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NFL drafting Maragos' future?
StoryDiscussionPETER JACKEL [email protected] | Posted: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 8:08 pm | 1 Comment
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CRAIG SCHREINER Chris Maragos, a 2005 Horlick High School graduate and standout safety at Wisconsin, could be the first player from Racine County drafted by an NFL team since the Detroit Lions selected Park High School graduate Jerry Woods in the seventh round in 1989. The NFL Draft begins tonight with the first round and concludes Saturday. CRAIG SCHREINDER Associated Press .
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Related: Horlick Football team page
Related: Wisconsin Football team page
The mountain of data compiled for every NFL prospect - including Wisconsin senior Chris Maragos - has been studied intensely.
From Maragos' stopwatch times to his demeanor to his interests, just about everything there is to know about the 2005 Horlick High School graduate has been out there for the league's 32 teams to contemplate.
And there appears to be a reasonable possibility this weekend that Maragos will be the first player from Racine County drafted by an NFL team since the Detroit Lions selected Park High School graduate Jerry Woods in the seventh round in 1989.
How much does Maragos have going for him? Consider this:
n Several of the times he ran during a Pro Day March 10 at the University of Wisconsin were among the fastest of any prospect at any position in the nation.
n He was honored Monday night with the University of Wisconsin's Male Student-Athlete of the Year Award.
n After having made the transformation from receiver to safety late in 2007, NFL teams are likely see Maragos with a considerable upside.
There might be some issues with his 5-foot-10½ height, which is considered less than ideal for his position. But there doesn't appear to be a whole lot not to like about Maragos, who played his first three years of high school football at Park.
"I think he's one of those guys, down the line, in the sixth or seventh round or something, who has got some stuff going for him," said Milwaukee native Gil Brandt, the personnel director of the Dallas Cowboys' Super Bowl teams of the 1970s who now writes for nfl.com. "He really worked out well at that Pro Day. When I saw the tape, we highlighted the guy. We put a nice note on nfl.com.
"He was unbelievable in the short shuttle. He did a 3.98 short shuttle which is just unbelievable. And then he was 10.99 in the 60-yard shuttle. Those are fantastic times. What it means is he's got athletic ability.
"He's not the tallest kid in the world, but I'm a big believer in these kinds of guys."
For Maragos, it's been a busy month. He was married April 9 to the former Serah West, whom Maragos met at Western Michigan, where he played in 2005 and '06. He's also been showcasing his skills during workouts for several teams.
"I've spoken to anyone from GMs to position coaches to head coaches to scouts," the 23-year-old Maragos said. "I just worked out for the Kansas City Chiefs about a week ago and I flew to Detroit and visited with the Lions. And right after that, I went down to Jacksonville to visit with the Jaguars."
If Maragos gets drafted, he expects it to be Saturday, when rounds four through seven will be held. But if Maragos is bypassed in the draft, he will hardly be crushed.
The last two Racine County players to sign with NFL teams, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo and former Green Bay Packers offense tackle Kevin Barry, were signed as undrafted free agents. And if that's what's in store for Maragos, that's fine with him.
"I keep reminding myself, it's not how you get to the NFL, it's how you stay there," Maragos said. "However it shakes out, I want to have a good career."
StoryDiscussionPETER JACKEL [email protected] | Posted: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 8:08 pm | 1 Comment
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efault font sizeLarger font size CRAIG SCHREINER Chris Maragos, a 2005 Horlick High School graduate and standout safety at Wisconsin, could be the first player from Racine County drafted by an NFL team since the Detroit Lions selected Park High School graduate Jerry Woods in the seventh round in 1989. The NFL Draft begins tonight with the first round and concludes Saturday. CRAIG SCHREINDER Associated Press .
..Related Links
Related: Horlick Football team page
Related: Wisconsin Football team page
The mountain of data compiled for every NFL prospect - including Wisconsin senior Chris Maragos - has been studied intensely.
From Maragos' stopwatch times to his demeanor to his interests, just about everything there is to know about the 2005 Horlick High School graduate has been out there for the league's 32 teams to contemplate.
And there appears to be a reasonable possibility this weekend that Maragos will be the first player from Racine County drafted by an NFL team since the Detroit Lions selected Park High School graduate Jerry Woods in the seventh round in 1989.
How much does Maragos have going for him? Consider this:
n Several of the times he ran during a Pro Day March 10 at the University of Wisconsin were among the fastest of any prospect at any position in the nation.
n He was honored Monday night with the University of Wisconsin's Male Student-Athlete of the Year Award.
n After having made the transformation from receiver to safety late in 2007, NFL teams are likely see Maragos with a considerable upside.
There might be some issues with his 5-foot-10½ height, which is considered less than ideal for his position. But there doesn't appear to be a whole lot not to like about Maragos, who played his first three years of high school football at Park.
"I think he's one of those guys, down the line, in the sixth or seventh round or something, who has got some stuff going for him," said Milwaukee native Gil Brandt, the personnel director of the Dallas Cowboys' Super Bowl teams of the 1970s who now writes for nfl.com. "He really worked out well at that Pro Day. When I saw the tape, we highlighted the guy. We put a nice note on nfl.com.
"He was unbelievable in the short shuttle. He did a 3.98 short shuttle which is just unbelievable. And then he was 10.99 in the 60-yard shuttle. Those are fantastic times. What it means is he's got athletic ability.
"He's not the tallest kid in the world, but I'm a big believer in these kinds of guys."
For Maragos, it's been a busy month. He was married April 9 to the former Serah West, whom Maragos met at Western Michigan, where he played in 2005 and '06. He's also been showcasing his skills during workouts for several teams.
"I've spoken to anyone from GMs to position coaches to head coaches to scouts," the 23-year-old Maragos said. "I just worked out for the Kansas City Chiefs about a week ago and I flew to Detroit and visited with the Lions. And right after that, I went down to Jacksonville to visit with the Jaguars."
If Maragos gets drafted, he expects it to be Saturday, when rounds four through seven will be held. But if Maragos is bypassed in the draft, he will hardly be crushed.
The last two Racine County players to sign with NFL teams, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo and former Green Bay Packers offense tackle Kevin Barry, were signed as undrafted free agents. And if that's what's in store for Maragos, that's fine with him.
"I keep reminding myself, it's not how you get to the NFL, it's how you stay there," Maragos said. "However it shakes out, I want to have a good career."
DAL @ GB
