Posts Tagged ‘Draft’

Ronnie Lott : 1981 Draft Day Picks

Ronnie Lott : 1981 Draft Day Picks

Ronnie Lott was born on May 8, 1959 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. From early on it was obvious that Lott was going to be a great athlete. He had all of the physical skills of a top notch player, while also combining this with plenty of knowledge of the game. To this day Lott is still remembered for the hard hits that he used to lay on opponent’s game in and game out.

After graduating from Eisenhower High School, Lott decided to take h (more…)

Percy Harvin – a Shoe in for Next Year’s Nfl Draft?

Percy Harvin – a Shoe in for Next Year’s Nfl Draft?

The ink isn’t even dry yet on the 2008 NFL Draft and word is already getting around that Percy Harvin should be looking at a nice, comfortable spot in the 2009 draft. Odds are he’ll be ready.

Harvin has been considered one of the best two-position players right out of high school in 2006. He is quick – he ran the 40 yard dash in 4.3 seconds – and he is strong, a great rusher and a player who will not give in or back down. (more…)

Matt Hasselbeck 1998 Draft Day Pick

Matt Hasselbeck 1998 Draft Day Pick

Matt Hasselbeck was born on September 25, 1975 in Westwood, Massachusetts. At 6 foot 4 inches and weighing 220 pounds, Hasselbeck is the perfect size for a top notch NFL quarterback. To go along with his size, he also has one of the smartest minds when it comes to quarterbacks. When you combine these two things it is easy to see why Hasselbeck has become one of the top players in the league. But although he is achieving a high level of success ri (more…)

Deion Sanders 1989 Draft Day Picks

Deion Sanders 1989 Draft Day Picks

Deion Sanders was born on August 9, 1967 in Fort Myers, Florida. Ever since his early playing days it was obvious that he was going to be a great performer in one sport of the other. Not only did Sanders play a great game of football, but he was also a solid performer in Major League Baseball for several seasons. This has led to him being known as one of the greatest two sport athletes of all time.

Sanders attended high school in For (more…)

Free NFL Football Picks – NFL Recap Week 7

Free NFL Football Picks - NFL Recap Week 7

Week 7 NFL is finished after the Eagles/Redskins game Monday, and now we’ll give you an inside look at the events that took place over the weekend with a complete recap. You’ll get scores and stats from every contest, including some key information to help you beat the Week 8 NFL Picks coming up next. If you decide you are ready to gi (more…)

Nfl Football Preview – Here Come the Seahawks: Stumbling and Bumbling Into Holmgren’s Last Year

Nfl Football Preview - Here Come the Seahawks: Stumbling and Bumbling Into Holmgren's Last Year

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2009 Oakland Raiders Draft Grade

2009 Oakland Raiders Draft Grade

Well the 2009 NFL draft is over with and the Oakland Raiders sure made a lot of people including myself scratch their head. It is clearly evident that Al Davis values nothing more than speed when evaluating players. Sure, Darius Heyward-Bey ran the fastest 40 time at the combine but what does that really prove? The NFL is about so much more than pure speed (although it does help) and some of the best receivers in the game do not warrant the wor (more…)

Torry Holt : 1999 Draft Day Pick

Torry Holt : 1999 Draft Day Pick

Torry Holt was born on June 5, 1976 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Although Holt is not as big and fast as some of the other wide receivers in the NFL, he has displayed his top notch skills for many years. Known to many as the nickname “Big Game” this suits him well. It is safe to say that if his team needs a big catch that he will come up with it in one way or the other.

Holt decided to attend North Carolina State University after h (more…)

Walter Payton : 1975 Draft Day Picks

Walter Payton : 1975 Draft Day Picks

Walter Payton was born on July 25, 1954 and passed away on November 1, 1999. But even though Payton is no longer living, one thing is for sure. Football fans from all over the world will always remember him as one of the greatest running backs of all time. Not only did he have all of the right moves on the field, but off the field Payton was also a joy to be around. It was this reputation that captivated fans and other players for many years.(more…)

Gators Feel the Draft

Gators Feel the Draft

For the last 9 out of 11 years, and 18 out of 24 years, there have been Florida Gators picked in the first round of the NFL Draft. This year is no exception. Earlier today, Derrick Harvey was picked in the first round for 2008. Derrick is the 45th player to be picked in the first round, for this decade, tying the 1990’s record for the most players picked.

It’s not a surprise that Harvey was picked. He certainly has the tale (more…)

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