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CBSSports mock draft has two Tigers in 1st round


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Clemson WR Sammy Watkins Sammy Watkins
Jr. Wide Receiver
#2 6-1, 205
Fort Myers, FL

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goes to the Oakland Raiders (#5 overall) in CBSSports.com's first NFL mock draft of the year.

Also, Clemson DE Vic BeasleyVic Beasley
RS Jr. Defensive End
#3 6-3, 225
Adairsville, GA

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is selected in the mock draft by the New Orleans Saints with the 27th overall pick.

Sammy Watkins, WR, Clemson: The Raiders need upgrades at several positions, most importantly quarterback. But they might be left in a spot where they guy they want isn't left on the board. If that's the case, Watkins would be a nice consolation prize.

Vic Beasley, OLB, Clemson: With the Saints utilizing a 3-4 base defense in 2013, athletic and versatile stand-up pass rushers are important pieces to what Rob Ryan wants to do. Beasley does a nice job converting speed to power and flashes intriguing pass rush skills.

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