When the draft started, the highest player ever drafted from California University of Pennsylvania was Judson Flint in the 7th round. There had only been three players from CalU ever drafted by an NFL team, but on the third day of the draft, that changed. CalU offensive lineman Eric Kush was drafted in the 6th round with the 170th overall pick by the Kansas City Chiefs. Kush will now join CalU legend Elmo Natali, Flint and Tommie Campbell. Kush is the second player in three years to be ... Read More
2013 NFL Draft Winners, Losers, Steals
Every year the NFL Draft produces a fresh young class of future stars. Some teams get a plethora of these stars and watch them go bust, and some teams get quality picks and watch their team thrive. Now that the draft is over, it's time for us to break down this year's winners, losers, and the steals of the 2013 NFL Draft. Winners 5. Pittsburgh Steelers - The Steelers addressed just about every need on their roster in this year's draft. With their first pick, the Steelers took linebacker ... Read More
Steelers fill needs in 2nd, 3rd rounds
So far in the 2013 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers have drafted for need, but also quality. When linebacker Jarvis Jones fell into their lap at number 17, the Steelers didn't hesitate. Just one day later, the Steelers are still proving why they've been one of the best teams at building their franchise through the draft. Here's their picks: 2nd round - 48th overall - Le'Veon Bell, RB, Michigan State In 2012, Bell rushed for 1,793 yards on 382 carries and crossed the ... Read More
Miles continues journey to NFL Draft
Every young football player has one goal in mind: making it to the NFL. Rontez Miles is no different. After leading his team in tackles and interceptions this past season, Miles' next step is the NFL Draft. If drafted, Miles will be only the fourth player in Cal U history to be drafted, joining Elmo Natali, Judson Flint, and Tommie Campbell. "It would mean a lot to be only the fourth person to be drafted from Cal U," Miles said. "Just to be in the same category as those guys and also this ... Read More