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Sports Illustrated - Unheralded rookies who could make big impacts in 2012
Let’s take a quick glance at 10 lesser-known first-year players who could be on the field plenty come Week 1 and beyond.

DraftInsider.net - Scouting for the 2013 NFL Draft: Big 12
The Big 12 says “adios” to Texas A&M and Missouri while welcoming West Virginia and TCU. It was just two years ago (April, 2010) the first four players selected in the draft were from the Big 12. Players from the conference were the second choice in each of the past two draft’s. Moving forward it will be tough for the Big 12 to match recent successes.

Charlotte Observer - Panthers' rookie receiver runs NFL pattern carved by his all-pro father
If you go to the Carolina Panthers’ training camp, there are things you notice: late mornings hot enough to make a mannequin sweat; nasty little bugs at evening practices; Jared Green getting open.

CBS Sports - 2013 NFL Draft: Indiana preview
In his first season in Bloomington last year, head coach Kevin Wilson and the Hoosiers had just one victory (against FCS-level South Carolina State), finishing near the bottom of every conference statistical category.

Delaware News Journal - Gradkowski realizes NFL draft with Ravens
The first-team Ravens offense broke the huddle and sauntered toward the line of scrimmage at training camp this week. And there was Gino Gradkowski, the rookie center out of Delaware with No. 66 on his purple jersey, reaching down to snap the football to Joe Flacco, the fifth-year starting quarterback and fellow ex-Blue Hen.

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