Griz Football & The NFL Draft

Could somebody please put together a quick list of the Griz Players that have been drafted in the past (10) or so years? I think we had a hell of a streak going unitl a year or two ago, when Dan Moore was really our only possible option, but did not end up getting drafted. Obviously Jordan got us back on track last year, and hopefully Wags continues the streak again for us again this year.

I remember seeing in recent years, that we had more players drafted than teams like Texas and Ohio St. which blows me away! Getting players drafted into the NFL is a huge selling point to new recruits. I would love to see a list with how many consecutive years (recently) we have had a player drafted. If I had more time on my hands I would do it, but I don't!

Go Griz!

Feel free to update this list. This is what I have found so far, and still researching.

2015: --
2014: Jordan Tripp (Dolphins - Round 5, 171th Overall)
2012: Trumaine Johnson (Rams - Round 3, 65th Overall)
2011: Jimmy Wilson (Dolphins - 7th Round)
2010: Schann Schillinger (6th Round, 171st Overall)
Marc Mariani (Titans - 7th Round, 222 Overall)
2008: Kroy Biermann (Falcons - 5th Round, 154th Overall)
2005: Justin Green (Ravens - 5th Round, 158th Overall)

Drafted Griz players that I recall.

Marc Mariani - Titans
Schann Schillenger - Falcons
Jimmy Wilson - Dolphins
Justin Green - Ravens
Kroy Biermann - Falcons
Jordan Tripp - Dolphins
Trumaine Johnson - Rams

The others in the league right now like Coyle, Carps, Poehls, & Kistler were all free agent signings

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Montana_Grizzlies_in_the_NFL_Draft

Not pretty, but here is a rough list from wikipedia:
Year,Round,Pick in round,Overall pick,Player,Team, Position
2014, 5, 31, 171, Jordan Tripp, Miami Dolphins, LB
2012, 3, 2, 65, Trumaine Johnson, St. Louis Rams, DB
2012, 7, 15, 222, Caleb McSurdy, Dallas Cowboys, LB
2011, 7, 32, 235, Jimmy Wilson, Miami Dolphins, DB
2010, 6, 2, 171, Shann Schillinger, Atlanta Falcons, DB
2010, 7, 15, 222, Marc Mariani, Tennessee Titans, WR
2008, 5, 19, 154, Kroy Biermann, Atlanta Falcons, LB
2008, 6, 38, 204, Lex Hilliard, Miami Dolphins, RB
2005, 5, 22, 158, Justin Green, Baltimore Ravens, RB
2004, 7, 6, 207, Dylan McFarland, Buffalo Bills, T

Hey guys, I compiled this big ol list for Sunday's edition of the Missoulian, but it got cut when Wagenmann wasn't drafted. Thought you might like it now: http://missoulian.com/sports/college/montana/football/a-history-of-grizzlies-in-the-nfl-and-afl-draft/article_44a5d853-c2c0-504b-8b49-61ff59d19935.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


The University of Montana has had 49 football players taken in the pro football draft in the league's history. The following is a full list of Grizzlies drafted (with round and selection number) compiled using pro-football-reference.com:
Player---Team---Year
LB Jordan Tripp (5, 171)---Miami---2014
CB Trumaine Johnson (3, 65)---St. Louis---2012
LB Caleb McSurdy (7, 222)---Dallas---2012
DB Jimmy Wilson (7, 235)---Miami---2011
DB Shann Schillinger (6, 171)---Atlanta---2010
WR Marc Mariani (7, 222)---Tennessee---2010
DE Kroy Biermann (5, 154)---Atlanta---2008
RB Lex Hilliard (6, 204)---Miami---2008
RB Justin Green (5, 158)---Baltimore---2005
OT Dylan McFarland (7, 207)---Buffalo---2004
OT Scott Curry (6, 203)---Green Bay---1999
OT Scott Gragg (2, 54)---New York Giants---1995
OT Larry Clarkson (8, 219)---San Francisco---1988
DT Pat Foster (9, 231)---Los Angeles Rams---1988
P Mike Rice (8, 214)---New York Jets---1987
QB Brent Pease (11, 295)---Minnesota---1987
LB Brian Salonen (10, 278)---Dallas---1984
TE Rocky Klever (9, 247)---New York Jets---1982
OG Rich Burtness (12, 332)---Dallas---1982
C Guy Bingham (10, 260)---New York Jets---1980
OG Terry Falcon (8, 198)---New England---1978
DE Walt Brett (4, 102)---Atlanta---1976
LB Ron Rosenberg (13, 326)---Cincinnati---1975
DE Cliff Burnett (10, 239)---San Diego---1973
LB Jim Hann (16, 396)---St. Louis Cardinals---1973
OT Barry Darrow (17, 422)---San Diego---1973
DT Steve Okoniewski (2, 41)---Atlanta---1972
OT Willie Postler (9, 212)---Houston Oilers---1972
DB Roy Robinson (9, 220)---Atlanta---1970
OG Tuufuli Uperesa (16, 396)---Philadelphia---1970
FL Ron Baines (10, 235)---Buffalo---1969
RB Brian Magnuson (8, 203)---Washington---1968
OT Wayne Becker (13, 197)---Chicago Bears---1966
DT Mike Tilleman (12, 163)---Minnesota---1965
DB Terry Dillon (18, 137)---Oakland---1963*
LB Gary Schwertfeger (12, 92)---Oakland---1962*
OT John Gregor (18, 247)---Detroit---1961
E Terry Hurley (16, 190)---Chicago Cardinals---1957
B Don Brant (15, 174)---Philadelphia---1956
OT Jim Murray (28, 336)---Los Angeles Rams---1953
E Hal Maus (30, 360)---Detroit---1953
E Ray Bauer (14, 161)---Green Bay---1951
OG Bob Hanson (22, 264)---Chicago Bears---1951
B Tom Kingsford (24, 281)---San Francisco---1951
B Bill Lazetich (16, 147)---Detroit---1939
OG Aldo Forte (21, 191)---Chicago Bears---1939
B Milt Popovich (2, 15)---Chicago Cardinals---1938
E Paul Szakash (7, 56)---Detroit---1938
OG Len Noyes (8, 63)---Brooklyn Dodgers---1938
*AFL team

Many listed competed in the Pacific Coast Conference and the Skyline Conference.

Spanky said:

Many listed competed in the Pacific Coast Conference and the Skyline Conference.

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Wasn't it still Griz football then?

Anyone have a list of Griz who played in the NFL, i.e. those who made the team for the regular season, underrated or drafted?

Len Noyes lost his starting job when they signed Pee Wee Reese and then was cut when they signed Jackie Robinson and a young Roy Campanella, another victim of our Politically correct culture. LOL

Griz!ron said:

Anyone have a list of Griz who played in the NFL, i.e. those who made the team for the regular season, underrated or drafted?

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Here's a current link to all the players from Montana and their NFL career stats.
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/montana/index.htm?mobile=false" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

alabamagrizzly said:

Griz!ron said:

Anyone have a list of Griz who played in the NFL, i.e. those who made the team for the regular season, underrated or drafted?

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Here's a current link to all the players from Montana and their NFL career stats.
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/montana/index.htm?mobile=false" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Just noticed Brock Coyle is missing.

SaskGriz said:

Len Noyes lost his starting job when they signed Pee Wee Reese and then was cut when they signed Jackie Robinson and a young Roy Campanella, another victim of our Politically correct culture. LOL

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Did you really just post that? Jeez.... Give me a break.....

BWahlberg said:

Drafted Griz players that I recall.

Marc Mariani - Titans
Schann Schillenger - Falcons
Jimmy Wilson - Dolphins
Justin Green - Ravens
Kroy Biermann - Falcons
Jordan Tripp - Dolphins
Trumaine Johnson - Rams

The others in the league right now like Coyle, Carps, Poehls, & Kistler were all free agent signings

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FA signing, still in the league...Colt Anderson - Colts