While not as athletic as the quarterbacks Chip Kelly featured at Oregon, Matt Barkley's intelligence, quick set-up and delivery and accuracy (especially on the move) make him an intriguing fit in high-tempo attack that already boasts plenty of playmakers. ...more

Teams swinging for the fences in the first round often come up empty, but a more measured, logical approach often results in better players drafted in later rounds. No one did that better Friday night than last year's Super Bowl opponents. Which other teams fared well in rounds two and three? ...more

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 last time the Buccaneers traded a bounty of draft picks to the Jets, Keyshawn Johnson became a key piece of the Super Bowl XXXVII team. Will Greg Schiano and GM Mark Dominik accelerate their 'Young Bucs' rebuild to acquire another potential J-E-T-S castoff? ...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

Utah's Star Lotulelei, Georgia's Jarvis Jones and Houston's D.J. Hayden each possess the talent to warrant a high selection in the 2013 NFL Draft. A more troubling connection between the three, however, is that each has been red-flagged medically, which could have disastrous impact on their draft stock. ...more

Houston cornerback D.J. Hayden nearly died in November after a freak hit in practice tore a vein in his heart. He sure looked healthy Monday, however, clocking in with an unofficial time of 4.33 in the 40-yard dash before tweaking his hamstring. ...more

CEO Banner cites QB, pass rush as keys to sustained success ...more

Star Lotulelei, NFLDraftScout.com's top-ranked DT, is undergoing tests to find cause of heart issue. ...more