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by Dan Kadar

ESPN.com - Todd McShay mock draft
McShay has Carolina going with Marcell Dareus first overall and Von Miller second. The only surprise pick is Orlando Franklin at No. 31 to the Steelers.

National Football Post - Why Blaine Gabbert’s pro day doesn’t mean anything
Wes Bunting says Gabbert’s pro day success shouldn’t have come as a surprise. I’m not sure it did. What it did was help reaffirm his draft position. Before Thursday, he was a top 10 pick. He is still a top 10 pick.

Bucyrus Telegraph Forum - Mel Kiper breaks down what Lions should do
The quick answer: Someone to help keep Matthew Stafford healthy.

Cleveland Plain Dealer - Bills might change NFL Draft scenario for Browns

National Football Post - Comparing Nick Fairley and Marcell Dareus

National Football Post - Behind the times: The 10-yard split

Canton Repository - History shows No. 6 pick in NFL Draft can be hit or miss

SB Nation San Francisco - 49ers working out Colin Kaepernick

Windy City Gridiron - Inside the Rooney family drafting philosophy

Pride of Detroit - Greg Romeus visits Detroit Lions

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