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NFL Draft 2016: Rounds 1-7 Results, Grades and Hidden Gems

May 1, 2016   ·     ·   Jump to comments

One of the best parts of the NFL draft is digging and finding out who the next major surprise pros will be.
The hype machine churns up big expectations and ratings for the first round of the draft, but the meat of any roster gets carved in the later rounds. An NFL roster consists of 53 active players, after all, so the mid-rounds and beyond provide quality backups and potential stars.
Still, one cannot knock those who didn't want to sit through all 253 picks, especially after digesting the first two days of the three-day spectacle. After looking at each class and assigning an overall grade, let's highlight some of the hidden gems to know.
2016 NFL Draft Grades
Notable Hidden Gems in Later Rounds No. 134. Baltimore Ravens: Kenneth Dixon, RB, Louisiana Tech
Running back isn't one of the biggest question marks around the Baltimore Ravens anymore.
After Justin Forsett only managed 641 yards and two scores last year over 10 games, the backfield was one o...

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