Mountain West players selected in the NFL draft
by JazzyUte on Apr 26, 2009 11:01 PM MDT
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The Mountain West had by far the best draft of any of the non-BCS conferences, however, no players were selected in the first round. Utah's Paul Kruger was the highest player to go at 57 -- he was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens. Sean Smith, who was a possible, though unlikely, first rounder, was drafted by the Miami Dolphins with the 61st pick. Brice McCain went in the sixth round to Texas, while Freddie Brown was drafted by Cincinnati in the 7th.
Utah quarterback Brian Johnson was not drafted, which wasn't a big surprise, but Louie Sakoda being passed over was, at least to me. I thought he would go, though I expect him to quickly sign with a team in the coming days.
After the jump is a list of those drafted...
Name
Pos
Ht
Wt
College
Pick
Team
Schlueter, Blake
C
6'2"
290
TCU
Pick 16, Round 7 (225)
Broncos
Smith, Sean
CB
6'4"
214
Utah
Pick 29, Round 2 (61)
Dolphins
Summers, Frank
RB
5'9"
241
UNLV
Pick 33, Round 5 (169)
Steelers
McCain, Brice
CB
5'9"
185
Utah
Pick 15, Round 6 (188)
Texans
Brown, Aaron
RB
6'1"
196
TCU
Pick 19, Round 6 (192)
Lions
Brown, Freddie
WR
6'4"
215
Utah
Pick 43, Round 7 (252)
Bengals
Wright, DeAndre
DB
5'11"
198
New Mexico
Pick 27, Round 6 (200)
Giants
Vakapuna, Fui
RB
5'11"
244
BYU
Pick 6, Round 7 (215)
Bengals
Kruger, Paul
DE
6'4"
263
Utah
Pick 25, Round 2 (57)
Ravens
Henson, Robert
OLB
6'0"
240
TCU
Pick 13, Round 6 (186)
Redskins
Collie, Austin
WR
6'1"
200
BYU
Pick 27, Round 4 (127)
Colts
Quin, Glover
CB
5'11"
204
New Mexico
Pick 12, Round 4 (112)
Texans
Phillips, Jason
ILB
6'1"
239
TCU
Pick 1, Round 5 (137)
Ravens
Johnson, Gartrell
RB
5'10"
219
Colorado State
Pick 34, Round 4 (134)
Chargers
Louis, Lance
OG
6'2"
303
San Diego State
Pick 37, Round 7 (246)
Bears
Hodge, Stephen
SS
6'0"
234
TCU
Pick 24, Round 6 (197)
Cowboys
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Kickers
Rarely get rafted but good ones sign immediately.
by MeanBobMean on Apr 27, 2009 6:42 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Normally that's true
But there were three kickers and two punters drafted in this draft. I wonder if Louie’s leg strength is causing teams to avoid him. He’s not going to handle kickoffs, but you would think a punter/FG kicker combo could get a look. I’m sure someone will sign him.
Everyone hates a pink-shirt-wearing communist.
by displacedute on Apr 27, 2009 1:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, we'll see.
I have a feeling that played a role.
Hopefully he can find a team soon.
by JazzyUte on Apr 27, 2009 2:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Signings
Sakoda signed with the Chargers.
Casteel signed with the Browns.
Godfrey signed with the Bills.
Johnson signed with the Packers.
Or at least they’re close to signing.
True Blue Jazz
RIP Nick Adenhart. 4/9/09
by UtesFan89 on Apr 28, 2009 11:04 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Johnson
Was brought in so they could throw in drills in camp. People up there don’t expect him to stick.
We shall see though.
by MeanBobMean on Apr 28, 2009 1:51 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't mind Johnson coming in as a GA and working his way up the coaching ladder.
A lot like Morgan Scalley. I think Johnson has it when it comes to coaching.
by JazzyUte on Apr 28, 2009 8:41 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Spot on
Me as well, he’s a coach. I’d love ot se him stick enopugh at a team to pick up a few htings and impress the kids, then come back and GA.
He can teach kids to stay focussed, mentally tough. That’s a key gig.
by MeanBobMean on May 1, 2009 6:54 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
good draft
I think the most of them landed in the right place
by utahmanami on Apr 30, 2009 1:04 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
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