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Thursday NFL Draft links to click

Welcome to Thursday everyone. Apologies for a slight lack of delay in content this week. If you’re interested in writing for the site, email me. We’re always looking for people who strictly want to write about the draft in an intelligent, reasoned fashion. Onto the links:

ESPN.com (In$ider) - Small schools boast big talent in the 2012 NFL Draft class
We’re a month into the college football season and have had ample opportunity to examine prospects up and down the draft board, including those from smaller schools.

Buffalo Bills Draft - Film Room Session: Alabama vs. Arkansas
Alabama and Arkansas kicked off this past Saturday in a SEC tilt that saw Arkansas exposed for being less than what they were last year and saw Alabama again dominate their opponent.

Kansas City Star - Chiefs might be out of Luck
It’s still early in the NFL season, but it’s not soon to start revving up for the Andrew Luck Derby.

Pro Football Talk - Luck already the consensus top pick for 2012 NFL Draft
Had Andrew Luck declared for the draft as a redshirt sophomore, he was all but assured of being the top pick in the draft. He shocked the Panthers, and many others in the NFL community, when he decided to return to school.

Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Eagles stick with what works; invest in the trenchesSB Nation NFL mock draft: Eagles stick with what works; invest in the trenches
Mocking the Draft

This player should be a plug-and-play replacement for Mekhi Becton right off the bat.

By Michael Peterson
Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Chiefs get an absolute steal of a WR at No. 31SB Nation NFL mock draft: Chiefs get an absolute steal of a WR at No. 31
Mocking the Draft

This guy’s got talent, plus playing with Patrick Mahomes automatically elevates his potential.

By Michael Peterson
Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Bills fill biggest need with a top CB at No. 30SB Nation NFL mock draft: Bills fill biggest need with a top CB at No. 30
Mocking the Draft

He’s a bit of a liability in the run game, but his potential in the pass game was enough for Buffalo Rumblings.

By Michael Peterson
Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Commanders give Jayden Daniels a fluid playmaker at WR with No. 29 pickSB Nation NFL mock draft: Commanders give Jayden Daniels a fluid playmaker at WR with No. 29 pick
Mocking the Draft

This pick could help the Commanders build on last year’s excellent season.

By Michael Peterson
Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Lions bring in a pass-rushing partner in crime for Aidan HutchinsonSB Nation NFL mock draft: Lions bring in a pass-rushing partner in crime for Aidan Hutchinson
Mocking the Draft

It’s a high-potential pick for a Detroit defense that needs a solid pass rusher.

By Michael Peterson
Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Rams keep building defensive identity at No. 26SB Nation NFL mock draft: Rams keep building defensive identity at No. 26
Mocking the Draft

This rookie would be a great complement to Jared Verse and Byron Young.

By Michael Peterson