jeffbiologist

OK, before the season starts, lets see if you are still following your favorite underdog from draft day. For arguements sake lets call them players under rd 2...Where did they get drafted--or did they show up as FAs?? Did they make the team? How do they look?
I was VERY dissapointed to see Wesley Woodyard(LB Kentucky)not drafted AT ALL!! He was projected to be a 4th rounder, led the SEC in tackles, had all the coaches talking about him at the senior bowl, and ran the 2nd fastest time for a LB at the combine.......and went undrafted. Most teams saw him as a tweener, a very small 229#LB without the hip swivel to turn into a SS.....he went unclaimed a few days and ended up on the Broncos roster as a free agent.
This is why NFL network is great, I could watch him get in the 2nd half of their games and basically pick up where he left off. He had about 7-9 tackles per HALF, had a couple big hits, causing more than 1 fumble and being a lunatic on ST. Suffice to say he made the club, some Denver fans suggest he will actually get some playing time at LB too! I felt so sorry for this kid after draft day--so glad he found a place to start his career! So much for those draft gurus!

PATRIOT64

Well he was in round 2 but I will say Notre Dame LB Trevor Laws was a guy I was keeping a close eye on and hoped he would last till round 3 where I saw the Pats picking him up if they could

I think the Eagles will be glad they picked up this guy who I think will have a very productive rookie season in the middle of that Defense

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patsfanofNC12

Well my guy was Rd 1 but he was projected to be rd 2-3. Chris Johnson from East Carolina. Right now he is on the Titans giving LenDale White a run for his money, he was said to be to small for rb, but is breaking long runs not just on the outside but also through the middle. He is supposed to be getting 40-50% of carries this season according to Jeff Fisher, and people think ROY is in his sights this year.

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Lockdown06

Mine was Steve Slaton - he got drafted in the 3rd round by the Texans and has played his way into a starting role - I loved watching him in college and I hope he has a good career in the pros

stinkypete

LaValle Hawkins, I thought he'd make a great slot receiver. I he was drafted by the Titans, but they've played him more at defensve back, and I don't know if he made their 53.

SamBamsFan

Jack Williams CB Kent State. He was drafted in the 4th round by the Broncos- made the team- seems as if he'll start off being the dime back. Tough place to land w/ Champ Bailey and Dre Bly anchored as starters...

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WhiZa

I wanted Craig Stevens as the 3rd blocking TE. He was drafted a bit higher (3rd round) then I would of liked the Pats to take him.
Now I know it's preseason but Tennessee had the highest Yards Per Carry thus far. Partially from Chris Johnson, but Stevens has done well in there.

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NE_Paddy

2 guys....

Tom Zbikowski, strong safety from Notre Dame. He's caught on well with the Ravens. I was really hoping we'd trade up in the 3rd for him instead of taking O'Connell. He could have been Rodney's heir.

Anthony Alridge, running back from University of Houston. He went undrafted but signed with the Broncos. He's tiny but he's unbelievably quick and has talent to burn. He's already regarded as the number 2 or 3 back in Denver. The fans there are calling him "quick 6".

EDIT: Apparently Alridge tore a ligament in his foot and is out for the year, so Denver IR'd him. That sucks.

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ctpatsfan77

Maybe they would have drafted him with #78 if San Diego hadn't come calling at #69. . . .

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strongside

Vernon Ghoulston..yikes!