RSR Sports Management, LLC is proud to announce that Landon Cohen, a defensive tackle from Ohio University has been drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 2008 NFL Draft. Landon was the 9th selection of the 7th Round by the Lions and the 216th pick overall. He looks forward to playing under Head Coach Rod Marinelli who is the former defensive line coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Landon is the first positional player to be drafted from Ohio University since 1947.

RSR Sports also signed three players to NFL Contracts after the 2008 NFL Draft. Jon Banks, an outside linebacker from Iowa State signed with the Buffalo Bills. Matt Hahn, a fullback from Penn State University, signed with the Oakland Raiders. He will be coached by running back coach Tom Rathman, a former Pro Bowl fullback for the San Francisco 49ers. Ben Dato, a punter/kickoff specialist has signed with the Baltimore Ravens. Ben will compete for the punting and kickoff job with the Ravens and joins another RSR client in running back Cory Ross who is on the Ravens.

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