McNeese State University NCAA News

He had a record-breaking year for McNeese State in 2008. Now he's earning preseason honors in 2009.

After observing and talking to people around the AFC West during the minicamp and OTA season, here are some players selected in the second day of the draft that could have an impact as rookies: Denver David Bruton , FS, fourth round, Notre Dame: Bruton is an athletic player who is expected to make an immediate impression on special teams.

The New York Jets have been awarded tight end Martrez Milner off waivers from the New York Giants and have waived offensive lineman Kyle Link .

Add to that a 2-14 record the previous season, and it's safe to reason that no incumbent player is safe from a demotion.

W hile growing up and attending college in Louisiana, rookie wide receiver Quinten Lawrence didn’t get much of a chance to watch or learn a lot about the Chiefs.One recent player he does know about is Dante Hall.

Out of the 66 players, comprising of draft picks, college free agents under contract and tryout players, one of those attempting to make inroads towards a contract and potential invitation to the Saints offseason roster, several made a positive impression on Fridaya s first workout.

Congratulations to McNeese State Universitya s football program. I know, I know, they only had one player drafted.

He wasn't the biggest player. He wasn't the strongest player. But he was probably the most exciting player.

ESPN analyst believes size factor in player not being drafted. By JOHN BOHNENKAMP jbohnenkamp@thehawkeye.com Mel Kiper Jr., said it was Mitch King's size that kept him out of the seven rounds of the NFL draft.

Jamaal Westerman signed with the Jets, after anchoring the Rutgers defensive line for three seasons.

The Titans have agreed to terms with eight undrafted free agents, including former Arkansas quarterback Alex Mortensen, the son of ESPN's Chris Mortensen.

In the early rounds, it was all defense. Now, offense is catching up. The Kansas City Chiefs picked wide receiver Quinten Lawrence, of McNeese State, in the sixth round of the 2009 draft.

The house will be full of family, the smell of food will fill the air mixing with the laughter of friends.

MONROE, La.?ULM used a seven-run, eight-hit third inning to stake an early lead en route to an 8-2 victory over McNeese State in non-conference action Tuesday night at Warhawk Field.

There will be some new Cowboys on the field for the 2009 Spring Game. And they'll be some veterans who will be out there as well.

Six home games, including five in a row, highlight Savannah State's 2009 football schedule, which was released Tuesday.

LAKE CHARLES, La. : Corey Allmond scored 20 points to lead Sam Houston State in a 75-60 win over McNeese State on Wednesday night.

There's a lot on the line when Sam Houston State battles McNeese State at Burton Coliseum tonight in Lake Charles, La.

Surprise - the team can grind it out or race up and down the court. Surprise - McNeese is back in the Southland Conference race.

For some top football prospects, an invitation to the NFL Combine is more of trigger to learning exactly what this scouting event is all about.