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Saturday, April 24, 2010
Coleman, Spitler go in seventh round
Two local products from Ohio State were picked in the seventh round of the NFL draft today.
Strong safety Kurt Coleman, a 5-foot-10, 192-pound Northmont High School graduate, was chosen by the Philadelphia Eagles with pick No. 244. He’s the third defensive back and ninth defensive player taken in the draft by Philly.
Linebacker Austin Spitler, a 6-3, 235-pound Bellbrook grad, was nabbed by the Miami Dolphins with pick No. 252. The fourth linebacker taken by Miami, Spitler started for the Buckeyes as a senior last season after backing up James Laurinaitis fior three years.
