The big dudes dominated the first round of the NFL Entry Draft with Central Michigan offensive tackle Eric Fisher selected as the no.1 overall pick by the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday in New York.
The 6-foot-7, 306-pound Fisher became the person to be called on the stage by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell at the Radio Music Hall.
Fisher has been named Associated Press third-team All-American and Sports Illustrated second-team All-American for his remarkable senior season with Chippewas.
He became the first player from the Mid-American Conference to be selected first overall in the NFL Draft as the Chiefs track new direction under the tutelage of Andy Reid, who has the history of picking big lineman in the draft.
"This is so surreal," Fisher said. "I'm ready to get to work right now. I'm ready to start playing some football. I can't process what's going on right now."
It was a big night for the linemen who occupied the first seven and 17 of the 32 picks in this year's draft.
"That's a lot of love for the big boys up front, which we usually don't get," said Fisher, who wowed scouts with his incredible agility and power.
Texas A&M offensive tackle Luke Joeckel was selected no.2 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars while defensive end Dion Jordan was picked no.3 overall by the Miami Dolphins. Lane Johnson (OT, Philadelphia Eagles), Ezekiel Ansah (DE, Detroit Lions), Barkevious Mingo (DE, Cleveland Browns), Jonathan Cooper (Guard, Arizona Cardinals) round out the top-seven.
West Virginia wideout Tavon Austin became the first non-linemen to be called in the draft after he was chosen no.8 overall by the St. Louis Rams.
Among the quarterbacks, only Florida State's E.J. Manuel was chosen in the first round. He was picked no.16 by the Buffalo Bills.
The second and third round of the draft will start at 6:30 p.m on Friday at the Radio City Music Hall. Big names such as West Virginia's quarterback Geno Smith, Notre Dame's linebacker, Manti Te'o, and USC's Matt Barkley have yet to be called.
2013 NFL Entry Draft - First Round
1. Kansas City Chiefs - Eric Fisher, OT, Central Michigan
2. Jacksonville Jaguars - Luke Joeckel, OT, Texas A&M
3. Miami Dolphins (acquired from Oakland) - Dion Jordon, OLB, Oregon
4. Philadelphia Eagles -Lane Johnson, OT, Oklahoma
5. Detroit Lions - Ezekiel Ansah, DE, BYU
6. Cleveland Browns - Barkevious Mingo, DE, LSU
7. Arizona Cardinals - Jonathan Cooper, G, North Carolina
8. St. Louis Rams (acquired from Buffalo) - Tavon Austin, WR, West Virginia
9. New York Jets - Dee Milliner, CB, Alabama
10. Tennessee Titans - Chance Warmack, G, Alabama
11. San Diego Chargers - D.J. Fluker, G, Alabama
12. Oakland Raiders (acquired from Miami) - D.J. Hayden, CB, Houston
13. New York Jets - Sheldon Richardson, DT, Missouri
14. Carolina Panthers - Star Lotulelei, DT, Utah
15. New Orleans Saints - Kenny Vaccaro, S, Texas
16. St. Louis Rams - E.J. Manuel, QB, Florida State
17. Pittsburgh Steelers - Jarvis Jones, OLB, Georgia
18. San Francisco 49ers (from Cowboys) - Eric Reid, S, LSU
19. New York Giants - Justin Pugh, G, Syracuse
20. Chicago Bears - Kyle Long, G, Oregon
21. Cincinnati Bengals - Tyler Eifert, TE, Notre Dame
22. Atlanta Falcons (from Rams) - Desmond Trufant, CB, Washington
23. Minnesota Vikings - Sharrif Floyd, DT Florida
24. Indianapolis Colts - Bjoren Werner, DE, Florida State
25. Minnesota Vikings - Xavier Rhodes, CB, Florida State
26. Green Bay Packers - Datone Jones, DE, UCLA
27. Houston Texans - DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Clemson
28. Denver Broncos - Sylvester Williams, DT, North Carolina
29. Minnesota Vikings (from Patriots) - Cordarrelle Patterson, WR, Tennessee
30. St. Louis Rams (from Falcons) - Alec Ogletree, ILB, Georgia
31. Dallas Cowboys (from 49ers) - Travis Frederick, C, Wisconsin
32. Baltimore Ravens - Matt Elam, S, Florida
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