Draft Misc - Football Wiretap
Texans Make Rice's Cheta Ozougwu 'Mr. Irrelevant'
Rice defensive end Cheta Ozougwu is this year's Mr. Irrelevant after the Texans took him with the 254th and final pick of the NFL draft Saturday. The "irrelevant" moniker is traditionally given to the last pick.
"It's a big relief," Ozougwu said. "I'm blessed to have this opportunity. No matter what was going to be the outcome, whether it's free agency or being the last pick or being a fifth-round pick, I just wanted the opportunity to play the game."
Eagles, Patriots Have Trade History
The Eagles and Patriots have a strong history of making draft-related deals.
The Patriots and Eagles have made a trade in every single draft since Bill Belichick took over in New England.
Philadelphia got the 194th pick from New England for the 193rd pick on Saturday afternoon.
2011 NFL Draft, Day 3 Results
The final day of 2011 NFL Draft is here.
Stay tuned to RealGM.com for up-to-minute updates on Saturday's selections.
Fourth Round
(98)1. Panthers - Brandon Hogan, CB, West Virginia
(99)2. Seahawks (from DEN via NE) - K.J. Wright, OLB, Mississippi State
(100)3. Bills - Da'Norris Searcy, S, North Carolina
(101)4. Bengals - Clint Boling, OG, Georgia
(102)5. Browns - Jordan Cameron, TE, USC
(103)6. Cardinals - Sam Acho, DE, Texas
(104)7. Buccaneers (from WSH via PHI) - Luke Stocker, TE, Tennessee
(105)8. Redskins (from HOU) - Roy Helu, RB, Nebraska
(106)9. Vikings - Christian Ballard, DT, Iowa
(107)10. Seahawks (from DET) - Kris Durham, WR, Georgia
(108)11. Broncos (from SF) - Quinton Carter, S, Oklahoma
(109)12. Titans - Colin McCarthy, ILB, Miami (FL)
(110)13. Cowboys - David Arkin, OG, Missouri State
(111)14. Dolphins - Edmond Gates, WR, Abilene Christian
(112)15. Rams - Gregory Salas, WR, Hawaii
(113)16. Raiders - Chimdi Chekwa, CB, Ohio State
(114)17. Jaguars - Cecil Shorts, WR, Mount Union
(115)18. 49ers (from SD) - Kendall Hunter, RB, Oklahoma State
(116)19. Eagles (from PHI) - Casey Matthews, ILB, Oregon
(117)20. Giants - James Brewer, OT, Indiana
(118)21. Chiefs - Jalil Brown, CB, Colorado
(119)22. Colts - Delone Carter, RB, Syracuse
(120)23. Eagles - Alex Henery, K, Nebraska
(121)24. Jaguars (from NO) - Christopher Prosinski, S, Wyoming
(122)25. Bills (from SEA) - Chris Hairston, OT, Clemson
(123)26. Ravens - Tandon Doss, WR, Indiana
(124)27. Browns (from ATL) - Owen Marecic, FB, Stanford
(125)28. Raiders (from NE) - Taiwan Jones, RB, Eastern Washington
(126)29. Jets - Bilal Powell, RB, Lousville
(127)30. Texans (from CHI via WSH) - Rashad Carmichael, CB, Virginia Tech
(128)31. Steelers - Cortez Allen, CB, Citadel
(129)32. Broncos (from GB) - Julius Thomas, TE, Portland State
(130)33. Titans (Compensatory) - Jamie Harper, RB, Clemson
(131)34. Packers (Compensatory) - Davon House, CB, New Mexico State
Fifth Round
(132)1. Panthers - Kealoha Pilares, WR, Hawaii
(133)2. Bills - Johnny White, RB, North Carolina
(134)3. Bengals - Robert Sands, S, West Virginia
(135)4. Chiefs (from DEN via TB) - Ricky Stanzi, QB, Iowa
(136)5. Cardinals - Anthony Sherman, FB, Connecticut
(137)6. Browns - Buster Skrine, CB, Chattanooga
(138)7. Patriots (from HOU) - Marcus Cannon, OT, TCU
(139)8. Vikings - Brandon Burton, CB, Utah
(140)9. Chiefs (from DET) - Gabe Miller, OLB, Oregon State
(141)10. Packers (from SF via DEN) - D.J. Williams, TE, Arkansas
(142)11. Titans - Karl Klug, DE, Iowa
(143)12. Cowboys - Joshua Thomas, CB, Buffalo
(144)13. Texans (from WSH) - Shiloh Keo, S, Idaho
(145)14. Falcons (from STL) - Jacquizz Rodgers, RB, Oregon State
(146)15. Redskins (from MIA) - Dejon Gomes, S, Nebraska
(147)16. Jaguars - Roderick Issac, CB, Middle Tennessee State
(148)17. Raiders - Denarius Moore, WR, Tennessee
(149)18. Eagles (from SD) - Dion Lewis, RB, Pittsburgh
(150)19. Browns (from NYG via MIN) - Jason Pinkston, OT, Pittsburgh
(151)20. Buccaneers - Ahmad Black, S, Florida
(152)21. Texans (from IND via WSH) - T.J. Yates, QB, North Carolain
(153)22. Jets (from PHI) - Jeremy Kerley, WR, TCU
(154)23. Seahawks (from KC via DET) - Richard Sherman, CB, Stanford
(155)24. Redskins (from NO) - Niles Paul, WR, Nebraska
(156)25. Seahawks - Mark LeGree, S, Appalachian State
(157)26. Lions (from BAL via SEA) - Douglas Hogue, OLB, Syracuse
(158)27. Rams (via ATL) - Jermale Hines, S, Ohio State
(159)28. Patriots - Lee Smith, TE, Marshall
(160)29. Bears - Nathan Enderle, QB, Idaho
(161)30. Eagles (from NYJ) - Julian Vandervelde, OG, Iowa
(162)31. Steelers - Christopher Carter, OLB, Fresno State
(163)32. 49ers (from SF) - Daniel Kilgore, OG, Appalachian State
(164)33. Ravens (Compensatory) - Chykie Brown, CB, Texas
(165)34. Ravens (Compensatory) - Pernell McPhee, DE, Mississippi State
Sixth Round
(166)1. Panthers - Lawrence Wilson, OLB, Connecticut
(167)2. Bengals - Ryan Whalen, WR, Stanford
(168)3. Vikings (from DEN via CLE) - Demarcus Love, OT, Arkansas
(169)4. Bills - Chris White, ILB, Mississippi State
(170)5. Vikings (from CLE) - Mistral Raymond, S, South Florida
(171)6. Cardinals - Quan Sturdivant, ILB, North Carolina
(172)7. Vikings - Brandon Fusco, OC, Slippery Rock
(173)8. Seahawks (from DET) - Byron Maxwell, CB, Clemson
(174)9. Dolphins (from SF via GB) - Charles Clay, FB, Tulsa
(175)10. Titans - Byron Stingily, OT, Louisville
(176)11. Cowboys - Dwayne Harris, WR, East Carolina
(177)12. Redskins - Evan Royster, RB, Penn State
(178)13. Redskins (from HOU) - Aldrick Robinson, WR, Southern Methodist
(179)14. Packers (from MIA) - Caleb Schlauderaff, OG, Utah
(180)15. Ravens (from STL) - Tyrod Taylor, QB, Virginia Tech
(181)16. Raiders - Richard Gordon, TE, Miami (FL)
(182)17. 49ers (from JAX) - Ronald Johnson, WR, USC
(183)18. Chargers - Jordan Todman, RB, Connecticut
(184)19. Cardinals (from TB via PHI) - David Carter, DT, UCLA
(185)20. Giants - Greg Jones, ILB, Michigan State
(186)21. Broncos (from PHI via DET & DEN) - D.J. Smith, OLB, Appalachian State
(187)22. Buccaneers (from KC) - Allen Bradford, RB, USC
(188)23. Colts - Chris L. Rucker, CB, Michigan State
(189)24. Broncos (from NO via NE) - Mike Mohamed, ILB, Cal
(190)25. 49ers (from SEA) - Colin Jones, S, TCU
(191)26. Eagles (from BAL) - Jason Kelce, OC, Cincinnati
(192)27. Falcons - Matt Bosher, P, Miami (FL)
(193)28. Eagles (from NE) - Brian Rolle, OLB, Ohio State
(194)29. Patriots (from NYJ via PHI) - Markell Carter, DE, Central Arkansas
(195)30. Bears - J.T. Thomas, OLB, West Virginia
(196)31. Steelers - Keith Williams, OG, Nebraska
(197)32. Packers - Rick Elmore, DE, Arizona
(198)33. Giants - Tyler Sash, S, Iowa
(199)34. Chiefs - Jerrell Powe, DT, Mississippi
(200)35. Vikings - Ross Homan, OLB, Ohio State
(201)36. Chargers - Steve Schilling, OG, Michigan
(202)37. Giants - Jacquian Williams, LB, South Florida
(203)38. Panthers - Zachary Williams, OC, Washington State
Seventh Round
(204)1. Broncos (from CAR via GB) - Virgil Green, TE, Nevada
(205)2. Seahawks (from DET) - Lazarius Levingston, DE, LSU
(206)3. Bills - Justin Rogers, CB, Richmond
(207)4. Bengals - Korey Lindsey, CB, Southern Illinois
(208)5. Jets (from ARI) - Greg McElroy, QB, Alabama
(209)6. Lions (from CLE via SEA) - Johnny Culbreath, OT, South Carolina State
(210)7. Falcons (from DET) - Andrew Jackson, OG, Fresno State
(211)8. 49ers - Bruce Miller, DE, UCF
(212)9. Titans - Zach Clayton, DT, Auburn
(213)10. Redskins - Brandyn Thompson, CB, Boise State
(214)11. Texans - Derek Newton, OT, Arkansas State
(215)12. Vikings - De'Aundre Reed, DE, Arizona
(216)13. Rams - Mikail Baker, DB, Baylor
(217)14. Redskins (from MIA) - Maurice Hurt, OG, Florida
(218)15. Packers (from JAX via MIA) - Ryan Taylor, TE, North Carolina
(219)16. Patriots (from OAK) - Malcolm Williams, DB, TCU
(220)17. Cowboys (from SD) - Shaun Chapas, FB, Georgia
(221)18. Giants - Da'Rel Scott, RB, Maryland
(222)19. Buccaneers - Anthony Gaitor, CB, Florida International
(223)20. Chiefs - Shane Bannon, RB, Yale
(224)21. Redskins (from IND) - Markus White, DE, Florida State
(225)22. Ravens (from PHI) - Anthony Allen, RB, Georgia Tech
(226)23. Saints - Greg Romeus, DE, Pittsburgh
(227)24. Jets (from SEA via PHI) - Scotty McKnight, WR, Colorado
(228)25. Rams (from BAL) - Jabara Williams, OLB, Stephen F. Austin
(229)26. Rams (from ATL) - Jonathan Nelson, CB, Oklahoma
(230)27. Falcons (from NE) - Cliff Matthews, DE, South Carolina
(231)28. Dolphins (from NYJ via DET via SF via GB) - Frank Kearse, DT, Alabama A&M
(232)29. Steelers - Baron Batch, RB, Texas Tech
(233)30. Packers - Lawrence Guy, DT, Arizona State
(234)31. Chargers - Andrew Gachkar, OLB, Missouri
(235)32. Dolphins - Jimmy Wilson, DB, Montana
(236)33. Vikings - Stephen Burton, WR, West Texas A&M
(237)34. Eagles - Greg Lloyd, ILB, Connecticut
(238)35. Buccaneers - Daniel Hardy, TE, Idaho
(239)36. 49ers - Michael Person, OT, Montana State
(240)37. Eagles - Stanley Havili, FB, USC
(241)38. Raiders - David Ausberry, WR, USC
(242)39. Seahawks - Malcolm Smith, OLB, USC
(243)40. Saints - Nathan Bussey, OLB, Illinois
(244)41. Panthers - Lee Ziemba, OT, Auburn
(245)42. Bills - Michael Jasper, DT, Bethel (TN)
(246)43. Bengals - Jay Finley, RB, Baylor
(247)44. Broncos - Jeremy Beal, DE, Oklahoma
(248)45. Browns - Eric Hagg, S, Nebraska
(249)46. Cardinals - Demarco Sampson, WR, San Diego State
(250)47. 49ers - Curtis Holcomb, CB, Florida A&M
(251)48. Titans - Tommie Campbell, S, Cal (PA)
(252)49. Cowboys - Bill Nagy, OG, Wisconsin
(253)50. Redskins - Christopher Neild, DT, West Virginia
(254)51. Texans - Cheta Ozougwu, DE, Rice
49ers Trade Up To Draft QB Colin Kaepernick
The 49ers nabbed Nevada QB Colin Kaepernick in the second round Friday, according to a Oakland Tribune report.
The 49ers considered moving up to get the mobile passer late in the first round Thursday. Instead, they made their move early Friday. They swapped picks with Denver, sending their second-round pick (No. 45), a fourth-round pick (No. 108) and a fifth-round pick (No. 141) to the Broncos in order to grab Kaepernick at No. 36.
Tampa Bay Selects Bowers With 51st Pick
The Buccaneers drafted Clemson defensive Da'Quan Bowers with the 51st overall pick (19th in the second round) on Friday night.
Bowers saw his draft stock plummet because of concerns over his surgically-repaired knee.
Some pundits rated Bowers as one of the top prospects in this year's NFL draft, but rumors surfaced that he may need surgery in the next few months to clean out his knee.
2011 Draft Friday Night Results
The second night of 2011 NFL Draft is here.
Stay tuned to RealGM.com for up-to-minute updates on the picks in Friday night's selections.
Second Round
(33)1. Patriots (from CAR) - Ras-I Dowling, CB, Virginia
(34)2. Bills - Aaron Williams, CB, Texas
(35)3. Bengals - Andy Dalton, QB, TCU
(36)4. 49ers (from DEN) - Colin Kaepernick, QB, Nevada
(37)5. Browns - Jabaal Sheard, DE, Pittsburgh
(38)6. Cardinals - Ryan Williams, RB, Virginia Tech
(39)7. Titans - Akeem Ayers, LB, UCLA
(40)8. Cowboys - Bruce Carter, OLB, North Carolina
(41)9. Redskins - Jarvis Jenkins, DT, Clemson
(42)10. Texans - Brooks Reed, DE, Arizona
(43)11. Vikings - Kyle Rudolph, TE, Notre Dame
(44)12. Lions - Titus Young, WR, Boise State
(45)13. Broncos (from SF) - Rahim Moore, S, UCLA
(46)14. Broncos (from MIA) - Orlando Franklin, OG, Miami (FL)
(47)15. Rams - Lance Kendricks, TE, Wisconsin
(48)16. Raiders - Stefen Wisniewski, C, Penn State
(49)17. Colts (from JAX via WSH) - Benjamin Ijalana, OT, Villanova
(50)18. Chargers - Marcus Gilchrist, CB, Clemson
(51)19. Buccaneers - Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson
(52)20. Giants - Marvin Austin, DT, North Carolina
(53)21. Bears (from IND via WSH) - Stephen Paea, DT, Oregon State
(54)22. Eagles - Jaiquawn Jarrett, S, Temple
(55)23. Chiefs - Rodney Hudson, C, Florida State
(56)24. Patriots (from NO) - Shane Vereen, RB, Cal
(57)25. Detroit (from SEA) - Mikel Leshoure, RB, Illinois
(58)26. Ravens - Torrey Smith, WR, Maryland
(59)27. Browns (from ATL) - Greg Little, WR, North Carolina
(60)28. Texans (from NE) - Brandon Harris, CB, Miami (FL)
(61)29. Chargers (from NYJ) - Jonas Mouton, OLB, Michigan
(62)30. Dolphins (from WSH) - Daniel Thomas, RB, Kansas State
(63)31. Steelers - Marcus Gilbert, OT, Florida
(64)32. Packers - Randall Cobb, WR, Kentucky
Third Round
(65)1. Panthers - Terrell McClain, DT, South Florida
(66)2. Bengals - Dontay Moch, OLB, Nevada
(67)3. Broncos - Nate Irving, ILB, North Carolina State
(68)4. Bills - Kelvin Sheppard, ILB, LSU
(69)5. Cardinals - Robert Housler, TE, Florida Atlantic
(70)6. Chiefs (from CLE) - Justin Houston, DE, Georgia
(71)7. Cowboys - Demarco Murray, RB, Oklahoma
(72)8. Saints (from WSH) - Martez Wilson, OLB, Illinois
(73)9. Patriots (from HOU) - Stevan Ridley, RB, LSU
(74)10. Patriots (from MIN) - Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas
(75)11. Seahawks (from DET) - John Moffitt, OG, Wisconsin
(76)12. Jaguars (from SF) - William Rackley, OG, Lehigh
(77)13. Titans - Jurrell Casey, DT, USC
(78)14. Rams - Austin Pettis, WR, Boise State
(79)15. Redskins (from MIA) - Leonard Hankerson, WR, Miami (FL)
(80)16. 49ers (from JAX) - Chris Culliver, CB, South Carolina
(81)17. Raiders - Demarcus Van Dyke, CB, Miami (FL)
(82)18. Chargers - Vincent Brown, WR, San Diego State
(83)19. Giants - Jerrel Jernigan, WR, Troy
(84)20. Buccaneers - Mason Foster, ILB, Washington
(85)21. Ravens (from PHI) - Jah Reid, OT, UCF
(86)22. Chiefs - Allen Bailey, DE, Miami (FL)
(87)23. Colts - Drake Nevis, DT, LSU
(88)24. Saints - Johnny Patrick, CB, Louisville
(89)25. Chargers (from SEA) - Shareece Wright, CB, USC
(90)26. Eagles (from BAL) - Curtis Marsh, CB, Utah State
(91)27. Falcons - Akeem Dent, ILB, Georgia
(92)28. Raiders (from NE) - Joe Barksdale, OT, LSU
(93)29. Bears - Christopher Conte, S, Cal
(94)30. Jets - Kenrick Ellis, DT, Hampton
(95)31. Steelers - Curtis Brown, CB, Texas
(96)32. Packers - Alexander Green, RB, Hawaii
(97)33. Panthers (Compensatory) - Sione Fua, DT, Stanford
Six Teams Looking For QBs Entering Second Round
The Bills, Raiders, Redskins, Dolphins, 49ers and Bengals are among the teams still searching for a quarterback entering the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft.
TCU's Andy Dalton, Nevada's Colin Kaepernick and Ryan Mallett of Arkansas are the most prominent quarterbacks remaining on the board.
Could Mallett Fall Into The Third Round?
Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett may not be an early pick when the 2011 NFL Draft resumes on Friday night.
Rob Rang of CBS Sports reports that Mallett could fall into the third round, citing league sources.
"I'm telling you right now, he could slip right out of the second round, entirely," one source said.
Bengals Wanted 32nd Pick From Packers
The Bengals, in need of a quarterback, tried to swing a deal with the Packers for the last pick in the first round of Thursday night's NFL Draft.
Cincinnati would have selected TCU's Andy Dalton, according to league sources.
The Bengals and Packers could not agree on the compensation for the 32nd pick, however, so the Packers selected Mississippi State tackle Derek Sherrod.
Raiders Have Eye On Penn State's Wisniewski
The Raiders are big on tradition, so it's long been penciled in that they would take Penn State guard Stefen Wisniewski with their first pick in the draft at No. 48 today, according to a sfgate.com report.
His uncle Steve was an eight-time Pro Bowl player and overall nasty guy for Oakland, and was just hired by the Raiders as assistant offensive line coach.
2011 NFL Draft First Round Results
The first round is complete, but Andy Dalton and Da'Quan Bowers remain available.
Risdon Discusses Cam Newton's NFL Stock
Jeff Risdon breaks down Cam Newton's NFL stock.
Risdon Breaks Down QB Prospects
RealGM's Jeff Risdon breaks down the quarterback prospects in this year's NFL Draft.
NFL Mock Draft, Version 11.0
Jeff Risdon nailed the first five picks in Thursday night's first round.
Kaepernick Declines Invitation To Attend Draft
Nevada QB Colin Kaepernick will relax with family and friends in his hometown instead of attending the NFL draft in New York.
Panthers Narrow No. 1 Overall Pick To 4 Choices
The Panthers said at Tuesday's pre-draft news conference that the team is keeping all of its options open.
Steelers Have Desire To Pair Pouncey Brothers
The Steelers drafted Maurkice Pouncey last April and Mike Tomlin has his eyes on Mike Pouncey this week.
Redskins May Move Up For Gabbert
Blaine Gabbert could fall to Washington at No. 10, but they may not want to take any chances.
Falcons Looking To Move Up?
Atlanta currently has the 27th overall pick.
Titans Interested In Andy Dalton
Tennessee, which has the eighth pick, is very high on TCU quarterback Andy Dalton.
Lewis: Bengals Keeping Draft Options Open
The Bengals worked out Blaine Gabbert recently.
NFL Allows Herzlich To Make Draft Schedule
Boston College linebacker Mark Herzlich was considered a first-round pick prior to his battle with cancer.
Trading Down May Be An Option For Saints
The Saints have the 24th overall pick in this week's NFL Draft.
Heckert Narrows Cleveland's Draft Wish List
If the two prospects Cleveland wants aren't available, they'll seek a trade from the sixth pick.
Run On Defensive Linemen In First Round?
An NFL scout believes that as many as 15 defensive lineman could be taken in the first round.
UNC Stars Projected High Despite Lost Season
Robert Quinn and Marvin Austin missed all of the 2010 campaign as punishment for accepting gifts from agents.
Cowboys Uninterested In Fairley
One writer says the Cowboys wouldn't even take Nick Fairley if he was available to them in the second round.
Carolina Not Getting Calls For No. 1 Pick
The Panthers don't expect to field calls for the first pick until next week.
Signs Still Point To Panthers Picking Newton
Carolina has been linked to Cam Newton and the first overall pick.
Could Dalton's Red Hair Be An Issue?
An unnamed coach launched an unusual criticism of TCU quarterback Andy Dalton.