Sentence examples for picking defensive from inspiring English sources

The Giants added a second layer to their thin defensive line in the first two rounds of the draft, picking defensive tackle William Joseph in the first round before taking Umenyiora in the second.

With the 34th pick, their first of the day, the Patriots picked defensive back Patrick Chung.

In the 1996 draft, Parcells wanted to pick defensive end Tony Brackens while Grier wanted wide receiver Terry Glenn.

The Giants, wrecked in their playoff collapse against San Francisco on Jan . 5because of a lack of depth on the defensive line, picked defensive end Osi Umenyiora of Troy State in the second round.

The Jets, who had four selections in the first round, met their need for help on the defensive line by picking Tennessee defensive end Shaun Ellis at No. 12 even though some teams had rated him lower in the first round.

Reshef's forces engaged the Egyptians from long range, picking off defensive positions from afar, while using alternate fire and movement to advance to the crossroads.

They used almost their entire draft this year on defense, including two first-round picks – defensive end Chandler Jones and linebacker Don't'a Hightower — and both are making impacts.

Their first-round draft pick, defensive lineman Quinton Coples, flourished.

One is the team's top draft pick, defensive end Shaun Ellis.

Fourth consecutive season Florida has had a first-round draft pick defensive player.

The first-round picks, defensive end Shaun Ellis and linebacker John Abraham, are signed and ready to compete for playing time.