UW QB Brett Smith To Skip Senior Season And Enter NFL Draft
University of Wyoming junior quarterback Brett Smith has decided he will declare for the upcoming NFL Draft and forego his senior season at Wyoming.
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2013 NFL Draft Recap: 7 Things You Need to Know About the First Round of the 2013 NFL Draft
The first round of the 2013 NFL Draft was held on Thursday night at Radio City Music Hall in New York, as NFL teams plucked the best college talent to augment their rosters. The night featured a few surprises and several trades. We've gathered up the essential information for you below:
Honey Badger Does Care: Tyrann Mathieu Cancels First Round NFL Draft Pick Party
Tyrann Mathieu has never suffered from a lack of confidence. But the "Honey Badger" definitely upped the ante this week when he planned to throw a “1st round draft pick party” in New York City even though most draft analysts pegged him as a likely second day pick. Late Wednesday, Mathieu came to his senses and canceled the party. In the end, the Honey Badger did care.
Offensive Tackles Go 1-2 – 2013 NFL Draft Day 1 Review
NEW YORK (AP) — NFL teams went with bulk in the first round of the draft. The first seven picks were linemen. No running back was taken in the first round, the first time that's happened in 40 years. And no quarterback was taken until the 16th pick.
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NFL Draft Tonight; AP SportsMinute
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL draft gets underway tonight at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Luke Joeckel (JOHK'-uhl), the offensive tackle from Texas A&M, is expected to be the first overall pick by the Kansas City Chiefs, who are also looking at Eric Fisher of Central Michigan.
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5 Players Who Improved Their Draft Day Status at the NFL Combine. . . and Five Who Didn’t
Every year there is a guy or two who goes from unknown to first day NFL pick based on an impressive performance at the NFL Combine. Likewise, there are always a few big name players who see their draft stock slide after a sub-par showing.
With the 2013 NFL Combine wrapping up yesterday, here are some players whose draft status changed significantly.
Cierre Wood Leaving Notre Dame For NFL
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame running back Cierre Wood announced Monday he is entering the NFL draft, deciding against returning for a final year of eligibility.
The 6-0, 215-pound senior, who did not play as a freshman, was second on the team this past season with 742 yards rushing on 114 carries, including 2 yards on four carries in a 42-14 loss to Alabama in the BCS title game...