theworstsportsblogever.com - 4/27/2008
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The Colts selected ILB Philip Wheeler out of Georgia Tech with its 3rd round draft pick. Wheeler's measurables, at 6'2", 248lbs and a 4.759 40-yard dash, make him a tweener in the Colts' system. He's big for a Colts linebacker, and a little on the light side for DE. But given his 40 time and weight, I can't help but wonder if he will start his Colts career as a speed rush DE who will spell ...
Draft Wrap Up —
18 to 88
Here's where we stand: Round 2) Mike Pollak - Arizona St, G Round 3) Philip Wheeler - Ga Tech, LB Round 4) Jacob Tamme - Kentucky, TE Round 5) Marcus Howard - Georgia, DE Round 6) Tom Santi - Virginia, TE Round 6) Steven Justice - Wake Forest, C Round 6) Mike Hart - Michigan, RB Round 6) Pierre Garcon - Mount Union, WR Round 7) Jamey Richard - Buffalo, C Here is Mike Hart running ...
Colts draft talent, needs —
Indianapolis Colts
Even though I haven’t had a lot of time this weekend, I wanted to commit a brief recap of the Colts’ action in the draft so far.
As usual, it’s nothing flashy (no one would expect flashiness from the Colts), but they’ve helped address their needs.
In the second round, Mike Pollak of Arizona State will provide them with a high-quality, versatile offensive lineman. ...
Wheeler, Choice get Drafted —
Georgia Tech Sports
Philip Wheeler becomes the 1st Jacket drafted in the 2008 NFL draft, going in the 3rd round to the Indianapolis Colts. He was the 30th selection in the 3rd round, the 93rd pick overall. Tashard Choice was drafted in the 4th round by the Dallas Cowboys with the 122nd overall pick. Both guys head to good teams with a chance to win a lot of games. Wheeler certainly goes into a great situation ...
