Today's Trends On NFL Draft for Monday, July 18, 2011

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(9:46:24 AM) 49ers Have Rookies That Will Contribute Early, But No Immediate Starters – The end to the NFL lockout is in sight, or at least that's what everybody seems to be hoping. At the very least, there's some pretty heavy false hope floating around, and that means it's worth taking another look at the San Francisco 49ers rookie class and what can be expected of them going into training camp. There's a lot of skepticism in regards to their 2011 NFL Draft haul, and it's ... (This story continues here)

(8:37:10 AM) NFL lockout puts rookie free agents in limbo – LOS ANGELES -- Passed over in the NFL Draft, offensive lineman Kris O'Dowd is determined to show pro scouts he can handle a rush. (This story continues here)

(9:02:28 AM) Free-agent rookies waiting for NFL lockout's end – Instead of entering the league after the NFL draft, a group of several hundred college players went into lockout-induced limbo. For the past 2 1/2 months, undrafted players such as former Louisville quarterback Adam... (This story continues here)

(9:57:27 AM) MSU's Kirk Cousins is No. 2 senior QB for NFL draft, Kiper says – ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr., draft expert, has compiled his positional rankings for the NFL draft for 2011 college seniors and juniors, and he rates Michigan State's Kirk Cousins as the No. 2 senior quarterback. (This story continues here)

(8:39:13 AM) Former UGA play King commits to NFL draft – The NFL has yet to set a date for its supplemental draft, but former Georgia running back Caleb King said Tuesday that he will make himself available to be selected. Four days after Georgia declared King academically ineligible for his senior season, King issued a statement through the athletic department saying: “I look forward to pursuing an opportunity at the next level through the NFL’s ... (This story continues here)

(9:45:22 AM) Taking a look at the SEC's NFL draft future – It's never too early to talk about next year's NFL draft, right? Of course not. Well, ESPN colleague Mel Kiper recently made a list of his top-five juniors and seniors at each position and 12 SEC seniors made Kiper's list -- it would have been 13 if not for the dismissal of former Florida cornerback Janoris Jenkins, who is rated as the No. 3 corner on Kiper's list. Here is the list of SEC ... (This story continues here)

(8:47:46 AM) Looking into the Big 12's NFL Draft future – Colleague Mel Kiper Jr. recently put together his top-five juniors and seniors at each position. You'll recognize plenty of the Big 12 talents on his list. Here's where they landed: SENIORS Quarterbacks No. 4: Brandon Weeden , Oklahoma State No. 5: Ryan Tannehill , Texas A&M Running backs No. 1: Cyrus Gray , Texas A&M Fullbacks No. 1: Cody Johnson , Texas Receivers No. 2: Jeff Fuller , Texas A&M ... (This story continues here)

(9:25:30 AM) Ranking Pac-12 NFL draft eligible players – Sure most of you read Phil Steel's preseason magazine -- website here -- and what his publications lack in poetry or design style they make up for in information. In his magazine, he ranks the top draft eligible players at each position. That's obviously an inexact science, but it's interesting nonetheless. We all like rankings, right? You'll notice the Pac-12 certainly does better with ... (This story continues here)

(9:29:49 AM) Fired-up Friday: Take your (draft) pick – You want to know about your rookies. The fun part of the NFL Draft is weighing and debating the merits of guys you haven't even seen in your team's uniform. And one of the great gifts of this year's lockout is that that feeling has lasted well into July. Well, it seems to be almost over, and soon we'll be able to see these rookies actually practicing with their teams and maybe even playing in ... (This story continues here)

(9:29:43 AM) NFL Rumors: Who Will Land Top Cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha? – Whenever NFL free agency gets underway, former Oakland Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha will arguably be the top free agent in all of football. Selected 31st overall by the Raiders in the 2003 NFL Draft, the Cal product has blossomed as a man-to-man cover corner in the National Football League. He's never been a guy who will rack up interceptions, but his coverage skills are so good that NFL ... (This story continues here)