OFFICIAL 2009 NFL DRAFT (APRIL 25-26) VOL. NFL SALVATION
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Originally Posted by GUNNA GET IT
LSU WR Demetrius Byrd in critical condition from a Car wreck.
WOW
Hope he's okay.
I'll get a link up when I find one.
aint someone on NT his cousin (or claims to be)
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft09/news/story?id=4083554http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft09/news/story?id=4083554
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Originally Posted by CP1708
KLJ, where you see that 4PM time at? I don't see it anywhere on ESPN or NFL.com.
Why the hell are they changing it? $$@#*^ with my draft weekend. G damn it Goddell, if ain't broke don't fix it you (*&^%$.
I have it posted in the 1st page. Sunday it starts @ 10:00am est
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Originally Posted by CP1708
KLJ, where you see that 4PM time at? I don't see it anywhere on ESPN or NFL.com.
Why the hell are they changing it? $$@#*^ with my draft weekend. G damn it Goddell, if ain't broke don't fix it you (*&^%$.
Saturday Apr. 25, 2009
3:30 PM ET - Streaming NFL Network Coverage
Sunday Apr. 26, 2009
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Originally Posted by CP1708
KLJ, where you see that 4PM time at? I don't see it anywhere on ESPN or NFL.com.
Why the hell are they changing it? $$@#*^ with my draft weekend. G damn it Goddell, if ain't broke don't fix it you (*&^%$.
have u watch ESPN at all +*+$#%$? they have said the time in all of there ads/commercials for the draft
No I don't watch ESPN @*&^% what the f for? Channel is lame. ESPNEWS though...........Originally Posted by Bigmike23
Originally Posted by CP1708
KLJ, where you see that 4PM time at? I don't see it anywhere on ESPN or NFL.com.
Why the hell are they changing it? $$@#*^ with my draft weekend. G damn it Goddell, if ain't broke don't fix it you (*&^%$.
have u watch ESPN at all +*+$#%$? they have said the time in all of there ads/commercials for the draft
Some bull s movin the draft back half the damn day.
First they clip the 3rd round back to Sunday, now this sh*^. Jesus.
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Kiper is going the *%@$ off on McShay on SC...
"You running scared, Todd! You running scared!"
Killing this dude...oh my God, I pray they put this up on ESPN.com. Ya'll gotta see this...
"You running scared, Todd! You running scared!"
Killing this dude...oh my God, I pray they put this up on ESPN.com. Ya'll gotta see this...
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If we can somehow land Boldin and draft Knowshon, I will be elated.
McNabb + Westbrook + Knowshon + Boldin + Jackson + Curtis
McNabb + Westbrook + Knowshon + Boldin + Jackson + Curtis
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Originally Posted by DLo13
Kiper is going the *%@$ off on McShay on SC...
"You running scared, Todd! You running scared!"
Killing this dude...oh my God, I pray they put this up on ESPN.com. Ya'll gotta see this...
I need to see this latest ownage
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there is no way u get boldin and keep that 1st round pick
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QFT No way
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[h2]McShays 7 round Mock[/h2][h3]Big-name wideouts and defensive ends on the move as first round shuffles[/h3]
By Todd McShay
Scouts Inc.
The winds of change have blown again since last week, when Scouts Inc. overhauled its first-round projection and moved QB Mark Sanchez all the way up to No.4 overall to Seattle. This time receivers and offensive tackles are the story.
Our seven-round mock draft has big names on the move, including OT Michael Oher elbowing his way into the top 10 and WR Michael Crabtree nearly falling out.Oher's arrival means that four of the top 10 picks in this projection are offensive tackles, including three of the top six, while Crabtree has been passedin this mock draft by Jeremy Maclin.
The shuffling at the top will create a ripple effect down the draft board with several teams ignoring needs to take the best available prospect, and one inparticular reaching to fill a big need in the middle of the first round.
With all that in mind, here is Scouts Inc.'s complete seven-round projection, which will undergo some tweaking Friday on the eve of the draft:
NFL.com Video
An inside look at quarterback Matthew Stafford from Georgia.
[h2]1. Detroit Lions (Record: 0-16): Matthew Stafford, QB,Georgia[/h2]Top three needs: QB, LOT, DE
Stafford is the very clear choice for Detroit. Among the three players the Lions have said they are negotiating with Stafford is at the top, Jason Smith wouldbe the next choice if negotiations with Stafford broke down, and Curry is a long shot. The Lions definitely want a deal in place with the top pick before thedraft, and they definitely hope it's with Stafford.[h2]2. St. Louis Rams (2-14): Jason Smith, OT,Baylor[/h2]Top three needs: OT, WR, MLB
Smith has the athleticism and tenacity of a premier starting left tackle, which is priority No. 1 for St. Louis after it parted ways with Orlando Pace during the offseason. If Smith is on the board,it's hard to imagine the Rams going in any other direction.[h2]3. Kansas City Chiefs (2-14): Aaron Curry, LB, WakeForest[/h2]Top three needs: Rush LB, DT, 3-4 DL
Here's where it starts to get interesting. This pick is suddenly much more valuable given the fact that Sanchez is projected to come off the board at No.4, but it remains to be seen whether any team will pay the huge price it would take to get ahead of Seattle. Curry is without question the best availableplayer, but does he fit what the Chiefs are looking to do defensively as they move to a 3-4 look? I think Curry is just as valuable inside in a 3-4 as he isoutside in a 4-3, but the one thing they don't get for certain is an impact pass-rusher off the edge. I think Kansas City goes with Curry, but if theChiefs go in a different direction it will likely be OT Eugene Monroe.[h2]4. Seattle Seahawks (4-12): Mark Sanchez, QB,USC[/h2]Top three needs: OLB, OT, S
The Seahawks are clearly looking for the heir apparent to current starter Matt Hasselbeck, who has dealt with nagging injuries recently but likely has two or three more years in him. There are also questionsabout stud LT Walter Jones, who is coming off a serious knee injury, but selecting Sanchez will allow Seattle to eventually hand the reins from one franchisequarterback to another.[h2]5. Cleveland Browns (4-12): B.J. Raji, DT, BostonCollege[/h2]Top three needs: OLB, WR, CB
Raji is the best player on the board at this point and would provide the Browns with a stout nose tackle in their 3-4 defense. He has the size and strength toanchor against double-teams in the running game and the burst and quickness to collapse the pocket and get to the quarterback as a pass-rusher.[h2]6. Cincinnati Bengals (4-11-1): Eugene Monroe, OT,Virginia[/h2]Top three needs: OT, C, RB
Monroe is the best pure pass-blocker in the draft, and he makes sense for a team that has had trouble staying healthy up front and has invested significantmoney in QB Carson Palmer.[h2]7. Oakland Raiders (5-11): Jeremy Maclin, WR,Missouri[/h2]Top three needs: OT, WR, DT
We rate Crabtree as the top receiver in the 2009 draft, but Raiders owner Al Davis is in love with speed and gives Maclin the edge here. Maclin is one of themost explosive players in the draft and fills one of Oakland's biggest needs, and while he is a bit raw as a receiver and route-runner, his speed isimpressive and he can also contribute in the return game.[h2]8. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-11): Michael Crabtree, WR, TexasTech[/h2]Top three needs: WR, CB, DT
There has been a lot of talk in recent weeks about the Jaguars trading out of this spot and giving another team a shot at Sanchez, but with Sanchez slottedfourth in this projection, that scenario is out. Crabtree offers great value and a good fit here with his blend of size, hands and body control, and he wouldgive QB David Garrard a legitimate weapon on theoutside.[h2]9. Green Bay Packers (6-10): Andre Smith, OT,Alabama[/h2]Top three needs: 3-4 OLB, 3-4 DL, OT
We've had DE/OLB hybrids Aaron Maybin and Brian Orakpo in this spot recently, but they are sliding a bit. Smith makes sense here because Packers OTsMark Tauscher and Chad Clifton are aging and have dealt with injury, and Smith hasbounced back from the disastrous start to his pre-draft preparation and now offers good value here.[h2]10. San Francisco 49ers (7-9): Michael Oher, OT,Mississippi[/h2]Top three needs: ROT, QB, S
The 49ers want a right tackle who can step in and contribute right away, and Oher is a mauler as a run blocker who could do just that. The team would like tomove current LT Joe Staley back to the right side, andthis scenario will allow Oher to get used to blitz pickups and the speed of the NFL game before moving to the left side.[h2]11. Buffalo Bills (7-9): Brian Orakpo, DE/OLB,Texas[/h2]Top three needs: Rush DE, C/G, TE
Orakpo is the top-rated DE/OLB hybrid in this draft and we think he is a better fit at end in a 4-3 alignment, which makes him a great fit for the Bills. Hisstrength and burst off the edge will be a welcome addition for a defense that got only three combined sacks from Chris Kelsay and Aaron Schobel last season.[h2]12. Denver Broncos (8-
: Tyson Jackson, DE,LSU[/h2]Top three needs: QB, NT, 3-4 DE
The interesting thing with Denver is that on paper, the Broncos need a quarterback. But even if Sanchez were to fall to the Broncos here, I don't expectthem to pull the trigger. This pick is all about the D-line for the Broncos. If Raji somehow slips, they'll cash in and grab him. If not, Denver will takethe best five-technique DE (interior DE in a 3-4) in this year's class.[h2]13. Washington ******** (8-
: Aaron Maybin, DE, PennState[/h2]Top three needs: DE, ROT, strongside LB
There are three angles with the ******** and this pick. One: If Sanchez falls, they take him. Two: They could mortgage their future and send draft picks tomove up to take Sanchez. I'm not convinced they'll do it, but it certainly wouldn't be against owner Dan Snyder's style. Three: AssumingSanchez is gone, they go either with an offensive tackle or a defensive end. In this case, Maybin is the best value on the board between those two positions,and his quickness and agility off the edge would give the ******** versatility at the position opposite Andre Carter.[h2]14. New Orleans Saints (8-
: Malcolm Jenkins, CB, OhioState[/h2]Top three needs: OLB, FS, RB
The Saints have been rumored to have their eye on Jenkins' former teammate Beanie Wells, but Jenkins is the safer pick here. He has the versatility to playboth corner and safety but would fit best at free safety on a New Orleans defense that is in desperate need of playmakers on the back end.[h2]15. Houston Texans (8-
: Robert Ayers, DE,Tennessee[/h2]Top three needs: SS, NT, rush DE
Ayers is a one-year wonder, but he has good size and can get up the field after the quarterback. Adding him to the mix with DE Mario Williams and DT Amobi Okoye would present big problems for opposing protectionschemes.[h2]16. San Diego Chargers (8-
: Chris "Beanie" Wells, RB,Ohio State[/h2]Top three needs: ROT, RG, SS
The running back situation in San Diego is not as good as you might think. LaDainian Tomlinson has dealt with nagging injuries recently, Darren Sproles was given the franchise tag during the offseasonand Michael Bennett is an aging backup who won'tcarry much of the load, so this is a good luxury pick for the Chargers. Wells would provide them with a big back who can keep Tomlinson fresh and allow Sprolesto remain in a complementary role, and he would also provide some certainty for the future. For the complete seven-roundprojection all the way to the 256th pick, including the drama surrounding the Jets at No. 17 and whether more than two running backs will come off the board inthe first round, become an ESPN Insider today.
[h2]17. New York Jets (9-7): Josh Freeman, QB,Kansas State[/h2]Top three needs: QB, WR, TE
The price to move up and get Sanchez is likely too steep for the Jets now that he's projected to go No. 4 overall, and there are enough questions aboutspeedy wideouts Darrius Heyward-Bey and Percy Harvin to take them here. Freeman would definitely be a reach at this point given questions about his instinctsand consistency, but his size and rifle arm could be enough to overshadow any concerns and push the Jets to make a desperation move. Quarterback talent dropsoff significantly after Freeman, and at this point he is New York's best chance to fill that need.[h2]18. Denver Broncos (from 9-7 CHI) (8-
:Everette Brown, DE, FloridaState[/h2]Top three needs: QB, NT, 3-4 DE
The Broncos will look to continue to upgrade their defensive front seven with this pick, and Brown could help fill out the rotation of perimeter pass-rushers.The wild card here could be a running back. If Beanie Wells starts to fall, the Broncos could look to take advantage and snag the Ohio State product becausehe's a perfect fit for Denver's zone-blocking scheme.[h2]19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-7): Brian Cushing, OLB,USC[/h2]Top three needs: QB, DT, OLB
The Buccaneers wil pass on somewhat-undersized DT Peria Jerry because they are trying to get bigger and more physical in the front seven than they were in thescheme of former defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin. While Cushing has limitations in coverage he fits the bill in terms of size and strength at the point ofattack, and he has the versatility to play inside if needed.[h2]20. Detroit Lions (from 9-7 DAL) (0-16):Peria Jerry, DT,Mississippi[/h2]Top three needs: QB, LOT, DE
New coach Jim Schwartz will rotate his defensive linemen throughout a game, and current DTs Grady Jackson and Chuck Darby are on the down side of their careers. Jerry wouldfit well in that rotation as a one-gap penetrator who can create havoc in the middle.[h2]21. Philadelphia Eagles (9-6-1): Knowshon Moreno, RB,Georgia[/h2]Top three needs: WR, RB, TE
Offensive tackle is not a need area after the Jason Peters trade and Moreno is a tremendous value at this point in the first round. Moreno's versatilitymakes him a good fit in Philly as the short-term complement to Brian Westbrook and long-term replacement for him.[h2]22. Minnesota Vikings (10-6): Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Maryland[/h2]Top three needs: QB, ROT, C
There are questions about Heyward-Bey's route-running and hands, but he was the fastest player at the combine and his speed would provide a downfieldthreat for an offense that needs to prevent defenses from ganging up on RB Adrian Peterson.[h2]23. New England Patriots (11-5): Clay Matthews, OLB,USC[/h2]Top three needs: OLB, strongside ILB, CB
If Jenkins falls, don't be surprised to see the Patriots take advantage of that and select him. His versatility fits perfectly in New England. But ifhe's not there, Matthews has "Patriots" written all over him. Matthews' best football is still ahead of him, he has great NFL bloodlines, hecan play multiple roles on defense and he will be a special-teams demon from Day 1.[h2]24. Atlanta Falcons (11-5): Brandon Pettigrew, TE, OklahomaState[/h2]Top three needs: DT/NT, OLB, S
Atlanta really wants to target defense with this draft, but there isn't a player close to Pettigrew's value at this point. Assuming the Falconsdon't bring in a veteran between now and the draft, they have to go with the only first-round TE in this year's class if he's available.[h2]25. Miami Dolphins (11-5): Vontae Davis, CB,Illinois[/h2]Top three needs: CB, WR, NT
Davis is perhaps the best cover corner in the draft and a top-15 talent, but he has fallen a bit due to concerns about his work ethic and consistency. Still,he makes perfect sense for a team that made the playoffs last year but needs a playmaker in the defensive secondary. Davis is a great value at this point, andon a team with strong leadership in the front office, and the locker-room character concerns are not as significant as they might be for other teams.[h2]26. Baltimore Ravens (11-5): Kenny Britt, WR,Rutgers[/h2]Top three needs: WR, CB, ILB
Britt is the perfect fit in Baltimore with his combination of size, hands and better-than-expected top-end speed. He would provide another reliable option forQB Joe Flacco and add to a receiving corps that hasstruggled to stay healthy and counts on big contributions from aging veteran Derrick Mason.[h2]27. Indianapolis Colts (12-4): Percy Harvin, WR,Florida[/h2]Top three needs: DT, WR, OLB
The Colts are most likely to use this pick on a defensive tackle or wide receiver, and while WR Hakeem Nicks is worth the pick, he does not have the type ofspeed Indy looks for in its pass-catchers. That means Harvin is the pick, and questions about his durability and attitude are worth the risk at this point inthe first round.[h2]28. Buffalo Bills (from 12-4 CAR throughPhiladelphia) (7-9): EbenBritton, OT, Arizona[/h2]Top three needs: DE, C/G, TE
Buffalo traded away Jason Peters to get this pick, andBritton will help fill the void left by Peters' departure. Britton has good size and good feet and will fit in nicely with the Bills' offense.[h2]29. New York Giants (12-4): Hakeem Nicks, WR, NorthCarolina[/h2]Top three needs: WR, strongside LB, OT
There's a lot of speculation about Braylon Edwards being traded to the Giants, which would cost New York this pick. But there hasn't been a deal yet,and if the Giants hold on to this pick and don't bring in a veteran, Nicks is a no-brainer. He's big, has exceptional hand-eye coordination and isready to contribute for Eli Manning right now.[h2]30. Tennessee Titans (13-3): Rey Maualuga, ILB,USC[/h2]Top three needs: WR, DT, MLB
Tennessee's biggest need is at wide receiver, but that has been the Titans' biggest need for the past half-dozen years and they haven't used afirst-round pick on a receiver yet, so why start now? The Titans would like to move Stephen Tulloch to the outside where his lack of size is not as much of anissue, and Maualuga would give them a big downhill thumper who can stop the run in the middle and showed underrated pass-rush skills at the Senior Bowl.[h2]31. Arizona Cardinals (9-7): Donald Brown, RB,Connecticut[/h2]Top three needs: RB, OLB, LOT
Brown lacks exceptional breakaway speed, but he's instinctive, tough and versatile enough to contribute on all three downs in the NFL right now. Arizonadoesn't have to take a running back here, but it would be wise to take advantage of Brown being there, especially with an aging Edgerrin James and astill-unproven Tim Hightower as the only two backs on the roster.[h2]32. Pittsburgh Steelers (12-4): Max Unger, C,Oregon[/h2]Top three needs: OT, CB, 3-4 DE
Cornerback could be a possibility here, and Alphonso Smith, despite his lack of ideal size and top-end speed, has the playmaking skills and toughness to fitwell in Pittsburgh. But this is the time for the Steelers to develop young talent along the offensive line, and Unger's size, strength and versatility arebetter suited for what Pittsburgh looks for in an offensive lineman, and give him a slight edge over Alex Mack and Eric Wood.
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Scouts Inc.
The winds of change have blown again since last week, when Scouts Inc. overhauled its first-round projection and moved QB Mark Sanchez all the way up to No.4 overall to Seattle. This time receivers and offensive tackles are the story.
Our seven-round mock draft has big names on the move, including OT Michael Oher elbowing his way into the top 10 and WR Michael Crabtree nearly falling out.Oher's arrival means that four of the top 10 picks in this projection are offensive tackles, including three of the top six, while Crabtree has been passedin this mock draft by Jeremy Maclin.
The shuffling at the top will create a ripple effect down the draft board with several teams ignoring needs to take the best available prospect, and one inparticular reaching to fill a big need in the middle of the first round.
With all that in mind, here is Scouts Inc.'s complete seven-round projection, which will undergo some tweaking Friday on the eve of the draft:
NFL.com Video
An inside look at quarterback Matthew Stafford from Georgia.
[h2]1. Detroit Lions (Record: 0-16): Matthew Stafford, QB,Georgia[/h2]Top three needs: QB, LOT, DE
Stafford is the very clear choice for Detroit. Among the three players the Lions have said they are negotiating with Stafford is at the top, Jason Smith wouldbe the next choice if negotiations with Stafford broke down, and Curry is a long shot. The Lions definitely want a deal in place with the top pick before thedraft, and they definitely hope it's with Stafford.[h2]2. St. Louis Rams (2-14): Jason Smith, OT,Baylor[/h2]Top three needs: OT, WR, MLB
Smith has the athleticism and tenacity of a premier starting left tackle, which is priority No. 1 for St. Louis after it parted ways with Orlando Pace during the offseason. If Smith is on the board,it's hard to imagine the Rams going in any other direction.[h2]3. Kansas City Chiefs (2-14): Aaron Curry, LB, WakeForest[/h2]Top three needs: Rush LB, DT, 3-4 DL
Here's where it starts to get interesting. This pick is suddenly much more valuable given the fact that Sanchez is projected to come off the board at No.4, but it remains to be seen whether any team will pay the huge price it would take to get ahead of Seattle. Curry is without question the best availableplayer, but does he fit what the Chiefs are looking to do defensively as they move to a 3-4 look? I think Curry is just as valuable inside in a 3-4 as he isoutside in a 4-3, but the one thing they don't get for certain is an impact pass-rusher off the edge. I think Kansas City goes with Curry, but if theChiefs go in a different direction it will likely be OT Eugene Monroe.[h2]4. Seattle Seahawks (4-12): Mark Sanchez, QB,USC[/h2]Top three needs: OLB, OT, S
The Seahawks are clearly looking for the heir apparent to current starter Matt Hasselbeck, who has dealt with nagging injuries recently but likely has two or three more years in him. There are also questionsabout stud LT Walter Jones, who is coming off a serious knee injury, but selecting Sanchez will allow Seattle to eventually hand the reins from one franchisequarterback to another.[h2]5. Cleveland Browns (4-12): B.J. Raji, DT, BostonCollege[/h2]Top three needs: OLB, WR, CB
Raji is the best player on the board at this point and would provide the Browns with a stout nose tackle in their 3-4 defense. He has the size and strength toanchor against double-teams in the running game and the burst and quickness to collapse the pocket and get to the quarterback as a pass-rusher.[h2]6. Cincinnati Bengals (4-11-1): Eugene Monroe, OT,Virginia[/h2]Top three needs: OT, C, RB
Monroe is the best pure pass-blocker in the draft, and he makes sense for a team that has had trouble staying healthy up front and has invested significantmoney in QB Carson Palmer.[h2]7. Oakland Raiders (5-11): Jeremy Maclin, WR,Missouri[/h2]Top three needs: OT, WR, DT
We rate Crabtree as the top receiver in the 2009 draft, but Raiders owner Al Davis is in love with speed and gives Maclin the edge here. Maclin is one of themost explosive players in the draft and fills one of Oakland's biggest needs, and while he is a bit raw as a receiver and route-runner, his speed isimpressive and he can also contribute in the return game.[h2]8. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-11): Michael Crabtree, WR, TexasTech[/h2]Top three needs: WR, CB, DT
There has been a lot of talk in recent weeks about the Jaguars trading out of this spot and giving another team a shot at Sanchez, but with Sanchez slottedfourth in this projection, that scenario is out. Crabtree offers great value and a good fit here with his blend of size, hands and body control, and he wouldgive QB David Garrard a legitimate weapon on theoutside.[h2]9. Green Bay Packers (6-10): Andre Smith, OT,Alabama[/h2]Top three needs: 3-4 OLB, 3-4 DL, OT
We've had DE/OLB hybrids Aaron Maybin and Brian Orakpo in this spot recently, but they are sliding a bit. Smith makes sense here because Packers OTsMark Tauscher and Chad Clifton are aging and have dealt with injury, and Smith hasbounced back from the disastrous start to his pre-draft preparation and now offers good value here.[h2]10. San Francisco 49ers (7-9): Michael Oher, OT,Mississippi[/h2]Top three needs: ROT, QB, S
The 49ers want a right tackle who can step in and contribute right away, and Oher is a mauler as a run blocker who could do just that. The team would like tomove current LT Joe Staley back to the right side, andthis scenario will allow Oher to get used to blitz pickups and the speed of the NFL game before moving to the left side.[h2]11. Buffalo Bills (7-9): Brian Orakpo, DE/OLB,Texas[/h2]Top three needs: Rush DE, C/G, TE
Orakpo is the top-rated DE/OLB hybrid in this draft and we think he is a better fit at end in a 4-3 alignment, which makes him a great fit for the Bills. Hisstrength and burst off the edge will be a welcome addition for a defense that got only three combined sacks from Chris Kelsay and Aaron Schobel last season.[h2]12. Denver Broncos (8-
The interesting thing with Denver is that on paper, the Broncos need a quarterback. But even if Sanchez were to fall to the Broncos here, I don't expectthem to pull the trigger. This pick is all about the D-line for the Broncos. If Raji somehow slips, they'll cash in and grab him. If not, Denver will takethe best five-technique DE (interior DE in a 3-4) in this year's class.[h2]13. Washington ******** (8-
There are three angles with the ******** and this pick. One: If Sanchez falls, they take him. Two: They could mortgage their future and send draft picks tomove up to take Sanchez. I'm not convinced they'll do it, but it certainly wouldn't be against owner Dan Snyder's style. Three: AssumingSanchez is gone, they go either with an offensive tackle or a defensive end. In this case, Maybin is the best value on the board between those two positions,and his quickness and agility off the edge would give the ******** versatility at the position opposite Andre Carter.[h2]14. New Orleans Saints (8-
The Saints have been rumored to have their eye on Jenkins' former teammate Beanie Wells, but Jenkins is the safer pick here. He has the versatility to playboth corner and safety but would fit best at free safety on a New Orleans defense that is in desperate need of playmakers on the back end.[h2]15. Houston Texans (8-
Ayers is a one-year wonder, but he has good size and can get up the field after the quarterback. Adding him to the mix with DE Mario Williams and DT Amobi Okoye would present big problems for opposing protectionschemes.[h2]16. San Diego Chargers (8-
The running back situation in San Diego is not as good as you might think. LaDainian Tomlinson has dealt with nagging injuries recently, Darren Sproles was given the franchise tag during the offseasonand Michael Bennett is an aging backup who won'tcarry much of the load, so this is a good luxury pick for the Chargers. Wells would provide them with a big back who can keep Tomlinson fresh and allow Sprolesto remain in a complementary role, and he would also provide some certainty for the future. For the complete seven-roundprojection all the way to the 256th pick, including the drama surrounding the Jets at No. 17 and whether more than two running backs will come off the board inthe first round, become an ESPN Insider today.
The price to move up and get Sanchez is likely too steep for the Jets now that he's projected to go No. 4 overall, and there are enough questions aboutspeedy wideouts Darrius Heyward-Bey and Percy Harvin to take them here. Freeman would definitely be a reach at this point given questions about his instinctsand consistency, but his size and rifle arm could be enough to overshadow any concerns and push the Jets to make a desperation move. Quarterback talent dropsoff significantly after Freeman, and at this point he is New York's best chance to fill that need.[h2]18. Denver Broncos (from 9-7 CHI) (8-
The Broncos will look to continue to upgrade their defensive front seven with this pick, and Brown could help fill out the rotation of perimeter pass-rushers.The wild card here could be a running back. If Beanie Wells starts to fall, the Broncos could look to take advantage and snag the Ohio State product becausehe's a perfect fit for Denver's zone-blocking scheme.[h2]19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-7): Brian Cushing, OLB,USC[/h2]Top three needs: QB, DT, OLB
The Buccaneers wil pass on somewhat-undersized DT Peria Jerry because they are trying to get bigger and more physical in the front seven than they were in thescheme of former defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin. While Cushing has limitations in coverage he fits the bill in terms of size and strength at the point ofattack, and he has the versatility to play inside if needed.[h2]20. Detroit Lions (from 9-7 DAL) (0-16):Peria Jerry, DT,Mississippi[/h2]Top three needs: QB, LOT, DE
New coach Jim Schwartz will rotate his defensive linemen throughout a game, and current DTs Grady Jackson and Chuck Darby are on the down side of their careers. Jerry wouldfit well in that rotation as a one-gap penetrator who can create havoc in the middle.[h2]21. Philadelphia Eagles (9-6-1): Knowshon Moreno, RB,Georgia[/h2]Top three needs: WR, RB, TE
Offensive tackle is not a need area after the Jason Peters trade and Moreno is a tremendous value at this point in the first round. Moreno's versatilitymakes him a good fit in Philly as the short-term complement to Brian Westbrook and long-term replacement for him.[h2]22. Minnesota Vikings (10-6): Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Maryland[/h2]Top three needs: QB, ROT, C
There are questions about Heyward-Bey's route-running and hands, but he was the fastest player at the combine and his speed would provide a downfieldthreat for an offense that needs to prevent defenses from ganging up on RB Adrian Peterson.[h2]23. New England Patriots (11-5): Clay Matthews, OLB,USC[/h2]Top three needs: OLB, strongside ILB, CB
If Jenkins falls, don't be surprised to see the Patriots take advantage of that and select him. His versatility fits perfectly in New England. But ifhe's not there, Matthews has "Patriots" written all over him. Matthews' best football is still ahead of him, he has great NFL bloodlines, hecan play multiple roles on defense and he will be a special-teams demon from Day 1.[h2]24. Atlanta Falcons (11-5): Brandon Pettigrew, TE, OklahomaState[/h2]Top three needs: DT/NT, OLB, S
Atlanta really wants to target defense with this draft, but there isn't a player close to Pettigrew's value at this point. Assuming the Falconsdon't bring in a veteran between now and the draft, they have to go with the only first-round TE in this year's class if he's available.[h2]25. Miami Dolphins (11-5): Vontae Davis, CB,Illinois[/h2]Top three needs: CB, WR, NT
Davis is perhaps the best cover corner in the draft and a top-15 talent, but he has fallen a bit due to concerns about his work ethic and consistency. Still,he makes perfect sense for a team that made the playoffs last year but needs a playmaker in the defensive secondary. Davis is a great value at this point, andon a team with strong leadership in the front office, and the locker-room character concerns are not as significant as they might be for other teams.[h2]26. Baltimore Ravens (11-5): Kenny Britt, WR,Rutgers[/h2]Top three needs: WR, CB, ILB
Britt is the perfect fit in Baltimore with his combination of size, hands and better-than-expected top-end speed. He would provide another reliable option forQB Joe Flacco and add to a receiving corps that hasstruggled to stay healthy and counts on big contributions from aging veteran Derrick Mason.[h2]27. Indianapolis Colts (12-4): Percy Harvin, WR,Florida[/h2]Top three needs: DT, WR, OLB
The Colts are most likely to use this pick on a defensive tackle or wide receiver, and while WR Hakeem Nicks is worth the pick, he does not have the type ofspeed Indy looks for in its pass-catchers. That means Harvin is the pick, and questions about his durability and attitude are worth the risk at this point inthe first round.[h2]28. Buffalo Bills (from 12-4 CAR throughPhiladelphia) (7-9): EbenBritton, OT, Arizona[/h2]Top three needs: DE, C/G, TE
Buffalo traded away Jason Peters to get this pick, andBritton will help fill the void left by Peters' departure. Britton has good size and good feet and will fit in nicely with the Bills' offense.[h2]29. New York Giants (12-4): Hakeem Nicks, WR, NorthCarolina[/h2]Top three needs: WR, strongside LB, OT
There's a lot of speculation about Braylon Edwards being traded to the Giants, which would cost New York this pick. But there hasn't been a deal yet,and if the Giants hold on to this pick and don't bring in a veteran, Nicks is a no-brainer. He's big, has exceptional hand-eye coordination and isready to contribute for Eli Manning right now.[h2]30. Tennessee Titans (13-3): Rey Maualuga, ILB,USC[/h2]Top three needs: WR, DT, MLB
Tennessee's biggest need is at wide receiver, but that has been the Titans' biggest need for the past half-dozen years and they haven't used afirst-round pick on a receiver yet, so why start now? The Titans would like to move Stephen Tulloch to the outside where his lack of size is not as much of anissue, and Maualuga would give them a big downhill thumper who can stop the run in the middle and showed underrated pass-rush skills at the Senior Bowl.[h2]31. Arizona Cardinals (9-7): Donald Brown, RB,Connecticut[/h2]Top three needs: RB, OLB, LOT
Brown lacks exceptional breakaway speed, but he's instinctive, tough and versatile enough to contribute on all three downs in the NFL right now. Arizonadoesn't have to take a running back here, but it would be wise to take advantage of Brown being there, especially with an aging Edgerrin James and astill-unproven Tim Hightower as the only two backs on the roster.[h2]32. Pittsburgh Steelers (12-4): Max Unger, C,Oregon[/h2]Top three needs: OT, CB, 3-4 DE
Cornerback could be a possibility here, and Alphonso Smith, despite his lack of ideal size and top-end speed, has the playmaking skills and toughness to fitwell in Pittsburgh. But this is the time for the Steelers to develop young talent along the offensive line, and Unger's size, strength and versatility arebetter suited for what Pittsburgh looks for in an offensive lineman, and give him a slight edge over Alex Mack and Eric Wood.
[h4]Round 2[/h4]
[h4]Round 3[/h4]
[h4]Round 4[/h4]
| 1. (101) | Dallas Cowboys (from Detroit) | Louis Murphy | WR | Florida |
| 2. (102) | Kansas City Chiefs | Kraig Urbik | OG | Wisconsin |
| 3. (103) | St. Louis Rams | Mike Goodson | RB | Texas A&M |
| 4. (104) | Cleveland Browns | Chris Clemons | FS | Clemson |
| 5. (105) | Seattle Seahawks | Kaluka Maiava | OLB | USC |
| 6. (106) | Cincinnati Bengals | Victor Harris | CB | Virginia Tech |
| 7. (107) | Jacksonville Jaguars | Terrance Taylor | DT | Michigan |
8. (10 | Oakland Raiders | Darcel McBath | DS | Texas Tech |
| 9. (109) | Green Bay Packers | Kyle Moore | DE | USC |
| 10. (110) | Buffalo Bills | Cameron Morrah* | TE | Cal |
| 11. (111) | San Francisco 49ers | Kenny McKinley | WR | South Carolina |
| 12. (112) | Houston Texans | Cary Harris | DC | USC |
| 13. (113) | San Diego Chargers | T.J. Lang | OT | Eastern Michigan |
| 14. (114) | Denver Broncos | C.J. Spillman | DS | Marshall |
| 15. (115) | New York Jets (from Washington) | Richard Quinn* | TE | North Carolina |
| 16. (116) | New Orleans Saints | Dorell Scott | DT | Clemson |
| 17. (117) | Dallas Cowboys | Herman Johnson | OG | LSU |
| 18. (11 | New Orleans Saints (from NY Jets) | Jonathan Casillas | WLB | Wisconsin |
| 19. (119) | Chicago Bears | Captain Munnerlyn* | DC | South Carolina |
| 20. (120) | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Roy Miller | DT | Texas |
| 21. (121) | Philadelphia Eagles | Mike Mickens | DC | Cincinnati |
| 22. (122) | Houston Texans (from Minnesota) | Augustus Parrish | OT | Kent State |
| 23. (123) | Baltimore Ravens | Sammie Lee Hill | DT | Stillman |
| 24. (124) | New England Patriots | Darry Beckwith | ILB | LSU |
| 25. (125) | Atlanta Falcons | Fenuki Tupou | OT | Oregon |
| 26. (126) | Oakland Raiders (from Miami) | Mitch King | DE | Iowa |
| 27. (127) | Indianapolis Colts | Travis Beckum | TE | Wisconsin |
| 28. (12 | Carolina Panthers | Demetrius Byrd | WR | LSU |
| 29. (129) | New York Giants | Emanuel Cook* | DS | South Carolina |
| 30. (130) | Tennessee Titans | Keenan Lewis | DC | Oregon State |
| 31. (131) | Arizona Cardinals | Lydon Murtha | OT | Nebraska |
| 32. (132) | Pittsburgh Steelers | Xavier Fulton | OT | Illinois |
| 33. (133) | San Diego Chargers (Compensatory) | Jarett Dillard | WR | Rice |
| 34. (134) | San Diego Chargers (Compensatory) | Michael Hamlin | SS | Clemson |
| 35. (135) | Tennessee Titans (Compensatory) | Myron Pryor | DT | Kentucky |
| 36. (136) | Indianapolis Colts (Compensatory) | Kory Sheets | RB | Purdue |
[h4]Round 5[/h4]
| 1. (137) | Seattle Seahawks | Javon Ringer | RB | Michigan State |
| 2. (13 | St. Louis Rams | Juaquin Iglesias | WR | Oklahoma |
| 3. (139) | Kansas City Chiefs | Cornelius Lewis | OT | Tennessee State |
| 4. (140) | Chicago Bears (from Denver through Seattle) | Courtney Greene | SS | Rutgers |
| 5. (141) | Philadelphia Eagles (from Cleveland) | Nic Harris | OLB | Oklahoma |
| 6. (142) | Cincinnati Bengals | Matt Shaughnessy | DE | Wisconsin |
| 7. (143) | Atlanta Falcons (from Oakland) | Jerraud Powers* | DC | Auburn |
| 8. (144) | Jacksonville Jaguars | Brian Hoyer | QB | Michigan State |
| 9. (145) | Green Bay Packers | David Bruton | SS | Notre Dame |
| 10. (146) | San Francisco 49ers | James Davis | RB | Clemson |
| 11. (147) | Buffalo Bills | Kevin Ellison | OLB | USC |
| 12. (14 | San Diego Chargers | Scott McKillop | ILB | Pittsburgh |
| 13. (149) | Denver Broncos | Rashad Jennings | RB | Liberty |
| 14. (150) | Washington ******** | Dannell Ellerbe | SLB | Georgia |
| 15. (151) | New York Giants (from New Orleans) | Jason Watkins | OT | Florida |
| 16. (152) | Houston Texans | DeAndre Levy | OLB | Wisconsin |
| 17. (153) | Philadelphia Eagles (from NY Jets) | Curtis Taylor | SS | LSU |
| 18. (154) | Chicago Bears | Jonathan Luigs | OC | Arkansas |
| 19. (155) | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Sammie Stroughter | WR | Oregon State |
| 20. (156) | Dallas Cowboys | Zach Follett | OLB | Cal |
| 21. (157) | Philadelphia Eagles | Brandon Gibson | WR | Washington State |
| 22. (15 | Minnesota Vikings | Ladarius Webb | CB | Nicholls State |
| 23. (159) | New England Patriots | Khalif Mitchell | DT | East Carolina |
| 24. (160) | Atlanta Falcons | Louis Vasquez | OG | Texas Tech |
| 25. (161) | Miami Dolphins | John Phillips | TE | Virginia |
| 26. (162) | Baltimore Ravens | Victor Butler | OLB | Oregon State |
| 27. (163) | Carolina Panthers | Anthony Hill | TE | N.C. State |
| 28. (164) | New York Giants | Ashlee Palmer | OLB | Ole Miss |
| 29. (165) | Indianapolis Colts | Brandon Underwood | DC | Cincinnati |
| 30. (166) | Dallas Cowboys (from Tennessee) | Pannel Egboh | DE | Stanford |
| 31. (167) | Arizona Cardinals | Lee Robinson | OLB | Alcorn State |
| 32. (16 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Demonte' Bolden | DT | Tennessee |
| 33. (169) | Pittsburgh Steelers (Compensatory) | Glover Quinn | FS | New Mexico |
| 34. (170) | New England Patriots (Compensatory) | Johnnie Knox | WR | Abilene Christian |
| 35. (171) | San Francisco 49ers (Compensatory) | Ryan Mouton | DC | Hawaii |
| 36. (172) | Dallas Cowboys (Compensatory) | Alex Boone | OT | Ohio State |
| 37. (173) | Tennessee Titans (Compensatory) | Vance Walker | DT | Georgia Tech |
[h4]Round 6[/h4]
| 1. (174) | Detroit Lions | Andrew Gardner | OT | Georgia Tech |
| 2. (175) | Kansas City Chiefs | Ramses Barden | WR | Cal Poly |
| 3. (176) | St. Louis Rams | Kevin Ogletree | WR | Virginia |
| 4. (177) | Cleveland Browns | Tiquan Underwood | WR | Rutgers |
| 5. (17 | Seattle Seahawks | Trevor Canfield | OG | Cincinnati |
| 6. (179) | Cincinnati Bengals | Rhett Bomar | QB | Sam Houston State |
| 7. (180) | Jacksonville Jaguars | Greg Isdaner | OG | West Virginia |
| 8. (181) | Oakland Raiders | Tony Fiammetta | FB | Syracuse |
| 9. (182) | Green Bay Packers | Worrell Williams | ILB | Cal |
| 10. (183) | Buffalo Bills | Nate Davis | QB | Ball State |
| 11. (184) | San Francisco 49ers | Anthony Parker | OG | Tennessee |
| 12. (185) | Denver Broncos | Hunter Cantwell | QB | Louisville |
| 13. (186) | Washington ******** | Matt Slauson | OG | Nebraska |
| 14. (187) | Green Bay Packers (from New Orleans) | Ramon Foster | OT | Tennessee |
| 15. (18 | Houston Texans | Stephen McGee | QB | Texas A&M |
| 16. (189) | San Diego Chargers | Marlon Favorite | NT | LSU |
| 17. (190) | Chicago Bears | Joel Bell | OT | Furman |
| 18. (191) | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Will Davis | DE | Illinois |
| 19. (192) | Detroit Lions (from Dallas) | Gerald McRath | MLB | Southern Miss |
| 20. (193) | New York Jets | Robert Brewster | OT | Ball State |
| 21. (194) | Philadelphia Eagles | Ryan Palmer | CB | Texas |
| 22. (195) | Philadelphia Eagles (from Minnesota) | Seth Olsen | OT | Iowa |
| 23. (196) | Atlanta Falcons | Troy Nolan | S | Arizona State |
| 24. (197) | Dallas Cowboys (from Miami) | Josh Mauga | ILB | Nevada |
| 25. (19 | Baltimore Ravens | Deon Butler | WR | Penn State |
| 26. (199) | New England Patriots | Jacob Ingram | LS | Hawaii |
| 27. (200) | New York Giants | Don Carey | CB | Norfolk State |
| 28. (201) | Indianapolis Colts | Garrett Reynolds | OT | North Carolina |
| 29. (202) | Carolina Panthers | Andy Kemp | OG | Wisconsin |
| 30. (203) | Tennessee Titans | Arian Foster | RB | Tennessee |
| 31. (204) | Arizona Cardinals | Bear Pascoe | TE | Fresno State |
| 32. (205) | Pittsburgh Steelers | Ellis Lankster | CB | West Virginia |
| 33. (206) | Tennessee Titans (compensatory) | Austin Collie | WR | BYU |
| 34. (207) | New England Patriots (compensatory) | Brannan Southerland | FB | Georgia |
| 35. (20 | Dallas Cowboys (compensatory) | Mike Wallace | WR | Mississippi |
| 36. (209) | Cincinnati Bengals (compensatory) | George Hypolite | DT | Colorado |
[h4]Round 7[/h4]
| 1. (210) | Dallas Cowboys | Terrance Knighton | NT | Temple |
| 2. (211) | St. Louis Rams | Brandon Long | DE | Michigan State |
| 3. (212) | Kansas City Chiefs | Chris Owens | DB | San Jose State |
| 4. (213) | Seattle Seahawks | Ian Campbell | DE | Kansas State |
| 5. (214) | Miami Dolphins (from Cleveland) | Devin Moore | RB | Wyoming |
| 6. (215) | Cincinnati Bengals | Quan Cosby | WR | Texas |
| 7. (216) | Oakland Raiders | A. Q. Shipley | C | Penn State |
| 8. (217) | Tampa Bay Buccaneers (from Jacksonville) | Jose Valdez | OT | Arkansas |
| 9. (21 | Green Bay Packers | Brandon Hughes | CB | Oregon State |
| 10. (219) | San Francisco 49ers | Tom Brandstater | QB | Fresno State |
| 11. (220) | Buffalo Bills | Andrew Means | WR | Indiana |
| 12. (221) | Minnesota Vikings (from Washington) | Dan Gronkowski | TE | Maryland |
| 13. (222) | New Orleans Saints | P.J. Hill | RB | Wisconsin |
| 14. (223) | Houston Texans | Stephen Hodge | OLB | TCU |
| 15. (224) | San Diego Chargers | Deangelo Smith | CB | Cincinnati |
| 16. (225) | Denver Broncos | Travis Bright | OG | BYU |
| 17. (226) | Pittsburgh Steelers (from Tampa Bay) | John Parker Wilson | QB | Alabama |
| 18. (227) | Dallas Cowboys | Roger Allen | OG | Missouri Western |
| 19. (22 | New York Jets | Cedric Dockery | OG | Texas |
| 20. (229) | Tampa Bay Buccaneers (from Chicago) | Moise Fokou | OLB | Maryland |
| 21. (230) | Philadelphia Eagles | Henry Melton | DE | Texas |
| 22. (231) | Minnesota Vikings | Clinton McDonald | DT | Memphis |
| 23. (232) | Jacksonville Jaguars (from Miami) | Aaron Brown | RB | TCU |
| 24. (233) | Tampa Bay Buccaneers (from Baltimore) | Morgan Trent | CB | Michigan |
| 25. (234) | New England Patriots | Jared Bronson | TE | Central Washington |
| 26. (235) | Denver Broncos (from Atlanta) | George Bussey | OT | Louisville |
| 27. (236) | Indianapolis Colts | Edwin Williams | OG | Maryland |
| 28. (237) | Miami Dolphins (from Carolina) | Domonique Johnson | CB | Jackson State |
| 29. (23 | New York Giants | Chris Baker | DE | Hampton |
| 30. (239) | Tennessee Titans | William Johnson | DE | Michigan |
| 31. (240) | Arizona Cardinals | Darius Passmore | WR | Marshall |
| 32. (241) | Pittsburgh Steelers | Javarris Williams | RB | Tennessee State |
| 33. (242) | Tennessee Titans (compensatory) | Quinn Johnson | FB | LSU |
| 34. (243) | Washington ******** (compensatory) | Graham Harrell | QB | Texas Tech |
| 35. (244) | San Francisco 49ers (compensatory) | Derek Walker | DE | Illinois |
| 36. (245) | Seattle Seahawks (compensatory) | Brian Hartline | WR | Ohio State |
| 37. (246) | Chicago Bears (compensatory) | Mortty Ivy | OLB | West Virginia |
| 38. (247) | Seattle Seahawks (compensatory) | Jamarca Sanford | S | Mississippi |
| 39. (24 | Seattle Seahawks | Ra'Shon Harris | DT | Oregon |
| 40. (249) | Cincinnati Bengals (compensatory) | Antonio Appleby | MLB | Virginia |
| 41. (250) | Jacksonville Jaguars (compensatory) | Robert Francois | ILB | Boston College |
| 42. (251) | Chicago Bears (compensatory) | Phillip Hunt | DE | Houston |
| 43. (252) | Cincinnati Bengals (compensatory) | Anthony Felder | OLB | Cal |
| 44. (253) | Jacksonville Jaguars (compensatory) | Bruce Johnson | CB | Miami |
| 45. (254) | Arizona Cardinals (compensatory) | C.J. Davis | OG | Pittsburgh |
| 46. (255) | Detroit Lions (compensatory) | Marko Mitchell | WR | Nevada |
| 47. (256) | Kansas City Chiefs (compensatory) | Lendy Holmes | S | Oklahoma |
- Sep 17, 2008
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nvm
no way Rashad slips to the 5th
he's 2-3
no way Rashad slips to the 5th
he's 2-3
49ers650
Banned
- Nov 7, 2007
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Round 5 by Denver.
- Apr 3, 2007
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Anyhoo, I hope the Eagles get Knowshon. His talent and versatility is WAY TOO good to pass up at 21 if he falls. I don't want to see "a trade out ofthe 1st round into the second" by the Eagles for the third straight year if Knowshon gets taken before 21.
- Apr 24, 2005
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*fixed*Originally Posted by Kiddin Like Jason
4PM start?
I got a football tournament that weekend, so I won't miss much, if any of the draft.
- Apr 23, 2007
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[h2]WRs reportedly positive for marijuana[/h2]
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ESPN.com news services
Wide receivers Percy Harvinand Brandon Tate testedpositive for marijuana during February's NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis, two sources told FOXSports.com.
The news could be potentially damaging to the wide receivers' stock during this weekend's NFL draft.
Harvin was considered a first-round pick after leaving the University of Florida following his junior season. Tate was considered a possible second- tofourth-round pick after a solid college career at North Carolina.
Joel Segal, the agent who represents both players, didn't return messages from FOXSports.com seeking comment.
NFL teams received the drug-test results earlier this week, according to FOXSports.com.
Sources told FOXSports.com Harvin and Tate were the only two high-profile players to flunk their combine drug tests, and one of the sources said that fewerthan a dozen players tested positive for recreational drugs.
Players who failed the tests are subject to entry into the NFL's substance-abuse program.
Harvin finished his college career with 133 receptions for 1,929 yards and 13 touchdowns and 194 carries for 1,852 yards and 19 scores. He averaged 9.5yards per carry and 11.6 yards every time he touched the ball. He also posted a strong 4.39 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the combine.
He was at his best in big games, earning MVP honors in the 2006 Southeastern Conference championship game and totaling 171 yards and a touchdown in avictory over Oklahoma in the Bowl Championship Series national title game in January.
He lined up at receiver, running back and quarterback for the Gators but expects to do even more at the next level because several teams have already talkedto him about returning kickoffs and punts.
Tate finished his career with an NCAA-record 3,523 career combined kick-return yards. Before tearing two knee ligaments midway through his senior year, heaveraged 23.5 yards on his 16 receptions.
Tate, still recovering from his injury, didn't work out at the combine.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
Comment Email Print Share
ESPN.com news services
Wide receivers Percy Harvinand Brandon Tate testedpositive for marijuana during February's NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis, two sources told FOXSports.com.
The news could be potentially damaging to the wide receivers' stock during this weekend's NFL draft.
Harvin was considered a first-round pick after leaving the University of Florida following his junior season. Tate was considered a possible second- tofourth-round pick after a solid college career at North Carolina.
Joel Segal, the agent who represents both players, didn't return messages from FOXSports.com seeking comment.
NFL teams received the drug-test results earlier this week, according to FOXSports.com.
Sources told FOXSports.com Harvin and Tate were the only two high-profile players to flunk their combine drug tests, and one of the sources said that fewerthan a dozen players tested positive for recreational drugs.
Players who failed the tests are subject to entry into the NFL's substance-abuse program.
Harvin finished his college career with 133 receptions for 1,929 yards and 13 touchdowns and 194 carries for 1,852 yards and 19 scores. He averaged 9.5yards per carry and 11.6 yards every time he touched the ball. He also posted a strong 4.39 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the combine.
He was at his best in big games, earning MVP honors in the 2006 Southeastern Conference championship game and totaling 171 yards and a touchdown in avictory over Oklahoma in the Bowl Championship Series national title game in January.
He lined up at receiver, running back and quarterback for the Gators but expects to do even more at the next level because several teams have already talkedto him about returning kickoffs and punts.
Tate finished his career with an NCAA-record 3,523 career combined kick-return yards. Before tearing two knee ligaments midway through his senior year, heaveraged 23.5 yards on his 16 receptions.
Tate, still recovering from his injury, didn't work out at the combine.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
- Jan 24, 2008
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quick question guys. is it ESPN or NFLN that reveals the picks before they're announced at the podium? i wanna say NFLN just on the strength of adamschefter
. I don't wanna hear the picks if they're about to beannounced seconds later....i like surprises
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One lone Miami Hurricane at 253.
Morgan Trent.
Morgan Trent.
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WRs reportedly positive for marijuanaComment Email Print Share ESPN.com news services
Wide receivers Percy Harvin and Brandon Tate tested positive for marijuana during February's NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis, two sources told FOXSports.com.
The news could be potentially damaging to the wide receivers' stock during this weekend's NFL draft.
Harvin was considered a first-round pick after leaving the University of Florida following his junior season. Tate was considered a possible second- to fourth-round pick after a solid college career at North Carolina.
Joel Segal, the agent who represents both players, didn't return messages from FOXSports.com seeking comment.
NFL teams received the drug-test results earlier this week, according to FOXSports.com.
Sources told FOXSports.com Harvin and Tate were the only two high-profile players to flunk their combine drug tests, and one of the sources said that fewer than a dozen players tested positive for recreational drugs.
http://sports.espn.go.com...09/news/story?id=4087941
Enjoy getting pickedi in the 2nd round, Percy
Could this news help Derrick Williams MAYBE sneak into the late 1st?
- May 19, 2004
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$5 says he ends up in NE somehow. Belichick would do it just to %@%% with the league.
- Apr 24, 2005
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Brandon Tate
DeadsetAce
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- May 31, 2004
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the pats do like those UF wideouts...i think we had like 3 or 4 on the roster at one point in recent years (caldwell, jackson, jab, kelvin kight come to mind).wouldn't be surprised if they grabbed percy, but wouldn't be happy
- Apr 23, 2007
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McJ's, tell your avy to open it's eyes. That was already posted. Also, we need you in the mock draft plz
- May 30, 2006
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Hearing the Cowboys draft board has only 23 first round grades this year...
If Percy drops, Jerry better get busy on draft day again...
If Percy drops, Jerry better get busy on draft day again...
