By Douglas Holtz-Eakin
The young drop coverage to avoid higher premiums
The most exciting few minutes of the NFL draft came on Day 2.
The most exciting few minutes of the NFL draft came on Day 2.
More than 2 1/2 tons of linemen, five trades, one quarterback and no Manti Te'o.
Alabama's dominance once again carried over to the NFL draft.
"It's called a three-piece, right?" Yes, Luke Joeckel, and by the way, nice blue checks with that vested suit at the NFL draft.
Alabama's dominance once again carried over to the NFL draft.
"It's called a three-piece, right?" Yes, Luke Joeckel, and by the way, nice blue checks with that vested suit at the NFL draft.
Of the record 73 underclassmen in this year's NFL draft, nearly two dozen have been projected by at least one analyst as having a chance to go in the first round.
The league says Wednesday that four players from national champion Alabama will be on hand at Radio City Music Hall. Four players from Florida State also will attend.
Matt Barkley and Landry Jones made some tough calls last season.
Alabama tailback Eddie Lacy, cornerback Dee Milliner and right tackle D.J. Fluker are entering the NFL draft after helping lead the Crimson Tide to a second straight national title.
If BCS championship game star Eddie Lacy declares for the NFL draft, Alabama fans needn't worry about any drop-off in the running game next season.
When Alabama's first-team offense came off the field for the final time in the BCS championship game, center Barrett Jones skipped toward the bench like a 302-pound schoolboy, waving his arms toward the cheering Crimson Tide fans.
The Tide sure did roll.
Manti Te'o stood perfectly still as he took a long look at one of the giant video screens in Sun Life Stadium, studying the replay of an Alabama touchdown.
"You can't do anything about it," Lacy said. "I'm just looking forward to being part of a new team and contributing as much as I can."
Lacy said he was projected as a second- or third-round pick in feedback from the NFL, but was impressive in the finale.
