NDIANAPOLIS - There are constricting ends rated at the of Brian Mandeville at the NFL scouting integrate who come from Division 1 programs, have played in biggest pan games and received number of exposure. That doesn't faze the Northeastern product. While all the losing seasons were certainly no picnic, Mandeville doesn't suppose being stuck in a struggling program will come to a stop an NFL side from selecting him in April's draft.
"If you're tolerable enough, they're contemporary to discovery you," Mandeville said yesterday. "They have regatta film, and these testing deals. I'm stacked up against the best players in the country, so now we're on the same level.
" The event he was invited should demand something about the 6-foot-6, 255-pound dear end, who caught 63 passes for 863 yards and seven touchdowns in three seasons with the Huskies. "I wouldn't opportunity I'm surprised (to be here)," Mandeville said. "I'm indubitably appreciative and happy. It's an honor to be here. But I'm not shocked. I believe I should be here. I reckon I merit to (be here). I've put the employment in.".
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