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OIFL 2009 Entry Draft Moves On...

Corpus Christi, TX (2/24/2009) -

Its been 10 days since the OIFL began its annual Entry Rookie Draft and the league has managed to get through nearly 2 1/2 rounds of the draft.

The beginning of the draft saw the most talented players go to teams that will utilize them in every possible way.

With the first pick of the draft, the 2008 OIFLCup Champion Tucson Scorpions (after acquiring the pick) drafted WRLB Herb Hoffman. Hoffman has been said to be utilized as a Tight End on offense, but could be used as a Linebacker or Defense End on defense.

With the second pick of the draft, Tampa Bay selected WRDB Doc Garrett. Garrett will more likely play his given position of Wide Receiver/ Defensive Back in Tampa's brand new offensive scheme of four-wide receivers and a Corner Back or Safety on defense.

With the third pick of the draft, Texas selected WRLB Shaun Bollings. Bollings will more likely be utilized much like Hoffman will be in Tucson, as a Tight End on offense and a Linebacker or Defensive End on defense.

With the fourth pick of the draft, Corpus Christi selected RBLB Corey Palso. Palso will most likely start ahead of veteran RBLB Bill Long, depending on how he does in training camp and performs in the preseason.

With the fifth pick of the draft, Evansville selected RBLB Zidan Hoover. Hoover will most likely start ahead of, or at least split time with, 2 year veteran RBLB Marshall Raybold. After a not so satisfying season, Raybold now has some competition for his starting job in Evansville.

That's a quick view of the top five picks of this year's OIFL Entry Draft. For more information about the draft, please visit the OIFL's Message Board. The link to the OIFL Draft Room is here.

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