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Update on Locker's stock
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UPDATE: Rich Campbell of The Free Lance-Star spoke to NFL Network analyst Michael Lombardi about how Jake Locker would fit in Mike Shanahan's offense with the Washington Redskins.

"When you look at what Locker's best skill set is, it's to be on the perimeter, it's to be moving in the pocket," Lombardi said. "He's not an accurate quarterback and he's not a dropback passer.

"Mike's passing game is about being on the edges and challenging, whether it's bootlegs, nakeds and things like that. He's looking for athleticism at quarterback. So when I look at Locker, I see a guy who would fit what Mike does."

- Vince Verhei

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On the day after Jake Locker's episode of "QB Camp" with ESPN's Jon Gruden aired, it's as good a time as any to check back in on the status of his draft stock.

Jim Wyatt of the Tennessean provided an update on Monday regarding the QB's visit with the Tennessee Titans. The Titans have appeared to have quite an interest in Locker for some time; however, it's uncertain whether they'd be willing to invest the No. 8 overall pick in the prospect. By all indications, Locker will need time to adjust to the rigors of the NFL game, thus the Titans would need to find a veteran on the market to handle starting duties in the meantime.

Another QB-needy team this offseason is the Washington Redskins. ESPN NFL Draft Insider Mel Kiper, Jr. has indicated that the 'Skins would have drafted Locker with the fourth overall pick in 2010 had the QB declared for the draft, and there's a possibility that their views on him have remained unchanged, meaning that they would consider him at No. 10.

If Locker makes it past that gauntlet, another potential landing spot is No. 12 overall, to the Minnesota Vikings. Tom Pelissero of 1500 AM ESPN Radio has reported that some in the organization believe Locker's makeup is similar to that of Brett Favre. Moreover, he wrote that "there is a growing sense around the NFL they're preparing to pounce on the Washington quarterback at No. 12 overall."

Here's where the wild card comes in. ESPN's James Walker reported Tuesday that the New England Patriots will be hosting Locker for a two-day visit. As you'll recall, the Patriots hosted Tim Tebow last offseason, though ultimately it was former Pats OC Josh McDaniels that drafted Tebow.

Based on all of this information, it would appear as though Locker could go as high as the Top 10, but he also could slip back -- as many draft pundits have predicted -- later in the first round. As the silly season of misinformation continues, nothing is certain until he's been picked.