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The National Football League has released the list of players that will be attending the 2013 NFL Draft, hanging out in the so-called "Green Room" until they hear their name called. There will be 23 such players this season. Here's the full list.
Ezekiel Ansah, defensive end, Brigham Young
Tavon Austin, wide receiver, West Virginia
Jonathan Cooper, guard, North Carolina
Eric Fisher, offensive tackle, Central Michigan
Sharrif Floyd, defensive tackle, Florida
D.J. Fluker, offensive tackle, Alabama
Luke Joeckel, offensive tackle, Texas A&M
Lane Johnson, offensive tackle, Oklahoma
Dion Jordan, defensive end, Oregon
Eddie Lacy, running back, Alabama
E.J. Manuel, quarterback, Florida State
Dee Milliner, cornerback, Alabama
Barkevious Mingo, defensive end, Louisiana State
Cordarrelle Patterson, wide receiver, Tennessee
Eric Reid, safety, Louisiana State
Xavier Rhodes, cornerback, Florida State
Sheldon Richardson, defensive tackle, Missouri
Geno Smith, quarterback, West Virginia
Desmond Trufant, cornerback, Washington
Kenny Vaccaro, safety, Texas
Chance Warmack, guard, Alabama
Menelik Watson, offensive tackle, Florida State
Bjoern Werner, defensive end, Florida State
A few surprises on this list. . .and some guys that I think are going to get to hang out in the Green Room on Friday as well, as I don't anticipate their names being called in Round One.
What do you think of the list of attendees, folks? Do you see anyone you think the Vikiings will be drafting in the first round on that list?