Late Rounds of the NFL Draft Should Be Full of Huskers

by Husker Mike on Apr 30, 2011 11:46 AM CDT in Huskers in the NFL

I've heard estimates that as many as ten Huskers could go in today's final rounds of the NFL Draft. We certainly expect to see Roy Helu, Jr. and Niles Paul go fairly early, then the waiting game begins. Eric Hagg and Dejon Gomes? Probably. Alex Henery? Pretty sure.

Then there are some x-factors. Ricky Henry? In the cards. Not to mention some backups that have gotten some speculation. Adi Kunalic's big leg might be enticing to an NFL team with the new kickoff rules. And don't dismiss Zac Lee either. If his arm is healed, his skill set might mesh better with pro offenses than what he was asked to do at Nebraska his last two years.

We'll keep this thread updated throughout the day. We'll treat it like a game thread!

Washington trades up to nab IB Roy Helu, Jr. in the fourth round with the 105th pick.
Philadelphia grabs K/P Alex Henery in the fourth round with the 120th pick.
Washington picks S Dejon Gomes in the fifth round with the 146th pick.
Washington (who else!) picks WR Niles Paul, also in the fifth round, with the 155th pick.
Pittsburgh picks OG Keith Williams in the sixth round with the 196th pick.
Cleveland picks S Eric Hagg in the seventh round with the 248th pick.

The seven Huskers drafted is the highest total since 2001, when seven also were selected. This was the 42nd straight year that at least three Huskers were drafted.

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Alex Henery to Philadelphia

David Akers’ contract is up, and apparently Philadelphia isn’t going to resign him. If they did, he’d probably be the back-up kicker anyways. I like the Eagles, and I hope Henery has a long productive career there. I predicted he’d go to the Cowboys, but apparently they are the only ones who didn’t notice that their kicking game is one of their most glaring weaknesses.

by Billgrip on Apr 30, 2011 12:13 PM CDT reply actions

Both Helu and Henery went a little sooner than I expected...

That’s a good sign. I figure Niles Paul has to go pretty soon as well…

by Husker Mike on Apr 30, 2011 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions

funny

seeing the reaction to Henery at the Eagles site…. http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2011/4/30/2145078/2011-nfl-draft-open-thread-day-3-rounds-4-7

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by Jon Johnston on Apr 30, 2011 12:37 PM CDT reply actions

I know

They have no idea what they’ve just got. I’ve been trying to explain it to them…they’ll get it probably by week 1 when he wins a game for them.

by Billgrip on Apr 30, 2011 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions

I think it’s pretty much very positive, but the Eagles had one of the best kickers in the NFL for more than a decade, so while we’re excited about Henery, it’s sad to see Akers go.

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by JimmyK on Apr 30, 2011 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions

Anyone notice

All three picks are going to teams in the same division? NFC East, that’s cool.

by Billgrip on Apr 30, 2011 1:23 PM CDT reply actions

Gomes to Washington

Joins Helu there. I’ve never been a Redskins fan, but I will always root for ex-huskers!

by Billgrip on Apr 30, 2011 1:29 PM CDT reply actions

All Husker players drafted this year are still in the NFC East

by Billgrip on Apr 30, 2011 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions

surprising

I was wondering if Gomes would get picked. Wonder if they’ll use him as a rush linebacker, or where?

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by Jon Johnston on Apr 30, 2011 1:32 PM CDT reply actions

Too small...

I think Gomes will probably make his mark as a nickel back, and probably on special teams. Maybe get some safety time.

by Husker Mike on Apr 30, 2011 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions

Niles Paul

at 155 to the Washington Redskins…..

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by Jon Johnston on Apr 30, 2011 1:54 PM CDT reply actions

Go Big Red(skins)

Three Huskers to Washington?

by Husker Mike on Apr 30, 2011 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions

Crazy...I guess I have no choice but to become a redskins fan :)

by Billgrip on Apr 30, 2011 2:17 PM CDT reply actions

Shanahan must be a fan of how Pelini coaches players

by Billgrip on Apr 30, 2011 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions

Uh

no thanks.

I hope those guys do well, but Redskins? Blech!

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by Jon Johnston on Apr 30, 2011 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions

Yea, I'll stick with,,,

my Packers!!

Rock out with your Stalk out!!!
Smoke em' if you got em'!!!
Low and Slow!!!

by sd.husker on Apr 30, 2011 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions

At leats I have a 2nd favorite team now.

Go Suns, Packers, Jays, and Huskers!

Green Bay Packers: Super Bowl XLV Champions!!!!

by Omaha Sun on May 1, 2011 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions

Well if all three of these guys make the team and start to do well, I think rooting for three specific players on one team kind of make it hard not to root for the whole team.

by Billgrip on Apr 30, 2011 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions

Green Bay Packers: Super Bowl XLV Champions!!!!

by Omaha Sun on May 1, 2011 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions

Does any one know what happened with Mike McNeill?

He wasn’t even on NFL.com’s prospect database.

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by Omaha Sun on May 1, 2011 11:36 PM CDT reply actions

Hello?

Anybody?

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Green Bay Packers: Super Bowl XLV Champions!!!!

by Omaha Sun on May 3, 2011 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions

Ricky Henry got drafted in the UFL

"The Holy Writ of Gloucester Rugby Club demands: first, that the forwards shall win the ball; second, that the forwards shall keep the ball; and third, the backs shall buy the beer." - Doug Ibbotson

by SteveUK on May 3, 2011 2:13 AM CDT reply actions