No ASU players drafted for first time since 1960

Published Apr. 27, 2013 9:33 p.m. ET

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Arizona State saw no players selected in the NFL Draft for the first time since 1960, though a number of players agreed to terms with teams on undrafted-free-agent contracts.

Linebacker Brandon Magee, safety Keelan Johnson and punter Josh Hubner had hopes of being selected, but none of the three were taken in the draft's 254 picks.

Magee, who was projected to be picked somewhere between the fifth and seventh rounds, tweeted after the draft that he had signed a free-agent contract with the Dallas Cowboys, who hosted him for a visit before the draft.

Magee's stock likely suffered from his injury history and size. The 5-foot-11 linebacker suffered an Achilles injury that cost him the 2011 season. He returned for his senior season in 2012 to lead the ASU defense but suffered an elbow injury in the Sun Devils' final game of the season, the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl. He led ASU in 2012 with 113 tackles, 81 solo, and tallied 6.5 sacks on his way to second-team All-Pac-12 honors.

Johnson, who finished his senior season with five interceptions and 13 passes defended, confirmed he will sign with the Miami Dolphins.

"I haven't really sat down and thought about it yet," Johnson said. "It's definitely exciting."

Hubner said he was not yet sure where he would sign but was in discussions with multiple teams.

ASU offensive lineman Brice Schwab tweeted "Time to go to work!" with a Tampa Bay Buccaneers logo attached. ASU cornerback Deveron Carr is also reportedly headed to Tampa Bay, though he declined to confirm reports.

Meanwhile, ASU running back Cameron Marshall confirmed that he will join Johnson with the Dolphins. Marshall saw his role with the Sun Devils reduced in his senior year and would have likely been drafted following a strong junior season. Still, Marshall was excited and emotional about his opportunity in Miami.

"It's an emotional high," Marshall said. "I'm grateful for the opportunity they're giving me."

Marshall said he was a little surprised at his opportunity because he had not worked out for any team and had not previously talked to the Dolphins.

"I'm just look forward to the opportunity working with them," Marshall said. "First things first, I'm trying to make the team and make an impact any way I can."

ASU wide receiver/return specialist Jamal Miles, whose role was limited last season following ASU's coaching change, confirmed that he plans to sign with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

"It's a big relief right now," Miles said. "At the end of the day, it's a relief it's to know I'll get a chance."

Fellow ASU wide receiver/kick returner Rashad Ross, who collected the most receiving yards among ASU's true receivers last season, tweeted that he planned to sign with the Tennessee Titans.

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