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2009.04.25 Ayers Joins Exclusive Vols Group
| Tennessee Defensive Linemen Selected in 1st Round - Since 2000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Year | Player | Pos | Team | ||||||||||||||||
| 2009 | Robert Ayers | DE | Broncos | ||||||||||||||||
| 2007 | Justin Harrell | DT | Packers | ||||||||||||||||
| 2002 | John Henderson | DT | Jaguars | ||||||||||||||||
| 2002 | Albert Haynesworth | DT | Titans | ||||||||||||||||
| 2000 | Shaun Ellis | DE | Jets | ||||||||||||||||
| >> 5 combined Pro Bowl appearances | |||||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||||||
2009.04.13 Broncos Defensive Draft Picks
With the exception of D.J. Williams, who has been a solid starter, the Broncos have really struggled drafting defensive players this decade.
| Defensive Players Drafted in 1st Round by Broncos - Since 2000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Year | Player | Pos | School | ||||||||||||||||
| 2007 | Jarvis Moss | DE | Florida | ||||||||||||||||
| 2004 | D.J. Williams | LB | Miami (FL) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2001 | Willie Middlebrooks | CB | Minnesota | ||||||||||||||||
| 2000 | Deltha O'Neal | CB | California | ||||||||||||||||
2009.04.13 Broncos Top 12 Picks Have Been Rare
The Broncos are drafting in the top 12 for the second straight year, and for just the 5th time in the last 20 years.
| Broncos Drafting in Top 12 - Last 20 Years | |||||||||||||||||||
| Year | Player | Pos | School | ||||||||||||||||
| 2008 | Ryan Clady | OT | Boise State | ||||||||||||||||
| 2006 | Jay Cutler | QB | Vanderbilt | ||||||||||||||||
| 1993 | Dan Williams | DE | Toledo | ||||||||||||||||
| 1991 | Mike Croel | LB | Nebraska | ||||||||||||||||
2009.04.13 Broncos May Draft RB
Now that the Mike Shanahan era is over in Denver, the Broncos may select a running back in the 1st round for the first time since 1985.
| Running Backs Selected in 1st Round by Broncos - Common Draft Era | |||||||||||||||||||
| Year | Player | School | |||||||||||||||||
| 1985 | Steve Sewell | Oklahoma | |||||||||||||||||
| 1982 | Gerald Wilhite | San Jose State | |||||||||||||||||
| 1973 | Otis Armstrong | Purdue | |||||||||||||||||
| 1970 | Bobby Anderson | Colorado | |||||||||||||||||
| 1967 | Floyd Little | Syracuse | |||||||||||||||||
| Running Backs Drafted in First 3 Rounds by Broncos Last 20 Years | |||||||||||||||||||
| Year | Round | Player | School | ||||||||||||||||
| 2005 | 3rd | Maurice Clarett | Ohio State | ||||||||||||||||
| 2004 | 2nd | Tatum Bell | Oklahoma State | ||||||||||||||||
| 2002 | 2nd | Clinton Portis | Miami (FL) | ||||||||||||||||
| 1996 | 3rd | Detron Smith | Texas A&M | ||||||||||||||||
| 1993 | 2nd | Glyn Milburn | Stanford | ||||||||||||||||
| >>last 1st round pick: Steve Sewell, 1985 | |||||||||||||||||||
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