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Cowboys stick to their draft board

Team has other needs, but LB Lee is a good fit and could be a first-round talent

Updated: April 24, 2010, 2:30 AM ET
By Calvin Watkins | ESPNDallas.com

IRVING, Texas -- If you thought the Dallas Cowboys were going to use a high pick to take a safety or a left tackle or guard, think again.

The Cowboys have needs at those positions, but they stayed true to their draft board by taking the highest-ranked remaining player on each of their first two picks.

Friday's second-round pick, Penn State linebacker Sean Lee, was ranked among the top 16 players in the draft by the Cowboys.

"He can play anywhere. He is not an outside linebacker ...

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