DALLAS COWBOYS
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Class-Pos-Hgt-Wgt-School -Value (+/-)
1-16-25-Zach Martin-Sr-OT-6'4-305-Notre Dame-(9)
2-34-33-Demarcus Lawrence-Jr-DE-6'3-251-Boise State-1
4-119-257-Anthony Hitchens-Sr-OLB-6'0-240-Iowa-(138)
5-146-173-Devin Street-Sr-WR-6'2-198-Pittsburgh-(27)
7-231-231-Ben Gardner-Sr-DE-6'4-262-Stanford-0
7-238-257-Will Smith-Sr-OLB-6'2-231-Texas Tech-(19)
7-248-113-Ahmad Dixon-Sr-DS-6'0-212-Baylor-135
7-251-257-Ken Bishop-Sr-DT-6'0-306-Northern Illinois-(6)
7-254-131-Terrance Mitchell-Jr-CB-5'11 -192-Oregon-123
TOTAL PICK VALUE: 60
AVERAGE PICK VALUE: 7
BEST VALUE PICK: Ahmad Dixon, DS, Baylor
BIGGEST REACH PICK: Anthony Hitchens, OLB, Iowa
NOTABLE UNDRAFTED SIGNINGS:
QB-Dustin Vaughn-Sr-6'4-235-West Texas A&M
QB-Kolton Browning-Sr-6'1-196-LA-Monroe
RB-Ben Malena-Sr-5'8-195-Texas A&M
FB-J.C. Copeland-Sr-5'11-272-LSU
WR-L'Damian Washington-Sr-6'3-195-Missouri
WR-Chris Boyd-Jr-6'4-203-Vanderbilt
TE-Jordan Najvar-Sr-6'5-256-Baylor
ILB-Keith Smith-Sr-6'1-230-San Jose State
ILB-Caleb Lavey-Sr-6'2-240-Oklahoma State
ANALYSIS: The Cowboys had one of the better drafts. Martin will probably start at guard this season, but could eventually move out to tackle. Lawrence has great pass rush upside, and should ease the loss of Demarcus Ware. The only pick I questioned was Hitchens. But with the season ending injury to Sean Lee, he may be pressed into action. Devin Street got lost in the shuffle with all of the underclassmen declaring, but he can be the #3 receiver for the Cowboys this season. Of their five 7th round picks, I believe three have a chance to make it. Ben Gardner has a chance to make it as a backup DE or strong side LB. Ahmad Dixon is a hard hitting safety, but has coverage liabilities. Mitchell is a solid corner, and he and Dixon should contribute on teams early.
NEW YORK GIANTS
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Class-Pos-Hgt-Wgt-School -Value (+/-)
1-12-22-Odell Beckham, Jr-Jr-WR-5'11-198-LSU-(10)
2-43-80-Weston Richburg-Sr-OC-6'3-298-Colorado State-(37)
3-74-189-Jay Bromley-Sr-DT-6'3-306-Syracuse-(115)
4-113-175-Andre Williams-Sr-RB-5'11-230-Boston College-(62)
5-152-257-Nat Berhe-Sr-DS-5'10-193-San Diego State-(105)
5-174-221-Devon Kennard-Sr-DE-6'3-250-Southern Cal-(47)
6-187-240-Bennett Jackson-Sr-CB-5'11-195-Notre Dame-(53)
TOTAL PICK VALUE: (429)
AVERAGE PICK VALUE: (61)
BEST VALUE PICK: None
BIGGEST REACH PICK: Jay Bromley, DT Syracuse
NOTABLE UNDRAFTED SIGNINGS:
TE-Xavier Grimble-Jr-6'4-257-Southern Cal
DT-Kelcy Quarles-Jr-6'3-297-South Carolina
DT-Eathyn Manumaleuna-Sr-6'2-296-BYU
DT-Kerry Wynn-Sr-6'5-266-Richmond
ILB-Justin Anderson-Sr-6'2-232-LA-Lafayette
ILB-Dan Fox-Sr-6'2-240-Notre Dame
DS-C.J. Barnett-Sr-6'0-190-Ohio State
ANALYSIS: The Giants had one of the worst drafts in the league, in my opinion. I like the pick of Odell Beckham. He should replace Hakeem Nicks. Richburg should be a solid starter. Bromley was drafted about three rounds two early. He is nothing more than a rotational defensive tackle. Andre Williams is a great between the tackles runner, but has zero ability in the receiving game.
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Class-Pos-Hgt-Wgt-School -Value (+/-)
1-26-94-Marcus Smith-Sr-DE-6'3-252-Louisville-(68)
2-42-53-Jordan Matthews-Sr-WR-6'3-212-Vanderbilt-(11)
3-86-119-Josh Huff-Sr-WR-5'11-205-Oregon -(33)
4-101-89-Jaylen Watkins-Sr-CB-5'11-194-Florida-12
5-141-109-Taylor Hart-Sr-DT-6'6-281-Oregon-32
5-162-132-Ed Reynolds-Jr-DS-6'1-207-Stanford-30
7-224-257-Beau Allen-Sr-DT-6'2-333-Wisconsin-(33)
TOTAL PICK VALUE: (71)
AVERAGE PICK VALUE: (10)
BEST VALUE PICK: None
BIGGEST REACH PICK: Marcus Smith, DE, Louisville
NOTABLE UNDRAFTED SIGNINGS:
QB/RB-Taylor Martinez-Sr-6'1-200-Nebraska
RB-Henry Josey-Jr-5'8-194-Missouri
RB-David Fluellen-Sr-5'11-224-Toledo
WR-Trey Burton-Sr-6'2-228-Florida
WR-Kadron Boone-Sr-6'0-207-LSU-
TE-Blake Annen-Sr-6'4-247-Cincinnati
OT-Kevin Graf-Sr-6'5 -303-Southern Cal
OT-Donald Hawkins-Sr-6'5-310-Texas
OG-Karim Barton-Sr-6'2-310-Morgan State
DS-Daytawion Lowe-Sr-5'11-196-Oklahoma State
ANALYSIS: The Eagles traded down in round one, and drafted Marcus Smith. Smith has pass rush ability, but really had no business being a first round pick. At least they picked up a third round pick. Jordan Matthews is a very productive receiver, with deceptive speed. Josh Huff is a very similar receiver to Matthews. The Eagles really didn’t fill the hole left by the release of Desean Jackson. Watkins should be their #3 CB from day one. Hart should be a solid rotational 34 DE. Reynolds has a shot to make it as a backup safety/special teams ace.
WASHINGTON REDSKINS
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Class-Pos-Hgt-Wgt-School -Value (+/-)
2-47-59-Trent Murphy-Sr-OLB-6'5-250-Stanford-(12)
3-66-37-Morgan Moses-Sr-OT-6'6-314-Virginia-29
3-78-257-Spencer Long-Sr-OG-6'5-320-Nebraska-(179)
4-102-150-Bashaud Breeland-Jr-CB-5'11-197-Clemson-(48)
5-142-180-Ryan Grant-Sr-WR-6'0-199-Tulane-(38)
6-186-48-Lache Seastrunk-Jr-RB-5'9-201-Baylor-138
7-217-243-Ted Bolser-Sr-TE-6'5-248-Indiana-(26)
7-228-257-Zach Hocker-Sr-PK-6'0-182-Arkansas-(29)
TOTAL PICK VALUE: (165)
AVERAGE PICK VALUE: (21)
BEST VALUE PICK: Lache Seastrunk, RB, Baylor
BIGGEST REACH PICK: Spencer Long, OG, Nebraska
NOTABLE UNDRAFTED SIGNINGS:
QB-Tommy Rees-Sr-6'1-214-Notre Dame
RB-Silas Redd-Sr-5'9-212-Southern Cal
WR-Cody Hoffman-Sr-6'3-223-BYU
ANALYSIS: Trent Murphy has good pass rush skills, he should provide an upgrade as a 34 OLB. Moses should be the day one starter at right tackle. I didn’t like the selection of Spencer Long. This is more of a scheme fit than a talent pick. Grant has a chance to be the #4 WR. Seastrunk was our #2 ranked RB. He has tremendous speed. He didn’t catch any passes at Baylor, but he was not asked to. I like Ted Bolser, but he is likely a practice squad guy, that will get called up when Jordan Reed inevitably gets hurt again. Breeland has a chance to be the #4 CB.
CHICAGO BEARS
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Class-Pos-Hgt-Wgt-School -Value (+/-)
1-14-16-Kyle Fuller-Sr-CB-5'11-190-Virginia Tech-(2)
2-51-65-Ego Ferguson-Jr-DT-6'3-315-LSU-(14)
3-82-67-Will Sutton-Sr-DT-6'0-303-Arizona State-15
4-117-112-Ka'Deem Carey-Jr-RB-5'9-207-Arizona -5
4-131-215-Brock Vereen-Sr-DS-5'11-199-Minnesota-(84)
6-183-78-David Fales-Sr-QB-6'2-212-San Jose State-105
6-191-257-Pat O'Donnell-Sr-P-6'5-220-Miami-FL-(66)
7-246-238-Charles Leno, Jr.-Sr-OT-6'4-304-Boise State-8
TOTAL PICK VALUE: (33)
AVERAGE PICK VALUE: (4)
BEST VALUE PICK: David Fales, QB, San Jose State
BIGGEST REACH PICK: Brock Vereen, DS, Minnesota
NOTABLE UNDRAFTED SIGNINGS:
QB/RB-Jordan Lynch-Sr-6'0-216-Northern Illinois
OG-Ryan Groy-Sr-6'4-316-Wisconsin
OLB-Christian Jones-Sr-6'3-240-Florida State
OLB-DeDe Lattimore-Sr-5'11-237-South Florida
ANALYSIS: The Bears had a really solid draft. Fuller is a hybrid corner, who can also play safety. He has great ball skills, speed, and tackling ability. Ferguson and Sutton both have the ability to be starters in the league, and both should play early and often this season. Sutton can be a real terror if he can keep his weight in check. Carey is a good between the tackles runner that offers a good change of pace to Matt Forte. David Fales has the potential to be an NFL starter down the road, and he should have no problem supplanting Jordan Palmer as the #2 QB. I thought it was a bit of a reach to pick Vereen in the 4thround, but he should be a solid special teams contributor.
DETROIT LIONS
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Class-Pos-Hgt-Wgt-School -Value (+/-)
1-10-23-Eric Ebron-Jr-TE-6'4-250-North Carolina-(13)
2-40-40-Kyle Van Noy-Sr-OLB-6'3-243-BYU-0
3-76-73-Travis Swanson-Sr-OC-6'5-312-Arkansas-3
4-133-149-Nevin Lawson-Sr-CB-5'9-190-Utah State-(16)
4-136-257-Larry Webster-Sr-DE/TE-6'5-252-Bloomsburg-(121)
5-158-121-Caraun Reid-Sr-DT-6'2-302-Princeton-37
6-189-224-T.J. Jones-Sr-WR-5'11-190-Notre Dame-(35)
7-229-257-Nate Freese-Sr-PK-5'11-192-Boston College-(28)
TOTAL PICK VALUE: (173)
AVERAGE PICK VALUE: (22)
BEST VALUE PICK: None
BIGGEST REACH PICK: Larry Webster, DE/TE, Bloomsburg
NOTABLE UNDRAFTED SIGNINGS:
QB-James Franklin-Sr-6'2-225-Missouri
FB-Chad Abram-Sr-5'11-236-Florida State
OT-Cornelius Lucas-Sr-6'8-316-Kansas State
OG-D.J. Morrell-Sr-6'5-325-Old Dominion
OLB-Justin Jackson-Sr-6'1-230-Wake Forest
CB-Gabe Lynn-Sr-6'0-206-Oklahoma
ANALYSIS: While they had other needs, Ebron is a playmaking TE the likes that Detroit did not have. Van Noy is a versatile linebacker that could feasibly lineup at all three spots. Swanson is the heir apparent to Dominic Raiola. Lawson is a very good press corner, but tends to get a bit handsy. Webster is a project with a capital P. He is a former basketball player, and he plays very long. He has pass rush ability. Some teams thought he could play TE. Reid is a disrupting DT. He is likely in line to replace Nick Fairley if the Lions don’t renew his contract after the season.
GREEN BAY PACKERS
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Class-Pos-Hgt-Wgt-School -Value (+/-)
1-21-21-Hasean Clinton-Dix-Jr-DS-6'1-209-Alabama-0
2-53-47-Davante Adams-rSoph-WR-6'0-212-Fresno State-6
3-85-194-Khyri Thornton-Sr-DT-6'2-304-Southern Miss-(109)
3-98-143-Richard Rodgers-Jr-TE-6'4-257-Cal-(45)
4-121-75-Carl Bradford-Jr-OLB-6'0-250-Arizona State-46
5-161-257-Corey Linsley-Sr-OC-6'3-295-Ohio State-(96)
5-176-137-Jared Abbrederis-Sr-WR-6'1-195-Wisconsin-39
6-197-239-Demetri Goodson-Sr-CB-6'0-212-Baylor-(42)
7-236-218-Jeff Janis-Sr-WR-6'2-220-Saginaw Valley State-18
TOTAL PICK VALUE: (183)
AVERAGE PICK VALUE: (20)
BEST VALUE PICK: Carl Bradford, OLB, Arizona State
BIGGEST REACH PICK: Khyri Thornton, DT, Southern Miss
NOTABLE UNDRAFTED SIGNINGS:
QB-Chase Rettig-Sr-6'2-214-Boston College
RB-James Sims-Sr-5'10-206-Kansas
RB-Rajon Neal-Sr-5'11-220-Tennessee
RB-LaDarius Perkins-Sr-5'7-195-Mississippi State
TE-Justin Perillo-Sr-6'3-250-Maine
OT-John Fullington-Sr-6'5-300-Washington State
DT-Carlos Gray-rSoph-6'3-296-NC State
DT-Mike Pennel-Sr-6'4-332-CSU-Pueblo
OLB-Adrian Hubbard-Jr-6'6-257-Alabama
ILB-Nate Dreiling-Sr-6'3-236-Pittsburg State
ANALYSIS: Clinton-Dix is a day one starter. Abbrederis and more specifically Davante Adams are insurance for the pending losses of either Randall Cobb or Jordy Nelson. I liked Thornton, but not in round 3. He should be a solid reserve as a 34 DE. Bradford has pass rush abilty and should contribute early.
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Class-Pos-Hgt-Wgt-School -Value (+/-)
1-9-9-Anthony Barr-Sr-OLB-6'4-255-UCLA-0
1-32-2-Teddy Bridgewater-Jr-QB-6'2-215-Louisville-30
3-72-54-Scott Crichton-Jr-DE-6'2-273-Oregon State-18
3-96-257-Jerrick McKinnon-Sr-RB-5'9-206-Georgia Southern-(161)
5-145-63-David Yankey-Jr-OG-6'5-315-Stanford-82
6-182-83-Antone Exum-Sr-CB-5'11-213-Virginia Tech-99
6-184-193-Kendall James-Sr-CB-5'10-180-Maine-(9)
7-220-108-Shamar Stephen-Sr-DT-6'5-309-Uconn-112
7-223-257-Brandon Watts-Sr-OLB-6'2-232-Georgia Tech-(34)
7-225-257-Jabari Price-Sr-CB-5'10-200-North Carolina-(32)
TOTAL PICK VALUE: 105
AVERAGE PICK VALUE: 11
BEST VALUE PICK: Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Louisville
BIGGEST REACH PICK: Jerrick McKinnon, RB, Georgia Southern
NOTABLE UNDRAFTED SIGNINGS:
WR-Erik Lora-Sr-5'10-182-Eastern Illinois
WR-Kain Colter-Sr-5'10-198-Northwestern
WR-Donte Foster-Sr-6'1-188-Ohio
TE-A.C. Leonard-Jr-6'2-252-Tennessee State
OT-Antonio Richardson-Jr-6'5-336-Tennessee
OT-Austin Wentworth-Sr-6'5-300-Fresno State
OT-Matt Hall-Sr-6'10-320-Belhaven
OG-Conor Boffeli-Sr-6'4-295-Iowa
OC-Zac Kerin-Sr-6'5-300-Toledo
DE-Rakim Cox-Sr-6'3-265-Villanova
ANALYSIS: I firmly believe Teddy Bridgewater was the best QB in this class, and the best QB to enter the league since Andrew Luck. His selection should make the Vikings long term contenders. Barr is a playmaking linebacker, who can rush the passer, as well as play the run. Crichton is a pass rusher only in his rookie year, but is likely a future starter. After the Senior Bowl, I was left unimpressed by McKinnon. I don’t think he is more than a special teamer, and will be surprised if he makes it as a RB in the league. With that being said he will get his opportunities. I think Yankey and Exum are future starters for Minnesota. Exum should have been drafted higher, but his injury history moved him down the boards. Stephen has a chance to make it as a reserve DT. I think Kendall James will make it as a core special teamer. Antonio Richardson went undrafted because of knee issues, but he was considered as a first round pick this time last year. The talent is there to make an impact.
ATLANTA FALCONS
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Class-Pos-Hgt-Wgt-School -Value (+/-)
1-6-3-Jake Matthews-Sr-OT-6'5-305-Texas A&M-3
2-37-36-Ra'Shede Hageman-Sr-DT-6'6-310-Minnesota-1
3-68-257-Dezmen Southward-Sr-DS-6'0-211-Wisconsin-(189)
4-103-69-Devonta Freeman-Jr-RB-5'8-206-Florida State-34
4-139-190-Prince Shembo-Sr-OLB-6'1-253-Notre Dame-(51)
5-147-257-Ricardo Allen-Sr-CB-5'9-187-Purdue-(110)
5-168-257-Marcus Spruill-Sr-ILB-6'1-231-Syracuse-(89)
7-253-176-Yawin Smallwood-Jr-ILB-6'2-246-Uconn-77
7-255-195-Tyler Starr-Sr-OLB-6'4-250-South Dakota-60
TOTAL PICK VALUE: (264)
AVERAGE PICK VALUE: (29)
BEST VALUE PICK: None
BIGGEST REACH PICK: Dezmen Southward, DS, Wisconsin
NOTABLE UNDRAFTED SIGNINGS:
QB-Jeff Mathews-Sr-6'4-225-Cornell
RB-Jerome Smith-Jr-5'11-220-Syracuse
WR-Bernard Reedy-Sr-5'7-173-Toledo
WR-Geraldo Boldewijn-Sr-6'3-212-Boise State
TE-Jacob Pedersen-Sr-6'3-238-Wisconsin
TE-Brian Wozniak-Sr-6'4-260-Wisconsin
OC-James Stone-Sr-6'3-306-Tennessee
DE-Nosa Eguae-Sr-6'2-258-Auburn
DE-Walker May-Sr-6'5-250-Vanderbilt
OLB/FB-Roosevelt Nix-Sr-5'11-245-Kent State
DT-Donte Rumph-Sr-6'3-302-Kentucky
ANALYSIS: The Falcons entertained the thought of trading up for Jadeveon Clowney, but instead stayed pat. The move paid off by getting our top rated offensive tackle Jake Matthews. Matthews is about a sure of a thing that there was in this draft. I was a little surprised by their selection of Hageman. The Falcons needed more a pass rushing DE. Southward was a huge reach in round 3. I did not have a draftable grade on him. Atlanta will be worse for it, if he is pressed into action. Freeman should elevate to second on the RB depth chart, and see plenty of carries if Steven Jackson has another injury plagued season. Shembo has pass rusher potential, but has a spotty off-the-field resume. Spruill, Smallwood, and Starr all have a chance to make it on special teams and provide LB depth.
CAROLINA PANTHERS
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Class-Pos-Hgt-Wgt-School -Value (+/-)
1-28-39-Kelvin Benjamin-rSoph-WR-6'5-240-Florida State-(11)
2-60-24-Kony Ealy-Jr-DE-6'4-273-Missouri-36
3-92-92-Trai Turner-rSoph-OG-6'2-310-LSU-0
4-128-257-Tre Boston-Sr-DS-5'11-204-North Carolina-(129)
5-148-136-Bene Bewikere-Sr-CB-5'10-195-San Jose State-12
6-204-257-Tyler Gaffney-Sr-RB-5'11-220-Stanford-(53)
TOTAL PICK VALUE: (145)
AVERAGE PICK VALUE: (24)
BEST VALUE PICK: Kony Ealy, DE, Missouri
BIGGEST REACH PICK: Tre Boston, DS, North Carolina
NOTABLE UNDRAFTED SIGNINGS:
RB-Darrin Reaves-Jr-5'7-209-UAB
WR-Marcus Lucas-Sr-6'4-215-Missouri
WR-Corey Brown-Sr-5'11-178-Ohio State
OG-Andrew Norwell-Sr-6'5-305-Ohio State
DT-Bruce Gaston-Sr-6'2-305-Purdue
CB-Carrington Byndom-Sr-5'11-177-Texas
DS-Denicos Allen-Sr-5'10-225-Michigan State
ANALYSIS: The Panthers WR depth chart is a mess. Benjamin is likely a day one starter. Ealy was nice value at the bottom of the 2nd round. He should be the first DE off the bench this season. Turner has the ability to be a day one starter at right guard. He could have an impact on the Panthers like Larry Warford had on the Lions a year ago. I like the selection of Bewikere in the 5th round. He has a chance to be a great nickel corner.
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Class-Pos-Hgt-Wgt-School -Value (+/-)
1-20-28-Brandin Cooks-Jr-WR-5'9-189-Oregon State-(8)
2-58-101-Stanley Jean-Baptiste-Sr-CB-6'2-218-Nebraska-(43)
4-126-257-Khairi Fortt-Sr-OLB-6'2-248-Cal-(131)
5-167-228-Vinnie Sunseri-Jr-DS-5'11-210-Alabama-(61)
5-169-152-Ronald Powell-Jr-OLB-6'3-237-Florida-17
6-202-257-Tavon Rooks-Sr-OT-6'5-299-Kansas State-(55)
TOTAL PICK VALUE: (281)
AVERAGE PICK VALUE: (47)
BEST VALUE PICK: None
BIGGEST REACH PICK: Khairi Fortt, OLB, Cal
NOTABLE UNDRAFTED SIGNINGS:
QB-Logan Kilgore-Sr-6'3-178-Middle Tennessee State
RB-Tim Flanders-Sr-5'8-210-Sam Houston State
WR-Brandon Coleman-Jr-6'6-225-Rutgers
WR-Seantavius Jones-Sr-6'3-209-Valdosta State
TE-Nic Jacobs-Jr-6'5-269-McNeese State
OC-Matt Armstrong-Sr-6'2-300-Grand Valley State
DT-George Uko-Jr-6'2-284-Southern Cal
OLB-Chidera Uzo-Direbe-Sr-6'3-245-Colorado
CB-Brian Dixon-Sr-5'11-199-NW Missouri State
DS-Ty Zimmerman-Sr-6'1-203-Kansas State
ANALYSIS: The Saints had to give up a third round pick to get their man, but Brandin Cooks is instant impact for their offense. SJB is one of the new breed of long corners that have become en vogue. I was not as enamored with him as much as others, but he has a chance to be a very good corner, and fits a need. Fortt was a big reach. He has an injury history, and wasn’t that productive. Sunseri, if he can recover from his ACL injury, is at worst, a core special teamer. Powell is a former #1 overall high school recruit, who never quite lived up to the hype at Florida. Brandon Coleman is a huge target at WR, and has a real chance to make it after going undrafted.
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Class-Pos-Hgt-Wgt-School -Value (+/-)
1-7-7-Mike Evans-rSoph-WR-6'4-231-Texas A&M-0
2-38-20-Austin Sefarien-Jenkins-Jr-TE-6'5-262-Washington-18
3-69-74-Charles Sims-Sr-RB-5'11-213-West Virginia-(5)
5-143-236-Kadeem Edwards-Sr-OG-6'4-313-Tennessee State-(93)
5-149-257-Kevin Pamphile-Sr-OT-6'5-310-Purdue-(108)
6-185-138-Robert Herron-Sr-WR-5'9-193-Wyoming-47
TOTAL PICK VALUE: (141)
AVERAGE PICK VALUE: (24)
BEST VALUE PICK: None
BIGGEST REACH PICK: Kevin Pamphile, OT, Purdue
NOTABLE UNDRAFTED SIGNINGS:
WR-Solomon Patton-Sr-5'9-180-Florida
OT-Matt Patchan-Sr-6'6-302-Boston College
OG-Chris Burnette-Sr-6'2-322-Georgia
DE-Chaz Sutton-Sr-6'5-248-South Carolina
ANALYSIS: In Chicago, Josh McCown had Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery to throw to. Now he has Vincent Jackson and Mike Evans. Evans is a big, fast WR, with great hands. ASJ was our #1 TE. He has a huge catch radius, great hands, and is more athletic than given credit for. He and Evans immediately upgrade the Buccaneers redzone offense. Sims was possibly the best receiving RB in this draft. He joins a solid Tampa bay backfield. Herron is a quick and shifty WR, who has a chance to be the #4 WR early on.
ARIZONA CARDINALS
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Class-Pos-Hgt-Wgt-School -Value (+/-)
1-27-61-Deone Bucannon-Sr-DS-6'1-211-Washington State-(34)
2-52-55-Troy Niklas-Jr-TE-6'6-270-Notre Dame-(3)
3-84-64-Kareem Martin-Sr-DE-6'5-272-North Carolina-20
3-91-257-John Brown-Sr-WR-5'10-175-Pittsburg State-(166)
4-120-85-Logan Thomas-Sr-QB-6'6-248-Virginia Tech-35
5-160-220-Ed Stinson-Sr-DE-6'3-287-Alabama-(60)
6-196-257-Walt Powell-Sr-WR-5'11-187-Murray State-(61)
TOTAL PICK VALUE: (269)
AVERAGE PICK VALUE: (38)
BEST VALUE PICK: None
BIGGEST REACH PICK: John Brown, WR, Pittsburg State
NOTABLE UNDRAFTED SIGNINGS:
RB-Zach Bauman-Sr-5'7-194-Northern Arizona
RB-Tim Cornett-Sr-6'0-210-UNLV
OG-Anthony Steen-Sr-6'3-314-Alabama
OLB-Johnathan Brown-Sr-6'0-238-Illinois
ILB-Glenn Carson-Sr-6'2-235-Penn State
CB-Todd Washington-Sr-5'11-196-SE Louisiana
PK-Chandler Catanzaro-Sr-6'3-200-Clemson
ANALYSIS: The Cardinals drafted big hitting safety Bucannon in the first round. Like the Eagles, they traded back in round one, and reached for a guy they liked. They used that extra third round pick to draft John Brown, a WR whom I did not have a draftable grade on. I will honestly say, I didn’t have much to go on with him, other than say 40 time and the Shrine Game. He may end up being a very good player. Niklas is a good blocking TE, and has the potential to be a solid receiver as well. Martin was a very productive DE in college, who is more explosive than he gets credit for. Stinson should be a solid backup 34 DE. Logan Thomas is the most intriguing pick of this draft for Arizona. No QB in this draft has the pure PHYSICAL tools of Thomas. But at Virginia Tech, you could not have imagined a player being more erratic. If Bruce Arians can mold him, he is their future starter.
ST. LOUIS RAMS
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Class-Pos-Hgt-Wgt-School -Value (+/-)
1-2-8-Greg Robinson-rSoph-OT-6'5-332-Auburn-(6)
1-13-13-Aaron Donald-Sr-DT-6'0-285-Pittsburgh-0
2-41-44-Lamarcus Joyner-Sr-DS-5'8-184-Florida State-(3)
3-75-52-Tre' Mason-Jr-RB-5'8-207-Auburn-23
4-110-257-Maurice Alexander-Sr-DS-6'1-220-Utah State-(147)
6-188-115-E.J. Gaines-Sr-CB-5'10-190-Missouri-73
6-214-257-Garret Gilbert-Sr-QB-6'4-220-SMU-(43)
7-226-257-Mitchell Van Dyk-Sr-OT-6'7-313-Portland State-(31)
7-241-257-Christian Bryant-Sr-DS-5'9-198-Ohio State-(16)
7-249-157-Michael Sam-Sr-DE-6'2-261-Missouri-92
7-250-257-Demetrius Rhaney-Sr-OT-6'2-301-Tennessee State-(7)
TOTAL PICK VALUE: (65)
AVERAGE PICK VALUE: (6)
BEST VALUE PICK: E.J. Gaines, CB, Missouri
BIGGEST REACH PICK: Maurice Alexander, DS, Utah State
NOTABLE UNDRAFTED SIGNINGS:
RB-Trey Watts-Sr-5'9-195-Tulsa
WR-Austin Franklin-Jr-5'11-189-New Mexico State
TE-Alex Bayer-Sr-6'4-257-Bowling Green
DE-Ethan Westbrooks-Sr-6'3-267-West Texas A&M
OLB-Johnny Millard-Sr-6'2-232-Cal Poly
CB-Jarrid Bryant-Sr-6'3-185-South Dakota State
CB-Marcus Roberson-Jr-6'0-191-Florida
ANALYSIS: The Rams drafted a player in Greg Robinson that has potential to be one of the best offensive tackles in the league. He is still a bit untested in the pass game, and will start at left guard this season. Aaron Donald is a menace on the inside. He rushes the passer like a defensive end. He will help give the Rams one of the most formidable front fours in football. Joyner is a hybrid corner/safety, in the mold of Tyrann Mathieu. He is always around the ball. Mason is a very good back that will team with last year’s pick Zac Stacy, to give St. Louis a nice 1-2 punch. Gaines is a very good corner, and was a good value pick.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Class-Pos-Hgt-Wgt-School -Value (+/-)
1-30-46-Jimmie Ward-Sr-DS-5'11-193-Northern Illinois-(16)
2-57-51-Carlos Hyde-Sr-RB-5'11-230-Ohio State-6
3-70-95-Marcus Martin-Jr-OC-6'3-320-Southern Cal-(25)
3-77-87-Chris Borland-Sr-ILB-5'11-248-Wisconsin-(10)
3-100-179-Brandon Thomas-Sr-OG-6'3-317-Clemson-(79)
4-106-76-Bruce Ellington-Jr-WR-5'9-196-South Carolina-30
4-129-134-Dontae Johnson-Sr-CB-6'2-200-NC State-(5)
5-150-135-Aaron Lynch-rSoph-DE-6'5-252-South Florida-15
5-170-257-Keith Reaser-Sr-CB-5'10-189-Florida Atlantic-(87)
6-180-257-Kenneth Acker-Sr-CB-6'0-195-SMU-(77)
7-243-257-Kaleb Ramsey-Sr-DT-6'3-297-Boston College-(14)
7-245-256-Trey Millard-Sr-FB-6'2-247-Oklahoma-(11)
TOTAL PICK VALUE: (273)
AVERAGE PICK VALUE: (23)
BEST VALUE PICK: Bruce Ellington, WR, South Carolina
BIGGEST REACH PICK: Brandon Thomas, OG, Clemson
NOTABLE UNDRAFTED SIGNINGS:
TE-Asante Cleveland-Sr-6'5-260-Miami-FL
OT-Fou Fonoti-Sr-6'4-298-Michigan State
OC-Dillon Farrell-Sr-6'5-290-New Mexico
DE-Morgan Breslin-Sr-6'1-240-Southern Cal
ILB-Shayne Skov-Sr-6'2-245-Stanford
ANALYSIS: Ward is a rangy safety, with very good ball skills. Hyde is a bruising back that also has breakaway speed. Marcus Martin has a chance to become the eventual starting center. Borland should be a core special teams player, and insurance in case Navarro Bowman isn’t ready to go. Brandon Thomas is a “redshirt” draft pick, in the same vein as Tank Carradine and Marcus Lattimore a year ago. Thomas tore his ACL during a pre-draft workout. Ellington is a n excellent route runner with great hands and good speed. Dontae Johnson is a long, tall hybrid corner/safety prospect. Lynch has great potential, but he is another that for some reason could never put it all together.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Class-Pos-Hgt-Wgt-School -Value (+/-)
2-45-81-Paul Richardson-Jr-WR-6'0-175-Colorado-(36)
2-64-257-Justin Britt-Sr-OT-6'6-325-Missouri-(193)
4-108-122-Cassius Marsh-Sr-DE-6'4-252-UCLA-(14)
4-123-148-Kevin Norwood-Sr-WR-6'2-198-Alabama-(25)
4-132-208-Kevin Pierre-Louis-Sr-OLB-6'0-232-Boston College-(76)
5-172-257-Jimmy Staten-Sr-DT-6'5-303-Middle Tennesse State-(85)
6-199-257-Garrett Scott-Sr-OT-6'5-307-Marshall-(58)
6-208-257-Eric Pinkins-Sr-DS-6'3-220-San Diego State-(49)
7-227-257-Kiero Small-Sr-FB-5'8-244-Arkansas-(30)
TOTAL PICK VALUE: (566)
AVERAGE PICK VALUE: (63)
BEST VALUE PICK: None
BIGGEST REACH PICK: Justin Britt, OT, Missouri
NOTABLE UNDRAFTED SIGNINGS:
QB-Keith Price-Sr-6'1-195-Washington
DE-Jackson Jeffcoat-Sr-6'3-247-Texas
DT-Demonte McAllister-Sr-6'2-290-Florida State
CB-Jimmy Legree-Sr-5'11-190-South Carolina
DS-Dion Bailey-Jr-5'11-201-Southern Cal
ANALYSIS: There was not a whole lot I liked about the Seattle draft. They ranked as the worst value draft in the NFL in our rankings. Although to be fair, I said the same about their drafts the last two years, and they just won the Super Bowl. Richardson is a fast deep threat at WR, but he is very frail. Norwood may eventually become the better receiver down the line. I did not have a draftable grade on Justin Britt and he went at the end of the 2nd round. Marsh has the talent to be a successful pass rusher, but I doubt his mental makeup. Pierre-Louis is a very athletic LB, that should be a solid special teams guy.
