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The Bengals have signed running back Giovani Bernard of North Carolina, leaving only one of their 10 draft picks without a deal.

Oct 1, 2011; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Southern Methodist Mustangs quarterback J.J. McDermott gets a pass off against TCU Horned Frogs defensive end Braylon Broughton during their game at Amon G. Carter Stadium.

The Bengals today signed DE Margus Hunt of Southern Methodist, one of their two second-round selections in the 2013 NFL Draft.

Not Margus Hunt , thankfully . Garrett Gilbert will run the show under center for SMU.

The defensive end plans to help add to the already improved Cincinnati defense, by bringing his superior height and agility to special teams as well.

Dec 24, 2012; Honolulu, HI, USA; Southern Methodist Mustangs defender Margus Hunt holds the MVP trophy at the end of the Hawaii Bowl at Aloha Stadium.

To help your budget, we've lined up a bunch of fun stuff to do this weekend that will not break the... Cathy Nadaud always hoped to one day meet the anonymous bone marrow donor who helped her beat back leukemia.

The former SMU Mustang didn't live up to his third-round draft status in 2012, but his versatility and youth could still make him a productive Redskin starter as soon as this season It's way too early to start throwing around the "b" word for Josh LeRibeus.

The Cincinnati Bengals start their rookie minicamp on Friday, which means it's time for the Margus Hunt project to officially begin.

Like the rest of the District 5-AAA field, Walker Valley and Cleveland waited out the monsoon-like weather that inundated the area the previous few days for a chance to move forward one more step.

Despite having one year of eligibility left, Kyle Padron inexplicably opted to enter the 2013 NFL Draft.

Margus Hunt should be able to provide a significant impact in the Bengals' defensive line rotation.

"On this play just try not to throw it to the guys that aren't in our colors." "But Red and Blue make Purple, coach!" - Cooper Neill The Spring football look ahead series rolls on, as we look at our Skillet-less rivals to the East: The SMU Mustangs After one of TCU's inconveniently situated byes, the Frogs will close the month of September at home ... (more)

SMU Mustangs 2012 record: 7-6 2012 conference record: 5-3, C-USA West Returning starters: Offense: 6; defense: 6; kicker/punter: 2 Top returners QB Garrett Gilbert , WR Der'rikk Thompson , DB Kenneth Acker , LB Randall Joyner Key losses RB Zach Line , WR Darius Johnson , DE Margus Hunt, LB Ja'Gared Davis 2012 statistical leaders Rushing: Line ... (more)

Cincinnati Bengals second-round draft pick Giovani Bernard, a halfback out of North Carolina, , second-round draft pick Margus Hunt, a defensive end out of Southern Methodist, , and third-round draft pick Shawn Williams, a safety out of Georgia, hold up the numbers they will wear for the NFL football team as they were introduced at a press ... (more)

SMU linebacker Taylor Reed runs into the end zone for a touchdown after intercepting a pass by Houston quarterback David Piland during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Oct.

Class of 2013 1 Tyler Eifert, TE, Notre Dame; 2 Gio Bernard, RB, North Carolina; 2 Margus Hunt, DE, SMU; 3 Shawn Williams, S, Georgia; 4 Sean Porter, OLB, Texas A 5 Tanner Hawkinson, OT, Kansas; 6 Rex Burkhead, RB, Nebraska; 6 Cobi Hamilton, WR, Arkansas; 7 , Reid Fragel, OT, Ohio State; 7 , T.J Johnson, C, South Carolina Ohio State selections 2 , ... (more)

Leading up to the 2013 NFL draft, we've all read plenty of reports breaking down the top linebacker prospects, from inside linebackers such as Notre Dame's Manti Te'o , to pass-rushing edge linebackers such as Georgia's Jarvis Jones.

Dec 24, 2012; Honolulu, HI, USA; Southern Methodist Mustangs running back Zach Line rolls under Fresno State Bulldogs strong safety Phillip Thomas into the end zone for a touchdown during the second quarter of the Hawaii Bowl at Aloha Stadium.

Coach June Jones came to SMU in 2008 and has done an unbelievable job restoring a program that was very good before being put on the "Death Penalty" . In the previous four years, the Mustangs have played in bowl games, winning three .