Found April 25, 2009 on The NFL Draft Site: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Knowshon Moreno

Knowshon Moreno is the pick at #12 to Denver. As teams should have, the Broncos overlooked moreno's forty time because they rightly believe Moreno is more than that. Incredibly elusive and quick, strong for his size and has all the heart in the world to succeed. Grade: A

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After being selected by Denver with the 12th-overall pick, running back Knowshon Moreno spoke with the media.

Moreno Taken 12th By Denver

ATHENS - Georgia tailback Knowshon Moreno moved up the draft board and was the surprise pick of the Denver Broncos with the 12th selection of the first round in the annual NFL draft Saturday.

ESPN has spoiled roughly 11 of the first 12 picks...

And it's ridiculous. We want to be shocked. Knowshon Moreno would have been shocking. Nobody would have seen that pick coming. The Broncos have signed 4 running backs to combine with the 7 running backs who had carries last year. Not to say Moreno can't do well, but yeah. He would have been shocking if ESPN didn't have its head up its ass.

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