Tuesday Jan 19, 2010

NEW YORK (AP) -- All-American defensive backs Eric Berry of
Tennessee and Joe Haden of Florida are among a record-tying 53
non-seniors eligible for this year's NFL draft.

The list was released by the league Tuesday. It also includes
All-American defensive end Derrick Morgan of Georgia Tech, tight
end Aaron Hernandez of Florida, linebacker Rolando McClain of
Alabama and wide receiver Golden Tate of Notre Dame.

The 53 players match the previous high in 2008 but is a lower
number than many projections. With the NFL and the players union in
negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement and the
potential for a rookie wage scale being implemented, more juniors
were expected to declare for this year's draft.

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