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Among those who were reportedly in contention for the part?
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Radhika Seth, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2025
Teams with an interest in Valdez would also be in contention.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Star Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, LSU offensive tackle Will Campbell, and Penn State edge Abdul Carter are other players in contention to go in the top five of tonight's draft.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Here’s a closer look at the five KU players in contention to be drafted and where they are projected to go according to two different mock drafts from The Athletic and Pro Football Focus.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025
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Radhika Seth, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2025
Teams with an interest in Valdez would also be in contention.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Star Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, LSU offensive tackle Will Campbell, and Penn State edge Abdul Carter are other players in contention to go in the top five of tonight's draft.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Here’s a closer look at the five KU players in contention to be drafted and where they are projected to go according to two different mock drafts from The Athletic and Pro Football Focus.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025
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“In contention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20contention. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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