Better late than never I always say. Late was certainly the theme for the former Alabama football players who were looking to turn professional in this weekend's NFL Draft. Three former Tide stars were drafted this weekend: FB Le'Ron McClain, RB Ken Darby, and CB Ramzee Robinson.
McClain was the first Alabama player selected going in the 4th round to the Baltimore Ravens with the 137th pick, and became the 100th Alabama player drafted into the NFL since 1982. McClain now finds himself on a playoff team and will block for newly acquired RB Willis McGahee and lineup behind veteran QB Steve "Air" McNair.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Tide RB Ken Darby in the seventh round as the 246th overall pick. Darby joins former Auburn running back Carnell "Cadillac" Williams and All-Pro fullback Mike Alsott in the Bucs backfield. Darby was projected to be a 1st or 2nd round pick after his junior season but a disappointing senior year and poor combine results caused Darby to slide to the last round.
Ramzee Robinson became famous as "Mr. Irrelevant" in this years draft, meaning he was the last player selected. He will now be invited to a week long list of activities known as "Irrelevant Week". Robinson was selected by the Detroit Lions.
Tim Castille, Jeremy Clark, and Juwan Simpson went undrafted this weekend and will probably sign free agent contracts later in the week and try to make a NFL roster during the upcoming season.
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