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Kiper's first-round winners and perplexing picks: The Pats got their guy, but a few teams reached

The Patriots stood pat for their quarterback, while the Bears mortgaged their future. Here are the picks Kiper liked and didn't like.

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BREAKING DOWN THE PICKS

2021 NFL draft: Pros and cons for every first-round pick

Will you be happy with Trevor Lawrence in Jacksonville? Our NFL Nation reporters analyze how all the top picks fit their teams.

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MUST-SEE DRAFT MOMENTS

Jaylen Waddle hilariously avoids family after being drafted No. 6 overall

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Falcons' Kyle Pitts selection prompts rant from Treavor Scales

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RODGERS WANTS OUT OF GREEN BAY

Packers GM: 'We're not gonna trade Aaron Rodgers'

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What do the Packers do now that Rodgers wants out?

Green Bay might have another uncomfortable QB transition -- and perhaps sooner than it thought.

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Stephen A. feeling 'sick' the Cowboys drafted Micah Parsons

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Parsons leaps into Goodell's arms after being selected by Cowboys

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Draft reunites Alabama and LSU stars

Reunited and it feels so good. The top 10 picks saw multiple WRs link up with their college QBs.

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