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NFL Compensatory Picks: The best every team has ever had

By Erik Lambert

27 Jan 2002 : Brian Dawkins of the Philadelphia Eagles during the NFC Championship Game against the St.Louis Rams at the Dome at the America's Center in St.Louis, Missouri. The Rams advance to the Superbowl after winning 29-24. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images
27 Jan 2002 : Brian Dawkins of the Philadelphia Eagles during the NFC Championship Game against the St.Louis Rams at the Dome at the America's Center in St.Louis, Missouri. The Rams advance to the Superbowl after winning 29-24. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images /
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30 Dec 1995: Center Tim Ruddy of the Miami Dolphins provides protection during a game against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Bills won the game 37-22. Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart /Allsport
30 Dec 1995: Center Tim Ruddy of the Miami Dolphins provides protection during a game against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Bills won the game 37-22. Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart /Allsport /

Tim Ruddy (OG, Miami Dolphins)

A rare second-round compensatory player, Tim Ruddy was taken by the Miami Dolphins with the 65th overall pick in the 1994 NFL Draft.

Though he played in all 16 games in his rookie season, Ruddy didn’t become a full-time starter until 1995.

The former Notre Dame Golden Domer developed into one of the better interior offensive linemen in the NFL in the mid-late 1990s and early 2000s, earning a Pro Bowl nod in the 2000 season.

He played all 10 of his NFL seasons with the Miami Dolphins.

Rhett Ellison (FB, Minnesota Vikings)

A fourth-round pick in the 2012 NFL Draft (128th overall), Rhett Ellison is not a player going down in the history books for his statistical contributions to the NFL.

He is, however, a coveted player in the league for his ability to play a very versatile role within an offense, and simply do his job exceptionally well.

Ellison played five seasons for the Minnesota Vikings as a versatile fullback/tight end and signed as a free agent after that with the New York Giants.

Over the past two seasons with the Giants, he’s played a bigger role in the offense, catching 49 passes over the last two years as well as matching his touchdown total in Minnesota with three.

He’s an excellent blocker, receiver, and someone coaches can trust in a variety of roles.

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