- One DB out for LSU; one in … While nothing has been officially announced to date, sources close to the LSU program are reporting that junior CB Jalen Collins has decided to leave school early and enter the 2015 draft. The 6-1, 200-pound Collins is a second-day prospect for the upcoming draft. At the same time, though, it appears as if Tigers’ junior FS Jalen Mills has decided to stay in school for his senior campaign next fall.
- No charges for FSU QB in school probe … Christmas came a little early for Florida State redshirt sophomore QB Jameis Winston as he reportedly will not be charged by a school ethics investigation stemming from an incident in which he was accused of sexually assaulting a female student last year, although the accuser can still appeal. Winston was also not charged by police in the incident, although there have been accusations that the investigation by local police wasn’t particularly rigourous. If he had been found guilty, Winston could have faced disciplinary action ranging from a reprimand to expulsion. A guilty verdict in the enquiry also would have been problematic for NFL with early picks at the 2015 draft. Winston is considered to be one of two potential elite prospects at the position for this year’s draft, but the whole incident has been a cloud on his grade. Winston will still have to address the issue at pre-draft interviews, but the fact that it now appears there will never have actually been a conviction may make it easier for team’s to take with an early selection.
