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R IVER FALLS, Wis. Sure enough, the big guy lumbered off the bus and walked toward his home for the next three weeks.Branden Albert, the No.

ROUNDER MAYO AGREE TO DEAL Inside linebacker Jerod Mayo , t he 10th pick overall, has agreed to a contract and will practice later Thursday, a league source told The Boston Globe.

Safety DaJuan Morgan agreed to a three-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday.

Virginia was the surprise team in the ACC last season when the Cavaliers went into the season finale against Virginia Tech needing a victory to win the Coastal Division and play in the conference championship ...

This is the first in a series of features on prospects for the 2009 NFL draft. Virginia OLT Eugene Monroe During the summer of 2005, Eugene Monroe had just begun his collegiate football career at the University ...

When NFL draft analysts began the knee-jerk critique of this year's Chiefs draft, they almost universally gave Kansas City high grades largely because of the selection of LSU defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey, ...

Branden Albert limped to his locker Tuesday wearing a plastic boot on his left ankle.

If the Lions had stayed in the 15th overall spot in the first round, it's likely they would've selected Virginia guard/tackle Branden Albert because his draft grade was higher than Cherilus'. The Lions, though, ...

Chan Gailey wouldn't let up. The Chiefs' new offensive coordinator sat down last month with first-round pick Branden Albert and talked about the future and which position the youngster would play.

Chan Gailey wouldn’t let up.The Chiefs’ new offensive coordinator sat down last month with first-round pick Branden Albert and talked about the future and which position the youngster would play.

Branden Albert, the former East High athlete who was taken in the first round of the NFL draft by the Kansas City Chiefs earlier this month, will speak to the Boys & Girls Club of Rochester Wednesday at 4:30 ... via Democrat & Chronicle

Now that the 2008 draft is history, scouts are already starting work on 2009. In fact, the National Scouting meetings to discuss all 2009 prospects will be held May 18-23 in Amelia Island, Fla. Months before the first kickoff of the college season, these are the highest rated seniors for the next draft: 1. Fili Moala, DT, USC. A big, powerful, explosive player who can stuff the run and rush the passer, Moala has a quick first step and is very disruptive. Plus, he knows how to use his hands.

2. Eugene Monroe, T, Virginia. He was so good at left tackle that Virginia coach Al Groh decided to keep Branden Albert, the 15th pick of the 2008 draft, at guard. Monroe was the No. 1 offensive line recruit in the country heading into college. He has size, athletic ability and long arms. Read more

“I mean, I had an open mind this morning when I woke up and just tried to stay as calm as possible. I knew that I was going to be a St. Louis Ram when you guys knew. So really it was a huge adrenaline rush. Best moment of my life.”

Every prospective draft pick will tell you they don't care where they get picked and during the week leading up to the draft that's all Chris Long would tell you. via CSTV.com

Glenn Dorsey and Branden Albert jumped into a limo Monday and struck up an instant friendship. via Chicago Sun-Times

PHILADELPHIA If Eagles fans thought their team's previous drafts were geared toward the future, this one topped them all. via Gloucester Co. Times

Tennessee standout linebacker Jerod Mayo, a Kecoughtan High graduate, was taken by the AFC champion New England Patriots on Saturday afternoon with the 10th choice in the NFL draft. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

“To have a chance to go the NFL, that's really what matters”

The Kansas City Chiefs continued loading up on regional talent Monday, signing undrafted former George Washington High standout and Hargrave Military Academy product Chris McDuffie to a two-year free-agent ... via WSLS

Glenn Dorsey and Branden Albert jumped into a limo Monday and struck up an instant friendship. via Lakeland Ledger

“I came in and capitalized on the opportunity. Hopefully I'll do the same thing this time around.”

All along, Barry Richardson was told he'd likely be taken between the second and fifth rounds of the NFL Draft. via The Post and Courier

“We've got to use that to our advantage. That's good for us. That's the direction we're headed in.”

Two days’ worth of activity had come to an end for the Chiefs on Sunday, leaving them a markedly different team from the one that entered draft weekend.Herm Edwards paused to consider exactly how ... via Kansas City Star