Corey Adams striving for spot in NFL

April 28, 20112:43 p.m.

Corey Adams knows the odds are against him.

It’s not everyday that a NFL team decides to use a draft pick on a long snapper. Sure, it’s happened before. But most teams would rather wait until the draft ends and acquire specialists as undrafted free agents.

Still, Adams, who was as dependable as they come on punts and kicks during his time at Kansas State, is hoping to hear his name called in the late rounds of this week’s NFL Draft.

For what it’s worth, Wildcats coach Bill Snyder thinks that might happen.

“He’s as good as I’ve been around, and I’ve never said that about anybody, I don’t think,” Snyder said. “He’s awfully good.”
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Moore happy to join Bears as 5th rounder

April 24, 20104:42 p.m.

Former Kansas State cornerback Joshua Moore heard his name called in the fifth round of the NFL Draft today.

The 5-foot-11, 188-pound defender, who left school early as a junior, is headed to the Chicago Bears as the 141st overall selection.

During his junior season with the Wildcats, Moore was the team’s top overall cornerback. His 64 tackles ranked second on the squad, and his 13 pass break ups and two interceptions helped K-State’s defense improve dramatically.

No other K-State player was chosen. But Moore is excited, and ready, to start playing at the next level.

“First of all, I would like to thank Coach Lovie Smith and his staff, the McCaskey family and everyone who drafted me and gave me the chance to be a Chicago Bear. Defensively, I feel I can come in and contribute anywhere the coaches need me to. Defense, special teams, I have to come in and contribute right away.”
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