The Eagles brought in Missouri tight end Chase Coffman for a visit earlier this week, according to a report by Ed Thompson of Scout.com.

NFL.com's Mike Mayock has Coffman ranked as his No. 5 tight end.

Our friend Scott Wright of draftcountdown.com also has Coffman ranked fifth.

At 6-foot-6, 244 pounds, Coffman set an NCAA record for receptions by a tight end with 247.

Here are some video highlights of Coffman:

The word constantly associated with Maryland wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey is speed.

And for good reason.

He turned in the fastest 40-time of any player at the Scouting Combine, running a 4.30.

That, along with his size (6-foot-2), has draft junkies drooling.

But there are also critics, who say he isn't polished as a receiver and might take several years to adjust to the NFL.

"He's not a finished product," Maryland coach Ralph Friedgen told The Baltimore Sun. "I think he's 60 percent of what he's going to be. I think there's a lot of room for improvement because of that work ethic. I'm very confident that in time, he'll be one of the top receivers."

MTC's draft guru Scott Wright from draftcountdown.com had a similar assessment, saying Heyward-Bey has a world of potential but a high bust factor as well.

At Maryland, Heyward-Bey finished his career second all-time in receiving yards, third in receptions and tied for third in touchdown catches.

To gain better insight on his career with the Terps, we called on reporter Patrick Stevens from The Washington Times.

Q: What are Heyward-Bey's strengths that make him a top-rated wide receiver prospect?

A: Heyward-Bey's most coveted skill was and remains speed, and it obviously is what attracted him a lot of attention at the combine. He was primarily a track guy in high school, and his football exploits pretty much amounted to his quarterback throwing it as far as he could and Heyward-Bey outrunning whatever unfortunate defensive back was stuck covering him. Heyward-Bey's college highlight reel (video below) is littered with moments in which he used his size and speed to do things many other guys cannot.

Q: What are some things about him that concern NFL scouts?

A: No one is going to pretend Heyward-Bey is a polished product, and he still has work to do as a route-runner. And although college stats don't always translate to the professional level, it has to be a bit unsettling that Heyward-Bey managed only 42 receptions last fall. Some of that is play-calling. Some of that is opponents' coverage decisions. And some of that is simply an inability to get open as much as you'd think someone as fast as Heyward-Bey would. If Heyward-Bey can learn how to change direction as quickly as he runs in a straight line (and he's better than he was three years ago), though, a lot of concerns would be alleviated.

Q: Describe Heyward-Bey's personality. What was he like with the media, his coaches and teammates?

A: Heyward-Bey is an engaging guy, someone with a love for movies (a big fan of Michael Bay) and a winning smile. He's also smart enough to realize people are all-too-eager to exploit him and made certain to maintain a healthy distance with a lot of people outside the Maryland program while he was on campus (read more on this here). Heyward-Bey was routinely praised by coaches and teammates for his work ethic.

Q: What was Heyward-Bey's signature moment at Maryland?

A: It was probably as a redshirt freshman, when he caught touchdown passes of 65 and 96 yards in a 14-13 defeat of Miami. Both were long throws from Sam Hollenbach, and Heyward-Bey simply outran cornerbacks from a vaunted program to carry Maryland to an unlikely victory.

As for this past season, Heyward-Bey turned a couple screen passes (in losses at Middle Tennessee and Virginia Tech) into long touchdowns and also had a 76-yard run to spark a second-half comeback at Clemson. But the Miami game was probably what will be remembered the most.

Q: Do you have a story or anecdote about Heyward-Bey from having covered him that might be of interest to our readers? Maybe something people might not know about him?

A: The thing that always struck me about Heyward-Bey was just how he carried himself --- and a lot of that stems from his friendship with Kansas City receiver Devard Darling, who was with Baltimore when Heyward-Bey played at a high school not far from the Ravens' practice complex. That translated into dealings with the media; he usually rewarded well-thought questions with well-thought answers, and provided empty stock replies to boring questions that clearly didn't require much mental exertion from reporters. It was a common reminder of how perceptive Heyward-Bey is, and there's no question it's a trait that serves him well on several levels.

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According to The Sun, the Eagles, Ravens and Dolphins have held private workouts with Heyward-Bey.

NFL.com's Mike Mayock has Heyward-Bey ranked as his fourth-best receiver.

SI.com's Don Banks has the Chargers taking Heyward-Bey with the 16th pick.

NFL.com's Bucky Brooks ranks Heyward-Bey fourth among wide receivers.

Scott Wright of draftcountdown.com has the Bears taking Heyward-Bey with the 18th pick.

The National Football Post has Heyward-Bey falling to the Raiders at No. 40.

Steve Wyche of NFL.com has the Ravens taking Heyward-Bey at No. 26.

Scouts, Inc. ranks Heyward-Bey its 25th-best prospect overall.

Chris Steuber of Scout.com has the Vikings taking Heyward-Bey at No. 22.

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Last week, a reader asked me to compile a list of draft prospects the Eagles have reportedly shown interest in.

Since we're a blog for the people here at MTC, I've decided to do just that.

In parentheses, I've included the date of the report. Each item attributes the report to a specific source.

Now it's important to note that the Eagles could easily draft a player not on this list, someone they haven't even worked out or hosted for a visit.

And it's also important to note that I probably missed some guys. So e-mail me with the link if you've got a prospect for me to add. And bookmark this link so you can keep coming back to it over the next couple of weeks. I'll keep it as updated as possible.

UPDATE: Thanks to reader Adam for helping with names to update the list already. Again, I'm sure I'm still missing some so freel free to e-mail me.

The list:

Kory Sheets, RB, Purdue -- Profootballtalk.com reports that he's visited the Eagles. (4/15)

Hakeem Nicks, WR, North Carolina -- Profootballtalk.com reports that he's visiting the Eagles. (4/15)

Bradley Fletcher, CB, Iowa -- Profootballtalk.com reports that he's scheduled for a visit with the Eagles. (4/14)

J'Nathan Bullock, Cleveland State -- Profootballtalk.com reports that the Eagles were one of the teams in attendance for his workout. (4/14)

Chase Coffman, TE, Iowa -- Scout.com reports that he took an official visit with the Eagles. (4/11)

Nic Harris, S, Oklahoma -- Scout.com reports that the Eagles interviewed him at the Scouting Combine. (4/8)

Chris Pressley, FB, Wisconsin -- The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports that he had a visit with the Eagles. (4/8)

Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois -- The Sporting News reports that he has visited the Eagles. (4/8)

Pat White, QB, West Virginia -- Scout.com reports that he is scheduled to work out for the Eagles. (4/7)

Rashad Johnson, S, Alabama -- Profootballtalk.com reports that he will be visiting the Eagles. (4/5)

Rashad Jennings, RB, Liberty -- Scout.com reports that the Eagles have worked him out. (4/4)

Kevin Huber, P, Cincinnati -- Profootballtalk.com reports that the Eagles attended his private workout along with several other teams. (4/3)

Eugene Monroe, OT, Virginia -- The Inquirer reports that he had a pre-draft visit scheduled with the Eagles. (4/3)

Sean Smith, CB, Utah -- Profootballtalk.com reports that the Eagles had a visit and private workout scheduled with him. (4/2)

Augustus Parrish, OT, Kent State -- Scout.com reports that he had a scheduled workout with the Eagles. (4/2)

Andre Smith, OT, Alabama -- NFL.com reports that he had a workout scheduled with the Eagles. (4/2)

Robert Ayers, DE, Tennessee -- Profootballtalk.com reports that he had a visit set up with the Eagles. (3/31)

Lawrence Lovell, OL, Stony Brook -- Profootballtalk.com reports that the Eagles are showing interest in him. (3/31)

LeSean McCoy, RB, Pittsburgh -- The Inquirer's Birds' Eye View reports he has a pre-draft workout scheduled with the Eagles. (3/31)

Derrick Williams, WR, Penn State -- Scout.com reports that Williams says he's worked out for the Eagles.

Eric Wood, C, Louisville -- NFL.com reports that the Eagles have worked him out. (3/30)

Lawrence Sidbury, Jr., DE/LB, Richmond -- NFL. com reports that he has a visit set up with the Eagles. (3/30)

Jared Cook, TE, South Carolina -- The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports that the Eagles were one of the teams represented at his Pro Day. (3/30)

D.J. Boldin, WR, Wake Forest -- Profootballtalk.com reports that the Eagles held a private workout with him. (3/29)

Donald Brown, RB, UConn -- He tells WIP and NFL.com that the Eagles have shown interest in him. (3/29)

John Nalbone, TE, Monmouth -- Profootballtalk.com reports that the Eagles had scheduled a private workout with him. (3/28)

Eben Britton, OT, Arizona -- Scout.com reports that the Eagles have held a private workout with him. (3/28)

Patrick Chung, DB, Oregon -- Scout.com reports that the Eagles were one of several teams that had scheduled a workout with him.

Rich Ohrnberger, OL, Penn State -- Profootballtalk.com reports that he had a private workout scheduled with the Eagles. (3/27)

Louis Delmas, S, Western Michigan -- Profootballtalk.com reports that he was scheduled for a private workout with the Eagles. (3/26)

Corenelius Ingram, TE, Florida -- Profootballtalk.com reports that the Eagles had a workout scheduled with him. (3/26)

Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Maryland -- The Baltimore Sun reports that he has privately worked out with the Eagles. (3/26)

Sammie Lee Hill, DT, Stillman -- Profootballtalk.com reports that he had a scheduled visit with the Eagles.

DeAngelo Willingham, CB, Tennessee -- Profootballtalk.com reports that the Eagles held a private workout with him. (3/23)

Mike Mickens, CB, Cincinnati -- Scout.com reports that the Eagles had scheduled a workout with him.

Kevin Barnes, CB, Maryland -- Profootballtalk.com reports that the Eagles had a workout scheduled with him. (3/18)

Everette Brown, DE/LB, Florida State -- NFL.com reports that the Eagles were in attendance to see him at FSU's Pro Day. (3/16)

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A new feature we're excited to start today here at MTC.

With the draft just 19 days away, we're going to run draft profiles of several first-round prospects.

I've contacted beat writers, who covered the players in college for a set of questions and answers. Then we'll run through some mock draft projections, and hopefully a YouTube highlight video.

We start with Oklahoma State tight end Brandon Pettigrew.

Measurables: 6 foot 5, 263 pounds; 4.83 forty at the combine (14th among tight ends)

Unlike other top-rated tight ends we've seen in recent years, Pettigrew's athleticism and ability as a receiver are not what make him stand out. Instead, draft gurus point to his size and ability as a blocker.

He was a four-year starter with the Cowboys, but ran into some off-the-field trouble last year. Per Dave Hutchinson of The Newark Star-Ledger:

In June he pleaded guilty to a reduced charge in connection with an attack on a Stillwater, Okla., police officer five months earlier. He had been charged with felony assault and battery on a police officer, but in a plea bargain pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery. Pettigrew also pleaded guilty to public intoxication in the incident, a misdemeanor. Along with getting fined, he was put on one year's probation.

Here is our Q&A with Scott Wright, who covers Oklahoma State for The Oklahoman. Note: This is different from the Scott Wright from draftcountdown.com who does our weekly Q&As at MTC.

Q: Describe Pettigrew’s strengths and weaknesses as a receiver.

A: Since the NFL Scouting Combine, there has been a lot of concern about Pettigrew's speed, running in the mid-4.8s in the 40. But just because he isn't a sprinter doesn't mean he won't be extremely valuable in the passing game. He has good hands and he's a load to take down when he has the ball. He's a move-the-chains type of receiver, and a good red-zone target, even though he didn't catch a TD pass his senior season.

Editor's note: Extra points to Scott for using "move-the-chains" in his response.

Q: What was Pettigrew like as a blocker in college?
 
A: Pettigrew was a big-time blocker at Oklahoma State. He's a big part of the reason OSU led the Big 12 in rushing the last three years. If he wanted to put on 40 pounds, he'd be a first-round draft choice at left tackle. It's the combination of blocking and receiving skills that make him special. He's the type of tight end that can be on the field on every down, regardless of the situation.

Q: What is his personality like? Is Pettigrew good with the media? Did he have a good relationship with teammates and coaches?
 
A: I wouldn't say Pettigrew is good with the media, but he isn't bad. He's very friendly, but a little on the quiet side. On the team, people love him. He's a guy other players looked to for motivation and leadership. I haven't heard any stories about other players or coaches ever having run-ins with him. And according to all my sources and my own experiences with him, the arrest in early 2008 was an isolated incident, not a character trait. He hasn't had any other off-field issues, legal or otherwise.

Q: What was Pettigrew’s signature moment at Oklahoma State?
 
A: You have to go back to 2007, when Pettigrew caught a four-yard pass and broke free for a 54-yard touchdown with less than two minutes left against Texas Tech. He ran through a couple tackles, stiff-armed a DB at the 10-yard line and dove into the end zone, earning the nickname "Superman" for the rest of the season. He also had a similar scoring play later in the year. The TD against Tech turned out to be the game-winner in a classic 49-45 shootout that was immediately forgotten.

Here's the YouTube link of the touchdown.

And here's why it was forgotten.

Editor's note: The second clip is one of my all-time favorites. I don't want to give it away, but I quote it at least once a week in conversation. Definitely worth a click.

Q: Do you have a story/anecdote about Pettigrew that stands out from having covered him? Is there something about him our readers might not know?
 
A: Too many tight ends in the college game want to be receivers and view blocking as a job requirement. Pettigrew enjoys blocking almost as much as catching passes. I was once told a story from a game a couple years ago when the offense came to the sideline during a drive and Pettigrew was begging the offensive coordinator to call a specific running play, a counter draw that required him to seal off the edge. In essence, he told the coach, "Run this play. I'm killing my guy." Not many tight ends beg their coordinators to run the ball behind them, but Pettigrew puts winning ahead of all else.

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NFL.com's Mike Mayock names Pettigrew his top tight end, saying "Old-school TE like Jason Witten, not a blazer."

SI.com's Don Banks has the Falcons taking Pettigrew with the 24th pick:

With both Cushing and Matthews gone, the Falcons aren't going to get the outside linebacker help they covet. That makes Pettigrew again a prime target. Atlanta's ground-heavy offense could use a blocking-first tight end who's physical enough to seal off defensive ends in the running game.

The National Football Post has the Eagles taking Pettigrew with the 28th pick:

The Eagles need to find a tight end who can handle defensive ends on the edge. Pettigrew is a receiving/blocking option who would instantly upgrade the position in Philadelphia.

Steve Wyche of NFL.com has Pettigrew dropping out of the first round.

Scott Wright of draftcountdown.com has the Eagles taking Pettigrew with the 21st pick:

Brandon Pettigrew is the consensus top tight end in this draft and while he isn’t a dynamic receiving threat like Kellen Winslow or Vernon Davis he is a very good all-around player who excels as both a pass catcher and blocker. There are some who feel Pettigrew could go earlier than this but his lack of speed may keep him out of the Top 20.

Scouts, Inc. ranks Pettigrew its top tight end and 18th-best player overall.

Chris Steuber of Scout.com has the Eagles taking Pettigrew with the 28th pick:

The Eagles have to add a TE who can block and catch, and even though Pettigrew isn't the fastest option, you can't deny his talent on the field.

The National Football Post has Pettigrew as its second-best tight end behind Shawn Nelson of Southern Miss.

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Time for our weekly five questions with Scott Wright from draftcountdown.com.

As always, if you have specific questions for Scott, e-mail me and I'll try to get to them.

Q: There were reports last week that North Carolina WR Hakeem Nicks had put on a considerable amount of weight. How concerning is that, and what do you make of Nicks as a prospect?

A: Nicks was supposedly hurt and hadn’t been able to work out, but that is still no excuse for putting on so much weight (14-16 pounds) in less than a month's time.  It’s not a deal-breaker, but it definitely raises some red flags and could put his first-round status in jeopardy.  For a guy who is kind of on that late first / early second-round fringe, it certainly didn’t help his cause.

Q: A little curveball here. The Eagles may expect cornerback Jack Ikegwuonu to contribute this season. What did you think of the Wisconsin cornerback as a prospect going into last year’s draft?

A: Here was my scouting report on him from last year:

Grade:  2 Star / Mid-Rounder

Strengths: Nice size and bulk...Very tough, strong and physical...Is quick to react, gets a great break on the ball ...Excellent instincts and awareness...Reliable tackler..Will deliver the big hit...Excels at getting a jam at the line...Uses his hands well... Athletic with good change of direction.... Will come up to support the run... Has some versatility.

Weaknesses: Doesn't have great timed speed or quickness... Lacks a burst to recover... Hips are not fluid and he will struggle to turn and run with pro wideouts... Is too aggressive at times and takes a lot of risks... Struggles to match up in off-man coverage... Ran into trouble off the field and character's a concern... Has some major health issues.

Notes: He profiles as a zone corner at the next level..Could've been a 2nd or 3rd round pick at one point but with the legal troubles and his availability for the '08 season still up in the air he is likely to freefall on Draft Day... Talented prospect with a lot of question marks but he could be a steal for some team that is willing to take a risk and be patient.

There was a time before he got hurt that some were looking at Ikegwuonu as a potential first-round pick so value-wise he was a nice choice late in the fourth round.  It will still probably be another year before he is completely recovered from that devastating knee injury, but he is certainly talented and could contribute at either corner or safety for the Eagles.

Q: What do you make of Penn State product Aaron Maybin? Is he a guy who will need a specific system to excel?

A: Best-case scenario Maybin could be the next Terrell Suggs, but personally I feel he’s one of the most overrated prospects in this draft.  Maybin is probably going to go in the top 10-13 picks, but I wouldn’t touch him until late round one (at the earliest) for a number of reasons.  First of all, he just isn’t ready for the NFL.  He only played two seasons of college ball and was basically just a one-year wonder so there isn’t an extensive on-field resume to evaluate.  Remember, his teammate Maurice Evans put up very similar statistics in 2007, yet he fell way off in 2008 and probably won’t even be drafted.  Also, despite Maybin’s best efforts to bulk up, he still has a long way to go in terms of his physical development.  Then there is the question of position because he looks like a classic ‘tweener in that he’s not big enough to play defensive end, but may not be fast enough to play outside linebacker.  For a guy with so much riding on his athleticism and physical tools, Maybin was not overly impressive at the Scouting Combine, and while he did improve his workout numbers at the Penn St. Pro Day, you have to take into account the fast surface they were running on.  When most of those Nittany Lions improve their forty times by one or two tenths of a second, it has to send up warning signals.  The final factor is the program pedigree, and for one reason or another, Penn St. defensive lineman just do not have an impressive track record in the NFL.  Courtney Brown, Michael Haynes, Jimmy Kennedy, etc.  I see Maybin as a 3-4 outside linebacker at the next level, and while there is no denying he has a world of potential, I would not be willing to risk an early first-round pick on someone with so many question marks.

Q: Compare the three USC linebackers expected to be selected in the first round.

A: It would have been absurd to suggest six months ago, but there is a real good chance that Clay Matthews will be selected ahead of both Rey Maualuga and Brian Cushing.  Here is how I would quickly describe the three:  Maualuga is the tough, physical inside linebacker whose best fit would probably come in a 3-4 scheme; Matthews is more of the 3-4 pass-rushing outside linebacker, while Cushing is a strongside guy in a 4-3.  As you said, all three are probably first-round picks.

Q: To continue our sleeper series, please give us an underrated prospect and a small-school sleeper at wide receiver.

A: My top small-school wide receiver is Ramses Barden out of Cal Poly.  A rare physical specimen at a legit 6-6 and 229 pounds, Barden is a phenomenal athlete, and while he doesn’t have elite speed or a great burst, he is a long-strider who plays a little faster than he times.  I think Barden could ultimately be a second- or third-round pick.

In terms of underrated wideouts, I’d single out two guys.  The first is Sammie Stroughter from Oregon St., who doesn’t have the ideal size or speed you look for, but was very productive and is also a terrific return man.  The other guy is Brennan Marion from Tulsa, who averaged 28.7 yards per catch in his two seasons with the Golden Hurricanes.  Marion has been limited by an injury during the pre-draft process but I think he could be a nice late round steal for someone.

Last week over at Eagletarian, Paul Domowitch wrote that he, NFL Network's Mike Mayock and Ron Jaworski all felt that Georgia's Knowshon Moreno and Connecticut's Donald Brown were the best fits for the Birds among the top running back prospects.

Brown participated in UConn's Pro Day last week, looking to show scouts his abilities as a receiver. He also benched 225 pounds 17 times, a workout he didn't participate in during the combine because of a reported banged-up shoulder.

"He looked great, very quick feet, and he caught the ball -- which is very important for Donald Brown -- extremely well," said NFL Network's Mike Mayock who was in attendance to see the workout.

Mayock has Brown second on his list of running backs.

Meanwhile, NFL Network analyst Charles Davis said Brown's name deserves to be mentioned in any discussion involving this year's top running back prospects.

"What I took away from talking with different teams was his ability to handle carries, eat carries and grind down defenses," Davis said. "A lot of teams that played against him felt like they were holding him down, and then by the end of the game, he had absolutely shredded them. His work ethic, second to none. This guy is a flat-out player, pushing Knowshon Moreno hard for the running back spot, either top or No. 2."

Mayock interviewed Brown and asked him how he felt he performed as a blocker.

"It's definitely progressed over the years," Brown said. "And I had it down pat this year so it's something I'm comfortable with."

And are the Eagles showing any interest in him?

"There's been a dozen teams showing interest right now," Brown told Mayock. "I have visits set up to San Diego, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, the Jets, so we're hearing from a lot of different organizations right now."

WIP's Howard Eskin interviewed Brown last week and asked him about the possibility of playing in Philadelphia.

"You never know. There's a great chance that that could happen," Brown said. " ... There's been talk with the Eagles. I'm actually supposed to visit the Eagles in the beginning of April for a visit so we'll see what happens."

Brown is from Atlantic Highlands, N.J.

"That'd be great. Being close to home," he said. "My parents and family and friends would be able to come to the majority of my games so that'd be great."

Brown said he believes his visit with the Birds is on April 7.

"When you go to the team visits, it's strictly nothing physical. It's just more interviews and talking more football," he said.

So what do you think? Would Brown be a good fit?

As is the case every year, results for the Wonderlic test have been leaked.

The exam contains 50 questions, and prospects at the Scouting Combine have 12 minutes to fill out those multiple-choice bubbles.

Results are supposed to be kept confidential, but that pretty much never happens.

Dan Pompei of the Chicago Tribune has the scores.

Among quarterbacks, Georgia's Matthew Stafford fared well, scoring a 38. USC's Mark Sanchez posted a 28, while Kansas State's Josh Freeman scored a 27.

As a point of reference, Matt Ryan reportedly scored a 32 last year, and Joe Flacco scored a 27.

Here are the other scores Pompei was able to get his hands on:

Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech - 15

Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Maryland - 14

Percy Harvin, WR, Florida - 12

Hakeem Nicks, WR, North Carolina - 11

Andre Smith, OT, Alabama - 17

Eben Britton, OT, Arizona - 31

Eugene Monroe, OT, Virginia - 24

Michael Oher, OT, Ole Miss - 19

Jason Smith, OT, Baylor - 23

Rey Maualuga, LB, USC - 15

Clay Matthews, LB, USC - 27

Brian Cushing, LB, USC - 23

Kevin Barnes, CB, Maryland - 41

Louis Delmas, Safety, Western Michigan - 12

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Donte' Stallworth's attorney denies reports that tests show the wide receiver was driving drunk when he allegedly struck and killed a pedestrian last week in Miami Beach.

According to Stallworth's lawyer, Christopher Lyons, results of have not yet been released.

The Miami Herald and WFOR-CBS4 reported last week that Stallworth's blood-alcohol level was 0.14. The legal limit is 0.08.

Miami TV station WSVN reported that his blood-alcohol level was 0.12.

Time for our weekly Q&A session with Scott Wright of draftcountdown.com:

Q: A Baltimore Sun report last week had the Eagles as one of the teams arranging for a private workout with Maryland wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey. Give us your take on Heyward-Bey, what his strengths/weaknesses are, and how quickly he could make an impact.

A: Here is my scouting report on Heyward-Bey:

6-1 5/8     210 lbs.     4.30

Strengths: A smooth, fluid athlete...Long strider with rare speed...Explosive with great acceleration and a burst...Quick and agile...Terrific height and bulk with long arms...Excellent leaper...Nice body control and ball skills...Tough and not afraid to work the middle...Vertical threat who can separate...Also a dangerous weapon on reverses...Great work ethic...Could also contribute  as a return man...Still has a ton of upside.

Weaknesses: Is inconsistent catching the ball and does not have great natural hands...Questionable instincts and awareness...Still very raw as a route runner...Not much wiggle and won't make people miss...Doesn't break a lot of tackles...Average strength...Marginal blocker...Has little or no special teams experience...Wasn't real productive.. Workout Warrior?

Notes: A three-year starter in the ACC...Was a track All-American in high school...Redshirted in 2005...A two-time All-ACC selection...Featured prominently in the Maryland record books, ranking second in career receiving yards, third in receptions and is tied for third in touchdown catches...Was grossly underutilized in the Terrapins offense and the quarterback play left much to be desired as well...Dynamic playmaker who is a threat to score every time he touches the ball...Intriguing prospect with top-flight measurables but might be a better athlete than football player...Boom or Bust type who will require some patience and development but he has all the tools to be a No. 1 wideout in the NFL.

The bottom line is “DHB” has a world of potential, but he also has a high bust factor as well.  Some have even compared him to Troy Williamson.  He isn’t the type of guy you expect to come in and be a stud right away, but if everything breaks right he could be a true No. 1 target with a few years of development.

Q: I was asked on a radio show last week about the possibility of the Eagles taking a running back with one of their first-round picks. While it makes sense to an extent, I’m not sure they’d use one of those picks on a guy who might only touch the ball seven or eight times a game. Who are some of the running backs in the later rounds that you think could be players?

A: It obviously depends on what type of guy they are looking for, but here are some mid-to –late round running backs who I feel can be good backups in the NFL:

Mike Goodson, RB, Texas A&M – Underrated prospect who came out is a junior.  Great athlete with excellent speed and also a very good receiver.

James Davis, RB, Clemson – Was the No. 1 senior running back heading into the 2008 season.  I feel he has starting potential in the right situation.

Javon Ringer, RB, Michigan St. – Productive runner with average physical tools and top-notch intangibles who carried the ball 390 times as a senior.

Jeremiah Johnson, Oregon – Has durability concerns and lacks elite timed speed but he plays fast, is a big play threat and can do a little bit of everything.

Kory Sheets, RB, Purdue – Average size but is a threat as a runner, receiver and return man.

Q: What happened at Andre Smith’s Pro Day? There seem to have been conflicting reports.

A: It wasn’t as bad as some made it out to be.  Smith’s biggest mistake was taking his shirt off, and that footage of him running the forty is forever embedded in the minds of anyone who saw it.  However, there aren’t many 330 pounders who do look good with their shirts off.  I have been going to the Senior Bowl weigh-in for a number of years, and offensive linemen just aren’t going to win best body contests at the beach.

Smith’s numbers in the timed events were solid, albeit not spectacular, but he did do a nice job in the positional drills, and for many that’s what really counts.  Ultimately Smith is simply too talented to fall out of the Top 10 overall picks.

Q: Compare Jason Smith and Eugene Monroe, the two tackles that are expected to go early.

A: Jason Smith and Eugene Monroe actually carry very similar grades and I have them at No. 3 and No. 5 in my overall rankings.  Smith just has a little more upside which is why I gave him the slight edge.  As far as their games go, Smith is a better a pass blocker, but Monroe is a little more well-rounded in terms of pass pro and run blocking.  Both should come off the board in the top 4-6 picks.

Q: We’ll continue our “sleeper” question. Last week you told us your definition of a sleeper. So please give us a small-school player and an underrated prospect at quarterback.

A: My top small-school quarterback is Rhett Bomar from Sam Houston St., who I actually feel is the No. 4 signal caller in this draft.  Bomar may have played at a low-level program, but he is a big-time talent, and he was actually one of the nation's top recruits coming out of high school.  Unfortunately, after a nice start to his career at Oklahoma, he ran into some trouble with the NCAA, which led to his dismissal.  You have to wonder if Bomar would have won a Heisman Trophy and been a first round pick had he remained with the Sooners…  Bomar was easily the most impressive quarterback at the Senior Bowl in my opinion, displaying a strong arm and quick release, and personally I’d start considering him as early as Round 2, although he’ll probably be chosen somewhere in the 3-5 range.  Honorable mention goes to Mike Reilly from Central Washington and Jason Boltus from Hartwick College.

As far as an underrated prospect, I’d single out Stephen McGee from Texas A&M.  He has the physical tools you look for and is a good athlete, but wasn’t really able to maximize his potential in college because he was not a good fit for the Aggies' offensive scheme.  However, he had strong showings at the East / West Shrine Game and the Scouting Combine and could be a nice mid-to-late round pick for someone.

About to head down to the Wachovia Center to check out the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. My buddy MC from "MC's pick of the week" came up huge with an extra ticket for his friend and blogger.

But before I hop on the subway, I thought I'd include a quick YouTube clip of Georgia running back Knowshon Moreno.

SI.com's Don Banks has the Eagles taking Moreno with the 21st pick:

The Eagles need to come away from the first round with a running back and an offensive tackle to show for their two picks, and while running backs have a tendency to slide some in the opening round, Moreno might not last until No. 28. He and Connecticut's Donald Brown are both good pass-catchers who can pick up the blitz and handle short-yardage situations.

I'll have much more Friday, but in the mean-time, enjoy the highlights, and enjoy the tournament.