The Minnesota Vikings were the big winners of the first round but the 49ers, Rams, Steelers and Bengals also made moves that could pay off immediately. Which teams, on the other hand, made head-scratching picks in the top 32? Rob Rang grades each selection of the first round. ...more

The good news for Patriots fans is that they still have Bill Belichick, Tom Brady and exciting young talent on defense. The bad news? They only have five picks in the 2013 draft, including zero in rounds 4-6, which could once again make the Patriots one to watch for trade activity. ...more

Rang's Gang is the collective answer to the question I'm most often asked: "If you were running a team and you needed a (insert position), who would you take?" ...more

Attempting to prove he's well on his way to recovering from the torn ACL suffered on Nov. 24, Florida State pass rusher Cornellius 'Tank' Carradine worked out for scouts on Saturday. He was clocked at 4.93 seconds in the 40-yard dash, according to a high-ranking league source. ...more

A shared vision by the Seattle coaching staff and personnel department has transformed the Seahawks into a potential powerhouse. With many of their best players still playing for relatively cheap rookie contracts, Seattle was once again aggressive this off-season. But will it pay off with a Super Bowl? ...more

Representatives from half of the NFL were on hand to see OL Luke Marquardt work out Thursday. At nearly 6-9, 315-pounds, Marquardt is an imposing physical specimen who was invited to the combine but was unable to work out there due to a broken foot. Eight NFL teams have requested meetings with Marquardt, who's expected to be the first Cougar drafted since Christian Okoye in 1987. ...more

Eddie Lacy, the 5-foot-11, 230-pound Alabama running back, didn't have a bad time but it wasn't fast enough to cement him as a first round lock. ...more

The Utah defensive tackle has passed "at least 10 tests" to his heart since a routine test at the combine raised alarm. Surprisingly, the NFL is not requesting he return for a combine re-check, signaling that the league is comfortable with Lotulelei's health. The more important question is are individual NFL teams just as satisfied? If so, Star could be assured of a top 10 selection. ...more

A fractured left wrist kept Kiko Alonso, NFLDraftScout.com's No. 3-rated inside linebacker, from participating at the Senior Bowl and combine. According to a letter sent to all 32 NFL teams, the 2012 Rose Bowl Defensive MVP has been cleared by Dr. Timothy McAdams, the orthopedic surgeon for the San Francisco 49ers. ...more

How much stock should scouts place in a dominating Senior Bowl performance? NFLDraftScout.com analysts Dane Brugler and Rob Rang differ on where Washington cornerback Desmond Trufant's stock stood before and after the 'breakout' effort in Mobile, Ala. ...more