Before any of you start complaining about the stream of stories regarding draft invitations, acceptances, and rejections, keep in mind that the alternative is more lockout stories.
The latest non-lockout story regarding the draft is that Purdue defensive end Ryan Kerrigan will attend. A source with knowledge of the situation shared the news with us -- as it turns out the ultimate source with knowledge of the situation (i.e., Kerrigan himself) told Sirius NFL Radio that he’ll be attending.
So here’s the latest list of players who have been invited.
Auburn quarterback Cam Newton, Cal defensive end Cameron Jordan, Texas A&M linebacker Von Miller, Alabama receiver Julio Jones, Iowa defensive end Adrian Clayborn, Alabama running back Mark Ingram, Missouri quarterback Blaine Gabbert, Georgia receiver A.J. Green, Wisconsin defensive end J.J. Watt, Missouri defensive end Aldon Smith, Auburn defensive tackle Nick Fairley, Nebraska cornerback Prince Amukamara, Alabama defensive tackle Marcel Dareus, USC tackle Tyron Smith, Clemson defensive end Da’Quan Bowers, UCLA linebacker Akeem Ayers, Florida center Mike Pouncey, Illinois defensive tackle Corey Liuget, Baylor guard Danny Watkins, Washington quarterback Jake Locker, Colorado tackle Nate Solder, and Kerrigan.
That’s 22 -- two more than the original list of invitations. More presumably have been added as players have declined.