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The business of the NFL draft

Utah Quarterback Alex Smith poses with his jersey during the 70th NFL Draft on April 23, 2005. He was drafted first overall by the San Francisco 49ers.

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Kai Ryssdal is the host and senior editor of Marketplace, public radio’s program on business and the economy. Follow Kai on Twitter @kairyssdal.