Two UF linemen agree to NFL contracts
Percy Harvin
Minnesota Vikings' first-round draft pick Percy Harvin speaks to the media on Sunday, April 26, 2009, at a news conference in Eden Prairie, Minn. The Vikings selected the Florida receiver with the 22nd overall pick on Saturday. They like his speed and versatility and say questions about his character and durability are not a concern.
Star Tribune, Carlos Gonzalez/The Associated PressPublished: Monday, April 27, 2009 at 9:11 a.m.
Last Modified: Monday, April 27, 2009 at 9:11 a.m.
Two Florida offensive tackles agreed to rookie free-agent contracts after going undrafted by the NFL over the weekend.
Jason Watkins signed with the Houston Texans, while Phil Trautwein signed with the St. Louis Rams.
The Gators, the defending national champions, had three players selected in the annual NFL Draft that concluded Sunday in New York City.
Wide receiver Percy Harvin was selected in the first round Saturday by the Minnesota Vikings, receiver Louis Murphy went in the fourth round to the Oakland Raiders and tight end Cornelius Ingram was picked by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round.
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