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NDSUmulligan
05-03-2011, 02:12 AM
Josh Gatlin has been selected in the UFL draft by the Sacramento Mountain Lions coached by Dennis green.

From Twitter:
UFLDennisGreen Dennis Green
by theUFL
With the 3rd pick in the 9th Round the @SacMtnLions select North Dakota St CB Josh Gatlin. #UFLDraft cc: @theUFL
onbison09
05-03-2011, 02:18 AM
So what's he going to do? Wait for a free agent spot?
imabison
05-03-2011, 02:20 AM
So what's he going to do? Wait for a free agent spot?

I think Josh needs to make the absolute best of this opportunity, it could be huge for him when NFL gets off the stone and comes to their senses.
NDSUmulligan
05-03-2011, 02:21 AM
I'm not positive on this, but I saw it mentioned elsewhere that players drafted by the UFL have their rights owned by that team in the UFL, but can sign as NFL free agents when the lockout ends.
DjKyRo
05-03-2011, 02:52 AM
Not the destination we were hoping for but hey, how many of us are getting paid to play football? Congratulations, Josh! Well-deserved!
onbison09
05-03-2011, 02:57 AM
I'm not positive on this, but I saw it mentioned elsewhere that players drafted by the UFL have their rights owned by that team in the UFL, but can sign as NFL free agents when the lockout ends.

That's what I was wondering.
NDSUFan_Sav
05-03-2011, 03:10 AM
Not the destination we were hoping for but hey, how many of us are getting paid to play football? Congratulations, Josh! Well-deserved!

no it's not, but with the lockout no one can be picked up through free agency so this is the only way he can go for now until the lockout is over, but I'm guessing you knew that and just wish he could get picked up now and that's what you were getting at.
DjKyRo
05-03-2011, 04:34 AM
no it's not, but with the lockout no one can be picked up through free agency so this is the only way he can go for now until the lockout is over, but I'm guessing you knew that and just wish he could get picked up now and that's what you were getting at.

Yes, that's what I was getting at. I'd be surprised if the UFL is still in business in 5-10 years, much less an avenue for a player to have a long, successful career (though I have to imagine it's been done). My point is that Josh has a very real opportunity in front of him and I wish him the best of luck in proving himself.
EndZoneQB
05-03-2011, 12:46 PM
Yes, that's what I was getting at. I'd be surprised if the UFL is still in business in 5-10 years, much less an avenue for a player to have a long, successful career (though I have to imagine it's been done). My point is that Josh has a very real opportunity in front of him and I wish him the best of luck in proving himself.

If this lockout continues, look for the UFL to take a serious bite out of the NFL viewership. I know I'd watch the UFL.
Bison bison
05-03-2011, 01:28 PM
Gatlin has the skills to make the most of a year or two in the UFL which should be enough time for the NFL to get its collective sh#t together.
99Bison
05-03-2011, 06:08 PM
FYI, only about 5 players are drafted per round:
http://sports.espn.go.com/extra/ufl/news/story?id=6470810

There was 52 in all.
Twentysix
05-03-2011, 08:33 PM
alot of these guys are listed on NFL teams. Adrian peterson for example is listed as playing for the seahawks in 09.
TheDoctor
07-26-2011, 04:56 AM
Per Facebook, Josh got a call today and is headed somewhere. Where, I can't figure out. ;)
cbline
07-26-2011, 12:06 PM
Per Facebook, Josh got a call today and is headed somewhere. Where, I can't figure out. ;)

Great news!! Can't wait to hear final confirmation.
Bison"FANatic"
07-26-2011, 01:41 PM
Great to here hear he is going to get his shot!!!! Now hopefully he can stick.
ndsubison1
07-26-2011, 05:48 PM
rumor is gatlin is going to new orleans
North Side
07-26-2011, 06:10 PM
That be sweet! Is Humber still there too?
Twentysix
07-26-2011, 06:42 PM
I believe he is.
TAILG8R
07-26-2011, 07:07 PM
Link to post about Gatlin to Saints (http://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/2011/7/26/2295361/saints-sign-cornerback-josh-gatlin)
KSBisonFan
07-27-2011, 05:30 PM
It's out on GoBison.com too. Congrats and good luck!
IzzyFlexion
07-27-2011, 11:33 PM
I'd like to see Thundar rockin' the long black dreads.
DjKyRo
07-28-2011, 12:01 AM
Izzy raises a good point - with Brendin Pierre off the team, but Ariel Boyd replacing him, who replaces Gatlin as our go-to dreads guy?
Hammersmith
08-04-2011, 05:12 AM
released

http://bisonmedia.areavoices.com/2011/08/03/season-preview-with-craig-bohl/
DjKyRo
08-23-2011, 07:56 AM
Four of the top six corners on the Giants' roster have gone down with injury in two preseason games. Could Josh get picked up?