65. Detroit Lions
- Sidbury, Lawrence, DE Richmond
While the Lions are high on last year's 2nd round pick Cliff Avril, it would make sense to add competition at this position, especially with the need for good pass rushers in this league. Sidbury and Avril are both undersized, but my guess is that Avril is going to eventually take a Mark Anderson role in Detroit's defense, while Sidbury can be an every-down RDE. |
66. St. Louis Rams
- McKillop, Scott, ILB Pittsburgh
McKillop is a tackling machine, and while he's not a superior cover linebacker, he makes up for it with disciplined play and as a terrific run stopper. He'd be a great MIKE linebacker in a 3-4 or an enforcing run stopper MLB in a 4-3. |
67. Kansas City Chiefs
- Kruger, Paul, DE Utah
Kruger displayed incredible burst in the final game of his careeer, and while he needs to refine his pass rushing moves, he has the ability to be a very good rush linebacker in a 3-4 defense. Kruger's workout numbers don't really match his game speed, which is why he'll fall to this point. He's also very young, so he may need a year or two as a back-up. |
68. Seattle Seahawks
- Kropog, Troy, OT Tulane
After not addressing tackle in the first two rounds, it's imperative that Seattle grabs someone who can at least compete with Sean Locklear for the job. Locklear was supposed to be the heir to Walter Jones, but he struggled in 2007 and was injured (like everyone else in Seattle) most of last season. |
69. Dallas Cowboys
- Hill, Sammie Lee, DT Stillman
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70. Cincinnati Bengals
- Brown, Andre, RB NC State
Brown's a sleeper to work his way into the first day. He reminds me a little of Matt Forte with his good vision and his excellent hands. |
71. Oakland Raiders
- Martin, Sherrod, S Troy State
Martin's athleticism will endear him to Al Davis, and his ability to play in a man-to-man scheme as a safety or corner is even more of a reason for Oakland to draft him. |
72. Jacksonville Jaguars
- Tupou, Fenuki, OT Oregon
Jacksonville let the inconsistent Khalif Barnes walk and after losing Richard Collier in the shooting incident, they've got to add competition to the position. |
73. Green Bay Packers
- Moala, Fili, DT USC
I have some concerns about Moala, but he's got excellent measurables for the defensive end position in a 3-4 defense with his ideal size (6'4'' 305 pounds) and arm length. Moala is good at holding the point of attack, but I feel that sometimes he may have benefitted from the supreme talent around him, as opposed to the talent benefitting him. |
74. San Francisco 49ers
- Brown, Cody, DE Connecticut
Brown racked up double digit sacks last year for UConn, and the Niners have got to add a pass rusher into the mix with Manny Lawson and Parys Haralson. Haralson is a great situational rusher, and Lawson is an underrated all-purpose linebacker with excellent cover ability. Brown could steal some snaps from Haralson. |
75. Buffalo Bills
- Coffman, Chase, TE Missouri
Some injury concerns are going to cause Coffman to fall, which is all the better for Buffalo who has lacked a good receiving tight end for years. |
76. New York Jets
- Canfield, Trevor, OG Cincinnati
While not a need pick, Canfield is a superb run blocker and a real mauler with the power to play in a man blocking system and the athleticism to play in a zone blocking system. Canfield can sit on the bench and refine his game while waiting on either Alan Faneca or Brandon Moore to lose their job. |
77. Houston Texans
- Byrd, Jarius, CB Oregon
Admittedly not a prospect I know much about, but Byrd is well liked for his athleticism and high ceiling. Houston already has a similar player in Fred Bennett, but Byrd could benefit from having a great pass rush in Houston. |
78. San Diego Chargers
- Green, Tyronne, OG Auburn
Green is a really well refined guard who has played in multiple systems at Auburn. He's got solid size at 6-foot-2 inches and 309 pounds and a very good jump off the line which should aid in run blocking at the next level. |
79. Denver Broncos
- Walker, Vance, DT Georgia Tech
Walker was more of a penetrator in college, but he's got the meausrables to play 3-4 DE for Denver. It's going to require at least a year though to get him there though. Denver desperately needs to add youth to their defense. |
80. Washington Redskins
- Cadogan, Gerald, OT Penn State
Cadogan is rising up boards. Like fellow linemen A.Q. Shipley, Cadogan is a very refined offensive linemen who could start immediately. Washington may have need of him this year, with all five of the starters from last year well over 30, and one (Pete Kendall) is no longer with the team. |
81. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Bomar, Rhett, QB Sam Houston State
After missing out on the top three quarterbacks, Tampa Bay adds another youngster who is more of a prototypical pocket passer then Josh Johnson. Bomar's something of a gunslinger, but definitely a better fit for a West Coast Offense then Byron Leftwich is. |
82. Detroit Lions
- Marks, Sen'Derrick, DT Auburn
Marks has got a lot of talent, and was a pre-season favorite to go in the first round, but a lackluster season for Auburn and Marks killed his stock. Marks struggled to hold the point of attack and doesn't really play with a lot of leverage, but he's got some very good pass rushing moves and excellent strength. He can't start right away for Detroit, but down the road could be an excellent under tackle for them. |
83. Green Bay Packers
- Casey, James, TE Rice
Casey is an all-purpose utility player with a lot of heart, but he'll likely play tight end or H-Back. He's a willing blocker and a coach's dream. |
84. Denver Broncos
- Sulak, Stryker, DE Missouri
Sulak will move to outside linebacker in Denver's 3-4. His measurables aren't all that great, but he should have the short burst necessary to be a situational pass rusher while Denver figures out their starting situation. |
85. Philadelphia Eagles
- Sheets, Kory, RB Purdue
The Eagles were thought to want a power back, but it seems they really just want someone who can spell Westbrook. Earlier this month a member of their organization commented that Beanie Wells wasn't the type of back they wanted. Sheets is a bit bigger then Westbrook, but not by much. They are similar styled running backs, and Philly's big goal is just to keep Westbrook fresh and injury-free. |
86. Minnesota Vikings
- Mickens, Mike, CB Cincinnati
Mickens struggled as the season went on and while he at one point was a possible first rounder, he dropped in what is a very deep corner class (and a horribly weak safety class). The Vikings don't really need another project, but Mickens flashed some dynamite ability early in the season. |
87. Miami Dolphins
- Barden, Ramses, WR Cal PolySLO
Barden may struggle to get off of coverage against the better corners in the game, but he could certainly abuse corners with his excellent size. He's a terrific red zone threat, and certainly a much more refined version of former Michigan State receiver Matt Trannon. |
88. Baltimore Ravens
- Wood, Eric, C Louisville
Wood could sneak into the first day, as he's another player who is well liked with his high potential level. Louisville has flirted with the spread and pro-styled offense, so Wood isn't a totally blank canvas. |
89. New England Patriots
- Bruton, David, S Notre Dame
Bruton has had a great off-season with his workout numbers showing stellar athleticism. Bruton needs to put his athleticism to work, and New England, where he'll know the system fairly well, would be an ideal place to do it. |
90. Atlanta Falcons
- Scott, Dorell, DT Clemson
The Falcons really need a nose tackle, and Scott's more of a band aid then a true nose tackle, but he was a better option at this point then reaching on someone like Terrance Knighton. |
91. New York Giants
- Unger, Max, C Oregon
The Giants were rumored to be in the chase for Jason Peters. Unger can play multiple positions on the line, and should be able to become an effective pass blocking linemen with a year in an NFL weight room. |
92. Indianapolis Colts
- Butler, Deon, WR Penn State
Butler runs terrific routes, but his off-season workouts suggest he may struggle to get off press coverage and he doesn't change direction as well as you would think. His best assets stem from his football knowledge and soft hands. |
93. Carolina Panthers
- Jean-Francois, Ricky, DT LSU
RJF has a lot of talent pent up inside of him, but his career steadily went downhill due to injury problems at LSU. This is a potential pick and he could replace Maake Kemoeatu down the road. |
94. Tennessee Titans
- Foster, Brooks, WR North Carolina
The Titans still need to add a speed receiver to compete with free agent acquisition Nate Washington. I'd be surprised if the Titans are able to hold together last season's success with the loss of Albert Haynesworth and the age of their linebacking corp. |
95. Arizona Cardinals
- Loadholt, Phil, OT Oklahoma
Loadholt, at one time, could have gone in the first round, but the fact is that he's just a pure mauling right tackle who needs to find a power man blocking scheme like Pittsburgh, Arizon, or San Francisco to succeed. He struggles mightily against speed rushers, and that was obvious going up against the speedy Florida defensive ends in the national championship. |
96. Pittsburgh Steelers
- Johnson, Herman, OG LSU
Johnson's got an enormous amount of talent as well, but his weight problems are a serious issue. He was near 400 pounds at the end of the season, and has dropped down to the 355-360 range. Johnson wants to prove he can play tackle or guard, but I have a hard time seeing him playing anywhere besides right guard. As far as run blocking goes, he'd still be an upgrade in Pittsburgh. |
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