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ROUND ONE AT A GLANCE

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No. Team: 1. Atlanta-a

Player: Michael Vick

Pos.: QB

Ht.: 6-0

Wt.: 216

College: Virginia Tech

It’s a Fact: 20-1 as a starter.

Robyn Norwood’s Comments: One-time Charger “future” resides in Atlanta.

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No. Team: 2. Arizona

Player: Leonard Davis

Pos.: OT

Ht.: 6-5

Wt.: 370

College: Texas

It’s a Fact: Has 21 siblings.

Robyn Norwood’s Comments: Only other OL taken in top two in last decade? Orlando Pace, Tony Boselli.

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No. Team: 3. Cleveland

Player: Gerard Warren

Pos.: DT

Ht.: 6-3

Wt.: 308

College: Florida

It’s a Fact: Began extraordinary run of nine defensive linemen in first round.

Robyn Norwood’s Comments: Straightforwardness about past marijuana use probably cost him a spot.

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No. Team: 4. Cincinnati

Player: Justin Smith

Pos.: DE

Ht.: 6-4

Wt.: 277

College: Missouri

It’s a Fact: Started every game as freshman.

Robyn Norwood’s Comments: Much-needed help for Bengals’ last-ranked pass rush.

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No. Team: 5. San Diego-b

Player: LaDainian Tomlinson

Pos.: RB

Ht.: 5-10

Wt.: 220

College: Texas Christian

It’s a Fact: Led nation in rushing in 1999 and 2000.

Robyn Norwood’s Comments: Chargers’ sigh of relief he was available almost audible.

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No. Team: 6. New England

Player: Richard Seymour

Pos.: DT

Ht.: 6-6

Wt.: 295

College: Georgia

It’s a Fact: Still only 21.

Robyn Norwood’s Comments: Needed help all over, and defensive line as good a place as any to start.

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No. Team: 7. San Francisco-c

Player: Andre Carter

Pos.: DE

Ht.: 6-4

Wt.: 250

College: California

It’s a Fact: Son of ex-Bronco lineman Rubin Carter.

Robyn Norwood’s Comments: Undersized but pedigreed athlete helps advance rebuilding project.

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No. Team: 8. Chicago

Player: David Terrell

Pos.: WR

Ht.: 6-2

Wt.: 200

College: Michigan

It’s a Fact: All-state basketball player in Virginia.

Robyn Norwood’s Comments: Needed runner, but didn’t pass when gifted athlete Terrell was available.

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No. Team: 9. Seattle-d

Player: Koren Robinson

Pos.: WR

Ht.: 6-1

Wt.: 200

College: North Carolina State

It’s a Fact: Also a standout return man.

Robyn Norwood’s Comments: Has potential to rival another N.C. State product, Torry Holt.

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No. Team: 10. Green Bay-e

Player: Jamal Reynolds

Pos.: DE

Ht.: 6-3

Wt.: 268

College: Florida State

It’s a Fact: Won Lombardi Award.

Robyn Norwood’s Comments: Ron Wolf’s final first-round pick.

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No. Team: 11. Carolina

Player: Dan Morgan

Pos.: LB

Ht.: 6-2

Wt.: 250

College: Miami

It’s a Fact: Won Butkus Award.

Robyn Norwood’s Comments: The offensive line might have been a more urgent need.

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No. Team: 12. St. Louis-f

Player: Damione Lewis

Pos.: DT

Ht.: 6-2

Wt.: 285

College: Miami

It’s a Fact: Standout shotputter.

Robyn Norwood’s Comments: With Aeneas Williams trade and other picks, made strides on defense.

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No. Team: 13. Jacksonville

Player: Marcus Stroud

Pos.: DT

Ht.: 6-5

Wt.: 305

College: Georgia

It’s a Fact: Was on cover of Sports Illustrated as a high school recruit.

Robyn Norwood’s Comments: Jaguars seemed to need offensive line help more.

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No. Team: 14. Tampa Bay-g

Player: Kenyatta Walker

Pos.: OT

Ht.: 6-4

Wt.: 310

College: Florida

It’s a Fact: Won Jacobs Trophy.

Robyn Norwood’s Comments: Buccaneers beef up the protection for Brad Johnson.

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No. Team: 15. Washington

Player: Rod Gardner

Pos.: WR

Ht.: 6-2

Wt.: 216

College: Clemson

It’s a Fact: Set school record with 80 catches in 1999.

Robyn Norwood’s Comments: Marty Schottenheimer passed on owner’s favorite, Santana Moss.

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No. Team: 16. New York Jets-h

Player: Santana Moss

Pos.: WR

Ht.: 5-10

Wt.: 175

College: Miami

It’s a Fact: Won triple and long jumps at 2000 Big East championships.

Robyn Norwood’s Comments: Jets badly wanted Moss as heir to Keyshawn Johnson.

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No. Team: 17. Seattle-i

Player: Steve Hutchinson

Pos.: G

Ht.: 6-5

Wt.: 305

College: Michigan

It’s a Fact: Named first-team All-Big Ten four times.

Robyn Norwood’s Comments: Solves a need by replacing Pete Kendall, lost to free agency.

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No. Team: 18. Detroit

Player: Jeff Backus

Pos.: OT

Ht.: 6-5

Wt.: 305

College: Michigan

It’s a Fact: Wolverine linemate of fellow first-round pick Steve Hutchinson.

Robyn Norwood’s Comments: Former linebacker Matt Millen starts with offensive line in first year in charge.

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No. Team: 19. Pittsburgh-j

Player: Casey Hampton

Pos.: DT

Ht.: 6-1

Wt.: 320

College: Texas

It’s a Fact: Big 12’s defensive player of the year.

Robyn Norwood’s Comments: Maybe Tony Siragusa paved the way for imperfect bodies.

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No. Team: 20. St. Louis

Player: Adam Archuleta

Pos.: S

Ht.: 6-0

Wt.: 208

College: Arizona State

It’s a Fact: 2000 Pac-10 defensive player of the year.

Robyn Norwood’s Comments: Other Sun Devils who made linebacker-to-safety switch: Darren Woodson, Pat Tillman.

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No. Team: 21. Buffalo-k

Player: Nate Clements

Pos.: CB

Ht.: 6-0

Wt.: 195

College: Ohio State

It’s a Fact: Top-rated corner in draft.

Robyn Norwood’s Comments: Needed to restock secondary, and Clements was still available.

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No. Team: 22. N.Y. Giants-l

Player: Will Allen

Pos.: CB

Ht.: 5-10

Wt.: 186

College: Syracuse

It’s a Fact: Averaged 24.1 yards as a kick returner.

Robyn Norwood’s Comments: Super Bowl made the need for another corner very apparent.

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No. Team: 23. New Orleans

Player: Deuce McAllister

Pos.: RB

Ht.: 6-1

Wt.: 221

College: Mississippi

It’s a Fact: Nicknamed after his high school jersey number.

Robyn Norwood’s Comments: Saint Coach Jim Haslett puts a little heat on Ricky Williams.

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No. Team: 24. Denver

Player: Willie Middlebrooks

Pos.: CB

Ht.: 6-1

Wt.: 195

College: Minnesota

It’s a Fact: Broke his left ankle with four games left in 2000.

Robyn Norwood’s Comments: Broncos were wise to shore up porous pass defense.

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No. Team: 25. Philadelphia

Player: Freddie Mitchell

Pos.: WR

Ht.: 5-11

Wt.: 183

College: UCLA

It’s a Fact: Led high school basketball team to 1997 Florida State title.

Robyn Norwood’s Comments: Considered himself best receiver in draft. Time to show it.

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No. Team: 26. Miami

Player: Jamar Fletcher

Pos.: CB

Ht.: 5-10

Wt.: 171

College: Wisconsin

It’s a Fact: Set Big Ten record with five touchdowns on interceptions.

Robyn Norwood’s Comments: Dolphins needed a nickel back.

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No. Team: 27. Minnesota

Player: Michael Bennett

Pos.: RB

Ht.: 5-10

Wt.: 208

College: Wisconsin

It’s a Fact: Had two games with over 300 all-purpose yards in 2000.

Robyn Norwood’s Comments: Vikings sorely needed a runner after Robert Smith’s surprise retirement.

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No. Team: 28. Oakland

Player: Derrick Gibson

Pos.: S

Ht.: 6-1

Wt.: 211

College: Florida State

It’s a Fact: Majored in criminology.

Robyn Norwood’s Comments: Wanted Archuleta, but settled for a lesser-known safety prospect.

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No. Team: 29. St. Louis-m

Player: Ryan Pickett

Pos.: DT

Ht.: 6-4

Wt.: 295

College: Ohio State

It’s a Fact: Would have gone higher had he returned for senior year.

Robyn Norwood’s Comments: It only seemed as if Rams were drafting an entire defense.

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No. Team: 30. Indianapolis-n

Player: Reggie Wayne

Pos.: WR

Ht.: 6-0

Wt.: 195

College: Miami

It’s a Fact: All-time reception leader at Miami.

Robyn Norwood’s Comments: A defensive player would have seemed more logical for Colts.

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No. Team: 31. Baltimore

Player: Todd Heap

Pos.: TE

Ht.: 6-5

Wt.: 235

College: Arizona State

It’s a Fact: Played basketball in college.

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Robyn Norwood’s Comments: Ravens grab a young heir to Shannon Sharpe.

a-from San Diego; b-from Atlanta; c-from Dallas via Seattle; d-from San Francisco; e-from Seattle; f-from Kansas City; g-from Buffalo; h-from Pittsburgh; i-from Green Bay; j-from N.Y. Jets; k-from Tampa Bay; l-from Indianapolis; m-from Tennessee; n-from N.Y. Giants.

ROUND ONE BY CONFERENCE

First-round picks by conference:

Big Ten 8

Big East 6

Southeastern 5

Pacific 10 4

Atlantic Coast 4

Big 12 3

Western Athletic 1

ROUND ONE BY POSITION

First-round picks by position:

Quarterback 3

Running back 3

Defensive tackle 6

Defensive end 3

Tight end 1

Linebacker 1

Wide receiver 6

Tackle 3

Center 0

Fullback 0

Guard 1

Safeties 2

Cornerbacks 2

TOP PICKS BY POSITION

Position of players picked first overall in NFL draft:

Quarterback 22

Running back 21

Defensive tackle 6

Defensive end 6

Linebacker 3

Wide receiver 6

Tackle 2

Center 2

Fullback 2

Guard 1

Defensive back 1

QUARTERBACKS GOING FIRST

Quarterbacks selected first since 1967:

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Year Quarterback/School Team 2000 Michael Vick/Virginia Tech Atlanta 1999 Tim Couch/Kentucky Cleveland 1998 Peyton Manning/Tennessee Indianapolis 1993 Drew Bledsoe/Washington St. New England 1990 Jeff George/Illinois Indianapolis 1989 Troy Aikman/UCLA Dallas 1987 Vinny Testaverde/Miami Tampa Bay 1983 John Elway/Stanford Baltimore 1975 Steve Bartkowski/California Atlanta 1971 Jim Plunkett/Stanford New England 1970 Terry Bradshaw/Louisiana Tech Pittsburgh

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THE TRADES

Trades announced Saturday during the 2001 NFL draft:

1--Arizona Cardinals traded CB Aeneas Williams to the St. Louis Rams for the Rams’ second- (No. 54) and fourth-round (No. 123) selections.

2--Seattle Seahawks traded their first- (No. 7) and sixth-round (No. 191) selection to San Francisco for the 49ers’ first- (No. 9), third- (No. 82) and seventh-round (No. 222) selections.

3--Buffalo Bills traded their first-round (No. 14) selection to Tampa Bay for the Buccaneers’ first- (No. 21) and second-round (No. 51) selections.

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4--Pittsburgh Steelers traded their first-round (No. 16) selection to the New York Jets for the Jets’ first- (No. 19), fourth- (No. 111) and sixth-round (No. 181) selections.

5--Indianapolis Colts traded their first-round (No. 22) selection to the New York Giants for the Giants’ first- (No. 30), third- (No. 91) and sixth-round (No. 193) selections.

6--Dallas Cowboys traded their second-round (No. 37) selection to the Indianapolis Colts for the Colts’ second- (No. 52) and third-round (No. 81) selections.

7--New England Patriots traded their second-round (No. 39) selection to Pittsburgh for the Steelers’ second- (No. 50) and fourth-round (No. 112) selections.

8--Detroit Lions traded their second-round (No. 48) selection to New England for the Patriots’ second- (No. 50) and sixth-round (No. 173) selections.

9--Buffalo Bills traded their second-round (No. 51) selection to Denver for the Broncos’ second- (No. 58) and fourth-round (No. 110) selections.

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10--Dallas Cowboys traded their second-round (No. 52) selection to Miami for the Dolphins’ second- (No. 56) and fourth-round (No. 122) selections.

11--New Orleans Saints traded their second-round (No. 53) selection to Dallas for the Cowboys’ third-round (No. 70 and No. 81) selections.

12--New York Giants traded their second-round (No. 61) selection to Detroit for the Lions’ third- (No. 78) and fourth-round (No. 114) selections.

13--New England Patriots traded their third-round (No. 69) selection to Minnesota for the Vikings’ third- (No. 86) and fourth-round (No. 119) selections.

14--Philadelphia Eagles traded their third- (No. 88) and sixth-round (No. 187) selections to Miami for the Dolphins’ 2002 second-round selection.

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