Smoaky talks with new Dallas Cowboys safety/linebacker, and Tatum’s own, Stephen Hodge…
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Stephen Hodge (04/20/09)
Smoaky talks with new Dallas Cowboys safety/linebacker, and Tatum’s own, Stephen Hodge…
Podcast (Listen Now):
Stephen Hodge (04/20/09)
Eight former East Texas football stars were selected during the 2009 NFL Draft.
Brandon Pettigrew, TE, Oklahoma State (Tyler Lee) ***1st Round/Lions***
Louis Vasquez, OL, Texas Tech (Corsicana) ***3rd Round/Chargers***
Johnny Knox, WR, Abilene Christian (Tyler J.C.) ***5th Round/Bears***
Cody Glenn, LB, Nebraska, (Rusk) ***5th Round/Redskins***
Robert Henson, LB, T.C.U. (Longview) ***6th Round/Redskins***
Stephen Hodge, DB, T.C.U. (Tatum) ***6th Round/Cowboys***
Dominique Edison, WR, Stephen F. Austin (San Augustine) ***6th Round /Titans***
Manuel Johnson, WR, Oklahoma (Gilmer) ***7th Round/Cowboys***
The following players have a chance to be signed as non-drafted free agents:
Billy Don Malone, QB, Abilene Christian (Paris North Lamar)
Alton Dixon, DB, Texas A&M (Lufkin)
Jorvorskie Lane, RB, Texas A&M (Lufkin)
Let me know your opinion on the various picks, strategy, and what position(s) they have strengthened.
Eight East Texans were drafted this weekend, two to the Cowboys, Stephen Hodge from Tatum and Manuel Johnson of Gilmer.
David Smoak
The Dallas Cowboys have selected former Gilmer and Oklahoma wide receiver Manuel Johnson with their 229th overall pick in the 7th round of the 2009 NFL Draft.
Former San Augustine and S.F.A. wide receiver Dominique Edison has been selected by the Tennessee Titans with the 206th pick in the 6th round of the 2009 NFL Draft.