| 33. |
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Von Miller
LB, Texas A&M |
Aaron Maybin should be a better fit in the 3-4 than he was in Buffalo's 4-3, but he'll need help.
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| 34. |
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*John Clay
RB, Wisconsin |
While the Rams may want a more traditional change of pace type backing up Steven Jackson, Clay, who is similar to former Ram Stephen Davis, can step right in and pound the ball up the middle and is much quicker than he appears.
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| 35. |
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Jarvis Jenkins
DE, Clemson |
A terrific two gap defender, Jenkins can step in at Defensive End for now and maybe develop into a Nose Tackle down the road.
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| 36. |
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Michael Pouncey
C/OG, Florida |
Personally, I doubt Charlie Whitehurst is the future in Seattle, but there isn't value to be found at Quarterback at pick #36. Whether it's at Guard or Center, Pouncey will find a spot on the Seahawk offensive line.
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| 37. |
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Greg Jones
LB, Michigan St. |
Similar in many ways to Jonathan Vilma, the versatile Jones can step right in at one of the Inside Linebacker spot. Probably weak-side.
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| 38. |
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Bruce Carter
LB, North Carolina |
With Thomas Howard's future in Oakland fuzzy at best, the Raiders take the best player available and a perfect fit at Weak-side Linebacker.
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| 39. |
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Stefen Wisniewski
OG/C, Penn St. |
Some (not all) of Garrard's problems at Quarterback can be attributed to the play of the offensive line. Wisniewski can play Guard or step in for Jeff Meester at Center.
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| 40. |
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Nate Solder
OT, Colorado |
It would be tempting to reach for a Defensive End, which is arguably Tampa Bay's biggest need. The team and Donald Penn might eventually reach an agreement of sorts but Right Tackle Jeremy Trueblood can easily be improved upon.
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| 41. |
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*Akeem Ayers
LB, UCLA |
Denver drafts yet another Ayers to play Outside Linebacker. The difference is that this Ayers can actually do it.
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| 42. |
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*Dont'a Hightower
LB, Alabama |
Is DeAndre Levy really slated to start at Middle Linebacker for the Lions? Hightower is an instant improvement.
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| 43. |
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Jason Pinkston
OG/OT, Pittsburgh |
Chicago needs a #1 type Wide Receiver but the way Cutler throws the ball, it may not make that much of a difference. A college Offensive Tackle, Pinkston may be better suited to play Left Guard.
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| 44. |
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*Kyle Rudolph
TE, Notre Dame |
The Cardinals have bigger needs but Rudolph is hands down the best player available and helps soften the lose of Anquan Boldin.
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| 45. |
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Joseph Barksdale
OT, LSU |
Left Tackle Jason Peters showed very little as a pass blocker in 2009 and might be a better fit on the right side or at Guard.
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| 46. |
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*Nate Potter
OT/OG, Boise St. |
Left Guard Logan Mankins' future is uncertain and Right Tackle Nick Kaczur can be improved upon. Potter has started at Right and Left Tackle at Boise State and in an effort to play the best five offensive linemen in 2010, will move inside to Guard.
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| 47. |
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Jerrell Casey
DT, USC |
The Bengals drafted Defensive Tackle Geno Atkins in 2010, who is no more than a role player. Unlike Atkins, Casey can get his hands on the Quarterback when he gets penetration.
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| 48. |
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Cliff Matthews
LB, South Carolina |
Washington needs a Free Safety. Unfortunately, there isn't a Free Safety of good value available. Jeremy Jarmon may work in at Outside Linebacker, maybe not. Matthews gives the Redskins a legitimate pass rusher opposite Orakpo.
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| 49. |
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*Chris Galippo
LB, USC |
All of the Middle Linebackers in New York are adequate at best. Galippo plays the run well and does a solid job in coverage as well.
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| 50. |
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Curtis Brown
CB, Texas |
Left Tackle Max Starks is better suited to play Right Tackle and Willie Colon could compete with ten other guys for the Right Guard job. Probably not going to happen. Curtis Brown is hands down the best player available and a steal at pick #50.
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| 51. |
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*Blaine Gabbert
QB, Missouri |
Can Vince Young string together two good season? Is he mature enough to lead a NFL team? Even if the answer is yes, the Titans still have little behind him.
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| 52. |
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*Janoris Jenkins
CB, Florida |
Jenkins has the skills to be a left on an island against the better receivers. He has the speed and physicality San Francisco wants it their Cornerbacks.
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| 53. |
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*Will Hill
FS, Florida |
Eugene Wilson can be improved upon and Glover Quin is unlikely to be a long-term answer. Hill is an athletic center-fielder with great range and good hitting ability.
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| 54. |
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Blake DeChristopher
OT, Virginia Tech |
Denver has little backing up Ryan Clady and Ryan Harris and Harris is a free agent in 2011.
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| 55. |
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*Ryan Broyles
WR, Oklahoma |
The Patriots would like to find an Outside Linebacker here but value doesn't present itself. Broyles' reliable hands, ability to stretch the field and return punts was too good of package for New England to pass up.
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| 56. |
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Mark Herzlich
LB, Boston College |
With Stephen Nicolas looking at free agency in 2011, Atlanta takes the best player on the board. Herzlich is coming back from Cancer and could very well be ranked much higher next April. We'll watch and see.
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| 57. |
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Justin Boren
OG, Ohio St. |
Kyle Kosier is hurt too much and is better suited to a backup position. Leonard Davis' run blocking is still first rate but his ability to pass protect is fading fast. Maybe Robert Brewster will rise to the occasion. Maybe not.
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| 58. |
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Lee Ziemba
OT, Auburn |
With the uncertainty surrounding Jared Gaither, Baltimore may be looking for a Right Tackle in 2011.
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| 59. |
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Quan Sturdivant
LB, North Carolina |
With no Nose Tackle of good value available, Minnesota takes a versatile Outside Linebacker to replace 2011 free agent Ben Leber.
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| 60. |
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*Jack Crawford
LB, Penn St. |
The Jets need to get younger at Defensive End and outside of (maybe) Calvin Pace, none of their Outside Linebackers strike fear in the opposition. Crawford, a relative newcomer to American football is very athletic, tough and plays with a great deal of passion.
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| 61. |
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*Jacquizz Rodgers
RB, Oregon St. |
A very good complement to Ryan Grant, Rodgers is extremely tough and plays bigger than his size. He has good speed and is a real threat in the passing game. He could also see some time in the return game.
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| 62. |
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*Mark Barron
SS, Alabama |
Even with the uncertainty at Left Tackle and Wide Receiver, the Chargers take the best player on the board. 2010 fourth rounder Darrell Stuckey may develop into a solid NFL Strong Safety but Barron has the markings of a future NFL star.
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| 63. |
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Clint Boling
OT, Georgia |
Tony Ugoh hasn't developed at Left Tackle and while Charlie Johnson has filled in admirably, he can be easily improved upon.
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| 64. |
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Ryan Kerrigan
DE, Purdue |
While Kerrigan might not be the most talented player on the board, he is a solid value at pick #64 and fills what is arguably the Saints' biggest need.
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