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NFL DRAFT: Paul Fanaika, Troy Nolan Drafted in the 7th Round, UPDATE Rudy Signed by Cowboys, Michael Jones by Texans

Paul Fanaika has landed with the Philadelphia Eagles, getting picked with the 4th pick in the seventh round of today's NFL Draft. He was pick #213 overall. Fanaika was a rock for ASU, starting 35 consecutive games to end his collegiate career. Good pickup in the late rounds for the Eagles.

Troy Nolan will get a shot with the Houston Texans, getting drafted with the 14th pick in the 7th round (223 overall).

Both of these players are lucky to even have their names called, to be frank. But the fact that there is any interest in them is a nice sign, and hopefully they can pull out a spot on the teams they have been drafted by.

Good luck, Troy and Paul!

 

UPDATE: Rudy Carpenter has signed with the Cowboys and Michael Jones has signed with the Houston Texans.

Good job and good luck guys.

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Nolan was so solid all year long...

I don’t think its luck. He was very good this past year. Solid tackler, decent speed, knack for getting to the ball. Its a big hole the Devils will have to fill this year.

by mlev811 on Apr 26, 2009 11:33 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Mike Jones

I read in the Houston Chronicle that Mike Jones got picked up as a UFA by the Texans
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/6393184.html

I can’t believe my Texans got two ASU players, I’m so stoked, I used to get to watch them on saturdays, now i can watch them on sundays too!

by Optical Delusion on Apr 26, 2009 11:48 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Mike Jones

is a Houston boy as well. I see him thriving in the shorter, possession passing game. I don’t know if he has the breakaway speed necessary for big fantasy numbers in the NFL, but he can probably thrive on the Texan’s 2-deep. As a native Houstonian and a Texans fan (albeit Cardinals season ticket holder), I was really stoked about the Nolan pickup. He didn’t get much press, but he is a strong tackler and will surely get a shot at starting. The Texans needed help at safety. It will be interesting to see if Nolan steps up and takes it from Earl or whoever.

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by bubblescreen on Apr 27, 2009 9:25 AM MST reply actions   0 recs

I love that Nolan pickup

I think he will make the team as a special teamer and could see some playing time.

His production and measurables very solid.

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by ASUBoyd on Apr 27, 2009 10:34 AM MST reply actions   0 recs

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