BillsForevers
04-29-2008, 01:37 AM
AFC EAST
BUFFALO
DRAFT PICKS WITH GRADES:
1.11 CB LEODIS MCKELVIN, TROY: THE BILLS NEVER REPLACED NATE CLEMENTS. TROY IS GOOD BET. GRADE: B-.
2.41 WR JAMES HARDY, INDIANA: REAL STAR POWER, HARDY MADE A TON OF PLAYS AT INDIANA. GRADE: A-.
3.72 DE CHRIS ELLIS, VIRGINIA TECH: ONLY AVERAGE AT SENIOR BOWL, ELLIS A PASS RUSHING PROJECT. GRADE: C.
4.114 CB REGGIE CORNER, AKRON: A GREAT PRO DAY DISPLAY ELAVATED CORNER'S STOCK. GRADE: B.
4.132 TE DEREK FINE, KANSAS: SHOULD IMMEDIATELY HELP THE BILLS IN SHORT-YARDAGE. GRADE: C.
5.147 LB ALVIN BOWEN, IOWA STATE: SMALL FAST LB WILL HAVE TO IMPACT ON ST. GRADE: C-.
6.179 RB XAVIER OMON, NW MISSOURI: D-2 SUPERSTAR HAS DECENT SPEED AND EXCELLENT BALANCE. GRADE C+.
7.219 OT DEMETRIUS BELL, NORTHWESTERN: SON OF KARL MALONE, FORMER DE THAT NEEDS WORK. GRADE: C-.
7.224 WR STEVE JOHNSON, KENTUCKY: BIG JC-TRANSFER BUT NOT REAL FAST. GRADE: D.
7.251 CB KENNARD COX, PITTSBURGH: POSSIBLE NICKEL BACK WHO IS A BIG PROJECT. GRADE: D+.
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UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS:
QB Luke Drone, Illinois State
LB Joe Brockington, Notre Dame
DT Teraz McCray, Miami
FB Mike Viti, Army
WR Jason Jones, Arkansas-Pine Bluff
OG Robert Felton, Arkansas
RB Bruce Hill, Ole Miss.
LB Marcus Buggs, Vanderbilt
MIAMI
DRAFT PICKS WITH GRADES:
1.1 OT JAKE LONG, MICHIGAN: SAFE AND STEADY BUILDING-BLOCK IS SOMEONE TO RUN BEHIND. GRADE: B+.
2.32 DE PHILIP MERLING, CLEMSON: WILL BE SOLID PLAYER IN PARCELLS 3-4, NEED BUT NOT A FLASHY PICK. GRADE: B.
2.57 QB CHAD HENNE, MICHIGAN: TOUGH QB WILL PROVIDE OPTIONS IN PASSING GAME AT A GOOD VALUE. GRADE: A.
3.66 DE KENDALL LANKFORD, HAMPTON:ADEQUATE SIZE SPEED FOR 3-4 DE, BIT OF A PROJECT GRADE: C.
4.110 OT SHAWN MURPHY, UTAH STATE: SON OF BASEBALL STAR DALE HAS GREAT WORK ETHIC. GRADE: C-.
6.176 RB JALEN PARMELE, TOLEDO: HAS A CHANCE TO BE SERVICABLE BACKUP. NICE SIZE/SPEED. GRADE: B-.
6.195 OG DONALD THOMAS, UCONN: LONG SHOT WALK-ON TO ALL BIG EAST GUARD. GRADE: B.
6.204 RB LEX HILLIARD, MONTANA: TWEENER WITH INJURY ISSUES COULD BE A BLOCKER OR ST. GRADE C-.
7.245 DT LIONEL DOTSON, ARIZONA: PARCELLS HAS LUCK WITH LATE ROUND VALUE DT. GRADE: B+.
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UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS:
OT Dan Gore, Boise State
LB Kelly Poppinga, Miami
WR Jayson Foster, Georgia Southern
OT Mike Byrne, Delaware
WR Davone Bess, Hawaii
TE Matt Mulligan, Maine
OL Daren Heerspink, Portland State
FB Rolly Lumbala, Ihdaho
LB Jon Banks, Iowa State
DE Titus Brown, Miss. State (OLB)
DT Kory Robertson, Virginia Tech
NEW ENGLAND
DRAFT PICKS WITH GRADES:
1.10 LB JEROD MAYO, TENNESSEE: MAYO THIS EARLY IS A REACH, BUT BELLICHEK WILL REACH FOR HIS GUYS. GRADE: B.
2.62 CB TERRENCE WHEATLEY, COLORADO: WHEATLEY PROJECTS WELL BUT ANOTHER REACH. GRADE: B-.
3.78 LB SHAWN CRABLE, MICHIGAN: TOUGH HITTER LACKS CEREBRAL MOST JOBS BUT PASS RUSHER. GRADE: C+.
3.94 QB KEVIN O'CONNELL, SAN DIEGO STATE: FAST RISING PROSPECT HOPEFULLY JUST A BRADY BACKUP. GRADE: C.
4.129 CB JONATHAN WILHITE, AUBURN: MUST BE A FACTOR ON SPECIAL TEAMS TO MAKE AN IMPACT. GRADE: B-.
5.153 WR MATT SLATER, UCLA: SON OF STAR JACKIE, WAS DRAFTED FOR COVERAGE AND RETURNS. GRADE C+.
6.197 LB BO RUUD, NEBRASKA: BROTHER OF BARRETT HAS SPEED BUT IS PROJECT WHO COULD STICK AT ST. GRADE: C-.
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UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS:
LB Vince Redd, Liberty
DT Chris Norwell, Illinois
OT Josh Coffman, East Carolina
OG Ryan Wendell, Fresno State
RB Kenny Cattouse, Troy (workout)
TE Jon Stupar, Virginia
P Mike Dragosavich, North Dakota State
DE Casey Tyler, Portland State
DL Carlos Feliciano, Maryland
TE Tyson DeVree, Colorado
RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Ole Miss.
N.Y. JETS
DRAFT PICKS WITH GRADES:
1.6 DE VERNON GHOLSTON, OHIO STATE: BOOM OR BUST PASS RUSHER WAS THE ONLY LOGICAL CHOICE. GRADE: B+.
1.30 TE DUSTIN KELLER, PURDUE: THE JETS LACK TALL RED ZONE TARGETS, KELLER HAS SOFT HANDS. GRADE: B.
4.113 CB DWIGHT LOWERY, SAN JOSE STATE: NOT FAST CORNER, BUT BALLHAWK WITH 9 INT'S IN 2006. GRADE: C+.
5.162 QB ERIK AINGE, TENNESSEE: NEPHEW OF NBA STAR DANNY, NOT A GREAT ARM, A #3QB. GRADE: C.
6.171 WR MARCUS HENRY, KANSAS: NYJ NEED SIZE AT WIDE RECEIVER, HENRY HAS A CHANCE. GRADE: C-.
7.211 OT NATE GARNER, ARKANSAS: SMART RUN BLOCKER COULD PROVIDE DEPTH. GRADE: D+.
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UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS:
RB Danny Woodhead, Chadron State
SS Nate Lyles, Virginia
FB Jehuu Caulcrick, Michigan State
LB Brandon Renkart, Rutgers
DE Bryan Mattison, Iowa
WR Prechae Rodriguez, Auburn
FB Justin Valentine, Minnesota
TE Chris Hopkins, Toledo
SS Zach Catanese, Arizona State (1st contract due to 2006 injury)
AFC North
Baltimore
DRAFT PICKS WITH GRADES:
1.18 QB Joe Flacco, Delaware: Strong armed passer can make all the throws. Grade: B+.
2.55 RB Ray Rice, Rutgers: Smart and instinctive runner could be star quality player. Grade: B+.
3.71 LB Tavares Gooden, Miami: Ray Lewis will mentor this fellow "U" linebacker. Grade: C+.
3.86 S Tom Zbikowski, Notre Dame: Underrated and gutsy player will help on specials. Grade: B.
3.99 OT Oneil Cousins, UTEP: Raw athlete can be coached up to play guard or tackle. Grade: B-.
4.106 WR Marcus Smith, New Mexico: Former tailback should make an impact on ST. Grade: C+.
4.133 OT David Hale, Weber State: Tough but stiff potential small school gem. Grade: C-.
6.206 S Haruki Nakamura, Cincinatti: Hitter with questionable speed. Grade: C-.
7.215 WR Justin Harper, Virginia Tech: Nice size speed but shady hands. Grade: D+.
7.240 RB Allen Patrick, Oklahoma: Late round runners like Patrick have success in the league. Grade: C+.
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UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS:
DL Lorenzo Williams, Missouri
QB Brad Roach, Catawba
C Isaiah Wiggins, Illinois State
LB Jameel McClain, Syracuse
TE Scott Kuhn, Louisville
OL Isaiah Wiggins, Illinois State
OL Sean Dumford, Eastern Kentucky
WR Ernest Wheelwright, Minnesota
TE Joe Reitz, Western Michigan (ex-Basketball)
OG Brandon Barnes, Grand Valley State
OG Adam Kraus, Michigan
Cleveland
DRAFT PICKS WITH GRADES:
4.108 LB Beau Bell, Cincinnati: Not real fast but instinctive fit for 3-4. Grade: C+.
4.111 TE Martin Rucker, Missouri: Brother of NFL-star Mike has soft hands. Grade: B.
6.190 DT Ahtyba Rubin, Iowa State: "The Tuba" is a natural NT who could replace Washington. Grade: B.
6.191 WR Paul Hubbard, Wisconsin: Raw size/speed player can be a late bloomer. Grade C-.
7.231 LB Alex Hall, St. Augustine: Gutsy special teamer at best. Grade: D.
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UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS:
RB Tony Temple, Missouri
CB Darnell Terrell, Missouri
QB Craig Hormann, Cleveland
WR Lance Leggett, Miami
LB Jermaine Dias, Virginia
DE Xavier Mitchell, Tennessee
RB Austin Scott, Penn State
LB Nick Moore, Baylor
DT Brian Schaefering, Lindenwood
C Robbie Powell, Purdue
S Justin Harrison, Illinois
KR Andrew Hawkins, Toledo
WR Brandon Copeland, Bridgewater (Va.)
RB Travis Thomas, Notre Dame
DE Chase Ortiz, T.C.U.
OT James Lee, South Carolina State
TE Ben Barkema, Iowa State
CB Jonathan Zenon, L.S.U.
CB Gerard Lawson, Oregon State
CB Jerrid Gaines, Miami Ohio
OL Eric Young, Tennessee
WR Matt Champa, Dayton (try out)
Cincinnati
DRAFT PICKS WITH GRADES:
1.9 LB Keith Rivers, Southern Cal: Rivers should stablize the Bengals LB Corp. Grade: B.
2.46 WR Jerome Simpson, Coastal Carolina: Raw small school prospect could be a gem. Grade: B-.
3.77 DT Pat Sims, Auburn: Sims has great talent but questionable motivation. Grade: C-.
4.112 OT Anthony Collins, Kansas: Could contribute at RT or OG early. Grade B.
5.145 DT Jason Shirley, Fresno State: All sorts of skill, but a mess. Bengals do it again. Grade C+.
6.177 S Corey Lynch, Appalachian State: Special team dynamo can block kicks. Grade B-.
6.207 TE Matt Sherry, Villanova: High character smart player maybe can surprise. Grade C-.
7.244 DE Angelo Craig, Cincinnati: Explosive athlete needs weight but can stand up and rush. Grade C-.
7.246 WR Mario Urrutia, Louisville: Great height but has to stay healthy. Grade D+.
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UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS:
DB Simeon Castille, Alabama
OG James Blair, Western Michigan
OL Justin Britt, Alabama
FB Bradley Glatthaar, Cincinnati
DE Anthony Hoke, Cincinnati
FB Tyler Whaley, Ohio State
WR Clyde Logan, Idaho State
DT Michael Marquardt, Arizona State
Pittsburgh
DRAFT PICKS WITH GRADES:
1.23 RB Rashard Mendenhall, Illinois: High quality back will help out early. Grade: A-.
2.53 WR Limas Sweed, Texas: Sweed is a reliable and smooth big WR. Grade: B+.
3.88 LB Bruce Davis, UCLA: Davis is a great athlete but might not be tough enough. Grade: C-.
4.130 OT Tony Hills, Texas: Talented athlete but toughness and durability a question. Grade: C+.
5.146 QB Dennis Dixon, Oregon: Slash player for the Steelers will be asked to do it all. Grade: B-.
6.188 LB Mike Humpal, Iowa: Hard hat lunch pail guy makes sense in Pittsburgh. Grade: C.
6.194 S Ryan Mundy, West Virginia: DB Tweener who has talent and can cover a bit. Grade C-.
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UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS:
WR Dorian Bryant, Purdue
WR Micah Rucker, Eastern Illinois
OC Doug Legursky, Marshall
CB Travis Williams, East Carolina
LB Donovan Woods, Oklahoma State
CB Roy Lewis, Washington
TE Dezmond Sherrod, Mississippi State
PK Julian Rauch, Appalachian State
LB Patrick Bailey, Duke
QB Mike Pott, William & Mary
DL Martavius Prince, Southern Mississippi
DT Jordan Reffett, Washington
AFC South
Houston
DRAFT PICKS WITH GRADES:
1.26 OT Duane Brown, Virginia Tech: If Alex Gibbs likes him, I like him. Grade: B.
3.79 CB Antwaun Molden, Eastern Kentucky: Fast rising cover corner at good value. Grade: A-.
3.89 RB Steve Slaton, West Virginia: Not too long ago Slaton was considered elite. Grade: B-.
4.118 LB Xavier Adibi, Virginia Tech: Underrated leader projects nicely in Texans' 4-3. Grade: B.
5.151 DT Frank Okam, Texas: Space eater NT but lacks mean streak. Grade: C-.
6.173 S Dominique Barber, Minnesota: Brother of Marion, lacks measurables but plays big. Grade: C.
7.223 QB Alex Brink, Washington State: Gutty leader is a backup with upside. Grade: C-.
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UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS:
LB Ben Moffitt, South Florida
WR Ryan Grice-Mullins, Hawaii'
LB Marcus Richardson, Troy
TE Cole Bennett, Auburn
CB Josh Bell, Baylor
WR Darnell Jenkins, Miami
DE Jesse Mading, Colorado State
DT Gabe Long, Utah
Indianapolis
DRAFT PICKS WITH GRADES:
2.59 OC Mike Pollack, Arizona State: Top notch center at a position of need. Grade: B.
3.93 LB Phillip Wheeler, Georgia Tech: Wheeler could be a dominator. Grade: A-.
4.127 TE Jacob Tamme, Kentucky: Long finesse target fits well with Colts' system. Grade: C+.
5.161 LB Marcus Howard, Georgia: Another undersized but nasty defender for defense. Grade B-.
6.196 TE Tom Santi, Virginia: Underrated player from great program for TE. Grade: B-.
6.201 OC Steve Justice, Wake Forest: Polian doubles down on centers. Grade: C.
6.202 RB Mike Hart, Michigan: Undersized and slow, Hart may have a tough time. Grade: D.
6.205 WR Pierre Garcon, Mount Union: Small school sleeper intriques. Grade: C+.
6.235 OC Jamey Richard, Buffalo: Polian triples up on centers, Richard might play guard. Grade: C-.
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UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS:
WR Sam Giguere, Sherbrooke
CB Brandon Foster, Texas
DE Curtis Johnson, Clark Atlanta
DL Don Davis, Connecticut
DE Eric Foster, Rutgers
OT Darren Marquez, Southern Illinois
LB Jordan Senn, Portland State
LB Jamie Silva, Boston College
QB Adam Tafralis, San Jose State
DT Colin Ferrell, Kent State
WR Rudy Burgess, Arizona State
DD.comment: Some media outlets in Florida reported Burgess signed with the Jags, but we've confirmed he signed with the Colts ($12,500 signing bonus).
Jacksonville
DRAFT PICKS WITH GRADES:
1.8 DE Derrick Harvey, Florida: Underrated pass rusher has motor and many moves. Grade: A.
2.52 DE Quentin Groves, Auburn: Another sa***e pass rusher from the SEC. Great value. Grade: A-.
5.155 LB Thomas Williams, Southern Cal: Backup but could have best football in front of him. Grade: C-.
5.159 LB Trae Williams, South Florida: Man-to-man DB learned to cover this year. Grade: C+.
7.213 RB Chauncey Washington, Southern Cal: Explosive smaller back when healthy. Grade: C+.
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UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS:
QB Paul Smith, Tulsa
TE Adam Bishop, Nevada
DE Alex Boston, Florida State
TE Chris Brown, Tennessee
FB Anthony Catrone, Maine
WR Clyde Edwards, Grambling
CB Isaiah Gardner, Maryland
CB Michael Grant, Arkansas
WR Jeron Harvey, Houston
DT Theo Horrocks, Vanderbilt
G/C Drew Miller, Florida
LB Lamar Myles, Louisville
QB Paul Smith, Tulsa
CB Brian Witherspoon, Stillman
Tennessee
DRAFT PICKS WITH GRADES:
1.24 RB Chris Johnson, East Carolina: Instant home run threat can create touchdowns. Grade: B.
1.54 DE Jason Jones, Eastern Michigan: Raw project is a few years out but could be decent. Grade C+
3.85 TE Craig Stevens, California: Natural pass catcher can also block. Solid value. Grade: B-.
4.103 DE William Hayes, Winston-Salem: Small school tweener with pass rush: Grade: C+.
4.126 WR Lavelle Hawkins, California: Playmaker will make his name known in Nashville. Grade: B+.
4.134 DE Stanford Keglar, Purdue: Possible backup and special teamer with upside. Grade C-.
7.229 CB Cary Williams, Washburn: Elite small school CB is boom or bust type. Grade C.
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UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS:
WR Jason Rivers, Hawaii'
LB Jerrell Freeman, Mary Hardin-Baylor
RB Omar Cuff, Delaware
OC Eric Scott, Kentucky
OC Fernando Velasco, Georgia
SS Tony Joiner, Florida
WR Rafeal Little, Kentucky
DT Barry Booker, Virginia Tech
AFC West
Denver
DRAFT PICKS WITH GRADES:
1.12 OT Ryan Clady, Boise State: Top notch athlete fits the system and fills a need. Grade: B.
2.42 WR Eddie Royal, Virginia Tech: Smooth and crisp athlete has great hands. Grade: B+.
4.108 OG Kory Lichtensteiger, Bowling Green: Tricky player can snap and fit in zone. Grade: C-.
4.119 CB Jack Williams, Kent State: Broncos need more cornerback depth. Grade: C.
5.139 RB Ryan Torain, Arizona State: Injured runner has vision and could be steal. Grade: B-.
5.148 DT Carlton Powell, Virginia Tech: Tough and powerful at point of attack. Grade: C+.
6.183 LB Spencer Larsen, Arizona: Not fast but smart, probably ST'er. Grade: C-.
7.220 S Josh Barrett, Arizona State: Very fast but a project. Could have gone higher. Grade: C+.
7.227 RB Peyton Hillis, Arkansas: Tough lead blocker might be able to carry on goal-line. Grade: C+.
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UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS:
OT Mitch Erickson, South Dakota State
OT Tyler Polumbus, Colorado
RB Anthony Alridge, Houston
P Brett Kern, Toledo
WR Lorne Sam, Texas-El Paso
LB Wesley Woodyard, Kentucky
Kansas City
DRAFT PICKS WITH GRADES:
1.5 DT Glenn Dorsey, LSU: Top defensive tackle will make the Chiefs better. Grade: A-.
1.15 OT Branden Albert, Virginia: Mauler should start this year at guard. Grade: B+.
2.35 CB Brandon Flowers, Virginia Tech: Zone corner compares to Ty Law. Speedwise too. Grade: C.
3.73 RB Jamaal Charles, Texas: Gamebreaker back gives another option behind Larry Johnson. Grade: B.
3.79 TE Brad Cottam, Texas: Excellent athlete can be a real player if healthy. Grade: B-.
3.82 S DaJuan Morgan, North Carolina State: Tough and instinctual safety. Grade: B.
4.105 WR William Franklin, Missouri: Speedster stays in state of MO. Grade: B.
5.140 CB Brandon Carr, Grand Valley State: Small college sleeper has size and speed. Grade: C+.
6.170 OT Barry Richardson, Clemson: Sloppy but powerful player needs to turn the light on. Grade: C-.
6.182 WR Kevin Robinson, Utah State: Return specialist lacks great speed. Grade: D+.
7.210 DE Brian Johnston, Gardner-Webb: Quality small school sleeper could make an impact. Grade: C+.
7.239 TE Mike Merritt, Central Florida: Possible blocking TE and ST'er. Grade: D+.
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UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS:
QB Ricky Santos, New Hampshire
DT Derek Lokey, Texas
WR Luke Swan, Wisconsin
LB Steve Octavien, Nebraska
FB Mike Cox, Georgia Tech
DL Johnny Dingle, West Virginia
WR Sean Bailey, Georgia
SS SirDarean Adams, Michigan State
WR Brandon Breazell, U.C.L.A.
RB Kalvin McRae, Ohio
S Ron Girault, Rutgers
PK Connor Barth, North Carolina
WR Jabari Arthur, Akron
DT James McClinton, Kansas (try out)
SS Greg Hay, Toledo
LB Weston Dacus, Arkansas (try out)
Oakland
DRAFT PICKS WITH GRADES:
1.4 RB Darren McFadden, Arkansas: Classic Al Davis pick. Grade: B+.
4.100 S Tyvon Branch, UConn: Fast coverage safety can also return. Grade: C+.
4.125 WR Arman Shields, Richmond: Sleeper WR with speed. Grade: C-.
6.169 DE Trevor Scott, Buffalo: Interesting defender can rush a little. Grade: C.
7.226 WR Chaz Schilens, San Diego State: Another deep sleeper who can run. Grade: D+.
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UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS:
LB Shane Simmons, Western Washington
OC Adam Spieker, Missouri
RB Louis Rankin, Washington
OL Brandon Rodd, Arizona State
FB Matt Hahn, Penn State
LB Malik Jackson, Louisville
San Diego
DRAFT PICKS WITH GRADES:
1.27 CB Antoine Cason, Arizona: Smart and natural athlete is low-risk player. Grade: B+.
3.69 RB Jacob Hester, LSU: Underrated player could backup LT and help on specials. Grade: C+.
5.166 RB Marcus Thomas, UTEP: Nice sized runner could fight for a backup spot. Grade: B-.
6.192 CB Dejuan Tribble, Boston College: Instinctual but slow corner has potential. Grade: C+.
7.234 OT Corey Clark, Texas A&M: Sleeper tackle could bump inside to guard. Grade: D+.
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UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS:
OL Tyler Luellen, Missouri
FB Mike Tolbert, Coastal Carolina
DT Keith Shologan, Central Florida
WR Gary Banks, Troy
TE Wade Betschart, Wyoming
OG Andrew Crummey, Maryland
DE Erik Bakhtiari, San Diego (OLB)
NFC EAST
Dallas
DRAFT PICKS WITH GRADES:
1.22 RB Felix Jones, Arkansas: Fast need pick but Jones might not be every down player. Grade: B-.
1.25 CB Mike Jenkins, South Florida: Excellent value for man-to-man possible 1 CB. Grade: A.
2.61 TE Martellus Bennett, Texas A&M: Boom or bust athlete could be good long term bet. Grade: B-.
4.122 RB Tashard Choice, Georgia Tech: Nice sleeper running back provides depth. Grade: B-
5.143 CB Orlando Scandrick, Boise State: Fast and raw, could be a real player. Grade: C+.
6.167 LB Erik Walden, Middle Tennessee: Backup LB and probable special teamer. Grade: D+.
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UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS:
WR Danny Amendola, Texas Tech
DE Marcus Dixon, Hampton
DE Darrell Robertson, Georgia Tech
TE Drew Atchison, William and Mary
WR Daniel Polk,Midwestern State (ex-QB)
FB Julius Crosslin, Oklahoma State
OL Brandon Hale, Sam Houston State
P Jay Ottovegio, Stanford
S Dowayne Davis, Syracuse
WR Mark Bradford, Stanford
OT Andrew Brecher, Harvard
RB Keon Lattimore, Maryland
New York
DRAFT PICKS WITH GRADES:
1.31 S Kenny Phillips, Miami: Miami safety used to be elite prospect. Not bad value at 31. Grade: B+.
2.63 CB Terrell Thomas, Southern Cal: Big player from big school but is a project. Grade: C.
3.95 WR Mario Manningham, Michigan: Talented but troubled clutch WR can move chains. Grade: B.
4.123 LB Bryan Kehl, BYU: Excellent Combine and Pro Day elevated his draft stock. Grade: C+.
5.165 Jonathan Goff, Vanderbilt: Rough and ready linebacker could get real snaps. Grade: B-.
6.198 Andre Woodson, Kentucky: As a backup, could have potential. Not ideal starter. Grade: C+.
6.199 Robert Henderson, Southern Miss: Underrated defender from an underrated program. Grade: C.
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UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS:
DE Wallace Gilberry, Alabama
FS Nehemiah Warrick, Michigan State
OT Glenn Bujnoch, Cincinnati
DE Antonio Reynolds, Tennessee
OG Andrew Bain, Miami
OT Dylan Thiry, Northwestern
OT Carnell Stewart, L.S.U.
WR D.J. Hall, Alabama
TE Jake Sears, U.T.E.P. (try out)
DT Eric Butler, Washburn
Philadelphia
DRAFT PICKS WITH GRADES:
2.47 DT Trevor Laws, Notre Dame: Laws has steady talent and fits the Eagles rotation. Grade: B.
2.49 WR Desean Jackson, California: The Eagles fixed their returner problem in a big way. Grade: B+.
3.80 LB Bryan Smith, McNeese State: Excellent athlete can make plays at 4-3 WLB. Grade: B.
4.109 OT Mike McGlynn, Pittsburgh: Versatile and tough big man, can play guard or tackle. Grade: C+.
4.117 S Quentin Demps, UTEP: Joins a large cast of characters trying to replace Dawkins. Grade: B.
4.131 CB Jack Ikegwuonu, Wisconsin: A major knee injury and makes this a risky pick. Grade: D.
6.184 OT Mike Gibson, California: Depth pick could fill in at multiple spots. Grade: C+.
6.200 LB Joe Mays, North Dakota State: Undersized but tough MLB could backup. Grade: C.
6.203 LB Andy Studebaker, Wheaton: Another sleeper vies for backup or ST role. Grade: C-.
7.230 OT King Dunlap, Auburn: Underachieving big man could turn it around. Grade: D+.
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UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS:
OT Frank Dunbar, Middle Tennessee
WR Terrell Golden, Penn State
CB Kyle Arrington, Hofstra
WR Frantz Hardy, Nebraska
WR Shaheer McBride, Delaware State
LB Justin Roland, Kansas State
Washington
DRAFT PICKS WITH GRADES:
2.34 WR Devin Thomas, Michigan State: First round value at second round prices. Grade: B+.
2.48 TE Fred Davis, Southern Cal: Davis is polished but makes mistakes and has limited upside. Grade: C-.
2.51 WR Malcolm Kelly, Oklahoma: Kelly lacks speed but can be a red zone target. Grade C+.
3.96 PG Chad Reinhart, Northern Iowa: Versatile and gutsy lineman should find real snaps. Grade: B.
4.124 CB Justin Tryon Arizona State: Not real big, but fast potential nickel. Grade C-.
6.168 P Durant Brooks, Georgia Tech: Best punter in the draft, should have a long career. Grade B-.
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UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS:
OG Kerry Brown, Appalachian State
OT Shannon Boatman, Florida State
OT Devin Clark, New Mexico
CB Matterral Richardson, Arkansas
QB Bret Meyer, Iowa State
SS Kevin Mitchell, Illinois
OC Kyle Devan, Oregon State
DE Dorian Smith, Oregon State
WR Horace Gant, Olaf
LB Curtis Gatewood, Vanderbilt
NFC North
Chicago
DRAFT PICKS WITH GRADES:
1.14 OT Chris Williams, Vanderbilt: Smart and agile left tackle fills a need. Grade: B+.
2.44 RB Matt Forte, Tulane: North-south runner brings power. Grade: B.
3.70 WR Earl Bennett, Vanderbilt: Sharp route runner could make quick impact. Grade: B+.
3.90 DT Marcus Harrison, Arkansas: Tough player with character questions. Grade: C-.
4.120 S Craig Steltz, LSU: Not an every down player. Grade: D+.
5.142 CB Zackary Bowman, Nebraska: If not for injuries would have gone higher. Grade: B-.
5.148 TE Kellen Davis, Michigan State: Amazing athlete and blocker but no ball skils. Grade: C+.
7.208 DE Ervin Baldwin, Michigan State: Just a guy for now. Grade: D.
7.222 OG Chester Adams, Georgia: Sleeper from a good program for linemen. Grade: C-.
7.243 LB Joey LaRocque, Oregon State: Special teamer or possible backup. Grade: D+.
7.247 OT Kirk Barton, Ohio State: Strong but lacks balance. Possible depth. Grade: D.
7.248 WR Marcus Monk, Arkansas: Slow but not without talent. Good value. Grade: C-.
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UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS:
QB Nick Hill, Southern Illinois
WR Curtis Hamilton, Western Kentucky
CB Trey Brown, U.C.L.A.
RB Chris Markey, U.C.L.A.
QB Caleb Hanie, Colorado State
CB Leslie Majors, Indiana
LB Joe Clermond, Pittsburgh
DT David Faaeteete, Oregon
DE Nick Osborn, San Diego State
WR Ashton Gronewold, Missouri Science & Technology (try out)
Detroit
DRAFT PICKS WITH GRADES:
1.17 OT Gosder Cherlius, Boston College: Low risk right tackle with real upside. Grade: A-.
2.45 LB Jordan Dizon, Colorado: Fast but small LB might only be a ST'er. Grade: C-.
3.64 RB Kevin Smith, Central Florida: Productive runner could make instant impact. Grade: B.
3.87 DT Andre Fluellen, Florida State: Good pass rusher but small. Rotational player. Grade: C+.
3.92 DE Cliff Avril, Purdue: Strong, fast and tough, could eventually start. Grade: B+.
5.136 WR Kenneth Moore, Wake Forest: Huge 2007 launched this player in the draft. Grade: C-.
5.146 RB Jerome Felton, Furman: Nicknamed "Baby Bettis" in college, short yardage specialist. Grade: C.
7.216 DT Landon Cohen, Ohio: Possible backup player will struggle to make roster. Grade: D.
7.218 S Caleb Cambell, Army: Inspirational story could surprise. Grade: C-.
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UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS:
FS Bobbie Williams, Bethune Cookman
LB Tyronne Pruitt, Boston College
QB Mark Nicolet, Hillsdale College
RB Allen Ervin, Lambuth College
Green Bay
DRAFT PICKS WITH GRADES:
2.36 WR Jordy Nelson, Kansas State: Hard working and legit player adds offense. Grade: B.
2.56 QB Brian Brohm, Louisville: Great value pick could emerge in Green Bay. Grade: B+.
2.60 CB Patrick Lee, Auburn: Athletic but raw player should learn from the vets. Grade: C+.
3.91 TE Jermichael Finley, Texas: Risky but talented Finley will need time to develop. Grade: B-.
4.102 DE Jeremy Thompson, Wake Forest: Depth at both defensive end spots. Grade: C.
4.135 OG Josh Sitton, Central Florida: Athletic project with upside. Grade: C+
5.150 OT Breno Giacomini, Louisville: Former TE has upside potential. Grade: C+
7.209 QB Matt Flynn, LSU: Heady player could be a backup. Grade: C.
7.217 WR Brett Swain, San Diego State: Sleeper will have to make plays in camp. Grade: D+.
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UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS:
LB Danny Lansanah, Connecticut
TE Michael Peterson, N.W. Missouri State
RB Kregg Lumpkin, Georgia
WR Taj Smith, Syracuse
WR Rod Harper, Murray State
LB Marcus Riley, Fresno State
RB Justin Beaver, UW-Whitewater
LB A.J. Raebel, UW-Whitewater
OC Brennen Carvalho, Portland State
LB Durell Mapp, North Carolina
TE Joey Haynos, Maryland
FS Tierre Green, Nebraska
WR Jake Allen, Mississippi College
Minnesota
DRAFT PICKS WITH GRADES:
2.43 S Tyrell Johnson, Arkansas State: Great size speed ratio, this riser could be a steal. Grade: B.
5.137 QB John David Booty, Southern Cal: Has significant experience in a pro offense. Grade: C+.
5.152 DT Letroy Guion, Florida State: Raw but talented pass rusher need work. Grade: C-.
6.187 OC John Sullivan, Notre Dame: Servicable center could backup several positions. Grade: C+.
5.193 WR Jaymar Johnson, Jackson State: Sleeper wide out has hands. Grade: D+.
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UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS:
S Husain Abdullah, Washington State
DE Martail Burnett, Utah
DT Leger Douzable, Central Florida
S Marcus Griffin, Texas
LB Erin Henderson, Maryland
WR Nate Jones, Texas
CB Travis Key, Michigan State
LB Jeremy Leman, Illinois
OC Tim Mattran, Stanford
OT Drew Radovich, U.S.C.
WR Darius Reynaud, West Virginia
CB Brandon Sumrall, S. Mississippi
CB Marcus Walker, Oklahoma
QB Kyle Wright, Miami (Fla.)
RB Albert Young, Iowa
LB Mike Sherels, Minnesota
OG Pedro Sosa, Rutgers
OL Brandon Joyce, Illinois State
NFC South
Atlanta
DRAFT PICKS WITH GRADES:
1.3 QB Matt Ryan, Boston College: A need pick but a reach. Ryan is wholesome but flawed. Grade: B-.
1.21 OT Sam Baker, Southern Cal: Quality left tackle who should start right away. Grade: A-.
2.37 LB Curtis Lofton, Oklahoma: Tough hitter with limited speed. Grade: C+.
3.68 CB Chevis Jackson, LSU: Fluid corner could get real snaps. Grade: B-.
3.84 WR Harry Douglas, Louisville: Reliable slot receiver can make plays. Grade: C+.
3.98 S Thomas DeCoud, California: Big strong and fast, could be a player. Grade: B-.
5.138 LB Robert James, Arizona State: Great 2007 season vaulted this tough guy. Grade C+.
5.154 LB Kroy Bierrman, Montana: Tweener LB has measurables but is a project. Grade: C.
6.172 RB Thomas Brown, Georgia: Underrated runner could stick as a backup. Grade: C+.
7.212 CB Wilrey Fontenot, Arizona: Possible dime back with special team upside. Grade: C-.
7.232 TE Keith Zinger, LSU: Backup and special teamer at best. Grade: D+.
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UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS:
DE Brandon Miller, Georgia
RB Jamar Brittingham, Bloomsburg
LB Ike Brown, Central Michigan
CB Glenn Sharpe, Miami
DB D.J. Wolfe, Oklahoma
OT Michael Butterworth, Slippery Rock
Carolina
DRAFT PICKS WITH GRADES:
1.13 RB Jonathan Stewart, Oregon: Excellent prospect at value. Stewart is a franchise runner. Grade: A.
1.19 OT Jeff Otah, Pittsburgh:Nasty Otah can play tackle but trade gave up next year's 1st. Grade: B.
3.67 CB Charles Godfrey, Iowa: Godfrey anticipates well and is likely low risk starter. Grade: B+.
3.74 LB Dan Connor Penn State: Solid player will take over the Carolina middle. Grade: B+.
5.141 TE Gary Barnidge, Louisville: Excellent receiving skills, who can also long snap: Grade: B-.
6.181 DT Nick Hayden, Wisconsin: Tough run stuffer has character and should stick. Grade: B-.
7.221 DE Hilee Taylor, North Carolina: Pass rush sleeper in Carolina's backyard. Grade: C+.
7.241 OG Geoff Schwartz, Oregon: Big and strong but not much else. Grade: D.
7.250 OG Mackenzy Bernadeau, Bentley: Small school gem could be a player. Grade: C.
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UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS:
S Joe Fields, Syracuse
QB Taylor Tharp, Boise State
CB Cortney Grixby, Nebraska
WR Damon Morton, Colorado State
CB Darren Toney, Arkansas State
DT Brandon Jenkins, Mississippi
DE Casper Brinkley,South Carolina
TE Chris Conklin, Wingate
FB Breyone Evans, Massachusetts
P Dan Zeidman, Idaho State
New Orleans
DRAFT PICKS WITH GRADES:
1.7 DE Sedrick Ellis, Southern Cal: Ellis is a lunch-pail player at a need position. Grade: B+.
2.40 CB Tracy Porter, Indiana: Fast athlete can return kicks and take snaps in nickel. Grade: B.
5.144 DT Demarrio Pressley, North Carolina State: Fits nicely in Saints rotation. Grade: C+.
5.164 OT Carl Nicks, Nebraska: Has had off-field issues. Could provide depth. Grade: C.
6.178 PK Taylor Mehlhaff, Wisconsin: Left-footed kicked should thrive in the Super Dome. Grade: C+.
7.237 WR Adrian Arrington, Michigan: Boom or bust reciever has a chance. Grade: C-.
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UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS:
SS Rocky Swartz, Houston
QB T.C. Ostrander, Stanford
WR Todd Blythe, Iowa State
DE Jeremy Geathers, U.N.L.V.
DB David Roach, T.C.U.
OT Akim Millington, Illinois
OC Jason Boone, Utah
LB Luke Sanders, L.S.U.
FB Olaniyi Sobomehin, Portland State
OG Nate McManus, Georgia Tech
OC Kevin Tuminello, Georgia Tech
RB Lynell Hamilton, S.D.S.U.
LS Ryan Senser, Ohio
WR Joe West, U.T.E.P. (tryout)
Tampa Bay
DRAFT PICKS WITH GRADES:
1.20 CB Aqib Talib, Kansas: Playmaker Talib fits well in Cover-2. Grade: B.
2.58 WR Dexter Jackson, Appalachian State: Speed burner can return kicks and play slot. Grade: B.
3.83 OC Jeremy Zuttah, Rutgers: Zuttah has great character and can play all 5 OL positions. Grade: B+.
4.115 DT Dre Moore, Maryland: Ton of athletic ability, but not focused. Grade: C+.
5.160 QB Josh Johnson, San Diego: Athletic quarterback joins a big crowd in Tampa. Grade: C-.
6.175 LB Geno Hayes, Florida State: Left school early thinking he'd be a high pick, was wrong. Grade: C-.
7.238 RB Cory Boyd, South Carolina: Another late round runner who could contribute. Grade: C.
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UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS:
DT Chris Bradwell, Troy
DB Jonathan Hefney, Tennessee
CB Elbert Mack, Troy
DT Tywain Myles, Tarleton State
FS Steve Tate, Utah
WR Derrek Richards, Utah
DE Tommy Blake, T.C.U. (workout)
FB Carl Stewart, Auburn
LB Adam Kadela, Northwestern (workout)
TE Tyrice Thompson, Arizona State
LB Lance Brandenburg, Nebraska
NFC West
Arizona
DRAFT PICKS WITH GRADES:
1.16 CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Tennessee State: Fast and special player at value. Grade: B+.
2.50 DE Calais Campbell, Miami: Great talent but questionable motor. Grade: C-.
3.81 WR Early Doucet, LSU: Smooth wide out should contribute early from the slot. Grade: B.
4.116 DE Kenny Iwebema, Iowa: Not real productive at Iowa but has talent. Grade: C+.
5.149 RB Tim Hightower, Richmond: Small-school power back with 4.5 speed Grade: C-.
6.185 DE Chris Harrington, Texas A&M: Nephew of NFL'er Dave Elmendorf, good motor. Grade: C+.
7.225 OT Brandon Keith, Northern Iowa: Tough OL sleeper has a nasty mean streak. Grade: C-.
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UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS:
OL Hercules Satele, Hawaii'
DL Keilen Dykes, West Virginia
T Thaddeus Coleman, Mississippi Valley State
QB Anthony Morelli, Penn State
DL Bryan Robinson, Wesley College
OG Carlton Medder, Florida
FB Dionte Johnson, Ohio State
S Dennis Keyes, U.C.L.A.
OT Thaddeus Coleman, N.W. Mississippi St
LB Ali Highsmith, L.S.U.
WR Lance Long, Miss. State
OL Peter Clifford, Michigan State
Seattle
DRAFT PICKS WITH GRADES:
2.25 DE Lawrence Jackson, Southern Cal: Nice pass rusher who plays better than he times. Grade: B-.
2.38 TE John Carlson, Notre Dame: Solid end is good blocker who can catch. Grade: B.
4.121 DT Red Bryant, Texas A&M: Tough and mean run stuffer should play. Grade: B+.
5.163 RB Owen Schmitt, West Virginia: Can help out as short-yardage runner and blocker. Grade: C-.
6.189 DE Tyler Schmitt, San Diego State: Strictly a long snapper, but is good at it. Grade: C.
7.233 RB Justin Forsett, California: Shifty runner has skills to contribute. Grade: C+.
7.235 PK Brandon Coutu, Georgia: Kicking prospect likely to secure a job. Grade: C.
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UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS:
S Eric Wicks, West Virginia
FS Kelin Johnson, Georgia
CB DeMichael Dizer, Grambling State
OG Dustin Dickinson, Houston
SS Jamar Adams, Michigan
WR Travis Brown, New Mexico
CB Donovan Alexander, North Dakota
OT Will Robinson, San Diego State
OLB Matt Castelo, San Jose State
OLB David Hawthorne, T.C.U.
WR Anthony Russo, Washington
WR Michael Bumpus, Washington State
San Francisco
DRAFT PICKS WITH GRADES:
1.29 DT Kentwan Ballmer, North Carolina: Stocky athlete can stuff the run in 3-4. Grade: C+.
2.39 OG Chilo Rachal, Southern Cal: Mauling guard could help replace vets left in free agency. Grade: B+.
3.75 S Reggie Smith, Oklahoma: Playmaker lacks ideal speed but should upgrade secondary. Grade: B-.
4.107 OC Cody Wallace, Texas A&M: Has a chance to get playing time early. Grade: C.
6.174 WR Josh Morgan, Virginia Tech: Decent size and speed, start on special teams. Grade: C-.
7.214 LB Larry Grant, Ohio State: Raw workout warrior could develop over time. Grade: C.
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UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS:
OLB Ezra Butler, Nevada
TE Joe Jon Finley, Oklahoma
WR Cameron Colvin, Oregon
WR Robert Jordan, California
DE Louis Holmes, Arizona (OLB)
OL Brian De La Puente, California
S D.J. Parker, Virginia Tech
St. Louis
DRAFT PICKS WITH GRADES:
1.2 DE Chris Long, Virginia: Smart and safe pick will bring leadership. Grade: A.
2.33 WR Donnie Avery, Houston: Speedy player will move on the turf. Grade: B.
3.65 OG John Greco, Toledo: Technician projects to multiple positions along the line. Grade: B-.
4.2 CB Justin King, Penn State: Great foot speed (4.3), but was toasted a lot in 2007. Grade: C+.
4.128 WR Keenan Burton, Kentucky: Good speed and hands could impact right away. Grade: C.
5.157 OG Roy Schuening, Oregon State: Tough mauler knows how to play. Grade: B-.
7.228 LB Chris Chamberlain, Tulsa: Safety/Backer tweener needs to find a position. Grade: C+.
7.252 LB David Vorbora, Idaho: Another undersized backer but Vobora could be ST'er. Grade: C-.
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UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS:
FB Brandon McAnderson, Kansas
OG Stephen Sene, Liberty
CB Justin McKinney, Kansas State
LB Vince Hall, Virginia Tech
LB Marc Magro, West Virginia
RB Yvenson Bernard, Oregon State
FB Doug Jones, Cincinnati
DT Josh Thompson, Auburn
WR Matt Caddell, Alabama
WR Joshua Hyman, Virginia Tech
DT Vernon Bryant, Hampton
DE Rodney Hardeway, Louisiana Lafayette
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