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Division II players hardly second-rate in NFL

Perhaps you’ve heard a few thousand times that Vikings receiver Adam Thielen went to a Division II school?

Yes, it is quite the story. But look around the NFL and you’ll find that Mr. Mankato is but the lead chapter being written by Division II players on NFL teams with winning records.

In Detroit on Sunday, Seahawks receiver David Moore posted his fourth touchdown in three games with a juggling grab in a 28-14 upset win over the Lions. Quarterback Russell Wilson has targeted the second-year pro from East Central (Mo.) 14 times with 11 completions, a 20.