richmond
QB Josh Johnson San Diego
CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie Tennessee State

Here is a list of guys who I think most of us here and around the FCS would expect to get an invite who have not been confirmed yet.

DE Kendall Langford, Hampton
OG Kerry Brown, App State
QB Jayson Foster, GSU
WR Bruce Hocker, Duquesne
CB Antwaun Molden, EKU
FS Bobbie Williams, BCC
FS Tony LeZotte, JMU
QB Ricky Santos, New Hampshire

[smallcollegefbfan]

Here is a list of all the non FBS players who I have found out have a combine invite so far:

WR Dexter Jackson Appalachian State
DE Curtis Johnson Clark Atlanta
WR Jerome Simpson Coastal Carolina
QB Joe Flacco Delaware
FB Jerome Felton Furman
DE Brian Johnston Gardner-Webb
DE Rudolph Hardie Howard
WR Jaymar Johnson Jackson State
OLB Bryan Smith McNeese State
WR Pierre Garcon Mount Union
OG Heath Benedict Newberry
P Mike Dragosavich North Dakota State
OT Chad Rinehart Northern Iowa
RB Xavier Omon Northwest Missouri State
OT Demetrius Bell Northwestern State
RB Tim Hightower Richmond
WR Arman Shields Richmond
QB Josh Johnson San Diego
CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie Tennessee State

[grizband]

Here is a list of all the non FBS players who I have found out have a combine invite so far:

WR Dexter Jackson Appalachian State
DE Curtis Johnson Clark Atlanta
WR Jerome Simpson Coastal Carolina
QB Joe Flacco Delaware
FB Jerome Felton Furman
DE Brian Johnston Gardner-Webb
DE Rudolph Hardie Howard
WR Jaymar Johnson Jackson State
OLB Bryan Smith McNeese State
WR Pierre Garcon Mount Union
OG Heath Benedict Newberry
P Mike Dragosavich North Dakota State
OT Chad Rinehart Northern Iowa
RB Xavier Omon Northwest Missouri State
OT Demetrius Bell Northwestern State
RB Tim Hightower Richmond
WR Arman Shields Richmond
QB Josh Johnson San Diego
CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie Tennessee State
I'm surprised not to see Kroy Bierman on any lists. I doubt he would play DE in the NFL, but could he get a shot at OLB?

[smallcollegefbfan]

I'm surprised not to see Kroy Bierman on any lists. I doubt he would play DE in the NFL, but could he get a shot at OLB?

I think he gets a shot. Hopefully he gets a combine invite.

[seantaylor]

Where is Foster?

[smallcollegefbfan]

Where is Foster?

He doesn't have a combine invite yet. I am shocked Foster and Brown both haven't gotten one. Anyone heard of another player getting one who is not on that list I have compiled from asking around and reading the internet?

[UNHWildCats]

"From the people we've been talking to, the gut feeling is he'll be invited to the NFL Combine, too," - UNH Coach Sean McDonnell on QB Ricky Santos.

http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Santos+headed+for+Hula+Bowl&articleId=8653b494-6f9b-4c92-8a44-b004ded74035

[Smendy]

Anyone heard of another player getting one who is not on that list I have compiled from asking around and reading the internet?

Draftdaddy is reporting that Marcus Dixon and Antwuan Molden have received invites....

I have no problem believing Dixon got an invite.....He would've been a FBS star had it not been for legal problems....If true, Molden would be a mild surprise

http://www.draftdaddy.com/blog/nfldraft.cfm

[smallcollegefbfan]

Draftdaddy is reporting that Marcus Dixon and Antwuan Molden have received invites....

I have no problem believing Dixon got an invite.....He would've been a FBS star had it not been for legal problems....If true, Molden would be a mild surprise

http://www.draftdaddy.com/blog/nfldraft.cfm

Molden actually doesn't shock me. Molden will get drafted. Dixon would if not for off field trouble as well. Kendall Langford has gotten an invite to the combine as well.

[smallcollegefbfan]

"From the people we've been talking to, the gut feeling is he'll be invited to the NFL Combine, too," - UNH Coach Sean McDonnell on QB Ricky Santos.

http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Santos+headed+for+Hula+Bowl&articleId=8653b494-6f9b-4c92-8a44-b004ded74035

He should have already gotten an invite, unless he is going to be a drills QB. Drills QBs aren't just there for a few days. They throw for drills that use all position players.

[smallcollegefbfan]

Here is an updated list of combine invites I have collected on FCS players

Dexter Jackson Appalachian State
Jerome Simpson Coastal Carolina
Joe Flacco Delaware
Antwaun Molden Eastern Kentucky
Jerome Felton Furman
Kendall Langford Hampton
Marcus Dixon Hampton
Rudolph Hardie Howard
Jaymar Johnson Jackson State
Bryan Smith McNeese State
Ricky Santos New Hampshire- expects to this week but i don't think he will. his agent has told the media he expects next week... if a player hasn't gotten it yet he is not on the first list. he would have to be a late add as a drills QB and might. i think he will get his in 2-3 weeks.
Mike Dragosavich North Dakota State
Chad Rinehart Northern Iowa
Demetrius Bell Northwestern State
Tim Hightower Richmond
Arman Shields Richmond
Josh Johnson San Diego
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie Tennessee State

[smallcollegefbfan]

Here is an updated list of combine invites I have collected on FCS players

Dexter Jackson Appalachian State
Jerome Simpson Coastal Carolina
Joe Flacco Delaware
Antwaun Molden Eastern Kentucky
Jerome Felton Furman
Kendall Langford Hampton
Marcus Dixon Hampton
Rudolph Hardie Howard
Jaymar Johnson Jackson State
Bryan Smith McNeese State
Ricky Santos New Hampshire- expects to this week but i don't think he will. his agent has told the media he expects next week... if a player hasn't gotten it yet he is not on the first list. he would have to be a late add as a drills QB and might. i think he will get his in 2-3 weeks.
Mike Dragosavich North Dakota State
Chad Rinehart Northern Iowa
Demetrius Bell Northwestern State
Tim Hightower Richmond
Arman Shields Richmond
Josh Johnson San Diego
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie Tennessee State

[smallcollegefbfan]

Lex Hilliard of Montana has a combine invite! He is hurt and won't play in the Texas game but will workout at Indy.

[smallcollegefbfan]

Kerry Brown has not been invited to the combine. Brian Johnston won't either I don't think. I have heard a comparison of him to former South Carolina player John Stamper who got drafted and didn't make it. Seems Johnston has dropped to 7th round range. I still think someone takes him in the 5th-6th round. He is looking good in training from what I hear.

[mikebigg]

What exactly is "Phone-booth power"?

I'm thinking it means really strong in a restricted/limited area. In context of the rest of the quote, they indicate that his mobility is marginal.

[Rob Iola]

I'm thinking it means really strong in a restricted/limited area. In context of the rest of the quote, they indicate that his mobility is marginal.
Makes sense - thanks!

[smallcollegefbfan]

RB Chad Simpson of Morgan State has also been invited to the combine and he has an invite from the Texas vs. Nation game as well.

[smallcollegefbfan]

Here is a full list of FCS players with combine invites. I expect there will be 3-8 more added to this list.

WR Dexter Jackson Appalachian State
WR Jerome Simpson Coastal Carolina
QB Joe Flacco Delaware
CB Antwaun Molden Eastern Kentucky
FB Jerome Felton Furman
DE Kendall Langford Hampton
DE Marcus Dixon Hampton
DE Rudolph Hardie Howard
WR Jaymar Johnson Jackson State
OLB Bryan Smith McNeese State
RB Lex Hilliard Montana
RB Chad Simpson Morgan State
P Mike Dragosavich North Dakota State
OT Chad Rinehart Northern Iowa
OT Demetrius Bell Northwestern State
RB Tim Hightower Richmond
WR Arman Shields Richmond
QB Josh Johnson San Diego
CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie Tennessee State

[ERASU2113]

I figured Jackson would get an invite....scouts have been most of the games looking at him, especially after Michigan.

[smallcollegefbfan]

I figured Jackson would get an invite....scouts have been most of the games looking at him, especially after Michigan.

He and Brown are the two who seem to be getting draftable attention. I figure both in the 4th-7th round. Brown 5th-6th and Jackson 6th-7th maybe? Of course if Jackson does well at the combine and Shrine game he could go much higher. Brown should do well at the Texas game. I would think he goes 4th-6th round.