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University of Minnesota Athletics
Three Gophers Drafted Three More Sign Free Agent Deals
4/22/2002 12:00:00 AM | Football
Some other draft facts.
In Glen Mason's five seasons (1998-2002), 11 Golden Gophers have been drafted by NFL teams. Compare that with the five seasons prior to Mason's arrival in Gold Country when only two Minnesota players were drafted - 1996 - Chris Darkins (Green Bay - 4th round); Craig Sauter (Atlanta - 6th round).
Minnesota has had seven draftees in the last two years, the most in a two-year span since 1990-91.
Johnson is the first wide receiver drafted since Ryan Thelwell in 1998 (San Francisco - 7th round).
Johnson is the first Golden Gopher to be taken by the Baltimore/ Cleveland franchise since 1979 (Jim Ronan - 6th round)
Anderle is the first Minnesota offensive tackle taken in the draft since Jon Melander in 1990 (New Orleans - 5th round).
Anderle is the first Gopher player ever taken by San Diego.
White is the first Gopher player to be taken by the expansion Houston Texans.
