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2006 NFL Draft- Day 2 results...
Category: Sports
WILLIE COLON
Offensive Tackle
Hofstra University Pride
6:03.0-315
Bronx, New York
Cardinal Hayes High School
4th Round 131st Overall
OVERVIEW
Colon, who anchored a line for an offense (429.8 ypg) that ranked second in the Atlantic 10 and 15th in I-AA in 2005, was named third-team All-American by Don Hansen's Football Gazette and also was an All-Atlantic 10 first-team selection, a first-team I-AA All-American as selected by both the Walter Camp Foundation and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), and a third-team Sports Network I-AA All-America pickColon was also named to the Don Hansen's Football Gazette Northeast Regional First Team as well.
2005 SEASON
Anchored a line for an offense (429.8 ypg) that ranked second in the Atlantic 10 and 15th in I-AA in 2005named third -team All-American by Don Hansen's Football Gazettehas also been named an All-Atlantic 10 first team selection, a first team I-AA All-American as selected by both the Walter Camp Foundation and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), and a third team Sports Network I-AA All-America pickColon was also named to the Don Hansen's Football Gazette Northeast Regional First Team as well.
2004 SEASON
Started all 11 games at right tackleVoted to the All-Atlantic 10 second teamReceived the Hofstra Hard Hat Award as the Offensive Lineman of the Year...Recorded one tackle on an interception return against Rhode IslandReceived game balls in victories over Rhode Island and Richmond.
2003 SEASON
Started all 12 games at offensive tackle.
2002 SEASON
Played in one game (versus Rhode Island) at defensive tackleRecorded one solo tackle.
2001 SEASON
Redshirted and did not play.
HIGH SCHOOL
Played four years of football, three years of basketball and was a member of the track team for one year at Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx, New YorkPlayed on the Cardinals CHSAA "A" championship teamReceived the Cardinal Hayes Outstanding Defensive Player Award as a seniorRecorded 12 sacks as a senior and eight in each of his sophomore and junior seasonsWas voted Most Valuable Player in the Catholic High School All-Star game
PERSONAL
Born April 9, 1983Has one brother and one sisterWas recruited by South Carolina, Massachusetts, Buffalo and St. John'sIs an active member of the Big Brothers AssociationEnjoys basketball and swimming in his spare timeAspires to have a career in television or radioInterdisciplinary studies major.
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ORIEN HARRIS
Defensive End
University of Miami Hurricanes
6:03.0-302
Newark, Delaware
Newark High School
4th Round 133rd Overall
OVERVIEW
The heart and soul of the Hurricanes' defense, Harris replaced Vince Wilfork as the team's dominant force in the middle of the field as a sophomoreBlessed with an incredible wing-span and large hands, Harris simply engulfs quarterbacks and ball carriers when attacking in the backfieldHe hopes that his productive career at Miami will see him follow his brother, Kwame, (San Francisco) as an early NFL Draft selectionHarris was rated the nation's top defensive line prospect and earned All-American honors from Football News and Super Prep as a senior at Newark High SchoolHe was named Delaware's Gatorade Player of the Year, Lineman of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year and earned a National Top 100 selection by The Dallas Morning NewsRivals.com rated Harris the third-best defensive lineman in the prep ranksHarris recorded 130 tackles (95 solos), 9.5 quarterback sacks and a whopping 70 stops for losses as a seniorThat season, he guided the team to a 12-0 record and the 2000 Division I State ChampionshipHe finished his career with 496 tackles (331 solos), 33 quarterback sacks and 252 stops behind the line of scrimmage (51 percent of his total)He also excelled in the classroom, graduating with a 3.28 grade-point averageHarris redshirted in 2001 at MiamiHe appeared in thirteen contests the following year, coming up with 36 tackles (14 solos), a quarterback sack, fourteen pressures and a fumble recoveryAs a sophomore in 2003, he teamed with Vince Wilfork to form a punishing tackle tandemHarris collected 39 tackles (14 solos) and ranked second on the team with eight stops for losses and 18 pressuresHe also registered four sacksAs a junior, Harris made 55 tackles (16 solos) with 1.5 sacks, 12 stops behind the line of scrimmage and 14 pressures while starting every game. He continued to man the right defensive tackle position in 2005Harris finished sixth on the team with 40 tackles (18 solos) and delivered 3.5 sacks, 11 stops for losses and nine pressuresHe also recovered a fumbleIn 48 games with the Hurricanes, Harris started 34 timesHe recorded 159 tackles (63 solos) with 11 sacks for minus 56 yards and 30 stops for losses of 108 yardsHe was credited with 54 quarterback pressures, deflected two passes and recovered two fumbles.
CAREER NOTES
Started 34 of 48 games during his careerExcels at pushing the pocket, registering 54 quarterback pressures during his career21 of his 30 stops behind the line of scrimmage came during his final two seasons.
2005 SEASON
Associated Press second-team All-American selectionEarned All-Atlantic Coast Conference honorable mentionStarted every game at right defensive tackleRanked sixth on the team with 40 tackles (18 solos)Produced 3.5 sacks for minus 15 yards and eleven stops for losses of 34 yardsCredited with nine quarterback pressures and also recovered a fumbleServed as one of the team's four captains.
2004 SEASON
All-Atlantic Coast Conference honorable mentionNamed the team's Defensive Lineman of the YearStarted every game at right defensive tackleRecorded 44 tackles (17 solos) with 2.5 sacks for minus 11 yards and 10 stops for losses of 33 yardsCredited with 13 quarterback pressures and deflected two passes.
2003 SEASON
Appeared in 11 games, starting 10 contests (came off the bench vs. Rutgers) at right defensive tackleCollected 39 tackles (14 solos) with four sacks for minus 23 yardsHad eight stops for losses of 34 yards and 18 quarterback pressures.
2002 SEASON
Played in every game as a reserve defensive tackleRecorded 36 tackles (14 solos) with a seven-yard sack and 14 quarterback pressures.
2001 SEASON
Redshirted as a freshman.
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Newark (Del.) High School, playing football for head coach Butch SimpsonRated the nation's top defensive line prospect and earned All-American honors from Football News and Super Prep as a seniorNamed Delaware's Gatorade Player of the Year, Lineman of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year and earned a National Top 100 selection by The Dallas Morning NewsRivals.com rated Harris the third-best defensive lineman in the prep ranksRecorded 130 tackles (95 solos), 9.5 quarterback sacks and a whopping 70 stops for losses as a seniorThat season, he guided the team to a 12-0 record and the 2000 Division I State ChampionshipFinished his career with 496 tackles (331 solos), 33 quarterback sacks and 252 stops behind the line of scrimmage (51 percent of his total)Also excelled in the classroom, graduating with a 3.28 grade-point average.
PERSONAL
Criminology majorBrother, Kwame, was an All-American offensive tackle at Stanford who presently plays for the San Francisco 49ersThe 49ers selected Kwame in the first round of the 2003 NFL DraftBorn Orien J. Harris on 6/03/83Resides in Newark, Delaware.
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OMAR JACOBS
Quarterback
Bowling Green State University Falcons
6:03.7-224
Delray Beach, Florida
Atlantic Community High School
5th Round 164th Overall
OVERVIEW
Jacobs possesses the quickness of a tailback and the strength and size of a linebackerHe is an accurate long-range passer and also shows good touch on his short throwsJacobs was a standout quarterback at Atlantic Community High SchoolHe was named the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel and Boca News Offensive Player of the Year, adding Palm Beach County Amateur Athlete of the Year honorsJacobs was a second-team All-Florida pick, who also earned first- team All-Conference and All-County accoladesHe was named to the "Super 11 Squad" after he threw for 2,670 yards, completed 63 percent of his passes and connected on 28 touchdowns as a seniorHe also gained more than 1,000 yards passing during the playoffs that year, helping the team to a regional championshipJacobs also lettered in basketball and baseballHe was a first-team All-County and All-Conference performer in baseballHe also excelled academically, being named to the Vocational National Honor Society and also was the Rotary Student of the Month in 2001He redshirted in 2002 and then saw limited action in four games during the 2003 campaignHe showed enough flashes of brilliance in the Eastern Kentucky and Liberty games that year to convince the coaches he would be a capable replacement for Harris in 2004Jacobs led the nation with 41 touchdown passes, breaking the old school record of 27 by Josh Harris in 2003 and the MAC mark of 39 by Marshall's Chad Pennington in 1999That season, Jacobs hit on 309 of 462 passes (school record 66.9%) for 4,002 yards and four interceptionsHe added 300 yards and four scores rushingHis 45 touchdowns responsible for established a new conference season-recordHis 165.47 passing efficiency rating ranked third in the nationHis touchdown-to-interception ratio (41-4) was the best ever in a season by an NCAA playerHe also led the nation in points scored, averaging 22.5 per gameHoping to continue on his 2004 success as a junior, Jacobs ranked second in the nation in points responsible for (18.44), 12th in pass completions (21.67 pg) and passing efficiency (150.89) and 14th in total offense (294.67) in 2005He gained 2,591 yards with 26 touchdowns and only seven interceptions, hitting on 195 of 321 passes 60.7%)He also scored once on 40 carries, finishing with 2,653 yards in total offenseIn 25 games with the Falcons, Omar completed 523 of 811 passes (64.5%) for 6,938 yards, 71 touchdowns and 11 interceptionsHe also gained 451 yards with seven scores on 153 carries (2.9 avg), finishing his career with 7,389 yards in total offenseHis pass completion percentage set a school career-record and ranks second on the MAC record chart behind Bruce Gradkowski (71.2%, 2002-present)His 71 scoring tosses established another BGSU all-time record.
CAREER NOTES
In just 25 games with the Falcons, Jacobs ranks fifth in school annals with 523 pass completions, topped only by Brian McClure (900, 1982-85), Josh Harris (627, 2000-03) and Rich Dackin (591, 1986-89)His 6,938 yards passing is surpassed only by McClure (10,280) and Harris (7,503) on the school's all-time record chartHis 71 touchdown passes broke the old Falcons career-record of 63 by McClureCompleted 64.5% of his passes, the second-best career total in Mid-American Conference history behind Toledo's Bruce Gradkowski (71.2%, 2002-05) and broke the old school mark of 63.1% by McClureHolds the school record and tied the NCAA Division 1-A season-record in 2004 by attempting 224 consecutive passes without throwing an interception, matching a figure first set by Matt Blundin of Virginia in 1991His four interceptions in 2004 are the lowest figure of any starting quarterback in Mid-American Conference historyHis 2004 ratio of touchdowns-to-interceptions (41-to-4) established an NCAA Division 1-A season-record (previous record was held by Billy Volek of Fresno State, with 30 scores and three interceptions in 1999)His 2004 total of 41 touchdown passes broke the old MAC season-record of 39 by Chad Pennington of Marshall in 1997His 45 touchdowns responsible for that year also set a conference season-record, surpassing the previous mark of 40, set by Pennington in 1997, Josh Harris of Bowling Green in 2003 and Ben Roethlisberger of Miami, Ohio in 2003Ranks third in school annals with 7,389 yards in total offense, topped only by McClure (9,774) and Harris (9,976).
2005 SEASON
All-Mid American Conference second-team selectionSemi-finalist for the Davey O'Brien Award, given to the nation's top quarterbackRanked second in the nation in points responsible for (18.44 pg), 14th in total offense (294.67 ypg) and second in both passing efficiency (150.89) and pass completions per game (21.67 avg)Completed 195 of 321 passes (60.7%) for 2,591 yards, 26 touchdowns and seven interceptionsHis 26 scoring strikes rank third on the school's season-record list behind Omar's 41 in 2004 and 27 by Josh Harris in 2003Added 62 yards and a score on 40 carries (1.5 avg)Gained 2,653 yards in total offenseThrew for over 300 yards in five games, twice gaining over 400 yardsHad 33 of his 321 pass attempts deflected by the opposition.
2004 SEASON
All-American second-team choice by The NFL Draft Report, adding honorable mention from CNN/Sports IllustratedFirst-team All-Mid American Conference first-team pick and named MAC Offensive Player of the YearLed the team to a 9-3 record, as he led the nation and set school and conference season-records with 41 touchdown passes, topping the old school mark of 27 by Josh Harris in 2003 and the MAC mark of 39 by Marshall's Chad Pennington in 1999His 41 touchdowns are surpassed by only seven players in the history of NCAA Division 1-A football, ranking behind David Klingler of Houston (54 in 1990), B.J. Symons of Texas Tech (52 in 2003), Jim McMahon of Brigham Young (47 in 1980), Tim Rattay of Louisiana Tech (46 in 1998), Andre Ware of Houston (46 in 1989), Kliff Kingsbury of Texas Tech (45 in 2002) and David Carr of Fresno State (42 in 2001)Threw for 4,002 yards on 309 of 462 passesHis 4,002 yards set a school season-record, topping the previous mark of 3,813 yards by Josh Harris in 2003He also joined Byron Leftwich of Marshall (4268 in 2002 and 4132 in 2001) as the only players in Mid-American Conference history to throw for over 4,000 yards in a seasonHis pass completion percentage of 66.9 broke the previous Bowling Green record of 65.8% by Josh Harris in 2003Ranked third in the nation with a 165.47 passing efficiency ratingOnly Chad Pennington of Marshall (171.4 in 1999) and Ben Roethlisberger of Miami of Ohio (165.8 in 2003) had a better passing efficiency rating in a season by a MAC quarterbackHis 4,302 yards in total offense was the 17th-best season total in Division 1-A history and ranks third in MAC annals behind Harris (4643 in 2003) and Roethlisberger (4597 in 2003)Attempted 224 consecutive passes without an interception, tying the NCAA Division 1-A record first set by Matt Blundin of Virginia in 1991His four interceptions thrown was the lowest season total by a starting quarterback in school annalsAdded 300 yards and four scores on 95 carries (3.2 avg)Registered 218 of the team's 322 first downs for the season (200 passing, 18 rushing)His scrambling ability allowed him to escape the pass rush all year, as he was sacked only ten timesHis average of 358.5 yards per game in total offense ranked second in the nationThrew for at least 300 yards in 10 games and had at least four touchdown passes in eight contestsHad 44 of his 462 pass attempts deflected by the opposition.
2003 SEASON
Played in four games, serving as the back-up quarterback to Josh HarrisCompleted 19 of 28 passes (67.9%) for 345 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptionsCarried 18 times for 89 yards (4.9 avg) and two scoresAccounted for 14 first downs passing and six more rushing.
2002 SEASON
Redshirted as a freshman.
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Atlantic Community (Delray Beach, Fla.) High School, playing football for coach Keith TillmanStandout quarterback who was named the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel and Boca News Offensive Player of the Year, adding Palm Beach County Amateur Athlete of the Year honorsSecond-team All-Florida pick, who also earned firs- team All-Conference and All-County accoladesNamed to the "Super 11 Squad" after he threw for 2,670 yards, completed 63 percent of his passes and connected on 28 touchdowns as a seniorGained more than 1,000 yards passing during the playoffs that year, helping the team to a regional championshipAlso lettered in basketball and baseballFirst-team All-County and All-Conference performer in baseballAlso excelled academically, being named to the Vocational National Honor SocietyNamed Rotary Student of the Month in 2001.
PERSONAL
Behavioral Science with an emphasis in Physical Therapy majorSon of Barbara Bean and Frank JacobsBorn Omar T. Jacobs on 3/03/84Resides in Delray Beach, Florida.
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CHARLES DAVIS
Tight End
Purdue University Boilermakers
6:06.0-260
Fraser, Michigan
St. Mary's High School
5th Round 167th Overall
OVERVIEW
Davis played in 49 career games for Purdue and made 33 startsFinished his career with 78 receptions for 865 yards (11.1 avg.) with four touchdownsHad most productive season as a junior, posting 34 catches for 416 yards with three touchdownsAlso played on the Boilermakers' basketball team.
2005 SEASON
Played in all 11 games for the Boilermakers, starting sevenFinished the season third on the team in receptions with 26 catches for 311 yards (12.0 avg.)...Had one touchdown on the season, a season-best 49-yard reception at Minnesota on Sept. 24Finished with five catches for 100 yards against the GophersTallied six catches (tied career high) for 84 yards in the win over Michigan State on Nov. 5...Was named to the John Mackey Award (nation's top tight end) Watch List prior to the season.
2004 SEASON
Named second team All-Big Ten by media and honorable mention by coachesAcademic All-District VAcademic All-Big TenAppeared in all 12 games, including eight startsFourth on team with 34 receptions for 416 yards (12.2 average) and three touchdownsCaught five passes for 47 yards vs. Ball State on Sept. 11Had two receptions for 60 yards, including 55-yarder, at Penn State on Oct. 9Caught first career touchdown pass from eight yards out vs. Wisconsin on Oct. 16Finished with career highs of six receptions and 74 yards at Northwestern on Oct. 30Had two catches for 68 yards, including career-long 61-yarder for a touchdown, vs. Indiana on Nov. 20.
2003 SEASON
Academic All-Big TenAppeared in all 13 games, including seven startsHad six receptions for 36 yards (6.0 avg.)Caught season-high two passes for 10 yards at Michigan on Oct. 25.
2002 SEASON
Appeared in all 13 games, including 11 startsHad 12 receptions for 102 yards (8.5 avg.)Caught a season-high three passes for 29 yards at Notre Dame on Sept. 7Equaled season high of three receptions for 27 yards vs. Indiana on Nov. 23.
2001 SEASON
Did not play.
HIGH SCHOOL
Ranked as No. 55 tight end nationally by Rivals.comRuptured tendon in finger limited him to four games as seniorCaught five passes for 75 yards (15.0 average)Team captainAs junior caught 23 passes for 317 yards (13.8 avg.) with three touchdownsPlayed for two state championship teams...Coach was George PorrittAlso played basketball...Academic all-state...Member of National Honor Society.
PERSONAL
Given name is Charles Suonne Davis Jr.Born March 13, 1983Organizational communication majorPlayed for Purdue men's basketball team upon return from 2004 Sun BowlAveraged 2.9 points and 3.1 rebounds in 19 games off the benchNamed "Player you'd least want to meet in a dark alley" in poll of Big Ten players conducted by Champaign News-Gazette.
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MARVIN PHILIP
Center
University of California Golden Bears
6:01.0-307
Cameron Park, California
Oak Ridge High School
6th Round 201st Overall
OVERVIEW
Philip has been the anchor of Cal's offensive line the last two years and was largely responsible for the team producing a 2,000-yard rusher in 2004 (J.J. Arrington) and two 1,000-yard runners in 2005 (Marshawn Lynch, Justin Forsett)He was a welcomed addition to the team, having played with the Bears in 2000 before leaving for a Mormon Church mission that kept him away from the game of football for two yearsPhilip started on both sides of the ball at Oak Ridge High SchoolHe registered 60 tackles, including three sacks as a seniorPhilip earned Super Prep All-Far West honors as the No. 78 prospect in the region and also garnered first-team All-County recognition in 1999He was also a superb rugby player who earned team MVP accoladesPhilip enrolled at California in 2000, starting several games at center before he was sidelined late in the year by a knee injury, missing the final three contestsHe then left for a Mormon mission and did not return to the team until 2003 spring drillsHaving reclaimed his starting job in 2004, Philip earned All-American honors from Sports IllustratedHe registered 67 key blocks for an offense that averaged 492.42 yards per game, ranking fifth nationallyHe was named All-Pac 10 Conference in 2005 and was a finalist for the Rimington TrophyPhilip recorded 57 key blocks with twelve touchdown-resulting blocks as the team ranked ninth in the nation with an average of 235.25 yards per game rushing.
CAREER NOTES
Led the team in key blocks/knockdowns in each of his last two years, earning All-American recognition twiceWas twice a finalist for the Rimington Trophy, given to the nation's premier center.
2005 SEASON
All-American first-team selection by the Associated Press, earning third-team honors from The NFL Draft ReportAll-Pac 10 Conference first-team choiceFinalist for the Rimington Trophy, given to the best center in college footballNamed team MVPStarted every game at center, helping the offense rank ninth in the nation in rushing, averaging 235.25 yards per gameRated the best center in college football by The Sporting NewsPosted a team-high 57 key blocks/knockdowns.
2004 SEASON
Earned All-American honors from Sports IllustratedAll-Pac 10 Conference first-team choiceOne of seven finalists for the Rimington TrophyRecipient of the Brick Muller Award as Cal's Most Valuable Offensive Lineman...Led the team with 66 key blocks/knockdowns, paving the way for a team that ranked fifth in the nation in total offense (492.42 ypg), sixth in rushing (256.75 ypg) and seventh in scoring (36.75 ppg).
2003 SEASON
Bestowed the Bob Tessier Award as the team's most improved offensive lineman...After serving as Nolan Bluntzer's understudy at center for the first nine games, Philip reclaimed the starting job he held as a freshman before leaving on his mission, after Bluntzer suffered an ankle sprain, staring the final three contests...Led all Cal linemen in pancake blocks and knockdowns during the season (47).
2001-02 SEASONS
Served on a Mormon church mission.
2000 SEASON
Started several games as a true freshman, gained his first starting assignment just three games into his career at Fresno State...Also started vs. Arizona State.
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Oak Ridge (Eldorado Hills, Cal.) High School, playing football for head coach Mark WatsonStarted on both sides of the ball, registering 60 tackles, including three sacks as a seniorEarned Super Prep All-Far West honors as the No. 78 prospect in the regionAlso garnered first-team All-County recognition in 1999Superb rugby player who earned team MVP accolades.
PERSONAL
American Studies majorSon of Luseane and John Philip...Born 2/03/82 in Redwood City, CaliforniaResides in Cameron Park, California.
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CEDRIC HUMES
Running Back
Virginia Tech
6.01.0-233
Virginia Beach, VA
Princess Anne High School
Career Stats:
Yaer Att. Yards Ave. TD's
2005 162 752 4.6 11
2004 130 605 4.7 5
2003 65 380 5.8 5
2002 16 68 4.3 0
Career 373 1,805 4.8 21 |