In this episode, John sits down with 2009 #7 overall pick Darius Heyward-Bey looks back at his college recruitment, why he chose Maryland, deciding to turn pro, inside the agent selection process, his life-changing NFL combine performance, why he thinks he could have run faster than his 4.30 40, the draft day surprise of getting picked #7 by the Raiders, meeting Al Davis, the chaos at the time in Oakland, why it was important for him to become a key role player with the Steelers.

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In this episode, John sits down with 2009 #7 overall pick Darius Heyward-Bey looks back at his college recruitment, why he chose Maryland, deciding to turn pro, inside the agent selection process, his life-changing NFL combine performance, why he thinks he could have run faster than his 4.30 40, the draft day surprise of getting picked #7 by the Raiders, meeting Al Davis, the chaos at the time in Oakland, why it was important for him to become a key role player with the Steelers.Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnMiddlekauff">John on Twitter</a> and <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/3-and-out-with-john-middlekauff/id1352730623?mt=2">SUBSCRIBE</a> now to get all the latest content!! Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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3 and Out - Former #7 Overall Pick Darrius Heyward-Bey on Crushing the Combine, Al Davis Draft Shocker, Misconceptions

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