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18. Jon Beason
A 1st Round Pick in 2007 from the University of Miami, Jon Beason was a starting Linebacker immediately and was a Pro Bowl selection in his sophomore year in the NFL after being the runner-up for the Defensive Rookie of the Year. That year, Beason was a First Team All-Pro and went to three straight Pro Bowls and was the league leader in Solo Tackles.