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Wednesday, May 17, 2006
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Category: Sports
2006 NFL Draft- Day 1 draft results...
Category: Sports
FIRST ROUND
SANTONIO HOLMES
Wide Receiver
Ohio State University Buckeyes
5:10.5-189
Hollywood, Florida
McArthur High School
1st Round 25th Overall
OVERVIEW
Holmes has been a consistent deep threat for the Buckeyes since stepping into the starting lineup during the later stages of his redshirt freshman seasonHe is a fluid runner with the burst to get to top speed instantlyHe began his career as a flanker, but came into his own as a junior after shifting to split endHolmes was a three-year starter who helped Glades Central High School to state titles his sophomore and junior years and a 12-1 record his senior campaignHe had 33 receptions for 970 yards (29.3 avg) and 10 touchdowns during his final season (2005)Santonio was named the MVP of the Outback Steakhouse All-Star Game, after making five catches for 121 yards and a scoreHe also played in the California-Florida All-Star GameThe three-sport star also lettered in basketball and ran trackThe track team won the state title his junior year and the basketball team was runner-up his senior seasonHis 4x400 meter relay team won the state title his junior and senior yearsHolmes committed late to Ohio State in 2002He saw minimal action during the first half of the 2003 campaign before a season-ending injury to Drew Carter forced the staff to insert Santonio at flanker for the final four gamesHe responded with 32 catches for 549 yards (17.2 avg) and seven touchdowns, adding 30 yards on seven punt returns. Santonio started every game at flanker in 2004He led the team with 55 receptions for 769 yards (14.0 avg) and seven touchdowns, earning All-Big Ten Conference second-team honorsHe averaged 23.2 yards on eight kickoff returns and 10.7 yards on 20 punt returns with a scoreHe amassed 1,188 all-purpose yards and recorded a pair of solo tacklesHolmes collected first-team All-Big Ten honors as a juniorHe shifted to split end and again led the Buckeyes with 977 yards and 11 touchdowns on 53 grabs (18.4 avg)He totaled 141 yards on eleven punt returns (12.8 avg) and 239 yards on 11 kickoff returns (21.7 avg)Santonio also registered 1,357 all-purpose yards per gameIn 36 games at Ohio State, Holmes started 28 timesHe finished fifth in school history with 140 receptions for 2,295 yards and third with 25 touchdown grabsHe returned 38 punts for 385 yards (10.1 avg) and a score, adding 19 kickoff returns for 425 yards (22.4 avg)Santonio rushed three times for 18 yards and recorded three solo tacklesHe touched the ball 200 times during his career, gaining 3,123 all-purpose yards Is the cousin of Jacksonville Jaguars running back Fred Taylor.
CAREER NOTES
Ranks fifth in school history with 140 receptions, topped only by David Boston (191, 1996-98), Cris Carter (168, 1984-86), Michael Jenkins (165, 2000-03) and Gary Williams (154, 1979-82)His 2,295 yards receiving rank behind Jenkins (2,898), Boston (2,855), Williams (2,792) and
Carter (2,725) on Ohio State's all-time record listHis 25 touchdown catches are surpassed only by Boston (34) and Carter (27) in school historyGained 3,123 all-purpose yards, becoming the 12th Buckeye to gain over 3,000 yards in a careerHad at least two receptions in 30 consecutive games.
2005 SEASON
All-Big Ten Conference first-team selectionShifted to split end, staring every gameLed the team with 53 receptions for 977 yards (18.4 avg) and eleven touchdownsOnly David Boston (1,436 in 1998), Terry Glenn (1,411 in 1995), Cris Carter (1,127), Michael Jenkins (1,076) and Dee Miller (981 in 1997) gained more yards receiving in a season for the BuckeyesHis 11 scoring grabs are topped only by Boston (14 in 1997 and 13 in 1998) and Glenn (17 in 1995) on the school's season-record listReturned 11 punts for 141 yards (12.8 avg) and 11 kickoffs for 239 yards (21.7 avg)Scored 66 points and amassed 1,357 all-purpose yardsGained over 100 yards receiving in the Michigan State, Indiana and Notre Dame (Fiesta Bowl) contests19 of his receptions were good for 20 yards or longer.
2004 SEASON
Second-team All-Big Ten Conference choiceStarted all year at flanker, leading the team with a career-high 55 receptions, good for 769 yards (14.0 avg) and seven touchdowns Rushed twice for 19 yards and scored 48 pointsReturned 20 punts for 214 yards (10.7 avg) and a scoreAdded 186 yards on eight kickoff returns (23.2 avg), finishing with 1,188 all-purpose yardsGained over 200 yards receiving vs. MarshallEight of his receptions were for 20 yards or longer.
2003 SEASON
Saw mop-up duty most of the season, but took over at flanker for the team's final four games when starter, Drew Carter, was lost for the season with a knee injuryFinished with 32 receptions for 549 yards and a team-high 17.2-yard average, producing seven touchdownsCarried once for a 1-yard loss, recorded a solo tackle and returned seven punts for 30 yardsHad nine catches for 20 yards or longer.
2002 SEASON
Redhirted as a freshman, performing on the scout team.
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Glades Central (Belle Glade, Fla.) High School, playing football for head coach Willie BuenoThree-year starter who helped Glades Central to state titles his sophomore and junior years and a 12-1 record his senior campaignHad 33 receptions for 970 yards (29.3 avg) and ten touchdowns during his final seasonNamed the MVP of the Outback Steakhouse All-Star Game, after making five catches for 121 yards and a scoreAlso played in the California-Florida All-Star GameThe three-sport star also lettered in track and basketballThe track team won the state title his junior year and the basketball team was runner-up his senior seasonHis 4x400 meter relay team won the state title his junior and senior years.
PERSONAL
General Studies majorSingle, has two sons: Santonio III and Nicori...Son of Patricia Brown and Santonio Holmes, SrSecond cousin of Jacksonville Jaguars All-Pro running back Fred Taylor...Born 3/03/84Resides in Belle Glade, Florida.
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ANTHONY SMITH
Free Safety
Syracuse University Orange
5:11.4-192
Hubbard, Ohio
Hubbard High School
3rd Round 83rd Overall
OVERVIEW
Smith was an All-Midwest Region selection by Prep Star, adding first-team NEO Island All-District, All-Trumbull County and The Herald 22 honors as a senior and junior at Hubbard High SchoolHe was also named the team's Best Offensive Back during his final two seasonsAnthony had six interceptions, rushed for 1,787 yards and scored 29 touchdowns for an 11-1 team as a seniorHe posted 45 tackles, six interceptions, 10 pass break-ups and rushed for 1,475 yards and 26 touchdowns to garner All-State honors as a juniorOriginally recruited as a running back, Smith appeared in eight games as a reserve free safety for Syracuse in 2002He led the team's reserve unit with 31 tackles (18 solos), including two stops for losses and a fumble recoveryHe took over free safety duties full-time in 2003, ranking third on the squad with a career-high 106 tackles (68 solos)He recovered and caused a fumble, deflected three passes and intercepted five moreHe also proved to be a valuable special teams performer, blocking two punts and returning one for a scoreSmith was given second-team All-Big East Conference honors as a juniorHe again ranked third on the team with 85 tackles (49 solos) and caused a fumble while blocking three punts, returning one for a touchdownHe also had three interceptions, including one for a score and four pass break-upsAnthony earned first-team All-Big East honors as a senior, ranking third on the squad for the third consecutive season with 71 tackles (50 solos), adding three sacks and five stops for lossesHe deflected six passes, recovered three fumbles and caused two othersHe had six interceptions and blocked one kickIn 46 games at Syracuse, Anthony started 35 timesHe ranks third in school history among defensive backs with 293 tackles (185 solos), adding three sacks for minus 17 yards and eight stops for losses of 24 yardsHe recovered five fumbles and caused four othersAnthony ranks third in school annals with 14 interceptions for 171 yards in returns and a touchdownHe deflected 17 passes and set a school career-record with six blocked kicks, gaining 113 yards on returns with a pair of touchdowns.
CAREER NOTES
Recorded 293 tackles during his career, the third-best total by a Syracuse defensive back behind Donovin Darius (379, 1994-97) and Quentin Harris (327, 1998-2001)His 14 interceptions rank third in school history, topped only by Markus Paul (19, 1985-88) and Tommy Myers (18, 1969-71)Holds the school career-record with six blocked kicks, surpassing the previous mark of five, first set by David Tyree (1999-2002) and matched by Steve Gregory (2002-05).
2005 SEASON
All-Big East Conference first-team selectionStarted every game at free safety, coming up with 71 tackles (50 solos), three sacks for minus 17 yards and five stops for losses of 19 yardsRecovered three fumbles and caused two othersDeflected eight passes and had six interceptions for 73 yards in returnsAlso blocked a punt, recovering the ball for a 22-yard return.
2004 SEASON
All-Big East Conference second-team selectionStarted all year at free safety, finishing third on the team with 85 tackles (49 solos)Had a stop for a 2-yard loss and a forced fumbleDeflected four passes and intercepted three others for 62 yards in returns, including a touchdownBlocked three kicks for a total of 47 yards in returns, including a score.
2003 SEASON
Moved into the starting lineup at free safety, ranking third on the team with a career-high 106 tackles (68 solos), the sixth-highest total in a season for a Syracuse defensive backCaused and recovered a fumbleRanked third in the Big East Conference with five interceptions for 37 yards in returnsDeflected four passes and blocked two kicks, returning one for a score.
2002 SEASON
Played in every game, leading the special teams coverage units with 31 tackles (18 solos) and two stops for losses of 3 yardsRecovered a fumble and deflected a pass as a reserve free safety.
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Hubbard (Oh.) High School, playing football for head coach Jeff BayukAll-Midwest Region selection by Prep Star, adding first-team NEO Island All-District, All-Trumbull County and The Herald 22 honors as a senior and juniorNamed the team's Best Offensive Back during his final two seasonsHad six interceptions, rushed for 1,787 yards and scored 29 touchdowns for an 11-1 team as a seniorPosted 45 tackles, six interceptions, ten pass break-ups and rushed for 1,475 yards and 26 touchdowns to garner All-State honors as a junior.
PERSONAL
Retail and Consumer Studies majorSon of Charlotte and Homer SmithBorn Anthony B. Smith on 9/20/83Resides in Hubbard, Ohio. Be sure to tune in to Team Pass today for live and archived coverage of the Steelers press conferences - including players and coaches press conference.
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WILLIE REID
Wide Receiver/Halfback/Return Specialist
Florida State University Seminoles
5:10.2-186
Kathleen, Georgia
Warner Robins High School
3rd Round 95th Overall
OVERVIEW
As a freshman, Reid arrived in Tallahassee as a tailback but was moved to receiver before breaking his leg and missing the entire 2001 seasonHe played tailback and earned playing time returning kickoffs during his redshirt freshman seasonThe following season, he moved back and forth from receiver to tailback while continuing to return kicksAs a junior, he earned most of his playing time at receiver, continued to return kicks and was thrust into the role of returning puntsReid nearly moved back to the running back position when the need for an experienced player at that position aroseDuring his final year, he finally became the team's full-time starter, performing at split end.He has, during his Seminole career, gained yards from four different positions in a single game numerous times during his careerReid was voted the Offensive Player of the Year in the state of Georgia as a senior at Warner Robins High SchoolHe was named to the All-Southern team by the Orlando Sentinel and earned a BorderWars.com top 100 selectionHe ran for 5,346 yards and scored 65 touchdowns during his outstanding prep careerReid gained 1,864 yards on the ground as a senior and rushed for over 2,000 yards and 20 touchdowns his junior seasonHe was also a standout punt returnerReid selected Florida State over Georgia and FloridaHe appeared to have won a starting job as a true freshman in 2001, but suffered a fractured left fibula in August campHe was granted a medical hardship and was forced to sit out the seasonHe appeared in 10 games in 2002, missing three contests with a shoulder injuryReid carried 27 times for 130 yards (4.8 avg) and a touchdown, adding 37 yards on six catches (6.2 avg) and a 12-yard kickoff return as a redshirt freshman tailbackReid was on the field for every contest in 2003He rushed for 159 yards and two touchdowns (4.7 avg) and ranked fourth on the squad with 20 catches for 189 yards and a scoreHe also had three kickoff returns for 80 yards (26.7 avg)A sprained ankle in preseason and a pulled hamstring at midseason lingered throughout the year for Reid in 2004He shifted to the receiving unit, seeing action in 11 games as a reserveReid caught 15 passes for 186 yards (12.4 avg) and a touchdownHe gained 15 yards on a reverse and 67 yards on four kickoff returns (16.8 avg)Reid also averaged 13.7 yards on 38 punt returns, good for 522 yardsReid started 11 times at split end in 2005 and ranked second on the team with a career-high 50 receptions for 634 yards (12.7 avg) and a touchdownHe gained 145 yards on eight kickoff returns and 5 yards on a reverseHe ranked fourth in the nation with 31 punt returns for 541 yards (17.5 avg) and tied school season and career records with three runbacks for scoresIn 45 games, Reid started only 13 times for the Seminoles, but collected 91 catches for 1,046 yards (11.5 avg) and three touchdownsHe carried 53 times for 309 yards (5.8 avg) and three scores, adding 304 yards on 16 kickoff returns (19.0 avg)Reid holds the school career record with a 15.4-yard average on punt returns, the third-best career figure in Atlantic Coast Conference historyHe had 69 punt returns for 1,063 yards and three touchdownsHe touched the ball 239 times, gaining 2,722 all-purpose yards.
CAREER NOTES
One of only a handful of Seminoles to score touchdowns running, catching and returning the ballGained 1,063 yards on 69 punt returns, joining Deion Sanders (1,429 yards, 1985-88) as the only players in school history to gain over 1,000 yards in a careerHis 1,063 yards rank fourth in Atlantic Coast Conference annals behind Steve Suter of Maryland (1271, 2001-04), Ledel George of North Carolina State (1191, 1990-93) and Kelley Rhino of Georgia Tech (1135, 1999-2002)His punt return average of 15.4 yards broke the old school career record of 14.0 yards by Buddy Blankenship (1964-65) and placed him third in ACC annals behind Bobby Bryant of South Carolina (17.1 avg., 1964-66) and Fred Coombs of North Carolina State (15.5 avg., 1965- 67)His three punt returns for touchdowns in 2005 tied the school season-record first set by Joe Wessel in 1984 and equals the FSU career-record held by Wessel, Deion Sanders and Terrell Buckley (1989-91)He broke the school season record with 522 yards on punt returns in 2004, topping the old mark of 503 yards by Sanders in 1988 and Reid then broke his own season record by totaling 541 yards in 2005His 541 yards rank second in ACC history behind Steve Suter of Maryland (771 in 2002)He is the only player in Atlantic Coast Conference annals that gained over 500 yards in punt returns twice in a careerHis 180 yards on punt returns vs. Penn State in the 2006 Orange Bowl topped the previous ACC game-record of 167 yards by Don Kelley of Clemson vs. Maryland in 1970 and the old school mark of 159 yards by Leon Washington vs. Wake Forest in 2003.
2005 SEASON
Member of The NFL Draft Report's All-American Dream Team as a multi-purpose backStarted 11 games at split end, missing The Citadel and Boston College games and most of the season opener vs. Miami with a knee sprainStill managed to finish second on the team with 50 receptions for 634 yards (12.7 avg) and a touchdownRanked second in the Atlantic Coast Conference with an average of 5.0 catches per game and sixth with an average of 63.4 yards per game receivingGained five yards on a reverse and 145 yards on eight kickoff returns (18.1 avg)Led the conference and ranked fourth in the nation with 31 punt returns for a school season-record 541 yards and a school record-tying three touchdownsRanked second in the ACC with an average of 120.45 all-purpose yards per gameDid not fumble once and gained 100 yards receiving for the first time in his career vs. Virginia.
2004 SEASON
Played in 11 games as a reserve receiver, missing the Syracuse contest with a right hamstring pullGained 790 all-purpose yards as he ranked sixth on the team with 15 catches for 186 yards (12.4 avg), including a touchdown, adding 15 yards on a rushing attempt and 67 yards on four kickoff returns (16.8 avg)Ranked 19th in the nation with a 13.7-yard average on 38 punt returns for a school season-record (since broken by Reid in 2005) 522 yards, topping the previous mark of 503 yards by Deion Sanders in 1988Did not fumble the ball all season.
2003 SEASON
Played in every game, earning a start at tailback vs. VirginiaBegan the year at receiver, but moved to tailback after Leon Washington and Lorenzo Booker were injured early in the season...Also saw time as a kickoff returner...Carried 34 times for 159 yards (4.7 avg) and a pair of touchdownsRanked fourth on the team with 20 receptions for 189 yards (9.4 avg) and a scoreReturned three kickoffs for 80 yards (26.7 avg) and totaled 428 all-purpose yards on 57 touches (32.92 ypg).
2002 SEASON
Named the team's Most Improved Player by the coaching staffSpent the season as a running back and was the Seminoles' sixth leading rusher with 130 yards on 27 carries (4.8 avg.) with a touchdown while appearing in 10 gamesAlso caught six passes for 37 yards and returned one kickoff for 12 yards...Suffered a shoulder injury vs. Georgia Tech that would sideline Reid for the North Carolina, North Carolina State and Florida contests.
2001 SEASON
Redshirted as a freshman.
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Warner Robins (Ga.) High School, playing football for head coach Richard FendleyVoted the Offensive Player of the Year in the state of Georgia as a senior Named to the All-Southern team by the Orlando Sentinel and earned a BorderWars.com top 100 selectionRan for 5,346 yards and scored 65 touchdowns during his outstanding prep careerGained 1,864 yards on the ground as a senior and rushed for over 2,000 yards and 20 touchdowns his junior seasonWas also a standout punt returner.
PERSONAL
Graduated in December 2005 with a degree in Social Science majorBorn 9/19/82...Resides in Kathleen, Georgia.
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