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2016 NFL Draft: The Last Ten Choices at Number Nine

By Alan Schechter

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announces the number ninth overall pick to the New York Giants in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announces the number ninth overall pick to the New York Giants in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 16, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu (43) tackles Buffalo Bills running back CJ Spiller (28) during the first half at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 16, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu (43) tackles Buffalo Bills running back CJ Spiller (28) during the first half at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports /

C.J. Spiller

Spiller is one of the more explosive players selected at number nine, chosen in 2010 by the Bills.  He saw his role expand over the years in Buffalo, peaking in 2012 when he carried the ball 207 times for 1,244 yards and six touchdowns, a whopping six yards per carry average.  His performance in 2012 earned him a Pro Bowl selection.  He followed that up with 933 yards in 2013.

Spiller has also been a solid receiver out of the backfield, with over 30 receptions per season from 2011-2013, and again in 2015 with the New Orleans Saints.  At 28 years old, he remains one of the top dual-threat running backs in the game today.

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