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2009.04.09  First-Round 'Dawgs
Recent 1st-round picks from Georgia have been underwhelming, to say the least.
Georgia 1st Round Picks - Since 2003
2005 David Pollack DE Bengals
2005 Thomas Davis LB Panthers
2004 Ben Watson TE Patriots
2003 George Foster OT Broncos
2003 Johnathan Sullivan DT Saints
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2009.04.09  Big 12 WR Taken in First Round
There have been four Big 12 wide receivers selected in the first round, only one of whom has achieved any real success in the NFL.
Wide Receivers from Big 12 Selected in First Round
2005 Mark Clayton Oklahoma Ravens
2004 Rashaun Woods Oklahoma St 49ers
2004 Roy Williams<< Texas Lions
1997 Rae Carruth Colorado Panthers
<< only one selected to Pro Bowl
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2009.04.09  Buckeyes First-Round DBs
Malcolm Jenkins should become the sixth Ohio State cornerback selected in the first round in the last 15 years.
Ohio State Cornerbacks Selected in First Round - Last 15 Years
2004 Chris Gamble Panthers
2001 Nate Clements Bills
2000 Ahmed Plummer 49ers
1999 Antoine Winfield Bills
1997 Shawn Springs Seahawks
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2009.04.09  ACC Players Have Gone Early
Since 2000, the ACC has had 5 players selected within the top five picks. Prior to 2000, only four ACC players had been selected that high.
ACC Players Selected in Top 5 - Since 2000
2008 Matt Ryan QB Boston College Falcons
2008 Chris Long DE Virginia Rams
2007 Calvin Johnson WR Georgia Tech Lions
2006 Mario Williams DE N.C. State Texans>>
2002 Julius Peppers DE North Carolina Panthers
>>1st overall pick
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