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TYSON JACKSON 1ST ROUND DRAFT SELECTION (3RD OVERALL)

DEFENSIVE END
LSU
6-4 296
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA

Q&A with DE TYSON JACKSON

Q&A with Scott Pioli & Todd Haley on 1st Pick

OVERVIEW
Jackson’s decision to return to school for the 2008 season seems to have paid off. A three-year starter at left defensive end, Jackson proved to be a capable pass rusher, His forte’ was flushing the quarterback out of the pocket, as he boasts 30 pressures for his career, along with his run containment skills, ranking 11th in school history with 27 tackles behind the line of scrimmage. Jackson was regarded as the best defensive end in the state of Louisiana during his senior season at West St. John High School. The two-way lineman was named Class 2A Defensive Player of the Year after capping off a torrid senior season with 84 tackles, 16 sacks and 17 pressures on the way to leading his team to the state championship. Jackson was a member of the Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen and the New Orleans Times-Picayune’s Top 20 Blue-Chip list in 2003. He was named All-District and All-Parish on the gridiron and also lettered in basketball. After spending the 2004 season on Louisiana State’s scout team, Jackson earned Freshman All-Southeastern Conference honors in 2005. He alternated between both defensive end positions as the team’s top reserve, posting thirteen tackles (8 solos) with a pair of sacks and five quarterback pressures.

Jackson was named All-Southeastern Conference second-team as a sophomore, after he wrested away the starting left defensive end position. He collected 8.5 sacks with ten stops behind the line of scrimmage and 37 tackles (13 solos). He also picked off a pass and deflected four others. As a junior, he continued to excel as a disruptor for the opposing aerial attack, as his ten pass deflections ranked second in the nation among down linemen. He again lined up at left end, posting 36 tackles (15 solos) to go with 3.5 sacks and ranked second on the squad with twelve pressures. Jackson was again selected to the AII-SEC second-team in his final campaign. He started all season at left end, coming up with 36 tackles (17 solos) for the second-straight year. He had 4.5 sacks, 10.5 stops for losses and seven pressures. He rumbled 18 yards with a fumble recovery and blocked four pass attempts at the line of scrimmage.

CAREER NOTES
Jackson started 38 of 53 games at Louisiana State, recording 122 tackles (53 solos) with eighteen pass deflections, one interception, two forced fumbles and a pair of fumble recoveries… Ranks eighth in school history with 18.5 sacks for minus 92 yards and placed 11th with 27 stops for losses totaling 109 yards… Also had 30 quarterback pressures.

2008 SEASON
Jackson earned All-Southeastern Conference second-team honors for the second time as a Tiger… The left defensive end recorded 36 tackles (17 solos) that included 4.5 sacks for minus 27 yards, 10.5 stops for losses of 37 yards and seven quarterback pressures, as the front wall allowed only 110.15 rushing yards per game … Recovered a fumble that he advanced 18 yards and deflected four passes. On 33 plays vs. the run, the opposition gained only 57 yards (1.73 ypc) with three touchdowns over Jackson’s area… Made thirteen stops on third down plays, including eight vs. the running game, adding five more hits on fourth down… The opposition completed 8 of 20 passes into his area for 58 yards (2.9 yards per pass attempt).

ALEX MAGEE 3RD ROUND DRAFT SELECTION (67TH OVERALL)

DEFENSIVE TACKLE
PURDUE
6-3 298
OSWEGO, ILLINOIS

Q&A with DT ALEX MAGEE

OVERVIEW
The consummate team player, Magee volunteered to move to defensive end from his familiar defensive tackle position when injuries depleted the depth at that position in 2008. Learning a new position was sort of a baptism under fire for the former right tackle that also had to switch sides, moving over to left end.

While his numbers did not stand out like in previous seasons, he also provided valuable leadership for a young, but inexperienced defensive unit in head coach Joe Tiller’s final season at the helm. It was Magee’s task to serve as the unit’s “policeman,” making sure that everyone was positioned right and knew their assignments. Policing the defense was appropriate for the senior, who hopes to one day work for the Federal Bureau of Investigation or the Drug Enforcement Agency, once he hangs up his helmet for good.

CAREER NOTES
Magee started 33 of 50 games at Purdue, including 22 at right defensive tackle and 11 at left defensive end…Recorded 117 tackles (68 solos) with six sacks for minus 36 yards and fourteen stops for losses of 58 yards…Caused three fumbles and recovered four others… Intercepted one pass, deflected two others and blocked three kicks.

2008 SEASON
Super Sleeper selection by The NFL Draft Report…Started all but the Ohio State game at left defensive end…Registered 28 tackles (14 solos), his lowest total in three years as a starter, but he made a career-high 3.5 sacks for minus 18 yards…Credited with six stops for losses of 29 yards…Also caused and recovered a fumble.

DONALD WASHINGTON $TH ROUND DRAFT SELECTION (102ND OVERALL)

CORNERBACK

OHIO STATE
6-1 197
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA

Q&A with CB DONALD WASHINGTON

OVERVIEW
Regarded as one of the best pure athletes ever recruited by Coach Jim Tressel. Washington greatly improved his draft outlook with a sensational performance at the NFL Combine and in post-combine workouts. There were flashes of brilliance, including 100 yards gained on three fumble recoveries and 104 yards gained on two interception returns.

Washington was rated the best defensive back in the state of Indiana as a senior at Franklin Central High School. He was also a standout big-play receiver, as he caught 47 passes for a 17.0-yard average and 10 touchdowns that campaign, receiving a two-star rating from Rivals.com. In addition to football, he excelled in track, capturing the state long jump championship as a junior and senior. He graduated as an Honor Roll student.

COLIN BROWN 5TH ROUND DRAFT SELECTION (139TH OVERALL) - MISSOURI

TACKLE
MISSOURI
6-7 335
BRAYMER, MISSOURI

Q&A with COLIN BROWN

OVERVIEW
Brown is a man mountain who has come into his own in his first year as a starter in 2007, after initially joining the program in 2004 as a walk-on. He originally intended to play basketball in college, as he was an accomplished center in high school, but when the right offers didn’t come, he decided to walk-on at Mizzou to play football.

2008 SEASON
Was perhaps Mizzou’s most consistent performer on the line as part of the Tigers’ record-setting offensive attack, and he earned 1st-Team All-Big 12 acclaim from one league media outlet, 2nd-Team mention from another, and honorable mention honors from league coaches for his play.

Brown was selected to the final 2008 Rotary Lombardi Award Watch List. The 39th annual Rotary Lombardi Award is presented by Wachovia, honoring the top lineman in the Football Bowl Subdivision.

2007 SEASON
Started all 13 games for the Tigers this year, and played well enough to merit honorable mention All-Big 12 status from league coaches … Also was awarded the team’s J. Ed “Brick” Travis Interior Lineman Award for his outstanding play at right tackle… Moved to right tackle, where he won the starting job in fall camp, after beginning camp backing up returning starter Tyler Luellen at left tackle initially … Participated in spring drills in 2007 despite an injured shoulder, and had it fixed at the conclusion of spring drills in time to be 100 percent once fall camp opened up.

QUINTEN LAWRENCE 6TH ROUND DRAFT SELECTION (175TH OVERALL)

lawrence2 WIDE RECEIVER
McNEESE STATE
6-0 184
CARENCRO, LOUISIANA

OVERVIEW
Lawrence brings speed to the table, and plenty of it. He averaged 19.5 yards on each of his 87 receptions coming into the year, earning second-team All-Southland as a junior. Unfortunately a mid-season lower leg injury cost him a large chunk of his senior campaign; he had only 12 catches for 209 yards and a touchdown in five games this season. He did, however, play some defensive back and take his only career punt return 70 yards for a touchdown. His speed and elusiveness give him a chance to make a team as a returner and fourth receiver/cornerback if he checks out medically. Qualified for the NCAA regional as a sprinter for the McNeese track squad. Had an arm span of 30 1/4 inches and a hand span of 8 1/4 inches at the combine.

2008 SEASON
Played in five games … he had 12 catches for 209 yards and a touchdown … Also had a punt return for a 70-yard TD … Also saw action at defensive back.

JAVARRIS WILLIAMS 7TH ROUND DRAFT SELECTION (212TH OVERALL)

willaims RUNNING BACK
TENNESSEE STATE
5-10 223
RICHMOND, TEXAS

OVERVIEW
Looking for an opportunity to play right away, Williams turned down scholarship offers from numerous major colleges, especially in the Big 12 Conference, and decided to enroll at Tennessee State in 2005. Four years later, he leaves the university ranking second in school history with 849 carries, 4,329 rushing yards and 5,117 all-purpose yards. He ranks third in school annals in scoring with 264 points and 44 total touchdowns, as his 42 touchdowns rushing set a TSU all-time mark.

Only two other players ever rushed for more than 1,000 yards in a season for the Tigers and Williams accomplished that feat three times. He is also the only player to lead the team in rushing four times in his career, as he owns four of the top seven spots on Tennessee State’s single-season record list for rushing yardage.

Williams earned All-Houston Area, All-District and All-Texas first-team honors for Foster High School as a senior, adding Class 4A All-State second-team accolades (Adrian Peterson of Minnesota was the first-team running back). He rushed for more than 2,300 yards during his final campaign and generated 1,299 yards on the ground as a junior. A National Dean’s List student, he also excelled in track, capturing the district title in the long jump.

Williams turned down scholarship offers from Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Baylor and Houston, among other major universities to enroll at Tennessee State in 2005. He earned All-Ohio Valley Conference second-team and OVC All-Newcomer team honors, as he ranked fifth in the conference with 872 yards and four touchdowns on 202 carries (4.3 avg), the seventh-best season total in school annals.

As a sophomore, Williams was again an All-OVC second-team choice. He finished second in the league and 16th nationally with 1,233 yards on 245 attempts with 11 scores, the third-best season total by a Tiger. He also placed third in the conference with an average of 131.18 all-purpose yards per game.

Despite amassing 1,187 yards rushing on 195 tries (6.1 avg) that included 12 scores, Williams strangely did not receive any conference postseason recognition. He added 240 yards on 14 receptions, ranking fourth in the OVC with an average of 129.73 all-purpose yards per game.

Williams captured All-American, All-OVC and league Offensive Player of the Year honors in 2008, despite missing the final two games with a hamstring pull. He led the conference with 1,037 yards and 15 touchdowns on 207 carries (5.0 avg). He scored again on 19 receptions for 245 yards (12.9 avg), ranking ninth in the nation in scoring with 96 points, tying for fourth on the school single-season record list

CAREER NOTES
Williams rushed for over 100 yards in 20 of the 43 games he played in at Tennessee State… Ranks second in school history and fifth on the Ohio Valley Conference career-record list with 4,329 yards rushing, topped by Markus Thomas of Eastern Kentucky (5,149; 1989-92), Charles Anthony of Tennessee State (5,057; 2001-04), Don Chapman of Tennessee-Martin (5,017; 2004-07) and Larry Schreiber of Tennessee Tech (4,421; 1966-69)... Ranks third in school history and eighth in OVC annals in scoring with 264 points… His 44 total touchdowns placed third on the TSU career-record list behind Charles Anthony (45) and Mike Jones (43, 1979-82)... His 42 touchdowns rushing topped the old school record of 41 by Charles Roberts… His fifteen touchdown runs in 2008 are second on the school season-record list behind Fay Mitchell (17 in 1966)...His 1,233 rushing yards in 2006 rank third and his 1,187 yards in 2007 rank fourth on the school season-record list, topped by Charles Roberts (1,739 in 2004 and 1,708 in 2003)... Williams’ 872 yards rushing in 2005 rank seventh in Tigers season annals and set the school record for freshmen… His 96 points scored in 2008 tied Charles Anthony (2004) for fourth on the TSU annual record chart. Rushed for a career-high 229 yards vs. Florida A&M in 2006, ranking behind Charles Anthony (285 vs. Samford and 248 vs. Southeast Missouri in 2004), Darron Davis (233 vs. Austin Peay State in 1993) and Lee Derrick (230 vs. Bluefield State in 1954) on the school game-record list.

JAKE O’CONNELL SECOND 7TH ROUND DRAFT SELECTION (237TH OVERALL)

oconnell TIGHT END
MIAMI (OH)
6-3 250
NAPLES, FLORIDA

OVERVIEW
Saw action in 39 games … Recorded 46 receptions for 453 yards (9.8 avg.) with four TDs.

2008 SEASON
Played in 10 games … Caught 25 passes for 258 yards (10.3 avg.).

2007 SEASON
Played in all 13 games, starting contests against Kent State, Temple and Central Michigan … caught a career-high 14 passes for 152 yards, an average gain of nearly 11 yards … had four catches for 52 yards vs. Temple, including a 19-yard TD … also had four grabs for 41 yards vs. Akron … caught an 11-yard TD pass vs. Kent State.

RYAN SUCCOP THIRD SEVENTH ROUND DRAFT SELECTION (256TH OVERALL) AND 2009 NFL DRAFT MR. IRRELEVANT

KICKER
SOUTH CAROLINA
6-2 218
HICKORY, NORTH CAROLINA

OVERVIEW

Played in 50 games … Converted 49 of 69 field goals (.710) … Hit 104 of 106 PATs … Recorded 251 points.

2008 SEASON
Earned Associated Press honorable mention All-SEC honors… was 20-for-30 in field goal attempts… both marks led the SEC… led the SEC in field goals per game (1.54) and was fourth in field goal percentage (66.7)... was ninth in the league (sixth among the kickers) in scoring at 6.9 points per game… connected on both field goal attempts – from 29 and 46 yards out – in the season-opening win over NC State…matched his career high with three field goals in the 23-13 win over Wofford… booted a career-high four field goals in the win over UAB, earning SEC Special Teams Player of the Week honors… hit from 44, 48, 26 and 24 yards out and on both of his PATs to account for 14 of the Gamecocks’ 26 points in a 26-13 win… it was the third time in his career he’s been honored by the SEC… nailed a 48-yard field goal at Ole Miss…booted a pair of 31-yard field goals in the win over Tennessee… boomed a 54-yard field goal, the second-longest of his career and tying for the third-longest in school history, against Arkansas… hit from 41 and 44 yards out against Florida… averaged 68.3 yards on 61 kickoffs, with 25 touchbacks… the Gamecocks were second in the SEC in kickoff coverage with an average of 47.2 yards… ranks second in school history with 251 points and with 49 career field goals.

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