'Be ready': NFL Rattlers share experiences, offer advice to FAMU football draft hopefuls
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Posted By: S. Moore on April 27, 2023 259 college football players will see a dream realized during the three-day NFL Draft that starts Thursday. That list includes Florida A&M football linebacker Isaiah Land ― the 2021 Buck Buchanan Award winner, which is presented to the best defensive player in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). Land is currently projected as a sixth or seventh round pick by NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein. If selected, Land would become the first Rattler taken in the Draft since Brandon Hepburn in 2013. "Giving guys an opportunity to play at the highest level is one of the pillars of building us a great program," FAMU head coach Willie Simmons said. "We're excited about the possibility of them accomplishing an ultimate goal ― which is hearing your name called on draft or at least being invited to training camp as free agents. "The potential to have guys on NFL rosters next season is a testament to the growth of this program and everybody involved. I'm excited to see what's next for them." Other Rattlers that will be considered for draft selections include wide receiver Xavier Smith, cornerback BJ Bohler, and kicking specialists Jose Romo-Martinez and Chris Faddoul. FAMU has a long line of players that have made it to the NFL, with Dallas Cowboys wide receiver 'Bullet' Bob Hayes (2009) and Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Ken 'The Rattler' Riley (2023) earning Pro Football Hall of Fame nods. With a rich history of football and an abundance professional players, Rattler stars of yesterday offered advice to their alma mater's NFL hopefuls ahead of the draft, which runs from Thursday to Saturday. SOURCE Tallahaseee Democrat If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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