First and foremost, I will be at the Draft with a credential as part of SB Nation's coverage. We have a pretty unique site here. I think the great thing about it is we are not beholden to any sort of ambition to become insider. The staff writers and I are regular fans who want to give our opinion. When an opportunity comes, though, to give a new perspective on an important event, it is a good thing.
Aside from that, a record 25 players will be at Radio City. So much for that whole union not wanting players to attend thing. I am a bit surprised to see that. The only really memorable moments of guys at the Draft tend to come from people who have to wait a long time like Aaron Rodgers and Brady Quinn. I hope an inspiring player like Mark Herzlich does not have too painful of a wait.
The complete list of attendees is below the jump.
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1) |
Prince Amukamara |
CB |
Nebraska |
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14) |
Corey Liuget |
DT |
Illinois |
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2) |
Akeem Ayers |
LB |
UCLA |
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15) |
Von Miller |
LB |
Texas A&M |
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3) |
Adrian Clayborn |
DE |
Iowa |
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16) |
Rahim Moore |
S |
UCLA |
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4) |
Randall Cobb |
WR |
Kentucky |
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17) |
Cam Newton |
QB |
Auburn |
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5) |
Marcell Dareus |
DT |
Alabama |
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18) |
Patrick Peterson |
CB |
Louisiana State |
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6) |
Nick Fairley |
DT |
Auburn |
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19) |
Mike Pouncey |
G/C |
Florida |
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7) |
Blaine Gabbert |
QB |
Missouri |
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20) |
Aldon Smith |
DE |
Missouri |
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8) |
AJ Green |
WR |
Georgia |
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21) |
Tyron Smith |
T |
Southern California |
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9) |
Mark Herzlich |
LB |
Boston College |
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22) |
Phil Taylor |
DT |
Baylor |
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10) |
Mark Ingram |
RB |
Alabama |
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23) |
Danny Watkins |
G |
Baylor |
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11) |
Cameron Jordan |
DE |
California |
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24) |
JJ Watt |
DE |
Wisconsin |
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12) |
Julio Jones |
WR |
Alabama |
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25) |
Ryan Williams |
RB |
Virginia Tech |
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13) |
Ryan Kerrigan |
DE |
Purdue |
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