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Jayhawks find NFL draft success in a hopeless season
FARZIN VOUSOUGHIAN fvousougian@kansan.com
TANNER HAWKINSON DRAFTED BY BENGALS
Former Kansas left tackle Tanner Hawkinson was drafted in the fifth round, 156th overall, in the 2013 NFL draft Saturday afternoon by the Cincinnati Bengals.
"I was expecting to have my name called sometime today, but I was surprised it came that early," Hawkinson said. "It was a really good phone call to get. It is a big relief to get this part of the process over with and know where I will be playing. I am very excited to get to Cincinnati and get to work."
Scouts said Hawkinson can bring versatility and has experience playing right and left offensive tackle spots.
Hawkinson is the first Kansas player to be drafted since the 2010 NFL draft. Former Kansas wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe was drafted the sixth round, coincidentally by the Bengals in 2010.
Hawkinson joins former Jayhawk Anthony Collins in Cincinnati, who was drafted in the fourth round by the Bengals in the 2008 NFL draft.
During his time as a Jayhawk, Hawkinson started 48 straight games, the most consecutive starts by a player in Kansas history.
He earned All-Big 12 Second Team honors from the conference's coaches, the Associated Press, Phil Steele Magazine and the San Antonio Express News in 2012.
BRADLEY MCDOUGALD SIGNS WITH CHIEFS
Former Kansas safety Bradley McDougald went undrafted in this weekend's NFL draft, but signed with the Kansas City Chiefs after the draft concluded. The news first broke on Twitter when McDougald announced he joined the Chiefs.
"Just agreed to a free agent deal with the KC Chiefs," McDougald said on Twitter. "Thank you for all the love and support, time to go to work!"
McDougald joins a brand-new Chiefs staff, which includes head coach Andy Reid and defensive coordinator Bob Sutton. He will have an opportunity to play behind safeties Kendrick Lewis and two-time Pro Bowler Eric Berry.
The Columbus, Ohio native collected three interceptions for 63 yards as a senior and finished his collegiate career with seven interceptions for 189 yards.
McDougald earned Second Team All-Big 12 honors by the league's coaches, Third Team All-
Big 12 by Phil Steele Magazine and All-Big 12 Honorable Mention by the Associated Press.
GREG BROWN SIGNED BY CHARGERS
Former Kansas cornerback Greg Brown signed with the San Diego Chargers after going undrafted in this weekend's NFL draft.
Brown will be coached by head coach Mike McCoy and will be under John Pagano's defense in the spring and summer. Brown has a chance to compete in training camp to play for a spot on the 53-man roster.
Brown will also be joining cornerback Steve Williams, who was drafted from California in the fifth round of the draft. Another notable draftere Brown joins on the Chargers' defense is linebacker Manti Teo, who was drafted in the second round out of Notre Dame.
DAYNE CRIST AND TOBEN OPURUM RECEIVE INVITATIONS
After McDougald became the first Jayhawk to sign with the Chiefs, two more former Jayhawks followed his footsteps to Kansas City.
Crist will be behind quarterbacks Alex Smith, Chase Daniel, Ricky Stanzi and Alex Tanney. The Chiefs acquired Smith in a trade with the 49ers and signed Daniel this offseason. Stanzi and Tanney are backups and have yet to take a snap in a regular season game.
Kansas quarterback Dayne Crist and defensive end Toben Opurum, both captains for Kansas in 2012, received an invite to Kansas City's mini-camp.
Crist transferred from Notre Dame after the 2011 season and earned another year of eligibility, allowing him to play one more season. In his only season with Kansas, Crist threw for 1,313 yards, four touchdowns and one interception.
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Opurum will likely participate as an outside linebacker under Kansas City's 3-4 defensive scheme. He'll work behind Tamba Hali and Justin Houston, both of whom played in the Pro Bowl this past year.
Despite struggling in 2012, Crist impressed scouts in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. Crist completed seven of 10 passes, including one for a touchdown, and also ran for a touchdown. His performance earned him the MVP of the game.
TRAVIS YOUNG/KANSAN
Junior cornerback Greg Brown and senior cornerback Anthony Davis tackle Iowa State sophomore running back James White during the second quarter of the game on Nov. 17, 2012. Brown went undrafted in this weekend's NFL draft, but signed with the San Diego Chargers.
TRAVIS YOUNG/KANSAN
Senior defender Bradley McDougald tackles Kansas State freshman DB Morgan Burns during the second half of the game against the Wildcats on Oct. 6, 2012 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. After going undrafted this weekend, McDougald signed with the Kansas City Chiefs.
ASHLEIGH LEE/KANSAN
Senior defensive end Toben Opurum, senior offensive lineman Tanner Hawkinson and senior quarterback Dayne Crist make their way onto the field for the coin toss before the Oct. 27, 2012 game against the Texas Longhorns. Hawkinson was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fifth round of this weekend's draft.
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