Falcon Football Draft Facts....

As the NFL approaches, there was an awesome draft database on cleveland.com.  You can play around with it a little, but here are some BGSU draft facts...

• 63 Falcons have been drafted in the NFL.
• The highest Falcon ever drafted was Bernie Casey, in the #9 spot by the 49ers in 1961. He is the only 1st round pick in BG history. (He went on to gain 5,467 yards in 8 NFL seasons before entering an acting career).
• The second highest was Bob Reynolds at #17 in the 1963 draft.  He went to the Cardinals.
• The latest pick was Gene Jones by the Saints in the 1976 draft.  This was #435 pick, 16th round.  Since the draft is now less than half as long, you would not expect this record to ever be broken.
• Max Minnich was the first Falcon selected, in 1949 by the LA Rams.
• The longest NFL career by a Falcon was Doug Smith who played 14 years, made 6 Pro Bowls and was not drafted.
• Shaun Suisham could break this record.  He has played 9 seasons and also was not drafted.