“We got a guy that we think is going to be a terrific football player,” Chargers General Manager A.J. Smith said. “Solid character, work ethic, production over the years. Fantastic. (There were) a lot of quality, good football players and we got ourselves one.”
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Chargers Grab Antoine Cason in 1st Round
Posted in Antoine Cason, NFL Draft on April 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Browns Trade Up, Get Beau Bell in 4th
Posted in Beau Bell, NFL Draft on April 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“This guy is kind of a hammer type hitter,” Browns General Manager Phil Savage said. “If you saw some of his highlights, he knows how to finish. He brings some explosion at the end of plays. We feel like he’s a powerful tackler.”
Seahawks Select Owen Schmitt with #163
Posted in NFL Draft, Owen Schmitt on April 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“He’s a good fullback and we don’t have anybody else like him on the roster,” Seahawks offensive coordinator Gil Haskell said. “He’s got good hands, blocks and he can run.”
Panthers Jump on Hayden in 6th
Posted in NFL Draft, Nick Hayden on April 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Nick Hayden played in 44 games with 39 starts at Wisconsin. He recorded 132 tackles, 10 sacks, six quarterback pressures, six fumble recoveries, six passes defensed and two blocked two kicks in his career.
One of the Big Ten’s strongest players, Hayden took advantage of that power to excel in his role as a stay at [...]
Browns Add Darnell Terrell
Posted in Darnell Terrell, NFL Draft on April 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Former University of Missouri cornerback Darnell Terrell signed a free agent contract with the Cleveland Browns following the 2008 NFL Draft.
Terrell appeared in 49 games during his college career, starting 34 contests…Posted 169 tackles (107 solos) with 4.5 stops for losses of 25 yards and a pressure…Recovered four fumbles, caused four others and blocked a [...]
Thorpe honoree Cason conquers difficult odds
Posted in Antoine Cason, NFL Draft on February 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
By John Rohde, NewsOK.com Staff Writer
In order to win this year’s Jim Thorpe Award, Antoine Cason had to clear three significant hurdles. But it appeared the Arizona cornerback would be too small, too crippled and — oddly enough — too talented to be tabbed as the nation’s top collegiate defensive back.
Cason formally received his award [...]
Schmitt making noise in Mobile
Posted in NFL Draft, Owen Schmitt on January 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
By Chris Low, ESPN.com
MOBILE, Ala. — Owen Schmitt has yet to mangle any face masks during this week’s Senior Bowl practice, although there still is time for him to add to his famed collection. Legend has it that he broke 10 face masks during his West Virginia career, a testament to the way the bruising, [...]
Colts Nab Quinn Pitcock in 3rd Round
Posted in NFL Draft, Quinn Pitcock on May 1, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
“(Defensive line coach) John Teerlinck described him as a, ‘Big-Old-Ax-Handle-Guy,’’’ Colts President Bill Polian said said. “He’s a terrific run player. He’s a high-motor, go-go-go, chase-all-over-the-field guy… a guy who will stand in and slug it out with you…”
Harris a Steal in 7th Round
Posted in Clark Harris, NFL Draft on April 30, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
by Mike Spofford, Packers.com
posted 04/29/2007
Clark Harris is willing to handle just about any role a tight end can.
The Packers’ 11th and final selection in the 2007 NFL Draft, a seventh-round pick at 243rd overall out of Rutgers, Harris became one of his team’s primary pass-catchers as a sophomore when injuries hit the wide receiver [...]
Pousson Signs Contract with Browns
Posted in Brent Pousson, NFL Draft on April 30, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
McNeese State all-conference and all-Louisiana offensive lineman Brent Pousson has signed a free agent contract with the Cleveland Browns.
A native of Iota and a three year starter for the Cowboys, Pousson said Sunday that Cleveland was the best fit for him.
“It offers the best situation for me to make the team,” he said, noting that [...]
Chargers Add O-Lineman Mike Jones
Posted in Mike Jones, NFL Draft on April 29, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
At the end of last season, the Bolts had 14 players on their 53-man roster that had originally joined the team as undrafted rookie free agents. The Chargers have proven that undrafted rookie free agents will get their fair shot, and 22 hopefuls were added Monday, including offensive guard Mike Jones from Iowa.
“I love [...]
Pitcock Hopes to be First DT Taken in Draft
Posted in NFL Draft, Quinn Pitcock on February 27, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
From Piqua High School to Ohio State University to the NFL, Quinn Pitcock is preparing for another transition.
Now football is more than a game. It’s a business. And the Buckeyes’ star defensive lineman is getting a taste of it at the NFL combine.
“We have to understand it’s now truly a job,” he said. “It’s still [...]
Quinn Pitcock – Draft Blog
Posted in NFL Draft, Quinn Pitcock on February 27, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Want an inside look at what happens when a top prospect goes through the NFL draft process? Former Ohio State star defensive tackle Quinn Pitcock gives his thoughts on the entire process leading up to Draft Day with an unique behind-the-scenes look.
By Richard Cirminiello
Although he was a former All-America defensive tackle at Ohio State, you [...]
Clark Harris – Draft Diary
Posted in Clark Harris, NFL Draft on February 24, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Former Rutgers tight end Clark Harris is taking part in the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. While there, he will file a diary.
It wasn’t bad yesterday. I just did some psychological tests, a little bit of interviews and then the bench press. Other than that, it was pretty much just sitting around and hanging out for [...]
Jets sign Mangold to Deal Worth up to Over $10.5 million
Posted in NFL Draft, Nick Mangold on July 27, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. — The New York Jets signed first-round pick Nick Mangold, getting all their players signed in time for the start of training camp.
The deal is said to be for 5 years and about $7.5 million, with incentives that can push it to over $10.5 million.
Mangold, a center out of Ohio State, is [...]
Jets Draft Mangold in First Round
Posted in NFL Draft, Nick Mangold on April 28, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
With their second first-round pick, at No. 29 overall, the Jets drafted Ohio State center Nick Mangold.
“He’s going to give us great competition at a couple of spots, both center and guard, which is a positive thing for us,” Mangini said.
The 6-3½, 300-pounder will be reunited with former Buckeyes teammate and good friend Mike Nugent, [...]
