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Things started to pick up around noon as two of the top prospects entered the media room at the same time. Ohio State’s Vernon Gholston took the podium on one end of the room and Miami’s Calais Campbell manned the one on the opposite end of the long corridor.

Gholston is a junior who made the difficult decision to enter the draft early. If his stock holds up, it will likely be a wise call. He’s projected to go in the early first round. Gholston said the fact that he redshirted and had four years of college experience helped his decision. Some 3-4 teams are looking at Gholston as an outside linebacker. If he’s selected by a 4-3 team, he’ll play defensive end.

Campbell’s stock was high this time last year and he considered leaving school with two years of eligibility remaining. Instead, he returned and earned Bachelor’s degrees in sociology and advertising. He still has one year of eligibility, but he decided it's time to move on.

Of all the players I’ve been around this weekend, Campbell’s size struck me more than anyone else. He stands nearly 6-8 and has 35-inch arms. In his latest mock draft, ESPN.com’s Todd McShay has Campbell going to the Eagles at the 19th overall pick.