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by Dan Kadar

NEPatriotsDraft.com - Longhorn safety Kenny Vaccaro makes our short list
Texas strong safety Kenny Vaccaro opted to return to school for his senior season rather than join the weak safety class in the 2012 NFL Draft; unfortunately there are a number of highly-regarded safeties eligible for the draft this year who could be competing with Vaccaro for draft positioning.

Fox Sports North - Vikings want first-round Smith to earn his job
When the Minnesota Vikings traded back into the end of the first round of April's NFL draft to select Harrison Smith, it was widely believed the team had a certain starter at one of its two safety positions.

Bengals.com - First look at the first (Dre Kirkpatrick)
The two things you need to know about Bengals first-round draft pick Dre Kirkpatrick's first month in the NFL: He came to play, but he doesn't need to right away because of Cincinnati's depth at cornerback.

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