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Kansas State Football NFL Draft Streak – 2007 Draft

May 27, 2018 Joe Mathieu Comments 0 Comment

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

May 15, 2018 Joe Mathieu Comments 0 Comment

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

May 10, 2018 Joe Mathieu Comments 0 Comment

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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Kansas State Football NFL Draft Streak – 2004 Draft

May 6, 2018 Joe Mathieu Comments 0 Comment

The K-State football NFL draft streak continued in 2004 with two players selected. Nick Leckey and Rashad Washington comprised this draft class. Center Nick Leckey was drafted in the 6th round, number 167 overall, by the Arizona Cardinals. He played six seasons in the NFL for the Cardinals, St. Louis Rams and New Orleans Saints. He played in 65 games in his career, starting 32 of them. He won a Super Bowl ring with the Saints in 2010. His NFL…

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Kansas State Football NFL Draft Streak – 2003 Draft

May 3, 2018 Joe Mathieu Comments 0 Comment

K-State’s draft streak continued in 2003 with four players selected. Terence Newman, Terry Pierce, Melvin Williams and Taco Wallace comprised the 2003 draft class. Cornerback Terence Newman was drafted in the first round, number five overall, by the Dallas Cowboys. Newman is the second highest K-State draft pick in history behind only Veryl Switzer, who was drafted as the number four overall pick in 1954. Newman has played 15 years in the NFL and just signed a one year contract…

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