SEC to be represented by 3 coaches, in addition to 5 players, at 2018 NFL Draft
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We already knew five former SEC players had been invited to the 2018 NFL Draft in Arlington, that news was released earlier this month, but we now know which head coaches will also be in attendance next week for the event.
Nick Saban, Kirby Smart and Ed Orgeron will be in attendance for the draft, as well, according to the NFL. Saban has two players at the draft, while Smart and Orgeron both have one player being represented.
For the first time ever, the draft is being broadcast on ESPN, NFL Network, FOX and ABC this weekend. Judging by the unprecedented coverage, each coach stands to gain that much more from being seen at the event next week.
Here is the list of former SEC players that plan on attending the upcoming draft.
- Taven Bryan, DT, Florida
- Rashaan Evans, LB, Alabama
- Minkah Fitzpatrick, DB, Alabama
- Derrius Guice, RB, LSU
- Roquan Smith, LB, Georgia
A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Michael Wayne Bratton oversees the news coverage for Saturday Down South. Michael previously worked for FOX Sports and NFL.com
