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The 10 most incredible NFL Draft picks in Syracuse football history

By Sam Fariss

Nov 23, 2012; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Syracuse Orange offensive tackle Justin Pugh (67) .
Nov 23, 2012; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Syracuse Orange offensive tackle Justin Pugh (67) . / Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports
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Art Monk. 3. . . player. 445. 1980 NFL Draft. Round 1, Pick 18. Art Monk. Art Monk

Jan 26, 1992; Minneapolis, MN, USA; FILE PHOTO; Washington Redskins receiver Art Monk (81).
Jan 26, 1992; Minneapolis, MN, USA; FILE PHOTO; Washington Redskins receiver Art Monk (81). / RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports

As a part of "The Posse" (alongside Ricky Sanders and Gary Clark), Art Monk earned 12,721 receiving yards and 68 touchdowns through the air.

Monk, who had been a First-Team All-American for Syracuse, now has his name in the NFL Hall of Fame. He won three Super Bowls and was a three-time Pro Bowler from 1984-86.

In 1984, Monk was the NFL receptions leader with 106 catches in 16 games.

Monk played an incredible 15 seasons in the league and had 940 career catches.

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