Making The Grade
After months of cramming for the exam that is the NFL draft, all that's left now is for the final grades to be posted. No worries. That's where Mel Kiper comes in. Grades » How would you grade it? »
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LOOK BACK AT PREVIOUS DRAFTS
2008
2007
2006
2005
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- Fish Tale
- Seeing an OT who could anchor its line for years to come, Miami selected Jake Long No. 1 overall.
- 2008 draft coverage »
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- The Big One
- Enticed by a big arm and bigger upside, the Raiders took JaMarcus Russell No. 1 overall.
- 2007 draft coverage »
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- Super Mario
- The Texans surprised everyone by taking DE Mario Williams with the first overall pick.
- 2006 draft coverage »
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- 49ers' Mr. Smith
- San Francisco liked the potential of QB Alex Smith and made him the No. 1 overall pick.
- 2005 draft coverage »
DRAFT CONVERSATIONS
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