# 2013 NFL Draft Order

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**Created:** [January 3, 2013, 7:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2013-nfl-draft-order/645933 "2013-01-03T07:25:17Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 17, 2013, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2013-nfl-draft-order/645933/61 "2013-01-17T23:05:26Z")

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> [@FoieGrasIsEvil](#):
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> Who does Mel have the Bengals taking? They need S, ILB/MLB (depending on whether they move Burfict into the middle and let the awful Maualuga walk) and RB.

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> 1. **Montee Ball** Cincinnati Bengals (10-6)
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> Analysis: In terms of pure draft value, Ball might be a bit of a reach on my board at this spot, but in terms of fit, it’s hard to find a better one among teams drafting in this range. Once fully healthy, Ball showed off a quick burst into and through the hole, and the ability to do major damage on the second level, both making defenders miss and simply running through tackles. If Cincinnati is healthy at guard to start the season (the Bengals weren’t in 2012), Ball is a player who could take some pressure off Andy Dalton in 2013 by improving its ground game. A “nose for the end zone” is a bit of a throw-away phrase, but Ball truly has it.

They hit one of your areas of need. Personally I think Ball sucks, but we’ll see.

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