Story Published:
Apr 27, 2009 at 5:15 PM CST
Story Updated:
Apr 27, 2009 at 5:15 PM CST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Missouri Tigers had six players picked in the NFL Draft.
Lineman Colin Brown was the fifth player drafted from the Big 12 North division champions.
Going ahead of him were wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (Philadelphia), defensive tackle Evander "Ziggy" Hood (Pittsburgh), safety William Moore (Atlanta) and tight end Chase Coffman (Cincinnati).
At various times in his Missouri career, Brown played just about every position on the offensive line. He spent the past two seasons at right tackle.
In the sixth round, defensive end Stryker Sulak, who led the Tigers with 10½ sacks, was picked by the Raiders.
Maclin and Hood gave the school two first-rounders for the first time since 1977. Moore made it three players on the first day when he was plucked in the second round.
The draft haul is the school's largest since 1981, when seven
players were taken.