By Jake Trotter
In case you haven’t gotten your fill of Malcolm Kelly, check out this article by the Cincy Enquirer:
http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/AB/20080410/SPT02/804100369/
NFL
Archived Posts from this Category
274
More Malcolm…
Malcolm Kelly will work on in Norman on April 9, according to a press released sent out by his agents on Tuesday.
Kelly also has workout visits set up with several teams interested in him. He is projected to be one of the first wide receivers to be drafted.
Kelly worked out for Buffalo on Tuesday. He will work out for Minnesota on April 10, Pittsburgh April 10-11, Dallas April 17-18 and Washington April 15-16.
Here’s a press release on a new charitable venture by Malcolm Kelly:
Former University of Oklahoma wide receiver Malcolm Kelly recently announced his plans to enter the 2008 NFL draft. The 21-year-old, All-Big 12 Conference performer will begin his professional football career by publicly endorsing the global charity Mercy Ships at a press conference on February 5 in coordination with the charity’s International Board of Directors Meeting being held at the offices of Clifford Chance at 2001 K St NW, Washington, DC 20006.
Catching up with some OU links from around the country.
* More from the Griffin brothers on OU’s Bedlam win.
* Malcolm Kelly is so good, this mock draft has him going twice.
* Another take on the Bedlam game. Too rough?
* This blogger’s take on Bedlam? OSU’s coaches have lost it.
* Adrian Peterson says he’s good to go for the Pro Bowl.
* While he was in Arizona for the Super Bowl, Adrian Peterson taught kids about money.
* The OU basketball team has convinced someone they can go far.
Good afternoon. Here are some OU-related links to chew on. (Just hit the new Chipotle in Edmond. Good stuff.) - Mike Koehler
* A look around the Big 12 recruiting buzz.
* The Sporting News looks at how Taylor Griffin is rescuing the Sooners.
* Another award for Adrian Peterson.
* Blogger looks ahead to the 2008 Sooner season.
* Five-star defensive end for 2009 likes OU.
* Texas Tech women talk Paris twins.
* How about ranking the Top 200 NFL prospects?
Working the late shift tonight, so here’s a second set of links about OU. - Mike Koehler
* Adrian Peterson is one of the NFL running backs that did right in the 2007 season.
* More draft brainiacs in action. Here’s a composite rankings for WR.
* Observations on the OU women’s troubles.
By Blake Jackson
NFL Draft analysts aren’t expecting Malcolm Kelly’s draft position to be affected by his disappearance in the Fiesta Bowl or the declaration of other top junior wideouts DeSean Jackson, Mario Manningham and James Hardy.
Several early mock drafts — including those on ESPN, Yardbarker, Rivals.com — have Kelly going in the middle to late-mid first round. In almost every instance, that’s just after Cal’s Jackson and before either Manningham or Hardy.
ESPN.com’s Todd McShay has Kelly going No. 19 to the Philadelphia Eagles as the second wideout off the board. He writes:
“Current Eagles OTs Jon Runyan and William Thomas aren’t getting any younger, so Jeffrey Otah (Pittsburgh) and Michael Oher (Mississippi) are possibilities here. However, the Eagles are still in search of a big-play threat at wide receiver and Kelly could finally be the answer. Unlike most big receivers, he’s a smooth route-runner who knows how to separate from man-to-man coverage. Kelly also might have the strongest hands of any receiver in this year’s class. ”
Over at Yardbarker, Paul Schackman hands Kelly to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at No. 20:
“Joey Galloway is nearing the end of his fabulous career and it is time to look for playmakers to step in. Kelly is the best receiver remaining on the board, and a big play receiver who can help stretch the field. Offensive tackle is also an option here.”
Rivals.com draft analyst Frank Coyle has Kelly going to the Houston Texans at No. 18:
“The Texans are looking to add a standout playmaker opposite Andre Johnson.”
It’s worth noting that Coyle is the only analyst I’ve found to list another Sooner among his expected first round draftees. He expects Oklahoma cornerback Reggie Smith to go No. 10 overall to the New Orleans Saints — I’m with Coyle on Kelly’s placement, but I don’t think I can make the lottery leap with Smith.
So far, I haven’t seen anything about Curtis Lofton, although most early mock drafts only plot out the first round. Following the NFL Draft is one of my favorite things to do as a sports fan. I’ll keep you posted if I hear/read anything else.
Good Tuesday morning everybody. Here’s some rockin’ links, including a slew of mock NFL drafts.
* Sooners still chasing a Texas Tech-committed lineman.
* Assorted recruiting notes from SoonerScoop. Julio Jones in this weekend.
* Really interesting look at how recruiting class rankings compare to team rankings. Good work, Sunday morning QB.
* Great video and blog from the Houston Chron talking to Jim Brown and Adrian Peterson.
* First, Rivals checks in with its mock draft which has Reggie Smith going at No. 10?!?
* How about Malcolm Kelly in the first round to the Eagles?
* Buffalo Bills fans debate Limas Sweed vs. Malcolm Kelly.
* Quick quiz: How many Sooners in this year’s Super Bowl? Answer here.
* Another draft has Reggie going to the Texans.
* Big-time safety Victor Johnson did not commit this weekend to OU.
* The Tuscon Citizen has OU ranked No. 4 for next fall.
* Could the Steelers be interested in Malcolm Kelly?
* Malcolm Kelly has some mad rapping skillz.
* Vikings fans can’t get enough Adrian Peterson stuff.
* Early fantasy look at next NFL season has AD sitting pretty high.
* Paul Thompson to the Titans.
* Where could Malcolm Kelly go? Here’s an early mock draft. And another.
* An early look at spring rosters in the Big 12, from the Columbia (Mo.) Tribune.
