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The fanfare during draft season mostly follows first-round draft picks — the guys who go to Nashville for opening night, sit in the green room and wait for their names to be called.
But the real meat of the draft lies in rounds two through six. General managers who know how to maximize selections there can build better, more substantial rosters — from offensive and defensive impact players, to cornerstones on special teams.
Last season, for example, three of Marty Hurney’s first four picks played large roles for the Carolina Panthers (receiver D.