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Discussion in 'Community' started by RX_Sith, Apr 30, 2015.

  1. Juliet316

    Juliet316 Chosen One star 10

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    We have needs on Defense, but we also had a piss poor O-line last year, so I'm happy with Washington's pick
     
  2. DT421

    DT421 Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    The Colts still have some glaring needs on defense such as, pass rush, run stopping and safety issues and we go with WR Phillip Dorsett - leaving some great defensive talent on the board that will not be there by the time we draft again in the second round. I, along with many other Colts fans, are not particularly thrilled today. [face_plain]
     
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  3. Juliet316

    Juliet316 Chosen One star 10

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    Jim Kelly looks great.
     
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  4. heels1785

    heels1785 Skywalker Saga + JCC Manager / Finally Won A Draft star 10 Staff Member Manager

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    Somebody decided to start cutting onions in my house when he walked out there.
     
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  5. LloydChristmas

    LloydChristmas Baseball and Three-Time Jedi Draft Champion star 5 VIP - Game Winner

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    Bengals what the HELL. Jaelen Strong on the board, even Gregory despite the (seemingly) anxiety probz.

    Stoked for round 3 where we take a guard and a center!
     
  6. heels1785

    heels1785 Skywalker Saga + JCC Manager / Finally Won A Draft star 10 Staff Member Manager

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    Chiefs are drafting brilliantly so far. A few wideouts tomorrow, some more help on the O-line, we'll be golden.

    I hope Randy Gregory has a HOF career. Great pick by Dallas.
     
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  7. LloydChristmas

    LloydChristmas Baseball and Three-Time Jedi Draft Champion star 5 VIP - Game Winner

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    Just got to turn on draft coverage for the first time...how is Goodell not getting relentlessly booed every time he steps on the stage? Come on Chicago.
     
  8. heels1785

    heels1785 Skywalker Saga + JCC Manager / Finally Won A Draft star 10 Staff Member Manager

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    The kid from Louisville that the Jets just drafted grew up in 16 foster homes over the course of his childhood, Charlie Strong said. Jesus.
     
  9. dp4m

    dp4m Chosen One star 10

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    Nov 8, 2001

    Finally caught the replay -- and other than me wishing he also thanked his doctors and not just prayer -- I agree with you!
     
  10. Juke Skywalker

    Juke Skywalker Force Ghost star 5

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    Mar 27, 2004
    So my Browns have thus far drafted 3 d-lineman. I'm guessing their strategy is to horde all the d-lineman so their Arena League caliber QB's won't have to worry about the opposing team's pass rush. Great strategy, Cleveland.

    In all honesty I think they've drafted extremely well thus far (all three d-lineman are potential starters--maybe even stars, RB is a steal, OL should be a starter for a decade) but the last time I checked QB is still the most important position in the game and none of ours could start for any other team in the NFL.
     
  11. RX_Sith

    RX_Sith Jedi Grand Master star 6

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    New YorkGIANTS
    From Tennessee Titans
    33

    LANDON

    COLLINS

    S | ALABAMA
    The Titans traded their 33rd overall pick to the Giants, who gave up the 40th overall pick, as well as a fourth- and seventh-round pick. And with that 33rd selection, Big Blue selected Alabama safety Landon Collins. Collins isn't an elite cover safety (he's serviceable in that regard) but he's a true downhill thumper. With Antrel Rolle, Stevie Brown and Quintin Demps all leaving via free agency, the need at this position was glaring, and Collins is a very safe strong safety selection.READ MORE

    Tampa BayBUCCANEERS
    34

    DONOVAN

    SMITH

    T | PENN STATE
    In the interest of protecting their new franchise quarterback, Jameis Winston, the Buccaneers used their second-rounder (No. 34) to bolster their offensive line. The pick: Penn State offensive tackle Donovan Smith. The former Nittany Lion enjoyed a steady rise after rather unexpectedly declaring for the draft. He more than held his own at the Senior Bowl, and his size alone pushed him into the Day 2 range. That he's coming out of a pro-style offense also helped—there could be a quick learning curve here before Smith steps in as the starting right tackle.READ MORE

    OaklandRAIDERS
    35

    MARIO

    EDWARDS JR.

    DE | FLORIDA STATE
    The Raiders needed help along the defensive line, but this is a pretty curious pick. Edwards is a hybrid end who amassed eight sacks and 23 tackles for loss through his three seasons at Florida State. He's a plus-athlete who needs a lot of development—he is slow off the snap more often than you would like, and outside of his bull-rush, he doesn't have a lot of moves. Over time, Edwards could become a quality starting lineman, but this feels like a bit of a reach.READ MORE

    JacksonvilleJAGUARS
    36

    T.J.

    YELDON

    RB | ALABAMA
    Though he never received the hype of fellow running backs Todd Gurley and Melvin Gordon, Alabama's T.J. Yeldon posted 39 touchdowns and more than 3,800 yards during three college seasons. The Jaguars are banking on him bringing some of that production to their offense, after selecting Yeldon at No. 36. A three-down back, Yeldon has a chance to clear up what became a murky Jaguars' backfield situation in 2014 when free-agent addition Toby Gerhart slumped through an injury-plagued year. Yeldon is now the most talented back on a roster that includes Gerhart, Denard Robinson, Storm Johnson and ex-Raven Bernard Pierce. There won't be enough carries to go around, but Yeldon should earn the majority of them.READ MORE

    New YorkJETS
    37

    DEVIN

    SMITH

    WR | OHIO STATE
    The Jets have long been in need of a true speed receiver, and they certainly get that with Ohio State's Devin Smith. Of all the bigger receivers in this class, Smith has as much or more straight-line speed as anyone. He'll take the top off a defense, but he struggles with the finer points of the position—he'll have stretches of drops, he's not physical enough to avoid getting re-routed against press coverage and his route tree is more like a route bush. That said, he'll add to this offense as a pure vertical guy.READ MORE

    WashingtonREDSKINS
    38

    PRESTON

    SMITH

    LB | MISSISSIPPI STATE
    Two picks into Scot McCloughan's reign as the Washington GM his plan of attack is becoming clear: make the team tougher at the line of scrimmage. McCloughan took OT Brandon Scherff in Round 1 and with pick No. 38 Friday added DE/LB Preston Smith. An interesting note: Smith was announced as a linebacker, which could mean Washington plans to stand up Smith outside, as a pseudo-replacement for Brian Orakpo; Smith played defensive end at Mississippi State. That potential flexibility will help Smith crack the lineup in short order.READ MORE

    ChicagoBEARS
    39

    EDDIE

    GOLDMAN

    NT | FLORIDA STATE
    When the Bears switched defensive coordinators from Mel Tucker to Vic Fangio, they moved to a hybrid defense that requires a heavy run-plugger in the one-tech role. Florida State's Eddie Goldman will fit that spot very well—he's 6-4 and 336 pounds, and when he keeps his pad level low, he can be a real force. However, he's prone to coming off the snap slowly, and wrestling when he should be disrupting. The Bears obviously hope that Fangio can smooth out the rough spots.READ MORE

    TennesseeTITANS
    From New York Giants
    40

    DORIAL

    GREEN-BECKHAM

    WR | OKLAHOMA
    Several high-profile players entered this year's draft haunted by character concerns. Perhaps none of them offered as much upside as wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham, the 40th pick by the Titans. Green-Beckham was booted from the Missouri program after an off-field incident, then transferred to Oklahoma and sat out the 2014 season per NCAA rules. Green-Beckham has a ton to prove, especially as he lands with an organization that saw '09 first-round pick Kenny Britt bust in part due to legal issues. Should this gamble pay off, the Titans will have found a true lead receiver for new QB Marcus Mariota.READ MORE

    CarolinaPANTHERS
    From St. Louis Rams
    41

    DEVIN

    FUNCHESS

    WR | MICHIGAN
    The Panthers clearly want big receivers on their roster—they took Florida State's Kelvin Benjamin in the first round of the 2014 draft and watched him thrive in his rookie campaign, and they traded up with the Rams for the 41st pick to select Michigan receiver Devin Funchess. Funchess is projected by some as a potential move tight end, but he also can break coverage apart as a pure big receiver. Funchess has a rucked-up upper body, and though he has some vertical speed, he can be a bit logey when asked to run more complicated routes. You'd also like to see more physicality for his size, but one thing's for sure—Cam Newton won't have to look to hard to find his two main targets.READ MORE

    AtlantaFALCONS
    42

    JALEN

    COLLINS

    CB | LSU
    The Saints boasted the NFL's No. 3 passing attack last year, Tampa Bay has a Mike Evans-Vincent Jackson combo at receiver and, Friday, the Panthers added Devin Funchess to Kelvin Benjamin out wide. Atlanta counter-punched at pick No. 42, taking cornerback Jalen Collins out of LSU. Collins fits the mold of a modern-day NFL CB at 6'1" and 203 pounds, with a lanky build. His ability to cover ground could make him a safety project down the road, but on paper the Falcons should be able to pair him with Desmond Trufant to form an extremely talented 1-2 cornerback punch. Collins is inexperienced (10 college starts)—glass half-full, that means he is just scratching the surface of his potential.READ MORE

    HoustonTEXANS
    From Cleveland Browns
    43

    BENARDRICK

    MCKINNEY

    LB | MISSISSIPPI STATE
    The Texans have been hoping against hope that Brian Cushing can return to the form he had before injuries started to take him down, but the selection of McKinney this high up in the draft means that you'll see a lot of him in the Texans' defensive packages. The 6'4", 246-pound McKinney checks all the boxes from a height/weight/speed perspective, and though he could stand to be more physical from time to time, he does have impressive range.READ MORE

    New OrleansSAINTS
    44

    HAU'OLI

    KIKAHA

    LB | WASHINGTON
    The Saints finished Round 1 of the draft still short on pass-rushers. That might not be a problem anymore. With the No. 44 pick, New Orleans nabbed Washington OLB Hau'oli Kikaha, who led the NCAA with 19 sacks last season. Kikaha has an ACL tear in his past, which led some to believe he might slip even further than this. When he was on the field as a defensive end for the Huskies, he was borderline unblockable against the pass. He's spent the months leading up the draft working on a transition to outside linebacker, and there will be some rough moments as such—coverage, in particular, could be an issue. But when asked to get after the passer, Kikaha has no issues. A much-needed boost for the Saints' front seven.READ MORE

    MinnesotaVIKINGS
    45

    ERIC

    KENDRICKS

    LB | UCLA
    For the second straight season, the Vikings took a major part of Jim Mora's 3-4 UCLA defense and made it their own. Last year, it was pass-rusher Anthony Barr in the first round, and with the second-round selection of inside linebacker Eric Kendricks, Minnesota gets one of the more intelligent and instinctive defenders in this draft. Kendricks isn't a huge player, and he may have to move outside, but this is yet one more pick that should spell improvement for Mike Zimmer's defense.READ MORE

    San Francisco49ERS
    46

    JAQUISKI

    TARTT

    S | SAMFORD
    Chalk this one up as a Day 2 surprise. The 49ers went against the grain at No. 46, bypassing apparent needs at wide receiver and inside linebacker to add Samford safety Jaquiski Tartt. The 49ers already have Antoine Bethea, 2013 first-rounder Eric Reid and 2014 first-rounder Jimmie Ward on their roster at the safety spot. Perhaps that buys them some time to ease Tartt into the flow of things. He brings a physical edge to the position—Donte Whitner-like, if you will, 49ers fans—but has ample room to improve against the pass. Would Eric Rowe, who went one pick later, have made more sense because he can help at cornerback?READ MORE

    PhiladelphiaEAGLES
    From Miami Dolphins
    47

    ERIC

    ROWE

    CB | UTAH
    The Eagles had serious issues at cornerback and safety last year, so it makes sense that they'd take Eric Rowe, who played both positions at Utah. He was an all-conference-level free safety from 2011 through '13, and made the move to cornerback in time for the '14 season. No matter where he plays, the 6'1", 205-pound Rowe will give defensive coordinator Billy Davis a lot of flexibility—he's not the most fluid pass-defender, but he's aggressive against the run and the pass, and he may be one of the more underrated prospects in the 2014 class.READ MORE

    San DiegoCHARGERS
    48

    DENZEL

    PERRYMAN

    LB | MIAMI (FL)
    An inside linebacker mini-run took Benardrick McKinney off the board at 43 and Eric Kendricks at 45. The San Diego Chargers got in on the action at No. 48, taking downhill thumper Denzel Perryman from Miami (Fla.). The selection could hint at a lack of confidence in Donald Butler, who has been unable to stay healthy the past three seasons. San Diego's other ILB spot in its 3-4 scheme is held down by 2013 pick Manti Te'o. Perryman may not be of much help on third downs—his footspeed and coverage ability were both viewed as suspect—but he is a hammer against the run.READ MORE

    Kansas CityCHIEFS
    49

    MITCH

    MORSE

    C | MISSOURI
    The Chiefs surprised a lot of people when they took Morse, but he's been climbing up some analysts' boards in the last few months. He's played center, right tackle and left tackle for Missouri, and it's certainly that versatility the Chiefs appreciate. The Chiefs are trying to put their guard spots together, and though Morse might be Andy Reid's next right tackle, it's also possible that he could kick inside.READ MORE

    BuffaloBILLS
    50

    RONALD

    DARBY

    CB | FLORIDA STATE
    Ronald Darby was a shutdown corner at times for Florida State. The Bills used the No. 50 pick on him, expecting him to carry that coverage over to Rex Ryan's defense. The 5'11" Darby can fly—he was an All-America track athlete in high school—and is solid vs. the run. Count this as yet another reminder that NFL teams cannot have too many cornerbacks these days. Buffalo seemed to be in decent shape at that position, but used its first pick of 2015 to bring in another potential starter.READ MORE

    ClevelandBROWNS
    From Houston Texans
    51

    NATE

    ORCHARD

    LB | UTAH
    The Browns took Washington defensive tackle Danny Shelton with their first pick in the first round, and they return to the defensive line at No. 51. At 6'3" and 250 pounds, Orchard has a quick first step and can stop the run well, but he'll run hot and cold with his pass-rush ability. The Browns may ask him to play end replacing Jabaal Sheard, and that would seem to be a natural fit.READ MORE

    MiamiDOLPHINS
    From Philadelphia Eagles
    52

    JORDAN

    PHILLIPS

    DT | OKLAHOMA
    No one knows for sure how the 2015 Dolphins season will unfold. But any offense matching up against the Miami defense best bring its A-game up front. Miami used the No. 52 pick to take 329-pound defensive tackle Jordan Phillips, a player many pundits thought could go late in Round 1. Phillips is a massive nose tackle and carries upwards of 20 pounds on any other lineman in Miami's rotation. That's a rotation which added Ndamukong Suh this off-season and still has Olivier Vernon and Cameron Wake outside. Phillips's space-eating potential will keep O-lines from focusing too much attention on Suh—exactly what Miami wants.READ MORE

    CincinnatiBENGALS
    53

    JAKE

    FISHER

    T | OREGON
    The Bengals are clearly aware that left tackle Andrew Whitworth and right tackle Andrew Smith are in their final contract years. They took Texas A&M's Cedric Ogbuehi in the first round, and doubled down with Oregon's Jake Fisher in the second. Like Ogbuehi, Fisher can play multiple positions—he was the Ducks' right tackle before injuries pushed him over to the left side in 2014, where he played well despite his own injuries. Fisher probably projects better as a right tackle in the NFL.READ MORE

    DetroitLIONS
    54

    AMEER

    ABDULLAH

    RB | NEBRASKA
    Reggie Bush will be working out of San Francisco's backfield this season. To replace him as a home-run hitting Joique Bell complement, the Lions selected Nebraska's Ameer Abdullah at No. 54. Abdullah is a shifty, dangerous threat in the open field—he can find a hole and get to the second or third level as if he's shot out of a cannon. Abdullah actually should take on more responsibilities than a banged-up Bush was able to last season. Even though Abdullah may be pegged as a passing-down threat initially, he has the skill to be trusted with a steady workload on the ground.READ MORE

    BaltimoreRAVENS
    From Arizona Cardinals
    55

    MAXX

    WILLIAMS

    TE | MINNESOTA
    The top tight end in a pretty weak class, Williams was taken by a Ravens franchise that traded up to do it. He'll add above-average pass-catching and good blocking, and at his peak, he has the potential to remind you of Jason Witten. Baltimore has wanted to be stronger at the tight end position for years, and this certainly helps.READ MORE

    PittsburghSTEELERS
    56

    SENQUEZ

    GOLSON

    CB | MISSISSIPPI
    It was obvious to anyone watched the Steelers last season that they had to find some cornerback help in this draft. Enter Ole Miss's Senquez Golson at No. 56. Golson picked off 10 passes last year and that number was no fluke—he has outstanding instincts and attacks the football. His size (5'8") will be a challenge, and it's part of why he did not play much press coverage in college. But he's an absolute ballhawk in zone or playing off a receiver.READ MORE

    St. LouisRAMS
    From Carolina Panthers
    57

    ROB

    HAVENSTEIN

    T | WISCONSIN
    Havenstein is a very interesting pick for the Rams at the bottom of the second round in that many analysts gave him a third- to fourth-round grade. The 6'7", 321-pound behemoth is like most Wisconsin linemen—tough, durable and technically sound. But he may have to stay outside at tackle, because there aren't a lot of 6'7" guards in the NFL (or anywhere else), and if the Rams truly believe that Greg Robinson is their future at left tackle, the line-deficient Rams may have to kick Havenstein over to the right tackle position.READ MORE

    ArizonaCARDINALS
    From Baltimore Ravens
    58

    MARKUS

    GOLDEN

    LB | MISSOURI
    "This is one of the hardest-working men in football," the NFL Network's Mike Mayock said of Markus Golden, Arizona's pick at No. 58. Golden made the most of that effort, pairing with Shane Ray to give Missouri a prolific pass-rushing tandem. As a member of Bruce Arians's Arizona defense, Golden will be a convert to 3-4 OLB, from his usual 4-3 DE spot. How he handles playing more in space remains to be seen. However, Arizona (at least under former defensive coordinator/current Jets coach Todd Bowles) was arguably the NFL's most creative and aggressive team when it came to blitzing. Golden can make his mark rushing the passer until he is comfortable doing more.READ MORE

    DenverBRONCOS
    59

    TY

    SAMBRAILO

    T | COLORADO STATE
    Sambrailo was a former trick skier who impressed as Garrett Grayson's primary blindside blocker. He may project better as a guard at the next level, because he can be overpowered at the line and beaten by speed ends, but he's a reliable and tough player who will work hard to improve.READ MORE

    DallasCOWBOYS
    60

    RANDY

    GREGORY

    LB | NEBRASKA
    Randy Gregory's long, mostly self-induced wait in the 2015 draft green room finally ended at No. 60, when the Cowboys decided to take a shot on him. Gregory failed multiple drug tests while at Nebraska and another at this year's combine, plus just Friday night both the NFL Network and ESPN reported that he had shown up late for or missed multiple meetings with teams ahead of the draft. If the Cowboys can keep him focused on and off the field, though, this pick could be the steal of the year. Gregory was No. 3 on our SI64 2015 prospect rankings and his talent as a pass-rusher is undeniable. He plays on the light side, maxing out at 235 for the combine, but still holds his own in man-on-man situations. There's a world of potential here, if Gregory can stay out of trouble.READ MORE

    Tampa BayBUCCANEERS
    From Indianapolis Colts
    61

    ALI

    MARPET

    G | HOBART
    The Buccaneers traded up to the 61st pick to select Hobart Ali Marpet, who will likely play either guard or right tackle at the NFL level. Marpet didn't make a dent outside of Division III until he hit the Senior Bowl, where he held his own against some of the better defensive linemen in the nation. Marpet further upped his stock with a highly athletic performance at the scouting combine. He'll need some developmental work at the next level, but the Bucs are in a pretty big pickle along their offensive line, and Marpet has the aptitude—and attitude—to succeed.READ MORE

    Green BayPACKERS
    62

    QUINTEN

    ROLLINS

    CB | MIAMI (OH)
    Quentin Rollins was a bit of a mystery for NFL teams, having played just one season of football at Miami following a four-year basketball career. He was dominant in that brief time on the gridiron, and the Packers took him at No. 61 banking on a continued rapid rise. Rollins, at least given a little time, could be the boundary corner Green Bay was lacking on its depth chart. He played point guard and still possesses the quick feet that allowed him to excel there. Rollins is a worthwhile Round 2 selection. The only odd variable is that his arrival further limits where the Packers might play Round 1 pick Damarious Randall—a talented prospect seemingly without an obvious position at the moment.READ MORE

    SeattleSEAHAWKS
    63

    FRANK

    CLARK

    DE | MICHIGAN
    It's interesting that Seahawks general manager John Schneider has said that domestic violence is a deal-breaker for any player his team might be interested in selecting, because Clark was dismissed from the Michigan program in November of last year after he was arrested for allegedly striking his girlfriend in a hotel room. He was also arrested for stealing a laptop in 2012. "I don’t want to get into too much detail," Clark said when asked about the incident at the scouting combine. "The detail I did get into I did with NFL teams. When we were in the room, the person involved let something get out of hand and took something further than what it was planned. You look at a phone and nowadays these phones get a lot of people in trouble. I’m not saying I’m a womanizer or anything of that nature. I’m just saying it was a confrontation between me and one of my friends and the woman involved took it to another level that it shouldn’t have been taken to. That’s fine. I’m not throwing her under the bus. I’m not saying she did anything wrong. I’m just saying that a lot of things that happened in that room that night could have been avoided." Clark is a talented player with pass-rush ability, but he's seen as a fourth- to fifth-round prospect with his off-field issues, and this is a weird pick with so many talented players left on the board.READ MORE

    New EnglandPATRIOTS
    64

    JORDAN

    RICHARDS

    S | STANFORD
    Remember when Bill Belichick caught everyone off-guard back in Round 2 of the 2012 draft by selecting Illinois DB Tavon Wilson? Well, he did it again Friday. This time, the unexpected pick was Stanford safety Jordan Richards, who was projected as a Day 3 prospect. "Some guys play in All-Star Games, some guys don't. I don't know who picks all those All-Star teams," Belichick said three years ago when taking Wilson, per ESPN.com. "In all honesty, I don't know who picks the combine, for that matter. ... We can't really worry about that. We just have to try to evaluate them the best we can." Richards is an in-the-box safety and he might make his mark early on special teams. Belichick's draft board rarely follows convention. This is another example.READ MORE
     
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  12. RX_Sith

    RX_Sith Jedi Grand Master star 6

    Registered:
    Mar 13, 2006
    IndianapolisCOLTS
    From Tampa Bay Buccaneers
    65

    D'JOUN

    SMITH

    CB | FLORIDA ATLANTIC
    Willing and aggressive in run support, though he could stand to work on his tackling consistency. Has acknowledged that he needs serious NFL-level coaching to reach his full potential.READ MORE

    TennesseeTITANS
    66

    JEREMIAH

    POUTASI

    G | UTAH
    Powerful drive blocker in the run game. Has a huge wingspan, which enables him to latch on to defenders well before they can get their hands into his frame.READ MORE

    JacksonvilleJAGUARS
    67

    A.J.

    CANN

    G | SOUTH CAROLINA
    More or less is everything a team could want in an NFL guard—durable, hard-working, solid in his technique. Effort level never wanes over the course of a game and fatigue does not appear to slow him.READ MORE

    OaklandRAIDERS
    68

    CLIVE

    WALFORD

    TE | MIAMI (FL)
    More of an old-school tight end. Plenty of value in that designation, but many teams put an emphasis on finding the mismatch-creators like Jimmy Graham.READ MORE

    SeattleSEAHAWKS
    From Washington Redskins
    69

    TYLER

    LOCKETT

    WR | KANSAS STATE
    Dynamite return man who can change a game when he gets into the open field. Great hands-catcher who can make plays along the boundary. In a general sense, if Lockett gets an opening, he's a threat to score a touchdown.READ MORE

    HoustonTEXANS
    From New York Jets
    70

    JAELEN

    STRONG

    WR | ARIZONA STATE
    Not a burner off the snap at all, though he does have another gear as he gets going. Primary attribute is that he'll most likely become an entirely new receiver with a consistent and accurate NFL quarterback—his passers at Arizona State were inconsistent at best.READ MORE

    ChicagoBEARS
    71

    HRONISS

    GRASU

    C | OREGON
    Can't ask for a whole lot more out of a college center than what Grasu provided during his four seasons. Late-season injury in 2014 was a setback but 52 starts to three games missed is still an extremely positive differential. Smart, proven leader of an up-tempo, diverse offense.READ MORE

    St. LouisRAMS
    72

    JAMON

    BROWN

    T | LOUISVILLE
    It’s not hyperbolic to say Brown is massive. He’s 6'4”, 323 pounds and plays a very wide frame. The sheer space Brown takes up makes it hard for defensive ends to run around him. He faces conditioning issues, though, as he seemed to tire late in games. Brown’s future may be at guard, where he got some experience as a freshman and in the East-West Shrine Game.READ MORE

    AtlantaFALCONS
    73

    TEVIN

    COLEMAN

    RB | INDIANA
    Outstanding instincts and agility in space—legitimate threat to score whenever he gets to the open field. Excellent receiver who can push the edge in screens, but also has the potential to take the ball upfield. Can explode through gaps when they're there, but isn't a creator when things are limited between the tackles.READ MORE

    New YorkGIANTS
    74

    OWAMAGBE

    ODIGHIZUWA

    DE | UCLA
    Should be able to step in and help against the run almost immediately. Projects as either a 4–3 DE or 3–4 OLB; that versatility will help him. Career sack numbers oversell his actual abilities as a pass-rusher.READ MORE

    New OrleansSAINTS
    75

    GARRETT

    GRAYSON

    QB | COLORADO STATE
    Throws a great deep ball and formed a terrific rapport with Colorado State wideout Rashard Higgins, who led the FBS in receiving in 2014. He delivers the ball with plenty of velocity and often puts it exclusively where his receivers can catch it. Steadily improved in each season at the college level. Has been dinged for his slow release, which could prove problematic against NFL pass rushes. His mechanics tend to falter when he is flushed from the pocket, and he's anything but a rushing threat; he ran for a combined 283 yards (1.3 per carry) during his four years on campus.READ MORE

    Kansas CityCHIEFS
    From Minnesota Vikings
    76

    CHRIS

    CONLEY

    WR | GEORGIA
    Flashes ability to make acrobatic catch with good body control. Changes direction well for long athlete. Is he an athletic WR or an athlete playing WR?READ MORE

    ClevelandBROWNS
    77

    DUKE

    JOHNSON

    RB | MIAMI (FL)
    Ideally-sized speed back with outstanding acceleration as his primary attribute. Good receiver with multi-route awareness; can make plays everywhere from out of the backfield to the slot to out wide. Dynamic return man when given the opportunity, averaging 33 yards per kick return and scoring two touchdowns in 2012. Not likely to be an every-down back, but a creative coaching staff could bring out his best.READ MORE

    New OrleansSAINTS
    From Miami Dolphins
    78

    P.J.

    WILLIAMS

    CB | FLORIDA STATE
    Has the height/weight combo to hold his own, even against physical receivers, and he uses that size to make himself an obstacle at the line of scrimmage. A spring DUI obviously knocked him down several teams' boards.READ MORE

    San Francisco49ERS
    79

    ELI

    HAROLD

    LB | VIRGINIA
    Can rush effectively from the defensive end and outside linebacker positions. Relentless pursuit player who tries to get around first blocks if he's shut out. Could stand to be quicker off the edge, an attribute that may hold him back at the next level.READ MORE

    DetroitLIONS
    From Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings
    80

    ALEX

    CARTER

    CB | STANFORD
    Has the ideal size desired at the position in today's NFL. Willing tackler who forced five fumbles in his career. Doesn't have the top gear to deal with speed receivers on deep vertical routes.READ MORE

    BuffaloBILLS
    81

    JOHN

    MILLER

    G | LOUISVILLE
    A mauler of a player. Most comfortable when asked to fire off the line with power, where he can dominate. A true finisher, likes to put guys on the ground. Plays to the echo of the whistle.READ MORE

    New YorkJETS
    From Houston Texans
    82

    LORENZO

    MAULDIN

    LB | LOUISVILLE
    A nice speed/strength combination and the right size for the position. Could be a tweener in most systems because he doesn't have an obvious overwhelming attribute. Could have bright future with the right coaching staff.READ MORE

    San DiegoCHARGERS
    83

    CRAIG

    MAGER

    CB | TEXAS STATE
    One of the most experienced players in the draft, Mager started all 48 games in his Texas State career. Shows good energy on the field and is a strong tackler. Mager’s size and play speed could come into question on NFL rosters.READ MORE

    PhiladelphiaEAGLES
    84

    JORDAN

    HICKS

    LB | TEXAS
    Has the versatility needed to stay on the field for three downs in the right system. Would have ranked higher if career wasn't interrupted by injuries.READ MORE

    CincinnatiBENGALS
    85

    TYLER

    KROFT

    TE | RUTGERS
    Displays speed, athleticism needed to be an effective weapon down the seam. Worked more as an in-line blocker last season, but not ready to handle bigger, stronger NFL defenders or to be lead blocker on running plays.READ MORE

    ArizonaCARDINALS
    86

    DAVID

    JOHNSON

    RB | NORTHERN IOWA
    Highly productive, in a variety of roles. Without question, passes the eye test of an NFL running back—looks every bit of that 224-pound weight. Puts those physical gifts to use with the ball in his hands. Clearly more comfortable running between the tackles and doesn't bounce to the outside with much effectiveness.READ MORE

    PittsburghSTEELERS
    87

    SAMMIE

    COATES

    WR | AUBURN
    Legitimate deep threat with several important attributes in that regard—great straight-line speed with the ability to jostle cornerbacks and establish position downfield. Drops far too many passes, though, and many seem to be focus drops. Could hit his ceiling as a complementary player as opposed to a franchise-defining guy.READ MORE

    MinnesotaVIKINGS
    From Detroit Lions
    88

    DANIELLE

    HUNTER

    DE | LSU
    Pops off the tape with rare athleticism for his size and has impressive speed in every direction. Lateral agility is more comparable to a tight end's—looks like an offensive player on defense at times. Extremely limited in his technique and instinctual abilities, though.READ MORE

    St. LouisRAMS
    From Carolina Panthers
    89

    SEAN

    MANNION

    QB | OREGON STATE
    A pure pocket passer, with an impressive build and the ability to make any throw required of him. Looks like a rock star when he's protected but completely lost when things don't go as planned.READ MORE

    BaltimoreRAVENS
    90

    CARL

    DAVIS

    DT | IOWA
    When he is locked in, Davis can be as disruptive as just about any defensive lineman in this draft. All the traits were there for Davis to take over games, but he finished his college career with just 3.5 sacks. Endurance or effort (possibly both) were problematic, especially when Davis was on the field for extended periods of time. On that note, he may be relegated to a rotational role in the NFL.READ MORE

    DallasCOWBOYS
    91

    CHAZ

    GREEN

    T | FLORIDA
    A versatile player, yes, but really a tweener—doesn't really excel in one specific area of the game.READ MORE

    DenverBRONCOS
    92

    JEFF

    HEUERMAN

    TE | OHIO STATE
    Good hands and solid route-runner. Could be a dangerous receiver down the seam. Not a physical player or a dominant blocker. Play strength doesn't match weight room strength. Oft-injured.READ MORE

    IndianapolisCOLTS
    93

    HENRY

    ANDERSON

    DE | STANFORD
    Interesting hybrid player who can line up credibly as a run-stopping and pass-rushing end in three- and four-man fronts, as well as a five-tech and three-tech tackle. Anderson's tape screams "tweener" at times—he's not dynamic enough to be a pure pass-rushing end, and he lacks the raw strength to be a high-rotation tackle.READ MORE

    Green BayPACKERS
    94

    TY

    MONTGOMERY

    WR | STANFORD
    Ideal size for an NFL wide receiver, with long arms and a broad frame. Can play anywhere on the field, including in the slot or the backfield. Lacks explosion out of his breaks. Has a surprisingly limited catch radius for a prospect of his size.READ MORE

    WashingtonREDSKINS
    From Seattle Seahawks
    95

    MATT

    JONES

    RB | FLORIDA
    A patient runner who does a very good job of keeping his shoulders square to the line of scrimmage. Certainly appears to have the hands to be an asset in the passing game, though he was used sparingly in that regard at Florida. Consistently misses cutback lanes. Has had some fumbling issues, mostly due to how he carries the ball. Doesn't seem to have a second gear.READ MORE

    ClevelandBROWNS
    From New England Patriots
    96

    XAVIER

    COOPER

    DE | WASHINGTON STATE
    Wreaks havoc with his jump off the line. He’s athletic enough to play a 3-4 DE role, with the gap-shooting ability to step in as a 4-3 DT. Can he ever develop into a three-down tackle? Potential seems to be there but any plan to use him as a run-stopper is a gamble.READ MORE

    New EnglandPATRIOTS
    97

    GENEO

    GRISSOM

    DE | OKLAHOMA
    Promising raw athlete—has size and physique to develop. Displayed pass-catching skills at pro day in tight end drills—speaking more to his athleticism than possibility of moving back to offense. Hasn't displayed football instincts at outside linebacker yet.READ MORE

    Kansas CityCHIEFS
    98

    STEVEN

    NELSON

    CB | OREGON STATE
    Anticipates receivers' routes well, for the most part, and makes them work to free up room for a catch. Despite average height and relatively short arms, Nelson still fights for the ball when it's in the air. Either does not always trust his ability to run with receivers or simply lacks that gear, because he takes too many penalties in man coverage.READ MORE

    CincinnatiBENGALS
    99

    PAUL

    DAWSON

    LB | TCU
    Fits the modern profile of the lighter, faster linebacker who can still close quickly to the running back and make consistent tackles. Dawson will likely require bigger players in front of him at the next level to succeed in the run game. May have reached his physical peak from a speed/power perspective. Some questions about his study habits and commitment, as well as the relative simplicity of the TCU defense.READ MORE
     
  13. heels1785

    heels1785 Skywalker Saga + JCC Manager / Finally Won A Draft star 10 Staff Member Manager

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    Bryce Petty to the Jets to start the final day.
     
  14. Darth Punk

    Darth Punk JCC Manager star 7 Staff Member Manager

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    Could they have picked a nerdier looking Englishman to read the Jaguar's pick from London?
     
  15. RX_Sith

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    Arizona Cardinals

    4.17 (116): Rodney Gunter, DL Delaware State 6'4 298
    Gunter is a small-school defensive lineman with athleticism and size. He'll likely take a little bit of time to adapt to the next level, but he can play inside or outside in Arizona's scheme.
    Grade: C+
    5.22 (158): Shaquille Riddick DE, West Virginia 6'6" 242
    Shaq Riddick is a pure height-weight-speed prospect that played out of position in West Virginia's 3-3-5 stack. He's a great athlete with explosiveness on the edge, and could develop into a steal with a little bit of development in the pros. Like this pick a lot.
    Grade: A-
    5.23 (159): J.J. Nelson WR, UAB 5'10" 156
    Nelson will come in to compete for return duties, but there aren't many 156 pound players in the NFL. Will he buck the odds?
    Grade: C
    7.39 (256): Gerald Christian TE, Louisville 6'3" 244
    Not the worst value you could get for the last pick in the draft, Mr. Irrelevant. Christian's a developmental tight end prospect but could play a role for the Cardinals' offense down the line.
    Grade: B-
    Atlanta Falcons

    4.8 (109): Justin Hardy WR East Carolina 5'10 192
    Hardy has been compared at times to a Steve Smith type of player and the Falcons get a feisty, competitive receiver. He's a hands catcher with toughness, and loves to block on run plays.
    Grade: B+
    5.1 (137): Grady Jarrett NT Clemson 6'1" 304
    This is maybe the best value pick of the entire draft. Jarrett is a gap-shooting 3-technique tackle or nose-tackle that should fit into Dan Quinn's Seahawks-styled defense very nicely. He stops the run. He can add some pass rush. He plays with aggressiveness and physicality. He was one of my favorite players pre-draft.
    Grade: A+
    7.8 (225) Jake Rodgers OT Eastern Washington, 6'6" 320
    Former tight end that has the athletic traits to work with. He's a developmental project at the position but that's what you get in the 7th round.
    Grade: B-
    7.32 (249) Akeem King, DB San Jose St.
    Super athletic, nice sized college safety that the Falcons are moving to cornerback initially. Quinn liked hybrid safety/cornerbacks with the Seahawks and he's apparently bringing that predilection to Atlanta. King has some upside just based on his measurables -- he ran a 4.41 at 6'0, 215 pounds.
    Grade: B+
    Baltimore Ravens

    4.23 (122): Za'Darius Smith, DE Kentucky 6'4 274
    Big, athletic end that was the MVP of the Shrine Game and got to take part in the Senior Bowl after turning heads there. He's a physical, aggressive player that probably figures into base downs for the Ravens.
    Grade: B+
    4.25 (124): Javorius Allen, RB USC 6'0 221
    I like the Buck Allen pick for the Ravens a lot. He's got great feet, is effective in the passing game and should fit into Baltimore's zone-based run game well. It's also good value.
    Grade: A-
    3.37 (136): Tray Walker, CB Texas Southern 6'2 180
    Long-limbed, good sized cornerback that fits the Ravens' scheme. Should learn a lot fromJimmy Smith.
    Grade: B
    5.35 (171): Nick Boyle TE, Delaware 6'4" 268
    Boyle doesn't have speed, but he's got great size with huge hands and a long wingspan. He'll be asked to block in the Ravens' zone scheme and if he can develop in the run game he could develop into a nice in-line complement to Maxx Williams. The Ravens have some players at tight end, and these two join Crockett Gilmore, who was a 3rd rounder last year, in the meeting room.
    Grade: B-
    5.40 (176): Robert Myers OG, Tennessee St. 6'5" 326
    Myers has an enormous and powerful lower body, with tree trunks for quads. He a strong interior lineman that moves well enough for the zone scheme. He's a small schooler but fared relatively well at the Senior Bowl, per reports.
    Grade: B+
    6.28 (204) Darren Waller WR, Georgia Tech 6'6" 238
    Waller didn't produce much in Georgia Tech's run-based offense but his size and speed are hard to ignore. He's a developmental project, but as far as late sixth-round picks go, this is a good one. He might be more of a move tight end than a receiver -- we'll see -- but he's a big target that moves really well. He didn't have any drops in 2014.
    Grade: A+
    Buffalo Bills

    5.19 (155): Karlos Williams RB, Florida St. 6'1" 230
    Williams has 4.4 speed at 230 pounds, so despite some limitations laterally, he's a nice north-south runner that brings some punch. He'll be a special teams stud. I actually like this pick for the Bills quite a bit. In Greg Roman's power-based scheme, I could see him finding some carries.
    Grade: B+
    6.12 (188) Tony Steward, OLB, Clemson 6'0" 235
    Steward is an athletic outside linebacker that suffered injury setbacks in both 2011 and 2012 after being a blue-chip recruit to Clemson. He developed into a solid starter there, and should factor in as a backup right away in Buffalo. He'll play special teams.
    Grade: B
    6.18 (194) Bills O'Leary, Nick TE, Florida St. 6'3" 252
    Old school h-back type of tight end. Not surprising whatsoever that Rex Ryan likes this kid. Buffalo now has some interesting, versatile tight ends in Charles Clay, Chris Gragg, and O'Leary. Will be fun to see how he's used.
    Grade: B+
    7.17 (234) Dezmin Lewis WR, Central Arkansas 6'4" 214
    Was somewhat surprising to see Lewis go this late because he's a good player with excellent size and speed. Highly productive, played well at the Senior Bowl, and should compete to make the roster at a competitive receiver position in Buffalo. That's about all you can ask for in a 7th rounder.
    Grade: A
    Carolina Panthers

    4.3 (102): Daryl Williams, OG Oklahoma 6'5 327
    The Panthers get good value in the early fourth with the selection of Williams, and address a need at the same time. The pick bolsters their offensive line depth and Williams could even come into camp and win a starting job at one of the tackle positions. He's not the most athletic lineman in the world, but he gets the job done with football smarts.
    Grade: B+
    5.33 (169): David Mayo LB, Texas St. 6'2" 228
    Productive college linebacker that displayed the instincts needed at the position. Carolina seems to know how to scout linebackers so it will be interesting to see how he develops.
    Grade: B-
    5.38 (174): Cameron Artis-Payne RB Auburn 5'10" 212
    CAP is a good back, and the fifth round feels like good value. With DeAngelo Williams departed from Carolina, he could play early on.
    Grade: B+
    Chicago Bears

    4.7 (106): Jeremy Langford, RB Michigan State 6'0 208
    Langford is a former receiver who switched to running back while at Michigan State, so perhaps Chicago sees him in that Matt Forte mold as an excellent receiving back. He has the skillset to be a primary third-down back and is an explosive runner in space.
    Grade: B-
    5.6 (142): Adrian Amos, FS Penn St. 6'0" 218
    Safety/cornerback hybrid player that's a great athlete and is uber-competitive. He could compete for snaps as a rookie and getting him in the fifth feels like a steal to me. Could play cornerback, potentially, and can play in the slot or deep as a safety.
    Grade: A+
    6.7 (183): Tayo Fabuluje OG TCU 6'6" 353
    Enormous human being. Developmental type with some red-flags, but you can't teach that kind of size.
    Grade: B+
    Cincinnati Bengals

    4.21 (120): Josh Shaw, CB USC 6'0 201
    Shaw is extremely athletic and has played both safety and cornerback. He has obvious off-field concerns related to his suspension in 2014, but should be a solid addition to the Bengals' secondary as long as he can keep his nose clean going forward. Good pick.
    Grade: A
    4.36 (135) Marcus Hardison DE Arizona State 6'3 307
    Hardison's an athletic lineman who fits that Geno Atkins mold as a penetrator, and he can play either inside or outside.
    Grade: B+
    5.21 (157): C.J. Uzomah, TE Auburn 6'5" 264
    Lined up all over, very athletic, great size. Didn't put up numbers in college but could turn out to be a better pro. Was a former receiver so he understands routes and positioning.
    Grade: B
    6.21 (197) Derron Smith, FS, Fresno St. 5'10" 200
    Smith was projected as a second rounder according to many outlets, but the Bengals grabbed him when he fell due to sports hernia surgery concerns. They add another potential piece to their stacked secondary here. This is a great value.
    Grade: A+
    7.21 (238) Alford, Mario WR, West Virginia 5'8" 180
    Alford's great value as well. He's incredibly fast and can take the top off of a defense, and features as a weapon in the return game. Love this pick.
    Grade: A-
    Cleveland Browns

    4.16 (115): Ibraheim Campbell, SS Northwestern 5'11 208
    The Browns add some depth and talent to their already stacked secondary with the selection of Campbell. He's a hard-hitting, aggressive player who should understudy to Donte Whitner.
    Grade: B+
    4.24 (123): Vince Mayle, WR Washington State 6'2 224
    The Browns finally take a receiver!
    Grade: B-
    6.13(189) Charles Gaines, CB, Louisville 5'10" 180
    Underrated former receiver that has a very good feel for playing cornerback. Good value with this pick by the Browns.
    Grade: A-
    6.19 (195) Malcolm Johnson, TE, Mississippi St. 6'2" 231
    Johnson is an H-Back type of tight end. Not sure they couldn't have gotten him later.
    Grade: C+
    6.22(198) Randall Telfer, TE, USC 6'4" 250
    Telfer has the room to grow into a dominating blocking tight end, and is a very good athlete to boot. The Browns are looking to get tougher in an already-tough division, and Telfer should help in the run game.
    Grade: A-
    7.2 (219) Pullard, Hayes ILB 6'0" 240 USC
    Good athlete. Four-year starter. Tons of experience. Can cover.
    Grade: A-
    7.24 (241) Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, CB Oregon 5'9" 192
    Steal right here by Cleveland. The Browns will work Ekpre-Olomu into the slot and let him go to work, but the knee injury he suffered obviously scared teams away. If that checks out eventually, he'll be on the field for Cleveland.
    Grade: A+
    Dallas Cowboys

    4.28 (127): Damien Wilson, ILB Minnesota 6'0 245
    Very productive, throwback style linebacker. Dallas evidently felt some urgency to add some depth at the position with the decision to take him in the late-fourth.
    Grade: C+
    5.27 (163): Ryan Russell, DE Purdue 6'4" 269
    Height-weight-speed athlete with great measureables but the tape doesn't quite match up. I'm guessing the Cowboys will look to fit him into a role that accentuates his great length and power.
    Grade: B-
    7.19 (236) Nzeocha, Mark OLB, Wyoming 6'2" 232
    Stud athlete that could challenge for a roster spot at the weakside linebacker spot.
    Grade: A-
    7.26 (243) Gibson, Laurence OT, Virginia Tech 6'6" 305
    Another stud athlete, but still has to learn to play with more physicality and stoutness. He's a developmental right tackle but has all the traits you look for at that spot, including an enormous wingspan.
    Grade: A-

    7.29 (246) Swaim, Geoff TE, Texas 6'4" 250
    Good athlete that jumped 35" at 250 pounds. He'll have to play well in camp and preseason to grab a roster spot.
    Grade: C
    Denver Broncos

    4.34 (133): Max Garcia, OL Florida 6'4 309
    Versatile, experienced lineman out of Florida. The pick makes tons of sense with the Broncos trading away Manny Ramirez.
    Grade: B+
    5.28 (164): Lorenzo Doss, CB Tulane 5'10" 182
    Doss had crazy production at Tulane (33 passes defensed and 15 picks) but has some size questions for the NFL level. He'll need some mentoring by Chris Harris but could develop into a nice player.
    Grade: B+
    6.27 (203) Darius Kilgo, NT Maryland 6'3" 319
    A run-plugging nose tackle. Obviously Terrance Knighton is gone, so he'll have a shot at competing for the roster there. Two-gapper.
    Grade: B
    7.33 (250) Siemian, Trevor QB, Northwestern 6'3" 215
    Developmental quarterback. Will have to beat out Zac Dysert but has a shot at it.
    Grade: C
    7.34 (251) Nixon, Taurean DB 6'0" 183 Tulane
    If you've taken one Tulane cornerback, you have to take the other. Highly athletic, registered a sub-4.4 forty and an 11'2 broad jump. Has explosive traits, and that's what you're working with in a 7th round pick. They'll look to develop him.
    Grade: B
    7.35 (252) Furman, Josh DB 6'2" 202 Oklahoma St.
    Again, great size and athleticism. Jumped high, ran fast, has great length.
    Grade: B+
    Detroit Lions

    4.14 (113): Gabe Wright, DT Auburn 6'3 300
    The Lions need to replace Ndamukong Suh and Nick Fairly, so the Wright pick makes tons of sense. He's got an explosive first step and should fit nicely in Detroit's front as a penetrating defensive tackle.
    Grade: A-
    6.24 (200) Quandre Diggs CB, Texas 5'9" 196
    Grade: B
    7.23 (240) Robinson, Corey OT 6'7" 324 South Carolina
    Good value this late in the draft, and what Robinson has is very good size and length. He takes a while to run around, so if he can develop a little bit more strength at the point of attack, could figure as a backup to LaAdrian Waddle down the line.
    Grade: A-
    Green Bay Packers

    4.30 (129) Jake Ryan, OLB Michigan 6'2 240
    A Packers type of linebacker. Good-sized, tough and physical.
    Grade: B+
    5.11 (147): Brett Hundley, QB UCLA 6'3" 226
    Getting Hudley this late as a developmental backup to Aaron Rodgers is such a Ted Thompson thing to do. Good move.
    Grade: A-
    6.30 (206) Aaron Ripkowski FB, Oklahoma 6'1" 257
    Grade: B-
    6.34 (210) Ringo, Christian DE, Louisiana-Lafayette 6'1" 277
    Athletic inside-outside defensive lineman, should fit into Green Bay's 3-4 nicely. He's also a long-snapper, which could give him some value.
    Grade: A-
    6.37 (213) Backman, Kennard TE 6'3" 258 UAB
    Grade: C
    Houston Texans

    5.39 (175): Keith Mumphery WR 6'0" 215 Michigan St.
    Good size and physicality but will have a tough time fighting his way onto this roster.
    Grade: C+
    6.35 (211) Cliett, Reshard OLB 6'2" 235 South Florida
    Very good athlete with extremely long arms. Will start out as a special teams standout and subpackage guy, but has some potential to develop as a real contributor.
    Grade: A-
    6.40 (216) Covington, Christian DT 6'2" 289 Rice
    Very good value here -- Covington is a gap-shooting defensive tackle and is a very good athlete.
    Grade: A+
    7.18(235) Kenny Hilliard, RB 6'0" 226 LSU
    Grade: B-
    Indianapolis Colts

    4.10 (109): Clayton Geathers SS UCF 6'2 218
    Geathers is an athletic and good-sized safety who can cover in the deep middle or carry tight ends or running backs down the field. He has some issues with tackling but hits hard.
    Grade: B-
    5.15 (151): David Parry NT, Stanford 6'1" 308
    Grade: B+
    6.29 (205) Robinson, Josh RB 5'8" 217 Mississippi St.
    Really like this pick in the sixth round. He's not fast, but he breaks tackles like crazy, and could develop into a solid committee back for the Colts. He'll fit right in with Dan Herron, Zurlon Tipton, Vick Ballard, and of course, Frank Gore.
    Grade: A-
    31(207) Amarlo Herrera, ILB, Georgia 6'1" 244
    Grade: B
    7.38 (255) Good, Denzelle T, Mars Hill
    Grade: C
    Jacksonville Jaguars

    4.5 (104): James Sample, SS Louisville 6'2 209
    The Jaguars upgrade their defensive secondary with Sample. Gus Bradley knows that safety play is key to his scheme, so Sample provides depth at strong safety and could develop into a nice box player. He's raw and inexperienced, but has the physical tools.
    Grade: B
    5.3 (139): Rashad Greene, WR Florida St. 5'11" 182
    Amazing value here for the Jags, who get an instinctive and nuanced receiver that runs solid routes and produced big-time for the Seminoles. The Jags are putting together a really strong group of pass-catchers.
    Grade: A+
    6.4 (180): Michael Bennett, DT 6'2" 293 Ohio St.
    This is another insane value. Bennett was, by most guides, a third round pick at the latest, but should come in and play right away in Gus Bradley's defense. He's somewhat similar to the Mike Bennett already in the NFL - he can move inside on third downs after rushing outside on early downs.
    Grade: A+
    7.3 (220) Neal Sterling, WR, Monmouth (NJ) 6'4" 235
    Grade: C+
    7.12 (229) Koyack, Ben TE, Notre Dame 6'5" 255
    Grade: A-
    Kansas City Chiefs

    4.19 (118) Ramik Wilson, ILB Georgia 6'2 237
    Wilson is an athletic, good-sized linebacker with long arms and huge hands. He's a solid tackler who should play inside for the Chiefs. Solid depth pick with the upside to start down the line.
    Grade: B
    5.36 (172): D.J. Alexander, OLB Oregon St.
    Grade: C-
    5.37 (173): James O'Shaughnessy, TE Illinois St. 6'4" 245
    Plus athlete at the tight end position and moves well for his size. Smooth athleticism. Made some tough catches in his career. This is solid value late in the 5th.
    Grade: B+
    7.41 (217) Nunez-Roches, Rakeem DT 6'2" 307 Southern Miss
    Great value here as well. Nunez-Roches is a gap-shooting nose tackle that could play at end or on the nose in KC's defense. I like this pick a lot.
    Grade: A+
    7.16 (233): Da'Ron Brown WR, Northern Illinois 6'0" 205
    Miami Dolphins

    4.15 (114): Jamil Douglas, OG Arizona State 6'4 304
    The Dolphins continue to add depth to their offensive line with the selection of Douglas. He's a pure guard prospect who should come in to compete with Dallas Thomas and Bill Turner for the starting position. He played in a spread offense in college and his athleticism should be a good fit in Miami's scheme.
    Grade: B-
    5.9 (145): McCain, Bobby CB 5'9" 195 Memphis
    Very aggressive, highly athletic, made tons of plays and had a lot of picks. This is a great pick.
    Grade: A
    5.13 (149): Jay Ajayi RB 6'0" 221 Boise St.
    Obviously this is amazing value for one of the more talented backs in the class. Obviously the knee is a big concern, but if that stays healthy, this is a steal.
    Grade: A+
    5.14 (150): Cedric Thompson FS 6'0" 208 Minnesota
    Very athletic and rangy safety. Good sized for the deep-middle.
    Grade: B
    5.15 (151): Tony Lippett WR 6'2" 192 Michigan St. 5.2
    Played on both sides of the ball in college -- will be interesting to see where they play him in Miami. Has the potential to be a very good corner but he's very raw. On offense, he is a good high-point catcher and has a lot of smoothness to his game.
    Grade: B+
    Minnesota Vikings

    4.11 (110): T.J. Clemmings, OT Pittsburgh 6'5 309
    The Clemmings pick is great value for the Vikings, and he's an athletic right tackle prospect with extremely long arms and great size. Clemmings was projected as a first-rounder at times during the pre-draft run-up, but the concerns over a navicular fracture and his rough Senior Bowl outing led to a fall to the fourth.
    Grade: A-
    5.7 (143): MyCole Pruitt TE 6'2" 251 Southern Illinois
    Very athletic move tight end/H-back type.
    Grade: B
    5.10 (146): Stefon Diggs WR 6'0" 195 Maryland
    Former five-star recruit flew under the radar a bit. Is a strong catcher, can factor into the return game.
    Grade: B+
    6.9 (185) Tyrus Thompson, OT 6'5" 324 Oklahoma
    Excellent value -- great size and length. Needs to get meaner, but should compete for a roster spot.
    Grade: A-
    6.17(193) G.J. Dubose, DE 6'4" 284 Louisville
    Grade: B
    7.11 (228) Shepherd, Austin OT 6'4" 315 Alabama
    Grade: A
    7.15(232) Robinson, Edmond OLB 6'3" 245 Newberry
    Long-limed outside linebacker with good range.
    Grade: B+
    New England Patriots

    4.2 (101): Trey Flowers, DE Arkansas 6'2 266
    The Patriots grab a versatile and athletic defensive lineman. Flowers was extremely productive as a pass rusher -- taking hits, hurries and pressures into account -- and his long arms help make up for a slight lack of height. He can play all over the line.
    Grade: A
    4.12: (111): Tre' Jackson, OG Florida State 6'4 330
    Great pick by the Patriots, and Jackson could come in and start at guard immediately. There were injury concerns there but he's a road-grading mauler who adds some nastiness to New England's line.
    Grade: A-
    4.32 (131): Shaq Mason, C, Georgia Tech 6'1 300
    Love this pick. He's a physical mauler on the interior.
    Grade: A-
    5.30 (166): Joe Cardona LS 6'2" 242 Navy
    Grade: C
    6.2 (178): Matthew Wells, LB 6'2" 222 Mississippi St.
    Highly athletic outside linebacker. Can be used to chase down the action.
    Grade: B+
    6.26 (202) A.J. Derby, TE 6'4" 255 Arkansas
    Solid physical specimen.
    Grade: A-
    7.36 (253) Dickson, Xzavier OLB 6'3" 260 Alabama
    Grade: A-
    New Orleans Saints

    5.12 (148): Davis Tull OLB 6'2" 246 Tennessee-Chattanooga
    Amazing athlete with the physical tools to really shine. Two problems: Short arms, and comes from a small school. It's tough to project him, but he's a freak of nature in terms of speed and explosiveness.
    Grade: A+
    5.18 (154): Tyeler Davison DT 6'2" 316 Fresno St.
    Great interior lineman with long arms and a nasty attitude.
    Grade: A
    5.31 (167): Damian Swann CB 6'0" 189 Georgia
    Grade: B+
    7.13(230) Murphy, Marcus RB 5'8" 193 Missouri
    Grade: C+
    7.30 (247) Roberts, Darryl CB 6'0" 182 Marshall
    Extremely athletic small-schooler.
    Grade: A+
    New York Giants

    5.8 (144): Mykkele Thompson S 6'2" 191 Texas
    Grade: B
    5.10 (186) Geremy Davis, WR 6'2" 216 Connecticut
    Great size and speed but will need to develop.
    Grade: B+
    7.9(226) Hart, Bobby OG 6'5" 329 Florida St.
    Very good value late here for the Giants, who love drafting offensive linemen. This one could stick.
    Grade: A
    New York Jets

    4.4 (103): Bryce Petty, QB Baylor 6'3 230
    A developmental project, but there's some upside there. This pick makes sense for the Jets and their uncertain situation at the quarterback position.
    Grade: B
    5.16 (152) Jarvis Harrison OG 6'4" 330 Texas A&M
    Grade: B+
    7.6 (223) Jets Simon, Deon NT 6'4" 321 Northwestern St. (LA)
    Grade: B+
    Oakland Raiders

    4.29 (128): Jon Feliciano, OG Miami 6'4 323
    Grade: C
    5.25 (161): Neiron Ball OLB 6'2" 236 Florida
    Grade: B
    6.3 (179): Max Valles, OLB 6'5" 251 Virginia
    Grade: B+
    7.1(218) Morris, Anthony OL 6'6" 290 Tennessee St.
    Grade: C
    7.4(221) Debose, Andre WR 6'0" 190 Florida
    Grade: C+
    7.25(242) McDonald, Dexter CB 6'1" 200 Kansas 5.1
    Grade: B+
    Philadelphia Eagles

    6.15 (191) JaCory Shepherd, JaCorey CB 5'11" 199
    Grade: B+
    6.20 (196) Randall Evans, CB 6'0" 190 Kansas St.
    Grade: B-
    7.20 (237) Mihalik, Brian DE 6'9" 295 Boston College
    Grade: A-
    Pittsburgh Steelers

    4.22 (121): Doran Grant, CB Ohio State 5'10 200
    Grant is highly athletic and can play either inside or outside. Good pick for the Steelers.
    Grade: A-
    5.24 (160): Jesse James TE 6'7" 261 Penn St.
    Great size, solid athletically. Will be a good target for Big Ben.
    Grade: B+
    6.23 (199) Leterrius Walton, DT 6'5" 319 Central Michigan
    Grade: B+
    7.22(239) Holliman, Gerod FS 6'0" 218 Louisville
    Great value pick here.
    Grade: A-
    (6.36 212) Chickillo, Anthony DE 6'3" 267 Miami
    More great value -- Chickillo is more explosive than his stats at Miami would tell you.
    Grade: A+
    San Diego Chargers

    5.17 (163): Kyle Emanuel OLB 6'3" 255 North Dakota St.
    Grade: A-
    6.16 (192) Darius Philon, Darius DT 6'1" 298 Arkansas
    Grade: A-
    San Francisco 49ers

    4.18 (117): Blake Bell, TE Oklahoma 6'6 252
    Bell is a former quarterback so he's a bit of a project at the position, but has great size, athleticism and tools. He's a competitive player with sure hands, but has to learn the position and become a better blocker.
    Grade: B-
    4.27 (126): Mike Davis, RB South Carolina 5'9 217
    Love this pick for the Niners, and Davis should make for a nice complementary piece toCarlos Hyde.
    Grade: A
    4.33 (132): DeAndre Smelter, WR Georgia Tech 6'2 226
    Another great pick, in my opinion. He's big, physical and has tons of upside. Many have compared him to Anquan Boldin so the fact that the Niners like him is not surprising.
    Grade: A-
    5.29 (165): Bradley Pinion P 6'5" 229 Clemson
    Grade: C
    6.14 (190) Ian Silberman OG 6'5" 294 Boston College
    Grade: B-
    27(244) Brown, Trenton OG 6'8" 355 Florida
    Grade: B
    7.37(254) Anderson, Rory 'Busta' TE 6'5" 244 South Carolina
    Grade: A-
    Seattle Seahawks

    4.31 (130): Terry Poole, OG San Diego State 6'5 307
    Should come in to replace the recently departed James Carpenter. Can play tackle as well.
    Grade: B-
    4.35 (134): Mark Glowinski, OG West Virginia 6'4 307
    Athletic and versatile interior lineman. Former tackle who could compete at both guard and center.
    Grade: A
    5.34 (170): Tye Smith CB 6'0" 195 Towson
    Seahawky type of cornerback with great length and solid speed.
    Grade: B+
    6.38 (214) Sokoli, Kristjan DT 6'5" 300 Buffalo
    Grade: A-
    7.31(248) Murphy, Ryan DB -- -- Oregon St
    Very fast, great size. Moldable tools.
    Grade: B
    St. Louis Rams

    4.20 (119): Andrew Donnal, OT Iowa 6'6 313
    The Rams take another lineman! I like what they're doing after picking Todd Gurleywith the 10th overall selection.
    Grade: A-
    6.25 (201): Bud Sasser WR 6'2" 210 Missouri
    Grade: B
    7.7(224) Hager, Bryce ILB 6'1" 234 Baylor
    Grade: B
    7.10 (227) Ifedi, Martin DE 6'3" 275 Memphis
    7.39 (215) Wichmann, OG 6'6" 315 Fresno St. 5.0

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    4.25 (124): Kwon Alexander, OLB LSU 6'1 227
    Grade: A-
    5.26 (162): Kenny Bell WR 6'1" 197 Nebraska
    Highly athletic and jumps out of the gym. Is a good returner. Has some swagger to him, and despite his rail-thin frame, is one of the better blocking receivers in this draft.
    Grade: A-
    8(184) Kaelin Clay, WR 5'10" 195 Utah
    Grade: C
    7.14 (231) Iosefa, Joey FB 6'0" 247 Hawaii
    Grade: C
    Tennessee Titans

    4.1 (100): Angelo Blackson, DE Auburn: 6'4 318
    The Titans used the first pick of day three to grab the great-sized, athletic lineman in Blackson. He stops the run well and could play at the nose or defensive end for Tennessee.
    Grade: C+
    4.9 (108): Jalston Folwer, FB Alabama 5'11 254
    Folwer is a versatile fullback who can not only pave the way for the Titans' running backs, but can catch the ball out of the backfield or even carry it for you in a pinch (he's a former running back). The pick feels a little early but he's a good player, and he'll be a core special teamer.
    Grade: C+
    5.2 (138): David Cobb RB 5'11" 229 Minnesota
    Is a brute in the run game, doesn't go down easy, and packs some punch. Will be a good complement to Bishop Sankey.
    Grade: A
    6.1 (177): Deiontrez Mount, OLB 6'5" 243 Louisville
    Can come in and play a situational pass rusher role early in his career. Great athlete.
    Grade: A-
    6.32 (208) Gallik, Andy C 6'2" 306 Boston College
    Grade: B+
    7.28(245) McBride, Tre WR 6'0" 210 William & Mary
    Crazy that he dropped this far. Good athlete, catches everything. Perhaps not "twitchy" enough but this is excellent value.
    Grade: A+
    Washington

    4.6 (105): Jamison Crowder, WR Duke 5'8 185
    Washington adds some quickness to the slot with the addition of Crowder. He's small, but is competitive and sure-handed, and adds some value to the return game.
    Grade: C+
    4.13 (112): Arie Kouandjio OG, Alabama 6'5 310
    Grade: B
    5.5 (141): Martrell Spaight OLB 6'0" 236 Arkansas
    Grade: B-
    6.5 (180): Kyshoen Jarrett, SS 5'10" 200 Virginia Tech
    Grade: B+
    6.6 (181): Tevin Mitchel, CB 6'0" 190 Arkansas
    Grade: C+
    6.11 (187) Evan Spencer WR 6'2" 208 Ohio St.
    Developmental and raw, but great size and athleticism.
    Grade: A
    7.5 (222) Reiter, Austin C 6'3" 296 South Florida
    Very athletic -- this is a traits pick.