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2010 NFL Draft: Torell Troup Credits Family, Hard Work

April 24, 2010   ·     ·   Jump to comments

Friday evening, UCF DL Torell Troup was picked 41st overall in the second round of the 2010 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills.
"It feels really good to be a member of the Bills," Troup said following the decision.
The drafting of Troup comes as the second highest UCF draft ever, with Daunte Culpepper being the only Knight drafted higher (11th overall).
Many Knights fans think Troup has been overlooked as a member of the NFL's professional defensive community.
As for Torell himself, being an overshadowed pick doesn't come with any animosity.
"I don't play a glory position," he said. "I felt like I was a bit overlooked this year. For the Bills to grab me at the beginning of the second round is a great feeling and that tells me somebody is paying attention to all the hard work I've been putting in."
Troup's current conditioning level and work ethic impressed NFL scouts at the Combine this year, which resulted in such a high pick for the lineman.
But af...

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