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Predator · 03-09-2007, 05:07 PM

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Prospect Nelson courted by Jags, Pats
By Jason Cole, Yahoo! Sports
March 7, 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Safety Reggie Nelson, widely considered a first-round pick by NFL scouts and coaches, put on an excellent performance at the University of Florida Pro Day on Wednesday.

More importantly, both the Jacksonville Jaguars and New England Patriots have shown particularly strong interest in Nelson. Jaguars defensive coordinator Mike Smith had dinner with Nelson on Tuesday night. Jacksonville holds the No. 17 overall pick in the draft this year.

On Thursday, Patriots coach Bill Belichick and general manager Scott Pioli will have Nelson and linebacker Earl Everett go through a private workout at Florida. New England has two first-round picks this year, No. 24 (from Seattle in the Deion Branch trade) and No. 28 overall.

If the workout at Florida meant anything, Nelson won't drop too far past Jacksonville. Nelson ran a 4.35 and a 4.37 in the 40-yard dash and ran a 3.98 in the 20-yard shuttle. He also looked impressive during the 60-yard shuttle.

"Reggie had a good workout," Jacksonville general manager James Harris said. "He ran well. He has the ability to go get the ball."

Nelson was likewise pleased.

"Everything turned out real good," said Nelson, who added that the interview with the Jaguars seemed to go fine.

"We just talked about football. That was all it really was," said Nelson, who had six interceptions and one returned for a touchdown for the national champions last season.[/b]

The Patriots worry me with their 2 1st round picks... otherwise, GO JAGUARS!!!!

Go get Reggie Nelson!

DHNF · 03-09-2007, 05:12 PM

Reggie Nelson is awesome.

reprisal · 03-09-2007, 05:13 PM

impressive times

retorres70 · 03-09-2007, 05:16 PM

if the jags don't grab him at 17 then he won't make it past 22. cowboys are in need of a centerfielder type safety. pats better use their picks and trade up. im sure the boys would be glad to trade.

OZZY · 03-09-2007, 08:27 PM

That is the Reggie Nelson we all know and love. When I saw his 40 time at the combine at 4.48 something, I was extremely surprised. I considered him easily a 4.3 guy because of how fast he looks on the field. And yeah he will easily be a top 10 pick, or should be at least. Will follow right behind Whitner last year, riding a sub 4.3 40 at safety into being selected very high.

It would be so great if the Patriots could get him, but they would have to trade both their first round picks, however since they now have Thomas at LB getting Nelson at safety might take that defense back to where they once were.

Lord Odin · 03-09-2007, 09:02 PM

If New England wants him, they can trade up to our spot. Sounds fair to me. That and we need the extra picks.

imported_Kaycigee · 03-10-2007, 08:18 AM

I've got Carolina taking Nelson, they need some young talent at safety. If they pass on an MLB like Pat Willis, I think they go with Reggie Nelson at 14.