Steelers Select Syracuse FS Shamarko Thomas (Rd.4, No. 111)

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  1. SRW

    SRW Ex-World's Worst Site Admin

    With the 11th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, the Steelers select Syracuse FS Shamarko Thomas. Thomas lost both his parents before his sophomore year in college, and is now the head of a family including six children. The hard-hitting and speedy safety considered leaving for the NFL early, but returned to get closer to achieving his degree and increase his value to NFL scouts. Though his lack of height is not ideal for a pro defensive back, his coverage skills and ability to support against the run make him a potential starting strong safety who is likely to be selected in the middle rounds.

    Source: NFL.com
     
    SRW, Apr 27, 2013
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  2. Crowned

    Crowned Doesn't give a shit.

    [MENTION=1390]K Train[/MENTION] is happy
     
    Crowned, Apr 27, 2013
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  3. 86WARD

    86WARD -

    I like that pick...
     
    86WARD, Apr 27, 2013
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  4. Crowned

    Crowned Doesn't give a shit.

    We traded our 2014 3rd round pick. I won't be happy day 2 next year.
     
    Crowned, Apr 27, 2013
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  5. Crowned

    Crowned Doesn't give a shit.

    Now that I think about it we hopefully will get a 3rd round compensatory pick for Wallace.
     
    Crowned, Apr 27, 2013
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  6. K Train

    K Train Do You Honeycutt?

    I love Shamarko...he was the BPA available when the 4th round started. Exactly what they need at safety, a fast explosive hitter.
     
    K Train, Apr 27, 2013
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