Thousands were in attendance at the 2017 NFL Draft on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia.
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Joseph Dayoc of Mantua, NJ tries the vertical jump in the fan experience area of the 2017 NFL Draft.
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Football fans gather on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway near Eakins Oval before the start of the 2017 NFL draft in Philadelphia, Thursday, April 27.
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Jimmy Gray, Bill Blecker and Rich Walters, (L to R), on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway for the 2017 NFL Draft, Thursday, April 27.
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Mike Brown of Maryland takes a shot in the 'Hail Mary' mock competition, part of the fan experience at the 2017 NFL Draft, Thursday, April 27.
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There was plenty of fun and games at the 2017 NFL Draft in Philadelphia.
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Football fans test their speed in the 40-yard dash at the 2017 NFL Draft, Thursday, April 27 in Philadelphia.
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Eduardo Calmon of Philadelphia dressed up his pal, Juan, and brought him along to the 2017 NFL Draft, drawing plenty of reactions from the crowd.
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A news reporter attempts to broadcast from the 2017 NFL Draft while excited Philadelphia Eagles fans do their best to interrupt him.
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Andre Harris, center, reacts as Temple University's Hassan Reddick was chosen by the Cardinals as their first-round pick. 'It's rare for a Temple player to get picked in the top 15.'
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Jade and Jesse Crespo of Connecticut wait patiently for the Eagles to make their first-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.
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Swoop was in attendance and cheered on the crowd in the VIP area of the 2017 NFL Draft in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia Eagles fans, Michele Ziccardi, Barbara Ziccardi and Ryan Harrington, (L to R), spoke to PhillyVoice shortly after the Eagles chose Derek Barnett as their first-round pick, Thursday, April 27, 2017, at the NFL Draft held in Philadelphia.
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Football fans packed in tightly to watch the 2017 NFL Draft, held on the steps on the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Thursday, April 27.
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Philadelphia Eagles fans cheer as it became time for the Eagles to make their first-round pick, Thursday, April 27, 2017, at the NFL Draft held in Philadelphia.
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Bob Maylie, of Northeast Philadelphia, yells with excitement as the Philadelphia Eagles choose Derek Barnett with the 14th-overall pick in the 2017 NFL draft, Thursday, April 27.
