Day 1 practice notes
SMALL-SCHOOL STANDOUTS: Prospects from small schools have a chance at these all-star events to really get on the radar with NFL teams. There were three who stood out on Monday.
Princeton QB Kevin Davidson (6-foot-4, 225 pounds) is as advertised with a big arm and deep-ball accuracy. WR Mason Kinsey from Berry College doesn't look like a Division III player with his route-running and ball skills. And DT Tershawn Wharton from Missouri S&T more than held his own in one-on-one line drills. "It was funny," said one scout. "Some of the big-school kids couldn't compete with him."
COMPETITIVE ROSTERS: More than
one scout mentioned the overall quality of the rosters this year, as opposed to the past. "Scout-friendly," said one.
"I wouldn't be surprised if we see one or two taken later in (Round) 2," added another. "Lots of mid-round picks where teams make or break their drafts."
LATE SCRATCH: According to an East-West official,
Auburn CB Javaris Davis (concussion) was sent home before practices began after event doctors failed to pass him on his physical.
LATE-COMERS: Five players in Monday's National Championship are expected to arrive on Tuesday. One -- Clemson safety Tanner Muse, who initially accepted an invitation -- is not expected to participate this week. The five players include wide receiver Derrick Dillon and linebacker
Michael Divinity Jr. from LSU, and wide receiver Diondre Overton, center Sean Pollard and guard Gage Cervenka from Clemson
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