Of the record 73 underclassmen in this year's NFL draft, nearly two dozen have been projected by at least one analyst as having a chance to go in the first round.
Let's take a look at some of the rich history and traditions of one of the National Football League's most important events of the year.
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Undrafted rookies' disappointment can be offset by a significant consolation prize. They have some say in which team they join. With the help of a sharp agent, they can navigate the frenzied post-draft signing period to find the best possible opportunity to eventually make a team's 53-man roster — and earn the accompanying six-figure contract.
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The voice of football. The NFL's narrator for generations. A master of restraint.
Pat Summerall was the calm alongside John Madden's storm.
Summerall called football games for CBS from 1962-1993 and for Fox from 1994-2002, famously teaming with former coach John Madden for 21 of those seasons.
Pat Summerall was the calm alongside John Madden's storm.
