- This Bud is perfect for the Steelers (Steelers.com)
The team really had no realistic expectation it would have a chance to draft Bud Dupree.
- Steelers select LB Bud Dupree in the First Round (Steelers.com)
Dupree was a standout performer and has earned All-SEC mention each of the last two seasons.
- Steelers draft Kentucky linebacker Bud Dupree (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
The Steelers draft a linebacker in the first-round for the third consecutive year.
- Ron Cook: A lot to like about Steelers pick Bud Dupree, even off the field (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Dupree has received just as much praise for his off-field conduct as his on-field.
- Steelers take Kentucky OLB Dupree with 1st-round pick in draft (Tribune Review)
Dupree finished with 23.5 sacks over his 47 games at Kentucky.