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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- 2^nd 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- 5^th Round (138) - New England Patriots

Although a lot of experts had him going in the late first or second rounds, Cannon fell to the 5^th 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- 5^th Round (153) - New York Jets

The Jets traded up in the 5^th 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- 6^th 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- 7^th 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.

Former TCU WR Jeremy Kerley stopped by Panini America last week to sign autographs for his 2011 Panini football cards. Kerley also stuck around to film a video interview, check it out below.

Here is a story that is appearing in the current issue of ESPN the Magazine featuring former TCU WR Jeremy Kerley.

ESPN.com

Attention NFL owners: Don't ask what Kerley can do for you, but, rather, what can't he? In 2010, the 5-foot-10, 189-pounder caught a team-leading 10 TDs, ran for two scores, threw for another and was TCU's top punt and kick returner. "I bring a lot to the table," says the Mountain West's two-time special teams POY. Plus, he's already played for a proven winner: The Horned Frogs were the first non-BCS school to become Rose Bowl champs. "We always knew we were going to be the ones to put the program back on the map."

The NFL Combine and TCU pro day is in the books so that only leaves individual team workouts between now and April. Andy Dalton and Jeremy Kerley have already begun receiving invites, here is the latest.

Andy Dalton: Bears, Bengals, Browns, Chiefs, Cowboys, Patriots, Titans, and Vikings.

Jeremy Kerley: Eagles, and Patriots.