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New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick had several conversations with one player during Day 3 of practice at the East-West Shrine Bowl. Plus, risers, fallers and additional notes and quotes from Las Vegas.

The New England Patriots coaching staff was back in action for the second of four practices at the East-West Shrine Bowl - which included the debut of star Boston College receiver Zay Flowers.

NFL prospects coached by the Patriots on the West Team reveal ties to New England during East-West Shrine Bowl media day.

A factory of talent: The numbers and the eye test indicate which FCS programs feature the modern-day "U" at different positions.

Wednesday was a culmination of months of recruiting for University of Tennessee at Chattanooga head football coach Rusty Wright. Sixteen players made their decision to join the Mocs program official, but Wright was also thinking about a much larger picture.

Most of the attention leading up to the NFL draft centers on the top players, the ones who can change the fortunes of a franchise.

Tennessees success on the football field during Josh Heupels first two seasons appears to be translating into more NFL draft attention as well.

Jackson State and Southern get the College GameDay treatment, Holy Cross and Fordham meet for Patriot League supremacy and Rhode Island seeks a big CAA upset.

A loaded FCS slate this week features five ranked matchups, including two in the Top 10. Let’s predict some scores.

Our draft analysts weigh in on Sam Hartmans six-TD outing, Ohio States convincing win over Wisconsin and Tyler Van Dykes struggles.