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Jeremy Conn: My Five Favorite Players In The NFL Draft

Here are my five favorite players in the NFL draft this year.

I believe we will be talking about these players as some of the best players from this draft class 5 years down the line.  In no specific order....

Star Lotulelei DT Utah- Clearly, he is the Defensive Tackle in the draft.  I believe he is Haloti Ngata revisited, with huge interior pass rush ability.  Might be the best player in the draft.

DJ Hayden CB Houston -  After suffering a horrific injury in college, that almost killed him, he has bounced back and received clearance from doctors to play. Great playmaker, with terrific instincts and he can come in and start day 1.

 Dee Milliner CB Alabama - Rated as the best Cornerback in college, teams are worried about his injury history, but this guy has played through pain and played at a high level.  Of heard some experts say he could be the best player in the draft.

Jarvis Jones OLB Georgia-  I think there is a ton of value with Jarvis Jones.  It scare me to death thinking he might slide down the draft to the Steelers.  Best pass rusher from the SEC? I don't think you can go wrong with this guy.

 Jonathon Franklin RB UCLA - I think he is one of the most under rated players in this years draft class.  He is a home run hitter out of the backfield.  Some experts may worry about his size, but I think he is this years Ray Rice.

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