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ROUND 4 |
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# |
Pick |
Team |
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1 |
100 |
Oakland
Michael Bush, RB Louisville
– One of the tougher calls, he has the size, he has the speed,
and he has the overall athleticism. However, he plays like a
small, soft back and doesn’t take advantage of his size. He’s
never been able to stay healthy with foot problems before
suffering the bad-luck broken leg against Kentucky. If he gets
in better overall shape, he could grow into a devastating No. 2
option. |
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2 |
101 |
Jacksonville (from Detroit)
Adam Podlesh, P Maryland
– An athletic punter who can move around and is fast at getting
the ball off, he is consistent with a big, accurate leg who put
a whopping 83 kicks inside the 20. While he’s not going to blast
many, if any, 70 yard bombs, he won’t get kicks blocked and will
pin everyone deep. |
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3 |
102 |
Minnesota (from Tampa Bay)
Brian Robison, DE Texas
– Comes out of the blocks like he was shot out of a cannon, but
he didn’t come up with enough big plays and isn’t a creative
pass rusher. Either he got into the backfield off a first move
or he was blocked. There’s not any one thing he’s special at.
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|
4 |
103 |
Dallas (from Cleveland) Isaiah
Stanback, QB Washington
– He’s not an NFL quarterback, but because of his athleticism,
size, speed and smarts, he might have a shot if given time.
Early on, he’d make a killer receiver or safety even though he’s
adamant about being a quarterback. If you’re counting on him to
get under center any time in the next three years, you’re in
trouble. |
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5 |
104 |
San Francisco (from Washington)
Jay Moore, DE Nebraska
– Moore’s a very big, stunningly athletic end who came up with a
top-shelf senior year showing too much size and speed for most
mediocre tackles. He isn’t great against the run when facing
big, mauling tackles and is a pure end, not a linebacker despite
what some scouts might think |
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6 |
105 |
Detroit (from Arizona through Oakland)
A.J. Davis, CB NC State
– While he tries hard and is a good, quick athlete, he’s small
and will get beaten up. He’ll find a role as a part-time corner
and in nickel packages, but he’s not strong enough to grow into
anything more than an occasional number two corner. |
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7 |
106 |
Tampa Bay (from Minnesota)
Tanard Jackson, CB Syracuse
– He’ll beat up receivers and will be terrific in run support.
While he doesn’t have elite speed and is more like a safety
playing corner, if he actually stays at corner, he’ll grow into
a decent pass defender after a few rough spots early on. He’ll
have to learn how to attack the ball better when it’s in the
air. |
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8 |
107 |
New Orleans (from Houston)
Antonio Pittman, RB Ohio State
– Here’s the problem; what are you going to do with him? While
he has tremendous speed, he’s not all that big and isn’t as
slippery as he needs to be. He’s not a power runner and he’s not
a receiver. Even so, he’s durable, tough, and will be good here
and there for a big game or two. |
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9 |
108 |
Miami
Paul Soliai, DT Utah
– One of the biggest tackles in the draft at 6-4, 325 pounds,
he’s still learning how to play up to his size. He was
unstoppable in the East-West Shrine practices and showed
glimpses of major-league talent at times. If given time to learn
as a part of a rotation, his upside is limitless. |
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10 |
109 |
Atlanta
Stephen Nicholas, LB South Florida
– He doesn’t have the measureables and isn’t going to wow anyone
with any one skill, but he’s a straight-up ball player. Always
on the move, always making the needed tackle, and always
fighting to make plays, he’s be a first rounder if he were
around 250 pounds and faster. |
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11 |
110 |
Oakland (from
San Francisco through New England)
John Bowie, CB NC State –
Speed, speed, speed. One of the fastest players in the draft
with sub-4.4, occasionally sub-4.3 wheels, he can move and could
turn into a dangerous return man. He’s not a great tackler and
nowhere near an elite coverman with plenty of work needing to be
done on his technique. |
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12 |
111 |
Buffalo
Dwayne Wright, RB Fresno State
– An ideal backup running back who’ll be great to wear down
defenses on a drive here and there, he’s a strong, tough runner
who could turn into a whale of a goal line specialist. Not fast,
a bit old, and with no more room for improving much, what you
see is what you get. |
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13 |
112 |
Pittsburgh (from Green Bay)
Daniel
Sepulveda, P Baylor
– The best punter in America over the last three seasons
averaging over 46 yards per kick after averaging 43.1 yards per
punt as a freshman, he has a monster leg, is a great athlete,
and can blast it nice and high. He had injury problems hurting
his knee playing basketball, but the left footer is fine and
should be a ten-year pro. |
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14 |
113 |
Jacksonville
Brian Smith, DE/LB Missouri
– He was turning in a Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year type
of season before getting hurt suffering a hip injury, he’s the
classic tweener who can get to the quarterback and is always
active. However, he’s undersized for an end and not nearly fast
enough to be a regular outside linebacker. Fantastic college
player, extremely questionable pro. |
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15 |
114 |
Cincinnati
Marvin White, S TCU
– He works his tail off, is exceptionally fast, and has made
himself stronger to fill out his lean 6-1 frame. While he’s not
a natural in pass coverage and will get burned way too often at
the next level by savvy receivers who run crisp routes, he’s a
nice value pick. |
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16 |
115 |
Tennessee
Leroy Harris, C/OG NC State
– A terrific college player who made the most out of what he had
to work with. He’s quick and he’s able to maul when he gets his
hands on a defender, but he’ll have problems with the
monstrously big, or the smaller, athletic tackles. He’ll be fine
against everyone in between. |
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17 |
116 |
N.Y. Giants
Zak DeOssie, LB Brown
– A strong prospect at just over 6-4, 248 pounds and with 4.6
speed. A big-time producer over the last three years with 288
tackles, but that was at Brown. He’ll need plenty of work on his
technique and he’ll have to show he can be consistent against
top competition. Even so, he’ll be interesting to watch as an
outside, likely strongside, defender. |
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18 |
117 |
Detroit (from St. Louis)
Manuel Ramirez, OG Texas Tech
– Way strong, way strong, he was a man among boys lifting
at the combine. He has size and can push people around, but he’s
not athletic and not necessarily an NFL pass protector despite
doing a good job in the Texas Tech offense. He’ll get eaten up
by quicker defensive linemen. |
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19 |
118 |
Carolina
Ryne Robinson, WR Miami University
– One of the great punt retuners in college football history,
he’ll make it on special teams. An underrated college receiver,
he made 91 catches last season in a lousy offense as the team’s
only offensive weapon. He’s not lightning fast and isn’t big
enough to be a regular NFL target. |
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20 |
119 |
Green Bay (from Pittsburgh)
Allen Barbre, OT/OG Missouri Southern
– Excellent combination of size, speed, athleticism and
attitude. The big concern is competition playing at the D-II
level and dominating. He was fantastic at the Combine and showed
elite D-I type of skills, but he’s still a little bit raw and
has to work his way into a position. |
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21 |
120 |
Seattle
Baraka Atkins, DE Miami
– It just never happened for him at Miami. With the NFL size and
speed to possibly become a sure-thing pro, he never got in
shape, rarely showed want-to, and he didn’t do enough to
maximize his potential. If someone can light a fire under him,
he could be a player. |
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22 |
121 |
Denver (from
Minnesota through Denver through Atlanta)
Marcus Thomas, DT Florida
– One time considered a possible top ten overall talent, he got
kicked off the team for smoking pot after being suspended twice.
He’s a big 290-pound space-eater with great quickness and an
explosive burst. On the field, he’s a big-time talent, but in
the new NFL world order of character counting, he’s a big risk. |
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23 |
122 |
Dallas
Doug Free, OT Northern Illinois
– Called “The Freak” for a reason, he’s 6-7, 306 pounds and
great footwork. He has a tremendous motor and is always
finishing off blocks down the field. He could stand to be a bit
more aggressive and needs to get stronger overall. Basically, he
has to find the jerkweed streak that makes good tackles great. |
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24 |
123 |
Houston (from New Orleans through Kansas City)
Fred Bennett, CB South Carolina
- He’s big, fast, and looks the part with good ball skills
making play after play when the ball was in the air over the
last two years, but he’s not a good tackler, won’t do enough to
bump receivers around or provide a jam on the line. If he can
prove he can be do something, anything in run support, he’ll be
a steal. |
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25 |
124 |
Seattle (from New York Jets through San Francisco)
Mansfield Wrotto, OG Georgia Tech
– Once he figures out what he’s doing, he’ll be one to watch.
He’s a former defensive lineman who was decent as an offensive
tackle, but could grow into something special as a guard if he’s
allowed time to progress. If you’re expecting an opening day
starter, you’ll be disappointed. |
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26 |
125 |
New Orleans (from Philadelphia)
Jermond Bushrod, OT/OG Towson
– Extremely strong, he has the potential to be a tremendous run
blocker if he can ramp up the attitude and find a mean streak.
He’s not quite athletic enough to become a top tackle and
projects as a guard. |
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27 |
126 |
Indianapolis (from New Orleans)
Dashon Goldson, CB/S Washington
– He’s not fast enough to be an NFL corner and has to show the
hitting ability to become a safety. He has great size and a
little bit of experience as a safety, but he’s not always a
sure-thing hitter and has to find a role; he’s never going to be
a number one corner. |
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28 |
127 |
New England
Kareem Brown, DT Miami
– Big, very strong, and put up good numbers despite being a part
of a regular rotation. He wasn’t always consistent, but that
might be because he wasn’t always a starter and didn’t play
full-time. He has all the talent to be a productive pro, and now
he has to show he can do it on an every down basis. |
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29 |
128 |
Tennessee (from Baltimore)
Chris Davis, WR Florida State
– Very fast, very athletic and a natural receiver, he’s just a
good football player who’ll be better in the pros than he was
for the Seminoles. He’ll never be a top-end receiver lacking the
deep play ability despite his speed, but he should be a nice
number three. |
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30 |
129 |
San Diego
Scott Chandler, TE Iowa
– Big, big, big, he’s close to 6-7 and 268 pounds with a big
frame he’s able to use to shield defenders to make tough
catches. He’s a better route runner than he might appear to be
in workouts, but he’s not going to block anyone. |
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31 |
130 |
Chicago
Josh Beekman, OG Boston College
– Even with the toughness and attitude you want in a run
blocker, he has a limited upside at 6-2 and with no mobility. He
makes up for his lack of measurables with great drive. He won’t
outquick anyone, but he’ll beat defenders up. |
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32 |
131 |
Indianapolis
Brannon Condren, S Troy
– A former walk-on who’s great in the weight room and will work
his tail off to be a player. He has good speed and is a big-time
hitter who could be a big-time steal if he gets a little time to
figure out what he’s doing. More of a strong safety than a free
safety. |
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33 |
132 |
Pittsburgh (Compensatory Selection)
Ryan McBean, DT Oklahoma State
– Out of central casting as far as looks, he’s a bit undersized
at under 280 pounds and he’ll need to somehow make the jump from
being an underwhelming college player to a better pro. He’s far,
far from a finished product needing time to develop and
work his way into a steady playmaker inside or out. |
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34 |
133 |
Atlanta (Compensatory Selection)
Martrez Milner, TE Georgia
– He looks the part with an NFL body and good speed, but he’s
not a receiver. He doesn’t do any one thing well and isn’t
nearly tough enough to be a top blocker. He’ll have to create a
niche for himself and play into his measurables. |
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35 |
134 |
Baltimore (Compensatory Selection)
Antwan Barnes, DE/LB Florida International
– While many want to think of him as an end, he’s a linebacker
at the next level with jaw-dropping speed and the ability to
always fund his way into the backfield. The problem? He didn’t
get to the quarterback nearly enough considering he played in
the Sun Belt. |
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36 |
135 |
San Francisco (Compensatory Selection)
Joe Cohen, DE/DT Florida
– With decent quickness in a 313-pound frame, he has just enough
athleticism to potentially be a strong inside presence. He’s not
athletic enough to play on the end, where some scouts thought he
might be, and isn’t going to be a top pass rusher. Health is an
issue after having hip problems. |
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37 |
136 |
Indianapolis (Compensatory Selection)
Clint Session, LB Pitt
– While short (under 5-10), he’s a big hitter who’s always
working and always on the move. Not fast enough to even be
considered for the weakside, he might be pigeonholed on the
strongside. He’s not an NFL caliber middle linebacker. |
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38 |
137 |
Baltimore (Compensatory Selection)
Le’Ron McClain, FB Alabama
– The type of player everyone wants to have, the 265-pound
fullback is tough, brings plenty of attitude (in a good way),
and is a phenomenal blocker. While he won’t be used much as a
playmaker with the ball, he’s not a bad receiver and can be used
on special teams. |