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    2014 NFL Draft: Ross Cockrell selected in 4th Round by the Bills

    The NFL Draft commences tonight at 8 Bells (that's 8 pm EDT for you landlubbers). Round 1 is tonight. Round 2 and 3 are Friday night and 4 through 7 are on Saturday starting at 1200 (that's noon EDT).

    My expectation is Cockrell will be drafted early Saturday afternoon during round 4 or 5; however, I am hoping he goes Friday night in Round 3. Some draft articles have labeled him a potential sleeper who will be selected earlier than projected.
    Last edited by Bob Green; 05-10-2014 at 02:46 PM.
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    I agree that Saturday is the day that could see him drafted, hopefully early. Best of luck to him and all of our graduating seniors on getting either drafted or signed as a UFA to a great situation!
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    NFL Draft

    It's draft time!!

    Some Duke folks are in play. Here's a preview...

    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/n...t-duke-preview

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    Quote Originally Posted by SupaDave View Post
    It's draft time!!

    Some Duke folks are in play. Here's a preview...

    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/n...t-duke-preview
    Is there something more recent than last summer? This is pretty worthless.

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    Here are links to Ross Cockrell scouting reports which project him to go in the 5th Round:

    http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings...2014&genpos=CB

    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/p.../ross-cockrell

    While this one says he could go in the 4th:

    http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2014/3/2...-ross-cockrell

    I like this statement from the CBS Sports Player Overview:

    Cockrell is far from your typical Duke defender and he helped lead the Blue Devils to an extraordinary 2013 campaign, essentially sealing off one side of the field to earn all-conference honors and an invitation to the East-West Shrine Game and the Combine.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Green View Post
    Here are links to Ross Cockrell scouting reports which project him to go in the 5th Round:

    http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings...2014&genpos=CB

    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/p.../ross-cockrell

    While this one says he could go in the 4th:

    http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2014/3/2...-ross-cockrell

    I like this statement from the CBS Sports Player Overview:
    I look forward to the day when Cockrell-level talents are typical Duke defenders.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jimsumner View Post
    I look forward to the day when Cockrell-level talents are typical Duke defenders.
    Me too...and that day is coming sooner rather than later!
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    Quote Originally Posted by jimsumner View Post
    I look forward to the day when Cockrell-level talents are typical Duke defenders.
    I agree!

    Quote Originally Posted by blazindw View Post
    Me too...and that day is coming sooner rather than later!
    And I agree once more!

    Right now is an exciting time to be a Duke football fan. Heading to Wallace Wade Stadium expecting to see Duke win is great. That's the way it was when my Dad first started taking me to games as a kid in the sixties so I am very happy to see the program achieving success once again. I'm even more happy that it is me taking my Dad to games these days.
    Bob Green

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    It's worth noting that guys graded as 4th or beyond round picks by media are often undrafted (the media and scouts tend to over-include prospects in that category I think). IIRC, Vernon was also listed as that type of player and went undrafted.

    Cockrell will be holding his breath, although it's often said to be better to be undrafted than to be drafted in the last round.
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    Cockrell drafted in round 4 by the Bills!

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    Ross Cockrell drafted by the Bills in Round 4!!!

    Congrats to him and to Duke.

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    Ross has earned this opportunity. So excited that his named was called earlier than some predicted. He'll be working with some familiar names and faces... Duke and The ACC.

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    Good luck, Ross!

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    HOOOOOOORAYYYY!!!!!
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    Two thumbs up.

    And I just wish I had more thumbs!!

    A real class act on and off the field. And people underestimate him at their peril. The ACC found that out the hard way.

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    I just arrived home from my Grandson's baseball practice to see the good news. Cockrell was the twelve cornerback selected. Congratulations!!! It is an added bonus that he will be teammates with Thad Lewis.
    Bob Green

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    Well deserved! I was afraid he would slip down, glad to see somebody recognized the kind of player he is on the field and in the locker room! My hope is that this is the first step to removing the stigma of drafting Duke players (I am absolutely certain that there is one among most if not all GMs). Wish Ross all the best, but now I have to decide whether I want a #6 or #9 Bills jersey (or whatever number Ross ends up with).

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    Quote Originally Posted by loran16 View Post
    It's worth noting that guys graded as 4th or beyond round picks by media are often undrafted (the media and scouts tend to over-include prospects in that category I think). IIRC, Vernon was also listed as that type of player and went undrafted.

    Cockrell will be holding his breath, although it's often said to be better to be undrafted than to be drafted in the last round.
    So you want that negative crow served with ketchup and salt or mustard and pepper??

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    Speaking of the NFL draft, Kenny Anunike has just posted on FB that he's going with the Broncos (free agent)!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Devil in the Blue Dress View Post
    Speaking of the NFL draft, Kenny Anunike has just posted on FB that he's going with the Broncos (free agent)!
    So did Juwan Thompson!

    http://www.dukechronicle.com/blogs/b...ed-free-agents

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