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4th 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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96.
St. Louis Rams
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Chris Givens
5’11 198
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WR/Wake Forest
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One of the draft’s speediest players, Givens will need work on his lateral flexibility.
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82/5.778 (3rd Round)
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97.
Miami Dolphins
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Lamar Miller
5’11 212
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RB/Miami, FL
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Miller’s injury concerns caused a slide, but his one-cut downhill running style brings 4.4 speed to the table.
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37/6.044 (3rd Round)
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98.
Baltimore Ravens
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Gino Gradkowski
6’2 ½” 300
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OG/Delaware
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Gradkowski follows his brother, Bruce, to the NFL. This version has enough movement skills to earn playing time sooner than most might think.
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384/4.640(6th Round)
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99.
Houston Texans
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Ben Jones
6’3 306
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OC/Georgia
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This gritty, veteran SEC warrior understands how to compete down-to-down. He displayed underrated ATH at the combine.
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177/5.424 (4th Round)
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100.
Cleveland
Browns
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Travis Benjamin
5’10 172
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WR/Miami
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Benjamin will bring 4.36 speed and decent route-running skill to the table. He’s a poor man’s version of DeSean Jackson.
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148/5.56 (4th Round)
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101.
Denver Broncos
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Omar Bolden
5’10 200
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CB/Arizona St.
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If not for major injury concerns, Bolden would likely have ranked as one of our top CBs.
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231/5.238 (4th Round)
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102.
Washington Redskins
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Kirk Cousins
6’2 5/8” 214
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QB/Michigan St.
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Cousins would likely have gone much higher in the draft if not for meltdowns at critical times in his career (20 of 30 career INTs on 3rd Downs).
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101/5.730 (3rd Round)
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103.
Carolina Panthers (from SF 49ers)
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Frank Alexander
6’2 271
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DE/Oklahoma
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Alexander-the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year- uses his 35” arms to get to the QB.
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242/5.195 (5th Round)
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104.
Carolina Panthers
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Joe Adams
5’10 174
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WR-PR/Arkansas
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Adams, the top returner in the 2012 NFL Draft class, will give the Panthers a new dimension in the return game.
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217/5.295 (4th Round)
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105.
Buffalo Bills
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Nigel Bradham
6’1 ½” 239
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LB/Florida St.
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Bradham has all of the physical tools to become one of the draft’s better LBs, but discipline has been an issue.
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134/5.623 (3rd Round)
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106.
Seattle Seahawks
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Robert Turbin
5’10 222
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RB/Utah State
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Turbin will combine with Lynch to form one of the sturdiest one-two punches in the league. Can he stay healthy?
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109/5.700 (3rd Round)
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107.
Kansas City Chiefs
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Devon Wylie
5’9 187
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WR/Fresno St
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One of Fresno State’s fastest players of all-time (4.33), Wylie overcame injury issues to post a strong final campaign.
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290/5.01 (5th Round)
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108.
Denver Broncos
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Philip Blake
6’2 320
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OC/Baylor
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Versatile football player who’s length has allowed him to play OT in school, Blake developed into a productive center in 2011.
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130/5.639 (4th Round)
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109.
Pittsburgh Steelers
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Alameda Ta’amu
6’2 ½” 348
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NG/Washington
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He’s a load to move, but too often Ta’amu plays a little man’s game. He played more square in the 2012 postseason.
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80/5.787 (3rd Round)
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110.
San Diego Chargers
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Ladarius Green
6’5 ½” 237
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TE-Louisiana-Lafayette
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Green will be a Floyd-type for Rivers across the MOF, where high passes have been the norm for the Chargers.
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144/5.584 (4th Round)
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111.
Chicago
Bears
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Evan Rodriguez
6’1 242
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H-Back/Temple
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Tremendously gifted at 242 pounds (4.56 speed), Rodriguez has had a number of off the field issues. His on-field play came on in his senior year.
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271/5.11 (5th Round)
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112.
Arizona Cardinals
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Bobby Massie
6’6 316
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OT/Ole Miss
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Massie’s long arms were often offset by inconsistent bend while in school. He could develop into a starter with technique work.
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174/5.439 (4th Round)
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113.
Dallas Cowboys
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Kyle Wilbur
6’4 249
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OLB/Wake Forest
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Wilbur’s move to OLB proved to be a perfect fit for him at Wake and his game translates to the 30-front scheme.
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307/4.932 (5th Round)
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114.
Seattle Seahawks
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Jaye Howard
6’3 302
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DT/Florida
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Howard has big-time quickness and wiggle, but he didn’t play consistently until his senior year.
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40/6.019 (3rd Round)
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115.
Tennessee Titans
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Coty Sensabaugh
5’11 187
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CB/Clemson
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His press coverage skills will open up options for the Titans, who need to add bodies outside after the loss of Finnegan in free agency.
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229/5.25 (5th Round)
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116.
Cincinnati Bengals
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Orson Charles
6’2 ½” 251
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TE/Georgia
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Poor workouts and off the field issues caused a slide when teams began to question Charles’ maturity as a junior-entry.
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47/5.973 (3rd Round)
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117.
San Francisco (from Detroit)
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Joe Looney
6’3 302
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OC-OG/Wake Forest
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Looney has the versatility to play either OG or OC. His run blocking could fit well in San Francisco’s power schemes.
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262/5.123 (4th Round)
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118.
Minnesota Vikings
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Jarius Wright
5’9 188
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WR/Arkansas
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The Razorbacks’ most consistent WR, Wright may have gone higher if he had returned kicks.
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192/5.325 (4th Round)
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119.
Washington Redskins
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Keenan Robinson
6’3 1/8” 242
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LB/Texas
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Robinson’s versatility in coverage under Muschamp in 2010 will aide him in his transition to Jim Haslett’s scheme, which puts pressure on its’ LBs in coverage.
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102/5.73 (3rd Round)
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120.
Cleveland Browns
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James Michael-Johnson
6’1 241
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LB/Nevada
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Michael-Johnson has plenty of experience playing behind an uncovered OG, but he could have even more success covered up behind a young, promising OL.
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71/5.835 (4th Round)
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121.
Houston Texans
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Keshawn Martin
5’11 ½” 188
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WR-KR/Michigan State
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Martin’s 4.45 speed will come in handy for a team that needs an explosive slot WR. He’s also one of the best PRs in the draft.
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363/4.748 (5th Round)
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122.
New Orleans Saints
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Nick Toon
6’2 215
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WR/Wisconsin
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Toon’s soft hands and legitimate body control make him a viable candidate for reps in the Saints’ wide-open offense. Durability is an issue.
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74/5.818 (3rd Round)
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123.
Philadelphia Eagles
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Brandon Boykin
5’9 183
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CB-Ret/Georgia
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Boykin will add potential to the Eagles’ KR units (4 career KR TDs). He will also add value early as a nickel back, a position he played well at in school. Injury history caused a draft slide.
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27/6.145 (2nd Round)
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124.
Buffalo Bills
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Ron Brooks
5’10 190
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CB/LSU
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Brooks didn’t even start, but he’s one of the Top Five gunners in the draft. He also scored on two interception returns while in school.
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260/5.130 (5th Round)
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125.
Detroit Lions
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Ronnell Lewis
6’2 252
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DE/OLB Oklahoma
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The Lions get the best KO cover guy in the draft. He will need more reps as a LB after not starting full-time in school. Injuries have been a factor.
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44/5.995 (3rd Round)
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126.
Houston Texans
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Jared Crick
6’4 279
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DE/Nebraska
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Crick has extensive experience inside, but a pectoral injury ended his senior year after just six games.
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59/5.92 (3rd Round)
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127.
New York Giants
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Adrien Robinson
6’4 264
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TE/Cincinnati
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Robinson’s amazing Pro Day (11’3” BJ, 39 ½” VJ, 4.55) likely was the reason he made it into the fourth round.
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350/4.78 (5th Round)
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128. Minnesota Vikings
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Rhett Ellison
6’4 ½” 251
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TE/USC
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Ellison’s experience playing in a number of roles for the Trojans will come in handy on first and second down for the Vikings.
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493/4.020 (7th Round)
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129.
Oakland Raiders
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Miles Burris
6’2 235
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OLB/San Diego State
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In a team that may feature some Stand-up OLBs, Burris’ pass rush skills will come in very handy early.
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366/4.73 (5th round)
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130.
Baltimore Ravens
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Christian Thompson
6’0 213
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SS/SC State
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Thompson may be a bit stiff for the safety position, but he has some ball skills and projects as a Bernard Pollard-type banger.
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416/4.500 (6th Round)
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131.
New York Giants
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Brandon Mosley
6’5 314
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OT/Auburn
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Mosley had problems initially after moving over from TE, but his improved strength and technique in ’11 resulted in 4th round status.
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256/5.14 (5th Round)
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132.
Green Bay Packers
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Mike Daniels 6’0 ½” 287
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DT/Iowa
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Daniels will provide a pass rush presence from the inside after notching 9 sacks in 2011.
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141/5.59 (4th Round)
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133.
Green Bay Packers
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Jerron McMillan
5’11 1/8” 203
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SS/Maine
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McMillan’s physical skill-set is intriguing, as is his ability to track balls down the field.
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N/A
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134. Minnesota Vikings
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Greg Childs
6’3 211
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WR/Arkansas
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Childs was on his way to first or second round status before a 2010 knee injury lingered over into 2011. He began to regain his form this postseason.
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146/5.579 (4th Round)
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135. Dallas Cowboys
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Matt Johnson
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DB/Eastern Washington
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Johnson’s 17 career INTs are only offset by his tremendous tackling skill. Injuries hurt him in 2011.
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458/4.250 (6th Round)
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5th 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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136. Indianapolis Colts
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Josh Chapman
6’0 316
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DT/Alabama
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If not for an unfortunate ACL tear that he played through in 2011, Chapman could have gone much higher. He will offer a stout presence for a defense that needs it.
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145/5.58 (4th Round)
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137.
Denver Broncos
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Malik Jackson
6’5 284
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DT/Tennessee
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Began his career as a pass rusher at USC, but then excelled as an interior DT/DE for Tennessee. He’ll project outside in the Broncos’ scheme.
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136/5.61 (4th Round)
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138.
Detroit Lions
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Tahir Whitehead
6’1 233
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LB/Temple
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Whitehead, one of our hidden gems, brings speed, aggressiveness and experience tracking plays to the table. He’s a good fit in the Lions’ scheme and will be a big addition on special teams.
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232/5.230 (4th Round)
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139. Minnesota Vikings
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Robert Blanton
6’0 209
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CB/Notre Dame
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Strong tackler who plays a lot faster than he times, Blanton could move to safety at the next level.
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284/5.050 (5th Round)
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140.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Najee Goode
6’0 1/8” 244
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LB/West Virginia
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Goode-who has NFL bloodlines-benefitted from a move to MLB for the Mountaineers this past season.
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280/5.060 (5th Round)
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141.
Washington Redskins
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Adam Gettis
6’2 291
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OG/Iowa
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The fastest OG in this year’s draft, Gettis’ challenge will be adding strength and keeping weight on.
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205/5.320 (4th Round)
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142.
Jacksonville Jaguars
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Brandon Marshall
6’1 235
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OLB/Nevada
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Marshall led the Wolf Pack with 102 tackles in 2011. His experience in coverage will be a big factor in whether he sticks with the team.
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247/5.175 (5th Round)
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143.
Carolina Panthers
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Josh Norman
6’0 197
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CB/Coastal Carolina
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Lengthy CB with ball skills, confidence and below average timed speed. Can he move to safety if he’s not fast enough for the outside?
|
224/5.272 (4th Round)
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144.
Buffalo Bills
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Zebrie Sanders
6/5 5/8” 320
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OT/Florida State
|
If not for a poor Senior Bowl week, Sanders may have gone off the board a lot higher.
|
62/5.91 (3rd Round
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|
145.
Tennessee
Titans
(from
Miami)
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Taylor Thompson
6’6 287
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DE-TE/SMU
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Could Thompson swing to TE full-time after running in the 4.5 range and posting a 37” VJ in SMU’s Pro Day? He forced six fumbles at DE in 2011.
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294/5.000 (5th Round)
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146.
Kansas City Chiefs
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DeQuan Menzie
5’11 200
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CB-S/Alabama
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Menzie looks as if he may be able to swing to safety, but he has extensive experience at the nickel back spot at
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318/4.91 (5th Round)
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147.
Buffalo Bills
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Tank Carder
6’2 236
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LB/TCU
|
The 2011 Rose Bowl Defensive MVP benefits from plus instincts and a non-stop motor. His pad level will have to even out behind a three-man front.
|
165/5.477 (4th Round)
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148.
Detroit (from Oakland)
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Chris Greenwood
6’1 193
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CB/Albion
|
Greenwood will get to live out his childhood dream of playing for the Lions after bouncing around in school. He’s a tremendous natural athlete with upside.
|
389/4.623 (6th Round)
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149.
San Diego Chargers
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Johnnie Troutman
6’3 7/8” 323
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OG/Penn State
|
Troutman had some character concerns, but on the field he fits the profile of a Chargers-type OG. He has starter potential.
|
267/5.119 (5th Round)
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150.
St. Louis Rams
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Rokevious Watkins
6’3 ¾”338
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OG/South Carolina
|
Watkins is heavy, but he has some of the sweetest feet in the entire draft. We wouldn’t be surprised if he earns significant playing time in Year One.
|
226/5.262 (4th Round)
|
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151. Arizona Cardinals
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Senio Kelemete
6’3 ½” 296
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OG/Washington
|
A college LT who didn’t run as well as expected in the postseason, Kelemete’s unique movement skills and on-field energy give him a chance to make an impact despite being a fifth-round pick.
|
139/5.597 (4th Round)
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152.
Dallas Cowboys
|
Danny Coale
|
WR/Virginia Tech
|
Coale made plays week in and week out for the Hokies. He has tremendous savvy as a route runner and he could see time in the slot for the Cowboys.
|
351/4.780 (5th Round)
|
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153.
Philadelphia Eagles
|
Dennis Kelly
6’8 306
|
OT/Purdue
|
Kelly proved the naysayers wrong when he did 30 reps at 225 lbs during Purdue’s Pro Day. He has light feet and works his position once engaged.
|
282/5.050 (5th Round)
|
|
154.
Seattle Seahawks
|
Korey Toomer
6’2 233
|
LB/Idaho
|
Toomer stood out at times in the 2012 Players All-Star Classic practices. He can blitz, play special teams and cover well enough to have a chance.
|
N/A
|
|
155.
Miami Dolphins
|
Josh Kaddu
|
LB/Oregon
|
Kaddu is a good athlete in space who compares favorably to former FSU LB Michael Boulware when he came out of school.
|
161/5.482 (4th Round)
|
|
156.
Cincinnati Bengals
|
Shaun Prater
5’11 190
|
CB/Iowa
|
An instinctive zone corner with solid tackling ability, Prater could vie for time inside at nickel.
|
135/5.62 (4th Round)
|
|
157.
Atlanta Falcons
|
Bradie Ewing
5’11 239
|
FB/Wisconsin
|
Ewing caught the ball with effectiveness in 2011, and he’s been a multiple-year starter with special teams potential.
|
189/5.37 (4th Round)
|
|
158.
Oakland Raiders
(from Detroit)
|
Jack Crawford
6’5 268
|
DE/Penn State
|
He’s played and earned time at three different spots in school (TE, DT, and DE). Character question marks hurt his draft stock.
|
175/5.438 (4th Round)
|
|
159.
Pittsburgh Steelers
|
Chris Rainey
5’8 180
|
RB/Florida
|
In Todd Haley’s offense, Rainey could serve as a Dexter McCluster-type in Pittsburgh.
|
203/5.323 (4th Round)
|
|
160.
Cleveland Browns
|
Ryan Miller
6’7 321
|
OG/Colorado
|
Even though Miller played OG primarily in school, he has seen time at tackle. Don’t be surprised if he gets looks at both spots in the draft.
|
158/5.510 (4th Round)
|
|
161.
Houston Texans
|
Randy Bullock
|
PK/Texas A&M
|
Bullock has been very efficient in the 40-49 yard range during his career, and his natural strength on kickoffs should save a roster spot.
|
519/3.8 (7th Round)
|
|
162.
New Orleans Saints
|
Corey White
5’11 205
|
CB-S/Samford
|
White’s press coverage ability stands out, but he has enough size to move to the safety position.
|
187/5.384 (4th Round)
|
|
163.
Green Bay (from
New England)
|
Terrell Manning
6’2 237
|
LB/NC State
|
Manning has experience at OLB, and he may have enough pass rush ability to surprise off the edge.
|
98/5.731 (3rd Round)
|
|
164.
Atlanta Falcons
|
Jonathan Massaquoi
6’2 264
|
DE/Troy
|
Even though he stands just 6’2, Massaquoi’s length (34” arms) gives him a chance to be a force opposite Abraham.
|
164/5.478 (4th Round)
|
|
165.
San Francisco 49ers
|
Darius Fleming
6’2 245
|
OLB/Notre Dame
|
Fleming’s experience at OLB in a 30-front scheme at ND may result in him getting looks early, but this is a special teams and backup projection.
|
337/4.821 (5th Round)
|
|
166.
Cincinnati Bengals
|
Marvin Jones
6’2 200
|
WR/California
|
One of our top-ranked WRs, Jones fell in the draft partly because he played a secondary role at Cal during his senior year.
|
23/6.184 (2nd Round)
|
|
167.
Cincinnati Bengals
|
George Iloka
6’3 222
|
FS/Boise St.
|
Iloka’s DB experience included time at CB during his career. He has some range, but he will have to bend better to make open field tackles.
|
82/5.778 (3rd Round)
|
|
168.
Oakland Raiders
|
Juron Criner
6’3 222
|
WR/Arizona
|
Criner has the size, ball skills and body control to make it. His speed (4.65) hurt his final draft stock.
|
87/5.766 (3rd Round)
|
|
169.
Baltimore Ravens
|
Asa Jackson
5’10 191
|
CB/Cal-Poly
|
Jackson has KR ability and decent feet. What we were most impressed by on film was his willingness to tackle. He could be a keeper in time.
|
222/5.28 (4th Round)
|
|
170.
Indianapolis Colts
|
Vick Ballard
5’10 219
|
RB/Mississippi State
|
Ballard plays faster than he times and he was generally a workhorse for the Bulldogs the last two years. He lacks a defining quality but is solid in most facets.
|
112/5.695 (4th Round)
|
|
Round 6
|
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|
|
|
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Team, Pick
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Player
|
School
|
‘Nasty’ Take
|
DN Big Board Rank/Grade
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|
171. St. Louis Rams
|
Greg Zuerlein
|
K/Missouri Western
|
His range often extends beyond 50 yards, and he will no longer be playing outside.
|
474/4.13 (7th Round)
|
|
172.
Seattle Seahawks
|
Jeremy Lane
6’0 183
|
CB/
Northwestern State
|
Lane’s smooth turns and effortless glide are apparent. He’ll need to work on not grabbing as much at the top of routes.
|
221/5.28 (4th Round)
|
|
173.
Washington Redskins
|
Alfred Morris 5’11 232
|
RB/Florida Atlantic
|
Morris has been projected as a fullback, but could he be an Olandus Gary-type for Mike Shanahan
|
380/4.660 (6th Round)
|
|
174.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
|
Keith Tandy
5’10 202
|
CB/West Virginia
|
Tandy-a former high school QB-regained his confidence in school after getting torched early. His zone instincts are among the best in this class.
|
63/5.891(4th Round)
|
|
175. Minnesota Vikings
|
Blair Walsh
5’10 185
|
K/Georgia
|
He lost his confidence as a senior, but Walsh’s career numbers indicate a return to form is not out of the question.
|
469/4.14 (7th Round)
|
|
176.
Jacksonville Jaguars
|
Mike Harris
5’10 ¼” 188
|
CB/Florida St.
|
One of the draft’s smoothest CBs, Harris needs to work on accelerating when he opens to run. If he can do that, he may become more than a nickel candidate.
|
245/5.53 (4th Round)
|
|
177.
Arizona Cardianals
|
Justin Bethel
5’11 196
|
CB/Presbyterian College
|
Bethel-the 2011 Big South Defensive Player of the Year-finished his career with 196 solo tackles in four seasons. The school’s first draft choice since 1969.
|
277/5.182 (5th Round)
|
|
178.
Buffalo Bills
|
Mark Asper
6’6 316
|
OC/Oregon
|
Asper’s positional versatility will serve him well in his next level ascension, but he will have to overcome questions about his length (31 ½” arms).
|
277/5.070 (5th Round)
|
|
179.
New Orleans Saints
|
Andrew Tiller
6’4 3/8” 324
|
OG/Syracuse
|
Former JUCO transfer who fits as a road grader inside. He blocked for two 1,000-yard rushers the last two years.
|
170/5.445 (4th Round)
|
|
180.
San Francisco 49ers
|
Trenton Robinson
5’10 195
|
SS/Michigan State
|
One of the faster, more instinctive safeties in the draft, Robinson will need to improve finding the ball down the field to get reps in the NFL.
|
179/5.409 (4th Round)
|
|
181.
Seattle Seahawks
|
Winston Guy
6’1 218
|
SS/Kentucky
|
He has made plays in coverage, but it’s his instincts around the box and special teams potential that should give him a chance to stick.
|
195/5.346 (4th Round)
|
|
182.
Kansas City Chiefs
|
Cyrus Gray
5’10 3/8” 206
|
RB/Texas A&M
|
Gray probably is disappointed, but he’ll need to get ready to return kickoffs to make the team. It was a role he was used in while in college.
|
51/5.959 (3rd Round)
|
|
183.
Miami Dolphins
|
B.J.
Cunningham 6’1 218
|
WR/Michigan State
|
Cunningham overcame earlier character concerns to become Michigan State’s all-time leading receiver. But will he separate in the NFL?
|
84/5.772 (3rd Round)
|
|
184.
|
Isaiah Frey
6’0 190 (E)
|
CB/Nevada
|
Frey enjoyed a breakout senior season with 5 INTs. His size should help his cause.
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N/A
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185.
Arizona Cardinals
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Ryan Lindley
6’4 229
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QB/San Diego St.
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A rifle-armed signal-caller who led his team to back-to-back bowl games, Lindley’s inaccuracy prevented him from going much higher in the draft.
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131/5.637 (4th Round)
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186.
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James Hanna
6’3 ¾” 252
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TE/Oklahoma
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He’s viewed as a workout phenom, but he caught nine touchdown passes over the last two years.
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330/4.86 (5th Round)
|
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187.
New York Jets
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Josh Bush
5’11 208
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SS/Wake Forest
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Bush turned it on in his final season by recording a career-high six INTs.
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423/4.483 (6th Round)
|
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188.
Denver
Broncos
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Danny Trevathan
5’11 7/8” 230
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LB/Kentucky
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He already plays on the R5 position (KO) at Kentucky, but he also found time to record 374 tackles in his career.
|
209/5.31 (4th Round)
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189.
Oakland Raiders
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Christo Bilukidi
6’4 307
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DT/Georgia State
|
One of our hidden gems, Bilukidi-a Canadian native-will align at the five-technique spot with his 35” arms. He needs to play with better pad level. He set an all-time record for sacks at Georgia State (10) in just two seasons.
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348/4.790 (5th Round)
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190.
Tennessee Titans
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Markelle Martin
6’1 206
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CB/Oklahoma State
|
Martin came into the year with high grades from scouts, but an inability to tackle in the open field caused a steep drop. He has talent and 4.45 speed.
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103/5.728 (3rd Round)
|
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191.
Cincinnati Bengals
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Dan Herron
5’9 ¾” 213
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RB/Ohio State
|
A hard-charging runner with lower body strength, Herron’s lack of creativity could be offset by underrated vision.
|
213/5.300 (4th Round)
|
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192.
Atlanta Falcons
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Charles Mitchell
5’11 205
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SS/Mississippi State
|
Mitchell, a solid 38-game starter with lower body explosion (37” VJ, 10’7” BJ) brings tackling skill to the table (238 career tackles).
|
239/5.211 (4th Round)
|
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193.
Washington Redskins
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Tom Compton
6’5 314
|
OT/South Dakota
|
The talent is there. But Compton will need serious work on his fundamentals in Year One.
|
153/5.526 (4th Round)
|
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194.
Philadelphia Eagles
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Marvin McNutt
6’3 216
|
WR/Iowa
|
Former QB who came along at WR the last two seasons, McNutt has some of the best ball skills in this year’s WR class.
|
96/5.734 (3rd Round)
|
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195.
Houston Texans
|
Nick Mondek
6’5 300
|
OT/Purdue
|
One of the strongest players on Purdue’s football team, Mondek squats over 600 lbs.
|
454/4.280 (6th Round)
|
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196.
Detroit Lions
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Jonte Green
6’0 191
|
CB/New Mexico State
|
Green often played second-fiddle to former teammate Davon House, but he has a very similar skill-set.
|
206/5.320 (4th Round)
|
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197.
New England Patriots
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Nate Ebner
|
CB/Ohio State
|
Special teams and Rugby standout could become a fixture on New England’s special teams player.
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N/A
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198.
Baltimore Ravens
|
Tommy Streeter
6’5 219
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WR/Miami, FL
|
Streeter’s best work came vs. Virginia in 2011, but his junior season was marred by inconsistency.
|
171/5.442 (4th Round)
|
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199.
San Francisco 49ers
|
Jason Slowey
6’2 302
|
OL/Western Oregon
|
Slowey was one of the ‘Nastiest’ lineman we graded on film and he ranks as one of the strongest as well-38 reps/225 lbs. He could slide inside to center.
|
269/5.112 (5th Round)
|
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200.
Philadelphia Eagles
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Brandon Washington
6’3 325
|
OG/Miami, FL
|
Washington struggled at LT this past season, but he brings positional versatility. Was it a poor decision to come out early?
|
111/5.695 (4th Round)
|
|
201.
New York Giants
|
Matt McCants
6’5 1/2” 309
|
OT/Alabama Birmingham
|
If he can temper his aggressiveness, McCants has the length (35” arms) to become a developmental LT prospect.
|
279/5.060 (5th Round)
|
|
202.
New York Giants
|
Terrence Ganaway
5’11 241
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RB/Baylor
|
Ganaway struggled to get on the field initially, but exploded in 2011 (1,547 yards, 21 TDs).
|
163/5.48 (4th Round)
|
|
203.
New York Jets
|
Robert T. Griffin
6’6 335
|
OG/Baylor
|
He has outstanding size. But his technique is a work in progress.
|
N/A
|
|
204.
Cleveland Browns
|
Emmanuel Acho
6’0 235
|
LB/Texas
|
He blitzes, gets his hands on footballs in zone and tackles with decent consistency. He’s just not considered a plus-athlete, despite solid numbers (4.68, 35” VJ).
|
162/5.480 (4th Round)
|
|
205.
Cleveland Browns
|
Billy Winn
6’3 ¾” 300
|
DT/Boise St.
|
Winn has proven capable of winning on penetration and line stunts consistently in his career, but he seemed overmatched and out of place at the 2012 Senior Bowl.
|
79/5.788 (3rd Round)
|
|
206.
Indianapolis Colts
|
LaVon Brazill
5’10 187
|
WR/Ohio
|
In 2009, Brazill was one of the top returners in the country (3 TDs). He got hurt and developed into one of the nation’s better WRs as a senior.
|
202/5.325 (4th Round)
|
|
207. Carolina Panthers
|
Brad Nortman
6’2 197
|
P/Wisconsin
|
Nortman has a strong leg, but he often didn’t get the opportunities afforded due to the Badgers’ offense. He also holds for FGs, which could help his chances to stick.
|
440/4.42 (6th Round)
|
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Round Seven
|
|
|
|
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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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208. Indianapolis Colts
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Justin Anderson
6’4 335
|
OG/Georgia
|
There are times when his technique will fail him, but Anderson has an intriguing make-up (35” arms).
|
436/4.420 (6th Round)
|
|
209.
St. Louis Rams
|
Aaron Brown
6’1 220 (E)
|
OLB/Hawai’i
|
Plays, plays and more plays. Brown was used in a myriad of ways for the Warriors after transferring in from the JC ranks
|
459/4.230 (6th Round)
|
|
210.
Minnesota Vikings
|
Audie Cole
6’4 248
|
OLB/NC State
|
He’s played ILB and OLB, but his instincts suggest that he could shift full-time to Sam LB if needed.
|
207/5.320 (4th Round)
|
|
211. Tennessee Titans
|
Scott Solomon
6’3 262
|
DE-OLB/Rice
|
An intense collegiate pass rusher who’s stood up on occasion, Solomon will have to develop better counter rush moves to make an impact in the NFL.
|
233/5.23 (4th Round)
|
|
212.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
|
Michael Smith
5’9 200
|
RB/Utah State
|
Smith, the 2012 Players All-Star Classic Game MVP, benefits from significant burst (4.4 speed) and we wouldn’t be surprised to see him stick on an NFL roster. Even if it’s not the Bucs’.
|
219/5.290 (4th Round)
|
|
213.
Washington Redskins
|
Richard Crawford
5’11 187
|
CB/SMU
|
Crawford stood out with his uncanny ball instincts at the 2012 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl practices, but his technique needs a lot of work.
|
N/A
|
|
214.
Indianapolis Colts
|
Tim Fugger
6’3 248
|
OLB/Vanderbilt
|
Fugger ranked among the top players in the SEC in TFLs in 2011, but it’s his pass rush potential that has to excite the Colts.
|
310/4.93 (5th Round)
|
|
215.
Miami Dolphins
|
Kheeston Randall
6’4 295
|
DT/Texas
|
Randall’s best projection may be the five-technique spot, where he’ll immediately get an opportunity in South Florida.
|
237/5.220 (4th Round)
|
|
216.
Carolina Panthers
|
DJ Campbell
5’11 200
|
FS/California
|
Campbell’s cover ability as a safety will come in handy when covering down over the #2 slot in zone or man coverage. He could become a core teamer.
|
N/A
|
|
217.
Washington Redskins
|
Jordan Bernstine
5’11 201
|
SS/Iowa
|
If not for injury and character concerns, Bernstine’s natural ATH (41” VJ, 4.45 speed) could have been on display for more than one season.
|
361/4.750 (5th Round)
|
|
218.
Kansas City Chiefs
|
Jerome Long
6’5 285
|
DE/San Diego State
|
Long came on strong for the Aztecs in 2011 (73 tackles, 5 QB sacks and 8 TFLs).
|
N/A
|
|
219.
Minnesota Vikings
|
Trevor Guyton
6’3 285
|
DE/California
|
A strong five-technique type with a motor, Guyton will get looks at LDE for the Vikings.
|
155/5.517 (4th Round)
|
|
220.
Chicago Bears
|
Greg McCoy
5’9 187
|
CB-Ret/TCU
|
Perhaps the best KOR threat in the country, McCoy earned 2011 MTN West Conference Special Teams Player of the Year honors.
|
364/4.740 (5th Round)
|
|
221.
Arizona Cardinals
|
Nate Potter
6’6 303
|
OT/Boise State
|
Finesse LT who protected Kellen Moore’s frontside in college, Potter was by no means a finished product but he has upside if he can get stronger.
|
188/5.370 (4th Round)
|
|
222.
Dallas Cowboys
|
Caleb McSurdy
6’1 252
|
LB/Montana
|
A banger inside who possesses plus-instincts, McSurdy lacks great length (30” arms) yet he will have to stack and shed in Dallas.
|
467/4.150 (6th Round)
|
|
223.
Detroit Lions
|
Travis Lewis
6’1 3/8” 246
|
LB/Oklahoma
|
Another player whose best years were early in his career, Lewis ranks among the top tacklers in Oklahoma history. He could be a find if he returns to form.
|
467/5.326 (4th Round)
|
|
224.
New England Patriots
|
Alfonzo Dennard
5’10 204
|
CB/Nebraska
|
It wasn’t just recent off the field problems that stumped Dennard. His on-field play in 2011 didn’t mirror his 2010 performance. It caused a precipitous slide on draft day.
|
117/5.676 (4th Round)
|
|
225.
Seattle Seahawks
|
J.R. Sweezy
6’4 298
|
DT/NC State
|
He doesn't offer much in pass coverage, but his ability to hold up at the POA is valuable when defending the run.
|
426/4.470 (6th Round)
|
|
226.
San Diego Chargers
|
David Molk
6’1 300
|
OC/Michigan
|
One of the better leverage players in the draft, Molk’s biggest question marks revolves around his injury history.
|
143/5.585 (4th Round)
|
|
227.
Miami Dolphins
|
Rishard Matthews
6’1 ½” 217
|
WR/Nevada
|
Matthews brings more than just receiving value to the ‘Fins, he was one of the WAC’s leading punt returners in each of the last two seasons.
|
243/5.190 (5th Round)
|
|
228.
Jacksonville Jaguars
|
Jeris Pendleton
6’3 322 (E)
|
DT/Ashland
|
After transferring in from the JC ranks, Pendleton became one of the top defensive lineman in the GLIAC.
|
N/A
|
|
229.
Philadelphia Eagles
|
Bryce Brown
6’0 220
|
RB/Kansas State
|
An often mercurial RB with major upside, Brown will have to become a factor on special teams to stick after bouncing on and off the field in college at two schools (KSU, Tennessee).
|
356/4.770 (5th Round)
|
|
230.
Oakland Raiders
|
Nathan Stupar
6’2 234
|
LB/Penn State
|
Stupar stood out at the combine in a number of tests, but he was very solid for the Lions over the last two years.
|
N/A
|
|
231. Pittsburgh Steelers
|
Toney Clemons
6’2 208
|
WR/Colorado
|
Clemons’ senior year included eight touchdowns and a strong 2012 Players All-Star Classic week.
|
N/A
|
|
232.
Seattle Seahawks
|
Greg Scruggs
6’4 285
|
DT/Louisville
|
Scruggs’ length and overall size make him a 30-front defensive end candidate, but he’ll likely squeeze inside for the Seahawks.
|
375/4.680 (6th Round)
|
|
233.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
|
Drake Dunsmore
6’2 241
|
TE-H-Back/
Northwestern
|
Dunsmore used a strong combine performance to catch the eyes of scouts. But it’s his on-field play (14 TD receptions in last three years) that got him drafted. He’ll need reps as a blocker, but he projects well as a core special teamer.
|
372/4.707 (5th Round)
|
|
234.
New Orleans Saints
|
Marcel Jones
|
OT/Nebraska
|
He has the size and attributes to play solid football as a RT, where he was employed most of the time while at Nebraska.
|
466/4.160 (7th Round)
|
|
235.
New England Patriots
|
Jeremy Ebert
5’11 195 (E)
|
WR/
Northwestern
|
Ebert used his 4.4 speed to notch 137 receptions for 19 TDs over the last two seasons for the Wildcats. He’s going to be a find in the slot because of his route-running savvy.
|
523/3.760 (7th Round)
|
|
236.
Baltimore Ravens
|
De’Angelo Tyson
6’2 294
|
DL/Georgia
|
Tyson impressed during Georgia’s Pro Day, but it’s his experience as a starter that could get him looks at a couple of positions (5-technique) for the Ravens.
|
453/4.290 (6th Round)
|
|
237.
San Francisco 49ers
|
Cam Johnson
6’3 268
|
DE/Virginia
|
A relative lack of stamina often caused Johnson to play up and down in games. He could become legitimate in a rotational system.
|
133/5.628 (4th Round)
|
|
238.
Kansas City Chiefs
|
Junior Hemingway
6’1 228
|
WR/Michigan
|
Hemingway’s spectacular combine performance goes in line with his high-point skills on the field. Concentration lapses showed up at times for the 2012 Sugar Bowl Offensive MVP.
|
93/5.738 (3rd Round)
|
|
239.
New York Giants
|
Markus Kuhn
6’5 299
|
DT/NC State
|
Kuhn, a native of Germany, benefitted from a strong postseason workouts and a breakout senior season (4.5 QB sacks, 9.5 TFLs).
|
412/4.530 (6th Round)
|
|
240.
Pittsburgh Steelers
|
David Paulson
6’3 245 (E)
|
TE/Oregon
|
A versatile jack-of-all trades type of TE, Paulson doesn’t have great speed. He does have above average ball skills.
|
472/4.130 (7th Round)
|
|
241.
Green Bay Packers
|
Andrew Datko
6’6 315
|
OT/Florida State
|
Injuries derailed a promising career, but he was one of the least penalized OTs in the ACC when healthy.
|
190/5.37 (4th Round)
|
|
242.
New York Jets
|
Antonio Allen
6’2 216
|
S/South Carolina
|
Allen’s late career emergence didn’t dwell concerns about his ability to cover in the deep half or middle 1/3.
|
91/5.75 (3rd Round)
|
|
243.
Green Bay Packers
|
B.J. Coleman
6’3 234
|
QB/Tennessee-Chattanooga
|
Coleman has the size and arm strength to handle inclement weather conditions in the NFC North. He could develop nicely as a backup early in his career.
|
204/5.320 (4th Round)
|
|
244.
New York Jets
|
Jordan White
6’0 215
|
WR/Western Michigan
|
White-who caught 140 passes in 2011-rates as one of the more polished WRs in the country. He plays faster than he times (4.6), but his injury history is steep.
|
223/5.276 (4th Round)
|
|
245.
Cleveland Browns
|
Trevin Wade
5’10 192
|
CB/Arizona
|
Wade struggled some as a junior, but concluded a strong career this past season (12 INTs).
|
257/5.135 (4th Round)
|
|
246.
Pittsburgh Steelers
|
Terrence Frederick
5’10 187
|
CB/Texas A&M
|
Frederick often saw time at the gunner position in school, but he has experience inside at nickel back as well.
|
183/5.395 (4th Round)
|
|
247.
Cleveland Browns
|
Brad Smelley
6’2 233
|
TE/Alabama
|
A multi-dimensional move FB with soft hands, Smelley will have to play strong on special teams to get looks on offense.
|
434/4/430 (6th Round)
|
|
248. Pittsburgh Steelers
|
Kelvin Beachum
6’3 307
|
OG/SMU
|
Beachum started for three years at LT while at SMU, something that only helps his value as a 7th round pick.
|
442/4.380(6th Round)
|
|
249.
Atlanta Falcons
|
Travian Robertson
6’5 298
|
DT/South Carolina
|
Robertson has enough strength (30 reps-225 lbs) to two-gap with effectiveness.
|
299/4.97 (5th Round)
|
|
250.
San Diego Chargers
|
Edwin Baker
5’8 204
|
RB/Michigan State
|
Baker’s breakout sophomore season was halted this year by Le’Veon Bell. He’s a one-cut downhill runner with lower body strength and speed.
|
255/5.142 (5th Round)
|
|
251.
Buffalo Bills
|
John Potter
6’2 209
|
PK/Western Michigan
|
Potter’s leg strength resulted in 77 touchbacks during his Broncos’ career.
|
N/A
|
|
252.
St. Louis Rams
|
Daryl Richardson
5’10 195
|
RB/Abilene Christian
|
Richardson-our 30th ranked RB and the younger brother of Cincinnati Bengals’ RB Bernard Scott-could surprise with his speed and fluidity.
|
392/4.610 (6th Round)
|
|
253.
Indianapolis Colts
|
Chandler Harnish
6’1 219
|
QB/Northern Illinois
|
Harnish averaged 7.9 YPC in 2011, but his most important statistic came in the wins department. Harnish led the Huskies to nine straight wins to close the 2011 season.
|
196/5.334 (4th Round)
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