12 Research Notes for NFL Draft and related
2009.04.25  Orakpo Rare First-Round Texas DL
Texas Defensive Linemen Selected in 1st Round - Common Draft Era
Year Player Pos Team
2009 Brian Orakpo DE Redskins
2004 Marcus Tubbs DT Seahawks
2001 Casey Hampton DT Steelers
1982 Kenneth Sims DT Patriots
2009.04.25  Smith First From 'Bama Since 2000
University of Alabama T Andre Smith is the first Alabama player(s) selected in the first round since T Chris Samuels (3rd overall by Redskins) and RB Shaun Alexander (19th overall by Seahawks) in 2000.
2009.04.25  LSU Provides First-Round Talent
LSU Players Selected in 1st Round - Since 2007
Year Player Pos Team
2009 Tyson Jackson DE Chiefs
2008 Glenn Dorsey DT Chiefs
2007 JaMarcus Russell QB Raiders
2007 LaRon Landry S Redskins
2007 Dwayne Bowe WR Chiefs
2007 Craig Davis WR Chargers
2009.04.13  Norv Turner's Bad Track Record
Norv Turner has been (at least partially) responsible for drafting some of the biggest 1st-round busts in recent memory, specifically on the offensive side of the ball.
Offensive Players Selected in 1st Round - By Teams Coached by Norv Turner
Year Player Pos Team
2007 Craig Davis WR Chargers
2004 Robert Gallery OT Raiders
2000 Chris Samuels OT Redskins
1996 Andre Johnson OT Redskins
1995 Michael Westbrook WR Redskins
1994 Heath Shuler QB Redskins
2009.04.13  Redskins Averse to First-Round Picks
It's entirely possible that the Redskins trade out of the 1st round. Historically the Redskins don't like first-round picks.
Fewest First-Round Picks in Common Draft Era - Teams Active since 1967
Redskins 21
Broncos 33
Eagles 35
Dolphins 37
Titans 37
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