NFL Combine news and notes after Day 2: Collins popular among NFL teams

The 2015 NFL Combine was in full swing on Day 2 Wednesday, as the initial group of the week — including offensive linemen, tight ends and specialists — met with the media and select teams in addition to undergoing their measurements for the week.

(NOTE: A table containing each SEC alum’s combine measurements can be found at the bottom of this story)

The most popular SEC alum on Day 2 of the combine was LSU offensive tackle La’El Collins, who NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock spoke highly of at the start of the week.

Mike Mayock calls @NFL_CFB ‘Path to the Draft’ featured player La’El Collins the best RT prospect in the 2015 NFL Draft.

— Bryan Fischer (@BryanDFischer) February 16, 2015

Collins set up meetings with a number of NFL teams according to various reports, including the Browns, Chargers, Rams and Chiefs, among others. There were also murmurs that Collins might be moved from tackle to guard depending on which team selects him in April’s draft.

La'el Collins says teams have talked to him about playing RT, LT, G. Has 22 team interviews set up at #NFLCombine. pic.twitter.com/NxWAh5XD2d

— NFL Draft (@NFLDraft) February 18, 2015

And, of course, Collins’ name brings about plenty of buzz in the aftermath of what some of his former LSU teammates have already achieved in their young NFL careers.

LSU OT La'el Collins says success of last year's LSU rookies (Beckham, Hill, Landry, etc) helps his confidence about his own NFL prospects.

— Dan Graziano (@DanGrazianoESPN) February 18, 2015

Touted South Carolina offensive guard A.J. Cann also spoke to the media and hinted that he understands the importance of versatility when aiming to make the leap from college to the NFL.

South Car. G A.J. Cann, considered one of the best guard prospects in draft, knows that showing he's versatile (also play C) is important.

— Tim Twentyman (@ttwentyman) February 18, 2015

Sticking with South Carolina, according to a report from Rotoworld, former Gamecocks tight end Rory “Busta” Anderson won’t work out at this week’s combine due to a triceps injury.

Anderson is one of three SEC tight ends at this week’s combine; the other two are Texas A&M’s Cameron Clear (5 catches for 34 yards in 2014) and Arkansas’ A.J. Derby (22 catches for 303 yards and 3 touchdowns in 2014).

Former Texas A&M offensive tackle Cedric Ogbuehi is still recovering from an ACL tear suffered in the Aggies Liberty Bowl victory, but he was able to undergo measurements on Wednesday and was found to have the some of the longest arms of any offensive tackle prospect.

Texas A&M OL Cedric Ogbuehi with 2nd longest arm measurement among OLs at 35 7/8.

— Chase Goodbread (@ChaseGoodbread) February 18, 2015

Florida offensive tackle D.J. Humphries admitted to the media Wednesday that he was advised to return to school. He obviously did not take that advice, and added that it motivates him to know many don’t think he’s NFL ready.

Florida jr T D.J. Humphries on what NFL draft advisory committee estimated "They told me to come back (to college).I took it as a challenge"

— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) February 18, 2015

Humphries weighed in at 307 pounds, much higher than many expected. Instead it was Auburn’s four-year starting center, Reese Dismukes, who came in a bit underweight.

Only ONE offensive lineman weighed less than 300 lbs during the #NFLCombine weigh-in this morning. Auburn C Reese Dismukes came in at 296.

— Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) February 18, 2015

Even Florida punter Kyle Christy grabbed headlines on Wednesday as news circulated that he’s been working with former Florida place kicker and current Dolphins kicker Caleb Sturgis in preparation for the combine, which is being held 20 minutes from Christy’s Indiana hometown.

And not to be overlooked, but Texas A&M kicker Josh Lambo has also taken part in a few interviews with teams as one of the premier place kicking prospects in the draft class. Among the teams he met with were the Detroit Lions, who changed kickers multiple times during their playoff run in 2014.

Texas A&M K Josh Lambo, who was born in Lansing, said he met with most teams informally last night, including the Lions.

— Josh Katzenstein (@jkatzenstein) February 18, 2015

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