The St. Louis Rams picked Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford with the No. 1 selection in the NFL draft Thursday night, hoping he can help revive a franchise that has slid a long way from its days as “The Greatest Show on Turf.”
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Tebow considering NFL’s draft invitation, but family will be a factor
Family is the main factor in Florida quarterback Tim Tebow’s decision whether or not to attend the NFL draft this week.
Rams GM Devaney admits No. 1 pick isn’t sparking much trade talk
Two days ahead of the draft, St. Louis Rams general manager Billy Devaney said leaguewide interest in acquiring the first pick has been light.
Favre’s status unknown, but Vikings aren’t desperate to draft a QB
The Minnesota Vikings have arrived at another NFL draft, without clarity on who their quarterback will be for the foreseeable future. Brett Favre or not, could this be the year the Vikings draft a big name at football’s most important position?
Bryant recalls ‘unfair’ suspension by NCAA, is moving on to NFL
Dez Bryant believes the NCAA was “unfair” in its handling of his rules violation case at Oklahoma State and judged him based on the belief that former NFL player Deion Sanders had been serving as a runner for an agent.
Tebow struggles in Senior Bowl, ‘open’ to work on fundamentals
Mardy Gilyard had 103 receiving yards and caught a 32-yard touchdown pass during the fourth quarter to help the North race to a 31-13 victory over the South in Saturday’s Senior Bowl.
Stanford RB Gerhart announces declaration for NFL Draft
Stanford running back Toby Gerhart, who finished second in Heisman Trophy votes last season, announced on Friday that he will forego his final year of college eligibility to enter this year’s NFL Draft.
Florida junior safety Wright announces intentions to enter draft
Florida safety Wright intends to enter the draft
Alabama’s McClain to enter the 2010 NFL Draft
labama junior linebacker Rolando McClain announced Monday that he would enter the 2010 NFL Draft, the team said in a press release.
Maurkice Pouncey to enter draft; brother Mike stays at UF
Florida junior offensive lineman Maurkice Pouncey will apply for entry into the 2010 NFL Draft, according to a school press release, but his twin brother, Mike, plans to return for his senior season.