Draft

Florida G Maurice Hurt falls to seventh round of 2011 NFL Draft, picked No. 217 by Washington

Round 7 – No. 14 (217 overall) Maurice Hurt, G Washington Redskins Height: 6’3″ – Weight: 318 lbs. Age: 21 – Class: Senior Thought to possibly fall out of the 2011 NFL...

Gators SS Ahmad Black falls to Tampa Bay at No. 151 overall in fifth round of 2011 NFL Draft

Round 5 – No. 20 (151 overall) Ahmad Black, SS Tampa Bay Buccaneers Height: 5’10” – Weight: 184 lbs. Age: 21 – Class: Senior Arguably the Florida Gators most valuable starter in...

Steelers add Gators OT Marcus Gilbert with No. 63 overall pick in second round of 2011 NFL Draft

Round 2 – No. 31 (63rd overall) Marcus Gilbert, OT Pittsburgh Steelers Height: 6’6″ – Weight: 330 lbs. Age: 21 – Class: Senior After a 48-slot delay between selections, the Florida Gators...

Dolphins nab Gators C/G Mike Pouncey with No. 15 overall pick in first round of 2011 NFL Draft

Round 1 – No. 15 Mike Pouncey, C/G Miami Dolphins Height: 6’5″ – Weight: 303 lbs. Age: 21 – Class: Senior Upon returning to the Florida Gators for his senior season, center/guard...

TWO BITS: Pouncey’s science, Noah’s dirty?

1 » Florida Gators center Mike Pouncey, likely to be a first-round selection in the 2011 NFL Draft Thursday evening, recently took part in a segment for ESPN‘s Sports Science feature. You...

John Elway on Tim Tebow: “I’m his biggest fan”

John Elway has had plenty to say since taking over as executive vice president of the Denver Broncos in the offseason. One player who he has been asked about – and commented...

OGGOA’s comprehensive 2011 NFL Draft Preview

Legalities surrounding the lockout may still be looming, but the 2011 NFL Draft will begin without a hitch Thursday night (ESPN, NFL Network) and run through April 30 as more than a...

TWO BITS: Pounceys together? Jenkins to NFL?

1 » Though Florida Gators center Mike Pouncey continues to believe he will be selected higher in the 2011 NFL Draft than his brother was one year earlier, another opportunity (once believed...

Florida’s Hurt tested positive for marijuana

On Monday, FOX Sports reported that two top prospects for the 2011 NFL Draft – Georgia outside linebacker Justin Houston and Iowa defensive tackle Christian Ballard – tested positive for marijuana use...

TWO BITS: Pouncey’s entourage, Hill’s issues

1 » Florida Gators center/guard Mike Pouncey already knew his answer when the higher-ups called to officially invite him to the 2011 NFL Draft. Now just days away, Pouncey is preparing to...