Northstars in the NFL
Northstar Football League
Larry Nels (North Syracuse High School - class of 66') - Drafted in the 12th round (298th overall pick) by the N.Y. Giants in the 1970 NFL Draft! Other notables in the same draft that year were: Terry Bradshaw & Mike Holmgren!
Mandel Robinson (North Syracuse High School - class of 77') - Drafted in the 12th round (321st overall pick) by the Denver Broncos in the 1981 NFL Draft! Other notables in the same draft that year were: Lawrence Taylor, Mike Singletary & Ronnie Lott!
JR Johnson (CNS High School - class of 97') - Signed with Baltimore Ravens through free agency in 1997!
Curtis Johnson (CNS High School - class of 03') - Signed with the Indianapolis Colts through free agency in 2008 and has made the roster! 2009 Curtis was released by the Colts and picked up by the Cowboys.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?playerId=11550
Tyvon Branch (CNS High School - class of 04') - Drafted in the 4th round (100th overall pick) by the Oakland Raiders in the 2008 NFL Draft and is currently a starting safety!
http://www.syracuse.com/today/index.ssf/2009/08/former_ciceronorth_syracuse_st.html
Larry Nels (DT) was drafted by the NY Giants in 1970!
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Mandel Robinson (TB) was drafted by the Denver Broncos in 1981!
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JR Johnson (LB) signed as a free agent with the Baltimore Ravens in 1997!
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Curtis Johnson (DE/LB) signed as a free agent w/ the Colts in 2008 & is now a Cowboy in 2009!
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Tyvon Branch (SS/KR) was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in 2008!
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Tyvon Branch # 33 (Class of 04') tackles LT of the Chargers in 2009
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Curtis Johnson #60 (class of 03') rushes Atlanta QB in pre-season game
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- Mandel Robinson - 1981 NFL Draft Transactions
- Curtis Johnson Combine Notes & Evaluation
- Dallas Cowboys Official Site
- Tyvon Branch Combine Notes & Evaluation
- Oakland Raiders Official Site
- NFL Official Site