10 Research Notes for NFL Draft and related
2009.04.16  Cardinals Looking at Linebackers?
The Cardinals could select a linebacker in the first round for the first time since 1994.
Linebackers Selected in First Round by Cardinals - Common Draft Era
Year Player School
1994 Jamir Miller UCLA
1989 Eric Hill LSU
1988 Ken Harvey California
1986 Anthony Bell Michigan State
1981 E.J. Junior Alabama
2009.04.15  1986 NFL Draft School Breakdown
Most Draft Picks by School - 1986 NFL Draft
USC 9
Illinois 9
UCLA 7
Florida 7
Auburn 7
BYU 7
2009.04.13  Colts First-Round Defensive Ends
The Colts have selected just three defensive ends in the 1st round since moving to Indianapolis, with varying degrees of success.
Defensive Ends Selected in 1st Round By Colts - Since Moving to Indianapolis
Year Player School
2002 Dwight Freeney>> Syracuse
1992 Steve Emtman Washington
1986 Joe Hand Alabama
>> 4-time Pro Bowler
2009.04.13  Falcons DT Drought
The Falcons have never drafted a defensive tackle that has appeared in a Pro Bowl. They have drafted 35 tackles, 7 of whom were 1st-round picks.
Defensive Tackles Selected in 1st Round by Falcons - Since 1980
Year Player School
1986 Tony Casillas Oklahoma
1984 Rick Bryan Oklahoma
1983 Mike Pitts Alabama
2009.04.13  Falcons First-Round Linebackers
The Falcons have not selected a linebacker in the 1st round since drafting the recently departed Keith Brooking 12th overall in 1998.
Linebackers Selected in 1st Round by Falcons - Team History
Year Player School
1998 Keith Brooking Georgia Tech
1988 Aundray Bruce>> Auburn
1986 Tim Green Syracuse
1966 Tommy Nobis>> Texas
>> 1st overall selection
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