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2012 NFL Draft, 2nd Round
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Team, Pick
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Player
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School
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‘Nasty’ Take
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DN Big Board Rank/Grade
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33. St. Louis
Rams
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Brian Quick
6’3 ½” 220
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WR/
Appalachian State
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He’ll need to start right away for a receiving corps that doesn’t have time for him to sit and develop.
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124/5.668 (4TH Round)
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34. Indianapolis Colts
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Coby Fleener
6’6 247
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TE/Stanford
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Fleener gets to re-unite with his college teammate to provide a duo that should excite the Indianapolis brass. Will he be a legitimate in-line blocker?
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46/5.991 (3rd Round)
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35. Baltimore Ravens
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Courtney Upshaw
6’2 272
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OLB/Alabama
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A versatile OLB with experience doing a myriad of things, Upshaw will look to provide presence that Sergio Kindle never did.
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36/6.062 (3rd Round)
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36.
Denver Broncos
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Derek Wolfe
6’5 1/8” 272
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DT-DE/Cincinnati
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Wolfe uses his hands better than any defensive lineman in this year’s draft. He’s a better football player than athlete.
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117/5.677 (4th Round)
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37.
Cleveland Browns
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Mitchell Schwartz
6’5 3/8” 312
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OT/California
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One of the draft’s true veteran warriors, Schwartz makes up for average athleticism with solid technique.
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109/5.71 (3rd Round)
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38. Jacksonville
Jaguars
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Andre Branch
6’4 260
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DE/Clemson
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More of a 3-4 OLB-type, Branch will play with his hand in the ground for the Jaguars.
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23/6.195 (2nd Round)
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39.
St. Louis
Rams
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Janoris
Jenkins
5’10 193
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CB/North Alabama
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One of the draft’s true cover corners, Jenkins may have been the SEC’s best in 2010. Is he going to stay out of trouble?
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33/6.103 (2nd Round)
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40.
Carolina
Panthers
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Amini Silatolu
6’3 5/8” 311
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OG/Midwestern State
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Silatolu is a college left tackle who loves to get into street fights. He’ll get his chance inside at OG for the Panthers.
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67/5.852 (3rd Round)
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41.
Buffalo Bills
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Cordy Glenn
6’5 ¾” 345
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OG-OT/Georgia
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A first round talent who’s played both OG and OT, he could play on the perimeter for the Bills.
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26/6.17 (2nd Round)
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42.
Miami Dolphins
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Jonathan Martin
6’5 3/8” 312
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OT/Miami
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No player has dropped more than Martin in this year’s draft. He lacks tremendous power, but he has more than enough athleticism to handle the RT spot. He should improve a sore spot for the ‘Fins.
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11/6.423 (2nd Round)
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43.
New York Jets
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Stephen Hill
6’4 215
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WR/Georgia Tech
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Hill’s 4.36 speed will provide a vertical element that’s been missing from the Jets’ attack. He’s raw and needs reps.
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90/5.75 (3rd Round)
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44.
Kansas City Chiefs
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Jeff Allen
6’3 ½” 312
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OL/Illinois
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A college left tackle with sweet feet, Allen will provide positional flexibility (OG or OT) for the Chiefs on game day.
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42/6.017 (3rd Round)
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45.
Chicago Bears
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Alshon Jeffery
6’3 216
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WR/South Carolina
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His sneaky glide, ball skills and underrated quickness should give Jay Cutler another Red Zone target. Will he stay in shape?
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35/6/072 (3rd Round)
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46.
Philadelphia
Eagles
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Mychal Kendricks
5’11 1/8” 239
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LB/California
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The Pac-12’s Defensive Player of the Year has DB-like COD. Kendricks uses his 4.4 speed to close in a hurry when blitzing. A fast defense just got faster.
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29/6.13 (2nd Round)
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47.
Seattle
Seahawks
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Bobby Wagner
6’0 ¼” 241
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LB/Utah State
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Wagner rates as a strong special teams player, but he needs to improve his key-and-diagnostic skill.
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77/5.816 (3rd Round)
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48.
New England
Patriots
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Tavon Wilson
5’11 205
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CB-S/Illinois
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A collegiate CB/S who’s tackled well in school, Wilson is not a turnover producer, but he’s gotten his hands on a lot of balls.
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247/5.17 (5th Round)
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49.
San Diego
Chargers
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Kendall Reyes
6’4 1/8” 299
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DT/
Connecticut
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Reyes projects to the five-technique spot for the Chargers, where he will push for playing time immediately.
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25/6.17 (2nd Round)
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50.
St. Louis Rams
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Isaiah Pead
5’10 1/8” 197
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RB/Cincinnati
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He’ll offer spice in the return game and also take reps off of workhorse RB Steven Jackson.
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105/5.725 (3rd Round)
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51.
Green Bay Packers (from Philadelphia)
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Jerel Worthy
6’2 3/8” 308
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DT/Michigan State
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Worthy needs to get more out of his ability on a week-to-week basis. He could have gone higher if he had played on 3rd Downs.
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40/6.031 (3rd Round)
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52.
Tennessee Titans
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Zach Brown
6’1 ¼” 244
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LB/North Carolina
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He’s missed too many tackles, but he provides special teams and coverage skill. He fits the Titans’ scheme at the LB position.
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21/6.207 (2nd Round)
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53.
Cincinnati
Bengals
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Devon Still
6’4 7/8” 303
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DT/Penn State
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The Big Ten’s Defensive Lineman of the Year can get vertical after he separates, but he needs to watch his pad level from down-to-down.
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31/6.11 (2nd Round)
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54.
Detroit Lions
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Ryan Broyles
5’10 ¼” 192
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WR/
Oklahoma
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The best slot WR in the draft, Broyles could have gone higher if not for a midseason ACL injury. He could be a compliment to Nate Burleson at an inside slot WR position.
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96/5.735 (3rd Round)
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55.
Atlanta Falcons
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Peter Konz
6’5 316
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OC-OG/Wisconsin
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Konz needs to prove he can stay available, but he upgrades an OL that needs help inside. Konz gives the team positional versatility and will help save a roster spot on game day.
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73/5.835 (3rd Round)
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56.
Pittsburgh
Steelers
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Mike Adams
6’7 ¼” 323
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OT/Ohio State
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He’s got major off the field issues, but his on-field ability was too much to pass up for a Steelers’ team that needs more able OTs on its roster.
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47/5.983 (3rd Round)
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57.
Denver Broncos
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Brock Osweiler
6’7 242
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QB/Arizona State
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Osweiler needs to do a better job with his weight distribution. It could benefit him in the accuracy department.
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67/5.855 (3rd Round)
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58.
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
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Lavonte David
6’0 5/8” 233
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LB/Nebraska
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His play range and overall coverage skills make him a strong candidate to start in Year One. David produced week in and week out while in school (285 tackles, 11 ½ sacks).
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51/5.96 (3rd Round)
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59.
Philadelphia
Eagles
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Vinny Curry
6’3 1/8” 266
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DE/Marshall
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Philadelphia gets one of the draft’s best pass rushers late in the second. This DL could be scary with the team’s recent additions.
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50/5.966 (3rd Round)
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60.
Baltimore
Ravens
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Kelechi Osemele
6’5 ½” 333
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OT/Iowa State
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A heavy-footed grabber who will finish once he’s latched, Osemele could possibly move inside to OG. He offers some flexibility with his length.
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199/5.33 (4th Round)
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61.
San Francisco 49ers
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LaMichael James
5’8 194
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RB/Oregon
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If he can stay healthy, he could be a game-changer in the NFC West in the return game. James adds speed to an offense that needed an infusion of it.
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107/5.711 (3rd Round)
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62.
Green Bay Packers
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Casey Hayward
5’11 3/8” 192
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CB/Vanderbilt
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Perhaps the draft’s most instinctive corner, the Packers add another playmaker with ball skills to their roster (15 INTs).
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21/6.204 (2nd Round)
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63.
New York Giants
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Rueben Randle
6’2 7/8” 210
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WR/LSU
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He’ll be asked to replace Manningham’s productivity, and his smooth style could help him get open in one-on-one situations.
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82/5.783 (3rd Round)
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3rd Round
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64.
Indianapolis Colts
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Dwayne Allen
6’3 1/8” 255
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TE/Clemson
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Allen plays faster than he times and will team with Fleener to provide even more middle of the field presence for Luck.
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37/6.045 (3rd Round)
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65.
St. Louis Rams
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Trumaine Johnson
6’2 204
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CB/Montana
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Johnson’s 33” arms are non-existent a large majority of the time because he likes to ‘clue’ the QB in coverage.
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59/5.925 (3rd Round)
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66.
Minnesota Vikings
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Josh Robinson
5’10 1/8” 199
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CB/
Central Florida
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Robinson may be labeled as a “combine” warrior, but he can pedal plant-n-drive as well as any CB in the draft.
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39/6.037 (3rd Round)
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67.
Denver Broncos
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Ronnie Hillman
5’8 ¾” 200
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RB/San Diego State
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An instinctive runner with outstanding vision, Hillman’s 4.4 speed will add yet another dimension to the Broncos’ offense
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191/5.37 (4th Round)
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68.
Houston Texans
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DeVier Posey
6’3 213
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WR/Ohio State
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Posey’s ability to play on the big stage was offset in his senior year as he was suspended for ten games. He could be a steal.
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69/5.845 (3rd Round)
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69.
Buffalo Bills
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T.J. Graham
5'11 182
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WR-KR/
NC State
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Completely raw at WR, Graham adds a return dimension to make up for the loss of Roscoe Parrish.
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327/4.870(5th Round)
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70. Jacksonville Jaguars
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Bryan Anger
6’3 208
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P/California
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The Jaguars needed a punter, and Anger was arguably the best in this year’s class (4th all-time in the Pac-12). He could be a huge weapon for a very solid defense in terms of field position.
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309/4.93 (5th Round)
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71. Washington Redskins
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Josh LeRibeus
6'3 312
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OG/SMU
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LeRibeus does a good job of pulling and locating on the move. His scrappy ability should be a good fit for Washington's zone-running attack.
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411/4.521 (6th Round)
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72.
Miami Dolphins
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Olivier Vernon
6’2 265
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LB/Miami, FL.
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Vernon’s tremendous sophomore year was offset by suspension and a lack of productivity in 2011. With that said, he will be a fine addition at OLB or DE for the Dolphins.
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98/5.734 (3rd Round)
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73.
San Diego Chargers
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Brandon Taylor
5’11 ¼” 209
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S/LSU
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Taylor has the eyes to become a starter early in his career, but he does have some durability concerns.
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122/5.67 (4th Round)
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74.
Kansas City Chiefs
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Donald Stephenson
6’5 ¾” 312
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OT/Oklahoma
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Stephenson’s jaw-dropping combine numbers caused a rise, but he’ll need to get his cleats in the dirt vs. power.
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330/4.856 (5th Round)
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75.
Seattle Seahawks
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Russell Wilson
5’11 204
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QB/Wisconsin
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Wilson completed 61.2% of his passes for 109 TD passes in his stellar four-year career at two different schools. Enough said.
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65/5.885 (3rd Round)
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76.
Houston Texans
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Brandon Brooks
6’5 353
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OG/Miami (OH)
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Brooks potential extends inside-out, as he’s played both OG and OT while in school. At over 340 lbs, he still runs in the 5.0 range.
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74/5.821 (3rd Round)
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77.
New York Jets
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Demario Davis
6’2 235
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LB/Arkansas State
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The heart and soul of the team’s defense, Davis runs in the 4.55 range and has experience as a safety while in school.
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178/5.42 (4th Round)
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78.
Miami Dolphins
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Michael Egnew
6’5 251
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TE/Missouri
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He won’t get significant time until he gets better with his hand in the ground, but his pass catching prowess is unquestioned.
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151/5.54 (4th Round)
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79.
Chicago Bears
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Brandon Hardin
6’2 ½” 222
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S/Oregon State
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Hardin compares very favorably to the Bears’ 3rd round pick a year ago-Chris Conte. He may be the best special teams cover guy in this year’s draft.
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142/5.587 (4th Round)
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80.
Arizona Cardinals
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Jamell Fleming
5’11 206
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CB/Oklahoma
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A playmaker who’s always around the ball, Fleming notched 71 tackles, 5 INTs and 14 PBUs in 2010.
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110/5.696 (4th Round)
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81.
Dallas Cowboys
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Tyrone Crawford
6’4 285
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DE/Boise State
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A legitimate five-technique candidate for the Cowboys, Crawford notched 13.5 QB sacks over the last two seasons.
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71/5.838 (3rd Round)
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82.
Tennessee Titans
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Mike Martin
6’1 3/8” 306
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DT/Michigan
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Martin’s movement skills and energy seems like another good fit for a Titans’ defensive line that relies on quickness and speed. Martin can play with leverage at the point of attack.
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76/5.817 (3rd Round)
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83.
Cincinnati
Bengals
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Mohamed Sanu
6’1 ½” 211
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WR/Cincinnati
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A big, slot WR with strong run after the catch skills, Sanu’s short area quickness will provide another inside receiving option for the Bengals.
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34/6.09 (3rd Round)
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84.
Baltimore
Ravens
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Bernard Pierce
6’1 218
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RB/Temple
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Pierce will need to stay healthy, but he will ultimately give Ray Rice more breathers than he’s typically used to in the past. Pierce ran for over 3,500 yards in just three years.
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100/5.73 (3rd Round)
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85.
Detroit Lions
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Dwight Bentley
5’10 176
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CB/Louisiana-Lafayette
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One of the smoothest off-cover guys in the draft, Bentley will need to add strength and take more calculated gambles when one-on-one.
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66/5.877 (3rd Round)
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86.
Pittsburgh Steelers
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Sean Spence 6’0 231
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LB/Miami, FL
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Spence has done the job when reading the action while in school (47 TFLs) and helps a team in need of young LBs.
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86/5.771 (3rd Round)
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87.
Cleveland Browns
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John Hughes
6’2 316
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DT/Cincinnati
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Wolfe got the attention, but Hughes also produced at a high level for the Bearcats (12.5 TFLs in 2011).
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288/5.010 (5th Round)
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88. Philadelphia Eagles
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Nick Foles
6’5 243
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QB/Arizona
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One of the draft’s best pocket passers, Foles could develop into a solid backup behind Vick.
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30/6.115 (2nd Round)
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89.
New Orleans
Saints
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Akiem Hicks
6’4 ½” 324
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DT/Regina (Canada)
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He could have been a higher pick if he could have remained at LSU. At 6'4 1/2, 324 pounds, with 35 1/2 inch arms, his size translates well on the field.
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252/5.147 (5th Round)
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90.
New England
Patriots
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Jake Bequette
6’5 271
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DE-OLB/Arkansas
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Bequette projects to the 3-4 OLB spot, and he could be the steal of the Patriots' draft class with his underrated athleticism and motor.
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55/5.935 (3rd Round)
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91.
Atlanta Falcons
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Lamar Holmes
6’5 3/8” 323
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OT/Southern Miss
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A soft-bodied OL whose best years may be ahead of him, Holmes benefitted from a strong postseason.
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290/5.001 (5th Round)
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92.
Indianapolis Colts (from
San Francisco)
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T.Y. Hilton
5’9 ½” 183
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WR-KR/Florida International
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His 4.35 speed will be negated if he can’t stay upright for 16 games. Hilton has ‘right now’ acceleration.
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129/5.64 (4th Round)
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93.
Cincinnati
Bengals
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Brandon Thompson
6’2 315
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DT/Clemson
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He plays with power, but he needs to use his hands better.
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56/5.932 (3rd Round)
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94.
New York Giants
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Jayron Hosley
5’10 178
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CB/Virginia Tech
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His instincts in coverage and ball skills are among the best in this year’s CB class. Size is a question mark.
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58/5.928 (3rd Round)
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95.
Oakland Raiders
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Tony Bergstrom
6’5 3/8” 313
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OT-OG/Utah
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Bergstrom should replace Wisniewski at LG if he slides over to center to replace Setele.
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79/5.791 (3rd Round)
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