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Adding Clausen, Pike makes Panthers’ QB spot crowded, competitive

So much for the idea that Matt Moore had an unquestioned hold on the Carolina Panthers' starting quarterback job.

Vikings draft RB Gerhart in second round to complement Peterson

When Toby Gerhart got to college at Stanford, he said he wanted to be like Adrian Peterson. Now Gerhart will play with Peterson in the same backfield.

Panthers pounce on QB Clausen at No. 48, then give him targets

The Carolina Panthers ended their long wait in the 2010 NFL Draft by ending Jimmy Clausen's surprising drop, taking the Notre Dame quarterback with the 48th pick Friday.

Eagles select South Florida safety Allen, who has big shoes to fill

The Philadelphia Eagles used the 37th overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft to select South Florida defensive back Nate Allen on Friday.

Umenyiora OK with Giants picking Pierre-Paul, is ready to compete

Two-time Pro Bowler Osi Umenyiora says the New York Giants made a good move by taking fellow defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul in the NFL draft.

Prime-time NFL draft draws 30 percent hike in TV ratings

The overnight ratings for the first NFL draft in prime time were up 30 percent from last year.

For starters: Seahawks open Carroll era by drafting Okung, Thomas

Pete Carroll and new general manager John Schneider think they filled their most urgent needs by selecting Walter Jones' replacement in Russell OKung at No. 6, then All-American safety Earl Thomas at No. 14 overall.

Broncos deal three draft picks to move up, take Tebow in first round

The Denver Broncos coach made Tim Tebow a first-round NFL draft pick Thursday, a bold move that surprised many in football, but not Florida coach Urban Meyer.

One of the ‘Boys: Dallas fan Bryant thrilled team trades up for him

The Dallas Cowboys have selected Oklahoma State receiver Dez Bryant with the 24th pick in the NFL draft.

Jags shockingly select Cal DT Alualu at No. 10; Henderson exiting?

Defensive tackle Tyson Alualu probably won't help the Jacksonville Jaguars sell a single season ticket. Even his family and friends are seemingly too far away to boost attendance. He could increase the team's pathetic pass rush, though, and that's all the Jaguars say they really want.