Stafford Among Players Invited to NFL Draft
April 10, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Football
According to various reports, the NFL has invited a total of ten players to attend the 2009 NFL Draft. Among the players invited is quarterback Matthew Stafford, the player many experts believe will end up being the first overall pick by the Detroit Lions.
Matthew Stafford, 2009 NFL Draft (Image: Newscom)
The number of players invited is an increase over previous seasons. Typically, the number of players invited is capped at around six. The NFL has decided to change its policy to bring more excitement to the 2009 NFL Draft, which will be held April 25th and April 26th.
Below is the an alphabetical list of players that have reportedly been invited to attend the 2009 NFL Draft:
Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech
Aaron Curry, Wake Forest
Brian Cushing, USC
Josh Freeman, Kansas State
Eugene Monroe, Virginia
Michael Oher, Ole Miss
Brian Orakpo, Texas
Mark Sanchez, USC
Jason Smith, Baylor
Matthew Stafford, Georgia
Out of those ten players, only Mark Sanchez has indicated that he might pass on the invitation to attend the 2009 NFL Draft.
