Stampede Blue - 2013 NFL Draft: Day Two Is Here!!!An Indianapolis Colts bloghttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/29818/stampedeblue_fave.png2013-04-26T20:40:44-04:00http://www.stampedeblue.com/rss/stream/40358212013-04-26T20:40:44-04:002013-04-26T20:40:44-04:002013 NFL Draft: Packers Take Eddie Lacy at No. 61
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<p>It took 61 selections before a team finally drafted Alabama running back <span>Eddie Lacy</span>. Backs Gio Bernard, <span>Montee Ball</span>, and Le'Von Bell were all taken ahead of Lacy.</p>
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<tbody>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td>54</td>
<td>
<a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thephinsider.com/">Miami Dolphins</a><br>
</td>
<td>
<span class="sbn-auto-link"><span>Jamar Taylor</span></span><br>
</td>
<td>CB<br>
</td>
<td>Boise State<br>
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<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td>55</td>
<td>
<a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.ninersnation.com/">San Francisco 49ers</a> (via GB)<br>
</td>
<td>
<span>Vance McDonald</span><br>
</td>
<td>TE<br>
</td>
<td>Rice<br>
</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td>56</td>
<td>
<a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/">Baltimore Ravens</a> (via SEA)<br>
</td>
<td>
<span class="sbn-auto-link"><span>Arthur Brown</span></span><br>
</td>
<td>LB<br>
</td>
<td>Kansas St.<br>
</td>
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<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td>57</td>
<td>
<a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Houston Texans</a><br>
</td>
<td><span class="sbn-auto-link"><span>D.J. Swearinger</span></span></td>
<td>FS<br>
</td>
<td>South Carolina</td>
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<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td>58</td>
<td>
<a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a><br>
</td>
<td>
<span class="sbn-auto-link">Montee Ball</span><br>
</td>
<td>RB<br>
</td>
<td>Wisconsin<br>
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<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td>59</td>
<td>
<a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.patspulpit.com/">New England Patriots</a><br>
</td>
<td>
<span class="sbn-auto-link"><span>Aaron Dobson</span></span><br>
</td>
<td>WR<br>
</td>
<td>Marshall<br>
</td>
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<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td>60</td>
<td>
<a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/atlanta-falcons">Atlanta Falcons</a><br>
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<td>
<span class="sbn-auto-link"><span>Robert Alford</span></span><br>
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<td>DE<br>
</td>
<td>SE Louisiana<br>
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<td>61</td>
<td>
<a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/">Green Bay Packers</a> (via SF)<br>
</td>
<td>
<span class="sbn-auto-link">Eddie Lacy</span><br>
</td>
<td>RB<br>
</td>
<td>Alabama<br>
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<td>62</td>
<td>
<a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/">Seattle Seahawks</a> (via BAL)<br>
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<td>
<span class="sbn-auto-link"><span>Christine Michael</span></span><br>
</td>
<td>RB<br>
</td>
<td>Texas A&M</td>
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https://www.stampedeblue.com/2013/4/26/4272348/2013-nfl-draft-packers-take-eddie-lacy-at-no-61Brad Wells2013-04-26T20:01:21-04:002013-04-26T20:01:21-04:002013 NFL Draft: Le'Von Bell taken by Steelers
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<p>For picks 44-53, the big surprise was the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/">Pittsburgh Steelers</a> passing on Alabama's Eddie Lacy and opting instead for Michigan State running back Le'Von Bell. Colts fans were hoping Bell would fall to the third round.</p>
<p>The Giants passed on linebacker Arthur Brown and took Ohio State defensive tackle Jonathan Hankins.</p>
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<td>44</td>
<td><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.catscratchreader.com/">Carolina Panthers</a></td>
<td>Kawaan Short<br>
</td>
<td>DT<br>
</td>
<td>Purdue<br>
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<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td>45</td>
<td>
<a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/">Arizona Cardinals</a> (via SD)<br>
</td>
<td>
<span class="sbn-auto-link"><span>Kevin Minter</span></span><br>
</td>
<td>LB<br>
</td>
<td>Louisiana St.<br>
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<td>46</td>
<td>
<a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/">Buffalo Bills</a><br>
</td>
<td>
<span class="sbn-auto-link">Kiko Alonso</span><br>
</td>
<td>LB<br>
</td>
<td>Oregon<br>
</td>
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<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td>47</td>
<td><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/">Dallas Cowboys</a></td>
<td>Gavin Escobar</td>
<td>TE<br>
</td>
<td>San Diego State<br>
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<td>48</td>
<td>Pittsburgh Steelers</td>
<td>
<span class="sbn-auto-link">Le'Von Bell</span><br>
</td>
<td>RB<br>
</td>
<td>Michigan St.<br>
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<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td>49</td>
<td>
<a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigblueview.com/">New York Giants</a><br>
</td>
<td>
<span class="sbn-auto-link">Jonathan Hankins</span><br>
</td>
<td>DT<br>
</td>
<td>Ohio State<br>
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<td>50</td>
<td><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/">Chicago Bears</a></td>
<td>
<span class="sbn-auto-link">Jonathan Bostic</span><br>
</td>
<td>LB<br>
</td>
<td>Florida<br>
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<td>51</td>
<td><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/washington-redskins">Washington Redskins</a></td>
<td>
<span class="sbn-auto-link">David Amerson</span><br>
</td>
<td>DB<br>
</td>
<td>North Carolina St.<br>
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<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td>52</td>
<td>
<a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.patspulpit.com/">New England Patriots</a><br>
</td>
<td>
<span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link">James Collins</span></span><br>
</td>
<td>LB<br>
</td>
<td>S. Mississippi<br>
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<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td>53</td>
<td><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/">Cincinnati Bengals</a></td>
<td>
<span class="sbn-auto-link">Margus Hunt</span><br>
</td>
<td>DE<br>
</td>
<td>SMU</td>
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https://www.stampedeblue.com/2013/4/26/4272238/2013-nfl-draft-levon-bell-taken-at-no-48-by-steelersBrad Wells2013-04-26T19:26:44-04:002013-04-26T19:26:44-04:002013 NFL Draft: Geno Smith To The Jets
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<p>Ten picks into the second round, and we already have two trades and two big selections. The trades involved the Titans moving up to No. 34 to take <span>Justin Hunter</span> and the Chargers moving up to No. 38 to select Manti T'eo.</p>
<p><span>Geno Smith</span> decided to return to the draft after it was reported he wouldn't when he was passed over in round one. Good decision, because the Jets used their No. 39 overall pick on Smith.</p>
<p>To celebrate the selection, <span>Mark Sanchez</span> butt fumbled.</p>
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<td><b>Round 2 - Team</b></td>
<td><b>Player</b></td>
<td><b>Pos.</b></td>
<td><b>School</b></td>
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<td>33</td>
<td>
<a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/">Jacksonville Jaguars</a><br>
</td>
<td><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/78675/jonathan-cyprien">Jonathan Cyprien</a></td>
<td>S</td>
<td>Florida International</td>
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<td>34</td>
<td>
<a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/">Tennessee Titans</a> (via trade with SF)<br>
</td>
<td>Justin Hunter<br>
</td>
<td>WR<br>
</td>
<td>Tennessee<br>
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<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td>35</td>
<td>
<a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/">Philadelphia Eagles</a><br>
</td>
<td>
<span>Zach Ertz</span><br>
</td>
<td>TE<br>
</td>
<td>Stanford<br>
</td>
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<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td>36</td>
<td><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Detroit Lions</a></td>
<td>
<span class="sbn-auto-link"><span>Darius Slay</span></span><br>
</td>
<td>CB<br>
</td>
<td>Mississippi St.<br>
</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td>37</td>
<td><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/">Cincinnati Bengals</a></td>
<td>
<span class="sbn-auto-link">Gio Bernard</span><br>
</td>
<td>RB<br>
</td>
<td>North Carolina<br>
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<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td>38</td>
<td>
<a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/san-diego-chargers">San Diego Chargers</a> (via trade with ARI) <br>
</td>
<td>Mani T'eo<br>
</td>
<td>LB<br>
</td>
<td>Notre Dame<br>
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<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td>39</td>
<td>
<span class="sbn-auto-link"><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.ganggreennation.com/">New York Jets</a></span><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/"><br></a>
</td>
<td>Geno Smith<br>
</td>
<td>QB<br>
</td>
<td>West Virgina<br>
</td>
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<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td>40</td>
<td>
<a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.ninersnation.com/">San Francisco 49ers</a> (via trade with TEN)<br>
</td>
<td>Tank Carradine<br>
</td>
<td>DE<br>
</td>
<td>Florida State<br>
</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td>41</td>
<td><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/">Buffalo Bills</a></td>
<td>
<span class="sbn-auto-link">Robert Woods</span><br>
</td>
<td>WR<br>
</td>
<td>USC<br>
</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td>42</td>
<td><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/oakland-raiders">Oakland Raiders</a></td>
<td>
<span class="sbn-auto-link">Menelik Watson</span><br>
</td>
<td>OT<br>
</td>
<td>Florida State<br>
</td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td>43</td>
<td>
<a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bucsnation.com/">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a><br>
</td>
<td>Jonathan Banks<br>
</td>
<td>DB<br>
</td>
<td>Mississippi St.</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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https://www.stampedeblue.com/2013/4/26/4272116/2013-nfl-draft-geno-smith-to-the-jets-justin-hunter-to-titansBrad Wells2013-04-26T18:34:01-04:002013-04-26T18:34:01-04:0032 former players to make draft selections
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<p>On the second day of the 2013 NFL Draft, 32 former NFL players will announce the draft selections in the second and third rounders for the respective teams they played for. One of those former players is one-time <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.stampedeblue.com/">Colts</a> left tackle <span>Tarik Glenn</span>, who was draft No. 19 overall in the 1997 NFL Draft.</p>
<p>Glenn's starting quarterback at the time he was drafted: Jim Harbaugh.</p>
<p>The Colts have just one selection on the second day at pick No. 86 overall.</p>
<p>Interesting note on the former players, <a target="_blank" href="http://sports.ca.msn.com/nfl/feature/mixed-message-from-former-players-1">via a story from FOX Sports' Alex Marvez</a>, nine of them that will make selections today at Radio City Music Hall are among the over 4,100 former players currently suing the NFL for concussions and head injuries allegedly suffered during their playing days.Of the nine are former <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/">Cardinals</a> running back Larry Centers and former <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/">Eagles</a> linebacker <span>Jeremiah Trotter</span>.</p>
<p>Tarik Glenn is not named as a plaintiff in the former players case.</p>
https://www.stampedeblue.com/2013/4/26/4271980/32-former-nfl-players-to-announce-draft-selections-on-day-twoBrad Wells2013-04-26T17:20:56-04:002013-04-26T17:20:56-04:002013 NFL Draft: Day two
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<p>The second and third rounds of the NFL draft are here!</p> <p>The first round of the 2013 NFL Draft was one of the the weirder ones ever. No running backs were selected in the first round, which was a draft record. Eight offensive linemen went in the first twenty picks, also a record. As many quarterbacks got selected in round one ("as many" being just one, <span>E.J. Manuel</span>) as centers (one, Travis Fredrick to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/">Cowboys</a>).</p>
<p>Nine offensive linemen in the first round, total. Wow.</p>
<p>Day two begins with quarterbacks like Geno Smith, Ryan Nassib, and Matt Barkley still on the board.</p>
<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.stampedeblue.com/">Colts</a> do not pick until round three, No. 86 overall. We discussed players they could target here. Key needs going forward include:</p>
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<li>Wide receiver</li>
<li>Offensive line</li>
<li>Running back</li>
<li>Corner</li>
<li>Safety</li>
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<p>Some players to keep in mind for Indianapolis at No. 86 include Tennessee's Dallas Thomas or Michigan State's Le'Veon Bell.</p>
<p>It's also possible that the Colts could continue to stockpile pass rushers. If Auburn's Corey Lemonier falls to the third round, he's someone the Colts could have a strong interest in.</p>
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