Troy and Arkansas St. had the honor of having defensive standouts drafted on the first day of the recent NFL draft, as Trojans cornerback Leodis McKelvin was the first corner taken, going #11 overall to the Buffalo Bills, which ASU safety Tyrell Johnson was taken in the second round by the Minnesota Vikings.
A few days ago, I posted the first part of the 2008 Sun Belt preview, which you can see here.
In the second half of the preview, I give my take on 2008’s key games, impact newcomers, and all-conference performers.
Just because they aren’t the elite schools doesn’t mean the non-BCS conferences don’t get scraps when it comes to talent.
Leodis McKelvin and Chris Johnson were first-round picks in the recent NFL Draft, and there are several future high draft picks in the non-BCS ranks this year.