NFL Draft News: Baker, Curren, Jones entering the Draft

Oklahoma junior CB Dominique Franks has decided to enter the 2010 NFL Draft.  (ESPN)

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“It’s what’s best,” Franks said. “I can shut down one side of the field and I study and work hard enough to know what’s coming.

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Franks compiled 47 tackles, 5 pass breaks, and 2 interceptions last season for the Sooners.  Franks also returned 11 punts for a 17 yard average. 

Positional Rankings:  Draft Dog ranking:  16th

North Carolina State junior RB Toney Baker has decided to enter the 2010 NFL Draft.  (ESPN)

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“After talking to my family, my coaches and doing a lot of praying, I’ve decided that it’s time for me to pursue playing football at the next level,” Baker said in a prepared statement. “It was a tough decision because I have loved my time at NC State and have really enjoyed playing for Coach [Tom] O’Brien. But after weighing all my options, I think this is the right move for me at this time in my life.”

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Baker ran for 773 yards last season average close to 5 yards per carry, at 4.8.  He rushed for 3 TDs and caught 3 TDs.

Positional Rankings:  No sites had Baker ranked.

Georgia junior safety Reshad Jones will enter the NFL Draft.  (Macon.com)

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“They really just want the best for me,” Jones said. “We sat down and talked about it and they said I was ready, too.”

Jones said his evaluation from the NFL was “good enough for me,” but said he didn’t wish to discuss the evaluation further.

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Jones picked off 4 passes in 2009.  he added 73 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, and had 7 pass defenses.

Positional Rankings:  Fantasy Football Jungle has Jones ranked 17th among safeties.  Walter’s Football has him ranked 4th, behind Eric Berry, Taylor Mays, and Earl Thomas.   Draft Dog ranks him 19th.

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