From Deseret News archives:
NFL Draft Likely local picks
ERIC WEDDLE
DB, Utah
5-11, 200
Of note: Rated as top-five safety and projected as second-round pick by ESPN.com
What they're saying: "A versatile athlete, Weddle's collegiate success and underrated overall athleticism imply a long, successful NFL career could be ahead." NFLDraftScout.com
JOHN BECK
QB, BYU
6-2, 216
Of note: Projected as second-round draft pick and rated as top-five QB by ESPN.com.
What they're saying: "The two most important characteristics for a quarterback are not size and arm strength but leadership and accuracy, two of Beck's greatest attributes." NFLDraftScout.com
PAUL SOLIAI
DL, Utah
6-4, 334
What they're saying: "Despite some durability and consistency concerns, he has been a dominant inside defender who has the complete all-around package to be a fine addition in the middle." Rivals.com
DANIEL COATS
TE, BYU
6-3, 257
Of note: NFL Combine invitee had 34 reps on the bench press; 4.94 time in 40.
What they're saying: "Offering a solid overall game, Coats has potential as a second or third tight end brought onto the field for third-and-short situations." SI.com
JONNY HARLINE
TE, BYU
6-4, 248
Of note: Timed at 4.84 in 40 at NFL Combine; 15 reps on bench press.
What they're saying: "A hard-working tight end with a nice feel for the game, Harline's best opportunity would be as a pass catcher in a West Coast offense." SI.com
KELLY TALAVOU
DL, Utah
6-2, 307
Comments
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- Utes' team staying well-tuned 12:48 a.m.
- Kirilenko sits, Miles improves 12:47 a.m.
- BYU basketball: Cougars crush Dons 12:38 a.m.
- Kirilenko will not play tonight 12:34 a.m.
- Surprise job comeback 12:33 a.m.
- Why is Y. ignoring spew of hatred?
309 - Letters: Liberal because LDS
247 - Y. profs: Beck not all-knowing
195 - Hate not limited to 1 in-state rivalry
189 - Aggies shoot past Cougars
179 - N.Y. Senate rejects gay marriage
128 - Unbeaten BYU takes trip to Logan
105 - George lost in rivalry hatefest
104 - Harpring's NBA career is over
94 - Ed Smart 'appalled' at testimony
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