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The 16th-annual NFL Rookie Premiere officially begins today in Los Angeles, CA. and runs through the weekend. Thirty-six of the top 2012 NFL Draft picks, including Denver Broncos rookies QB Brock Osweiler and RB Ronnie Hillman will make their professional debut at the event sponsored by Nike
The rookies will wear professional jerseys for the first time – and be the first class to sport Nike’s new uniforms – as they participate in photo shoots at the Rose Bowl by trading card companies Panini America and Topps.
Take a look at Brock Osweiler’s signed Inscription card
Additional sponsors for the Rookie Premiere include Verizon, Pepsi Max, EA SPORTS, TheraPearl and our own SB Nation.
Here is the Agenda
One Team, One Community:
Thursday, May 17
NFL players past, present and future come together to make a difference in local communities.
- NFLPA Rookie Premiere presented by Nike Fitness Challenge, 10 a.m. – noon
NFL players and volunteers will conduct a healthy lifestyle and fitness program for 200 high school students.
Site: Alexander Hamilton High School. 2955 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles
NFLPA Premiere League Flag Football Game:
Friday, May 18, 5:30 – 8 p.m.
Football fans will get an up-close look at NFL stars of the present and future as Hollywood celebrities and former NFL players compete in the NFLPA Premiere League Flag Football Game at UCLA North Athletic Field. Gates open at 5 p.m., and the event is free of charge and open to the public.
Site: UCLA North Athletic Field. 110 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles
Saturday Night Lights:
Saturday, May 19, 9:30 – 11:30 p.m.
The media is invited to interview the NFL’s brightest new stars on the red carpet. This exclusive wrap party is sponsored by Nike and Verizon and will bring together players past, present and future to celebrate the 2012 NFLPA Rookie Premiere.
Site: Colony Hollywood. 1743 North Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles
Here is the list of Participants at the Rookie Premiere
LAST NAME |
FIRST NAME |
POS |
SCHOOL |
TEAM |
Adams | Joe |
WR |
Arkansas |
|
Allen | Dwayne |
TE |
Clemson |
|
Blackmon | Justin |
WR |
Oklahoma State |
|
Broyles | Ryan |
WR |
Oklahoma |
|
Egnew | Michael |
TE |
Missouri |
|
Fleener | Coby |
TE |
Stanford |
Colts |
Floyd | Michael |
WR |
Notre Dame |
|
Foles | Nick |
QB |
Arizona |
|
Givens | Chris |
WR |
Wake Forest |
|
Graham | T.J. |
WR |
North Carolina State |
|
Griffin | Robert, III |
QB |
Baylor |
|
Hill | Stephen |
WR |
Georgia Tech |
|
Hillman | Ronnie |
RB |
San Diego State |
Broncos |
Hilton | T.Y. |
WR |
Florida International |
Colts |
James | LaMichael |
RB |
Oregon |
|
Jeffery | Alshon |
WR |
South Carolina |
|
Jenkins | A.J. |
WR |
Illinois |
49ers |
Luck | Andrew |
QB |
Stanford |
Colts |
Martin | Doug |
RB |
Boise State |
|
Miller | Lamar |
RB |
Miami (FL) |
Dolphins |
Osweiler | Brock |
QB |
Arizona State |
Broncos |
Pead | Isaiah |
RB |
Cincinnati |
Rams |
Pierce | Bernard |
RB |
Temple |
|
Posey | DeVier |
WR |
Ohio State |
|
Quick | Brian |
WR |
Appalachian State |
Rams |
Randle | Rueben |
WR |
Louisiana State |
|
Richardson | Trent |
RB |
Alabama |
|
Sanu | Mohamed |
WR |
Rutgers |
|
Tannehill | Ryan |
QB |
Texas A&M |
Dolphins |
Toon | Nick |
WR |
Wisconsin |
|
Turbin | Robert |
RB |
Utah State |
|
Weeden | Brandon |
QB |
Oklahoma State |
Browns |
Wilson | David |
RB |
Virginia Tech |
Giants |
Wilson | Russell |
QB |
Wisconsin |
Seahawks |
Wright | Jarius |
WR |
Arkansas |
|
Wright | Kendall |
WR |
Baylor |
This event looks like it would be a blast to attend. I hope some of you members who abide in Southern California can attend and report on this event.
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