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QB
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Georgia
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Beginning to feel heat from Mark Sanchez. Lions have to decide if Stafford is "The Guy." Combine highlights: Matthew Stafford |
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OT
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Baylor
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He's the full package and he has a nasty streak. He's an attractive replacement for Orlando Pace. Combine highlights: Jason Smith |
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LB
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Wake Forest
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What's not to like? Combine highlights: Aaron Curry | First Draft: Aaron Curry |
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OT
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Virginia
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Seattle might go DL here (B.J. Raji), but keeping Matt Hasselbeck upright is a priority. Combine highlights: Eugene Monroe |
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DE/LB
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Texas
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Most decorated defensive player in college football in 2008. Combine highlights: Brian Orakpo | First Draft: Brian Orakpo |
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6.
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OT
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Alabama
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Big asterisk here. Smith must continue to progress before the draft. Carson Palmer would like that very much. Pro day highlights: Andre Smith | First Draft: Andre Smith |
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WR
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Missouri
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Raiders love speed and Maclin has it. And he's versatile. Combine highlights: Jeremy Maclin |
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WR
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Texas Tech
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Jaguars are still seeking a No. 1 receiver in the Jimmy Smith mode. They could surprise with a QB selection here. Combine chat: Michael Crabtree | Surgery decision |
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9.
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DE/LB
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Florida State
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Brown brings the heat, which helps a team that needs secondary help. Combine highlights: Everette Brown |
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10.
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QB
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USC
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Might be gone by this pick. If not, San Francisco can't afford to pass on the fast-rising USC star. Combine highlights: Mark Sanchez | First Draft: Mark Sanchez |
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CB
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Ohio State
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Corner? Safety? Player! Combine highlights: Malcolm Jenkins |
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DT
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Boston College
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The Broncos will snort with delight if this big man is still available. Combine highlights: B.J. Raji |
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LB
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USC
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Washington will love his versatility and attitude. Combine highlights: Brian Cushing |
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RB
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Ohio State
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Saints need DBs, but a big RB may be too good to pass up despite Pierre Thomas' excellent play. Combine highlights: Chris Wells |
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CB
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Illinois
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The Texans would love a pass rusher, but they could pair the Illinois youngster with Dunta Robinson. Combine highlights: Vontae Davis |
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RB
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Georgia
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This could easily become LB Rey Maualuga, especially since L.T. just signed. Combine highlights: Knowshon Moreno | First Draft: Knowshon Moreno |
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QB
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Kansas State
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Many thought this would be Mark Sanchez, but the K-Stater is gaining momentum by the day. Combine highlights: Josh Freeman |
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WR
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North Carolina
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Big, strong and physical with terrific hands. Kyle Orton will approve. Combine highlights: Hakeem Nicks |
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DE/LB
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Penn State
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The Bucs need a pass rusher, and it'll likely be a stand-up OLB . Combine highlights: Aaron Maybin | First Draft: Aaron Maybin |
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LB
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USC
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Second big piece of Detroit's rebuilding process. The Lions could follow Atlanta's blueprint of 2008 and pick an OT. Combine highlights: Rey Maualuga |
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RB
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Connecticut
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Brown was exciting at the combine, as well as on game tape. Combine highlights: Donald Brown |
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OT
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Mississippi
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He's the most over-scrutinized OT in the draft. It appears that I like him more than most at this point. Combine highlights: Michael Oher |
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CB
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Wake Forest
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Sharp mentally. Sits in on QB meetings to get a better idea of how offenses will attack. Combine highlights: Alphonso Smith | First Draft: Alphonso Smith |
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TE
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Oklahoma State
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A present for second-year QB Matt Ryan. Combine highlights: Brandon Pettigrew |
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WR
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Florida
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Hard to pass up Harvin's mix of speed and playmaking ability. Combine highlights: Percy Harvin |
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LB
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Ohio State
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Linebacker help is needed in Baltimore, and the Ohio State star is productive. Combine highlights: James Laurinaitis |
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DT
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Mississippi
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The Colts are seeking inside pressure. |
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OT
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Arizona
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The Eagles are seeking an OT. That could change if they acquire a veteran tackle during free agency. Combine highlights: Eben Britton |
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29.
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WR
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Maryland
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Locals may want Rutgers' Kenny Britt, but Heyward-Bey can fly and stretch coverages. Combine highlights: Darrius Heyward-Bey | First Draft: Darrius Heyward-Bey |
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30.
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WR
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Rutgers
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Tennessee never takes a receiver in the first round, so it may go DL here. Combine highlights: Kenny Britt |
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31.
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RB
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Pittsburgh
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"Shady" takes the place of "The Edge." |
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OT
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Connecticut
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Must keep Big Ben healthy. Combine highlights: William Beatty |
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