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DAILY HERALD SECTION 2 PAGE 5 MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2016 A Cougars lose to Quad Cities: Despite 13 strikeouts from the pitching staff of the Kane County Cougars (10-7), the Quad Cities River Bandits (7-11) came away with a 3-1 victory Sunday afternoon at Fifth ird Bank Ballpark. In Cody Reed’s (0-1) Cougar debut, the left-hander struck out the side in each of the first three innings. Reed went on to collect 11 strikeouts out of his first 12 outs. e River Bandits offense knocked Reed out of the game in the sixth when they scored a pair of runs on an RBI sacrifice bunt from Daz Cameron and a Cougar error. Durant, Westbrook fined: NEW YORK — e NBA has fined Oklahoma City’s Rus- sell Westbrook and Kevin Durant for violations in Game 4 of their Western Conference playoff series. Westbrook was fined $25,000 on Sunday for directing inap- propriate language at a fan in Dallas after he was fouled by Salah Mejri on a drive to the basket during the un- der’s 119-108 victory Satur- day. Durant was penalized $15,000 for his flagrant foul 2 on Justin Anderson with 50 seconds left in the game. e under lead the series 3-1. Lecavalier confirms retirement: EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Vin- cent Lecavalier says he still plans to retire this summer, ending a 17-year NHL career after one last revitalizing sea- son with the Los Angeles Kings. Lecavalier confirmed his long-stated plans Sunday as the Kings left their train- ing complex. eir season ended with a five-game loss to the San Jose Sharks in the first round of the postseason. Lecavalier scored 949 points and won the Stanley Cup during a career that began with the Tampa Bay Light- ning, who made him the No. 1 pick in the 1998 draft. He helped the Lightning to the 2004 title, and he won the Richard Trophy in 2007 as the NHL’s top goal-scorer. He signed with the Philadel- phia Flyers in 2013, but strug- gled mightily with his new team. e Kings acquired him in January. Nats play team’s longest game: WASHINGTON — Bryce Harper tied it with a pinch- hit home run in the ninth inning, pitcher Oliver Perez put down a bunt in the 15th that kept things going and Chris Heisey homered in the 16th to give the Washing- ton Nationals a wild 6-5 win Sunday over the Minnesota Twins. At 5 hours, 56 min- utes, it was the longest regu- lar-season game in Nation- als’ history. By far one of the craziest, too. Harper was supposed to have a day off, but stepped up to lead off the ninth with Washington trail- ing 4-3 and connected for the first pinch-hit homer of his career. Former DT Brace dead at 29: SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — For- mer New England Patri- ots defensive tackle Ron Brace has died. He was 29. Brace’s cousin, Shaunta Brace, confirmed the death Sunday night to e Asso- ciated Press. She says Brace died Saturday at his home in Springfield. e cause of death wasn’t immediately known. e Patriots drafted Brace in 2009 out of Boston College. He played 39 games, starting seven, for the Pats during an injury-shortened career from 2009-12. e team released a statement Sunday saying the Spring- field native was always eager to volunteer and give back to the community. e team went on to say, “It’s difficult to believe that someone so young and in the prime of his life is no longer with us.” Pirates top D’backs in 13: PHOENIX — Arizona pitcher Shelby Miller played left field and chased after a go-ahead double by Pittsburgh’s Sean Rodriguez in the 13th inning before striking out to end the game in a 12-10 loss to the Pirates. Miller went into the outfield after shortstop Nick Ahmed was ejected in the 12th. Miller became the first Diamondbacks pitcher to play a position — the previ- ous major league pitcher to play the outfield since Colo- rado’s Jason Gurka last Sept. 15, STATS said. Paul Gold- schmidt homered twice, including a tying, two-run shot in the Arizona ninth. Neftali Feliz (1-0) wound with the win. Rodriguez lined his double off the wall in left against Evan Marshall (0-1). Sports in 60 seconds Nothing guarantees that the Bears will get a difference-making player with the 11th pick in the first round of Thursday’s draft. But based on the previous 20 years of draft history, there will be a superstar-in-waiting on the board when the Bears’ pick rolls around. It’s just a question of whether or not the Bears will correctly identify a player who turns out to be a future Pro Bowler. Even when the 11th pick in the draft has turned out to be a bust or a disappointment, there were players taken later in the first round who became impact players almost immediately in the NFL. Of course, others were busts or journeymen. Here’s a look at the last 20 players who were drafted with the 11th overall pick and the exceptional players who were taken later in the first round. The Eleventh Hour BOB LEGERE’S TAKE ON THE DRAFT 2015 Minnesota Vikings: CB Trae Waynes, Michigan State, who had just 1 start, 20 tackles in uneventful rookie season. Later in the round: No. 18 Kansas City Chiefs: CB Marcus Peters, a defensive ROY who tied for NFL lead with 8 picks, 2 for TDs. No. 22 Pittsburgh Steelers: LB Bud Dupree, who flashed early with 4 sacks but faded down the stretch. PICK NO. 18 Marcus PETERS 2014 Tennessee Titans: OT Taylor Lewan, Michigan, who had 15 starts at LT last year but future might be at RT. Later in the round: 12. New York Giants: WR Odell Beckham, who already is a superstar with 2,755 yards, 25 TDs in two years. 13. St. Louis Rams: DT Aaron Donald, a defensive Rookie of the Year who leads all DT’s over the past 2 years with 20 sacks. PICK NO. 12 Odell BECKHAM JR. 2013 San Diego Chargers: OT D.J. Fluker, Alabama, who started 43 games at 3 positions (LT, RT, RG). Later in the round: 20. Chicago Bears: OL Kyle Long, who has three Pro Bowls in three years at two positions (RG, RT). 27. Houston Texans: WR DeAndre Hopkins, who had 111 rec., 1,521 yards, 11 TDs in 2015 and he’s just 23, meaning he may just be getting started. PICK NO. 20 Kyle LONG 2012 Kansas City Chiefs: DT Dontari Poe, Memphis, who is an elite run-stuffer, Day One starter, two-time Pro Bowler. Later in the round: 12. Philadelphia Eagles: DT Fletcher Cox, a two-time all-pro with 22 sacks looking for new deal. 21. New England Patriots: DE Chandler Jones, who has 30 sacks past three years and was traded to the Cardinals in March. PICK NO. 21 Chandler JONES 2011 Houston Texans: DE J.J. Watt, Wisconsin, who has become the NFL’s best defensive player with 69 sacks in past four years. Later in the round: 14. St. Louis Rams: DE Robert Quinn, who had 40 sacks from 2012-14. The two-time Pro Bowler was hurt in 2015. 16. Washington: LB Ryan Kerrigan, who was a Pro Bowler in 2012. Has 47.5 sacks, never missed a start. PICK NO. 11 J.J. WATT 2010 San Francisco 49ers: OT Anthony Davis, Rutgers, who was a fixture at RT but retired in 2015 due to injuries. Could return. Later in the round: 14. Seattle Seahawks: S Earl Thomas, a five-time Pro Bowler with 21 interceptions. 24. Dallas Cowboys: WR Dez Bryant, who averaged 91 catches, 1,315 yards, 14 TDs from 2012-14. PICK NO. 24 Dez BRYANT 2009 Buffalo Bills: DE Aaron Maybin, Penn State, who has just 6 sacks and 36 tackles in four years. Later in the round: 15. Houston Texans: LB Brian Cushing, a ROY, Pro Bowl in 2009, and impact player despite injuries. 26. Green Bay Packers: LB Clay Matthews, who has 6 Pro Bowls, 67.5 career sacks as a defensive leader for the Packers. PICK NO. 26 Clay MATTHEWS 2008 Buffalo Bills: CB Leodis McKelvin, Troy, a 60-game starter with 13 picks. He’s a two-time all-pro KR. Later in the round: 12. Denver Broncos: OT Ryan Clady, a four-time Pro Bowler and a fixture at LT since Day One. 18. Baltimore Ravens: QB Joe Flacco, whose most recent contract — given after a Super Bowl win — has $40 million in guarantees. PICK NO. 18 Joe FLACCO 2007 San Francisco 49ers: LB Patrick Willis, Mississippi, who became one of the all-time greats with seven straight Pro Bowls. Later in the round: 12. Buffalo Bills: RB Marshawn Lynch, who became a beast with five Pro Bowls and six 1,000-yard seasons. 14. New York Jets: Darrelle Revis, who became the best cover CB of his generation and has seven Pro Bowls. PICK NO. 12 Marshawn LYNCH 2006 Denver Broncos: QB Jay Cutler, Vanderbilt, whose up- and-down career could still be peaking with Bears. He has 21 TDs and 11 picks heading into his 11th season. Later in the round: 12. Baltimore Ravens: DT Haloti Ngata, who earned five straight Pro Bowls (2009-13). 20. Kansas City Chiefs: DE-OLB Tamba Hali, who has 86 career sacks, 33 FF, and five straight Pro Bowls (2011-15). PICK NO. 11 Jay CUTLER 2005 Dallas Cowboys DE DeMarcus Ware, Troy, who has been to nine Pro Bowls and collected 134.5 career sacks. Later in the round: 24. Green Bay Packers: QB Aaron Rodgers, who has the highest career passer rating (104.1) in NFL history and a Super Bowl ring to boot. 27. Atlanta Falcons: WR Roddy White, who has 808 catches, 10,863 yards, 6 straight 1,100- yard years. PICK NO. 24 Aaron RODGERS 2004 Pittsburgh Steelers: QB Ben Roethlisberger, Miami (O.), who won two Super Bowls, is a four-time Pro Bowler and is still going. Later in the round: 14. Chicago Bears: DT Tommie Harris, who went to three Pro Bowls (2005-07) before knee injuries took a toll. 21. New England Patriots: DT Vince Wilfork, a quintessential run-stuffer who made five Pro Bowls. PICK NO. 11 Ben ROETHLISBERGER 2003 Seattle Seahawks: CB Marcus Trufant, Washington State, who has 125 starts, 21 interceptions, and made the 2007 Pro Bowl. Later in the round: 16. Pittsburgh Steelers: S Troy Polamalu, with eight Pro Bowls and 32 interceptions during his 12 seasons. 24. Dallas Cowboys: TE Dallas Clark, who has 505 career catches for 5,665 yards and 53 TDs. PICK NO. 16 Troy POLAMALU 2002 Indianapolis Colts: DE Dwight Freeney, Syracuse, with 119.5 career sacks, including 8 last year at age 35. Later in the round: 14. New York Giants: TE Jeremy Shockey, with four Pro Bowls, 547 receptions for 6,143 yards. 24. Baltimore Ravens: S Ed Reed, played for 12 years and made nine Pro Bowls and had 64 interceptions with 7 returned for TD. PICK NO. 24 Ed REED 2001 Carolina Panthers: LB Dan Morgan, Miami, who had just one Pro Bowl before injuries ended career in 2007. Later in the round: 17. Seattle Seahawks: OG Steve Hutchinson, who made 7 straight Pro Bowls (2003-09) and had 169 starts. 19. Pittsburgh Steelers: NT Casey Hampton, this immov- able middle man played 173 games over 12 seasons and made five Pro Bowls. PICK NO. 19 Casey HAMPTON 2000 New York Giants: RB Ron Dayne, Wisconsin, whose 7-year NFL career (3.8 ypc) ended up as a major disap- pointment. Later in the round: 13. New York Jets LB: John Abraham with 133.5 sacks in 192 games with three different teams. 19. Seattle Seahawks: RB Shaun Alexander, with 9,453 yards and 100 TDs in just 9 seasons. PICK NO. 19 Shaun ALEXANDER 1999 Minnesota Vikings: QB Daunte Culpepper, Central Florida, who made three Pro Bowls in first 6 seasons. Later in the round: 16. Tennessee Titans: DE Jevon Kearse, who had 36 sacks, three Pro Bowls in first three season. Final 8 seasons: 38 sacks, no Pro Bowls. 17. New England Patriots: C Damien Woody, who started 166 games with three teams and made 2002 Pro Bowl. PICK NO. 11 Daunte CULPEPPER 1998 Philadelphia Eagles: OT Tra Thomas, Florida State, who missed just 11 starts in first 11 seasons and made three Pro Bowls. Later in the round: 12. Atlanta Falcons: LB Keith Brooking, who played 225 games, made five straight Pro Bowls (2001-05). 21. Minnesota Vikings: WR Randy Moss, who had 982 catches, 15,292 yards, 156 TDs. PICK NO. 21 Randy MOSS 1996 Atlanta Falcons: CB Michael Booker, Nebraska, who started just 11 of 73 career games but had 8 picks. Later in the round: 12. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: RB Warrick Dunn, who had 10,967 rush yards, 4,339 receiving in 12 years. 13. Kansas City Chiefs: TE Tony Gonzalez, who played 17 years, collecting 1,325 catches, 15,127 yards, 111 TDs along the way. New Orleans Saints: DB Alex Molden, Oregon, who started 57 of 98 games with 12 interceptions. Later in the round: 14. Houston Oilers: RB Eddie George, who rushed for at least 1,294 yards in first 5 seasons. 19. Indianapolis Colts: WR Marvin Harrison, who had 1,102 catches, 14,580 yards, 128 TDs, and eight Pro Bowls across his 13 seasons. PICK NO. 13 Tony GONZALEZ 1997 PICK NO. 19 Marvin HARRISON
