Miller, Clemons picked in NFL draft

It may not be as glamorous as last year, but there are a few Buffs that will have a chance to play in the NFL next year.

Just a year removed from having two players, Nate Solder and Jimmy Smith, drafted in the first round of the NFL draft, two former CU football players were drafted by NFL teams.

Graduated wide receiver Toney Clemons is congratulated by quarterback Tyler Hansen after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter of the November 12, 2011, Senior Day, win over Arizona. Clemons was drafted by the Steelers in the seventh round and Hansen was picked up by the Bengals as a free agent. (CU Independent File/James Bradbury)

Ryan Miller, former offensive lineman for the Buffs, was drafted in the fifth round by the Cleveland Browns with the 231^st overall pick in the draft.

Two rounds later, standout wide receiver Toney Clemons was drafted by his hometown team, the Pittsburgh Steelers.

While Miller and Clemons were the only Buffs drafted, a few more will have a chance to grab a spot on a professional team.

Quarterback Tyler Hansen and running back Rodney Stewart both signed free-agent contracts with the Cincinnati Bengals. Defensive tackle Conrad Obi said via Twitter that he signed with the Arizona Cardinals.

Contact CU Independent Staff Writer Mark McNeillie at [email protected].