By: Brandon

Former Gator wide receiver Percy Harvin was the 22nd pick of the first round by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2009 NFL draft on Saturday. Harvin is now the fourth player who Urban Meyer has coaches to be drafted in the first round and should look forward to adding a few more in the 2010 draft.

Harvin is now the 32nd receiver to be drafted out of the University Of Florida. The last Gator player to be drafted to the Vikings was Ciatrick Fason back in 2005.

The Vikings made a wise choice. Another speedster to add on the Vikings roster along with Adrian Peterson. In the interview with the Vikings coach, it seemed that he was very satisfied with the pick.

In Harvins three seasons at Florida, he recorded over 1,800 rushing yards and 1,900 receiving and 32 total touchdowns.

I don’t really think his situation where he tested positive for marijuana held him back from getting drafted any later. He still managed to get drafted in the first round.

But watch out for Harvin on the field this year. Minnesota will look forward into using Harvin as a receiver and running back.

Other Gators who still have not yet been drafted are tight end Cornelius Ingram who sat out the 2008 season due to an ACL knee injury, wide receiver Louis Murphy, and offensive tackle Jason Watkins who all could possibly be selected in today’s draft.