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          Big 12 draft recap

          • Jake Trotter, ESPN Staff WriterMay 11, 2014, 12:30 AM
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              Jake Trotter covers the Cleveland Browns for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2011 covering college football. Before that, he worked at The Oklahoman, Austin American-Statesman and Middletown (Ohio) Journal newspapers. You can follow him on Twitter @Jake_Trotter.
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          Below is a recap of how the Big 12 fared this weekend in the NFL draft. Baylor led the league with five picks, and Texas failed to have a selection for the first time since 1937.

          Round 1

          CB Justin Gilbert, Oklahoma State: Cleveland Browns (8th overall)

          Should start immediately opposite Pro Bowl CB Joe Haden.

          CB Jason Verrett, TCU: San Diego Chargers (25th)

          His aggressive cover corner skills will instantly boost an ailing San Diego secondary.

          Round 2

          TE Jace Amaro, Texas Tech: New York Jets (49th)

          The Jets needed weapons for their passing game, and they got a big one here.

          Round 3

          RB Charles Sims, West Virginia: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (69th)

          Pass-catching skills makes him the likely third-down back in Tampa.

          DE Will Clarke, West Virginia: Cincinnati Bengals (88th)

          If he can develop his frame, he could be a factor down the line.

          Round 4

          WR Jalen Saunders, Oklahoma: New York Jets (104th)

          Brings major playmaking to the slot and the return teams.

          CB Aaron Colvin, Oklahoma: Jacksonville Jaguars (114th)

          Would have been a second-round pick if not for the Senior Bowl injury.

          Round 5

          OG Cyril Richardson, Baylor: Buffalo Bills (153rd)

          A mauler who will probably need to trim down to succeed at the next level.

          ILB Jeremiah George, Iowa State: New York Jets (154th)

          Tackling skills could make him a force on special teams.

          Round 6

          RB Lache Seastrunk, Baylor: Washington Redskins (186th)

          Had to wait a while, but gets to join former Bear RG III in the backfield.

          CB Demetri Goodson, Baylor: Green Bay Packers (197th)

          The former basketball player has upside that intrigued the Packers.

          OL Tavon Rooks, Kansas State: New Orleans Saints (202nd)

          It's a mild surprise that he was the first and only K-State alum drafted.

          Round 7

          OLB Will Smith, Texas Tech: Dallas Cowboys (238th)

          Big-time college tackler who will contribute on coverage teams.

          WR Tevin Reese, Baylor: San Diego Chargers (240th)

          Will be interesting to see if San Diego can take advantage of Reese’s top-end speed.

          OLB Corey Nelson, Oklahoma: Denver Broncos (242nd)

          Has a nose for the ball and probably would’ve gone higher had it not been for the pectoral injury.

          FB Trey Millard, Oklahoma: San Francisco 49ers (245th)

          A typical talented 49ers draft pick coming off an injury.

          SS Ahmad Dixon, Baylor: Dallas Cowboys (248th)

          Brings a physical presence, but improvement in coverage will determine whether he sticks on the defense.