GatorLinks: Brantley's status with Ravens, Bulls lean on Noah, plus more tidbits
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 | Men's Basketball, Football, Soccer, Scott Carter
The NFL Draft is over, which means a new football chapter for several former Gators.
Jaye Howard and Chris Rainey heard their names called in the draft. Meanwhile, John Brantley, Deonte Thompson, William Green and Dan Wenger will try to latch on with clubs as undrafted free agents.
Here are some fresh links covering the former Gators and current Gators for your perusal:
--The Baltimore Sun takes a look at the Ravens' undrafted free agents on offense, including Brantley and Thompson.
--For a more in-depth look at how Brantley might fit in with Baltimore, here is a blog from BaltimoreBeatDown.com.
--The Allentown (Pa.) Morning Call examines the Steelers' draft, including comments from GM Kevin Colbert on why Rainey was an appealing player.
--ESPN.com's GatorNation examines what helped Howard get drafted by Seattle in the fourth round, the first UF player selected in this year's draft.
--A Browns blogger offers that Green is joining a club with several defensive ends.
--According to NFL.com, the Rams plan to check in with former Gators defensive back Janoris Jenkins daily to help him with the transition in the NFL.
--With star point guard Derrick Rose out with a knee injury, the Bulls will rely heavily on former Gators standout Joakim Noah for energy in the rest of the playoffs writes the Delaware (Pa.) Daily Times.
--A look at the Nuggets-Lakers playoff series from the Los Angeles Times with a good quote from former Gator Corey Brewer, a member of the Nuggets.
