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A look back: The 2005 NFL Draft

Posted by Michael Seff on Tuesday, August 10, 2010,

The 2005 NFL Draft didn't have the sizzle that others in recent memory have. The top 10 picks have only produced three Pro Bowlers, and none of those players own superstar status. In fact, it was the later rounds that produced some of the more notable names. There were even five undrafted players that went on to appear in Pro Bowls. Needless to say, 2005 wasn't exactly the year of the scout. A look back now at the first round and grades on how those players and teams have fared in the five ...

Bishop Blanchet HS coach George Monica discusses No. 17 pick Josh Sale in a Q&A

Posted by Michael Seff on Monday, July 26, 2010, In : Interview

DraftAmerica recently spoke with Bishop Blanchet HS coach George Monica about No. 17 overall pick Josh Sale, the outfielder taken by the Tampa Bay Rays.

DA: What's it been like to coach Josh and see him grow in front of your eyes like that?

GM: He was a starter for us starting with his freshman year, so we got him for four years and he's got about every school hitting record, both career and single season – or pretty darn close anyway. He worked very very hard, [and] it was tremendous ...

Woodward Academy coach Jim Minor discusses No. 8 overall pick Delino DeShields Jr. in a Q&A

Posted by Michael Seff on Wednesday, July 21, 2010, In : Interview

Woodward Academy High School coach Jim Minor recently took the time to discuss his former standout Delino DeShields Jr., selected 8th overall in this year's draft by the Houston Astros.

DA: I want to congratulate you on Delino being drafted.

JM: Well thank you. That's real exciting to have a player chosen in the first round like that. It actually brought tears to my eyes, to be honest with you.

DA: Have you had any other players come out of Woodward?

JM: We haven't had anybody come out ...

Looking back: The 2006 MLB Draft

Posted by Michael Seff on Monday, July 19, 2010,

It's been more than four years since the 2006 MLB Draft took place, but the names that checkered it are as fresh as ever. One of the beauties of looking back several years is that by now, we have a pretty good indication of how those teams and players have fared. So without further ado, it's time to break down one of the stronger first rounds in recent memories, complete with player analysis and a grade on how they have fared thus far in their journey.

Pick, Player, Team, Pos., Schoo...