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The University of Mississippi Athletics
Dolphins Pick Wade In Second Round Of NFL Draft
4/15/2000 | Football
April 15, 2000
OXFORD, Miss. -- Ole Miss offensive tackle Todd Wade was chosen by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of the National Football League draft late Saturday, while the Pittsburgh Steelers took Rebel defensive tackle Kendrick Clancy in the third round.
Miami, which didn't have a first round selection, made Wade its first pick of the draft, which was the 22nd of the second round and 53rd overall.
"I've very excited," Wade said. "Miami has always been one of my favorite teams. I've always wanted to go there. When the second round hit, I actually put on my Miami hat. It's great to be a Dolphin."
Wade will report to Miami on April 27th for mini-camp.
"They're looking for a power tackle and try to establish the running game," Wade said. "My objective is to go in there and play."
Wade will be joining former Ole Miss defensive tackle Tim Bowens at Miami. "I saw Tim when I went down to Miami for a visit," Wade said.
A 6-7, 330 pounder, Wade earned four letters during his career with Ole Miss as he made second team All-America and first team All-SEC in 1999. He is a third generation Rebel. His father and grandfather both played at Ole Miss. His brother, Justin, currently plays for the Rebels.
Pittsburgh made Clancy the 10th pick of the third round and 72nd overall selection.
"It's like a dream come true," Clancy said of being selected by the Steelers. "I've worked hard to get to this point. I think it's a good team for me. They want me to play nose guard. That's a good position for me. They have a good nose guard now, but if I go in there and work hard I can work myself into the lineup."
After transferring to Ole Miss from East Central (Miss.) Community College, Clancy earned two letters at Ole Miss. He was a second team All-America selection and a first team All-SEC pick in 1999.
In his two years with the Rebels, Clancy was credited with 104 tackles, caused four fumbles, and had eight and one-half quarterback sacks for a minus 41yards. He was the Defensive Player of the Game in the 1998 Sanford Independence Bowl when Ole Miss defeated Texas Tech, 35-18, in David Cutcliffe's debut as head coach of the Rebels.
Clancy, a 6-1 1/2, 270 pounder, will report to Pittsburgh on April 26.
"We are excited for both Todd and Kendrick," Cutcliffe said. "They worked so hard to put themselves into a position to be a high NFL draft pick. We wish them the very best. They were so important to our success here at Ole Miss and we'll be anxious to follow their careers at the next level."
