Here are the number of players drafted over the last three years, by position, that are still with the team:
Position | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 |
---|---|---|---|
QB | 1 | 0 | 0 |
OL | 1 | 3 | 1 |
RB | 0 | 0 | 3 |
WR | 0 | 1 | 1 |
TE | 0 | 0 | 0 |
DL | 1 | 1 | 1 |
LB | 1 | 2 | 1 |
CB | 0 | 1 | 0 |
S | 1 | 0 | 1 |
K | 0 | 0 | 1 |
A couple of things caught my eye:
- After free agency left gaping holes at center and both guard positions, GM Ted Thompson used three picks on offensive linemen in 2006.
- He ignored the running back and full back positions in his first three drafts, but after RB Ahman Green left in free agency and FB William Henderson retired, he drafted three running backs in 2007.
- Thompson has always drafted at least one offensive lineman and one defensive lineman that has stuck with the team.
- He's basically ignored the cornerback and tight end positions.
- Cornerback
- Quarterback
- Tight End