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Via NFL Mocks
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April 25, 2009
While many wonder if Malcolm Jenkinswill play cornerback in the NFL, none doubt that Illinois speedster Vontae Davis will be lining up wide on Sundays.
The Miami Dolphins made Davis the 25th name called by Roger Goodell today. There are many questions about Davis’ coverage skills, but his 4.49 40-yard dash is par for the NFL [...]
Via GridironFans.com
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April 25, 2009
With the 25th overall pick in the NFL Draft the Dolphins select Illinois CB Vontae Davis. The Fighting Illini cornerback was the cornerstone for...
Via Dolphins Gab
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April 26, 2009
#1: Vontae Davis, CB: Davis is the first pick of the Dolphins in the draft. He has some charcter issues, and is a major question mark because of it. But, he has the natural talent and athleticism to become a great cornerback in the NFL. He has vowed to become to the player of the [...]
April 24, 2009
The good folks at Hugging Harold Reynolds were on the scene last night at 'The Draft Classic' hosted by Yardbarker's own Vernon Davis. Stay tuned for video footage, but for now you can click over to HHR to hear a little bit about their experience and to see a few photos, including this hilarious one: interviewing Vernon and his little brother, draft prospect Vontae Davis.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE.
Via NFL Gridiron Gab
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April 26, 2009
AFC East:
Miami Dolphins:
25. Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois
44. Pat White, QB, West Virginia
-traded no. 56 for no. 61 and no. 165
61. Sean Smith, CB, Utah
Analysis: Clearly Bill Parcells and Tony Sparano were concerned with their secondary going into the draft. Davis was great value in at number 25, as some had him rated as [...]
Via University of Illinois Athletics
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April 25, 2009
With the 25th pick of the 2009 National Football League Amateur draft, the Miami Dolphins selected University of Illinois cornerback Vontae Davis.
Via Lynchy Right Now
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April 26, 2009
Their pick of linebackers were still available, Laurinaitis, Matthews, Maualuga, and Sintim. They want to grab some offensive line help for down the road, Michael Oher was still on the board. Top corners, Vontae Davis, Alphonso Smith, and Louis Delmas, all still available for a team that clearly needs help at cornerback. None of that matters to New England though . . . they'll...
Via The Phish Tank
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April 25, 2009
In a Draft where some surprising choices left a number of options available, the Dolphins were able to take talent and need, selecting Illinois CB Vontae Davis with their first round pick.All the buzz leading into the draft for the Dolphins this year was centered on Gators WR Percy Harvin. The news of Harvin's alleged positive marijuana test would possibly drop Harvin into the...
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