2007 NFL draft

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2007 NFL Draft
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General information
Date(s)April 28–29, 2007
TimeNoon EDT (April 28)
11:00 am EDT (April 29)
Location Radio City Music Hall
in New York City, NY
Network(s) ESPN, ESPN2, NFL Network
Overview
255 total selections in 7 rounds
League NFL
First selection JaMarcus Russell, QB
Oakland Raiders
Mr. Irrelevant Ramzee Robinson, CB
Detroit Lions
Most selections (11) Atlanta Falcons
Green Bay Packers
Jacksonville Jaguars
Oakland Raiders
Fewest selections (4) Denver Broncos
New York Jets
Hall of Famers
  2006
2008  

The 2007 National Football League Draft was the 72nd annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible American football players. It took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, New York, on April 28 and April 29, 2007. [1] [2] The draft was televised for the 28th consecutive year on ESPN and ESPN2. The NFL Network also broadcast coverage of the event, its second year doing so. There were 255 draft selections: 223 regular selections (instead of the typical 224) [3] and 32 compensatory selections. [4] A supplemental draft was also held after the regular draft and before the regular season. This was the first draft presided over by new NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.

Contents

The first round was the longest in the history of the NFL draft, lasting six hours, eight minutes. [5] LSU quarterback JaMarcus Russell was selected first overall by the Oakland Raiders after he had beaten Brady Quinn as the projected first selection among most analysts following his performance in the 2007 Sugar Bowl against Quinn and Notre Dame. [6] [7] [8] Russell is considered by many as one of the biggest draft busts in NFL history, [9] [10] [11] and was out of the NFL after only three seasons. Quinn also had a largely unsuccessful pro career. [12]

Those selections notwithstanding, Bleacher Report named the 2007 draft class the "greatest draft class in the last 25 years" in 2012 due to the heavy volume of reliable starters, as well as players selected that are now widely regarded as future Hall of Famers, such as Patrick Willis, Darrelle Revis, Marshawn Lynch, and Marshal Yanda; first round selections Calvin Johnson, Joe Thomas, and Adrian Peterson are widely regarded as being among the greatest to ever play at their respective positions. [13]

Player breakdown

The following is the breakdown of the 255 players by position:

Player selections

*= compensatory selection
^= supplemental compensatory selection
= Pro Bowler [16]
= Hall of Famer [17]
Positions key
C Center CB Cornerback DB Defensive back EDGE Edge
DL Defensive lineman DT Defensive tackle FB Fullback FS Free safety
G Guard K Kicker [lower-alpha 1] KR Kickoff returner LB Linebacker
LS Long snapper OT Offensive tackle OL Offensive lineman NT Nose tackle
P Punter PR Punt returner QB Quarterback RB Running back
S Safety SS Strong safety TE Tight end WR Wide receiver
  1. Also known as placekicker (PK)
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Calvin Johnson
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Joe Thomas
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Adrian Peterson
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Marshawn Lynch
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Darrelle Revis
Eric Weddle Eric Weddle.JPG
Eric Weddle
LaMarr Woodley LaMarr Woodley.JPG
LaMarr Woodley
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Ryan Kalil
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Marshal Yanda
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Dashon Goldson
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Nick Folk
Rnd.Pick No.NFL teamPlayerPos.CollegeConf.Notes
1 1 Oakland Raiders JaMarcus Russell   QB LSU SEC
1 2 Detroit Lions Calvin Johnson WR Georgia Tech ACC
13 Cleveland Browns Joe Thomas OT Wisconsin Big Ten
14 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Gaines Adams   DE Clemson ACC
15 Arizona Cardinals Levi Brown   OT Penn State Big Ten
16 Washington Redskins LaRon Landry   S LSU SEC
17 Minnesota Vikings Adrian Peterson   RB Oklahoma Big 12
18 Atlanta Falcons Jamaal Anderson   DE Arkansas SEC
19 Miami Dolphins Ted Ginn Jr.   WR Ohio State Big Ten
110 Houston Texans Amobi Okoye   DT Louisville Big East
111 San Francisco 49ers Patrick Willis LB Ole Miss SEC
112 Buffalo Bills Marshawn Lynch   RB California Pac-10
113 St. Louis Rams Adam Carriker   DE Nebraska Big 12
114 New York Jets Darrelle Revis CB Pittsburgh Big East
115 Pittsburgh Steelers Lawrence Timmons   LB Florida State ACC
116 Green Bay Packers Justin Harrell   DT Tennessee SEC
117 Denver Broncos Jarvis Moss   DE Florida SEC
118 Cincinnati Bengals Leon Hall   CB Michigan Big Ten
119 Tennessee Titans Michael Griffin   S Texas Big 12
120 New York Giants Aaron Ross   CB Texas Big 12
121 Jacksonville Jaguars Reggie Nelson   S Florida SEC
from Denver [20]
122 Cleveland Browns Brady Quinn   QB Notre Dame Ind. (FBS)
from Dallas [21]
123 Kansas City Chiefs Dwayne Bowe   WR LSU SEC
124 New England Patriots Brandon Meriweather   S Miami (FL) ACC
125 Carolina Panthers Jon Beason   LB Miami (FL) ACC
126 Dallas Cowboys Anthony Spencer   LB Purdue Big Ten
127 New Orleans Saints Robert Meachem   WR Tennessee SEC
128 San Francisco 49ers Joe Staley   OT Central Michigan MAC
129 Baltimore Ravens Ben Grubbs   OG Auburn SEC
130 San Diego Chargers Craig Davis   WR LSU SEC
131 Chicago Bears Greg Olsen   TE Miami (FL) ACC
132 Indianapolis Colts Anthony Gonzalez   WR Ohio State Big Ten
233 Arizona Cardinals Alan Branch   DT Michigan Big Ten
234 Buffalo Bills Paul Posluszny   LB Penn State Big Ten
235 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Arron Sears   OG Tennessee SEC
236 Philadelphia Eagles Kevin Kolb   QB Houston C-USA
237 San Diego Chargers Eric Weddle   S Utah MWC
238 Oakland Raiders Zach Miller   TE Arizona State Pac-10
239 Atlanta Falcons Justin Blalock   OG Texas Big 12
240 Miami Dolphins John Beck   QB BYU MWC
241 Atlanta Falcons Chris Houston   CB Arkansas SEC
242 Indianapolis Colts Tony Ugoh   OT Arkansas SEC
243 Detroit Lions Drew Stanton   QB Michigan State Big Ten
244 Minnesota Vikings Sidney Rice   WR South Carolina SEC
245 Carolina Panthers Dwayne Jarrett   WR USC Pac-10
246 Pittsburgh Steelers LaMarr Woodley   DE Michigan Big Ten
247 New York Jets David Harris   LB Michigan Big Ten
248 Jacksonville Jaguars Justin Durant   LB Hampton MEAC
249 Cincinnati Bengals Kenny Irons   RB Auburn SEC
250 Tennessee Titans Chris Henry   RB Arizona Pac-10
251 New York Giants Steve Smith   WR USC Pac-10
252 St. Louis Rams Brian Leonard   RB Rutgers Big East
253 Cleveland Browns Eric Wright   CB UNLV MWC
from Dallas [31]
254 Kansas City Chiefs Turk McBride   DE Tennessee SEC
255 Seattle Seahawks Josh Wilson   CB Maryland ACC
256 Denver Broncos Tim Crowder   DE Texas Big 12
257 Philadelphia Eagles Victor Abiamiri   DE Notre Dame Ind. (FBS)
258 Detroit Lions Ikaika Alama-Francis   DE Hawaii WAC
259 Carolina Panthers Ryan Kalil   C USC Pac-10
260 Miami Dolphins Samson Satele   C Hawaii WAC
261 Detroit Lions Gerald Alexander   S Boise State WAC
262 Chicago Bears Dan Bazuin   DE Central Michigan MAC
263 Green Bay Packers Brandon Jackson   RB Nebraska Big 12
264 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sabby Piscitelli   S Oregon State Pac-10
365 Oakland Raiders Quentin Moses   DE Georgia SEC
366 New Orleans Saints Usama Young   CB Kent State MAC
367 Dallas Cowboys James Marten   OT Boston College ACC
368 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quincy Black   LB New Mexico MWC
369 Arizona Cardinals Buster Davis   LB Florida State ACC
370 Denver Broncos Ryan Harris   OT Notre Dame Ind. (FBS)
371 Miami Dolphins Lorenzo Booker   RB Florida State ACC
372 Minnesota Vikings Marcus McCauley   CB Fresno State WAC
373 Houston Texans Jacoby Jones   WR Lane SIAC
374 Baltimore Ravens Yamon Figurs   WR Kansas State Big 12
375 Atlanta Falcons Laurent Robinson   WR Illinois State Gateway
376 San Francisco 49ers Jason Hill   WR Washington State Pac-10
377 Pittsburgh Steelers Matt Spaeth   TE Minnesota Big Ten
378 Green Bay Packers James Jones   WR San Jose State WAC
379 Jacksonville Jaguars Mike Sims-Walker   WR UCF C-USA
380 Tennessee Titans Paul Williams   WR Fresno State WAC
380.5 Cincinnati Bengals selection forfeited because of use of 3rd round selection in 2006 supplemental draft [3]
381 New York Giants Jay Alford   DT Penn State Big Ten
382 Kansas City Chiefs DeMarcus Tyler   DT NC State ACC
383 Carolina Panthers Charles Johnson   DE Georgia SEC
384 St. Louis Rams Jonathan Wade   CB Tennessee SEC
385 Seattle Seahawks Brandon Mebane   DT California Pac-10
386 Baltimore Ravens Marshal Yanda   OT Iowa Big Ten
387 Philadelphia Eagles Stewart Bradley   LB Nebraska Big 12
from Dallas [23]
388 New Orleans Saints Andy Alleman   OG Akron MAC
389 Green Bay Packers Aaron Rouse   S Virginia Tech ACC
390 Philadelphia Eagles Tony Hunt   RB Penn State Big Ten
391 Oakland Raiders Mario Henderson   OT Florida State ACC
392 Buffalo Bills Trent Edwards   QB Stanford Pac-10
393 Chicago Bears Garrett Wolfe   RB Northern Illinois MAC
394 Chicago Bears Michael Okwo   LB Stanford Pac-10
395 Indianapolis Colts Dante Hughes   CB California Pac-10
3*96 San Diego Chargers Anthony Waters   LB Clemson ACC
3*97 San Francisco 49ers Ray McDonald   DE Florida SEC
3*98 Indianapolis Colts Quinn Pitcock   DT Ohio State Big Ten
3*99 Oakland Raiders Johnnie Lee Higgins   WR UTEP C-USA
4100 Oakland Raiders Michael Bush   RB Louisville Big East
4101 Jacksonville Jaguars Adam Podlesh   P Maryland ACC
4102 Minnesota Vikings Brian Robison   DE Texas Big 12
4103 Dallas Cowboys Isaiah Stanback   QB Washington Pac-10
4104 San Francisco 49ers Jay Moore   DE Nebraska Big 12
4105 Detroit Lions A. J. Davis   CB NC State ACC
4106 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tanard Jackson   S Syracuse Big East
4107 New Orleans Saints Antonio Pittman   RB Ohio State Big Ten
4108 Miami Dolphins Paul Soliai   DT Utah MWC
4109 Atlanta Falcons Stephen Nicholas   LB South Florida Big East
4110 Oakland Raiders John Bowie   CB Cincinnati Big East
4111 Buffalo Bills Dwayne Wright   RB Fresno State WAC
4112 Pittsburgh Steelers Daniel Sepulveda   P Baylor Big 12
4113 Jacksonville Jaguars Brian Smith   LB Missouri Big 12
4114 Cincinnati Bengals Marvin White   S TCU MWC
4115 Tennessee Titans Leroy Harris   C NC State ACC
4116 New York Giants Zak DeOssie   LB Brown Ivy
4117 Detroit Lions Manuel Ramírez   OG Texas Tech Big 12
4118 Carolina Panthers Ryne Robinson   WR Miami (OH) MAC
4119 Green Bay Packers Allen Barbre   OT Missouri Southern MIAA
4120 Seattle Seahawks Baraka Atkins   DE Miami (FL) ACC
4121 Denver Broncos Marcus Thomas   DT Florida SEC
4122 Dallas Cowboys Doug Free   OT Northern Illinois MAC
4123 Houston Texans Fred Bennett   CB South Carolina SEC
4124 Seattle Seahawks Mansfield Wrotto   OG Georgia Tech ACC
4125 New Orleans Saints Jermon Bushrod   OT Towson A-10
4126 San Francisco 49ers Dashon Goldson   S Washington Pac-10
4127 New England Patriots Kareem Brown   DT Miami (FL) ACC
4128 Tennessee Titans Chris Davis   WR Florida State ACC
4129 San Diego Chargers Scott Chandler   TE Iowa Big Ten
4130 Chicago Bears Josh Beekman   OG Boston College ACC
4131 Indianapolis Colts Brannon Condren   S Troy Sun Belt
4*132 Pittsburgh Steelers Ryan McBean   DT Oklahoma State Big 12
4*133 Atlanta Falcons Martrez Milner   TE Georgia SEC
4*134 Baltimore Ravens Antwan Barnes   LB FIU Sun Belt
4*135 San Francisco 49ers Joe Cohen   DE Florida SEC
4*136 Indianapolis Colts Clint Session   LB Pittsburgh Big East
4*137 Baltimore Ravens Le'Ron McClain   FB Alabama SEC
5138 Oakland Raiders Jay Richardson   DE Ohio State Big Ten
5139 St. Louis Rams Dustin Fry   C Clemson ACC
5140 Cleveland Browns Brandon McDonald   CB Memphis C-USA
5141 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Greg Peterson   DE North Carolina Central CIAA
5142 Arizona Cardinals Steve Breaston   WR Michigan Big Ten
5143 Washington Redskins Dallas Sartz   LB USC Pac-10
5144 Houston Texans Brandon Harrison   S Stanford Pac-10
5145 New Orleans Saints David Jones   CB Wingate SAC
5146 Minnesota Vikings Aundrae Allison   WR East Carolina C-USA
5147 San Francisco 49ers Tarell Brown   CB Texas Big 12
5148 Kansas City Chiefs Kolby Smith   RB Louisville Big East
5149 Jacksonville Jaguars Uche Nwaneri   OG Purdue Big Ten
5150 Jacksonville Jaguars Josh Gattis   S Wake Forest ACC
5151 Cincinnati Bengals Jeff Rowe   QB Nevada WAC
5152 Tennessee Titans Antonio Johnson   DT Mississippi State SEC
5153 New York Giants Kevin Boss   TE Western Oregon Ind. (Div. II)
5154 St. Louis Rams Clifton Ryan   DT Michigan State Big Ten
5155 Carolina Panthers Dante Rosario   TE Oregon Pac-10
5156 Pittsburgh Steelers Cameron Stephenson   OG Rutgers Big East
5157 Green Bay Packers David Clowney   WR Virginia Tech ACC
5158 Detroit Lions Johnny Baldwin   LB Alabama A&M SWAC
from Denver [62]
5159 Philadelphia Eagles C. J. Gaddis   CB Clemson ACC
from Dallas [23]
5160 Kansas City Chiefs Justin Medlock   K UCLA Pac-10
5161 Seattle Seahawks Will Herring   LB Auburn SEC
5162 Philadelphia Eagles Brent Celek   TE Cincinnati Big East
5163 Houston Texans Brandon Frye   OT Virginia Tech ACC
5164 Carolina Panthers Tim Shaw   LB Penn State Big Ten
5165 Oakland Raiders Eric Frampton   S Washington State Pac-10
5166 Jacksonville Jaguars Derek Landri   DT Notre Dame Ind. (FBS)
5167 Chicago Bears Kevin Payne   S Louisiana–Monroe Sun Belt
5168 Chicago Bears Corey Graham   CB New Hampshire A-10
5169 Indianapolis Colts Roy Hall   WR Ohio State Big Ten
5*170 Pittsburgh Steelers William Gay   CB Louisville Big East
5*171 New England Patriots Clint Oldenburg   OT Colorado State MWC
5*172 San Diego Chargers Legedu Naanee   WR Boise State WAC
5*173 Indianapolis Colts Michael Coe   CB Alabama State SWAC
5*174 Baltimore Ravens Troy Smith   QB Ohio State Big Ten
6175 Oakland Raiders Oren O'Neal   FB Arkansas State Sun Belt
6176 Minnesota Vikings Rufus Alexander   LB Oklahoma Big 12
6177 New York Jets Jacob Bender   OT Nicholls State Southland
6178 Dallas Cowboys Nick Folk   K Arizona Pac-10
6179 Washington Redskins H. B. Blades   LB Pittsburgh Big East
6180 New England Patriots Justin Rogers   DE SMU C-USA
6181 Miami Dolphins Reagan Maui'a   FB Hawaii WAC
6182 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Adam Hayward   LB Portland State Big Sky
6183 Houston Texans Kasey Studdard   OG Texas Big 12
6184 Buffalo Bills John Wendling   FS Wyoming MWC
6185 Atlanta Falcons Trey Lewis   DT Washburn MIAA
6186 San Francisco 49ers Thomas Clayton   RB Kansas State Big 12
6187 Cincinnati Bengals Matt Toeaina   DT Oregon Pac-10
6188 Tennessee Titans Joel Filani   WR Texas Tech Big 12
6189 New York Giants Adam Koets   OT Oregon State Pac-10
6190 St. Louis Rams Ken Shackleford   OT Georgia SEC
6191 Green Bay Packers Korey Hall   LB Boise State WAC
6192 Green Bay Packers Desmond Bishop   LB California Pac-10
6193 Green Bay Packers Mason Crosby   K Colorado Big 12
6194 Atlanta Falcons David Irons   CB Auburn SEC
6195 Dallas Cowboys Deon Anderson   FB Connecticut Big East
6196 Kansas City Chiefs Herbert Taylor   OT TCU MWC
6197 Seattle Seahawks Courtney Taylor   WR Auburn SEC
6198 Atlanta Falcons Doug Datish   C Ohio State Big Ten
6199 Miami Dolphins Drew Mormino   C Central Michigan MAC
6200 Cleveland Browns Purcell, MelilaMelila Purcell  DE Hawaii WAC
6201 Philadelphia Eagles Rashad Barksdale   CB Albany NEC
6202 New England Patriots Mike Richardson   CB Notre Dame Ind. (FBS)
6203 Atlanta Falcons Daren Stone   S Maine A-10
6204 Tennessee Titans Jacob Ford   DE Central Arkansas Ind. (Div. II)
6205 Washington Redskins Jordan Palmer   QB UTEP C-USA
6206 Tennessee Titans Ryan Smith   CB Florida SEC
6*207 Baltimore Ravens Prescott Burgess   LB Michigan Big Ten
6*208 New England Patriots Justise Hairston   RB Central Connecticut NEC
6*209 New England Patriots Corey Hilliard   OT Oklahoma State Big 12
6*210 Seattle Seahawks Jordan Kent   WR Oregon Pac-10
7211 New England Patriots Oscar Lua   LB USC Pac-10
7212 Dallas Cowboys Courtney Brown   CB Cal Poly Great West
7213 Cleveland Browns Chase Pittman   DE LSU SEC
7214 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Chris Denman   OT Fresno State WAC
7215 Arizona Cardinals Ben Patrick   TE Delaware A-10
7216 Washington Redskins Ecker, TylerTyler Ecker  TE Michigan Big Ten
7217 Minnesota Vikings Tyler Thigpen   QB Coastal Carolina Big South
7218 Houston Texans Zac Diles   LB Kansas State Big 12
7219 Miami Dolphins Kelvin Smith   LB Syracuse Big East
7220 New Orleans Saints Marvin Mitchell   LB Tennessee SEC
7221 Chicago Bears Trumaine McBride   CB Ole Miss SEC
7222 Buffalo Bills Derek Schouman   TE Boise State WAC
7223 Tennessee Titans Mike Otto   OT Purdue Big Ten
7224 New York Giants Michael Johnson   S Arizona Pac-10
7225 Miami Dolphins Brandon Fields   P Michigan State Big Ten
7226 Carolina Panthers C. J. Wilson   CB Baylor Big 12
7227 Pittsburgh Steelers Dallas Baker   WR Florida SEC
7228 Green Bay Packers DeShawn Wynn   RB Florida SEC
7229 Jacksonville Jaguars John Broussard   WR San Jose State WAC
7230 Cincinnati Bengals Dan Santucci   OG Notre Dame Ind. (FBS)
7231 Kansas City Chiefs Michael Allan   TE Whitworth NWC
7232 Seattle Seahawks Steve Vallos   OG Wake Forest ACC
7233 Minnesota Vikings Chandler Williams   WR FIU Sun Belt
from Denver [51]
7234 Cleveland Browns Syndric Steptoe   WR Arizona Pac-10
from Dallas [68]
7235 New York Jets Chansi Stuckey   WR Clemson ACC
7236 Philadelphia Eagles Nate Ilaoa   RB Hawaii WAC
7237 Dallas Cowboys Alan Ball   CB Illinois Big Ten
7238 Miami Dolphins Abraham Wright   DE Colorado Big 12
7239 Buffalo Bills C. J. Ah You   DE Oklahoma Big 12
7240 San Diego Chargers Brandon Siler   LB Florida SEC
7241 Chicago Bears Aaron Brant   OT Iowa State Big 12
7242 Indianapolis Colts Keyunta Dawson   LB Texas Tech Big 12
7*243 Green Bay Packers Clark Harris   TE Rutgers Big East
7*244 Atlanta Falcons Jason Snelling   FB Virginia ACC
7*245 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Marcus Hamilton   CB Virginia ACC
7*246 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Kenneth Darby   RB Alabama SEC
7*247 New England Patriots Mike Elgin   C Iowa Big Ten
7*248 St. Louis Rams Keith Jackson   DT Arkansas SEC
7*249 St. Louis Rams Derek Stanley   WR Wisconsin–Whitewater WIAC
7*250 New York Giants Ahmad Bradshaw   RB Marshall C-USA
7*251 Jacksonville Jaguars Chad Nkang   LB Elon SoCon
7*252 Jacksonville Jaguars Carnahan, AndrewAndrew Carnahan  OT Arizona State Pac-10
7*253 Cincinnati Bengals Chinedum Ndukwe   S Notre Dame Ind. (FBS)
7^254 Oakland Raiders Jonathan Holland   WR Louisiana Tech WAC
7^ 255 Detroit Lions Ramzee Robinson   CB Alabama SEC

Supplemental draft selections

For each player selected in the supplemental draft, the selecting team forfeits its pick in that round in the draft of the following season.

Rnd.Pick No.NFL teamPlayerPos.CollegeConf.Notes
4 San Diego Chargers Paul Oliver   S Georgia SEC
5 Baltimore Ravens Jared Gaither   OT Maryland ACC


Notable undrafted players

= Pro Bowler [16]
Original NFL teamPlayerPos.CollegeConf.Notes
Arizona Cardinals Michael Adams   CB Louisiana–Lafayette Sun Belt
Arizona Cardinals Lyle Sendlein   C Texas Big 12
Atlanta Falcons Eric Weems   WR Bethune–Cookman MEAC
Baltimore Ravens Edgar Jones   LB Southeast Missouri State OVC
Baltimore Ravens Matt Willis   WR UCLA Pac-10
Buffalo Bills Jon Corto   LB Sacred Heart NEC
Dallas Cowboys Jackie Battle   RB Houston C-USA
Dallas Cowboys Matt Moore   QB Oregon State Pac-10
Indianapolis Colts Melvin Bullitt   S Texas A&M Big 12
Indianapolis Colts Ed Johnson   DT Penn State Big Ten
Jacksonville Jaguars Brett Goode   LS Arkansas SEC
Miami Dolphins Stefan Logan   RB South Dakota NCC
Miami Dolphins Geoff Pope   CB Howard MEAC
Minnesota Vikings Kyle Cook   C Michigan State Big Ten
New Orleans Saints Pierre Thomas   RB Illinois Big Ten
New York Giants Craig Dahl   S North Dakota State Great West
New York Giants Michael Matthews   TE Georgia Tech ACC
New York Jets Mike DeVito   DE Maine A-10
New York Jets Jeremy Kapinos   P Penn State Big Ten
New York Jets James Ihedigbo   S UMass A-10
New York Jets Jason Trusnik   DE Ohio Northern OAC
Oakland Raiders Marquice Cole   CB Northwestern Big Ten
Philadelphia Eagles Akeem Jordan   LB James Madison A-10
Pittsburgh Steelers Jared Retkofsky   LS TCU MWC
Pittsburgh Steelers Gary Russell   RB Minnesota Big Ten
Pittsburgh Steelers Darnell Stapleton   OG Rutgers Big East
San Diego Chargers Antwan Applewhite   LB San Diego State MWC
San Diego Chargers Nick Roach   LB Northwestern Big Ten
San Diego Chargers Jyles Tucker   LB Wake Forest ACC
Seattle Seahawks Matt Overton   DE Western Washington GNAC
Tennessee Titans Danny Ware   RB Georgia SEC
Washington Redskins Stephon Heyer   OT Maryland ACC


Hall of Famers

Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 2021.
Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023.
Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023.
Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024.

References/Notes

General references
Specific references
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  2. Salomone, Dan (October 2, 2014). "NFL Draft headed to Chicago in 2015". Giants.com. New York Giants. Archived from the original on September 30, 2015. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
  3. 1 2 Cincinnati forfeited their third-round selection (80th overall) to select (Ahmad Brooks) in the 2006 supplemental draft. "Cincinnati Bengals Pick Ahmad Brooks in NFL Supplemental Draft". University of Virginia Athletics. July 13, 2006. Archived from the original on April 25, 2012. Retrieved October 27, 2011.
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  16. 1 2 Players are identified as a Pro Bowler if they were selected for the Pro Bowl at any time in their career.
  17. Players are identified as a Hall of Famer if they have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
  18. 1 2 3 Houston traded its first- and second-round selections (8th and 39th overall, used to select Jamaal Anderson and Justin Blalock, respectively) in 2007, as well as their second-round selection in the 2008 NFL Draft for Atlanta's first-round selection in 2007 (10th overall, used to select Amobi Okoye) and Matt Schaub. Pasquarelli, Len (March 22, 2007). "Falcons agree to deal backup QB Schaub to Houston". ESPN. Archived from the original on July 15, 2009. Retrieved March 26, 2007.
  19. 1 2 3 4 5 The New York Jets traded their first-round selection, the first of their second-round selections, and their fifth-round selection (25th, 59th, and 164th overall, used to select Jon Beason, Ryan Kalil, and Tim Shaw, respectively), to Carolina for this pick and Carolina's sixth-round selection (191st). The Jets later packaged pick 191 with their other second-round selection (63rd) and their third-round pick (89th) which were sent to Green Bay in exchange for Green Bay's second-round selection (47th) with which the Jets would select David Harris.Crouse, Karen (April 29, 2007). "Jets Trade Up to Draft Revis With 14th Pick". The New York Times . Archived from the original on June 5, 2015. Retrieved October 28, 2011.
  20. 1 2 3 4 Denver traded its first-round selection, its second third-round selection, and its sixth-round selection (21st, 86th, and 198th overall, used to select Reggie Nelson, Marshal Yanda, and Doug Datish, respectively) to Jacksonville for Jacksonville's first-round selection (17th overall, used to select Jarvis Moss). "Broncos Draft Jarvis Moss". KKTV.com. AP. April 28, 2011. Archived from the original on April 3, 2012. Retrieved November 1, 2011.
  21. 1 2 Cleveland traded its second-round selection in 2007 (36th overall, used to select Kevin Kolb) and its first-round selection in 2008 to Dallas for Dallas' first-round selection in 2007 (22nd overall, used to select Brady Quinn). Bell, Jarrett (April 29, 2007). "Inside the War Room: How the Browns got Brady Quinn". USA Today. Archived from the original on March 6, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2011.
  22. Seattle traded its first-round selection (24th overall, used to select Brandon Meriweather) for Deion Branch. "Seahawks deal first-round pick to Pats for Branch". ESPN. September 12, 2006. Archived from the original on August 29, 2007. Retrieved April 21, 2007.
  23. 1 2 3 4 Dallas traded a second-round selection, its third-round selection, and its fifth-round selection (36th, 87th, and 159th overall, used to select Kevin Kolb, Stewart Bradley, and C.J. Gaddis, respectively) to Philadelphia for Philadelphia's first-round selection (26th overall, used to select Anthony Spencer).Scouts, Inc. (April 28, 2007). "NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN. Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. Retrieved April 28, 2007.
  24. 1 2 San Francisco traded its fourth-round selection (110th overall, used to select John Bowie) in 2007 and their first-round selection in 2008 to New England for the second of New England's first-round selections (28th overall, used to select Joe Staley).Scouts, Inc. (April 28, 2007). "NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN. Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. Retrieved April 28, 2007.
  25. 1 2 3 Arizona traded their second-round selection (38th overall, used to select Zach Miller) and their fourth-round selection (105th overall, later traded to Detroit Lions for Josh McCown and Mike Williams and used to select A.J. Davis) to Oakland for their second-round selection (33rd overall, used to select Alan Branch). Scouts, Inc. (April 28, 2007). "NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN. Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. Retrieved April 28, 2007.
  26. 1 2 3 Buffalo traded their second-round selection (43rd overall, used to select Drew Stanton) and their first third-round selection (74th overall, later traded along with the 101st overall selection to the Baltimore Ravens for the 62nd overall selection, used to select Gerald Alexander) to Detroit for their second-round selection (34th overall, used to select Paul Posluszny). Scouts, Inc. (April 28, 2007). "NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN. Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. Retrieved April 28, 2007.
  27. Washington traded this selection to the New York Jets for the 35th overall selection in the 2006 NFL Draft, with which they selected Rocky McIntosh. Bryant, Howard (April 30, 2006). "Redskins Draft Miami's McIntosh". The Washington Post . Archived from the original on November 1, 2011. Retrieved April 21, 2007. The New York Jets later traded this selection to Chicago for Thomas Jones and the 63rd overall selection in this year's Draft. Smith, Michael (March 7, 2007). "Bears swap Jones, pick for Jets draft pick". ESPN. Archived from the original on January 17, 2010. Retrieved April 21, 2007. Chicago later traded this selection to San Diego for their second-round selection (62nd overall, used to select Dan Bazuin), their third-round selection (93rd overall, used to select Garrett Wolfe), their fifth-round selection (167th overall, used to select Kevin Payne), and their third-round selection in the 2008 NFL Draft. Scouts, Inc. (April 28, 2007). "NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN. Archived from the original on January 17, 2010. Retrieved April 28, 2007.
  28. 1 2 3 Atlanta traded their second-round selection (44th overall, used to select Sidney Rice) and one of three fourth-round selections (121st overall, traded to Denver Broncos) to Minnesota for their second-round selection (41st overall, used to select Chris Houston). Scouts, Inc. (April 28, 2007). "NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN. Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. Retrieved April 28, 2007.
  29. 1 2 San Francisco traded their second-round selection (42nd overall, used to select Tony Ugoh) to Indianapolis for their first fourth-round selection (126th overall, used to select Dashon Goldson) and their first-round pick in the 2008 NFL Draft. Scouts, Inc. (April 28, 2007). "NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN. Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. Retrieved April 28, 2007.
  30. 1 2 3 4 5 The New York Jets traded their second-round selection (63rd overall, used to select Brandon Jackson), their third-round selection (89th overall, used to select Aaron Rouse), and their second sixth-round selection (191st overall, used to select Korey Hall) to Green Bay for their second-round selection (47th overall, used to select David Harris) and their seventh-round selection (235th overall, used to select Chansi Stuckey). "NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN. April 29, 2007. Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. Retrieved October 28, 2011.
  31. 1 2 3 4 5 Cleveland traded their third-round selection (67th overall, used to select James Marten), their fourth-round selection (103rd overall, used to select Isaiah Stanback), and their sixth-round selection (178th overall, used to select Nick Folk) to Dallas for their second-round selection (53rd overall, used to select Eric Wright) and their first sixth-round selection (195th overall, traded to Cleveland Browns). Scouts, Inc. (April 28, 2007). "NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN. Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. Retrieved April 28, 2007.
  32. 1 2 3 Detroit traded their third-round selection (66th overall, used to select Usama Young) and second fifth-round selection (145th overall), used to select David Jonesto New Orleans for their second-round selection (58th overall, used to select Ikaika Alama-Francis). Scouts, Inc. (April 28, 2007). "NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN. Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. Retrieved April 28, 2007.
  33. 1 2 New England traded their second-round and seventh-round selections (60th and 238th overall) to Miami for Wes Welker. Pasquarelli, Len (March 6, 2007). "Patriots snag Welker from Dolphins via trade". ESPN. Archived from the original on June 6, 2012. Retrieved April 21, 2007.
  34. 1 2 3 Detroit traded a third-round selection (74th overall, used to select Yamon Figurs) and their fourth-round selection (101st overall, traded to Jacksonville Jaguars) to Baltimore for their second-round selection (61st overall, used to select Gerald Alexander). Scouts, Inc. (April 28, 2007). "NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN. Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. Retrieved April 28, 2007.
  35. 1 2 3 San Diego their second-round selection (62nd overall, used to select Dan Bazuin), their third-round selection (93rd overall, used to select Garrett Wolfe), their fifth-round selection (167th overall, used to select Kevin Payne), and their third-round selection in the 2008 NFL Draft to Chicago for their second-round selection (37th overall, used to select Eric Weddle). Scouts, Inc. (April 28, 2007). "NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN. Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. Retrieved April 28, 2007.
  36. Chicago traded this selection and Thomas Jones for the 37th overall selection in this year's draft. Smith, Michael (March 7, 2007). "Bears swap Jones, pick for Jets draft pick". ESPN. Archived from the original on August 11, 2010. Retrieved April 21, 2007.
  37. Indianapolis traded this selection for Anthony McFarland. "Colts trade for Buccaneers DT McFarland". NFL. October 17, 2006. Archived from the original on March 19, 2007. Retrieved April 21, 2007.
  38. Washington traded this selection to Denver in a three-way trade with Atlanta: Washington received T. J. Duckett, Atlanta received Ashley Lelie, and Denver received Washington's third round selection. Pasquarelli, Len (August 23, 2006). "Falcons acquire disgruntled WR Lelie from Broncos". ESPN. Archived from the original on October 23, 2012. Retrieved April 21, 2007.
  39. 1 2 Kansas City traded their third-round selection (84th overall) and Dante Hall to St. Louis for their third-round selection (82nd overall) and their fifth-round selection (148th overall). "Rams acquire returner Dante Hall from Chiefs". Associated Press. April 25, 2007. Archived from the original on October 23, 2012. Retrieved April 28, 2007.
  40. 1 2 3 4 Baltimore traded their first fourth-round selection (101st overall, used to select Adam Podlesh), their first fifth-round selection (166th overall, used to select Derek Landri), and their first sixth-round selection (203rd overall, traded to Atlanta Falcons) to Jacksonville for their second third-round selection (86th overall, used to select Marshal Yanda). "NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN. April 29, 2007. Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. Retrieved October 28, 2011.
  41. 1 2 New England traded their third-round selection (91st overall, used to select Mario Henderson) in exchange for Oakland's first seventh-round selection in this year's draft (211th overall, used to select Oscar Lua) and their third-round selection in the 2008 NFL Draft. Reiss, Mike (April 28, 2007). "Pats trade 91". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on September 14, 2010. Retrieved April 28, 2007.
  42. 1 2 Baltimore traded their third-round selection (92nd overall, used to select Trent Edwards), their seventh-round selection (239th overall, used to select C. J. Ah You), and their third-round selection in the 2008 NFL Draft to Buffalo for Willis McGahee. Smith, Michael; Len Pasquarelli (March 8, 2007). "McGahee traded to Ravens, signs long-term deal". ESPN. Archived from the original on June 20, 2010. Retrieved April 21, 2007.
  43. 1 2 3 Minnesota traded their first fourth-round selection (106th overall, used to select Tanard Jackson) and their sixth-round selection (182nd overall, used to select Adam Hayward) to Tampa Bay in exchange for their fourth-round selection (102nd overall, used to select Brian Robison). Scouts, Inc. (April 29, 2007). "NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN. Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. Retrieved April 29, 2007.
  44. Washington traded this selection and a third-round selection in the 2006 NFL Draft (84th overall, used to select Brandon Williams) to San Francisco for Brandon Lloyd. Fitzgerald, Gary (March 12, 2006). "Redskins Acquire Lloyd In Trade With 49ers". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved April 21, 2007.
  45. Oakland, after receiving this selection in a trade with Arizona, traded it to Detroit for Mike Williams and Josh McCown. Pasquarelli, Len (April 29, 2007). "Raiders trade 4th-round pick for McCown, Williams". ESPN. Archived from the original on July 28, 2013. Retrieved November 2, 2007.
  46. 1 2 3 New Orleans traded their first fourth-round selection (123rd overall, used to select Fred Bennett) and their last fifth-round selection (163rd overall, used to select Brandon Frye) to Houston for their fourth-round selection (107th overall, used to select Antonio Pittman). Scouts, Inc. (April 29, 2007). "NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN. Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. Retrieved April 29, 2007.
  47. New England traded this selection to Oakland for Receiver Randy Moss. Hart, Andy (April 29, 2007). "Report: Moss in town". Patriots.com. Archived from the original on May 19, 2011. Retrieved April 29, 2007.
  48. 1 2 3 Pittsburgh traded their first fourth-round selection (119th overall, used to select Allen Barbre) and their sixth-round selection (192nd overall, used to select Desmond Bishop) to Green Bay for their fourth-round selection (112th overall, used to select Daniel Sepulveda). Scouts, Inc. (April 29, 2007). "NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN. Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. Retrieved April 29, 2007.
  49. 1 2 3 Detroit traded two of their three fifth-round selections (139th, used to select Dustin Fry and 154th overall, used to select Clifton Ryan) to St. Louis for their fourth-round selection (117th overall, used to select Manuel Ramírez). Scouts, Inc. (April 29, 2007). "NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN. Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. Retrieved April 29, 2007.
  50. Denver traded this selection and the 29th and 93rd overall selections of the 2006 NFL Draft (traded to the New York Jets and St. Louis, respectively, who selected Nick Mangold and Dominique Byrd, respectively) for the 15th overall selection in the 2006 NFL Draft (which was later traded to St. Louis), which was used to select Tye Hill. Pasquarelli, Len (March 23, 2006). "Falcons send pick to Denver to get Abraham from Jets". ESPN. Archived from the original on May 15, 2007. Retrieved April 21, 2007.
  51. 1 2 3 Denver traded their sixth (176th, used to select Rufus Alexander and seventh round selections (233rd overall, used to select Chandler Williams in this year's draft and their third-round selection in the 2008 NFL Draft to Minnesota in exchange for their last fourth-round selection (121st overall, used to select Marcus Thomas. Scouts, Inc. (April 29, 2007). "NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN. Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. Retrieved April 29, 2007.
  52. Kansas City traded this selection for Michael Bennett. Pasquarelli, Len (August 3, 2006). "Chiefs get Bennett, but not giving up on Holmes". ESPN. Archived from the original on January 3, 2012. Retrieved April 21, 2007.
  53. The New York Jets traded this selection for Kevan Barlow. Pasquarelli, Len (February 21, 2007). "Jets cut loose Barlow after only one year in NY". ESPN. Archived from the original on October 23, 2012. Retrieved April 21, 2007.
  54. Seattle traded wide receiver Darrell Jackson to San Francisco for San Francisco's final fourth-round selection (124th overall, used to select Mansfield Wrotto). "Seahawks get 4th-round pick for WR Jackson". ESPN. April 30, 2007. Archived from the original on May 25, 2011. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  55. Philadelphia traded this pick to New Orleans for Donte' Stallworth. Had Philadelphia re-signed Stallworth before March 2, 2007 (the date when free agency began), New Orleans would have instead received Philadelphia's second-round selection. Bowen, Les (February 21, 2007). "FEATHER in their CAP". Philadelphia Daily News. Archived from the original on February 23, 2007. Retrieved February 28, 2007.
  56. Indianapolis received this selection from New Orleans as compensation for New Orleans' signing of restricted free agent Jason David. Pasquarelli, Len (April 27, 2007). "Saints borrow from Colts to upgrade at cornerback". ESPN. Archived from the original on July 28, 2013. Retrieved October 28, 2011.
  57. Baltimore traded this selection for quarterback Steve McNair. Clayton, John (June 8, 2006). "Titans, Ravens agree to McNair trade". ESPN. Archived from the original on December 1, 2010. Retrieved April 21, 2007.
  58. Miami traded this selection for quarterback Joey Harrington. Pasquarelli, Len (May 12, 2006). "Harrington sent to Dolphins for draft pick". ESPN. Archived from the original on March 19, 2009. Retrieved April 21, 2007.
  59. Buffalo traded this selection to St. Louis for defensive tackle Anthony Hargrove. "Rams deal DE Hargrove to Bills for fifth-round pick". ESPN. AP. October 16, 2006. Archived from the original on October 28, 2011. Retrieved October 28, 2011. St. Louis subsequently traded the pick along with their third-round selection (82nd overall) to Kansas City for Kansas City's third-round selection (84th overall) and Dante Hall. "Rams acquire returner Dante Hall from Chiefs". Associated Press. April 25, 2007. Archived from the original on February 23, 2011. Retrieved April 28, 2007.
  60. 1 2 3 4 Jacksonville traded all three of their sixth-round selections (194th overall, used to select David Irons, 198th, used to select Doug Datish and 203rd overall, used to select Daren Stone) to Atlanta for Atlanta's fifth-round selection (149th overall, used to select Uche Nwaneri). Scouts, Inc. (April 29, 2007). "NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN. Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. Retrieved April 29, 2007.
  61. St. Louis traded this selection to Detroit for defensive end James Hall. "Lions trade CB Bly to Broncos for RB Bell and DE Hall to Rams". ESPN. AP. March 2, 2007. Archived from the original on July 28, 2013. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  62. Denver traded this selection along with running back Tatum Bell and offensive tackle George Foster to Detroit for cornerback Dré Bly and a sixth round selection in this year's draft (176th overall). Smith, Michael (March 2, 2007). "Lions trade Bly to Broncos for Tatum Bell, Foster". ESPN. Archived from the original on July 22, 2010. Retrieved April 21, 2007.
  63. New England traded this selection for Doug Gabriel. Reiss, Mike (September 3, 2006). "Patriots pick up a receiver". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on December 27, 2008. Retrieved April 21, 2007.
  64. Troy Smith, 2006 Heisman Trophy winner "72nd Trophy winner". Archived from the original on October 7, 2009. Retrieved October 11, 2008.
  65. Detroit traded this selection and cornerback Dré Bly to Denver for running back Tatum Bell, offensive tackle George Foster, and a fifth-round selection in this year's draft (158th overall). Smith, Michael (March 2, 2007). "Lions trade Bly to Broncos for Tatum Bell, Foster". ESPN. Archived from the original on July 22, 2010. Retrieved April 21, 2007.
  66. Tampa Bay Buccaneers traded this selection for tight end Doug Jolley. "2007 TRADED PICKS / DRAFTING ORDER". April 19, 2007. Archived from the original on April 4, 2007. Retrieved April 21, 2007.
  67. Arizona traded this selection for offensive tackle Brandon Gorin. Pasquarelli, Len (August 21, 2006). "Thin at offensive line, Cardinals trade for Pats' Gorin". ESPN. Archived from the original on October 23, 2012. Retrieved April 22, 2007.
  68. 1 2 3 Dallas traded their final sixth-round selection (200th overall, used to select Melila Purcell) and their second seventh-round selection (234th overall, used to select Syndric Steptoe) to Cleveland in exchange for Cleveland's third-round selection (195th overall, used to select Deon Anderson). Scouts, Inc. (April 29, 2007). "NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN. Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. Retrieved April 29, 2007.
  69. Denver had traded this selection to Miami for defensive tackle Dan Wilkinson, but Wilkinson failed to show for a physical and the trade was voided. "Wilkinson trade to Denver nixed". USA Today. Associated Press. April 1, 2007. Archived from the original on May 24, 2008. Retrieved April 22, 2007.
  70. New Orleans traded this selection for kicker Olindo Mare. "Dolphins trade Mare to Saints for 6th-round pick". ESPN. AP. April 3, 2007. Archived from the original on November 2, 2011. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  71. The New York Jets traded this selection to Dallas for defensive back Pete Hunter. "Cowboys trade CB Hunter to Jets for draft pick". NFL. July 15, 2005. Archived from the original on August 4, 2007. Retrieved April 22, 2007.
  72. San Diego traded this selection to Tennessee for quarterback Billy Volek. "Chargers acquire backup QB Volek from Titans". NFL. September 19, 2006. Archived from the original on June 30, 2007. Retrieved April 23, 2007.
  73. Chicago traded this selection for safety Adam Archuleta. Clayton, John (March 21, 2007). "Bears to pay Archuleta $8.1 million over three years". ESPN. Archived from the original on October 31, 2011. Retrieved April 20, 2007.
  74. Indianapolis traded this selection for their seventh-round selection in the 2006 NFL Draft (238th overall), with which they selected T.J. Rushing. "2007 NFL Draft Pick Transactions". ProSportsTransactions.com. Archived from the original on November 5, 2011. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  75. Detroit traded this selection to the New York Jets for safety Jon McGraw.Botte, Peter (August 11, 2005). "McGraw Traded To Lions". New York Daily News . Archived from the original on October 31, 2011. Retrieved October 31, 2011. New York subsequently traded the selection to Dallas for tight end Sean Ryan. "Jets trade Jolley to Bucs, get TE from Cowboys". ESPN. August 31, 2006. Archived from the original on October 31, 2011. Retrieved October 31, 2011.
  76. Atlanta traded this selection and safety Bryan Scott to New Orleans for offensive tackle Wayne Gandy. Pasquarelli, Len (April 6, 2006). "Saints trade LT Gandy to Falcons for safety Scott". ESPN. Archived from the original on June 27, 2007. Retrieved April 23, 2007.
  77. San Francisco traded this selection and quarterback Ken Dorsey to Cleveland for quarterback Trent Dilfer. "Browns trade Dilfer to Niners for Dorsey, draft pick". ESPN. May 4, 2006. Archived from the original on May 24, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2007. Cleveland subsequently traded the selection to the Chicago Bears for offensive lineman Lennie Friedman.
  78. Miami received this selection in exchange for St. Louis signing restricted free agent punter Donnie Jones. "Dolphins won't match Jones' offer sheet from Rams". ESPN. AP. April 18, 2007. Archived from the original on October 22, 2012. Retrieved April 20, 2007.
  79. The New York Jets traded this selection to Green Bay for offensive lineman Steve Morley. "Jets trade for Packers OL Morley". NFL. September 4, 2005. Archived from the original on December 13, 2006. Retrieved April 23, 2007.
  80. New Orleans traded this selection for linebacker Scott Shanle. Pasquarelli, Len (August 23, 2006). "Cowboys send LB Shanle to Saints". ESPN. Archived from the original on July 28, 2013. Retrieved October 31, 2011.
  81. This last selection is commonly referred to as Mr. Irrelevant.

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