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The NFL announced seven Hall of Famers
will be among the group of past and current players who will announce
selections during Day 2 of the 2022 NFL draft in Las Vegas on Friday.
Ari Meirov of Pro Football Focus
provided the full list:
Ari Meirov @MySportsUpdate
The NFL will have former and active players announcing selections for rounds 2 and 3 on Friday Night.<br><br>Names include: Barry Sanders, Tony Gonzalez, Emmitt Smith, Austin Ekeler, Aaron Jones, Amani Toomer, and Warrick Dunn.<br><br>Full list below: <a href=”https://t.co/aNTvd7OlnT”>pic.twitter.com/aNTvd7OlnT</a>
Larry Csonka will reveal the Miami
Dolphins’ choice in the third round as the NFL celebrates the 50th
anniversary of the only team to complete an undefeated season: the
1972 Dolphins.
A couple of fellow standout rushers who
ended up in Canton, Barry Sanders and Emmitt Smith, are also set to
take the stage Friday night.
The NFL said the introductions are part of the league’s “continuing effort to connect the game’s greats with the next
generation of stars.”
Most of the picks during the first
round are announced by commissioner Roger Goodell, but there are also
a few special plans in place for the Day 1 festivities on Thursday.
The announcement noted
Pittsburgh Steelers legend Franco Harris will make their Round 1 pick
in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception, and the
league previously confirmed two other notable selections:
- No. 5 (New York Giants): Sam Prince from Make-A-Wish
- No. 15 (Philadelphia Eagles): local youth football players
The draft gets underway at 8 p.m. ET Thursday, and Day 2 begins at 7 p.m. ET Friday.
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