Tom Dienhart, BTN.com Senior Writer, April 20, 2015
Greg Schiano did a pretty good job pumping in the talent during his run at Rutgers from 2001-11. And that manifest into some productive NFL drafts in recent years.
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The 2013 draft was especially fertile with seven picks. Few schools nation-wide can match that type of productivity in any singular draft. And in 2010, Rutgers had two first-round selections in OT Anthony Davis and CB Devin McCourty. But, there have been some lapses. To wit: RU didn?t have any picks in four of the last 10 drafts: 2005, 2006, 2011 and 2014.
Rutgers should add to its recent NFL draft haul this year, with TE Tyler Kroft and G Kaleb Johnson primed to come off the board. Others who could hear their name are FB Michael Burton, QB Gary Nova and C Betim Bujari.
Here is a look at how the Scarlet Knights have performed in the last 10 NFL drafts.
RUTGERS DRAFT (2005-14)
Highest pick: 11th overall, OT Anthony Davis, 2010/49ers
Most fertile draft: 2013, seven picks
Total first-round picks: 3
Total picks: 21
Position breakdown:
- Defensive back: 6
- Running back: 4
- Offensive line: 3
- Receiver: 3
- Tight end: 2
- Linebacker: 2
- Quarterback: 1
2005
None
2006
None
2007
Second round: RB Brian Leonard, Rams
Fifth round: G Cameron Stephenson, Steelers
Seventh round: TE Clark Harris, Packers
2008
Second round: RB Ray Rice, Ravens
Third round: G Jeremy Zuttah, Buccaneers
2009
First round: WR Kenny Britt, Titans
Sixth round: QB Mike Teel, Seahawks
Sixth round: DB Jason McCourty, Titans
Seventh round: DB Courtney Greene, Seahawks
Seventh round: WR Tiquan Underwood, Jaguars
2010
First round: OT Anthony Davis, 49ers
First round: CB Devin McCourty, Patriots
Seventh round: RB Ryan D?Imperio, Vikings
2011
None
2012
Third round: WR Mohamed Sanu, Bengals
2013
Third round: CB Logan Ryan, Patriots
Third round: SS Duron Harmon, Patriots
Fourth round: LB Khaseem Greene, Bears
Seventh round: TE D.C. Jefferson, Cardinals
Seventh round: RB Jawan Jamison, Redskins
Seventh round: LB Steve Beauharnais, Patriots
Seventh round: CB Marcus Cooper, 49ers
2014
None
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