One More Hurdle (Updated)
Despite the experts predictions, mine included, Frantz Joseph did not become FAU’s first draft pick this weekend. 256 names were called and Joseph’s wasn’t amongst those selected.
It might actually be a good thing. Current and former players like Tony Romo, Adewale Ogunleye, Wes Welker, Adam Vinateri, Willie Parker, Antonio Gates, Priest Holmes, Rod Smith, Kurt Warner, Jeff Garcia and Warren Moon would agree. None of them were drafted by a NFL team before eventually starring in the league.
While players drafted in the late rounds make more money short term, they can’t pick the team that would provide their best opportunity at making a roster. What’s called a “priority free agent” often is approached by multiple teams.
16 teams watched Joseph at FAU’s “pro day” last month. One of those teams will give him a shot.
UPDATE: Frantz has signed with the Oakland Raiders.
Higher Still
Meet Frantz Joseph, FAU’s soon to be first ever NFL draft pick. Frantz and his family’s story will be the subject of ESPN’s “Outside the Lines” on Sunday at 8am with various repeats.
My dedicated readers have already met Frantz. Last fall I shot Frantz for a feature story in the late Unrestricted Magazine. The shot above was one of the many outtakes. He was also on the cover of last year’s FAU Football media guide.
