I propose this "Where are they now?" thread.
In it, we discuss where these players who were drafted are now
So, without further ado, let's begin, shall we?
Note: I'm listing all Offensive players other than RB, WR and QB as "OL" and all Defensive players as "DB" except CB's. This is just done for simplicity's sake, because dang it, we're OU and we have a lot of draftees! Also, most info is taken from NFL.com and Wikipedia, with a few exceptions from my limited knowledge of everyone at this point... hence this thread
2007:
Adrian Peterson, RB: Drafted in first round to Minnesota. Set rookie rushing records, became MVP of pro bowl, is incredibly awesome, despite missing senior season at OU. Grade:
Rufus Alexander, DB: Drafted in sixth round to Minnesota, joining AD. "RUUUU" sat out rookie season with an injury, but potential is still through the roof despite a fallen draft stock due to off-field issues near the draft (which were BS, btw). Grade:
C.J. Ah You, DB: Drafted in seventh round to Buffalo, but moved to St. Louis pretty quickly after getting cut in the preseason. Still with the Rams, future uncertain. Grade:
2006:
Davin Joseph, OL: Drafted in first round to Tampa Bay and still with the team. Started all 16 games in 2007 (12 starts in 2006) and is a solid contributer to the team... but that doesn't mean Chrissy Simms can't find a way to blow things after the O-Line does their job Grade:
Chris Chester, OL: Drafted in second round to Baltimore. Had a few starts at right guard in 2006, and five starts in 2007. Has potential to continue being a valuable part of the team. Grade:
Dusty Dvoracek, DB: Drafted in third round to Chicago, joining many Sooner teammates. Injuries plague is career, but potential is still there to give Chicago a 1-2 Sooner punch with Tommie Harris. Grade:
Travis Wilson, WR: Drafted in third round by Cleveland. Despite all the potential to improve Cleveland's abysmal offense, he was passed on depth charts by newcomers in 2007 and I am not really sure what his status is now. I think he's still with the Browns, but he did not log any starts in 2007 (is he practice squading?). He played in four games in 2006. Grade:
Clint Ingram, DB: Drafted in the third round by Jacksonville. Couldn't ask for more consistency, by starting in 11 games and playing in 13 games in both 2006 and 2007. Recorded 33 tackles, an INT and a forced fumble in 2007. Making a nice impact and should continue to have a solid position with the Jags. Grade:
JD Runnels, RB: Drafted in sixth round by Chicago. He proved to be too nice a guy to cut completely and spent the year on Injured Reserve in 2007. Will 2008 be a year for him to have an active roll on the Bears? As a Packer fan, I hope not. As a Sooner fan, I'm sure we couldn't wish more of the best for such a great guy. Grade:
I'll be back to do seasons 2005 and 2004 soon. If anyone has any details to add on these guys, I would love to hear more. If you disagree with my grades, that's ok. They aren't educated grades at all