Sunday, January 11, 2009

NFL DRAFT 2009

Ohio State tailback Chris "Beanie" Wells is giving up his final year of eligibility to enter the NFL draft. Wells, one of seven Ohio State juniors who were considering making the early jump, issued a statement Thursday saying the move is in the best interest of his family. Wells fought injuries much of his career at Ohio State. He was considered a Heisman Trophy candidate before missing three games this past season with a right foot injury, but still managed to run for 1,197 yards. He's projected to be one of the first running backs selected in the draft.....

Wisconsin junior running back P.J. Hill will enter the NFL draft. He finished the season with 1,161 yards and 13 touchdowns. ...

Texas Christian Coach Gary Patterson has agreed to a new contract that runs through the 2014 season.

LeSean McCoy RB Pittsburgh is expected to make a decision this week. The deadline for underclassmen to declare for the draft is Thursday.

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