Haggins selected in first round of "Quest 4 Best Draft" by National Champions
Published on March 12, 2015 under X-League (X-League) News Release
PALM HARBOR, FL --- Florida State wide receiver Jarad Haggins, a former Lakeland scholastic standout, was the first round pick of the X-League National Champion Florida Marine Raiders when 60 outstanding USA College Football All-Americans were selected over six rounds in the "Quest 4 Best Draft" held March 10, as the 10 franchises of the X-League Indoor Football added quality depth to their pre-season camps as the teams prepare to open the XLIF regular season on March 28, 2015.
Haggins excelled in the USA College Football Bowl played in Jackson, MS on January 10, 2015, hauling in a game-high seven aerials for 103 yards that included a 41-yard touchdown reception."We are excited to seeing what Jarad will do in camp, as we know his potential on the field has yet been fulfilled by any measure". said Michael Mink CEO
Each franchise began the draft making a territorial draft of a player from a college within its state borders. The next four rounds offered choices of the 95 senior standouts who participated in the 2015 USA College Football Bowl on the MLK National Holiday in Jackson, MS and the final selection was a provisional pick from the 2014 USA College Football All-American teams at four levels (FCS - Division II - Division III - NAIA).
PLEASE NOTE
USA College Football has begun soliciting nominations for its 28th Annual Pre-Season All-American Teams. Please submit your candidates (Name, Position, Class, Height, Weight, Honors) ASAP to: collegesportsintheusa@gmail.com . All seniors nominated will be placed on the 2016 USA Football Bowl Watch List and be eligible for next year's draft.Any questions, call Dennis Wilson - 973-364-0605.
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