Josh Buchanan, a North Carolina-based analyst of the NFL Draft and a keen observer of FCS football, is part of the staff for Saturday's "Texas vs. the Nation" college football all-star game in El Paso involving Demon All-America tackle Demetrius Bell.
Buchanan, who visited NSU in 2004 when Appalachian State came to Turpin Stadium, has been a big advocate of Bell's pro potential since watching film of him last spring. He's going to provide, as he squeezes out a few minutes, updates on D-Bell and the all-star game scene this week from El Paso.
Bell has been working out at a center in Orlando, trying to add the bulk NFL teams want to see from him while retaining his speed. Ted Marchibroda Jr. is his agent -- son of the highly-respected former NFL head coach.
Today's report from Josh:
"Sunday was used as a day to check in and interview with some scouts. Bell told me he would weigh over 300 pounds after many concerns that he was only 285 pounds or less. He was 6-5 1/4, 301 pounds and his hands were 10 1/4 inches and his arms were 33 7/8 inches. He had a solid build and is a player that many people are looking forward to seeing. The first practice will be Tuesday. I will report on how he looked and the buzz after Wednesday's practice and then again on Friday or Saturday morning heading into the game."
Thanks, Josh!
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