Update: BYU players in NFL

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Alright. In all there were 9 players that need to be tracked from the 2006 team:

1. John Beck QB: Only BYU player drafted and the 4th highest QB in the draft (8th pick in the second round, 40th overall.) Beck is likely to be the 3rd string QB this season behind Trent Green and Cleo Lemon. All expectations are for him to learn behind the others for a couple seasons then take the reigns as the long term solution at the QB position for the Dolphins. However, as Beck knows too well, injuries can throw all best laid plans for a loop. He will likely not see the field this year (besides pre-season games.)

2. Curtis Brown RB: First signed with the Browns and now with the Oakland Raiders. He signed a free agent contract on May 22nd and is working out in camps.

3. Dan Coats TE: Coats signed with the Cincinnati Bengals and has a very good shot at seeing play time this year. Reports are that he is the second best TE on the team and making plays. Head Coach Marvin Lewis said, "I think he'll compete with the other guys."

4. Zac Collie WR: Signed a free agent contract with the Philadelphia Eagles on April 30th. Collie had a stress fracture and was unable to participate in a camp in early June. He is reportedly doing better

5. Jonny Harline TE: Signed with the Indianapolis Colts on April 30th. Looks to be a good fit for the system but there is a big group of TE's so he will have to shine to make the roster.

6. Cameron Jensen LB: Signed a free agent contract with the Seattle Seahawks on May 2nd.

7. Eddie Keele OL: Signed with the Oakland Raider but was waived recently. He is likely looking for another team to have time to compete for a roster spot.

8. Jake Kuresa OL: Signed with the New Orleans Saints on April 30th.

9. Aaron Wagner LB: Signed a free agent contract with the Jets but did not make the roster. Wagner had been drafted by the Toronto Argonauts the spring before his senior season so he has signed a two-year contract with them.

My 3 Cents: Of the 9 players from the 2006 team given a shot at professional football, only Keele is not on a professional roster. I think he has a great chance to make one with his incredible strength (most bench reps of all draft eligible players in the country this year.) I'll keep watching for any changes!

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