2016 NFL Draft: Fun facts with every Arizona player taken since 2006
April 27, 2016 by MaxPreps, AZPreps365
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In the next few days NFL dreams will be realized as the draft unfolds in Chicago. A handful of Arizona high school products will be selected in those seven rounds and others will find their way to a training camp as undrafted free agents.
It doesn't matter how one gets a chance as long as they still have a training camp to go to at the end of the summer.
Getting drafted is obviously the easier route, as 38 high school products have found out since 2006.
Here is a look at what has transpired for Arizona products over the previous 10 drafts. After these fun facts, check out the table listing every Arizona draftee since 2006 and their alma maters.
* The most selected in one year? The 2008 draft had eight individuals taken, with Corona del Sol offensive lineman Mike Pollak, who was picked by the Colts at 59th overall in the second round, going the highest.
* There have been five first-round picks: Prince Amukamara (Apollo, Nebraska, New York Giants, 2011, No. 19), Cameron Jordan (Chandler, Saints, 2011, No. 24), Dion Jordan (Chandler, Dolphins, Oregon, 2014, No. 3), Taylor Lewan (Chaparral, Titans, Michigan, 2014, No. 11) and Andrus Peat (Corona del Sol, Saints, Stanford, 2015, No. 13).
* There have been several schools with multiple players selected: Chandler 5, Chaparral 2, Corona del Sol 2, Desert Vista 2 and Highland 2. The Wolves' five picks were: The Jordan brothers, Marc Anthony (Ravens, 7th round, 2013), Markus Wheaton (Steelers, 3rd round, 2013) and Brett Hundley (Packers, 5th round, 2015).
* Position breakdown: Defensive lineman 7, linebacker 6, offensive lineman 6, wide receiver 6, defensive back 5, quarterback 3, running back 3, tight end 1, punter 1.
* The colleges that produced at least three draftees from Arizona: Arizona State 6, Arizona 3, Nebraska 3 and USC 3.
* In 2010, Tim Toone (Peoria, Weber State) was taken with the last pick of the draft by the Lions. As such Toone, a wide receiver, was treated to a celebration weekend as Mr. Irrelevant. He went to camp or signed with the practice squad with five different teams but never recorded a reception before calling it a career in 2013.
* The average draft position for an Arizona product over the last 10 years: 138th overall
* Geographically, the East Valley has produced the most with 19 players, while the West Valley has eight, Phoenix seven, Tucson three and Southeastern Arizona 1.
Graphic by Ryan Escobar
Jason P. Skoda, a former Arizona Republic sports writer and current Prep Sports Director for Times Media Group, is a 20-year sports writing veteran. Contact him at jskoda1024@aol.com.
See highlights of the first-round draft pick when he was a prep
In the next few days NFL dreams will be realized as the draft unfolds in Chicago. A handful of Arizona high school products will be selected in those seven rounds and others will find their way to a training camp as undrafted free agents.
It doesn't matter how one gets a chance as long as they still have a training camp to go to at the end of the summer.
Getting drafted is obviously the easier route, as 38 high school products have found out since 2006.
Here is a look at what has transpired for Arizona products over the previous 10 drafts. After these fun facts, check out the table listing every Arizona draftee since 2006 and their alma maters.
* The most selected in one year? The 2008 draft had eight individuals taken, with Corona del Sol offensive lineman Mike Pollak, who was picked by the Colts at 59th overall in the second round, going the highest.
* There have been five first-round picks: Prince Amukamara (Apollo, Nebraska, New York Giants, 2011, No. 19), Cameron Jordan (Chandler, Saints, 2011, No. 24), Dion Jordan (Chandler, Dolphins, Oregon, 2014, No. 3), Taylor Lewan (Chaparral, Titans, Michigan, 2014, No. 11) and Andrus Peat (Corona del Sol, Saints, Stanford, 2015, No. 13).
* There have been several schools with multiple players selected: Chandler 5, Chaparral 2, Corona del Sol 2, Desert Vista 2 and Highland 2. The Wolves' five picks were: The Jordan brothers, Marc Anthony (Ravens, 7th round, 2013), Markus Wheaton (Steelers, 3rd round, 2013) and Brett Hundley (Packers, 5th round, 2015).
* Position breakdown: Defensive lineman 7, linebacker 6, offensive lineman 6, wide receiver 6, defensive back 5, quarterback 3, running back 3, tight end 1, punter 1.
* The colleges that produced at least three draftees from Arizona: Arizona State 6, Arizona 3, Nebraska 3 and USC 3.
* In 2010, Tim Toone (Peoria, Weber State) was taken with the last pick of the draft by the Lions. As such Toone, a wide receiver, was treated to a celebration weekend as Mr. Irrelevant. He went to camp or signed with the practice squad with five different teams but never recorded a reception before calling it a career in 2013.
* The average draft position for an Arizona product over the last 10 years: 138th overall
* Geographically, the East Valley has produced the most with 19 players, while the West Valley has eight, Phoenix seven, Tucson three and Southeastern Arizona 1.
Graphic by Ryan Escobar| Deuce Lutui | Mesa | 2 | 41 | 2006 | Cardinals |
| Robert James | Maryvale | 5 | 138 | 2008 | Falcons |
| Sean Renfree | Notre Dame Prep | 7 | 249 | 2013 | Falcons |
| Marc Anthony | Chandler | 7 | 247 | 2013 | Ravens |
| Danny Batten | Mespuite | 6 | 192 | 2010 | Bills |
| Ka'Deem Carey | Canyon del Oro | 4 | 117 | 2014 | Bears |
| Dontay Moch | Hamilton | 3 | 66 | 2011 | Bengals |
| Marquis Flowers | Millennium | 6 | 212 | 2014 | Bengals |
| Eric Hagg | Ironwood | 7 | 248 | 2011 | Browns |
| Marcus Thomas | Tolleson | 5 | 166 | 2008 | Cowboys |
| Laurence Gibson | Buena | 7 | 243 | 2015 | Cowboys |
| Spencer Larsen | Highland | 6 | 183 | 2008 | Broncos |
| Tim Toone | Peoria | 7 | 255 | 2010 | Lions |
| Brett Hundley | Chandler | 5 | 147 | 2015 | Packers |
| Brooks Reed | Sabino | 2 | 42 | 2011 | Texans |
| Shelley Smith | Westview | 6 | 187 | 2010 | Texans |
| Mike Pollak | Corona del Sol | 2 | 59 | 2008 | Colts |
| Jalil Brown | South Mountain | 4 | 118 | 2011 | Chiefs |
| Dion Jordan | Chandler | 1 | 3 | 2013 | Dolphins |
| John Beck | Mountain View | 2 | 40 | 2007 | Dolphins |
| Everson Griffen | Agua Fria | 4 | 100 | 2010 | Vikings |
| Jeff Locke | Mountain Ridge | 5 | 155 | 2013 | Vikings |
| Cameron Jordan | Chandler | 1 | 24 | 2011 | Saints |
| Andrus Peat | Corona del Sol | 1 | 13 | 2015 | Saints |
| Tyeler Davison | Desert Mountain | 5 | 154 | 2015 | Saints |
| Marcel Jones | Browne | 7 | 234 | 2012 | Saints |
| Prince Amukamara | Apollo | 1 | 19 | 2011 | Giants |
| Devon Kennard | Desert Vista | 5 | 174 | 2014 | Giants |
| Zach Miller | Desert Vista | 2 | 38 | 2007 | Raiders |
| Chaz Schilens | Highland | 7 | 226 | 2008 | Raiders |
| Markus Wheaton | Chandler | 3 | 79 | 2013 | Steelers |
| Kyle Williams | Chaparral | 6 | 206 | 2010 | 49ers |
| Tyler Schmitt | Cactus | 6 | 189 | 2008 | Seahawks |
| Dexter Davis | Thunderbird | 7 | 236 | 2010 | Seahawks |
| Michael Smith | Sunnyside | 7 | 212 | 2012 | Buccaneers |
| Taylor Lewan | Chaparral | 1 | 11 | 2014 | Titans |
| Joel Filani | Paradise Valley | 6 | 188 | 2007 | Titans |
| Trent Murphy | Brophy College Prep | 2 | 47 | 2014 | Redskins |
Jason P. Skoda, a former Arizona Republic sports writer and current Prep Sports Director for Times Media Group, is a 20-year sports writing veteran. Contact him at jskoda1024@aol.com.
