NFL draft
By Daily Bruin Staff
April 22, 1998 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 23, 1998
NFL draft
Bruin trio chosen in NFL draft
Three Bruins were taken in this weekend’s National Football
League draft.
All three of them were picked later than expected – but they
became professionals nonetheless.
Defensive back Shaun Williams was chosen by the New York Giants
with the 24th pick in the first round.
"I was happy," Williams said. "I’m just happy to be in New York.
It’s a great city. They’re a young and up-and-coming team and I’m
happy to be a part of it."
Skip Hicks became his division rival when he was selected by the
Washington Redskins in the third round (the 69th overall pick).
Chad Overhauser, the first-team All-American offensive lineman,
was picked by the Chicago Bears with the 28th pick of the seventh
round.
Other draft hopefuls Jim McElroy, Weldon Forde, Brian Willmer,
and Danjuan Magee remained unselected, however, and will have to
search for free agent contracts.
