Homeless Teen Heads to Ravens

Offensive tackle Oher is 23rd pick of NFL draft

By Jason Farago, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 26, 2009 9:52 AM CDT

(Newser) – A homeless teen turned All-American football player is headed to the NFL. The Baltimore Ravens yesterday traded up to choose Mississippi offensive tackle Michael Oher as the 23rd pick of this year's draft, reports the Baltimore Sun. "It's been a long journey," said... Read full story »

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