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Risers and Sliders

Draft prospects on the move after pro-day workouts

Posted: Thursday March 8, 2007 3:43PM; Updated: Thursday March 8, 2007 3:43PM
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Florida safety Reggie Nelson is one of the fastest-rising draft prospects.
Florida safety Reggie Nelson is one of the fastest-rising draft prospects.
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The NFL combine is barely a week old and college pro days are already in full swing. Scouts from around the league are criss-crossing the country continuing the search for NFL talent. As a result, there has been movement on draft boards.

Risers

1) Reggie Nelson/S/Florida: After disappointing results at the combine, Nelson lit it up on Wednesday in Gainesville. He ran almost two-tenths faster in his 40, clocking in the low 4.3-second range. He also looked spectacular in drills and will now battle to be the second safety chosen in April.

2) Adam Carriker/DL/Nebraska: The Cornhusker defender was solid at the combine and improved his marks on Wednesday. Carriker was timed in the mid-4.7s on Nebraska's fast track. That still translates to a 4.85 when adjusted for the favorable conditions.

3) Paul Mosely/RB/Baylor: The underrated ball-carrier ran much faster than expected. Considered a slow-footed plodder on the inside, Mosely was timed at 4.60 after weighing in at 240 pounds.

4) Brady Quinn/QB/Notre Dame: While it may be unfair to put Quinn in the category of "riser," he did enough last weekend to salvage his sagging draft stock. Quinn only threw the ball for scouts, but he did a good job. Connecting on all but three of his passes, he displayed a sharp arm and has solidified himself as a top-five selection.

5) Marvin White/S/TCU: The athletic safety bettered his combine times by almost one-tenth of a second in less-than-favorable conditions, running in the low 4.5 range.

6) J.P. Bekasiak/DL/Toledo: Weighing in just under 300-pounds, Bekasiak ran his 40s in an average of 5.10 and completed 33 repetitions of 225 pounds on the bench press. Bekasiak is being considered by several 3-4 teams as a two-gap lineman.

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