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Former University of Houston wide receiver Donnie Avery is on cloud nine as this report is being written. He was drafted in the second round of the NFL Draft by the St. Louis Rams They used the second pick in the second round, 33rd overall.

"I still think I'm dreaming," Avery said in an interview with FOX 26 Sports.

Avery was the first receiver drafted. That fact alone originally had him going upstairs at his home and getting away from the television because that meant there were a bunch of receivers still on the board and the first round was over.

"I was getting a little discouraged so I went up stairs to shoot pool," Avery said. "Then Coach (St. Louis head coach Scott) Linehan called me and asked me if I was ready to be a Ram and I said of course."

Avery, a former star at Alief Hastings High School, is flooded with memories of how far he has come and how much work he has put into his career.

"This is a blessing," Avery said. "The Rams are a great organization with great tradition. I am going to go there and soak up as much as I can so I can be the best receiver possible."

"Coming up as little boy this is what I wanted to do. My dream has come true."

The Rams hope Donnie Avery can make their dreams come true as well.