Monday, May 01, 2006

Post Draft Thoughts

  • KU had none of its players get drafted, the only Big 12 school to be so snubbed. Some Jayhawks did sign as rookie free agents after the draft, however. CB Charles Gordon (who left school early – oops) signed with the Vikings, DE Charlton Keith signed with the Browns, and KU all-time receptions leader, Mark Simmons, signed with the Chargers. Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, LB Nick Reid, signed with the Chiefs.
  • Kansas State tackle Jeromey Clary was drafted by San Diego in the sixth round. Missouri QB turned WR, Brad Smith, was drafted by the Jets in the fourth.
  • The Broncos did well again this year, drafting QB Jay Cutler in the first round and trading for WR Javon Walker with their second.
  • The Cardinals also did well, drafting QB Matt Leinart to back up Kurt Warner after already adding RB Edgerrin James to a strong stable of receivers. The Cards also drafted a USC offensive lineman in the second and 6-8 tight end from Georgia in the third. Not bad.
  • I'd be a little leary if I was a Titans fan. Their first two picks were Vince "At least I got my name right on the Wonderlic" Young and Lendale "It's hard work to be this lazy" White. Lots of raw talent here but lots of potential problems, too.
  • Marcus Vick, the little brother of Mike Vick who was kicked out of Virginia Tech, was not drafted by the NFL. Hehehe.

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