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10 biggest draft steals of the last decade

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10. LT David Bakhtiari, Packers
Pick No. 109 in 2013 Draft 
9. C Jason Kelce, Eagles
Pick No. 191 in 2011 NFL Draft

8. TE Travis Kelce, Chiefs
Pick No. 63 in 2013 NFL Draft
7. LB NaVorro Bowman, 49ers
Pick No. 91 in 2010 Draft
6. WR Tyreek Hill, Chiefs
Pick No. 165 in 2016 NFL Draft
5. DT Geno Atkins, Bengals
Pick No. 120 in 2010 NFL Draft
4. Quarterback Dak Prescott, Cowboys
Pick No. 135 in 2016 Draft 
3. WR Antonio Brown, Steelers
Pick No. 195 in 2010 Draft 

2. CB Richard Sherman, Seahawks
Pick No. 154 in 2011 Draft 
1. QB Russell Wilson, Seahawks

  • Pick No. 75 in 2012 draft 

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  • Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger! 

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    #1 · Apr 12, 11:23 AM
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      Not everyone can crack the top 10 of the best draft steals of the last decade. But here is a list players who had strong arguments for inclusion:
      • WR T.Y. Hilton, Colts (pick No. 92 in 2012)
      • DT Jurrell Casey, Titans (pick No. 77 in 2011)
      • LB Justin Houston, Chiefs (pick No. 70 in 2011)
      • QB Kirk Cousins, Redskins (pick No. 102 in 2012)
      • DE Everson Griffen, Vikings (pick No. 100 in 2010)
      • RB DeMarco Murray, Cowboys (pick No. 71 in 2011)
      • TE Jimmy Graham, Saints (pick No. 95 in 2010)
      • WR Keenan Allen, Chargers (pick No. 76 in 2013)
      • SS Kam Chancellor, Seahawks (pick No. 133 in 2010)
      • WR Stefon Diggs, Vikings (pick No. 146 in 2014)
      • TE George Kittle, 49ers (pick No. 146 in 2017)
      • RB David Johnson, Cardinals (pick No. 86 in 2015)
      • DB Tyrann Mathieu, Cardinals (pick No. 69 in 2013)
      • RB Alvin Kamara, Saints (pick No. 67 in 2017)
      • DT Akiem Hicks, Saints (pick No. 89 in 2012)
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    A little surprised Danielle Hunter isn't on one of those lists. He's a much bigger steal drafted 88th than Demarco Freaking Murray at 71. It's also unfairly excludes undrafted players, which are even bigger steals. Thielen, Harris...

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    @"MaroonBells" said: A little surprised Danielle Hunter isn't on one of those lists. He's a much bigger steal drafted 88th than Demarco Freaking Murray at 71. It's also unfairly excludes undrafted players, which are even bigger steals. Thielen, Harris...
    I believe statistically Hunter's career is on a path like no other Viking  and he turns 26 in October.

    Does anyone else remember in 2015, his rookie year, he was so raw he lined up in a 2 point stance?

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    I’ll tell ya how much Hunter belongs on this list, the next player selected after him was, wait for it... Sean Mannion  ;) B)  

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    @"MaroonBells" said: A little surprised Danielle Hunter isn't on one of those lists. He's a much bigger steal drafted 88th than Demarco Freaking Murray at 71. It's also unfairly excludes undrafted players, which are even bigger steals. Thielen, Harris...

    He was my first thought.  Diggs and yes, Thielen tops that list by a mile.

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