Four Jayhawks NFL-bound

Sunday, April 27, 2008

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted former Kansas cornerback Aqib Talib with the 20th pick in the NFL Draft. Tampa Bay chose Talib with its only first-round pick.

Talib is the first Jayhawk to be selected in the NFL Draft since David McMillan was drafted by Cleveland in the fifth round in 2005. Dana Stubblefield, selected 26th in 1993, was the last Jayhawk to be taken in the first round.

Kansas cornerback Aqib Talib

Talib started 32 games at Kansas, earned unanimous All-America honors last season and won the FedEx Orange Bowl MVP award.

The Cincinnati Bengals waited until the second day of the draft to pick up former Kansas offensive tackle Anthony Collins. Cincinnati drafted Collins with the 13th pick in the fourth round, the 112th overall pick. Collins, a 317-pound first-team All-American, projects as a right tackle in the NFL. He was the ninth offensive tackle taken in the draft.

Former Kansas tight end Derek Fine was drafted by the Buffalo Bills with the 33rd pick of the fourth round. Fine, a 245-pound player who started at Kansas for three years, came off of the draft board earlier than analysts projected. Fine was the 10th tight end selected.

The New York Jets selected former Jayhawk wide receiver Marcus Henry with the fifth pick of the sixth round. Henry came on strong late in his Kansas career, leading Kansas with 1,014 receiving yards and 10 touchdown receptions. Henry was the 171st overall pick.

Check Monday's University Daily Kansan for updates on how other Kansas prospects fared on the second day of the NFL Draft.

Former Jayhawks look to soar in NFL

FedEx Orange Bowl MVP Aqib Talib taken in first round; also drafted ...

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NFL suspends, fines former Jayhawk Aqib Talib

Talib will lose $166,764 for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy.

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The Buc starts here

After troubled past, former Jayhawk Talib is ready to live his dream ...

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Fusco: NFL less than generous to Jayhawks

Aqib Talib and James McClinton might have deserved better pro bids.

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List of offenses grows for Talib

The former Kansas cornerback was arrested for assault.

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Collins and Talib ponder NFL futures

Aqib Talib and Anthony Collins have a lot on their to-do-lists this ...

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Former-Jayhawk Talib arrested

The now-NFL cornerback is out on bail after an early-Thursday morning arrest.

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Talib avoids suspension despite pending assault charges

Former cornerback Aqib Talib will be allowed to participate in the 2011 ...

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Aqib Talib's present for KU's first loss ...

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Briscoe falls to Cincinnati in sixth round

Briscoe joins former teammate Anthony Collins in Cincinnati.

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The Morning Brew: Stuckey is a citizen, ...

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Pro day offers second chances

Current and former Jayhawks try to impress NFL scouts Tuesday.

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Breaking down Jayhawk NFL Draft prospects

A closer look at the Kansas players up for the NFL Draft.

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Morning Brew: Ups of the season’s end

The Superbowl marks the end of football season, and an update on ...

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Kealing: Talib brings notoriety to football

Talib has the potential to be the first Jayhawk drafted in the ...

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Sports briefs

A brief look at some of Jayhawk sports notes from the weekend.

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Former Jayhawks booted from NBA program

Chalmers and Arthur expelled from rookie symposium after getting caught with marijuana

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Nystrom: Leaving early could have cost millions

Thor Nystrom shares his thoughts with the University.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers sign on Briscoe

Former wide receiver makes transition from Cincinnati Bengals after a day.

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Stuckey selected in NFL draft's fourth round

San Diego drafted safety Darrell Stuckey with the 12th pick in the ...

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Aqib Talib sought in shooting

Former Jayhawk Aqib Talib identified as person of interest in domestic shooting.

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Bears sign former Kansas player

Jake Laptad, a former KU defensive end, has joined the Chicago Bears' ...

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Football notes

Team to play spring game on Saturday at 1 p.m.

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Montemayor: Aqib Talib has lost it

With his recent arrest, this former KU star is heading down the ...

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Where will all the Jayhawks go?

As three Jayhawks hope to become first round picks in Thursday night's ...

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Talib, cornerstone of football's defense

Talib's success started his freshman year and has continued strong throughout his ...

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Toland: No place like the hill

Gale Sayers has returned to his home on the hill. Who could ...

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Aqib Talib honored by NFL Alumni

The former Kansas cornerback has been named defensive-back of the year.

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Jayhawks lose two All-Americans, assistant coach

Aqib Talib and Anthony Collins are headed for the NFL Draft, and ...

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Top players making move to pro ranks

Repeating the type of success Kansas enjoyed this season was always going ...

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Briscoe declares for NFL draft

Record-breaking receiver declares intentions of going pro during Friday press conference

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Wheeler: NFL draft looms for Talib

The NFL draft is this weekend.

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KU plans ahead for K-State rivalry

With the Sunflower showdown only a few days away, the Jayhawks reveal ...

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South Florida 37, Kansas 34

South Florida made a last-second field goal to win the game at ...

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Oh, the places Hawks will go!

Coach Bill Self expects five Jayhawks to be picked in this year’s ...

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Profiling the legends: Selby and Henry

Josh Selby and Xavier Henry return to KU next weekend for Legends ...

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