Red roundup: ESPN's Todd McShay says it's possible Ute senior Star Lotulelei could be No. 1 overall pick next year

Compiled by Dirk Facer, Deseret News

Published: Thursday, May 3 2012 8:46 a.m. MDT

Utah defensive lineman Star Lotulelei during practice, Thursday, April 5, 2012, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Tom Smart, Deseret News

Summary

Could Utah senior Star Lotulelei join Alex Smith as a No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft? ESPN's Todd McShay thinks it's possible. He has the defensive tackle tabbed as an early candidate to do so. CollegeFootballNews.com also thinks highly of Lotul

— Former Utah defensive lineman James Aiono has signed an undrafted free agent deal with the Indianapolis Colts.

— UtahUtes.com has posted a pre-fall football depth chart.

— Vote for Utah: ESPN is looking for a place to film a "College GameDay" commercial this summer.

— Utezone.com speaks with California prep star Dakarai Tucker, who accepted a scholarship offer to play basketball for Utah.

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hedgehog

Ann Arbor, MI

If Star stays away from an injury he's a 1st round pick. If he improves he game even slightly he's the number 1 pick.

Just imagine the frantic emotions from down south if the Utes score 2 first picks in the last 8 years.

11:18 a.m. May 3, 2012
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Qwest Perfected

Salt Lake City, UT

Star is a serious beast - he was voted by his peers last year as the best defensive lineman in the PAC12.

I hope he has another great year and can stay healthy. The Utes need him up there creating havock in the backfield.

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1:56 p.m. May 3, 2012
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Naval Vet

Philadelphia, PA

idablu:

He DID consider entering this year's draft, but opted to return for his Senior year so he could earn his degree. The DNews did a story on this several weeks back.

Had Star opted to forgo his Senior year, he most More..

2:04 p.m. May 3, 2012
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