Until a few days ago, the head of the court system was Judge Calvin Johnson.

NPR: New Orleans Courts Come Back to Life

Judge CALVIN JOHNSON (Criminal District Court, Orleans Parish, New Orleans): It has been the most difficult nine months of my life.

NPR: New Orleans Courts Come Back to Life

Last year's top five picks--LSU quarterback JaMarcus Russell, Georgia Tech receiver Calvin Johnson, Wisconsin tackle Joe Thomas, Clemson defensive end Gaines Adams and Penn State tackle Levi Brown--took just under a third of last year's rookie money, while the top 10 picks accounted for half.

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