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Marshall: 37 members died in an airplane crash (1970). Wichita State: most of the starting players and coaches, 31 in total, died in an airplane crash (1970). Cal Poly Mustangs football team: 16 players and 6 others died in an airplane crash (1960). Southwestern Oklahoma State: 4 football players were killed in a car crash (1996).
The 2008 NFL draft was the 73rd annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible American football players. The draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City , New York , on April 26 and April 27, 2008.
Lawrence Christopher Jackson [1] (born August 30, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the first round of the 2008 NFL draft. He played college football at USC. He is referred to as LJ or LoJack. [2]
Heath Benedict (June 30, 1983 – March 23, 2008) was a Dutch American football player. An offensive tackle, Benedict was considered to be one of the top offensive linemen prospects for the 2008 NFL draft. [1] However, he died before the draft took place. [2]
Dennis Lee Dixon Jr. (born January 11, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oregon Ducks. Dixon was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL draft and played with the team
In 1936, the league introduced the NFL draft after team owners voted on it in 1935. [6] [7] The intention of the draft is to make the NFL more competitive, as some teams had an advantage in signing players. [5] [7] From 1947 through 1958 the NFL designated the first overall selection as a "bonus" or "lottery pick". The pick was awarded by a ...
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9 9 Ken Kortas: St. Louis Cardinals: T 19 6 258 Dick Schott: Minnesota Vikings: E 1965 17 4 228 Tom LaFramboise: Chicago Bears: QB 1966 4 12 60 Doug Buffone: Chicago Bears: LB 6 11 91 Charles Johnson: San Francisco 49ers: DT 17 7 252 Benny Russell: St. Louis Cardinals: QB 1967 2 13 39 Tom Holzer: San Francisco 49ers: T 13 19 334 Bill Downes ...