FSU was well represented last night in the first round of the NFL Draft. Bjoern Werner, Xavier Rhodes, and perhaps the biggest surprise of Thursday night, EJ Manuel, all went in the first round.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida State defensive players Bjoern Werner and Xavier Rhodes joined quarterback EJ Manuel as first round picks in the 2013 NFL Draft. Werner was taken with the 24th pick by the Indianapolis Colts while Xavier Rhodes was selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 25th pick.
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The trio of Manuel, Werner and Rhodes gave the Seminoles three first round selections for the first time since the 2006 NFL Draft when four FSU players were taken: Ernie Sims (9th, Detroit Lions), Kamerion Wimbley (13th, Cleveland Browns), Brodrick Bunkley (14th, Philadephia Eagles) and Antonio Cromartie (19th, San Diego Chargers). Florida State now has 39 first round picks all-time and 35 since 1984.
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