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Raiders Trade Down: Take D.J. Hayden with 12th Pick

Found April 25, 2013 on Silver and Black Daily:
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Do you believe in miracles?  D.J. Hayden certainly does.  He has gone from a near death experience to the 12th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.  As Don King would say “Only in America.” Reggie McKenzie had his first 1st round pick with the 3rd overall selection in the 2013 Draft, but he decided he could get his top [...]

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