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Ingram, Harvey file paperwork for NFL Draft
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| (Andrew Stanfill / Alligator Staff) UF tight end Cornelius Ingram catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Tim Tebow during the Gators' 59-20 win against Florida Atlantic on Nov. 17. Ingram and defensive end Derrick Harvey have filed paperwork for the NFL Draft. Ingram said if he is not projected to be picked in the top two rounds, he will probably return to school. |
By JENNA MARINA , Alligator Staff Writer
Tight end Cornelius Ingram and defensive end Derrick Harvey, both juniors, have filed paperwork with the NFL to gauge their draft stock, UF coach Urban Meyer said.
Ingram said he filed the paperwork early last week.
Doing so does not require either player to enter the draft, and the early process is usually just about gaining information.
Ingram said he filed the paperwork early last week.
Doing so does not require either player to enter the draft, and the early process is usually just about gaining information.
"I'll actually put them on the phone with some general managers and head coaches," Meyer said. "So if they make a decision, it's a well-educated one."
At 6 foot 4, 230 pounds, Ingram said he would like to be drafted in the first or second round and will probably return to the Gators for his final year if that isn't probable.
"I'm not really concerned," Ingram said. "Wherever they want me to play, I'd be willing to do whatever it takes. If I had to lose weight or gain weight, I'd be willing to do that."
TRANSFER MEETINGS: Backup quarterback Bryan Waggener met with Meyer and decided to leave the Gators on Monday, and Meyer said he is planning to meet with freshman running back Bo Williams today.
Offensive coordinator Dan Mullen said last week that Waggener was considering a transfer, while Williams said he had already made up his mind to leave.
"Bryan Waggener is going to try to get eligible right away, and we're trying to help him," Meyer said. "That makes a lot of sense to me. He's got two years left. He's a great person. He wants to go play football, and it doesn't look real promising here right now. I don't mind that one. It's the other ones that I don't understand."
Running back Chevon Walker, receiver Jarred Fayson and tight end Trent Pupello have already been granted releases from the team.
In addition to some of his players transferring, Meyer has also dealt with outside requests.
"I get five phone calls a weekend of kids from other schools trying to transfer, and my advice is always the same: Stick it out and go become a Louis Murphy or a Vernell Brown or a Reggie Lewis," Meyer said. "There's enough great stories, and for God sakes get your education."
ETC: Cornerback Joe Haden did not participate in any scrimmages after missing the Florida State game with a high ankle sprain. Meyer said he expects the freshman starter to return in time for the Capital One Bowl on Jan. 1. He still did individual workouts ... Offensive guard Jim Tartt has had mononucleosis for at least the past three days. Meyer said it should be another four to five days before he returns.
At 6 foot 4, 230 pounds, Ingram said he would like to be drafted in the first or second round and will probably return to the Gators for his final year if that isn't probable.
"I'm not really concerned," Ingram said. "Wherever they want me to play, I'd be willing to do whatever it takes. If I had to lose weight or gain weight, I'd be willing to do that."
TRANSFER MEETINGS: Backup quarterback Bryan Waggener met with Meyer and decided to leave the Gators on Monday, and Meyer said he is planning to meet with freshman running back Bo Williams today.
Offensive coordinator Dan Mullen said last week that Waggener was considering a transfer, while Williams said he had already made up his mind to leave.
"Bryan Waggener is going to try to get eligible right away, and we're trying to help him," Meyer said. "That makes a lot of sense to me. He's got two years left. He's a great person. He wants to go play football, and it doesn't look real promising here right now. I don't mind that one. It's the other ones that I don't understand."
Running back Chevon Walker, receiver Jarred Fayson and tight end Trent Pupello have already been granted releases from the team.
In addition to some of his players transferring, Meyer has also dealt with outside requests.
"I get five phone calls a weekend of kids from other schools trying to transfer, and my advice is always the same: Stick it out and go become a Louis Murphy or a Vernell Brown or a Reggie Lewis," Meyer said. "There's enough great stories, and for God sakes get your education."
ETC: Cornerback Joe Haden did not participate in any scrimmages after missing the Florida State game with a high ankle sprain. Meyer said he expects the freshman starter to return in time for the Capital One Bowl on Jan. 1. He still did individual workouts ... Offensive guard Jim Tartt has had mononucleosis for at least the past three days. Meyer said it should be another four to five days before he returns.
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July 2nd, 2009 CorrectionThe UF-Georgia football game is held annually at the Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. The contract for the game is between UF and the city of Jacksonville. An article in Tuesday’s paper stated otherwise. |
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Reality wrote on Dec 4, 2007 10:32 AM:
" It seems like we have a lot of people jumping Meyer's ship. Probably because he only let's one player ever do anything. Looks like we are in for another rebuilding year. How many erebuilding years do you get before it is sad? "
Go Gators wrote on Dec 4, 2007 11:14 AM:
" You rebuild when you lose starters, not when you lose backups. When you are bringing in 20-30 of the best recruits in the country you are bound to upset someone. "
True That wrote on Dec 4, 2007 1:29 PM:
" I agree with Go Gators. There's only so much room at the top and so it's survival of the fittest. If you're not the best, you aren't gonna play, and transferring is a "valid" option. This will ensure that only the best remain. "
to reality wrote on Dec 4, 2007 1:37 PM:
" haha you know nothing about football if you think next year is going to be a rebuilding year. we are going to be preseason top 3 and have a great chance of going to the national championship next year "
Justin Cider wrote on Dec 6, 2007 4:18 PM:
" Agreed. We will definitely be ranked in the preseason top 3. Defense was shaky this year and the loss of harvey could hurt. The offense will be just as good if not better next year and the defense will be much improved with everyone having another year under their belt. Also, bringing in the top 2 safeties in the country will do a lot for our defensive backfield. Go Gators! "
Reality wrote on Dec 7, 2007 1:28 PM:
" You are complete morons if you think the gators will be ranked preseason top 3, maybe top 10, come on people. You need backups when your lead people get hurt. I guarantee Tebow will be hurt next season maybe for a game maybe for a season. No other school is losing this good players. Oh yeah it's because Florida is so great they do not care. "
mjm007uf wrote on Apr 2, 2008 8:27 AM: