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10 Best Round 1 NFL Draft picks ever: From Aaron Donald to Jerry Rice

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Who are the best Round 1 NFL Draft picks of all time? It is a question football fans often wonder with so many legends of the league being selected in the first round. Well, look no further as we list the 10 greatest players to be taken in the opening round of the NFL Draft.

10. Aaron Donald

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9. Ray Lewis

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8. Walter Payton

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7. Reggie White

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6. Jim Brown

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5. Dan Marino

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4. Barry Sanders

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3. Peyton Manning

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2. Jerry Rice

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1. Lawrence Taylor

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