It’s been months since smell of pigskin was in the air, but tonight, football fans get an appetizer before the buffet starts in September: The 2010 NFL Draft is tonight.
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The top prospects in this year’s draft include Florida quarterback Tim Tebow and Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh. Other names being tossed around in the first-round are Oklahoma quarterback Sam BRadford, Tennessee free safety Eric Berry, Oklahoma defensive tackle Gerald McCoy, Georgia Tech defensive end Derrick Morgan, Oklahoma State offensive tackle Russell Okung, Iowa offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga and Clemson running back C.J. Spiller.
The St. Louis Rams have the first pick, followed by the Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Spirits will be lifted. Hearts and dreams will be broken. The Eagles will probably draft six quarterbacks. Tune in to find out.