Texans select Virginia Tech CB Carmichael in fourth round
Houston trades up to 127th to draft Rashad Carmichael, filling a defensive focus after a pass defense ranked poorly last season. Carmichael, a playmaking Hokie with 16 career pass breakups and nine interceptions, joins Watt Reed and Harris as Texans defenders drafted in this haul.
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Panthers take chance on WVU's Hogan
The Carolina Panthers used the final day of the NFL draft to select West Virginia cornerback Brandon Hogan in the fourth round amid concerns over past off field incidents and a season ending knee injury. Hogan, converted from receiver, cited growth and eagerness to learn from mistakes as he eyes a rebound season despite suspicions about discipline and durability.
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Mountaineers land four in NFL draft range from WVU
West Virginia players Brandon Hogan Robert Sands J.T. Thomas and Chris Neild heard their names called in the NFL draft along with Virginia Tech Hokies Tyrod Taylor and Rashad Carmichael and Marshall’s Lee Smith. The group marks the Mountaineers’ largest draft presence since 2000 with several players headed to the Panthers Bengals Bears Redskins and Patriots.
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