This Year's Draft Heavy On Size, Light On Glamour

By DAVE SKRETTA, Associated Press
Thu, 04/25/2013 - 12:10am

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- This year's NFL draft is heavy on size and light on glamour....

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