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The Detroit Lions, who became the first team in NFL history to finish a season at 0–16, used the first selection in the draft to select University of Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford. [3] It was the first draft since 1983 that saw two centers being selected in the first round—Alex Mack at No. 21 to the Browns, and Eric Wood at No. 28 to ...
Joshua Tyler Freeman (born January 13, 1988) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Kansas State Wildcats, and was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round of the 2009 NFL draft.
Wells was selected in the first round (31st overall) by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2009 NFL draft. [24] He competed for the starting running back job with Tim Hightower. [25] On August 1, 2009, Wells was signed to a five-year contract. [26] Later that day, he was carted off from practice with an ankle injury. [27]
The top 100 prospects are off the board but plenty of playmakers remain for teams to pick through Saturday in the NFL draft 's final four rounds. Defense became the focus Friday after a record ...
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 ...
In April 2008, several NFL analysts predicted Stafford would be the No. 1 pick in the 2009 NFL draft if he chose to leave school early. [ 65 ] [ 66 ] He eventually did, and on April 24, 2009, agreed to record contract terms with the Detroit Lions to become the first overall pick of the 2009 NFL draft, one day before the draft was held. [ 67 ]
Three times in NFL Draft history, 19 offensive players were selected in the first round. It happened in 1968, 2004 and 2009 . It was pretty clear in the months leading into this NFL Draft that the ...
Yahoo Sports' Nate Tice has Drake Maye at No. 1, Caleb Williams at No. 2, and a whole lot of intrigue after in a deep class at wide receiver, offensive line and cornerback.