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Sunday, May 1, 2011
(Picture from GoFrogs.com)
The 2011 NFL Draft is in the books and TCU’s five draft picks were the most picks of any school in the state of Texas for the second time in three years. There was excitement, disappointment, and some surprises, lets break it down.
Andy Dalton, QB- 2nd Round (35) - Cincinnati Bengals
It was disappointing to see Dalton fall out of the first round, but most were thinking he would go in the second anyways. Dalton has a chance to step in and compete right away with the Carson Palmer situation still in limbo. Andy Dalton was the first TCU quarterback drafted since Busty Underwood in the 13th round by the Buffalo Bills in 1971.
Marcus Cannon, OT- 5th Round (138) - New England Patriots
Although a lot of experts had him going in the late first or second rounds, Cannon fell to the 5th round due to being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Cannon should fully recover and be a key piece to the Patriots offensive line. Cannon has great talent and ability, and once he is healthy, watch out. The Patriots got great value with their pick of Cannon.
Jeremy Kerley, WR/KR- 5th Round (153) - New York Jets
The Jets traded up in the 5th round with Philadelphia to snag Jeremy Kerley. Kerley was one of just two players in the nation to rank in the top 20 in punt returns (12.9 yards) and kickoff returns (27.7 yards) last season and I expect him to keep the success going in New York. A lot of Jets fans and media seem to see Kerley as a replacement to Brad Smith. Kerley will join former TCU standouts Drew Coleman and LaDainian Tomlinson on the Jets.
Colin Jones, S- 6th Round (190) – San Francisco 49ers
After Colin’s outstanding pro day I expected him to end up on a team, but I didn’t expect him to get drafted. I guess the 49er scouts that were in attendance were impressed by his sub 4.4 40 time. Colin has a chance to step in and be a contributor on special teams from day one. Once he proves he can handle that, his role could increase.
Malcolm Williams, CB- 7th Round (219) - New England Patriots
This was the shocker for me. Williams had a good pro day, but him being drafted never even crossed my mind. Williams was a good special teamer for the Frogs, but that’s about all I remember from him. Hopefully the Patriots can develop him into a solid piece for their team.
Now you are probably thinking I left some names off this recap right? Where did Jimmy Young go? Who picked up Jake Kirkpatrick? What about Jason Teague? Well, unfortunately none of those guys were drafted. I am shocked that nobody took a chance on Jimmy Young. The good thing is I see all three of those guys landing on an NFL roster. With the NFL lockout back on, it good be a little while before they know where they are heading, but all of them will get the chances they deserve.
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