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Chris Rainey drafted in fifth round

 |  April 28, 2012  |  0 Comments
Former Florida running back Chris Rainey was taken by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 24th pick in the fifth round (159th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft. / Gator Country file photo by Tim Casey

After defensive tackle Jaye Howard was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL Draft, the eyes of all Florida fans turned to running back Chris Rainey.

Rainey waited an entire round more to hear his name called, before the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted him with the 24th pick in the fifth round (159th overall).


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