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By Charean Williams
cjwilliams@star-telegram.com
NFC East
New York Giants: B+
The Giants drafted talent over need and ended up with a cornerback and a defensive tackle, two of their strongest positions, in the first two rounds. But they didn't get help where they needed it -- in the offensive line and at outside linebacker -- until the third day.
1 (19) Prince Amukamara, DB, Nebraska
2 (52) Marvin Austin, DT, North Carolina
3 (83) Jerrel Jernigan, WR, Troy
4 (117) James Brewer, OT, Indiana
6 (185) Greg Jones, LB, Michigan State
6 (198) Tyler Sash, DB, Iowa
6 (202) Jacquian Williams, LB, South Florida
7 (221) Da'Rel Scott, RB, Maryland
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Dallas Cowboys: B
Move over, Marc Colombo, Keith Brooking and Marion Barber. The future has arrived. Smith, 20, is the youngest player in the draft and will start from Day 1. Carter, because of his knee injury, has steal potential. Murray is one of the draft's top kick returners, and Harris can return kicks, too, filling a big need. But the Cowboys didn't get a DE or a S, arguably their two biggest needs.
1 (9) Tyron Smith, OT, Southern Cal
2 (40) Bruce Carter, LB, North Carolina
3 (71) DeMarco Murray, RB, Oklahoma
4 (110) David Arkin, G, Missouri State
5 (143) Josh Thomas, DB, Buffalo
6 (176) Dwayne Harris, WR, East Carolina
7 (220) Shaun Chapas, FB, Georgia
7 (252) Bill Nagy, C, Wisconsin
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Philadelphia Eagles: B
The Eagles' first three players were drafted higher than most analysts had them going. Watkins is 26; Marsh is a converted RB who has played CB only two seasons. It marks the second consecutive year the Eagles have used a second-rounder on a safety. Nate Allen ruptured his patellar tendon in December.
1 (23) Danny Watkins, G, Baylor
2 (54) Jaiquawn Jarrett, DB, Temple
3 (90) Curtis Marsh, DB, Utah State
4 (116) Casey Matthews, LB, Oregon
4 (120) Alex Henery, K, Nebraska
5 (149) Dion Lewis, RB, Pittsburgh
5 (161) Julian Vandervelde, G, Iowa
6 (191) Jason Kelce, C, Cincinnati
6 (193) Brian Rolle, LB, Ohio State
7 (237) Greg Lloyd, LB, Connecticut
7 (240) Stanley Havili, RB, Southern Cal
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Washington Redskins: C+
Maybe the Redskins finally have figured out that champions are built in the draft, not in free agency. They had a pick in every round for the first time since 1995. Kerrigan and Jenkins will help the defense, but they didn't get a QB and could have John Beck as their starter in 2011.
1 (16) Ryan Kerrigan, LB, Purdue
2 (41) Jarvis Jenkins, DE, Clemson
3 (79) Leonard Hankerson, WR, Miami
4 (105) Roy Helu, RB, Nebraska
5 (146) DeJon Gomes, DB, Nebraska
5 (155) Niles Paul, WR, Nebraska
6 (177) Evan Royster, RB, Penn State
6 (178) Aldrick Robinson, WR, SMU
7 (213) Brandyn Thompson, DB, Boise State
7 (217) Maurice Hurt, G, Florida
7 (224) Markus White, LB, Florida State
7 (253) Chris Neild, NT, West Virginia
NFC South
New Orleans Saints: A-
The Saints got better, with two top-20 picks falling into their laps. After they picked Jordan, Sean Payton turned to GM Mickey Loomis and said, "What would it take to get Ingram?" Call them the early Super Bowl favorites.
1 (24) Cameron Jordan, DE, California
1 (28) Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama
3 (72) Martez Wilson, LB, Illinois
3 (88) Johnny Patrick, DB, Louisville
7 (226) Greg Romeus, DE, Pittsburgh
7 (243) Nate Bussey, LB, Illinois
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers: B+
Clayborn and Bowers, a bargain where he was drafted, will join last year's first-round pick, defensive tackle Gerald McCoy, and last year's second-round pick, defensive tackle Brian Price, on the Bucs' defensive line. Stylez White, who had a team-best 4.5 sacks last season, isn't likely to lead the team in sacks again.
1 (20) Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa
2 (51) Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson
3 (84) Mason Foster, LB, Washington
4 (104 Luke Stocker, TE, Tennessee
5 (151) Ahmad Black, DB, Florida
6 (187) Allen Bradford, RB, Southern Cal
7 (222) Anthony Gaitor, DB, Florida International
7 (238) Daniel Hardy, TE, Idaho
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Atlanta Falcons: C+
The Falcons' draft will be judged on one player. They gave up five picks and as much as $38.5 million -- the difference between contracts for the sixth pick and the 27th pick -- to get Jones in a trade with the Browns.
1 (6) Julio Jones, WR, Alabama
3 (91) Akeem Dent, LB, Georgia
5 (145) Jacquizz Rodgers, RB, Oregon State
6 (192) Matt Bosher, P, Miami
7 (210) Andrew Jackson, G, Fresno State
7 (230) Cliff Matthews, DE, South Carolina
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Carolina Panthers: C
If Newton is the franchise QB the Panthers think he is, then it was a good draft. He has a lot to carry on his shoulders. Center Ryan Kalil tweeted: "Congratulations to entertainer and icon, Cam Newton. Welcome to the team."
1 (1) Cam Newton, QB, Auburn
3 (65) Terrell McClain, DT, South Florida
3 (97) Sione Fua, DT, Stanford
4 (98) Brandon Hogan, DB, West Virginia
5 (132) Kealoha Pilares, WR, Hawaii
6 (166) Lawrence Wilson, LB, Connecticut
6 (203) Zack Williams, C, Washington State
7 (244) Lee Ziemba, OT, Auburn
NFC North
Detroit Lions: A-
The Lions might have one of the best defensive lines in the league with Ndamukong Suh, Corey Williams, Kyle Vanden Bosch, Cliff Avril and Fairley, who some had rated as a top-five pick. Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson will be helped by Young and Leshoure.
1 (13) Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn
2 (44) Titus Young, WR, Boise State
2 (57) Mikel Leshoure, RB, Illinois
5 (157) Doug Hogue, LB, Syracuse
7 (209) Johnny Culbreath, OT, S. Carolina St.
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Green Bay Packers: B+
Sherrod will be the heir apparent to LT Chad Clifton, who turns 35 this summer. The Packers appear set at OT, having drafted RT Bryan Bulaga in the first round last year. They hope Cobb will return punts and kicks and eventually replace Donald Driver in the slot.
1 (32) Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississippi State
2 (64) Randall Cobb, WR, Kentucky
3 (96) Alex Green, RB, Hawaii
4 (131) Davon House, DB, New Mexico State
5 (141) D.J. Williams, TE, Arkansas
6 (179) Caleb Schlauderaff, G, Utah
6 (186) D.J. Smith, LB, Appalachian State
6 (197) Ricky Elmore, LB, Arizona
7 (218) Ryan Taylor, TE, North Carolina
7 (233) Lawrence Guy, DT, Arizona State
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Chicago Bears: B-
The Bears cut DT Tommie Harris and likely will lose DT Anthony Adams, so Paea fills a great need. Offensive line coach Mike Tice knows Carimi well. His son Nate plays at Wisconsin, where Tice's wife, Diane, often tailgated with Carimi's family.
1 (29) Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin
2 (53) Stephen Paea, DT, Oregon State
3 (93) Chris Conte, DB, California
5 (160) Nathan Enderle, QB, Idaho
6 (195) J.T. Thomas, LB, West Virginia
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Minnesota Vikings: C
Ponder has huge shoes to fill. He should call Aaron Rodgers and Mark Sanchez for advice. On the final day, with eight picks, the Vikings filled needs in the DL, OL and in the secondary. The question is: How much will any of those players help?
1 (12) Christian Ponder, QB, Florida State
2 (43) Kyle Rudolph, TE, Notre Dame
4 (106) Christian Ballard, DT, Iowa
5 (139) Brandon Burton, DB, Utah
6 (168) DeMarcus Love, OT, Arkansas
6 (170) Mistral Raymond, DB, South Florida
6 (172) Brandon Fusco, C, Slippery Rock
6 (200) Ross Homan, LB, Ohio State
7 (215) D'Aundre Reed, DE, Arizona
7 (236) Stephen Burton, WR, West Texas A&M
NFC West
Arizona Cardinals: B
The Cardinals will get a veteran quarterback (Kevin Kolb?) after not drafting one. They helped a defense that ranked 29th last season with arguably the safest pick in Peterson and possibly a steal in Acho. Williams and Housler should give the offense some more options.
1 (5) Patrick Peterson, DB, LSU
2 (38) Ryan Williams, RB, Virginia Tech
3 (69) Rob Housler, TE, Florida Atlantic
4 (103) Sam Acho, LB, Texas
5 (136) Anthony Sherman, RB, Connecticut
6 (171) Quan Sturdivant, LB, North Carolina
6 (184) David Carter, DT, UCLA
7 (249) DeMarco Sampson, WR, San Diego St.
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St. Louis Rams: B-
Danny Amendola led the team in receiving but averaged only 8.1 yards per catch and scored only three TDs. The Rams waited until the third round to get a WR, but they want to re-sign Mark Clayton, who is coming off a knee injury, and have Donnie Avery coming back from a knee injury. Quinn joins the rotation with Chris Long and James Hall, giving the Rams depth at DE.
1 (14) Robert Quinn, DE, North Carolina
2 (47) Lance Kendricks, TE, Wisconsin
3 (78) Austin Pettis, WR, Boise State
4 (112) Greg Salas, WR, Hawaii
5 (158) Jermale Hines, DB, Ohio State
7 (216) Mikail Baker, DB, Baylor
7 (228) Jabara Williams, LB, Stephen F. Austin
7 (229) Jonathan Nelson, DB, Oklahoma
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San Francisco 49ers: C+
The 49ers got the QB whom Jim Harbaugh wanted, giving up three picks to get him but not over-reaching in the first round. Smith, whose stock rose in the weeks before the draft, could become the team's first pass-rusher with double-digit sacks since Andre Carter had 12.5 in 2002.
1 (7) Aldon Smith, LB, Missouri
2 (36) Colin Kaepernick, QB, Nevada
3 (80) Chris Culliver, DB, South Carolina
4 (115) Kendall Hunter, RB, Oklahoma State
5 (163) Daniel Kilgore, G, Appalachian State
6 (182) Ronald Johnson, WR, Southern Cal
6 (190) Colin Jones, DB, TCU
7 (211) Bruce Miller, RB, Central Florida
7 (239) Mike Person, G, Montana State
7 (250) Curtis Holcomb, DB, Florida A&M
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Seattle Seahawks: C
The Seahawks fixed their line, as expected, with their first two picks. But Carpenter was the surprise choice as the first pick. He will replace Sean Locklear at RT. Moffitt answers one question at guard. But Seattle didn't help its DL until the seventh round and didn't address the QB position.
1 (25) James Carpenter, OT, Alabama
3 (75) John Moffitt, G, Wisconsin
4 (99) K.J. Wright, LB, Mississippi State
4 (107) Kris Durham, WR, Georgia
5 (154) Richard Sherman, DB, Stanford
5 (156) Mark LeGree, DB, Appalachian State
6 (173) Byron Maxwell, DB, Clemson
7 (205) Lazarius Levingston, DE, LSU
7 (242) Malcolm Smith, LB, Southern Cal
AFC East
New England Patriots: B+
Bill Belichick came away with nine picks, including five of the first 74 picks, and an extra first-rounder next year. The 74th overall pick, Mallett, was the most interesting. He will be Tom Brady's understudy. And Cannon was a steal if he can overcome his medical concerns.
1 (17) Nate Solder, OT, Colorado
2 (33) Ras-I Dowling, DB, Virginia
2 (56) Shane Vereen, RB, California
3 (73) Stevan Ridley, RB, LSU
3 (74) Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas
5 (138) Marcus Cannon, G, TCU
5 (159) Lee Smith, TE, Marshall
6 (194) Markell Carter, LB, Central Arkansas
7 (219) Malcolm Williams, DB, TCU
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Buffalo Bills: B-
The Bills had to help a defense that ranked 25th overall, including 32nd against the run. They did with their first four picks and seven of nine overall. Pencil Dareus, Williams and Sheppard in as Day 1 starters.
1 (3) Marcel Dareus, DT, Alabama
2 (34) Aaron Williams, DB, Texas
3 (68) Kelvin Sheppard, LB, LSU
4 (100) Da'Norris Searcy, DB, North Carolina
4 (122) Chris Hairston, OT, Clemson
5 (133) Johnny White, RB, North Carolina
6 (169) Chris White, LB, Mississippi State
7 (206) Justin Rogers, DB, Richmond
7 (245) Michael Jasper, DT, Bethel (Tenn.)
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New York Jets: B-
If Wilkerson and Ellis live up to their potential, the Jets could be dominant on defense for a while. Ellis is talented but troubled, with off-field concerns. The Jets didn't get help at OLB, now a position of need in free agency, and they could have used a RT.
1 (30) Muhammad Wilkerson, DT, Temple
3 (94) Kenrick Ellis, DT, Hampton
4 (126) Bilal Powell, RB, Louisville
5 (153) Jeremy Kerley, WR, TCU
7 (208) Greg McElroy, QB, Alabama
7 (227) Scotty McKnight, WR, Colorado
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Miami Dolphins: C
The Dolphins didn't get Mark Ingram, but they didn't wait long to find a replacement for Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown. Pouncey was a safe, not sexy, pick. But he isn't as good as his brother Maurkice, who was a Pro Bowler as a rookie last year.
1 (15) Mike Pouncey, C, Florida
2 (62) Daniel Thomas, RB, Kansas State
4 (111) Edmond Gates, WR, Abilene Christian
6 (174) Charles Clay, RB, Tulsa
7 (231) Frank Kearse, DT, Alabama A&M
7 (235) Jimmy Wilson, DB, Montana
AFC North
Cincinnati Bengals: B+
The Bengals didn't reach for a QB in the first round and came away with Dalton in the second. They found their replacement for Chad Ochocinco in the first round -- with Green rated the best player in the draft by some scouts -- and now new offensive talent to build around. But the Bengals, who likely will lose their best secondary player (CB Johnathan Joseph) in free agency, did not get the S they need until the fifth round and the CB until the seventh.
1 (4) A.J. Green, WR, Georgia
2 (35) Andy Dalton, QB, TCU
3 (66) Dontay Moch, LB, Nevada
4 (101) Clint Boling, G, Georgia
5 (134) Robert Sands, DB, West Virginia
6 (167) Ryan Whalen, WR, Stanford
7 (207) Korey Lindsey, DB, Southern Illinois
7 (246) Jay Finley, RB, Baylor
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Pittsburgh Steelers: B+
The Steelers could have had Aaron Williams but instead passed on the UT product in the first round and took his teammate in the third. Heyward and Gilbert are solid picks who could have big futures in Pittsburgh. It's hard to criticize Pittsburgh, knowing its draft history.
1 (31) Cameron Heyward, DE, Ohio State
2 (63) Marcus Gilbert, OT, Florida
3 (95) Curtis Brown, DB, Texas
4 (128) Cortez Allen, DB, The Citadel
5 (162) Chris Carter, LB, Fresno State
6 (196) Keith Williams, G, Nebraska
7 (232) Baron Batch, RB, Texas Tech
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Baltimore Ravens: B
The Ravens had to come out of the draft with a CB, with Josh Wilson and Chris Carr free agents and Domonique Foxworth coming off knee surgery. They got the best pure cover corner in the draft, though Smith slipped to them for a reason. He has off-field concerns. Baltimore used two of its first four picks on WRs in hopes of stretching the field. They had only 40 passes of 20 yards or more last year.
1 (27) Jimmy Smith, DB, Colorado
2 (58) Torrey Smith, WR, Maryland
3 (85) Jah Reid, OT, Central Florida
4 (123) Tandon Doss, WR, Indiana
5 (164) Chykie Brown, DB, Texas
5 (165) Pernell McPhee, DE, Mississippi State
6 (180) Tyrod Taylor, QB, Virginia Tech
7 (225) Anthony Allen, RB, Georgia Tech
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Cleveland Browns: C+
The Browns could have had Julio Jones but took five picks from the Falcons instead, including a first-rounder next year. Little, who missed last season because of an NCAA suspension, should replace Chansi Stuckey as the team's leading wideout. Taylor and Sheard will start for a defense that ranked 19th vs. the run. Pinkston was a good value pick.
1 (21) Phil Taylor, DT, Baylor
2 (37) Jabaal Sheard, DE, Pittsburgh
2 (59) Greg Little, WR, North Carolina
4 (102) Jordan Cameron, TE, Southern Cal
4 (124) Owen Marecic, RB, Stanford
5 (137) Buster Skrine, DB, Chattanooga
5 (150) Jason Pinkston, OT, Pittsburgh
7 (248) Eric Hagg, DB, Nebraska
AFC South
Houston Texans: A
The Texans, who ranked 30th in total defense, including 32nd against the pass, got better by using by using their first five picks on defenders. Wade Phillips got some critical pieces for his conversion to a 3-4, addressing every level of the defense.
1 (11) J.J. Watt, DE, Wisconsin
2 (42) Brooks Reed, LB, Arizona
2 (60) Brandon Harris, DB, Miami
4 (127) Rashad Carmichael, DB, Virginia Tech
5 (144) Shiloh Keo, DB, Idaho
5 (152) T.J. Yates, QB, North Carolina
7 (214) Derek Newton, OT, Arkansas State
7 (254) Cheta Ozougwu, LB, Rice
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Indianapolis Colts: B+
After years of neglecting their line, the Colts have Peyton Manning's back this season. Instead of spending a pick on Manning's replacement, the Colts spent two high picks on offensive linemen. Nevis was picked to help improve a run defense that ranked 25th.
1 (22) Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College
2 (49) Ben Ijalana, OT, Villanova
3 (87) Drake Nevis, DT, LSU
4 (119) Delone Carter, RB, Syracuse
6 (188) Chris Rucker, DB, Michigan State
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Jacksonville Jaguars: C+
The Jaguars had 21 sacks in 10 games and five sacks in six
other games. They did not improve the consistency of their pass rush, drafting no defensive linemen. The plan is for Gabbert to sit behind David Garrard, but that won't help save Jack Del Rio's job. Rackley and Shorts both are sleepers.
1 (10) Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri
3 (76) Will Rackley, G, Lehigh
4 (114) Cecil Shorts, WR, Mount Union
4 (121) Chris Prosinski, DB, Wyoming
5 (147) Rod Issac, DB, Middle Tennessee
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Tennessee Titans: C-
The Titans might have reached for Locker, but they got the QB they wanted -- and needed -- to replace Vince Young. Ayers gives them a badly needed pass-rusher, with DEs Jason Babin, Dave Ball and Jacob Ford possibly leaving as free agents.
1 (8) Jake Locker, QB, Washington
2 (39) Akeem Ayers, LB, UCLA
3 (77) Jurrell Casey, DT, Southern Cal
4 (109) Colin McCarthy, LB, Miami
4 (130) Jamie Harper, RB, Clemson
5 (142) Karl Klug, DT, Iowa
6 (175) Byron Stingily, OT, Louisville
7 (212) Zach Clayton, DT, Auburn
7 (251) Tommie Campbell, DB, California (Pa.)
AFC West
Denver Broncos: B+
Miller and Marcell Dareus will be forever linked. The Broncos had their choice and picked Miller, a pass-rusher opposite Elvis Dumervil, instead of beefing up the middle of the line. Denver still has a huge void in the interior, with Kevin Vickerson as their only real option at DT.
1 (2) Von Miller, LB, Texas A&M
2 (45) Rahim Moore, DB, UCLA
2 (46) Orlando Franklin, OT, Miami
3 (67) Nate Irving, LB, N.C. State
4 (108) Quinton Carter, DB, Oklahoma
4 (129) Julius Thomas, TE, Portland State
6 (189) Mike Mohamed, LB, California
7 (204) Virgil Green, TE, Nevada
7 (247) Jeremy Beal, DE, Oklahoma
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San Diego Chargers: C
The Chargers ranked first in total offense and first in total defense. Yet, they missed the playoffs because of their league-worst special teams. They went a long way in trying to fix those. Mouton, Todman, Wright and Gachkar will have chances to make the team with their special teams abilities.
1 (18) Corey Liuget, DE, Illinois
2 (50) Marcus Gilchrist, DB, Clemson
2 (61) Jonas Mouton, LB, Michigan
3 (82) Vincent Brown, WR, San Diego State
3 (89) Shareece Wright, DB, Southern Cal
6 (183) Jordan Todman, RB, Connecticut
6 (201) Stephen Schilling, OT, Michigan
7 (234) Andrew Gachkar, LB, Missouri
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Kansas City Chiefs: C
If Baldwin can become consistent, the Chiefs will have a couple of playmakers in Baldwin and Dwayne Bowe. Houston has first-round talent, and is tabbed as Mike Vrabel's replacement, but fell to the third round because of character concerns.
1 (26) Jon Baldwin, WR, Pittsburgh
2 (55) Rodney Hudson, C, Florida State
3 (70) Justin Houston, LB, Georgia
3 (86) Allen Bailey, DE, Miami
4 (118) Jalil Brown, DB, Colorado
5 (135) Ricky Stanzi, QB, Iowa
5 (140) Gabe Miller, LB, Oregon State
6 (199) Jerrell Powe, NT, Mississippi
7 (223) Shane Bannon, RB, Yale
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Oakland Raiders: D
Rumors persisted that the Raiders, without a first-round pick, would trade up for Nevada QB Colin Kaepernick. But they didn't get a QB and didn't have a sexy draft. Wisniewski fills a need, considering the Raiders have only two OL starters (LT Jared Veldheer and RG Cooper Carlisle) under contract. Van Dyke was a reach.
2 (48) Stefen Wisniewski, C, Penn State
3 (81) DeMarcus Van Dyke, DB, Miami
3 (92) Joe Barksdale, OT, LSU
4 (113) Chimdi Chekwa, DB, Ohio State
4 (125) Taiwan Jones, RB, Eastern Washington
5 (148) Denarius Moore, WR, Tennessee
6 (181) Richard Gordon, TE, Miami
7 (241) David Ausberry, WR, Southern Cal
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NFC East
New York Giants: B+
The Giants drafted talent over need and ended up with a cornerback and a defensive tackle, two of their strongest positions, in the first two rounds. But they didn't get help where they needed it -- in the offensive line and at outside linebacker -- until the third day.
1 (19) Prince Amukamara, DB, Nebraska
2 (52) Marvin Austin, DT, North Carolina
3 (83) Jerrel Jernigan, WR, Troy
4 (117) James Brewer, OT, Indiana
6 (185) Greg Jones, LB, Michigan State
6 (198) Tyler Sash, DB, Iowa
6 (202) Jacquian Williams, LB, South Florida
7 (221) Da'Rel Scott, RB, Maryland
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Dallas Cowboys: B
Move over, Marc Colombo, Keith Brooking and Marion Barber. The future has arrived. Smith, 20, is the youngest player in the draft and will start from Day 1. Carter, because of his knee injury, has steal potential. Murray is one of the draft's top kick returners, and Harris can return kicks, too, filling a big need. But the Cowboys didn't get a DE or a S, arguably their two biggest needs.
1 (9) Tyron Smith, OT, Southern Cal
2 (40) Bruce Carter, LB, North Carolina
3 (71) DeMarco Murray, RB, Oklahoma
4 (110) David Arkin, G, Missouri State
5 (143) Josh Thomas, DB, Buffalo
6 (176) Dwayne Harris, WR, East Carolina
7 (220) Shaun Chapas, FB, Georgia
7 (252) Bill Nagy, C, Wisconsin
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Philadelphia Eagles: B
The Eagles' first three players were drafted higher than most analysts had them going. Watkins is 26; Marsh is a converted RB who has played CB only two seasons. It marks the second consecutive year the Eagles have used a second-rounder on a safety. Nate Allen ruptured his patellar tendon in December.
1 (23) Danny Watkins, G, Baylor
2 (54) Jaiquawn Jarrett, DB, Temple
3 (90) Curtis Marsh, DB, Utah State
4 (116) Casey Matthews, LB, Oregon
4 (120) Alex Henery, K, Nebraska
5 (149) Dion Lewis, RB, Pittsburgh
5 (161) Julian Vandervelde, G, Iowa
6 (191) Jason Kelce, C, Cincinnati
6 (193) Brian Rolle, LB, Ohio State
7 (237) Greg Lloyd, LB, Connecticut
7 (240) Stanley Havili, RB, Southern Cal
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Washington Redskins: C+
Maybe the Redskins finally have figured out that champions are built in the draft, not in free agency. They had a pick in every round for the first time since 1995. Kerrigan and Jenkins will help the defense, but they didn't get a QB and could have John Beck as their starter in 2011.
1 (16) Ryan Kerrigan, LB, Purdue
2 (41) Jarvis Jenkins, DE, Clemson
3 (79) Leonard Hankerson, WR, Miami
4 (105) Roy Helu, RB, Nebraska
5 (146) DeJon Gomes, DB, Nebraska
5 (155) Niles Paul, WR, Nebraska
6 (177) Evan Royster, RB, Penn State
6 (178) Aldrick Robinson, WR, SMU
7 (213) Brandyn Thompson, DB, Boise State
7 (217) Maurice Hurt, G, Florida
7 (224) Markus White, LB, Florida State
7 (253) Chris Neild, NT, West Virginia
NFC South
New Orleans Saints: A-
The Saints got better, with two top-20 picks falling into their laps. After they picked Jordan, Sean Payton turned to GM Mickey Loomis and said, "What would it take to get Ingram?" Call them the early Super Bowl favorites.
1 (24) Cameron Jordan, DE, California
1 (28) Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama
3 (72) Martez Wilson, LB, Illinois
3 (88) Johnny Patrick, DB, Louisville
7 (226) Greg Romeus, DE, Pittsburgh
7 (243) Nate Bussey, LB, Illinois
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers: B+
Clayborn and Bowers, a bargain where he was drafted, will join last year's first-round pick, defensive tackle Gerald McCoy, and last year's second-round pick, defensive tackle Brian Price, on the Bucs' defensive line. Stylez White, who had a team-best 4.5 sacks last season, isn't likely to lead the team in sacks again.
1 (20) Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa
2 (51) Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson
3 (84) Mason Foster, LB, Washington
4 (104 Luke Stocker, TE, Tennessee
5 (151) Ahmad Black, DB, Florida
6 (187) Allen Bradford, RB, Southern Cal
7 (222) Anthony Gaitor, DB, Florida International
7 (238) Daniel Hardy, TE, Idaho
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Atlanta Falcons: C+
The Falcons' draft will be judged on one player. They gave up five picks and as much as $38.5 million -- the difference between contracts for the sixth pick and the 27th pick -- to get Jones in a trade with the Browns.
1 (6) Julio Jones, WR, Alabama
3 (91) Akeem Dent, LB, Georgia
5 (145) Jacquizz Rodgers, RB, Oregon State
6 (192) Matt Bosher, P, Miami
7 (210) Andrew Jackson, G, Fresno State
7 (230) Cliff Matthews, DE, South Carolina
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Carolina Panthers: C
If Newton is the franchise QB the Panthers think he is, then it was a good draft. He has a lot to carry on his shoulders. Center Ryan Kalil tweeted: "Congratulations to entertainer and icon, Cam Newton. Welcome to the team."
1 (1) Cam Newton, QB, Auburn
3 (65) Terrell McClain, DT, South Florida
3 (97) Sione Fua, DT, Stanford
4 (98) Brandon Hogan, DB, West Virginia
5 (132) Kealoha Pilares, WR, Hawaii
6 (166) Lawrence Wilson, LB, Connecticut
6 (203) Zack Williams, C, Washington State
7 (244) Lee Ziemba, OT, Auburn
NFC North
Detroit Lions: A-
The Lions might have one of the best defensive lines in the league with Ndamukong Suh, Corey Williams, Kyle Vanden Bosch, Cliff Avril and Fairley, who some had rated as a top-five pick. Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson will be helped by Young and Leshoure.
1 (13) Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn
2 (44) Titus Young, WR, Boise State
2 (57) Mikel Leshoure, RB, Illinois
5 (157) Doug Hogue, LB, Syracuse
7 (209) Johnny Culbreath, OT, S. Carolina St.
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Green Bay Packers: B+
Sherrod will be the heir apparent to LT Chad Clifton, who turns 35 this summer. The Packers appear set at OT, having drafted RT Bryan Bulaga in the first round last year. They hope Cobb will return punts and kicks and eventually replace Donald Driver in the slot.
1 (32) Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississippi State
2 (64) Randall Cobb, WR, Kentucky
3 (96) Alex Green, RB, Hawaii
4 (131) Davon House, DB, New Mexico State
5 (141) D.J. Williams, TE, Arkansas
6 (179) Caleb Schlauderaff, G, Utah
6 (186) D.J. Smith, LB, Appalachian State
6 (197) Ricky Elmore, LB, Arizona
7 (218) Ryan Taylor, TE, North Carolina
7 (233) Lawrence Guy, DT, Arizona State
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Chicago Bears: B-
The Bears cut DT Tommie Harris and likely will lose DT Anthony Adams, so Paea fills a great need. Offensive line coach Mike Tice knows Carimi well. His son Nate plays at Wisconsin, where Tice's wife, Diane, often tailgated with Carimi's family.
1 (29) Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin
2 (53) Stephen Paea, DT, Oregon State
3 (93) Chris Conte, DB, California
5 (160) Nathan Enderle, QB, Idaho
6 (195) J.T. Thomas, LB, West Virginia
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Minnesota Vikings: C
Ponder has huge shoes to fill. He should call Aaron Rodgers and Mark Sanchez for advice. On the final day, with eight picks, the Vikings filled needs in the DL, OL and in the secondary. The question is: How much will any of those players help?
1 (12) Christian Ponder, QB, Florida State
2 (43) Kyle Rudolph, TE, Notre Dame
4 (106) Christian Ballard, DT, Iowa
5 (139) Brandon Burton, DB, Utah
6 (168) DeMarcus Love, OT, Arkansas
6 (170) Mistral Raymond, DB, South Florida
6 (172) Brandon Fusco, C, Slippery Rock
6 (200) Ross Homan, LB, Ohio State
7 (215) D'Aundre Reed, DE, Arizona
7 (236) Stephen Burton, WR, West Texas A&M
NFC West
Arizona Cardinals: B
The Cardinals will get a veteran quarterback (Kevin Kolb?) after not drafting one. They helped a defense that ranked 29th last season with arguably the safest pick in Peterson and possibly a steal in Acho. Williams and Housler should give the offense some more options.
1 (5) Patrick Peterson, DB, LSU
2 (38) Ryan Williams, RB, Virginia Tech
3 (69) Rob Housler, TE, Florida Atlantic
4 (103) Sam Acho, LB, Texas
5 (136) Anthony Sherman, RB, Connecticut
6 (171) Quan Sturdivant, LB, North Carolina
6 (184) David Carter, DT, UCLA
7 (249) DeMarco Sampson, WR, San Diego St.
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St. Louis Rams: B-
Danny Amendola led the team in receiving but averaged only 8.1 yards per catch and scored only three TDs. The Rams waited until the third round to get a WR, but they want to re-sign Mark Clayton, who is coming off a knee injury, and have Donnie Avery coming back from a knee injury. Quinn joins the rotation with Chris Long and James Hall, giving the Rams depth at DE.
1 (14) Robert Quinn, DE, North Carolina
2 (47) Lance Kendricks, TE, Wisconsin
3 (78) Austin Pettis, WR, Boise State
4 (112) Greg Salas, WR, Hawaii
5 (158) Jermale Hines, DB, Ohio State
7 (216) Mikail Baker, DB, Baylor
7 (228) Jabara Williams, LB, Stephen F. Austin
7 (229) Jonathan Nelson, DB, Oklahoma
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San Francisco 49ers: C+
The 49ers got the QB whom Jim Harbaugh wanted, giving up three picks to get him but not over-reaching in the first round. Smith, whose stock rose in the weeks before the draft, could become the team's first pass-rusher with double-digit sacks since Andre Carter had 12.5 in 2002.
1 (7) Aldon Smith, LB, Missouri
2 (36) Colin Kaepernick, QB, Nevada
3 (80) Chris Culliver, DB, South Carolina
4 (115) Kendall Hunter, RB, Oklahoma State
5 (163) Daniel Kilgore, G, Appalachian State
6 (182) Ronald Johnson, WR, Southern Cal
6 (190) Colin Jones, DB, TCU
7 (211) Bruce Miller, RB, Central Florida
7 (239) Mike Person, G, Montana State
7 (250) Curtis Holcomb, DB, Florida A&M
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Seattle Seahawks: C
The Seahawks fixed their line, as expected, with their first two picks. But Carpenter was the surprise choice as the first pick. He will replace Sean Locklear at RT. Moffitt answers one question at guard. But Seattle didn't help its DL until the seventh round and didn't address the QB position.
1 (25) James Carpenter, OT, Alabama
3 (75) John Moffitt, G, Wisconsin
4 (99) K.J. Wright, LB, Mississippi State
4 (107) Kris Durham, WR, Georgia
5 (154) Richard Sherman, DB, Stanford
5 (156) Mark LeGree, DB, Appalachian State
6 (173) Byron Maxwell, DB, Clemson
7 (205) Lazarius Levingston, DE, LSU
7 (242) Malcolm Smith, LB, Southern Cal
AFC East
New England Patriots: B+
Bill Belichick came away with nine picks, including five of the first 74 picks, and an extra first-rounder next year. The 74th overall pick, Mallett, was the most interesting. He will be Tom Brady's understudy. And Cannon was a steal if he can overcome his medical concerns.
1 (17) Nate Solder, OT, Colorado
2 (33) Ras-I Dowling, DB, Virginia
2 (56) Shane Vereen, RB, California
3 (73) Stevan Ridley, RB, LSU
3 (74) Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas
5 (138) Marcus Cannon, G, TCU
5 (159) Lee Smith, TE, Marshall
6 (194) Markell Carter, LB, Central Arkansas
7 (219) Malcolm Williams, DB, TCU
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Buffalo Bills: B-
The Bills had to help a defense that ranked 25th overall, including 32nd against the run. They did with their first four picks and seven of nine overall. Pencil Dareus, Williams and Sheppard in as Day 1 starters.
1 (3) Marcel Dareus, DT, Alabama
2 (34) Aaron Williams, DB, Texas
3 (68) Kelvin Sheppard, LB, LSU
4 (100) Da'Norris Searcy, DB, North Carolina
4 (122) Chris Hairston, OT, Clemson
5 (133) Johnny White, RB, North Carolina
6 (169) Chris White, LB, Mississippi State
7 (206) Justin Rogers, DB, Richmond
7 (245) Michael Jasper, DT, Bethel (Tenn.)
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New York Jets: B-
If Wilkerson and Ellis live up to their potential, the Jets could be dominant on defense for a while. Ellis is talented but troubled, with off-field concerns. The Jets didn't get help at OLB, now a position of need in free agency, and they could have used a RT.
1 (30) Muhammad Wilkerson, DT, Temple
3 (94) Kenrick Ellis, DT, Hampton
4 (126) Bilal Powell, RB, Louisville
5 (153) Jeremy Kerley, WR, TCU
7 (208) Greg McElroy, QB, Alabama
7 (227) Scotty McKnight, WR, Colorado
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Miami Dolphins: C
The Dolphins didn't get Mark Ingram, but they didn't wait long to find a replacement for Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown. Pouncey was a safe, not sexy, pick. But he isn't as good as his brother Maurkice, who was a Pro Bowler as a rookie last year.
1 (15) Mike Pouncey, C, Florida
2 (62) Daniel Thomas, RB, Kansas State
4 (111) Edmond Gates, WR, Abilene Christian
6 (174) Charles Clay, RB, Tulsa
7 (231) Frank Kearse, DT, Alabama A&M
7 (235) Jimmy Wilson, DB, Montana
AFC North
Cincinnati Bengals: B+
The Bengals didn't reach for a QB in the first round and came away with Dalton in the second. They found their replacement for Chad Ochocinco in the first round -- with Green rated the best player in the draft by some scouts -- and now new offensive talent to build around. But the Bengals, who likely will lose their best secondary player (CB Johnathan Joseph) in free agency, did not get the S they need until the fifth round and the CB until the seventh.
1 (4) A.J. Green, WR, Georgia
2 (35) Andy Dalton, QB, TCU
3 (66) Dontay Moch, LB, Nevada
4 (101) Clint Boling, G, Georgia
5 (134) Robert Sands, DB, West Virginia
6 (167) Ryan Whalen, WR, Stanford
7 (207) Korey Lindsey, DB, Southern Illinois
7 (246) Jay Finley, RB, Baylor
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Pittsburgh Steelers: B+
The Steelers could have had Aaron Williams but instead passed on the UT product in the first round and took his teammate in the third. Heyward and Gilbert are solid picks who could have big futures in Pittsburgh. It's hard to criticize Pittsburgh, knowing its draft history.
1 (31) Cameron Heyward, DE, Ohio State
2 (63) Marcus Gilbert, OT, Florida
3 (95) Curtis Brown, DB, Texas
4 (128) Cortez Allen, DB, The Citadel
5 (162) Chris Carter, LB, Fresno State
6 (196) Keith Williams, G, Nebraska
7 (232) Baron Batch, RB, Texas Tech
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Baltimore Ravens: B
The Ravens had to come out of the draft with a CB, with Josh Wilson and Chris Carr free agents and Domonique Foxworth coming off knee surgery. They got the best pure cover corner in the draft, though Smith slipped to them for a reason. He has off-field concerns. Baltimore used two of its first four picks on WRs in hopes of stretching the field. They had only 40 passes of 20 yards or more last year.
1 (27) Jimmy Smith, DB, Colorado
2 (58) Torrey Smith, WR, Maryland
3 (85) Jah Reid, OT, Central Florida
4 (123) Tandon Doss, WR, Indiana
5 (164) Chykie Brown, DB, Texas
5 (165) Pernell McPhee, DE, Mississippi State
6 (180) Tyrod Taylor, QB, Virginia Tech
7 (225) Anthony Allen, RB, Georgia Tech
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Cleveland Browns: C+
The Browns could have had Julio Jones but took five picks from the Falcons instead, including a first-rounder next year. Little, who missed last season because of an NCAA suspension, should replace Chansi Stuckey as the team's leading wideout. Taylor and Sheard will start for a defense that ranked 19th vs. the run. Pinkston was a good value pick.
1 (21) Phil Taylor, DT, Baylor
2 (37) Jabaal Sheard, DE, Pittsburgh
2 (59) Greg Little, WR, North Carolina
4 (102) Jordan Cameron, TE, Southern Cal
4 (124) Owen Marecic, RB, Stanford
5 (137) Buster Skrine, DB, Chattanooga
5 (150) Jason Pinkston, OT, Pittsburgh
7 (248) Eric Hagg, DB, Nebraska
AFC South
Houston Texans: A
The Texans, who ranked 30th in total defense, including 32nd against the pass, got better by using by using their first five picks on defenders. Wade Phillips got some critical pieces for his conversion to a 3-4, addressing every level of the defense.
1 (11) J.J. Watt, DE, Wisconsin
2 (42) Brooks Reed, LB, Arizona
2 (60) Brandon Harris, DB, Miami
4 (127) Rashad Carmichael, DB, Virginia Tech
5 (144) Shiloh Keo, DB, Idaho
5 (152) T.J. Yates, QB, North Carolina
7 (214) Derek Newton, OT, Arkansas State
7 (254) Cheta Ozougwu, LB, Rice
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Indianapolis Colts: B+
After years of neglecting their line, the Colts have Peyton Manning's back this season. Instead of spending a pick on Manning's replacement, the Colts spent two high picks on offensive linemen. Nevis was picked to help improve a run defense that ranked 25th.
1 (22) Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College
2 (49) Ben Ijalana, OT, Villanova
3 (87) Drake Nevis, DT, LSU
4 (119) Delone Carter, RB, Syracuse
6 (188) Chris Rucker, DB, Michigan State
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Jacksonville Jaguars: C+
The Jaguars had 21 sacks in 10 games and five sacks in six
other games. They did not improve the consistency of their pass rush, drafting no defensive linemen. The plan is for Gabbert to sit behind David Garrard, but that won't help save Jack Del Rio's job. Rackley and Shorts both are sleepers.
1 (10) Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri
3 (76) Will Rackley, G, Lehigh
4 (114) Cecil Shorts, WR, Mount Union
4 (121) Chris Prosinski, DB, Wyoming
5 (147) Rod Issac, DB, Middle Tennessee
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Tennessee Titans: C-
The Titans might have reached for Locker, but they got the QB they wanted -- and needed -- to replace Vince Young. Ayers gives them a badly needed pass-rusher, with DEs Jason Babin, Dave Ball and Jacob Ford possibly leaving as free agents.
1 (8) Jake Locker, QB, Washington
2 (39) Akeem Ayers, LB, UCLA
3 (77) Jurrell Casey, DT, Southern Cal
4 (109) Colin McCarthy, LB, Miami
4 (130) Jamie Harper, RB, Clemson
5 (142) Karl Klug, DT, Iowa
6 (175) Byron Stingily, OT, Louisville
7 (212) Zach Clayton, DT, Auburn
7 (251) Tommie Campbell, DB, California (Pa.)
AFC West
Denver Broncos: B+
Miller and Marcell Dareus will be forever linked. The Broncos had their choice and picked Miller, a pass-rusher opposite Elvis Dumervil, instead of beefing up the middle of the line. Denver still has a huge void in the interior, with Kevin Vickerson as their only real option at DT.
1 (2) Von Miller, LB, Texas A&M
2 (45) Rahim Moore, DB, UCLA
2 (46) Orlando Franklin, OT, Miami
3 (67) Nate Irving, LB, N.C. State
4 (108) Quinton Carter, DB, Oklahoma
4 (129) Julius Thomas, TE, Portland State
6 (189) Mike Mohamed, LB, California
7 (204) Virgil Green, TE, Nevada
7 (247) Jeremy Beal, DE, Oklahoma
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San Diego Chargers: C
The Chargers ranked first in total offense and first in total defense. Yet, they missed the playoffs because of their league-worst special teams. They went a long way in trying to fix those. Mouton, Todman, Wright and Gachkar will have chances to make the team with their special teams abilities.
1 (18) Corey Liuget, DE, Illinois
2 (50) Marcus Gilchrist, DB, Clemson
2 (61) Jonas Mouton, LB, Michigan
3 (82) Vincent Brown, WR, San Diego State
3 (89) Shareece Wright, DB, Southern Cal
6 (183) Jordan Todman, RB, Connecticut
6 (201) Stephen Schilling, OT, Michigan
7 (234) Andrew Gachkar, LB, Missouri
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Kansas City Chiefs: C
If Baldwin can become consistent, the Chiefs will have a couple of playmakers in Baldwin and Dwayne Bowe. Houston has first-round talent, and is tabbed as Mike Vrabel's replacement, but fell to the third round because of character concerns.
1 (26) Jon Baldwin, WR, Pittsburgh
2 (55) Rodney Hudson, C, Florida State
3 (70) Justin Houston, LB, Georgia
3 (86) Allen Bailey, DE, Miami
4 (118) Jalil Brown, DB, Colorado
5 (135) Ricky Stanzi, QB, Iowa
5 (140) Gabe Miller, LB, Oregon State
6 (199) Jerrell Powe, NT, Mississippi
7 (223) Shane Bannon, RB, Yale
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Oakland Raiders: D
Rumors persisted that the Raiders, without a first-round pick, would trade up for Nevada QB Colin Kaepernick. But they didn't get a QB and didn't have a sexy draft. Wisniewski fills a need, considering the Raiders have only two OL starters (LT Jared Veldheer and RG Cooper Carlisle) under contract. Van Dyke was a reach.
2 (48) Stefen Wisniewski, C, Penn State
3 (81) DeMarcus Van Dyke, DB, Miami
3 (92) Joe Barksdale, OT, LSU
4 (113) Chimdi Chekwa, DB, Ohio State
4 (125) Taiwan Jones, RB, Eastern Washington
5 (148) Denarius Moore, WR, Tennessee
6 (181) Richard Gordon, TE, Miami
7 (241) David Ausberry, WR, Southern Cal