2000 NFL Draft
The first round of the 2000 NFL Draft started on April 15, 2000 at a cram -packed Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
The Number one overall pick was the coveted Penn State star Courtney Brown by the Cleveland Browns. His former Nittany Lion teammate LaVar Arrington went number two to the Washington Redskins. The Washington Franchise also held the third overall pick.
An injury-plagued second season, though, derailed the trajectory of the young player, and his stock value fell sharply. The Brown’s kept Courtney on their roster for five seasons, and then he played one final year in Denver before his playing career ended, according to the Pro Football Reference website.
The New York Jets set a record when they wheeled and dealed their way into four first-round draft picks.
-Top Ten Selected in the 2000 NFL Draft
1 Cleveland Browns Courtney Brown DE Penn State
2 Washington Redskins LaVar Arrington LB Penn State from New Orleans[R1 - 1]
3 Washington Redskins Chris Samuels OT Alabama from San Francisco[R1 - 2]
4 Cincinnati Bengals Peter Warrick WR Florida State
5 Baltimore Ravens Jamal Lewis RB Tennessee from Atlanta[R1 - 3]
6 Philadelphia Eagles Corey Simon DT Florida State
7 Arizona Cardinals Thomas Jones RB Virginia
8 Pittsburgh Steelers Plaxico Burress WR Michigan State
9 Chicago Bears Brian Urlacher LB New Mexico MWC
10 Baltimore Ravens Travis Taylor WR Florida
-Pro Football Hall of Fame Players from 2000 NFL Draft
To date, only one player selected in the 2000 NFL Draft has been enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Brian Urlacher, a linebacker from New Mexico, was taken 1st round, 9th overall by the Chicago Bears. His bronze bust was placed in the Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 2018.
The Number one overall pick was the coveted Penn State star Courtney Brown by the Cleveland Browns. His former Nittany Lion teammate LaVar Arrington went number two to the Washington Redskins. The Washington Franchise also held the third overall pick.
An injury-plagued second season, though, derailed the trajectory of the young player, and his stock value fell sharply. The Brown’s kept Courtney on their roster for five seasons, and then he played one final year in Denver before his playing career ended, according to the Pro Football Reference website.
The New York Jets set a record when they wheeled and dealed their way into four first-round draft picks.
-Top Ten Selected in the 2000 NFL Draft
1 Cleveland Browns Courtney Brown DE Penn State
2 Washington Redskins LaVar Arrington LB Penn State from New Orleans[R1 - 1]
3 Washington Redskins Chris Samuels OT Alabama from San Francisco[R1 - 2]
4 Cincinnati Bengals Peter Warrick WR Florida State
5 Baltimore Ravens Jamal Lewis RB Tennessee from Atlanta[R1 - 3]
6 Philadelphia Eagles Corey Simon DT Florida State
7 Arizona Cardinals Thomas Jones RB Virginia
8 Pittsburgh Steelers Plaxico Burress WR Michigan State
9 Chicago Bears Brian Urlacher LB New Mexico MWC
10 Baltimore Ravens Travis Taylor WR Florida
-Pro Football Hall of Fame Players from 2000 NFL Draft
To date, only one player selected in the 2000 NFL Draft has been enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Brian Urlacher, a linebacker from New Mexico, was taken 1st round, 9th overall by the Chicago Bears. His bronze bust was placed in the Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 2018.
NFL Attendance Record Set 2000
March 27, 2000 - The NFL officials announced that the 1999 season was the first time paid attendance reached an average of over 65,000 fans per game. It was also the first time in the League's history that paid attendance reached over 20 million for all games in a single season.
The figures showed that the NFL audience was growing, which would lead to more expansion and television revenue.
The figures showed that the NFL audience was growing, which would lead to more expansion and television revenue.
The 66th Sugar Bowl A Thriller in the Bayou in 2000
The 66th Annual Sugar Bowl, played on January 4, 2000, was a thrilling and historic college football game. It was designated as the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) National Championship Game, pitting the top two ranked teams in the country against each other:
#1 Florida State Seminoles (11-0) vs. #2 Virginia Tech Hokies (11-0)
The game lived up to the hype, with both teams showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive grit. Here's a summary of the key events:
First Half:
Florida State, led by Heisman Trophy-winning wide receiver Peter Warrick and quarterback Chris Weinke, started strong, building a 28-7 lead by halftime.
Warrick caught two touchdowns and returned a punt for another, showcasing his electrifying speed and playmaking ability.
Virginia Tech, spearheaded by redshirt freshman quarterback Michael Vick, struggled to contain the Seminoles' offensive attack.
Second Half:
Virginia Tech mounted a remarkable comeback, capitalizing on Florida State turnovers and Vick's dual-threat play.
Vick ran for a touchdown and threw for two others, leading the Hokies to a 29-28 lead at the end of the third quarter.
The game became a nail-biter, with both teams trading blows and the crowd at the Louisiana Superdome on the edge of their seats.
Fourth Quarter and Overtime:
In the fourth quarter, Florida State regained the lead with a touchdown pass from Weinke to Warrick.
Virginia Tech responded with a field goal with seconds remaining, sending the game into overtime.
In overtime, Florida State's defense held strong, forcing a turnover on downs.
Warrick then caught his fourth touchdown pass of the game, sealing the victory for the Seminoles.
Final Score:
Florida State 46, Virginia Tech 29
#1 Florida State Seminoles (11-0) vs. #2 Virginia Tech Hokies (11-0)
The game lived up to the hype, with both teams showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive grit. Here's a summary of the key events:
First Half:
Florida State, led by Heisman Trophy-winning wide receiver Peter Warrick and quarterback Chris Weinke, started strong, building a 28-7 lead by halftime.
Warrick caught two touchdowns and returned a punt for another, showcasing his electrifying speed and playmaking ability.
Virginia Tech, spearheaded by redshirt freshman quarterback Michael Vick, struggled to contain the Seminoles' offensive attack.
Second Half:
Virginia Tech mounted a remarkable comeback, capitalizing on Florida State turnovers and Vick's dual-threat play.
Vick ran for a touchdown and threw for two others, leading the Hokies to a 29-28 lead at the end of the third quarter.
The game became a nail-biter, with both teams trading blows and the crowd at the Louisiana Superdome on the edge of their seats.
Fourth Quarter and Overtime:
In the fourth quarter, Florida State regained the lead with a touchdown pass from Weinke to Warrick.
Virginia Tech responded with a field goal with seconds remaining, sending the game into overtime.
In overtime, Florida State's defense held strong, forcing a turnover on downs.
Warrick then caught his fourth touchdown pass of the game, sealing the victory for the Seminoles.
Final Score:
Florida State 46, Virginia Tech 29
