Auburn Football: Tez Doolittle Top Pick In the NFL Draft 2009

As Terrell Owens would say, "Getcha popcorn ready" because this is the year that the underdogs, the players least expected, the players who have not received much publicity or praise, will rise.

Millions of fans from across the nation will gather with friends and families to witness the future of football change before their eyes. It's about that time again. On April 25-26, the NFL Draft 2009 will occur.

For former Auburn defensive player Tez Doolittle, it's his year for the spotlight; it's his time to shine.

While playing for the Auburn Tigers, Doolittle demonstrated himself as the ultimate man hunter, tackling his prey with full force at ever chance he received.

During his college football career with the Auburn Tigers, Doolittle suffered injuries that could have stopped his entire career, but he seems to still be pressing forward awaiting draft day.

Although anyone would agree that Doolittle has talent, he was not selected for the NFL Scouting Combine.

Every year, a select few draft-eligible players are invited to the NFL Scouting Combine where officials from each NFL team evaluate the players for possible drafting.

As anyone could imagine, being one of those select few is hard to come by, even if your college career performances were outstanding.

Former Auburn players like Sen'Derrick Marks, Tyronne Green, and Jerraud Powers have been deemed by many to earn a spot in the draft and were all invited to the NFL Scouting Combine.

Despite not receiving an invite to Combine, Doolittle showed determination at Auburn’s Pro-day, where skills and effort caught the attention of many. I would not be surprised if Doolittle is among the top picks for the draft. Only time will tell.