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2009.04.13  Ravens' Early Round Wide Receivers
The Ravens could select a receiver in the 1st round for the third time in team history.
Wide Receivers Selected in 1st or 2nd Round - Team History
Year Round Player School
2005 1st Mark Clayton Oklahoma
2000 1st Travis Taylor Florida
1998 2nd Patrick Johnson Oregon
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2009.04.09  "SEC Speed" A Myth?
For the all hype about "SEC speed," it hasn't exactly translated into NFL success. Since 1997 11 SEC wide receivers have been selected in the 1st round, none of whom have made a Pro Bowl appearance. The last 1st-round SEC wide receiver to be selected to a Pro Bowl was Eric Moulds (Bills' 1st-round pick in 1996).
SEC Wide Receivers Selected in 1st Round - Last 10 Years
2007 Craig Davis LSU Chargers
2007 Robert Meachem Tennessee Saints
2007 Dwayne Bowe LSU Chiefs
2005 Matt Jones Arkansas Jaguars
2005 Troy Williamson South Carolina Vikings
2004 Michael Clayton LSU Buccaneers
2002 Donte' Stallworth Tennessee Saints
2000 Travis Taylor Florida Ravens
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2009.04.09  Florida WR Haven't Panned Out
Florida, specifically, has played a major role in contributing to the SEC busts at wide receiver. The last Florida wide receiver selected to a Pro Bowl was Cris Collinsworth (Bengals, 2nd Round, 1981).
Florida Wide Receivers Selected in 1st or 2nd Round - Last 10 Years
2006 2nd Chad Jackson Patriots
2003 2nd Taylor Jacobs Redskins
2002 2nd Reche Caldwell Chargers
2002 2nd Jabar Gaffney Texans
2000 1st Travis Taylor Ravens
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