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League confirms Bears to draft 14th in first round

By Sun-Times Wire

The NFL released the draft order for 2008.

It contains a complex tie at the top between Atlanta, Kansas City and Oakland for spots 3-5. Coin flips will be involved in deciding it.

To see the NFL’s list: http://www.nfl.com/draft/story?id=09000d5d805a3a57&template=without-video&confirm=true

Recent No. 14 picks made by the Bears include defensive linemen Tommie Harris and Michael Haynes. The 14th pick this last year was made by the New York Jets, who chose CB Darrelle Revis.

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