There were reports going around this weekend that Philadelphia Eagles first round draft pick Jeremy Maclin had inked a six-year deal worth $23 million. Those rumors were quickly squashed. First of all, I don’t believe he would sign a six-year deal… five seems more like it. Second of all, $23 million is way too much for the 19th pick in the draft. In the 2008 NFL Draft, $23 million went to the 9th pick..

It’s nice to hear some contract talks going around, but with only 2 first round picks signed so far (Stafford and Sanchez) it could be into August before something is confirmed with Maclin. I hope he doesn’t hold out, but it is always a possibility.

Reports out of the Philadelphia Phillies are that rookie WR Jeremy Maclin looked great in mini-camps. Maclin is going to be used an all facets of the Eagles offense and on special teams. You can’t tell much when the players are running around in shorts during mini-camps, but Maclin was running quick, precise routes. He showed great hands and feet.

Here’s a picture and a video from mini camps

The folks over at the Bleacher Report put together a mock interview with Eagles rookie Jeremy Maclin. Below are the fake questions they would ask him. Are there any questions you would like to see added to the list? What do you think some of his answers would be?

Q: How do you foresee your transition from a spread-style offense at Missouri to the West Coast offense run by the Eagles?

Q: DeSean Jackson had a impressive rookie season in 2008. What can you take from his success in trying to have a successful rookie year?

Q: You were projected to be drafted as high as seventh overall to the Oakland Raiders. You fell to 19th. Do you feel any resentment over teams passing you by and does it motivate you to make them regret doing so?

Q: What do you bring to the table to be utilized in this offense?

Q: How does it feel to have the opportunity to play with a quarterback the caliber of Donovan McNabb?

Q: The learning curve for a wide receiver typically lasts into the second season. How quickly do you think you can absorb the offense and execute it efficiently?

Q: Finish this sentence. My ultimate career goal is…

Jeremy Maclin is entering the next stage of his football life, so naturally we at the Jeremy Maclin Zone are also entering the next stage of the fan site’s life. I’ve taken some time tonight to update the website’s design and remove the old Missouri Tigers logos/colors and change it to the Philadelphia Eagles logo/colors. I think the site looks pretty darn good. Maclin is going to look great in Eagle green.

For those of you new here…I’ll be bringing you cool polls, daily blogs during football season, Jeremy Maclin pictures, video, and more. It’s a great site if you’re a fan of the player or the Eagles. And of course, I’m not alienating Missouri fans… you’ll always be welcome here!

With the 19th pick in the 2009 NFL Draft the Philadelphia Eagles have selected Jeremy Maclin from Missouri. The Eagles traded up to grab Maclin, so they must love his value at the draft spot. A lot of experts had Maclin rated as a top 10 pick, so it surprising to see him slip about 10 spots. However, Maclin is now going to a playoff contender and has Donovan McNabb throwing him the ball instead of JaMarcus Russell.

Maclin should be a great fit for the Eagles. I’m excited for him to see what he can do in a high powered offense.

The day all Jeremy Maclin fans have been waiting for is almost here. Tomorrow is the start of the 2009 NFL Draft, where our favorite player will be selected to a new team and start a new phase of his life. Maclin’s days at Missouri will never be forgotten. Sure he never won them a National Championship, but boy did he put on a show these past two years. We’ve rarely seen any players in history put up so many all-purpose yards and make so many big plays.

Almost every single mock draft I’ve seen now has Jeremy Maclin as the first wide receiver taken in the draft, just a slot or two above Michael Crabtree. The consensus now is that Maclin will be selected by the Raiders at No. 7 and Crabtree at No. 8 to the Jaguars. For Maclin’s sake, I might like to see him drop a few slots to Green Bay at No. 9. I think he could be a great playmaker for the Packers. They also are the most stable franchise in the top 10 and have a young stud quarterback.

Where do you think Maclin will be drafted? I can’t wait for tomorrow!

Things are starting to heat up in the NFL Draft world. Some players are falling, some are rising. I think Maclin would be on the rising list. It’s being reported by the Kansas City Star that Jeremy Maclin was note invited to the NFL Draft in New York City. Here’s an excerpt from their story:

Missouri wide receiver Jeremy Maclin is fine with the fact that he wasn’t invited to New York City for draft weekend by the NFL.

“I didn’t get invited,” said Maclin, who is projected by many to be a top-10 pick in next weekend’s draft.

“I’m fine with it,” he said. “I’m not tripping off that. I’ve seen as high as sixth and as low as 17. I’ve seen the Raiders quite a bit.”

Maclin seems to be one of the safest WR picks in the draft right now. Crabtree’s foot has been in a boot for a month and Percy Harvin just failed a drug test. I wouldn’t surprise me to see Maclin be the first WR selected this year.

Over the past week I’ve been reading a lot about Michael Crabtree’s stock dropping in the NFL Draft. That mean’s Jeremy Maclin could be moving up some boards. What’s not to love about Maclin? He’s a fast, shifty WR that can run out of the backfield and play on special teams. He’s a lot like Ted Ginn Jr. from a few years ago who I believe went something like No. 9 overall.

I initially thought Maclin would go somewhere around 17-20, but now I think there is a real shot he could be picked in the top 10. The Raiders, Jaguars, and 49ers are all in desperate need of a WR. Someone may take a shot at our boy.

From Rotoworld:

Missouri WR Jeremy Maclin has been medically cleared after tweaking his knee at February’s Scouting Combine.
Dr. James Andrews gave Maclin clearance. The underclassman entrant may not work out at Mizzou’s Pro Day, but will be 100 percent by rookie camps. Maclin (6′0/198) ran an official 4.45 forty at the Combine, but skipped all other drills.

The NFL Combine took place over the past few days and wrap up tomorrow in Indianapolis. During one of the deep ball receiving drills, Jeremy Maclin injured his knee. I’m sure it was a extremely scary moment for Jeremy and the coaches/scouts watching him.

“I’m doing well,” Maclin said Sunday evening. “I’m hurting a little bit from the spill I took. I basically outran the throw. I tried to plant and come back and took a little spill and kind of hyperextended my left knee and fell on my right side.”

Some players would take the day off the recoup, but not Jeremy.

“I had to get back out there,” said Maclin, considered the second-best receiver in the draft. It was one of the biggest days of my life. You’ve got to stay healthy. Thats the one of the NFLs biggest questions, durability. I’ve never missed a game. I’m still in good shape.

“Other than that, I ran routes pretty well, I didn’t drop a ball. I feel good… I’m a little disappointed in my 40 time.”

Earlier in the morning, Maclin ran unofficial times of 4.34 and 4.4 in the 40-yard dash, a tad slower than the 4.29 he had hoped to run.

“It was one of those days,” Maclin said. “That’s why I have pro day on March 5, to make it better.”

Jeremy Maclin, the two-time All-American, announced his widely expected decision to turn pro last Friday — but not before breaking down in tears at the microphone before a crowd of media, teammates and coaches. Over the past two years, Maclin has been a threat on all aspects to the offense and special teams. He can run the ball, catch the ball and return punts/kicks. He has the speed and ability to succeed on the next level.

Missouri Tigers fans will be sad to see him go, but for Maclin, heading to the NFL is in his best interest. Jeremy will most likely be a first round pick, which means a couple million dollars in guaranteed money. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound sophomore caught 102 passes for Missouri this season while leading the nation with 2,833 all-purpose yards.

Here’s a video of his announcement.