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2017 NFL Draft: Top draft moments

See the best photos from Round 1 in Philly as NFL teams selected the next generation of stars.

Utah offensive tackle Garett Bolles holds up his son, Kingston, after being selected by the Denver Broncos during the 2017 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
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A father-son moment

Utah offensive tackle Garett Bolles holds up his son, Kingston, after being selected by the Denver Broncos during the 2017 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

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Washington cornerback Kevin King celebrates with his family after being selected by the Green Bay Packers during the 2017 NFL Draft on Friday, April 28, 2017 in Philadelphia. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
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King's day

Washington cornerback Kevin King celebrates with his family after being selected by the Green Bay Packers during the 2017 NFL Draft on Friday, April 28, 2017 in Philadelphia. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

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Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Drew Pearson announces a pick for his team, drawing a strong reaction from the Eagles fans in the audience. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
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Pearson gets Philly fired up

Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Drew Pearson announces a pick for his team, drawing a strong reaction from the Eagles fans in the audience. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

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LSU safety Jamal Adams holds back the tears after being selected by the New York Jets during the 2017 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
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Emotions pour in

LSU safety Jamal Adams holds back the tears after being selected by the New York Jets during the 2017 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

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LSU running back Leonard Fournette falls into a ball pit during the 2017 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
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Play time

LSU running back Leonard Fournette falls into a ball pit during the 2017 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

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New York Jets fans react after the Jets select LSU safety Jamal Adams during the 2017 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
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Elated fans

New York Jets fans react after the Jets select LSU safety Jamal Adams during the 2017 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

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Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson flashes the inside of his suit after being selected by the Houston Texans during the 2017 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
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Custom suit

Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson flashes the inside of his suit after being selected by the Houston Texans during the 2017 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

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USC cornerback Adoree' Jackson walks along the red carpet during the 2017 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
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Greeting the fans

USC cornerback Adoree' Jackson walks along the red carpet during the 2017 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

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UCLA defensive end Takkarist McKinley gives an on-stage interview after being selected by the Atlanta Falcons during the 2017 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
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For Grandma

UCLA defensive end Takkarist McKinley gives an on-stage interview after being selected by the Atlanta Falcons during the 2017 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

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North Carolina quarterback Mitchell Trubisky reacts with family members after being selected by the Chicago Bears during the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
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Second overall

North Carolina quarterback Mitchell Trubisky reacts with family members after being selected by the Chicago Bears during the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell stands at the podium during the 2017 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
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Spotlight on Goodell

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell stands at the podium during the 2017 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

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USC cornerback Adoree' Jackson celebrates after being selected by the Tennessee Titans during the 2017 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
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All smiles for Adoree'

USC cornerback Adoree' Jackson celebrates after being selected by the Tennessee Titans during the 2017 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

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LSU cornerback Tre'Davious White walks down the stairs outside of the Philadelphia Museum of Art during the 2017 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
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Walking the red carpet

LSU cornerback Tre'Davious White walks down the stairs outside of the Philadelphia Museum of Art during the 2017 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

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Chloe and Halle Bailey sing the national anthem during the 2017 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
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Stage is set

Chloe and Halle Bailey sing the national anthem during the 2017 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

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