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2 unusual facts about 2009 NFL Draft


Ron Brace

Brace was drafted by the Patriots in the second round (40th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft.

He played in all 14 games in 2008, recording 27 tackles and three sacks while paired with defensive tackle B. J. Raji, a first round pick in the 2009 NFL Draft.


Andy Levitre

Alongside Duke Robinson and T. J. Lang, Levitre was considered one of the best guards available in the 2009 NFL Draft.

Ellis Hobbs

On the second day of the 2009 NFL Draft, the Patriots traded Hobbs to the Philadelphia Eagles for two fifth-round selections, which the Patriots traded for fourth- and sixth-round selections; the Patriots ultimately drafted guard Rich Ohrnberger and long snapper Jake Ingram with the picks they received for Hobbs.

Sammie Lee Hill

Hill was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft and was the first player from Stillman to be drafted.

Sebastian Vollmer

Vollmer was not invited to the NFL Combine, but did have a private workout with Patriots offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia prior to the 2009 NFL Draft.


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