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10 Best Moments of the 2017 NFL Draft

By Jerran Anderson

Apr 28, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans first round draft pick Deshaun Watson poses with a jersey during a press conference at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans first round draft pick Deshaun Watson poses with a jersey during a press conference at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell during the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell during the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Indianapolis Colts Let an Orangutan Announce Picks

The Indianapolis Colts took a different approach to Day 3 of the NFL Draft. They decided to make their picks live from the Indianapolis Zoo from the orangutan center.

The Colts allowed the orangutan to announce their picks via a touchscreen set up in an orangutans cage. While the scouting report is still pending on the orangutan, he did a good job.

https://twitter.com/NFL/status/858379379927162880

It was an interesting sequence of events to say the least. NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock wasn’t amused by it either, which is understandable. On a big day for NFL Draft picks, the focus is being shifted to an orangutan.

On the other hand, an orangutan was smart enough to make an NFL Draft pick, technically. So as you can see, I’m torn as a fan and also as a writer here. It’s not everyday you get to see a trained orangutan announce picks at the NFL Draft.

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