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Malik McDowell wanted to go in the top three picks of the NFL Draft.
Instead, he’ll have to wait a day to see if he will get taken during its second day.
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The former Michigan State defensive lineman was not selected among the 32 first-round picks Thursday night. Rounds 2 and 3 begin at 7 p.m. Friday.
ESPN ranks McDowell as the 12th-best player left on the board after the first round.
A number of draft analysts and anonymous NFL talent evaluators considered the 6-foot-6, 295-pound McDowell one of the best defensive linemen in the draft based on physical skills.