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2013 NFL Draft, Declared Underclassman1/1/13Matt Elam, SS, Florida-5’10”, 205 lbs.-A safety isn’t always the popular choice to go into the first round.  This year, Elam looks like he may slide into the first.  He is an instinctive safety and a tackling machine.  Elam’s stock will never be higher, so he declares.  ROUND:2DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Clemson-6’, 200 lbs.-One would have to question this decision.  In any other draft, such as next year, Hopkins is a sure fire, first rounder.  With the massive amount of defensive talent in front of him, not to mention a couple of other WR’s in front of him, Hopkins should have stayed in school.  Although a stunning playmaker, with a decent frame, Hopkins is not a route runner.  ROUND:2Stefphon Jefferson, RB, Nevada-5’11”, 205 lbs.-A premier rusher and TD machine at Nevada, Jefferson may never be considered a day 1 prospect.  With Ault departing Nevada, Jefferson may not feel comfortable playing another year.  He will be in the NFL due to his abil
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