LeFevour bumps draft stock in Senior Bowl

Former CMU quarterback Dan LeFevour continues to have success at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.

The last time he was there, he led CMU to a come-from-behind, 44-41 double-overtime win against Troy in the GMAC Bowl. This time around, his performance at the

Senior Bowl accomplished something else: a steadily rising draft stock.

LeFevour, who entered the game as the North team’s third quarterback in the third quarter, completed 5-of-10 passes for 97 yards and a touchdown. He added 12 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown and was named the North’s most outstanding player in the process.

“You’re going up against the best and I was able to have some productivity,” LeFevour said. “I realize I have some work to do and there’s not going to be as limited defensively at the next level as they were in this game. This is Pro Bowl rules.”

LeFevour hit former Cincinnati wide receiver Mardy Gilyard downfield for two deep completions — one of 43 yards and the other a 32-yard touchdown. He also scored on a 1-yard touchdown run.

Tebow comparisons

For much of his career, CMU’s signal caller has been compared to Florida’s Tim Tebow. Both of the dual-threat variety and both running spread offenses in college, it was Tebow — the former Heisman Trophy winner and two-time national champion — who had little success. He completed 8-of-12 passes for 50 yards, but did not get into the end zone and fumbled twice.

LeFevour said he is getting more comfortable with time in a pro system.

“Obviously, I was more comfortable in the shotgun yesterday, but I didn’t feel uncomfortable under center,” he said. “I just need some more work.”

As for coaching, LeFevour and the North were coached by the Detroit Lions staff. LeFevour said he was happy with the way Detroit offensive coordinator Scott Linehan handled the week.

“He didn’t try to over coach within a week, which I really appreciated,” he said.