On Wednesday, former Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher announced he was retiring from the NFL after 13 seasons in the league.

Brian Urlacher announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday after 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears.

“After spending a lot of time this spring thinking about my NFL future, I have made a decision to retire,” Urlacher tweeted. “Although I could continue playing, I’m not sure I would bring a level of performance or passion that’s up to my standards. When considering this, along with the fact that I could retire after a 13-year career wearing only one jersey for such a storied franchise, my decision became pretty clear. I want to thank all of the people in my life that have helped me along the way. I will miss my teammates, my coaches and the great Bears fans. I’m proud to say that I gave all of you everything I had every time I took the field. I will miss this great game, but I leave it with no regrets.”

Urlacher ends his NFL career with 939 tackles, 41.5 sacks and 22 interceptions.

For more on the Urlacher’s retirement, check out Windy City Sweetness.

Crabtree out

The 49ers suffered a blow during offseason workouts after WR Michael Crabtree suffered a torn Achilles during drills on Tuesday. On Wednesday, Crabtree underwent successful surgery.

Head coach Jim Harbaugh believes Crabtree will return sometime during the season.

“It’s a setback, but Michael’s young,” the 49ers coach said. “He’s strong and everything will be a positive approach to healing. We’ll anticipate great things.”

Have a good Thursday everyone!

While several NFL teams were busy conducting their first official day of OTAs yesterday, NFL team owners met in Boston for the beginning of the quarterly league meetings.

The league proposed several changes at the meetings conducted on Monday, including the possibility of shifting the official start date for the league year and moving back the dates of the draft and the NFL combine to May. These proposed changes, if implemented, would be effective in 2014, with May 15-17 as the date currently being  set aside for the 2014 draft.

The NFLPA has reportedly signed off on the proposed changes by moving the start of free agency to the first week of March.

The league stressed that these changes are not final.

The league also continued to discuss the future of the Pro Bowl, per Pro Football Talk. Talks about the discontinuation of the Pro Bowl continue, though sources agree it is unlikely. As Mike Florio points out (a point disguised by a bunch of incoherent babbling), as long as the Pro Bowl continues to produce ratings and in turn, make money for advertisers, it’s sticking around. However, it’s a very real possibility changes to the way the game is played will be made.

Gronk underwent a fourth surgery on his forearm on Monday.

More news from Boston, this time on the status of Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, who successfully underwent a fourth surgery on his left forearm on Monday.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, doctors put in new plates that had been keeping the tight end’s broken bone in place. Doctors also believe that Gronkowski’s previous injection is now gone, though they will still need to wait until all the test results are cleared to officially confirm.

The estimated recovery time for Gronk is 10 weeks. It will be up to the coaching staff to determine whether or not he begins the season on the PUP list.

Also of note on Gronk’s health is some info from The Boston Herald: “On the horizon is back surgery, and that will be tackled next. As we learned Friday, a back problem has crept into the picture. According to a source, the surgery avenue will be explored in a month’s time as doctors will decide if a piece of disc needs to be removed.”

Expected recovery time for the back surgery is four months.

Other News:

• The San Diego Chargers are reportedly keeping high-profile draft pick Manti Te’o away from the media. According to NFL.com, the Chargers announced on Monday that Te’o will be unavailable to the media until the team beings minicamp on June 11th, calling the move an “organization decision.” Though the media is less than pleased with the Chargers’ decision, the move does seem to be in the best interest of both the team and the player.
• The New York Jets have not determined a course of action for running back Mike Goodson, who was arrested last Friday on drugs and weapons chargers, but according to Jets owner Woody Johnson, the team is “at a point of investigating the facts.” Johnson also willingly provided some humerous headlines for the tabloids today, telling the media the team is trying to be thorough and conduct themselves appropriately. “We’re trying to win games and do the right thing,” Johnson said. “Truth, justice and the American way. We live by it, we really do.” UPDATE: Goodson’s pre-indictment conference is set for June 12 in Morris County Superior Court, according to the court.
• What would a Tuesday edition of the blitz be without an obligatory Tim Tebow mention? Well, here it is: Tim Tebow, Reggie Bush, Vernon Gholston, and Ryan Leaf – among others – were named to NFL.com’s list of the most over-hyped NFL draft picks of all time.
• RG3 tweeted out a photo for Redskins fans on Sunday, thanking them for the excess of wedding gifts he and his soon-to-be-wife received from their Bed, Bath & Beyond registry. “Thank you to the Fans who are helping buy ALL the items from our wedding registry at Bed Bath & Beyond …,” tweeted Griffin.

Kristine Reese is the NFL editor and lead Jets writer for Aerys Sports. You can follow her on Twitter @KristineReese.

Wednesday was a busy day in the NFL. Here’s a quick round-up of all of yesterday’s action for you to kick off your Thursday with.

• 

  Will Honey Badger become the best playermaker of the 2013 NFL Draft?

  Cardinals’ GM Steve Keim believes rookie Tyrann Mathieu “could be the best playmaker in the draft. He just has such an unique skill, with instincts and getting his hands on the ball. He’s so opportunistic on the field.”

• David Garrard will be leaving the Jets as he “calls it quits.” In a text to Adam Schein, Garrard said his “knee is not holding up. Continuing to swell after practices. Limiting what I can do.” With Garrard leaving the Jets, I believe their QB total is now lowered to 50 QBs?
• Josh Cribbs signs with the Oakland Raiders.
• The Minnesota Vikings’ coach Leslie Frazier confirms his team is not interest in Brain Urlacher. Related to this, Erin Henderson, who seems to be the MLB this season, is “pissed” about the lack of respect he is getting.
• The Patriots will cut DL Kyle Love, who was diagnosed with Type-2 diabetes recently.
• Richard Sherman will use one of the now infamous replacement refs (the one that called a touchdown on the final play of the Seahawks/Packers game) as a umpire in his charity softball game. I guess the Seawhawks do owe that ref a little something, anyway!
• As Geno Smith searches for the perfect agent, he posts a picture of him and Jay-Z. Could he land with Z’s Roc Nation agency?
• Former NFL defensive end turned Boxer Ray Edwards believe boxing is safer than football. “Football is the only sport that is 100 percent injury prone,” he said.
• Bernard Pollard will not be at the White House when the Ravens visit President Obama.

Have a good Thursday everyone!

NFL teams started rookie mini-camp late last week, kicking the first phase of the 2013 NFL season into gear with just 17 weeks to go until the first official game on Thursday, September 5th.

But one of the biggest stories around the league involves the off-the-field troubles of free agent wide receiver Titus Young, who made news once again last week after he was arrested three times in the same week, twice in the same 24-hour period.

Young’s father, Richard Young, told the Detroit Free Press that the young man the public has been exposed to as of late is completely out of character and is “not his son.”

“I hope they just forgive Titus because this ain’t none of Titus, it wasn’t none of his fault,” Young said. “I look at my son right now, I don’t see my son. That’s not my son. I know my son. Titus is not the boy I really raised, I’m saying the way he act, the way he intermix in society right now.”

Richard Young insists that his son’s behavior is a result of a brain disorder that he believes stems from a concussion suffered on the football field. Richard Young also explained that despite his son recently seeking help at outpatient facilities in Texas, Newport Beach and Malibu, CA., he has not been taking Seroque, an  antipsychotic drug prescribed to help him deal with the effects of the disorder.

According to the Free Press, the Lions reportedly urged Young to “get treatment for his problems” last spring, although they did not disclose the specifics due to HIPAA laws.

Young was supposed to re-enter a program Monday, but he is currently being held jail waiting arraignment and has been on a medical hold since his latest arrest.

Young played in 26 games with the Detroit Lions, showing flashes of potential and loads of upside, but he is sadly better known for his personal and legal troubles that spiked last spring.

Other News: 

• Baltimore Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta signed a $2.023 million second-round restricted free agent tender with the Super Bowl champs on Monday, the team announced. Pitta can become an URFA in 2014, and it is likely Pitta and the team will aim to agree to a more long-term deal before he is able to test the free agent market.
• The Minnesota Vikings’ official team website released a video on Monday giving fans a preview of what to expect from the new state-of-the-art stadium that’s being constructed.
• According to ESPN’s Jeannine Edwards, new Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly has implemented a load of changes into his team’s nutritional plan, including making over the Eagles cafeteria. Kelly’s plan emphasizes lean protein’s (organic, hormone and antibiotic free lean meats and no and red meat), includes personalized smoothies and prohibits junk food. (Frankly, simple rules that we should all abide by, don’t ya think??)
• SB Nation’s Spencer Hall wrote a fascinating column about the coverage of the NFL, questioning why fans and media members alike stand for the from the poor commentary on shows like The NFL Today and the atrocious coverage of the league provided by everyone’s favorite football blogger, Mike Florio. “Aside from rare moments of Ron Jaworski sketching out an actual play or the work you see from Football Outsiders and Chris Brown, so much of what the NFL does is reduced to exchanges of bellowing nothing-isms,” writes Hall. “I don’t just mean The NFL Today on CBS, but it is certainly the master class on bellowing nothing-ism.” Hall attempts to explain the phenomenon.
• The Kansas City Chiefs have hired Chris Ault, “godfather” of the Pistol formation, as an offensive coordinator. Coincidentally, Ault, who will now work with former 49ers QB Alex Smith, worked with current 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick at Nevada.
• Tim Tebow  has reportedly been offered a job with the Philadelphia Soul, the city’s Arena Football League team. Ron Jaworski, who owns the Soul, reached out to Tebow offering him a gig “that would see him as their primary backup with a few specialty sets.” (Speaking of Tebow, Giants co-owner Steve Tisch told TMZ.com that he believes Tebow’s decision to play for the Jets derailed his career as an NFL QB. You can watch the video interview here).
• Think before you DM, exhibit A.

 Kristine Reese is the NFL Editor and Jets writer for Aerys Sports. You can follow her on Twitter @KristineReese.

Time for an afternoon pick-you-up! Blitz headlines, y’all!

I’m going to share the funny from NFL Memes with you guys first! Enjoy!

via NFL Memes Facebook

Oh! Adrian Peterson!

Titus Young has some problems, guys. Yes. I am understating the matter for sure. He was arrested Saturday morning for the third time in less than a week. Goodness. Really sad situation for someone thought to be  a promising athlete.

Peter King is discussing what most NFL fans have been either hoping or knowing since the the draft last month. The New York Jets could rid themselves of Mark Sanchez if Geno Smith wins the starting quarterback job. No more this? Jets fans rejoice! The Jets are apparently “smitten” with Geno.

Speaking of the Jets! NY Giants co-owner Steve Tisch shared his opinion on the disservice that was Tim Tebow going to the Jets.

Manti Te’o hopes to earn the respect of his teammates by displaying some hard work ethic. I’m sure this is very important to Manti. He needs to be seen as a football player. Not a guy that can be easily duped. Check out this story from the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Matt Barkley hopes to be the Philadelphia Eagles starting QB. He is confident he can do it too. Stop laughing! Check out this story from CSN Philadelphia.

Check out this interesting post from SBNation on why the NFL makes for such bad media.

Buddy Nix is transitioning out of his role as general manager of the Buffalo Bills to a role as special assistant with the team. Check out this from the Bills site. Doug Whaley is expected to take over as GM according to SBNation Buffalo Rumblings.

What would the Morning Blitz be without a daily Tim Tebow story? Or three?

Incomplete, right? (There’s a joke in there somewhere…)

Lucky for you there’s plenty of SUPER important Tim Tebow news and information to go around today. Here’s all the latest:

First, some lawyer dude from Jacksonville named John Morgan launched a campaign urging Shad Kahn and the Jaguars to sign Tebow. (You can check out the ad here, courtesy of Deadspin. It’s pretty genius).

Then, despite Morgan’s ads, the Jaguars – and their GM David Caldwell – once again insisted that they are not interested in signing the high-profile quarterback, even with their own very messy situation quarterback situation.

A few short hours later, CBS Sports’ national columnist Gregg Doyel released a column explaining how Tebow’s fans “loved his career to death.” It’s a very interesting perspective on Tebow-mania that is well worth a read.

Oh, but that’s not all. Finally, we had Mike Ditka weighing in on the quarterback, explaining his belief that Tebow can, in fact, play quarterback in the NFL. Yes, this was big major news on Wednesday. Pretty groundbreaking stuff, huh?

Although Tebow is currently a free agent and very much without an NFL team to call his own, he was recently named Forbes magazine’s most influential American athlete. And that explains why this is all news. Influence and stuff.

Bucs DB Ronde Barber will retire on Thursday.

Ronde Barber To Officially Retire

According to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, defensive back Ronde Barber plans announced that he will officially retire from the NFL in a press conference tomorrow at 2 pm EST.

Barber played his entire 16-year NFL career in Tampa Bay. He is the franchise leader in interceptions and defensive touchdown returns.

Levi’s Stadium Proposed As New Home For 49ers 

On Wednesday, the San Francisco 49ers announced that Levi Strauss & Co. had purchased the right to put its name on the 49ers’ new 68,500-seat stadium. As part of the acquisition, the company plans to construct a brand new, $1.2 billion stadium for the team, called Levi’s Stadium, which will open next year.

“Levi’s jeans were designed for the 49ers during the Gold Rush,” 49ers CEO Jed York said on Wednesday. “It was a good fit for them then and it’s a good fit today.”

*Insert generic un-funny jeans related dad joke here*

The 49ers new stadium is currently viewed as the favorite to host Super Bowl L in 2016.

Other News:

• Veteran running back Felix Jones is scheduled to visit with the New England Patriots, according to Ian Rapoport. Jones had a visit the Philadelphia Eagles on Tuesday.
• In a press conference with the media on Wednesday, Jags GM David Caldwell explained that the team plans to give former Michigan QB Denard Robinson 10-15 snaps per a game as a rusher or receiver. He will also receive kickoffs.
• Former Lions WR Titus Young was arrested TWICE in the same day on Sunday, first for suspicion of driving under the influence and later for burglary.  No need to pile on — no comment is needed on this story.
• Free agent WR Josh Cribbs visited with the Jets on Wednesday, per Pro Football Talk.

Kristine Reese the NFL editor and lead Jets writer for Aerys Sports. You can follow her on Twitter @KristineReese.

Offseason? What offseason? If you thought the end of the NFL draft meant that conversation about the National Football League was going to take a back seat, you were wrong.

Here’s the latest news from around the league:

Jets Release Tim Tebow

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve likely already heard the BREAKING NEWS that the New York Jets released high-profile quarterback Tim Tebow on Monday morning. It’s sort of old news by now, but in case you missed it (and not sure how that is possible), you can read all the details on Tebow’s release here.

Lots of people had a lot of things to say about Tebow’s release (just search “Tebow” on Twitter for the Cliff’s Notes), including The New York Times, ESPN and Buzzfeed.

As for where Tebow will be headed next, early reports have suggested that Jim Popp, GM of the CFL’s Montreal Alouettes, could be interested in adding Tebow to the team in a role similar to the one he had with the Jets last season.

Outside of a few times that inquired about Tebow making the move to TE, the NFL seems mostly uninterested in the quarterback. The Jaguars have already said that Tebow is not an option for their team, as have the Philadelphia Eagles, though, like Lions GM Martin Mayhew said in an interview yesterday, “never say never.”

But hey, if things don’t work out for Tebow in the NFL – or the CFL – there’s always the Lingerie Football League. According to TMZ (*vomits*), the quarterback has been offered a gig as the league’s national football coach.

And, in EVEN MORE TEBOW NEWS, according to the Tampa Bay Tribune, the quarterback plans to invest in three PDQ restaurants in Florida. PDQ is a popular chicken sandwich chain based in Tampa, with an name that stands for “People Dedicated to Quality.”

NFL Players React to Jason Collins Coming Out

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Mike Wallace made headlines yesterday courtesy of a rather ill-timed and somewhat controversial tweet about NBA player Jason Collins, who came out in a personal Sports Illustrated article on Monday.

“I’m not bashing anybody don’t have anything against anyone I just don’t understand it,” Wallace tweeted. “All these beautiful women in the world and guys wanna mess with other guys SMH…”

Both tweets were quickly deleted. Wallace later followed up, ”Never said anything was right or wrong I just said I don’t understand!! Deeply sorry for anyone that I offended.”

Plenty of other NFL players tweeted their support for Collins, including gay right’s activists Brendon Ayanbadejo, Scott Fujita and Chris Kluwe, Connor Barwin, Michael Strahan and active tweeter Gerald Alexander, among others.

A few other players, like the Bears’ Lance Briggs, decided to take the passive agressive route with their commentary.

Other News:

• The Indianapolis Colts have traded linebacker Jerry Hughes to the Buffalo Bills. The Colts will receive linebacker Kelvin Sheppard as part of the trade.
• Tyrann Mathieu’s agent Patrick Lawlor has responded to a report suggesting that the Arizona Cardinals are planning to demand that his client accept a deal with no guaranteed money, denying that any discussions have happened or that such a deal would be agreed upon.
• On Monday, the NFL distributed a document re-emphasizing the league’s anti-discrimination policy on sexual orientation. The league reminded teams that any questions about a prospective draft pick or free agent’s sexual orientation are not permitted.

Kristine Reese is the NFL editor and lead Jets writer for Aerys Sports. You can follow her on Twitter @KristineReese.

The Jets have had quite the week.

Star cornerback Darrelle Revis was traded to the Tampa Bay Bucs last Monday, Geno Smith was drafted on Friday night and this morning, the Jets released backup quarterback Tim Tebow.

That’s right, the Tim Tebow era in New York is over.

No more shirtless photos in the rain, no more punt protecting magic, no more Jockey underwear billboards atop the entrance of the Lincoln Tunnel, and no more epic Skip Bayless rants on First Take (on second though, who am I kidding? That will never end).

Will this stop the New York  Post/New York Daily News/tabloids from using the circus narrative in conjunction with the New York Jets? Probably not, but it’s a start.

Jets’ head coach Rex Ryan addressed the high-profile quarterback’s release in an official statement:

We have a great deal of respect for Tim Tebow. Unfortunately, things did not work out the way we all had hoped.  Tim is an extremely hard worker, evident by the shape he came back in this offseason. We wish him the best moving forward.

Pretty well said.

In what can only be assumed is in response to his release, Tebow tweeted the following on Monday afternoon:

Tebow’s  release did not come as a huge surprise. Not long after the Jets’ 2013 season wrapped, reports surfaced the Jets were planning to try and trade Tebow for compensation, ideally a 2013 draft pick. While the general population is not privy to all the conversations between John Idzik, Woody Johnson and other NFL teams, we can only assume they did not get the kind of offers they were hoping for, and after the Jets drafted young Geno Smith in the third round of the draft on Friday – adding a 6th quarterback to the roster – Tebow’s fate was sealed. (And it could potentially do the same for Mark Sanchez). 

But wait, there’s more: According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Jets also “granted Tim Tebow permission this off-season to seek a trade.” Adds Schefter, “more than one team asked if were willing to play TE, but he was not.” Tebow has always made it clear that he wants to play the quarterback position, but his unwillingness to move positions currently is and could potentially keep him out of the NFL.

As for where Tebow will be headed next, early reports have suggested that Jim Popp, GM of the CFL’s Montreal Alouettes, could be interested in adding Tebow to the team in a role similar to the one he had with the Jets last season.

“If he wants to come to Canada he would be in the same situation as the one he was in with New York. He can come here and compete to be the backup to Anthony Calvillo and learn the game, just like Jeff Garcia did (behind Doug Flutie). And one day he might be the guy; that’s our vision. He can learn from the best. If (Tebow) wants to come to Canada he will reach out to us. And if he wants to come to Canada we would take a look at him.”

If things don’t work out for Tebow in the NFL – or the CFL – there’s always the LFL, otherwise know as the Lingerie Football League. According to TMZ (*vomits*), the quarterback has been offered a gig as the league’s national football coach.

For a tongue n’ cheek look at the Tebow’s time as a Jet, check out Buzzfeed’s top 11 “lowlights.”

Kristine Reese is NFL editor and lead Jets writer for Aerys Sports. You can follow her on Twitter @kristinereese.

Here’s a recap of the players selected in rounds 5-7 of the 2013 NFL Draft. You can view a recap of the selections from Round 4 here.

ROUND 5

134. Kansas City Chiefs: Sanders Commings, CB, Georgia

135. Jacksonville Jaguars: Denard Robinson, WR, Michigan

136. Philadelphia Eagles: Earl Wolff, SS, N.C. State

137. Seattle Seahawks (Trade with the Detroit Lions): Jesse Williams, DT, Alabama

138. Seattle Seahawks (trade with the Oakland Raiders): Tharold Simon, CB, Louisiana State

139. Indianapolis Colts (trade with the Cleveland Browns): Montori Hughes, DT, Tennessee-Martin

140. Arizona Cardinals: Stephan Taylor, RB, Stanford

141. New York Jets: Oday Aboushi, OT, Virginia

142 Tennessee Titans: Lavar Edwards, DE, Louisiana State

143. Buffalo Bills: Johnathan Meeks, S, Clemson

144. New Orleans Saints: Kenny Stills, WR, Oklahoma

145. San Diego Chargers: Steve Williams, CB, California » Continue reading “2013 NFL Draft: Rounds 5-7″

The second round of the NFL Draft took place Friday evening at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

Here are the results:

63. Kansas City Chiefs: Travis Kelce, TE, Cincinnati.

64. Jacksonville Jaguars: Dwayne Gratz, DB, Connecticut. For more on Gratz and the Jags, visit Roaring Black N Teal.

65. Detroit Lions: Larry Warford, G, Kentucky. For more on the Warford and the Lions, check out Barry Sanders Memorial Blog.

66. Oakland Raiders: Sio Moore, OLB, Connecticut. Fore more on Moore and the Raiders, check out The Silver Lining.

67. Philadelphia Eagles: Bennie Logan, DT, LSU.

68. Cleveland Browns: Leon McFadden. CB, San Diego State. For more on McFadden and the Browns, please visit Dawg Treats.

69. Arizona Cardinals: Tyrann Mathieu, CB, LSU.

70. Tennessee Titans: Blidi Wreh-Wilson, CB, Connecticut.

71. St. Louis Rams: T.J. McDonald, S, USC. For more on McDonald and the Rams, check out The Pigskin Arch.

72. New York Jets: Brian Winters, G, Kent State. For more on Winters and the Jets, visit The Green Room.

73. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Mike Glennon, QB, Tampa Bay.

74. Dallas Cowboys: Terrance Williams, WR, Baylor.

75. New Orleans Saints: Terron Armstead, OT, Arkansas-Pine Bluff. For more on  and the Saints, check out Halftime Voodoo.

76. San Diego Chargers: Keenan Allen, WR, California. 

77. Miami Dolphins: Dallas Thomas, OL, Tennessee. 

78. Buffalo Bills: Marquise Goodwin, WR, Texas. 

79. Pittsburgh Steelers: Markus Wheaton, WR, Oregon State. For more on Wheaton and the Steelers, check out Steel City Blitz.

80. Dallas Cowboys: JJ Wilcox, FS, Georgia Southern.

81. New York Giants: Demontre Moore, DE, Texas A&M.

82. New Orleans Saints: John Jenkins, DT, Georgia. For more on Jenkins and the Saints, check out Halftime Voodoo.

83. New England Patriots: Logan Ryan, CB, Rutgers. For more on Ryan and the Patriots, check out The Foxhole.

84. Cincinnati Bengals: Shawn Williams, DB, Georgia.

85. Washington Redskins: Jordan Reed, TE, Florida.

86. Indianapolis Colts: Hugh Thornton, G. Illinois. 

87. Seattle Seahawks: Jordan Hill, DT, Penn State.

88. San Francisco 49ers (trade with Green Bay Packers): Corey Lemonier, DE, Auburn. 

89. Houston Texans: Brennan Williams, OT, UNC.

90. Denver Broncos: Kayvon Webster, CB, South Florida. For more on and the Broncos, check out Denver Horse Force.

91. New England Patriots: Duron Harmon, S, Rutgers. For more on and the Patriots, visit The Foxhole.

92. St. Louis Rams: Stedman Bailey, WR, West Virginia. For more on and the Rams, check out The Pigskin Arch.

93. Miami Dolphins (Trade with Green Bay): Will Davis, CB, Utah State.

94. Baltimore Ravens: Brandon Williams, DT, Missouri Southern State. For more on Williams and the Ravens, check out The Purple Nest.

95. Houston Texans: Sam Montgomery, DE, LSU. 

96. Kansas City Chiefs: Knile Davis, RB, Arkansas. 

97. Tennessee Titans: Zaviar Gooden, OLB, Missouri.