Eagles Draft - Round 7

King Dunlap (OT)

Height: 6'9"

Weight: 310

College: Auburn

Conference: SEC

Hometown: Brentwood, TN

High School: Brentwood Academy

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Selected by: Philadelphia Eagles
Round: 7
Pick (Overall): 23 (230)

Pick Analysis: Dunlap had a terrible senior year. After his junior season, he was potentially a second-round pick, but his lackluster senior campaign really damaged his draft stock. He was beaten out by a freshman and that had him free-falling to the seventh round.

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Overview

Overview

The 2007 season was supposed to be the year that King Dunlap developed into blocking royalty in the eyes of the NFL. But most of the attention he received was unwanted after he suffered through the worst campaign of his collegiate career.

Prior to the season opener, Dunlap was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant after he neglected to pay a speeding ticket. He began the season out of shape and then gave up 4.5 quarterback sacks and six pressures in the first three games. Inconsistency was followed by injury, as he left the Mississippi State clash after only 13 plays with a left elbow injury that would sideline him for the next two contests and keep him in reserve for two more games. Prior to leaving the MSU clash, he had allowed a sack and three pressures. Upon his return to the starting lineup, he had his best performance for the year vs. LSU, but after giving up four more pressures in two contests, he was yanked from the Tennessee Tech clash and spent the rest of the season as a reserve.

Dunlap was a two-way lineman at Brentwood Academy, where he helped lead the team to a 9-3 record and a berth in the Division II, Class 3A championship game as a senior. He was the recipient of the Tennessee Mr. Football Lineman of the Year Award for Division II-AAA and selected to The Tennessean All-Mid-state team.

A Tennessee Sports Writers first-team Division II All-State selection, he was named to the Associated Press All-State first-team for all divisions and was also a Knoxville News Sentinel "Tennessee Top 25" pick. He averaged eight pancake blocks a game and allowed only one sack as a senior. On defense, he recorded 51 solo tackles, five sacks and 10 broken up passes. He also played basketball and averaged 15 points, eight rebounds and two blocks a game as a junior.

Dunlap redshirted in 2003 at Auburn and spent the 2004 season playing mostly on the field goal and PAT unit. A left hamstring pull during 2005 fall camp kept the tackle from earning a starting job, but he did manage to start one game (vs. Ball State).

As a junior, Dunlap took over left tackle duties, helping the offense average 320.9 yards per game. He totaled 70 knockdowns with seven touchdown-resulting blocks, finishing the season with an 84.9% grade for blocking consistency, as he allowed four of the team's 35 sacks on 282 pass plays. In 2007, Dunlap was a preseason All-American and All-Southeastern Conference choice. He ended up starting six of 10 games in which he played, grading 75.8% for blocking consistency, as he saw his knockdown totals reduced to 33. He allowed 10 pressures and 4.5 sacks while participating in 402 plays.
Career Notes

Dunlap started 20 of 48 games he played in for the Tigers...During his last two seasons, he recorded 103 knockdown blocks, but allowed 8.5 quarterback sacks and 14 pressures.

High School

Attended Brentwood (Nashville, Tenn.) High School, playing football for head coach Carlton Flatt...Two-way lineman, helping the team to a 9-3 record and a berth in the Division II, Class 3A championship game as a senior...Recipient of the Tennessee Mr. Football Lineman of the Year Award for Division II-AAA and selected to The Tennessean All-Mid-state team...A Tennessee Sports Writers first-team Division II All-State selection, he was named to the Associated Press All-State first-team for all divisions and was also a Knoxville News Sentinel Tennessee Top 25 pick...Averaged eight pancakes a game and allowed only one sack as a senior...On defense, he recorded 51 solo tackles, five sacks and 10 broken up passes...Also played basketball and averagd 15 points, eight rebounds and two blocks a game as a junior.

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Eagles draft - Sixth round

After sitting out Round 5, the Eagles had four picks in the sixth round, The team traded the 191st selection to Cleveland.

Mike Gibson (OT)

Height: 6'4"

Weight: 305

College: California

Conference: Pac 10

Hometown: Napa, CA

High School: Napa

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Selected by: Philadelphia Eagles
Round: 6
Pick (Overall): 18 (184)

Pick Analysis: Gibson will probably be a guard at the pro level and is very strong. He may have the agility to play some tackle in the NFL and is willing to put in the work. He has decent waist-bend ability.

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Overview

After two years of dominating on the offensive line for the Bears, Gibson spent his last game in a California uniform on the sidelines due to an injury. Concussions suffered in the team's final two regular-season games vs. Washington and Stanford would prevent the left tackle from playing vs. Air Force in the Armed Forces Bowl.

Gibson's versatility proved to be just what the doctor ordered when injuries depleted the Cal front line during his first season with the Bears in 2006. He took over right tackle duties after the third game before moving to left tackle as a senior. He will more likely move to another position in the National Football League, as his stellar performances in the East-West Shrine Game practices at right guard have many scouts impressed enough to label that as his future residence.

At Napa High School, Gibson earned All-League, All-Metro and second-team All-State honors as a senior. He helped the team win a pair of conference titles during his playing days and was named the league's Lineman of the Year as a senior. He was also a participant in the East-West Shrine Game.

After graduation, Gibson enrolled at Solano Community College. He earned All-League honors twice at offensive tackle and was named first-team All-American in 2005. He was listed as the eighth-best offensive line prospect in the junior college ranks by Super Prep and the 55th-best player in the country regardless of position by that service. JC Gridwire listed him as the 14th-best two-year player in the country and the fifth-best prospect in California. He also ranked as the 14th-best junior college player in the country by Rivals.com.

Gibson arrived at California, Berkeley and was immediately named the backup to Scott Smith at right tackle. When Smith was injured, Gibson stepped in and started the last 10 contests. The offensive line clicked right away, as its new right tackle helped that unit give up only 13 sacks on 413 pass plays.

As a senior, Gibson earned All-Pac 10 Conference honorable mention. Shifting to left tackle, he produced 47 knockdowns and eight touchdown-resulting blocks. The team averaged 407.5 yards per game with five new starters in the offensive lineup. Gibson and his fellow blockers gave up only 11 sacks on 443 pass plays.

Career Notes

In two seasons at California, Gibson produced 78 knockdowns, 21 downfield blocks and 14 touchdown-resulting blocks.

Junior College

Lettered twice as an offensive tackle at Solano (Cal.) Community College (2004-05)...

Earned All-League honors twice at offensive tackle and was named first-team All-American in 2005...Listed as the eighth-best offensive line prospect in the junior college ranks by Super Prep and the 55th-best player in the country regardless of position by that service... JC Gridwire listed him as the 14th-best two-year player in the country and the fifth-best prospect in California...Ranked as the 14th-best junior college player in the country by Rivals.com.

High School

Attended Napa (Cal.) High School, earning All-League, All-Metro and second-team All-State honors as a senior...Helped the team win a pair of conference titles during his playing days and was named the league's Lineman of the Year as a senior...Participant in the East-West Shrine Game.

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Joe Mays (ILB)

Height: 5'11"

Weight: 245

College: North Dakota State

Conference: Great West

Hometown: Chicago, IL

High School: Hyde Park

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Selected by: Philadelphia Eagles
Round: 6
Pick (Overall): 34 (200)

Pick Analysis: Mays had a good workout at his pro day. He is shorter, but is a great special teams player. That will probably be his role at the NFL level and he could be one of the league's better contributors in the kick coverage.

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Overview

A powerfully built linebacker known for his outstanding performances in the training room and bone-jarring hits on the playing field.

Mays has the ability to generate explosion on contact and has had good success dislodging the ball from ballcarriers during his three years as a starter.

The 2007 Great West Football Conference Defensive Player of the Year has always been a tremendous hitter who turns heads with his "de-cleater" tackles. He has excellent quickness for his size and was the unquestioned defensive leader in the middle of the field. He has solid football instincts and is always around the action.

Mays was a standout linebacker at Hyde Park High School, where he was a two-time first- team All-Conference performer and a first team All-City selection for head coach Wesley Yates. He recorded 115 tackles his senior season, including 16 sacks and had a pair of interceptions. He also produced 110 tackles his junior campaign.

Mays enrolled at North Dakota State in 2003, spending the season with the scout team. He played in 11 games as a reserve inside linebacker and special-teamer in 2004. That season, he registered 45 tackles (28 solo) with three sacks and five stops for losses.

Mays earned first-team All-Great West Football Conference honors from the media and was chosen to Football Gazette's All-Region second-team in 2005. He took over middle linebacker chores, pacing the Bison with 83 tackles (48 solo). He added four sacks, 10.5 stops behind the line of scrimmage and eight pressures. He also picked off three passes and caused two fumbles.

The North Dakota State middle linebacker was limited at midseason by a groin injury, but still tied for the team lead with 67 tackles (38 solo) in 2006. He was again named to the All-GWFC first-team, as he had two sacks, five stops for losses and a forced fumble. He also broke up three passes.

The Great West Football Conference Defensive Player of the Year received All-American honors as a senior in 2007. He sat out the Southern Utah game with a hip strain, but still led the team with a career-high 90 tackles (45 solo), including 2.5 sacks and nine stops for minus-32 yards. He deflected six passes and gained 49 yards on two kickoff returns.

Mays started 31 of 43 games at North Dakota State, recording 285 total tackles and a school-record 159 solo hits. He had 11 sacks for minus-90 yards, 29.5 stops for losses of 131 yards and 12 quarterback pressures. He caused four fumbles, batted down 11 passes and intercepted three others for 29 yards in returns. He also gained 53 yards on three kickoff returns (17.7-yard average).

Career Notes

Mays' 159 solo tackles set the school career-record, topping the previous mark of 134 by safety Craig Dahl (2003-06)...Led the team in tackles in from 2005-07 (tied in 2006), joining Sean Fredricks (1995-97) as the only players in school history to lead the Bison in tackles three times in a career.

High School

Attended Hyde Park (Chicago, Ill.) Career Academy High School, playing football for head coach Wesley Yates...Two-time first-team All-Conference performer and a first team All-City selection...Recorded 115 tackles his senior season, including 16 sacks and had a pair of interceptions...Produced 110 tackles his junior campaign.

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Andy Studebaker (OLB)

Height: 6'3"

Weight: 251

College: Wheaton

Conference: Illinois & Wisconsin

Hometown: Congerville, IL

High School: Eureka

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Selected by: Philadelphia Eagles
Round: 6
Pick (Overall): 37 (203)

Pick Analysis: Studebaker is a hybrid linebacker/defensive end with decent size, though he is slender. He has speed and is very strong as well. He's probably slated to be a special teamer at this point.

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Overview

Studebaker is a small college sack-master who will move from defensive end to rush linebacker as an NFL rookie. Unfortunately, he suffered a sprained right foot halfway through his senior campaign. He still managed 6.5 tackles for loss and five sacks in only five contests. An Associated Press Little All-American as a junior, he made 55 stops including 24.5 for loss, 17.5 sacks and 19 hurries. That followed a first-team all-conference season as a sophomore with 19.5 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks. The injury forced him to miss the Combine and all-star games, but teams know he has real potential.

High School

Four-year letterwinner...First Team All-Conference tight end and a unanimous pick at defensive end in 2003...Journal Star All-Area Team...team captain...also a member of the basketball and track teams...IBCA All-State in basketball...All-State performer i

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Eagles take CB Jack Ikegwuonu with third pick in fourth round

Jack Ikegwuonu (CB)

Height: 5'11"

Weight: 194

College: Wisconsin

Conference: Big 10

Hometown: Madison, WI

High School: Memorial

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The long road to the National Football League continues to get longer for Ikegwuonu. More than a year after Jack and his twin brother, William, were arrested on residential burglary and criminal trespass charges, the two are still battling through the legal system to attain a resolution to their cases. The Badger cornerback had a subpar 2007 campaign on the football field that was the result of inconsistent play, legal distractions and injuries.

He later surprised the Wisconsin football staff by making the decision to leave school and apply for the NFL Draft. Once touted as the best cornerback in the college ranks, he saw his potential first-round projection continue to slide throughout his final year in Madison.

Now, further clouding his professional future is a serious right knee injury he suffered working out while preparing for the NFL Combine. Ikegwuonu tore the anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments in his right knee during workouts in late January. Doctors indicate he will be forced to miss the entire 2008 season.

According to reports, Ikegwuonu also suffered damage to his kneecap. The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reported Ikegwuonu was pulling a sled in a drill designed to improve his speed when the injury occurred. He exploded out of a start and planted his leg when the knee gave way.

Ikegwuonu needed a strong performance at the NFL Combine, as well as in individual workouts, to ensure he would be selected in the first three rounds of the draft. "I blame the agent for telling him to come out, when we told him to stay in," one NFL scout said.

A local product, Ikegwuonu was a first-team All-State selection by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Associated Press as a split end at Memorial High School. He added All-State honors as a defensive back by the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association. He was also an All-Midwest Region selection by Prep Star, adding All-Area accolades and Big Eight Conference Wide Receiver and Defensive Back of the Year honors in 2003.

As a senior, Ikegwuonu caught 38 passes for 1,000 yards and 15 touchdowns, while making 40 solo tackles and intercepting nine passes on defense. An All-Conference return specialist as a junior, he was a two-time team MVP. He also lettered in basketball and baseball and was an All-area and All-Conference centerfielder. He was also a member of the school's academic honor roll as a junior.

Ikegwuonu enrolled at Wisconsin in 2004, spending the season red-shirting as his brother enrolled at Northern Illinois. The following season, he shared left cornerback duties with Allen Langford, starting four of 13 contests. He earned Freshman All-American honorable mention, as he produced 26 tackles (23 solos) with two stops for losses and three pass deflections. He also returned one of three interceptions for a touchdown.

As a sophomore, Ikegwuonu was an All-American honorable mention and All-Big Ten Conference first-team choice. He switched to right cornerback, starting every game while also changing to jersey #6 from #27. He was suspended in December after his arrest, but quickly reinstated before the Citrus Bowl. He registered 41 tackles (35 solos) with 3.5 stops for losses, as he caused a fumble and recovered another for a touchdown. He broke up 11 passes and picked off two others.

Despite an inconsistent 2007 season, Ikegwuonu earned first-team All-Big Ten Conference status. He started 13 games at right cornerback, but missed most of The Citadel clash with an upper thigh bruise and most of the Michigan State contests with flu-like symptoms and a migraine headache. He finished his final season with just 24 tackles (19 solos), an interception and 15 pass break-ups.

In 39 games at Wisconsin, Ikegwuonu started 30 times -- 26 at right cornerback, three at left cornerback and one at nickel back. He finished with 91 tackles (77 solos), 5.5 stops for losses of 20 yards and a forced fumble. He returned a fumble recovery 50 yards for a score and gained 89 yards with a touchdown on six interception returns. He also deflected 29 passes.

Career Notes

Ikegwuonu's 15 pass deflections in 2007 rank eighth on the school's single-season record list, topped by Mike Echols (25 in 2000), Jim Leonhard (25 in 2002), Jamar Fletcher (21 in 2000, 19 in 1998, 17 in 1999), Scott Starks (19 in 2003) and LaMar Campbell (16 in 1996)...

His four pass break-ups vs. Michigan in 2007 rank behind Mike Echols (6 vs. Purdue, 1999), Steve Wagner (5 vs. Purdue, 1974), Fletcher (5 vs. Oregon, 2000 and 5 vs. Iowa, 2000) and Leonhard (5 vs. Fresno State, 2002 and 5 vs. Penn State, 2004) on Wisconsin's game-record chart.

High School

Attended Memorial (Madison, Wisc.) High School, playing football for head coach Gary Koplin...First-team All-State selection by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Associated Press as a split end...Added All-State honors as a defensive back by the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association...All-Midwest Region selection by Prep Star, adding All-Area accolades and Big Eight Conference Wide Receiver and Defensive Back of the Year honors in 2003...As a senior, Ikegwuonu caught 38 passes for 1,000 yards and 15 touchdowns, while making 40 solo tackles and intercepting nine passes on defense...An All-Conference return specialist as a junior, he was a two-time team MVP...Lettered in basketball and baseball and was an All-Area and All-Conference centerfielder...Member of the school's academic honor roll as a junior.

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Eagles take S Quintin Demps with pick No. 117

Quintin Demps (FS)

Height: 6'0"

Weight: 206

College: Texas-El Paso

Conference: Conference USA

Hometown: San Antonio, TX

High School: Roosevelt

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One of the elite pass thieves in college football, Demps' 17 interceptions were the most among active players in the NCAA in 2007 and rank second in Conference USA and school history. He is one of only seven players in college history to gain more than 400 yards (404) in returns on interceptions in a career, setting the league all-time record (331 yards in Conference USA competition).

The free safety has been a huge problem for not only opposing offensive coordinators, but also opposing special team coaches. In addition to his 17 interceptions, he ranks second in school annals with 24 pass deflections. He also ranks eighth in UTEP history with an average of 22.1 yards per kickoff return. Finding the end zone has become a fact of life for Demps, who scored on interceptions, kickoffs and fumble recoveries during his time with the Miners.

At Roosevelt High School, Demps was a unanimous All-District 26-5A, All-Greater San Antonio and honorable mention All-State honoree as a senior. He split time at defensive back, wide receiver and punter that year, recording 65 tackles and five interceptions (two for touchdowns). He also picked up 10 receptions for 360 yards and three touchdowns while averaging 40.5 yards on punts. During his last two seasons, he helped Roosevelt High School to a 16-6 record, including a district title in 2001.

Demps added second-team All-District accolades as a junior. He recorded 23 tackles and had two interceptions that campaign, competing as a defensive back and wide receiver. He also lettered at cornerback as a sophomore. He was a two-year letter-winner in track, where he was a regional qualifier in the 100 as a junior and a member of the 1,600 relay that advanced to State.

Demps red-shirted at Texas-El Paso in 2003. He earned Freshman All-American honors and was chosen the Western Athletic Conference's co-Freshman of the Year in 2004. He started 10 of 11 games at free safety, sitting out vs. San Jose State with a hamstring pull. He posted 58 tackles (42 solos), caused two fumbles, recovered one for a score and broke up four passes. He also blocked a kick and had one touchdown on a pair of interception returns.

As a sophomore, Demps started all 12 games at free safety, finishing fourth on the squad with 78 tackles (47 solos) in the Miners' first season in Conference USA. He picked off three passes, deflected six others and averaged 16.5 yards on four kickoff returns. He also recovered two fumbles.

In 2006, Demps was named to the All-Conference USA first-team. He led the league and tied for fifth nationally with seven interceptions and broke up five other throws. He ranked third on the team with 67 tackles (31 solos), caused two fumbles and averaged 23.9 yards on nine kickoff returns, including one for a score.

As a senior, Demps split time between free safety and right cornerback. The team captain was a first-team All-Conference USA defensive pick, adding second-team honors on special teams. His 220 yards gained on five interception returns set school and league single-season records, ranking second in the nation. He totaled 72 tackles (55 solos) with nine pass break-ups and recovered two fumbles. He ranked 15th in the nation and led the conference with a 13.3-yard average on 15 punt returns. He also averaged 22.4 yards on 22 kickoff returns and blocked one kick.

Demps appeared in 47 games at Texas-El Paso, starting 40 contests at free safety and six at right cornerback. He recorded 275 tackles (175 solos) with 5.5 stops for losses of 15 yards and two quarterback pressures. He caused four fumbles and recovered five others, returning two for a total of 57 yards, including a 51-yard score. He blocked two kicks and deflected 24 passes.

Demps intercepted 17 passes for 404 yards (23.8 avg) in returns with three touchdowns. He gained 773 yards with a score on 35 kickoff returns (22.1 avg) and 200 yards on 15 punt returns (13.3 avg). On 69 touches, he amassed 1,434 all-purpose yards, an average of 20.78 yards per attempt.
Career Notes

His 17 interceptions rank second in school history, topped only by Charlie West (19, 1965-67)...His 15 pass thefts are surpassed only by Louisville's Anthony Floyd (18, 1999-2002) in Conference USA history (UTEP did not join the league until 2005, and Demps had two interceptions in 2004 while the school competed in the Western Athletic Conference)...Holds the school career record with 404 yards gained on interception returns, shattering the previous mark of 256 yards by Richie Wright (1986-88)...He also became only the seventh player in NCAA annals to gain more than 400 interception yards in a career, joining Terrell Buckley of Florida State (501 yards, 1989-91), John Provost of Holy Cross (470, 1972-74), Jamar Fletcher of Wisconsin (459, 1998-2000), Tom Curtis of Michigan (440, 1967-69), Tracy Saul of Texas Tech (425, 1989-92) and Lynn Chandnois of Michigan State (410, 1946-49). Tracy Porter of Indiana (413, 2004-07) became the eighth player to join that list...Demps' 331 yards on interception returns (gained 73 in 2004) set the Conference USA all-time record, breaking the previous mark of 254 yards by Leo Barnes of Southern Mississippi (1997-2000)...His 220 yards on interception returns in 2007 set the school and conference season record, topping the old UTEP mark of 183 yards by Ron Bostwick in 1965 and the previous league record of 152 yards by Anthony Floyd of Louisville in 2000...Became the first player in school and Conference USA history to have more than one 100-yard interception return in both a season and career (100-yarder also tied the Miners' and league records for longest return), as he returned pass thefts that distance vs. New Mexico State and Central Florida in 2007...Only Shawn Ferguson of Cincinnati (123 vs. Memphis in 1998) gained more yards on interception returns in a game in Conference USA history...His 24 pass deflections tied Robert Murray (1983-86) for second on the school career record list behind Jahmal Fenner (25, 2001-04).

High School

Attended Roosevelt (San Antonio, Texas) High School, playing football for head coach Glen Hill...Unanimous All-District 26-5A, All-Greater San Antonio and honorable mention All-State honoree as a senior...Split time at defensive back, wide receiver and punter that year, recording 65 tackles and five interceptions (two for touchdowns)...Also picked up 10 receptions for 360 yards and three touchdowns while averaging 40.5 yards on punts... During his last two seasons, he helped Roosevelt High to a 16-6 record, including a district title in 2001...Added second-team All-District accolades as a junior...Recorded 23 tackles and had two interceptions that campaign, competing as a defensive back and receiver... Also lettered at cornerback as a sophomore...Two-year letter-winner in track, where he was a regional qualifier in the 100 as a junior and a member of the 1,600 relay that advanced to State.

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Eagles take Pitt OT Mike McGlynn with 109th pick

Height: 6'5"

Weight: 318

College: Pittsburgh

Conference: Big East

Hometown: Austintown, OH

High School: Austintown Fitch

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Offensive linemen usually spend their careers in relative anonymity, but NFL scouts' eyes were fixed on Pittsburgh's twin tackles during the 2007 season.

One of the most versatile blockers in the collegiate ranks, the talented right tackle has the nimble feet and slide to play left tackle, the short-area quickness and angle-blocking skill to lead on traps and sweeps as an offensive guard and the deep-snapping skills and hand quickness to possibly shift to center at the pro level.

McGlynn, a vocal leader of the Pitt front wall, shows great passion and desire on his 2006 film. His own coaches did not realize that he played a good portion of the season with a right hand injury and a torn labrum in his left shoulder that required surgery after the season. The shoulder surgery would force him to sit out 2007 spring drills. Still, he refused to come off the field, extending his string of starts to 31 straight games while appearing in 35 contests to date for Pittsburgh.

McGlynn lettered three times in football as a defensive end and offensive tackle at Austin-town Fitch High School. The All-Steel Valley selection was also a Super Prep All-Midwest and Prep Star All-Region choice. He was rated one of the state of Ohio's top 40 prep players by Rivals.com and was selected to play in the Big 33 Football Classic. He was limited to four games as a senior due to a right fibula fracture. He also lettered twice in baseball, adding All-Steel Valley accolades.

McGlynn enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh in 2003, spending the season performing on the scout team as an offensive tackle. He was the recipient of the 2004 Ed Conway Award, given to the team's Most Improved Player, as he played in all 12 games. His stellar play in reserve early in the season saw the coaching staff insert him into the starting lineup at right offensive tackle ahead of senior Dale Williams for the final eight games of the 2004 season. He also served as the Panthers' snapper on placement kicks.

The 2005 season was a virtual repeat of '04, as McGlynn again was chosen for the Ed Conway Award, continuing to show vast improvement blocking from his right tackle position. That year, he graded 82.9% for blocking consistency with 69 key blocks, including nine that resulted in touchdowns. He also continued performing as the team's long snapper for field goals and extra points.

As a junior, McGlynn's performance level continued to improve. Despite injuries that limited him the second half of the year, he graded 84.3% for blocking consistency, provided key blocks on 16 scoring drives and delivered 86 knockdowns. He did not allow any quarterback pressures for the season and gave up sacks in only one game.

In 2007, McGlynn shifted to right offensive guard for the first three games, but his replacement at right tackle struggled and the coaches moved him back to his original position after the Michigan State game. He saw limited action in the season opener vs. Eastern Michigan while still recovering from his '06 shoulder injury, but finished the season with 100 knockdowns/key blocks, including 17 resulting in touchdowns while making 13 more blocks downfield.

Career Notes

Started 31 consecutive games at right offensive tackle before shifting to right guard as a senior...Appeared in 47 contests during his time with the Panthers, posting 319 key blocks/knockdowns with 49 of those blocks resulting in touchdowns...Had 42 blocks downfield while participating in 2,782 snaps...Graded 90% or better for blocking consistency in four consecutive games in 2007 (vs. Navy, Cincinnati, Louisville and Syracuse), becoming the first Panthers offensive lineman to receive 90% grades in four or more games in the same season since Mark May captured the Outland Trophy in 1980 (vs. Temple, Maryland, West Virginia and Tennessee)...The only other Pittsburgh lineman to grade 90% or better in three games during the same season was Bill Fralic in 1983 (vs. Florida State, Louisville and Army).

High School

Attended Fitch (Austintown, Ohio) High School, lettering three times as an offensive tackle and defensive end for head coach Carl Pelini...Missed all but four games of his senior year with a right fibula fracture...All-Steel Valley selection, adding Super Prep All-Midwest and Prep Star All-Region honors...Rated one of the state of Ohio's top 40 prep players by Rivals.com...Chosen to play in the Big 33 Football Classic...Also lettered twice in baseball, adding All-Steel Valley accolades.

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Eagles take DE Bryan Smith with 80th pick

Bryan Smith (OLB)

Height: 6'2"

Weight: 228

College: McNeese State

Conference: Southland

Hometown: Newton, TX

High School: Newton

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Small school defensive end prospect who will have to be moved to outside linebacker in the NFL, but has flashed the athleticism and certainly the big-play ability to warrant this projection. The most dominant edge rusher in the Football Championship Subdivision (formerly D-IAA) over the past two seasons, Smith is a two-time All-American and Southland Conference Defensive Player of the Year. As one would expect of a player his size, Smith possesses great burst off the snap and the straight-line speed to chase down ballcarriers. He has intriguing change of direction and flashes explosiveness in his hands, prompting some to view him as a potential diamond in the rough.

High School

an all-district performer in both football and basketball. ... One of the top football players coming out of SE Texas in 2002. ... Four letters in both football and basketball and a high jumper in track and field. ... Third place in state high jump meet.

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Birds acquire Booker for 4th round pick

The Philadelphia Eagles today announced they have acquired RB Lorenzo Booker from the Miami Dolphins for a 2008 fourth round draft choice (115th overall selection).

A third round draft pick of Miami in 2007 (71st selection overall), Booker (5-10, 191) amassed 125 yards on 28 carries, and added 28 receptions for 237 yards in 7 games (1 start) for the Dolphins during his rookie campaign.

The 23-year-old Booker was a four-year letterman at Florida State, where he finished his career ranked 7th on the school’s all-time rushing list with 2,389 yards on 497 carries (4.8 avg.) and 15 touchdowns. Booker also caught 114 passes for 995 yards and two touchdowns during his collegiate career.

The Ventura, CA, native earned Parade All-America, Prep Star Dream Team, and USA Today All-USA first-team honors at Saint Boneventure High School, after rushing for 2,878 yards and 50 touchdowns during his senior season. Booker compiled California state records of 8,502 rushing yards and 137 touchdowns during his three-year career, leading his team to a combined 42-0 record.

Eagles take DeSean Jackson

With the 49th selection - Eagles take WR/KR DeSean Jackson

Wide Receiver/Return Specialist

University of California at Berkeley Golden Bears

#1

5:11.3-178

Los Angeles, California

Long Beach Polytechnic High School

OVERVIEW

When Jackson declared for the 2008 NFL Draft on January 15th, a collective sigh by opposing defensive and special team coordinators throughout the Pac-10 Conference could be heard. In his three seasons at the university, the talented receiver consistently beat his opponents – whether as a receiver, on a reverse or via punt returns, he found the end zone 29 times in 36 games.

Jackson almost never made it to California, as he seriously considered enrolling at Southern California, but a last ditch face-to-face meeting between the former Long Beach Poly High star and Bears head coach Jeff Tedford sealed the deal. Their extremely close relationship would later make Jackson’s most difficult decision – to leave school for the National Football League, even harder to make, but the coach is convinced that his star pupil is ready to star at the next level.

On the eve of the deadline for early-entry candidates to make themselves eligible for the NFL draft, Cal's junior wide receiver still hadn't made a decision, but filed the necessary paperwork to be included in this spring's draft. "This has been a long process for me," Jackson said. "The reason I took so long is that I wanted to make sure to make the right decision, both for myself and my family. I appreciate that Cal has supported me 150 percent through this process; it was a big decision, and we'll see what happens."

"He (Jackson) is gifted. No question his speed and feel for the game is as good as there is. He's so fast. He's the fastest player I've ever seen on the football field, and that puts him in a lot of positions to be successful," California head coach Jeff Tedford said. "Any time you have DeSean, who can do the things he can, making people miss and hit things as fast as he does, it creates a huge advantage for you. With his explosive speed, you really have to take notice. If you leave him one-on-one, he's got the speed and quickness to really make plays."

At Long Beach Poly High School, Jackson was considered one the premier wide receivers in the nation. The Parade Magazine All-American was named the 2004 Glenn Davis Award winner by the L.A. Times as Southern California's Player of the Year and was a two-time member of the famed Long Beach Press-Telegram "Best in the West" first team.

ESPN.com's Tom Lemming rated Jackson as the fourth-best wide receiver in the country, Prep Star selected him an All-American and a member of its Dream Team Top 100 players, and Calhisports.com voted him the 2004 Mr. Football State Player of the Year. Super Prep ranked him 21st in its Elite 50 players in the nation and the fourth-best player in the state of California. Rivals.com rated him the third-best player in the Golden State area.

Jackson was Most Valuable Player of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio, as he had seven receptions for 141 yards and passed for a 45-yard touchdown in leading the West squad to a 35-3 victory in a game that featured 80 of the nation's top players. He also sparkled in the Cali-Florida Bowl game, posting five catches for 145 yards and one score.

At Long Beach Poly, Jackson flagged down 60 passes for 1,075 yards for the CIF Southern Section championship team. He scored 15 touchdowns, eight which measured at least 60 yards or more, including two on punt returns. In the CIF title game, he was a last-minute replacement on defense and responded with two interceptions, one which he returned 68 yards for a touchdown to help fuel Long Beach Poly's 21-6 victory over Los Alamitos High. As a junior, he hunted down 43 passes for 821 yards and 11 touchdowns in earning first- team All-State accolades.

Jackson enrolled at California, Berkeley in 2005, but almost never made it to the football field. In high school, Jackson hit .380 and stole 20 bases his senior year and was considered the third-best all-around athlete in the MLB prospect pool in 2005 by Baseball America. Teams knew it would take a huge bonus to keep Jackson away from football, so they passed.

In 2005, Jackson became the first incoming Cal player to win the Glenn Davis Award since running back Russell White captured the award for Crespi High School in 1987. He took over flanker duties for the Bears, starting ten contests. He had a solid freshman campaign, totaling 698 all-purpose yards. He caught 38 passes for 601 yards (15.8 avg) and seven touchdowns, adding 48 yards on eight carries (6.0 avg). As a preview of things to come in 2006, Jackson’s only punt return produced a 49-yard touchdown vs. Sacramento State in his collegiate debut.

As a sophomore, Jackson was a consensus All-American and unanimous All-Pac 10 Conference first-team choice. He captured the inaugural Randy Moss Award as the top return man in the nation, leading the NCAA with 18.2 yards per punt return, as he ranked second in the Pac-10 with nine receiving touchdowns. He set school and Pac-10 records for season (4) and career punt return touchdowns (5) with a 95-yarder vs. Arizona. Jackson had four 100-yard receiving games and registered 28 plays of 20 or more yards. He hauled in 59 passes for 1,060 yards (18.9 avg) and gained 19 yards on five carries. He amassed 455 yards on 25 punt returns and 38 yards on two kickoff returns, piling up 1,572 all-purpose yards.

In 2007, Jackson earned American Football Coaches Association All-American first-team honors. He was a second-team All-Pac 10 Conference pick as a receiver and punt returner. He had 762 yards and six touchdowns on 65 receptions (11.7 avg). Jackson gained 132 yards with a score on eleven carries (12.0 avg) and returned only twelve punts for 129 yards (10.8 avg), including a 77-yard touchdown. He finished his junior campaign with 1,023 all-purpose yards.

In 36 games at California, Jackson started 34 games at flanker. He hauled in 162 passes for 2,423 yards (15.0 avg) and 22 touchdowns. He carried 24 times for 199 yards (8.3 avg) and a score and also attempted one pass. On special teams, he gained 633 yards with six touchdowns on 38 punt returns (16.7 avg), 38 yards on two kickoff returns and recorded five solo tackles. He finished with 3,293 all-purpose yards, an average of 91.47 yards per game. For his career, he recorded 52 plays of 20 or more yards (23.0% of his 226 touches).

CAREER NOTES

Holds the school and Pac-10 Conference career-records with six punt returns for touchdowns, two shy of the NCAA all-time record of eight scores by Wes Welker of Texas Tech (2000-03) and Antonio Perkins of Oklahoma (2001-04)…His four punt returns for touchdowns in 2006 also established league and university season-records…His four scores were one shy of the NCAA record of five…His career punt return average of 16.66 yards broke the old Cal record of 12.9 yards and ranks second in Pac-10 history behind famed baseball legend and Hall of Famer, Jackie Robinson of UCLA (18.8-yard average on 37 punts for 694 yards and two touchdowns, 1939-40)…Gained 455 yards on punt returns in 2006, breaking the old school season-record of 447 yards by Deltha O’Neal in 1998…His punt return average of 18.2 yards in 2006 broke the previous Cal season-record…His 455 yards gained on punt returns in 2006 were the most by a Pac-10 returner since Glynn Milburn of Stanford gained 573 yards in 1992…His 95-yard punt return vs. Arizona in 2006 was the seventh-longest runback in Pac-10 history and rank second in school annals…Caught 162 passes for the Cal Bears, the sixth-best career total. That total also rank 30th in Pac-10 Conference history…His 2,423 receiving yards rank 36th in the league record books and third on the school all-time list…Finished his career with 22 touchdown catches, ranking behind Sean Dawkins (31, 1990-92) and Bobby Shaw (27) on Cal’s all-time record list (also tied for 22^nd in league history)…Tied with Geoff McArthur (2000-04) and Bobby Shaw (1994-97) for the school record, with eleven 100-yard receiving performances…His 65 receptions in 2007 tied Sean Dawkins (1992) for fourth on the school’s season-record list, surpassed by Dameane Douglas (100 in 1998), Geoff McArthur (85 in 2003) and Bobby Shaw (75 in 1997)…Jackson (1,060 in 2006) joined McArthur (1,504 in 2003), Dameane Douglas (1,150 in 1998), Bobby Shaw (1,093 in 1997) and Sean Dawkins (1,070 in 1992) as the only Cal players to gain over 1,000 yards receiving in a season…His nine touchdown catches in 2006 tied Bobby Shaw (1996) for fifth on the Bears’ annual record chart…Amassed 3,293 all-purpose yards, the third-best career total in school history behind Deltha O’Neal (4,998 yards, 1996-99) and Russell White (3,367 yards, 1990-92)…His 1,572 all-purpose yards in 2006 rank seventh on the school’s season-record list.

2007 SEASON

Earned All-American first-team honors from the American Football Coaches Association, second-team accolades from The NFL Draft Report and third-team accolades from the Associated Press...Added All-Pac-10 Conference second-team honors as a receiver and punt returner…Semi-finalist for the Biletnikoff Award, given to the nation’s top receiver… Bothered most of the year by a badly sprained left thumb that he suffered in the season opener vs. Tennessee, as he was forced to wear a cast in practices and have his hand heavily wrapped during games, but still went on to catch a career-high 65 passes for 762 yards (11.7 avg) and six touchdowns…Also suffered a deep thigh/quadriceps contusion that forced him to miss the second half vs. Washington and sit out the season finale vs. Stanford…Ranked fifth in the league with an average of 5.42 receptions per game and 13^th with an average of 85.25 all-purpose yards each contest…Gained 132 yards with a touchdown on eleven carries (12.0 avg)…Returned twelve punts for 129 yards (10.8 avg) and a score…Registered two solo tackles and amassed 1,023 all-purpose yards while starting eleven of twelve contests at flanker (came off the bench vs. Oregon).

2006 SEASON

All-American first-team choice as a punt returner by The NFL Draft Report, Associated Press, Walter Camp Foundation, Football Writers Association of America, The Sporting News and Rivals.com...Captured the inaugural Randy Moss Award as the top return man in the nation, leading the NCAA ranks with an 18.2-yard average and school and league season-records with four touchdowns on 25 punt returns for a school record 455 yards… Added first-team All-Pac 10 Conference honors as a receiver and punt returner…Started all thirteen games at flanker, hauling in 59 passes for a career-high 1,060 yards (18.0 avg) and nine touchdowns…Recorded a solo tackle vs. Tennessee and added 38 yards on a pair of kickoff returns…Finished with 1,572 all-purpose yards, ranking fifth in the Pac-10 with an average of 120.92 yards per game…Gained over 100 yards receiving in four contests…Registered 28 plays of 20 or more yards…Scored at least once in each of the team’s first six games.

2005 SEASON

Started ten of eleven games at flanker as a true freshman, coming off the bench vs. UCLA and sat out the Washington State clash with a shoulder sprain…Finished with 38 catches for 601 yards (15.8 avg) and seven touchdowns…Gained 48 yards on eight reverses (6.0 avg) and returned one punt for a 49-yard score…Also attempted a pass vs. Illinois…Had two solo tackles on special teams, including one each vs. Sacramento State and Arizona and caused a fumble vs. Sacramento State.

CAMPUS AGILITY TESTS

4.29 in the 40-yard dash…250-pound bench press…395-pound squat…35-inch vertical jump.31 1/8-inch arm length…8 5/8-inch hands.

HIGH SCHOOL

Attended Long Beach (Cal.) Polytechnic High School, where he was considered one the premier wide receivers in the nation…Parade Magazine All-American and named the 2004 Glenn Davis Award winner by the Los Angeles Times as Southern California's Player of the Year…Two-time member of the famed Long Beach Press-Telegram "Best in the West" first team…ESPN.com's Tom Lemming rated Jackson as the fourth-best wide receiver in the country, Prep Star selected him an All-American and a member of its Dream Team Top 100 players, and Calhisports.com voted him the 2004 Mr. Football State Player of the Year…Super Prep ranked him 21st in its Elite 50 players in the nation and the fourth-best player in the state of California…Rivals.com rated him the third-best player in the Golden State area…Most Valuable Player of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio, as he had seven receptions for 141 yards and passed for a 45-yard touchdown in leading the West squad to a 35-3 victory in a game that featured 80 of the nation's top players…Also sparkled in the Cali-Florida Bowl game, posting five catches for 145 yards and one score…

At Long Beach Poly, Jackson flagged down 60 passes for 1,075 yards for the CIF Southern Section championship team…Scored 15 touchdowns, eight which measured at least 60 yards or more, including two on punt returns…In the CIF title game, he was a last-minute replacement on defense and responded with two interceptions, one which he returned 68 yards for a touchdown to help fuel Long Beach Poly's 21-6 victory over Los Alamitos High…As a junior, he hunted down 43 passes for 821 yards and 11 touchdowns in earning first- team All-State accolades…Was considered the third-best all-around athlete in the Major League Baseball draft prospect pool in 2005 by Baseball America. Teams knew it would take a huge signing bonus to keep Jackson away from football, so they passed…Hit .380 and stole 20 bases his senior year.

PERSONAL

Social Welfare major…Brother Bryon, was a receiver at San Jose State (1990-91) who spent two seasons (1992-93) on the Kansas City Chiefs’ developmental squad…Son of Gayle and Bill Jackson...Born 12/01/86…Resides in Los Angeles, California.

Eagles finally make a selection

Notre Dame DT Trevor Laws

Defensive Tackle/End

University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish

#98

6:00.7-297

Burnsville, Minnesota

Apple Valley High School

OVERVIEW

Laws found a home at left defensive end during his senior year in the Fighting Irish’s newly installed 3-4 defensive alignment, after spending his first three seasons manning the left defensive tackle position. He proved to be a disruptive bull rusher who compensated for a lack of size with a relentless motor and excellent lateral agility.

Many Irish faithful compare Law to a former Notre Dame great, Chris Zorich, a two-time All-American (1989-90) who was named United Press International Lineman of Year for 1989 and was chosen CBS Sports/Chevrolet Defensive Player of the Year for 1990, in addition to being the 1990 Lombardi Award recipient. Law has also excelled on special teams, finishing his career by blocking six kicks over the course of his final three seasons.

At Apple Valley High School, Laws earned USA Today and ESPN first-team All-American honors as a defensive lineman. He was rated the top prospect in the state of Minnesota by Rivals.com and was generally rated the number-two defensive tackle in the nation. He added All-Midwest honors from the Detroit Free Press and was selected Gatorade Player of the Year in Minnesota. He was rated 41st on ESPN's list of the nation's top 100 players and named to the 10-member Super Prep team by the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.

The Minnesota Lions Club Athlete of the Year and member of the Minnesota Vikings All-State team recorded 87 tackles (17 for loss) and 11 sacks as a senior in 2002. He also played offensive tackle and guard that year. He posted 85 tackles, 10 sacks and 25 stops for loss as a junior in 2001, continuing to play on both sides of the ball. He was chosen to play in the Minnesota All-State Bowl.

Laws was also invited to play in U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio but declined because of a wrestling commitment. He finished 49-0 as a state champion super-heavy-weight wrestler as a junior and was ranked as the number-one high school wrestler in the nation. He finished his wrestling career as a three-time All-American with a record of 142-5 and helped his wrestling team win the state title as a sophomore, junior and senior.

Laws served as team captain in both football and wrestling as a senior. He was named an Academic All-State wrestler in 2002. In track and field, he had a top shot put mark of 58 feet. He was also a member of the National Honor Society and a peer mediator in high school.

Laws committed to Notre Dame after his high school junior year, spurning scholarship offers from Iowa, Miami, Michigan, Ohio State, Stanford and Southern California. He sat out the 2003 campaign with the Irish and then played as a reserve defensive tackle in twelve games during the 2004 season. He went on to produce 17 tackles (8 solos), a sack and two stops for losses. He also broke up two passes, recovered a fumble and caused another.

The sophomore lineman took over left defensive tackle duties in 2005, sharing the West-wood One/State Farm Student-Athlete of the Year Award with offensive guard Dan Santucci thanks to his 3.15 grade-point average. He totaled 33 tackles (8 solos) with 1.5 sacks, three stops behind the line of scrimmage and a trio of quarterback pressures. He also blocked a pair of kicks.

In 2006, Laws again manned the left tackle position and served on the team’s leadership committee. He registered 62 tackles (22 solos), as he came up with 9.5 stops for losses, including 3.5 sacks. He added a pair of pressures while picking off a pass and batting away another. He also caused and recovered a fumble while blocking the third kick for his Irish career.

As a senior, Laws earned All-American third-team and Academic All-American second-team honors. He was named the Notre Dame Monogram Club Most Valuable Player and received the Notre Dame Club of St. Joseph Valley Rockne Student-Athlete Award. He shifted to left defensive end, leading the team with a career-high 112 tackles (53), as he was the only down lineman to rank among the nation’s top 100-tackle producers in the major college ranks during 2007.

Laws blocked a career-high three kicks and deflected five passes in his final season. He recovered two fumbles, registered a team-high four sacks with seven pressures and also paced the Irish with eight stops behind the line of scrimmage. Laws appeared in 49 games for the Irish, starting 25 contests at left defensive tackle and 12 more at left end. He recorded the most tackles by a down lineman in the last 26 years, finishing with 224 hits (91 solos), ten sacks for minus 76 yards, 22.5 stops for losses of 112 yards and 12 quarterback pressures. He caused two fumbles, recovered four others and had nine pass deflections with one interception. He also blocked six kicks.

Eagles trade down again

The Eagles traded out of the 43rd selection. Minnesota moved up and took safety Tyrell Johnson.

The Birds also traded 152 in the fifth, getting back 47, the Vikings' second-rounder, and 117, in the fourth round.

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Eagles trade out of 19th selection

Eagles trade out of the 19th pick with Carolina. Eagles get the Panthers first round pick next year and an extra second round pick (43 overall) and fourth round pick (109) this year. The Panthers took OT Jeff Otah with the selection.

Top 50 NFL Prospects NFL Draft ’08 Final Value Board

Courtesy of www.draftinsiders.com

1. Matt Ryan - QB - Boston College
2. Chris Long - DE - Virginia
3. Glenn Dorsey - DT - LSU
4. Jake Long - OT - Michigan
5. * Vernon Gholston - DE - Ohio St
6. Sedrick Ellis - DT - Southern Cal
7. Leodis McKelvin - CB - Troy University
8. Keith Rivers - LB - Southern Cal
9. * Darren McFadden - RB - Arkansas
10. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie - CB - Tenn St
11. * Ryan Clady - OT - Boise St
12. * Rashard Mendenhall - RB - Illinois
13. * Branden Albert - OG - Virginia
14. * Derrick Harvey - DE - Florida
15. Chris Williams - OT - Vanderbilt
16. Mike Jenkins - CB - South Florida
17. * Jonathan Stewart - RB - Oregon
18. * Devin Thomas - WR - Michigan St.
19. Jeff Otah - OT - Pittsburgh
20. * Jerod Mayo - LB - Tennessee
21. Kentwan Balmer - DT - North Carolina
22. Gosder Cherilus - OT - Boston College
23. * Phillip Merling - DE - Clemson
24. Limas Sweed - WR - Texas
25. * Calais Campbell - DE - Miami
26. Quentin Groves - DE - Auburn
27. * Curtis Lofton - LB - Oklahoma
28. Antoine Cason - CB - Arizona
29. Brian Brohm - QB - Louisville
30. * Brandon Flowers - CB - Virginia Tech
31. * Felix Jones - RB - Arkansas
32. Chad Henne - QB - Michigan
33. * DaJuan Morgan - SS - North Carolina St
34. * DeSean Jackson - WR - California
35. * James Hardy - WR - Indiana
36. Joe Flacco - QB - Delaware
37. Chris Johnson - RB - East Carolina
38. * Kenny Phillips - FS - Miami
39. * Aqib Talib - CB - Kansas
40. Marcus Harrison - DT - Arkansas
41. * Erin Henderson - LB - Maryland
42. John Carlson -TE - Notre Dame
43. * Mario Manningham - WR - Michigan
44. Trevor Laws - DT - Notre Dame
45. Sam Baker - OT - Southern Cal
46. * Ray Rice - RB - Rutgers
47. Dustin Keller - TE - Purdue
48. Dan Connor - LB - Penn St
49. Tyrell Johnson - FS - Arkansas St
50. Early Doucet - WR - LSU

Soul brings back Philly native Sean Scott

By John McMullen

Philadelphia, PA (The Phanatic Magazine) The Soul re-signed Philadelphia native Sean Scott on Friday.

The linebacker/wide receiver, a fan favorite over the first four years in Philadelphia, rejoins the Soul after spending the first part of this season with the Cleveland Gladiators.

In one game with the Gladiators this season, Scott recorded one-half tackle after spending the first six games of the season on injured reserve.

Scott had spent his first four seasons in the league with the Soul before departing for Cleveland in the offseason. Last year with the Soul, Scott had 47 catches for 526 yards with eight touchdowns as a wide receiver. On the defensive side of the ball, he had 17 1/2 tackles and one sack.

For his career, Scott has made 261 catches for 3,043 yards with 63 TDs, while rushing for 119 yards and nine scores. He has also recorded 126 1/2 tackles, two sacks and three interceptions in four-plus seasons in the AFL.

Scott, 29, resides in Philadelphia and attended Archbishop Carroll High School in Radnor. He was a four year letter winner at Millersville University, earning All-PSAC honors each season. He set school records for longest TD reception (91 yard) and most receiving yards in a game (227). He set the NCAA record for TDs by a freshman with 13 and set Millersville career records with 240 catches for 3,293 yards, and tied the school mark with 27 TD receptions.

Scott replaces big-play linebacker Rod Davis on the roster. Davis, a former member of the Minnesota Vikings and Carolina Panthers, was placed on injured reserve with a left elbow injury suffered during last Monday's win over Columbus and is out indefinitely.

Davis has 23 1/2 tackles, two fumble recoveries and two interceptions this season, starting all eight games at the JAC position.

Lito to Tampa?

FoxSports' Jay Glazer reports that the soon to be ex-Eagles CB was in the Sunshine State visiting with Jon Gruden and Company on Wednesday. Glazer speculates that the Birds would get a second-round pick plus an additional pick or player (WR Michael Clayton) in return.

All in the Family

The Eagles unveiled their new cheerleaders yesterday. Among them are sisters Page, Nikki and Danni-Lynn Bell of Media.

Phantoms play longest game in AHL history

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. ... The Philadelphia Phantoms have defeated the Albany River Rats, 3-2, in the longest game in the 72-year history of the American Hockey League.

Ryan Potulny's goal at 2:58 of the fifth overtime period gave the Phantoms the win and a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven East Division semifinal series. Game 6 is Saturday afternoon in Philadelphia.

The winning goal was scored at 12:39 a.m. EDT on Friday morning, five hours and 38 minutes after the game began.

Philadelphia took an incredible 101 shots on goal in the game, and Albany's Michael Leighton, who won the Aldege "Baz" Bastien Award as the AHL's outstanding goaltender during the 2007-08 regular season, made 98 saves, believed to be an AHL record. The Phantoms' Scott Munroe stopped 65 of 67 shots to earn the win.

The marathon surpassed the previous longest game, a 2003 Calder Cup Final game between Hamilton and Houston that went 14:56 into a fourth overtime. It was also longer than all but three NHL games ever played.

Longest games, Calder Cup Playoffs (by OT played)
1. Apr. 24, 2008 -- Philadelphia 3 at Albany 2 -- 82:58
2. May 30, 2003 -- Houston 1 at Hamilton 2 -- 74:56
3. Apr. 10, 1982 -- Rochester 2 at New Haven 3 -- 74:08
4. Apr. 4, 1938 -- Syracuse 3 at Cleveland 2 -- 62:42
5. Apr. 14, 1953 -- Cleveland 2 at Pittsburgh 3 -- 61:46

Larry Bown resigns

-Courtesy of the Philadelphia 76ers

PHILADELPHIA, PA (April 24, 2008) – Philadelphia 76ers President and General Manager Ed Stefanski announced today that Executive Vice President Larry Brown has chosen to resign.

In January of 2007, Brown rejoined the Sixers organization as Executive Vice President, less than six years removed from coaching the franchise to the NBA Finals in 2001.

"It’s rare you’ll find a separation between an organization and an executive as amicable as the one the 76ers had with Larry Brown today,” said Stefanski. “Larry was born to coach and this is something he and I talked about when I took the job here back in December, so it comes as no surprise to me. Working with Larry was always a pleasure and to watch him contribute with Maurice, his staff and the players was terrific."

Brown was enshrined a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2002. In 23 seasons as an NBA coach, Brown guided his teams to eight 50-plus win seasons, seven division titles, three conference championships, and the World Championship in 2004 in Detroit.

Rutgers won't be playing Notre Dame

-Courtesy of Rutgers University

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (April 24, 2008) –In a response to media inquiries about a proposed future football series between Rutgers and Notre Dame, Rutgers Director of Athletics Robert E. Mulcahy III released this statement:

“Rutgers entered discussions about a possible long-term series with Notre Dame, but at the end of the day both schools could not agree about the site of the games,” said Rutgers Director of Athletics Robert E. Mulcahy III. “We feel Rutgers’ home games should be played on-campus in Rutgers Stadium.”

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