As much as I want to discount the NFL Draft as just ESPN-generated hype, I'll admit that I'm now a fan. The draft includes elements of gambling, the Academy Awards, business, game shows, reality shows, team solidarity, etc. I've even come to look forward to Mel Kiper's detailed analyses of each player's attributes. So, this year I'll probably be watching again. Who's on the clock?
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