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Luigs reaps benefits from senior season at Arkansas
Harold McIlvain II
Issue date: 4/29/09 Section: Sports
Being selected by the Bengals wasn't a surprise for Luigs. He said it was a possibility after being interviewed by the organization at the combine and when a Bengals coach came to the Arkansas Pro Day.
"To play in the NFL has been a dream of mine," Luigs said. "Having the opportunity to play for such a good organization is an exciting time in my life."
Luigs said he looks forward to the challenge of playing in the NFL.
"If you look at the talent level in the NFL, there are grown men playing," Luigs said. "I hope the SEC prepared me."
It was a possibility for Luigs to be selected a round earlier than the projected range of the fourth-to-sixth round after three centers were drafted in the first day of the draft.
But Luigs didn't have to wait too much during the second day of the draft.
"It's tough," Luigs said of the waiting process. "At the same time those taken before me are good ballplayers. I was glad to see them go and get the opportunity, but I'm glad it all has worked out for me to come to Cincinnati."
But Luigs wasn't the only Razorback to have an opportunity to extend his playing career.
Fellow offensive lineman Jose Valdez signed with the Atlanta Flacons as an undrafted free agent. Defensive back Jamar Love fielded multiple offers but decided to play for the New England Patriots.
The New York Jets, who have one active tight end on roster, added depth with the signing of Andrew Davie. The Jets also invited quarterback Casey Dick to try out for the team. Quarterback Alex Mortensen agreed to terms with the Tennessee Titans.
"To play in the NFL has been a dream of mine," Luigs said. "Having the opportunity to play for such a good organization is an exciting time in my life."
Luigs said he looks forward to the challenge of playing in the NFL.
"If you look at the talent level in the NFL, there are grown men playing," Luigs said. "I hope the SEC prepared me."
It was a possibility for Luigs to be selected a round earlier than the projected range of the fourth-to-sixth round after three centers were drafted in the first day of the draft.
But Luigs didn't have to wait too much during the second day of the draft.
"It's tough," Luigs said of the waiting process. "At the same time those taken before me are good ballplayers. I was glad to see them go and get the opportunity, but I'm glad it all has worked out for me to come to Cincinnati."
But Luigs wasn't the only Razorback to have an opportunity to extend his playing career.
Fellow offensive lineman Jose Valdez signed with the Atlanta Flacons as an undrafted free agent. Defensive back Jamar Love fielded multiple offers but decided to play for the New England Patriots.
The New York Jets, who have one active tight end on roster, added depth with the signing of Andrew Davie. The Jets also invited quarterback Casey Dick to try out for the team. Quarterback Alex Mortensen agreed to terms with the Tennessee Titans.
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