Panthers GM: We got great value for every pick
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The NFL Draft came to a conclusion with 254 players hearing their name called from the podium at New York Citys famed Radio City Music Hall. Only five of those will call themselves Panthers when rookie minicamp opens, but the lack of quantity didnt dilute the positive vibes emanating out of the Panthers' war room at the conclusion of the draft.
We felt like...
Panthers GM: We got great value for every pick
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The NFL Draft came to a conclusion with 254 players hearing their name called from the podium at New York Citys famed Radio City Music Hall. Only five of those will call themselves Panthers when rookie minicamp opens, but the lack of quantity didnt dilute the positive vibes emanating out of the Panthers' war room at the conclusion of the draft.
We felt like...
Panthers select Iowa State LB Klein in 5th round
Carolina has selected Iowa State linebacker A.J. Klein in the fifth round of the NFL draft.
The 6-foot-1, 250-pound Klein shared Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2011 with Oklahoma defensive end Frank Alexander, whom the Panthers drafted in the fourth round last season.
Klein can play all three linebacker positions, although his specialty is middle linebacker.
He...
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NFL Draft Prospect Profile: A.J. Klein, LB Iowa State
A.J. Klein, LB, Iowa State
Green Bay Packers NFL Draft prospect profile: LB A.J. Klein
Player Information:
A.J. Klein, LB, Iowa State
6-1″, 250 pounds
Hometown: Kinmerly, WI
STATS:
NFL Combine:
40yd dash: 4.66
Bench: 20 reps
Long Jump: 9’5″
(injured his knee in pass coverage drills)
Pro Day: (still favoring his knee)
Vertical jump: 33″
Short Shuttle 4.35
3-cone drill: 7...
Need To Know: A.J. Klein
The Packers have a ton of bodies at inside linebacker but sources say they're high on Iowa State's A.J. Klein, a tackling machine who was lightly recruited out of Kimberly, Wis.
Pro Day Tour: Te'o Leads Inside Linebackers
It was a big day for inside linebackers, with Notre Dame's Manti Te'o joined by Iowa State's A.J. Klein and Jake Knott as well as North Carolina's Kevin Reddick. Plus, the Packers got another look at first-round receiver prospect Quinton Patton. We have the scoop that we guarantee you won't find anywhere else.
Prospect Rankings: Inside Linebackers
Queen City Sports’ Top 10 ILBs
1. Manti Te’o, Notre Dame
2. Kevin Minter, LSU
3. Kiko Alonso, Oregon
4. Nico Johnson, Alabama
5. Jon Bostic, Florida
6. A.J. Klein, Iowa State
Analysis:
Inside linebacker is one of the weaker positions in this year’s draft. Leading the way is Manti Te’o of Notre Dame. If you look at various draft boards, Te’o is battling neck and neck...
AJ Klein will be fine after suffering a knee injury at the combine
Today former Iowa State linebacker A.J. Klein suffered a knee injury during drills at the NFL Scouting Combine.
While ProFootballTalk.com is reporting that Klein suffered a serious knee injury, our very own Damond Talbot has indicated that Klein is fine.
Klein even updated his Twitter status by claiming that he’s OK.
To everyone wondering about my little fall… All is good no...
Exclusive Interview: Iowa State LB A.J. Klein
A.J. Klein needs no introduction to anyone paying attention. A monstrous 6/2 240+ pound LB from Iowa State, Klein plays the position the way it was intended- with fire and determination. After totaling 117 tackles as a senior (with 14 against West Virginia and 19 vs. Tulsa in the 2012 Liberty Bowl), Klein received an invite to the prestigious East/West Shrine Bowl, and later an invite...
2013 NFL Mock Draft Inside Linebacker Rankings by CJ
2013 NFL Mock Draft ILB RankingsBy CJ MilnerNFL Draft Prospect| Projected Draft RoundKevin Minter, LSU 1 Arthur Brown, Kansas State 1-2Jon Bostic, Florida 2Manti Te’o, Notre Dame 2A.J. Klein, Iowa State 3Kevin Reddick, North Carolina 3Vince Williams, Florida State 3-4Kiko Alonso, Oregon 4Nico Johnson, Alabama 5Bruce Taylor, Virginia Tech 5-6Steve Beauharnis, Rutgers 6Tom Wort,...
While We’re Waiting…Senior Bowl targets, Francisco Lindor, Colt’s raise
While We’re Waiting serves as the early morning gathering of WFNY-esque information for your viewing pleasure. Have something you think we should see? Send it to our tips email at tips@waitingfornextyear.com.
“Over the past two weeks or so, several draft-related websites have made note of players who have confirmed that someone affiliated with a certain team has met with team...
Heisman finalist on display in annual Shrine Game
A month ago, Collin Klein was being celebrated on one of college football's biggest stages as a finalist for the Heisman Trophy.
Now he's back to trying to prove that he's more than just a good college player.
The former Kansas State quarterback headlines a group of NFL hopefuls that will be on display for scouts in Saturday's annual East West Shrine Game in St...
NFL Draft Prospects To Watch: Bowl Season, Part Four
Liberty Bowl: Iowa State (6-6) vs. Tulsa (10-3)
Iowa State LB A.J. Klein
This game is a rematch between these two teams, as they played each other in week one, with Iowa State coming out on top 38-23. After that game, however, these two teams went in opposite directions; Tulsa ended up winning their next seven games and only lost two more games all year, while Iowa State’s season...
2013 NFL Draft; Liberty Bowl Preview: Iowa State vs. Tulsa
In the "sandwich" game between two much more NFL Draft talent-laden match-ups on this New Year's Eve, both teams will be fighting for viewership while these prospects on the respective teams will be fighting to earn respect and draft stock in their final games as seniors.
While neither team is loaded with talent, both defenses, feature prospects that could intrigue...
Stingy Iowa St D gets final shot in Liberty Bowl
(Eds: Updates. With AP Photos.) By LUKE MEREDITH AP Sports Writer Iowa State might have the best defense no one outside of Ames has heard of this season.
The Cyclones held 11 of their 12 opponents below their season scoring average, and half of them at least 10 points under what they normally got.
Iowa State's shaky offense is the main reason why the Cyclones are just 6-6 heading...
K-State's Klein voted AP Big 12 player of year
There were times when Collin Klein's mother couldn't help but worry, when she would watch her son take a snap from center, dodge a couple of defenders and then take off at a gallop.
The play would usually end up with Kansas State's quarterback taking a big hit, the kind that caused Kelly Klein to gasp. The kid would invariably drag himself off the turf, blood usually...
K-State's Klein voted AP Big 12 player of year
Kansas State quarterback Collin Klein is the AP's Big 12 offensive player of the year and Devonte Fields of TCU picked up the honor on defense.
Klein received 14 of the 18 votes Wednesday from members of the media who regularly cover the league. West Virginia's Tavon Austin got three votes and Terrance Williams of Baylor received the other one.
Fields got seven first-place...
K-State's Klein voted AP Big 12 player of year
Kansas State quarterback Collin Klein is the AP's Big 12 offensive player of the year and Devonte Fields of TCU picked up the honor on defense.
Klein received 14 of the 18 votes Wednesday from members of the media who regularly cover the league. West Virginia's Tavon Austin got three votes and Terrance Williams of Baylor received the other one.
Fields got seven first-place...
Dirty Dozen: The Crystal Ball Run Week 7 Staff Picks
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No. 5 Kansas State at No. 25 Iowa State: Saturday 12:00pm FX
Andy Coppens’ Take: It's been a few years since Farmeggedon has mattered, in fact it's been over half a decade since this game decided the Big 12 North representative believe it or not. So, this game matters.
Kansas State owns the Cyclones as of late,...
No. 15 TCU without suspended QB against Iowa State
TCU coach Gary Patterson was walking away from the podium at the end of his weekly news conference when he suddenly offered an intriguing possibility for the 15th-ranked Horned Frogs' backup quarterback.
''What you'll probably see is Trevone Boykin at tailback,'' Patterson said in a surprising unsolicited statement.
Boykin will indeed be in the backfield...
Texas Tech QB Doege learning to forget errors
(Eds: Updates. With AP Photos.) By BETSY BLANEY Associated Press Texas Tech quarterback Seth Doege is starting to enjoy his short memory.
Last year, Doege's interceptions would linger and affect his play. Not anymore. Just last week, he bounced back after throwing a pick that Iowa State linebacker A.J. Klein took 87 yards for a touchdown.
Doege and the Red Raiders (4-0, 1-0...
LBs Knott, Klein lead revitalized Iowa St defense
Iowa State's program has come to be defined by the fiery, passionate persona of coach Paul Rhoads.
The on-field identity of the Cyclones has been forged by seniors Jake Knott and A.J. Klein, a pair of once-overlooked linebackers who've blossomed into one of the top defensive duos in the country.
The Cyclones are off to their second straight 3-0 start behind a defense that...
Williams Blog: Hide that Hawkeye shirt from A.J. Klein
If you're an Iowa State student wearing an Iowa shirt, stay away from A.J. Klein.
Knott, Klein lead deep but young Iowa St defense
(Eds: Updates.) By LUKE MEREDITH AP Sports Writer Iowa State knows it can rely on Jake Knott and A.J. Klein, one of the best linebacking tandems in the nation.
It's the other nine defensive starters who will determine just how far the Cyclones go in 2012.
Iowa State has plenty of depth on a defense that got better as last season wore on. But where all those pieces fit around...
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