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Kansas State Football NFL Draft Streak – 2009 Draft

Kansas State Football NFL Draft Streak – 2009 Draft

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The Kansas State NFL draft streak continued in 2009 when Josh Freeman was drafted in the first round, number 17 overall, by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  Josh played six seasons in the NFL, playing in 62 games and starting 61 of them.  He played five years with the Buccaneers and also played for the Minnesota Vikings and Indianapolis Colts.  He most recently played for a couple of teams in the CFL and recently announced his retirement from football on May…

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Kansas State Football NFL Draft Streak – 2008 Draft

Kansas State Football NFL Draft Streak – 2008 Draft

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The K-State draft streak continued in 2008 with two Wildcats selected: Jordy Nelson and Rob Jackson. Wide Receiver Jordy Nelson was selected in the 2nd round, number 36 overall, by the Green Bay Packers.  Jordy has had a very successful NFL career thus far, winning a Super Bowl with the Packers in 2011 and being selected to the Pro Bowl in 2015.  He has played in 136 games in his career with 88 starts.  He had 15 receiving touchdowns in…

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Kansas State Football NFL Draft Streak – 2007 Draft

Kansas State Football NFL Draft Streak – 2007 Draft

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K-State’s NFL draft streak continued in 2007 with three Wildcats selected:  Yamon Figurs, Thomas Clayton and Zac Diles. Yamon Figurs was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the 3rd round, number 74 overall, by the Baltimore Ravens.  He turned heads at the NFL draft combine by running a 4.30 40 yard dash.  Yamon spent most of his time as a punt and kickoff return specialist for the Ravens.  His NFL stats are below: Figurs was cut by the Ravens after…

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Kansas State Football NFL Draft Streak – 2006 Draft

Kansas State Football NFL Draft Streak – 2006 Draft

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The Kansas State Football draft streak continued in 2006 when tackle Jeromey Clary was drafted in the 6th round, number 187 overall, by the San Diego Chargers.  Jeromey played eight seasons in the NFL, all with the Chargers, playing in 103 games and starting 93 of them. Jeromey spent his first season on the practice squad and got his shot at the starting lineup in 2007 when he replaced an injured player.  He never looked back, becoming and staying a…

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Kansas State Football NFL Draft Streak – 2005 Draft

Kansas State Football NFL Draft Streak – 2005 Draft

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Darren Sproles was the only K-State player selected in the 2005 NFL draft, year 11 of the streak.  He was drafted in the 4th round, number 130 overall, by the San Diego Chargers.  He has played 13 seasons in the NFL with the Chargers, New Orleans Saints and Philadelphia Eagles.  He won a Super Bowl with the Eagles in 2018, although he finished the season with an injury and couldn’t play in the game.  He was selected to Pro Bowls…

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