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Former University of Oregon football players selected high in the 2013 NFL Draft

The 2013-2014 National Football League season began last night and the University of Oregon was represented well in the first round. Dion Jordan, a defensive end/outside linebacker, was selected third by the Miami Dolphins and even Jordan was surprised.

“This was probably the biggest surprise, but I do feel very blessed to be a Dolphin and I’m excited that they did make the move they did to come get me,” Jordan said to reporters after his selection.

Jordan joins the club of 12 other U of O football players selected in the first round. His was the highest pick since quarterback Joey Harrington, who was picked third by the Lions in 2002. Jordan was awarded the first team all Pac-12 last season after he recorded 44 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss and five sacks.

An even bigger surprise was Chicago’s selection of Kyle Long, offensive lineman, with the 20 pick. Long played one season with the Ducks after playing baseball at Florida State and football and Saddleback Community College. Long is the son of Howie Long, who is a Pro Football Hall of Famer and the brother of St. Louis Rams defensive end, Chris Long.

The second and third rounds of the draft continue tonight and more players from both Oregon and Oregon State are predicted to be selected. These include receiver Markus Wheaton, OSU, cornerback Jordan Poyer, OSU, linebacker Kiko Alonso, U of O, and running back Kenjon Barner, U of O.

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Walker McCrae, Staff Reporter
Before Walker McCrae, senior, realized his dream of becoming a sports manager, he was faced with one task, one court and one orange leather ball. “Walker! Get on the bench!” belched his eighth grade basketball coach, distinguishable by his lopsided scowl and aggravated temper. Now staring back down to the ball, McCrae watched as the grips slipped from his fingers and the ball hit the court with a bounce and a resounding thud. Another game, another bench, another hour and a half watching the ball pass from player to player while he sat on the sidelines. Yet this time, as he took his seat, he reached a sudden epiphany. “I realized that I sucked at sports,” McCrae said, “So, logically, I became interested in sports management.” Today, instead of framing his daily life around school sports, McCrae punches his alarm at 7:15 a.m., parks his red Honda Pilot in spot 86 by 8 a.m. and, after the day ends, pulls into his driveway after fighting 20 minutes of after-school traffic. McCrae still incorporates Intramurals Basketball and tennis into his schedule during winter and spring, yet he is more invested in sports management than any other athletic interest. “Last year, I was the editor for the Athletics section, and I still contribute a large amount of articles to Athletics,” McCrae said. “My love of journalism has fed into my desire to manage a sports team by boosting my knowledge of sports culture. It has also made me respect the media immensely, as I am well aware how difficult it is to be a journalist.” McCrae hopes to pursue financial/economic studies at his school of choice-- Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University. Once accepted to Barrett or another college with a Business program, McCrae plans to take every opportunity available, such as job shadowing and internships, to climb the management ladder. “Sports Management is a rigorous, competitive pursuit,” McCrae said, “but I’m super excited. I really have to bring it, not only in the classroom but also when I’m building connections with people. That’s what’ll make the difference.” For now, McCrae can be seen in the halls with a few friends, laughing at inside jokes while watching play-by-plays on his phone. “All of my friends want to be biologists, statisticians, mathematicians,” McCrae said. “I’m one of the few people I know who wants to go into my field. That doesn’t mean other kids aren’t interested in it nationwide, so like I said, I’ll still have to bring it.”  
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Former University of Oregon football players selected high in the 2013 NFL Draft