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Ravens Take DE Kruger In 2nd Round Of NFL Draft

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Apr 26, 2009 9:27 pm US/Eastern

Ravens Take DE Kruger In 2nd Round Of NFL Draft

BALTIMORE (WJZ/AP) ― The Baltimore Ravens shored up their defensive front by selecting end Paul Kruger of Utah in the second round of the NFL draft.

Kruger left Utah after his sophomore season. The 6'5", 263-pounder had 7 1/2 sacks to help the unbeaten Utes reach the Sugar Bowl, where they shocked Alabama to finish 13-0.

He was selected with the 57th overall pick.

Kruger, 23, nearly died in January 2008 after an encounter with a group of gang members left him with slashes to his ribs and abdomen that required 50 staples and four hours of surgery to close.

The Ravens selected Mississippi offensive tackle Michael Oher with the 23rd pick in the first round.

Baltimore gave New England the 26th overall selection and a fifth-round pick to move up to 23.

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