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2012 NFL Draft: Should Colts Consider Justin Blackmon After Bowl Performance?
Published by Gerard Martin on January 13, 2012
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Indianapolis Colts
With the first pick in the 2012 NFL draft, the Indianapolis Colts should absolutely not select Justin Blackmon. The reason behind this has very little to do with Blackmon himself.
Andrew Luck's unimpeachable greatness puts the burden of proof squarely on Blackmon's broad shoulders, and based on the historical performance of players in his position, it can't be guaranteed that he'll be a franchise-saving super-stud.
Blackmon's eight-catch, 186-yard, three-touchdown performance against Luck's Stanford Cardinal in the Fiesta Bowl capped off an incredible season. Oklahoma State's star receiver finished with 121 receptions, 1,522 yards and 18 touchdowns en route to his second consecutive Biletnikoff Award.
Blackmon's staggering college production has made him a near lock to be selected in the Top 10, but it...
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