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[LEFT][COLOR=#000000]Here is a look at the Kentucky Football players who were drafted in this year’s NFL draft. Chip Cosby does an excellent job for the Lexington Herald-Leader covering the team on a daily basis.[/COLOR][/LEFT]
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[LEFT][COLOR=#000000]Here’s a look at the eight Wildcats and their prospects with their respective teams.[/COLOR]
[COLOR=#000000][B]Peters: [/B]The Falcons currently have five tackles ahead of Peters: returning starters [B]Jonathan Babineaux [/B]and [B]Thomas Johnson[/B], and reserves [B]Vance Walker[/B], [B]Trey Lewis [/B]and [B]Peria Jerry[/B]. But Peters will have a chance to move quickly up the depth chart, as none of the tackles outside of Babineaux set the world on fire. Jerry, a first-round pick in 2009, missed his rookie season with a knee injury.[/COLOR]
[COLOR=#000000][B]Lindley: [/B]The Eagles are known for churning out All-Pro caliber defensive backs, and Lindley will have a chance to settle in as a nickel back behind Pro Bowler [B]Asante Samuel [/B]and [B]Ellis Hobbs[/B].[/COLOR]
[COLOR=#000000][B]CONNER:[/B] The Jets seem like a perfect fit for Conner. They rely on a physical running game, and Conner figures to be groomed as a replacement for 15-year veteran Tony Richardson.[/COLOR]
[COLOR=#000000][B]Drake: [/B]Drake would seem to have an uphill battle to make the Chiefs squad considering they return starter [B]Leonard Pope [/B]plus backups [B]Brad Cottam[/B], [B]Jake O’Connell [/B]and third-round pick [B]Tony Moeaki[/B].[/COLOR]
[COLOR=#000000][B]Jeffries: [/B]The Chargers definitely need help on the offensive line, as they struggled to open holes in the running game and protect quarterback [B]Philip Rivers[/B]. The Chargers didn’t take a lineman in the draft, so Jeffries could stick as a backup tackle.[/COLOR]
[COLOR=#000000][B]Smith: [/B]The Cardinals have their rotation set with [B]Beanie Wells[/B], [B]Tim Hightower [/B]and [B]LaRod Stephens-Howling[/B]. Smith may have to beat out veteran [B]Jason Wright [/B]for the fourth running back spot, but the Cardinals didn’t draft a running back and Smith’s special teams prowess will help his cause.[/COLOR]
[COLOR=#000000][B]Duncan: [/B]Duncan, who started at left tackle during his senior season at UK, will be a guard with the Eagles. One thing that will help Duncan: The Eagles drafted 13 players without taking an offensive lineman.[/COLOR]
[COLOR=#000000][B]Johnson: [/B]It was no secret that the Giants needed help at linebacker, especially after releasing [B]Antonio Pierce [/B]in the off-season. The Giants spent two draft picks on linebackers: [B]Phillip Dillard [/B](Nebraska, fourth round) and [B]Adrian Tracy [/B](William and Mary, seventh round). [/COLOR][/LEFT]
[COLOR=#000000]Read more: [URL]http://www.kentucky.com/2010/05/02/1247724/uk-notebook-three-drafted-eight.html#ixzz0mnfa5DkR[/URL][/COLOR]
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[LEFT][COLOR=#000000]One more note of interest is Dicky Lyons Jr. has signed a free agent contract with Denver. Football season is drawing near and I am looking forward to seeing some hitting!![/COLOR][/LEFT]
