BUFFALO BILLS
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Pos-School -Class-Hgt-Wgt-Value (+/-)
2/50/20/Ronald Darby/CB/Florida
State/Jr/5'11/193/30
3/81/179/John Miller/OG/Louisville/Sr/6'2/303/(98)
5/155/169/Karlos
Williams/RB/Florida State/Sr/6'1/230/(14)
6/188/301/Tony
Steward/OLB/Clemson/Sr/6'0/241/(113)
6/194/155/Nick
O'Leary/TE/Florida State/Sr/6'3/252/39
7/234/142/Dezmin
Lewis/WR/Central Arkansas/Sr/6'3/215/92
Total Value
(64)
Average Value (11)
NOTABLE
UNDRAFTED ROOKIES
187 Cedric
Reed DE Texas Sr 6'5 269
256 Andrew
Hudson DE Washington Sr 6'2 250
267 A.J.
Tarpley ILB Stanford Sr 6'0 233
Cam Thomas CB Western Kentucky Sr 6'0 195
Spencer Roth P Baylor Sr 6'4 227
Merrill Noel CB Wake Forest Sr 5'7 174
Tyson Chandler OT NC
State Sr 6'7 331
Analysis: The
Bills were without their first round pick after dealing it a year ago to draft
Sammy Watkins. The Bills obviously visited Tallahassee a lot this off-season
with the drafting of three Seminoles. I really like the selection of Ronald
Darby. I feel Darby is an excellent corner, with first round talent. I feel
like they reached a little with John Miller, but he is position versatile.
Karlos Williams is a physical back, catches the ball well, and has some
athleticism after converting from safety. Nick O’ Leary is more of an H-back
type than a true tight end. He catches the ball well, but he may have trouble
separating from defenders. Dezmin Lewis could be the surprise of their draft
class. He is a big and physical wide out, with good speed and great hands. Cedric
Reed and Andrew Hudson have pass rush ability, and both could make the squad.
MIAMI
DOLPHINS
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Pos-School -Class-Hgt-Wgt-Value (+/-)
1/14/6/DeVante
Parker/WR/Louisville/Sr/6'3/209/8
2/52/41/Jordan
Phillips/DT/Oklahoma/Jr/6'5/329/11
4/114/168/Jamil
Douglas/OG/Arizona State/Sr/6'4/307/(54)
5/145/301/Bobby
McCain/CB/Memphis/Sr/5'9/192/(156)
5/149/44/Jay Ajayi/RB/Boise
State/Jr/5'11/221/105
5/150/301/Cedric
Thompson/DS/Minnesota/Sr/5'11/205/(151)
5/156/177/Tony
Lippett/WR-CB/Michigan State/Sr/6'2/194/(21)
TOTAL VALUE (258)
AVERAGE
VALUE (57)
NOTABLE
UNDRAFTED ROOKIES
149 Aundray
Walker OT Southern Cal Sr 6'5 318
152 Jeff
Luc ILB Cincinnati Sr 5'11 262
202 Mickey
Baucus OT Arizona Sr 6'7 309
208 Ellis
McCarthy DT UCLA Jr 6'5 338
216 Mike
Hull OLB Penn State Sr 6'0 231
289 Zach
Vigil ILB Utah State Sr 6'2 236
Nigel King WR Kansas Jr 6'1 213
Ray Drew DE Georgia Sr 6'4 284
Christion Jones WR Alabama Sr 5'10 182
ANALYSIS: Miami needed weapons on offense, and Devante Parker was one of the
best of those in the draft. Jordan Phillips is a penetrating defensive tackle,
with solid pass rush skills. Jamil Douglas is a lineman capable of backing
up/spot-starting at multiple positions. I love the selection of Jay Ajayi in
the 5th round. Ajayi fell because of concerns over a knee injury he
suffered in 2012. Tony Lippett was drafted as a corner after spending most of
his career as a wide receiver. Special teams will be his ticket. The same can
be said for Bobby McCain and Cedric Thompson, neither of whom I had draftable
grades on. Jeff Luc, Mike Hull, and Zach Vigil should all compete for a backup
linebacker spot(s). The same for Aundray Walker and Mickey Baucus competing for
a backup line spot(s).
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Pos-School -Class-Hgt-Wgt-Value (+/-)
1/32/31/Malcom Brown/DT/Texas/Jr/6'2/319/1
2/64/301/Jordan Richards/DS/Stanford/Sr/5'11/211/(237)
3/97/135/Geneo
Grissom/OLB/Oklahoma/Sr/6'3/264/(38)
4/101/61/Trey Flowers/DE/Arkansas/Sr/6'2/268/40
4/111/141/Tre Jackson/OG/Florida
State/Sr/6'3/323/(30)
4/131/134/Shaquille
Mason/OC/Georgia Tech/Sr/6'1/311/(3)
5/166/301/Joe Cardona/LS/Navy/Sr/6'2/242/(135)
6/178/301/Matt Wells/ILB/Mississippi
State/Sr/6'1/222/(123)
6/202/278/A.J. Derby/TE/Arkansas/Sr/6'4/255/(76)
7/247/301/Darryl
Roberts/CB/Marshall/Sr/5'11/177/(54)
7/253/207/Xzavier
Dickson/OLB/Alabama/Sr/6'3/260/46
TOTAL VALUE (609)
AVERAGE VALUE (55)
NOTABLE
UNDRAFTED ROOKIES
258 David
Andrews OC Georgia Sr 6'2 295
292 Chris Harper WR Cal Jr 5'10 182
ANALYSIS: The Patriots for the second straight year had what I considered to
be one of the worst overall drafts. No pick was worse than second round
selection Jordan Richards, who I did not have a draft worthy grade on. It
wasn’t all completely terrible. I liked the selection of Malcom Brown in round
one. He has a similar skill set to Vince Wilfolk, who he is likely replacing. I
like the pass rush upside of Geneo Grissom. Matt Wells and Daryl Roberts were
both undrafted free agent types, who can play special teams that the Patriots
didn’t want to wait on. I like the value of Trey Flowers. Shaq Mason and Tre
Jackson are both solid role players for the offensive line, with Mason having
some upside. They also drafted a long snapper with a two-year Navy commitment.
NEW YORK JETS
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Pos-School -Class-Hgt-Wgt-Value (+/-)
1/6/2/Leonard
Williams/DT/Southern Cal/Jr/6'5/302/4
2/37/39/Devin
Smith/WR/Ohio State/Sr/6'0/190/(2)
3/82/67/Lorenzo Mauldin/OLB/Louisville/Sr/6'3/256/15
4/103/76/Bryce
Petty/QB/Baylor/Sr/6'2/230/27
5/152/167/Jarvis
Harrison/OG/Texas A&M/Sr/6'4/330/(15)
7/223/301/Deon
Simon/DT/Northwestern State/Sr/6'4/321/(78)
TOTAL VALUE (49)
AVERAGE
VALUE (8)
NOTABLE
UNDRAFTED ROOKIES
162 Deion
Barnes DE Penn State Jr 6'3 260
176 Wes
Saxton TE South Alabama Sr 6'3 243
229 Taiwan
Jones ILB Michigan State Sr 6'2 258
Durell Eskridge DS Syracuse Jr 6'3 208
ANALYSIS: The
Jets went with the tried and true best player available strategy and the
results were very good. Even though it isn’t a current position of need, the
Jets selected the defensive tackle Leonard Williams, who was the best defensive
player in the draft. Devin Smith was one of the top deep ball trackers of any receiver
in the draft. Lorenzo Mauldin is a very good edge rusher, who played standing
up a lot better at the Senior Bowl than I thought he would. Bryce Petty has
some work to do, but he could compete for the #2 QB spot this year, with a
chance to possibly start down the road. Undrafted tight end Wes Saxton has a
chance to make the team as the 3rd TE.
BALTIMORE
RAVENS
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Pos-School -Class-Hgt-Wgt-Value (+/-)
1/26/51/Breshad
Perriman/WR/UCF/Jr/6'2/212/(25)
2/55/36/Maxx Williams/TE/Minnesota/rSo/6'3/249/19
3/90/30/Carl
Davis/DT/Iowa/Sr/6'4/321/60
4/122/109/Za'Darius
Smith/DE/Kentucky/Sr/6'4/273/13
4/125/124/Javorious
Allen/RB/Southern Cal/Jr/6'0/221/1
4/136/301/Tray
Walker/CB/Texas Southern/Sr/6'2/187/(165)
5/171/224/Nick
Boyle/TE/Delaware/Sr/6'4/267/(53)
5/176/301/Robert
Myers/OG/Tennessee State/Sr/6'5/329/(125)
6/204/200/Darren
Waller/WR/Georgia Tech/Sr/6'6/242/4
TOTAL VALUE (271)
AVERAGE
VALUE (30)
NOTABLE
UNDRAFTED ROOKIES
137 Trey
Depriest ILB Alabama Sr 6'0 254
196 Terrance
Magee RB LSU Sr 5'9 220
270 Jerry
Lovelocke QB Prarie View A&M Sr 6'4 245
284 Blaine
Clausell OT Mississippi State Sr 6'6 325
287 Deandre
Carter WR Sacramento State Sr 5'8 194
299 Cam
Worthy WR East Carolina Sr 6'2 214
Nick Perry DS Alabama Sr 6'0 205
Justin Manton PK LA-Monroe Sr 6'3 196
Nick Easton OC Harvard Sr 6'2 307
Kaleb Johnson OG Rutgers Sr 6'4 303
Daryl Baldwin OT Ohio State Sr 6'5 305
Julian Wilson CB Oklahoma Sr 6'2 205
Leon Brown OG Alabama Sr 6'5 346
ANALYSIS: The
Ravens needed to replace the deep threat they lost in Torrey Smith. They
drafted Breshad Perriman in round one to do that, but Perriman has some very
inconsistent hands. They traded ahead of Pittsburgh in round two to draft Maxx
Williams, who was the best tight end in the draft. Carl Davis is a tremendous
penetrator at defensive tackle and was great value in the third round. Buck
Allen will provide a nice compliment to Justin Forsett in the Baltimore
backfield. Tray Walker and Robert Myers were both over drafted. I like what
Nick Boyle and Darren Waller can bring the Ravens in terms of depth. Look for
Trey Depriest to make the team as a backup inside linebacker.
CINCINNATI BENGALS
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Pos-School -Class-Hgt-Wgt-Value (+/-)
1/21/62/Cedric
Ogbuehi/OT/Texas A&M/Sr/6'5/306/(41)
2/53/35/Jake
Fisher/OT/Oregon/Sr/6'6/306/18
3/85/78/Tyler
Kroft/TE/Rutgers/Jr/6'6/246/7
3/99/55/Paul
Dawson/OLB/TCU/Sr/6'0/235/44
4/120/136/Josh
Shaw/CB/Southern Cal/Sr/6'0/203/(16)
4/135/99/Marcus
Hardison/DT/Arizona State/Sr/6'3/311/36
5/157/260/C.J.
Uzomah/TE/Auburn/Sr/6'5/263/(103)
6/197/183/Derron
Smith/DS/Fresno State/Sr/5'10/200/14
7/238/160/Mario
Alford/WR/West Virginia/Sr/5'8/177/78
TOTAL VALUE 37
AVERAGE VALUE 4
NOTABLE UNDRAFTED
ROOKIES
221 Terrell
Watson RB Azusa Pacific Sr 6'0 239
Jake Kumerow WR WI-Whitewater Sr 6'4 208
Ryan Williams QB Miami (FL) Sr 6'4 220
Troy Hill CB Oregon Sr 5'10 180
Mark Weisman FB Iowa Sr 6'0 240
Chris Jasperse OC Marshall Sr 6'3 297
Deshawn Williams DT Clemson Sr 5'11 284
Floyd Raven DS Texas A&M Sr 6'0 198
Jake Smith OC Louisville Sr 6'3 309
Eric Dargan DS Oregon Sr 5'11 210
ANALYSIS: The
Bengals continued with their draft for future not the now approach. Both of
their starting offensive tackles (Andrew Whitworth and Andre Smith) are free
agents after the 2015 season. Cedric Ogbuehi was considered a top ten talent
before hurting his knee in Texas A&M’s bowl game. Jake Fisher is a very
athletic tackle, capable of handling multiple positions (as is Ogbuehi). Tyler
Kroft is a well rounded tight end, capable of setting the edge and stretching
the field. Paul Dawson is an instinctive linebacker, who makes plays. He didn’t
test well at all, but the Bengals had success with a LB just like that recently
in Vontaze Burfict. Josh Shaw will likely start the season as the Bengals #5
corner and gunner on punt teams. Marcus Hardison can play all four spots on the
defensive line. Derron Smith has the potential to start down the road. I love
what Mario Alford brings to special teams. He is one of the fastest players I
have scouted.
CLEVELAND BROWNS
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Pos-School -Class-Hgt-Wgt-Value (+/-)
1/12/8/Danny
Shelton/DT/Washington/Sr/6'1/343/4
1/19/33/Cameron Erving/OC/Florida
State/Sr/6'5/313/(14)
2/51/69/Nate
Orchard/DE/Utah/Sr/6'3/251/(18)
3/77/45/Duke
Johnson/RB/Miami (FL)/Jr/5'9/207/32
3/96/88/Xavier
Cooper/DT/Washington State/Jr/6'3/293/8
4/115/180/Ibraheim
Campbell/DS/Northwestern/Sr/5'11/210/(65)
4/123/118/Vince
Mayle/WR/Washington State/Sr/6'2/219/5
6/189/254/Charles
Gaines/CB/Louisville/Jr/5'10/180/(65)
6/195/301/Malcolm
Johnson/TE/Mississippi State/Sr/6'2/231/(106)
6/198/257/Randall
Telfer/TE/Southern Cal/Sr/6'4/245/(59)
7/219/72/Hayes
Pullard/ILB/Southern Cal/Sr/6'0/236/147
7/241/84/Ifo
Ekpre-Olomu/CB/Oregon/Sr/5'9/192/157
TOTAL VALUE 26
AVERAGE
VALUE 2
NOTABLE
UNDRAFTED ROOKIES
145 Rodman
Noel OLB NC State Sr 6'4 223
184 E.J.
Bibbs TE Iowa State Sr 6'2 258
265 Darrian
Miller OT Kentucky Sr 6'5 293
ANALYSIS: The
Browns had one of the best drafts in my opinion. Danny Shelton is a mammoth
nose tackle, who can penetrate on pass downs. I was a little surprised at the
selection of Cam Erving. Erving is best suited at center, but the Browns
already have an all-pro there in Alex Mack. Nate Orchard is a tremendous pass
rusher, but struggles against the run. Duke Johnson is an upgrade over Terrance
West and Isaiah Crowell. This isn’t taking away from those two backs. Malcolm
Johnson, Randall Telfer, and UDFA E.J. Bibbs will likely compete to try to
replace Jordan Cameron at tight end. 2 of 3 will likely make the team. Wazzu
duo Xavier Cooper and Vince Mayle will provide depth at their respective
positions. I love the Browns seventh round picks. I think Hayes Pullard was one
of the best coverage LB’s in the draft. Ifo Ekpre-Olomu was likely a first
round pick before tearing up his knee in bowl practice. He will likely
“redshirt” this year, before returning in 2016 to compete for the #3 CB job. I
think Rodman Noel has a chance to develop into a very good backup LB and core
special teams player.
PITTSBURGH
STEELERS
Round-Pick-DFD
Rank-Name-Pos-School -Class-Hgt-Wgt-Value (+/-)
1/22/21/Bud
Dupree/DE/Kentucky/Sr/6'4/269/1
2/56/195/Senquez Golson/CB/Mississippi/Sr/5'8/178/(139)
3/87/50/Sammie
Coates/WR/Auburn/Jr/6'1/213/37
4/121/255/Doran
Grant/CB/Ohio State/Sr/5'10/193/(134)
5/160/139/Jesse
James/TE/Penn State/Jr/6'7/261/21
6/199/301/Leterrius
Walton/DT/Central Michigan/Sr/6'5/321/(102)
6/212/190/Anthony
Chickillo/DE/Miami (FL)/Sr/6'3/271/22
7/239/91/Gerod
Holliman/DS/Louisville/rSo/6'0/218/148
TOTAL VALUE (146)
AVERAGE
VALUE (18)
NOTABLE
UNDRAFTED ROOKIES
140 B.J.
Finney OC Kansas State Sr 6'4 324
147 Reese
Dismukes OC Auburn Sr 6'2 295
286 Devin
Gardner WR Michigan Sr 6'4 217
Ross Scheuerman RB Lafayette Sr 6'0 205
Miles Dieffenbach OG Penn State Sr 6'4 301
Cameron Clear TE Texas A&M Sr 6'4 273
Mike Thornton DT Georgia Sr 6'0 295
ANALYSIS: The
Steelers stood pat and got the guy they wanted in Bud Dupree. Arizona tried
desperately to trade ahead of them to get their hands on Dupree but to no
avail. I didn’t get the selection of Senquez Golson. 5’8” corners usually don’t
go in the second round anymore, and I don’t think he will be that successful.
Sammie Coates is a big physical wide receiver, but has serious concentration
issues. Jesse James is their tight end consolation prize for missing out on
Maxx Williams in the 2nd round. Gerod Holliman is a rangy
centerfield type who has very good ball skills. His tackling leaves something
to be desired. B.J. Finney and Reese Dismukes are competing to see who can back
up Maurkice Pouncey at center.
HOUSTON TEXANS
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Pos-School -Class-Hgt-Wgt-Value (+/-)
1/16/64/Kevin
Johnson/CB/Wake Forest/Sr/6'0/188/(48)
2/43/54/Benardrick
McKinney/ILB/Mississippi State/Jr/6'4/246/(11)
3/70/34/Jaelen
Strong/WR/Arizona State/Jr/6'2/217/36
5/175/272/Keith
Mumphrey/WR/Michigan State/Sr/6'0/211/(97)
6/211/301/Reshard Cliett/OLB/South
Florida/Sr/6'1/221/(90)
6/216/144/Christian
Covington/DT/Rice/Jr/6'2/289/72
7/235/211/Kenny
Hilliard/RB/LSU/Sr/6'0/235/24
TOTAL VALUE (114)
AVERAGE
VALUE (16)
NOTABLE
UNDRAFTED ROOKIES
153 Kurtis
Drummond DS Michigan State Sr 6'0 205
170 Lynden
Trail DE Norfolk State Sr 6'6 262
188 Tony
Washington OLB Oregon Sr 6'3 243
273 Greg
Mancz OG Toledo Sr 6'4 307
Chad Slade OG Auburn Sr 6'5 313
Khari Lee TE Bowie State (MD) Sr 6'4 267
Brandon Ivory DT Alabama Sr 6'2 310
Kendall Lamm OT Appalachian State Sr 6'5 302
Corey Moore DS Georgia Sr 5'11 210
ANALYSIS: The
only real problem I had with the Houston draft was the first round selection of
Kevin Johnson. A lot of evaluators in the draft community loved Johnson; I just
was not as high on him. Benardrick McKinney could be a starter really soon on
the inside for their defense. Jaelen Strong is an underrated pass catcher.
Christian Covington and Kenny Hilliard could both be solid rotation pieces. Of
their undrafted players, I think Lynden Trail has the chance to make the
biggest impact. If Jadeveon Clowney can’t come back 100% from his injury a year
ago, this is especially true.
INDIANAPOLIS
COLTS
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Pos-School -Class-Hgt-Wgt-Value (+/-)
1/29/79/Phillip
Dorsett/WR/Miami (FL)/Sr/5'9/183/(50)
3/65/89/D'Joun
Smith/CB/Florida Atlantic/Sr/5'10/189/(24)
3/93/97/Henry
Anderson/DE/Stanford/Sr/6'6/287/(4)
4/109/301/Clayton
Geathers/DS/UCF/Sr/6'1/212/(192)
5/151/301/David
Parry/DT/Stanford/Sr/6'1/308/(150)
6/205/128/Josh
Robinson/RB/Mississippi State/Jr/5'8/217/77
6/207/294/Amarlo Herrera/ILB/Georgia/Sr/6'0/243/(87)
7/255/301/Denzelle
Good/OT/Mars Hill/Sr/6'7/320/(46)
TOTAL VALUE (476)
AVERAGE VALUE (60)
NOTABLE
UNDRAFTED ROOKIES
173 Bryan
Bennett QB SE Louisiana Sr 6'2 210
237 Jean
Sifrin TE UMASS Jr 6'5 245
240 Zach
Hodges DE Harvard Sr 6'2 242
246 Tyler
Varga FB Yale Sr 5'10 227
280 Ezell
Ruffin WR San Diego State Sr 5'11 220
Junior Sylvestre OLB Toledo Sr 5'11 233
Al-Hajj Shabazz CB West
Chester Sr 6'1 200
D.C. Celiscar CB Western Michigan Sr 5'10 197
Brandon
Vitabile OC Northwestern Sr 6'1 301
ANALYSIS: There
was not a whole lot to like about the Colts draft. Phillip Dorsett in the first
round was not only bad value, but it also wasn’t a need. Henry Anderson has the
size and talent to eventually be a solid starter. D’Joun Smith is a solid
corner prospect, who can compete for the nickel position right away. Josh
Robinson will likely bounce the oft-injured for MSU Bulldog Vick Ballard off of
the roster. The rest of their draft picks were big reaches. Bryan Bennett will
likely earn a practice squad spot at QB and Jean Sifrin can have an impact as
their #3/#4 TE. Tyler Varga is a very versatile talent, who should make the
roster as the #4 RB and play all four special teams units.
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Pos-School -Class-Hgt-Wgt-Value (+/-)
1/3/5/Dante Fowler/DE/Florida
/Jr/6'2/261/(2)
2/36/46/T.J.
Yeldon/RB/Alabama/Jr/6'1/226/(10)
3/67/42/A.J.
Cann/OG/South Carolina/Sr/6'4/313/25
4/104/181/James
Sample/DS/Louisville/Jr/6'2/209/(77)
5/139/53/Rashad
Greene/WR/Florida State/Sr/5'11/182/86
6/180/57/Michael
Bennett/DT/Ohio State/Sr/6'2/293/123
7/220/301/Neal
Sterling/WR/Monmouth/Sr/6'3/239/(81)
7/229/300/Ben
Koyack/TE/Notre Dame/Sr/6'4/249/(71)
TOTAL VALUE (7)
AVERAGE
VALUE (1)
NOTABLE
UNDRAFTED ROOKIES
164 Nick
Marshall CB Auburn Sr 6'1 205
Matt Robinson OLB Maryland Sr 6'3 240
Jake Waters QB Kansas State Sr 6'0 201
Corey Grant RB Auburn Sr 5'8 201
Thurston Armbrister ILB Miami
(FL) Sr 6'1 233
ANALYSIS: The
Jaguars had a very good draft, but unfortunately for them it went south quick.
During the very first minicamp practice, top draft pick Dante Fowler, tore his
ACL and will miss the season. Fowler was expected to be the answer to the pass
rush problem the Jaguars have had for years. Hopefully he has a full and speedy
recovery. T.J. Yeldon is a three down back with good vision, patience, and
solid hands. A.J. Cann was our top rated guard prospect and should start from
day one. Rashad Greene should pair very well with the receivers the Jags
acquired a year ago and give Blake Bortles a reliable target. Michael Bennett
was great value in the 6th round, and should provide a good rotation
player and eventual starter. Undrafted corner Nick Marshall fits the mold of
what Jacksonville looks for at the position. He is converting from QB, so he
may need a year on the practice squad to transition.
TENNESSEE
TITANS
Round-Pick-DFD
Rank-Name-Pos-School -Class-Hgt-Wgt-Value (+/-)
1/2/4/Marcus
Mariota/QB/Oregon/Jr/6'3/222/(2)
2/40/56/Doriel
Green-Beckham/WR/Missouri/Jr/6'5/237/(16)
3/66/100/Jeremiah
Poutasi/OG/Utah/Jr/6'5/335/(34)
4/100/301/Angelo
Blackson/DT/Auburn/Sr/6'4/319/(201)
4/108/126/Jalston
Fowler/FB/Alabama/Sr/5'11/264/(18)
5/138/112/David
Cobb/RB/Minnesota/Sr/5'10/229/26
6/177/231/Deiontrez
Mount/OLB/Louisville/Sr/6'5/243/(54)
6/208/263/Andy
Gallik/OC/Boston College/Sr/6'2/306/(55)
7/245/101/Tre
McBride/WR/William & Mary/Sr/6'0/205/144
TOTAL VALUE (210)
AVERAGE VALUE (23)
NOTABLE
UNDRAFTED ROOKIES
111 Cody
Prewitt DS Mississippi Sr 6'2 212
175 Quinton
Spain OG West Virginia Sr 6'4 330
218 Josue
Mathias OG Florida State Sr 6'5 309
251 Deon
Long WR Maryland Sr 6'0 188
293 J.R.
Tavai DE Southern Cal Sr 6'1 248
Derrick Lott DT Chattanooga Sr 6'4 299
Curtis Riley CB Fresno State Sr 6'0 190
Yannik Cudjoe-Virgil OLB Maryland Sr 6'2 248
Connor Neighbors FB LSU Sr 5'10 242
ANALYSIS: The
Titans got their franchise quarterback with Marcus Mariota. He may not be pro
ready from day one, but he has a chance to be special. Doriel Green-Beckham was
one of the most physically gifted wide receivers in the draft, but his
off-field issues took him off many teams’ draft boards. Jeremiah Poutasi could
be a solid starter at guard or could be a swing tackle at the next level. The
Angelo Blackson selection left me scratching my head. It was the third worst
value selection of the entire draft for me. What makes it worse is the fact
that it was the top pick of day three, and I know they had to have to several offers
to move back. They could have acquired more picks, and still got Blackson.
Jalston Fowler and David Cobb should be fixtures in the Tennessee backfield for
the next few years. It is probably bad news for last year’s DFD favorite
Antonio Andrews. Tre McBride was tremendous value in the 7th round.
He should contribute early this year. Cody Prewitt was one of the best players
on my board that went undrafted. Quinton Spain and Josue Mathias could battle
for a backup guard spot.
DENVER
BRONCOS
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Pos-School -Class-Hgt-Wgt-Value (+/-)
1/23/26/Shane
Ray/OLB/Missouri/Jr/6'2/245/(3)
2/59/52/Ty
Sambrailo/OT/Colorado State/Sr/6'5/310/7
3/92/83/Jeff Heuerman/TE/Ohio
State/Sr/6'5/254/9
4/133/262/Max
Garcia/OC/Florida/Sr/6'4/305/(129)
5/164/94/Lorenzo
Doss/CB/Tulane/Jr/5'10/182/70
6/203/301/Darius
Kilgo/DT/Maryland/Sr/6'3/320/(98)
7/250/301/Trevor
Siemian/QB/Northwestern/Sr/6'3/215/(51)
7/251/301/Taurean
Nixon/CB/Tulane/Sr/6'0/183/(50)
7/252/301/Josh
Furman/DS/Oklahoma State/Sr/6'1/210/(49)
TOTAL VALUE (294)
AVERAGE VALUE (33)
NOTABLE
UNDRAFTED ROOKIES
191 Jordan
Taylor WR Rice Sr 6'4 209
Dillon Day OC Mississippi State Sr 6'3 305
ANALYSIS: The
Broncos traded ahead of Arizona to draft Shane Ray. Ray is an excellent pass
rusher, but has some off-field (marijuana) issues. Ty Sambrailo could be a
solid starter at tackle, but he needs time to develop his strength. Tight end
Jeff Heuerman was selected to ease the free agency loss of Julius Thomas, but
he suffered a knee injury during the Denver minicamp, and will miss the season.
There were plenty of better center prospects on the board when they selected
Max Garcia. Lorenzo Doss is a really good corner who should compete for time
quickly. The rest of their picks were seemingly made by throwing darts at a
dart board.
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Pos-School -Class-Hgt-Wgt-Value (+/-)
1/18/16/Marcus
Peters/CB/Washington/Jr/6'0/197/2
2/49/166/Mitch
Morse/OT/Missouri/Sr/6'5/305/(117)
3/76/138/Chris
Conley/WR/Georgia/Sr/6'1/207/(62)
3/98/106/Steven
Nelson/CB/Oregon State/Sr/5'10/199/(8)
4/118/217/Ramik
Wilson/ILB/Georgia/Sr/6'2/237/(99)
5/172/301/D.J.
Alexander/OLB/Oregon State/Sr/6'2/233/(129)
5/173/301/James O'
Shaughnessy/TE/Illinois State/Sr/6'4/245/(128)
6/217/150/Rakeem
Nunez-Roches/DT/Southern Miss/Jr/6'2/307/67
7/233/301/Da'Ron
Brown/WR/Northern Illinois/Sr/6'0/199/(68)
TOTAL VALUE (542)
AVERAGE VALUE (60)
NOTABLE
UNDRAFTED ROOKIES
De'Vante Bausby CB Pittsburg
State Sr 6'0 179
Donatella
Luckett WR Harding Sr 5'11 206
David Irving DT Iowa State Jr 6'7 272
Justin Cox DS Mississippi State Sr 6'1 191
Andrew East LS Vanderbilt Sr 6'2 239
ANALYSIS: I
really liked the selection of Marcus Peters in round one. Peters is excellent
in press man and off coverage. He has great ball skills. Mitch Morse will
likely play center for Kansas City, but was taken two rounds too high for my
tastes. Chris Conley blew up the combine, and raised his draft stock much
higher than his production would dictate. Steven nelson will compete for the
nickel corner spot. Rakeem Nunez-Roches was one of the few bright spots on an
otherwise inept Southern Miss football team. Look for him to move the line when
Dontari Poe has to take a breather.
OAKLAND RAIDERS
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Pos-School -Class-Hgt-Wgt-Value (+/-)
1/4/3/Amari
Cooper/WR/Alabama/Jr/6'1/211/1
2/35/18/Mario
Edwards/DE/Florida State/Jr/6'3/279/17
3/68/68/Clive
Walford/TE/Miami (FL)/Sr/6'4/259/0
4/128/271/Jon Feliciano/OG/Miami
(FL)/Sr/6'4/335/(143)
5/140/242/Ben
Heeny/ILB/Kansas /Sr/6'0/226/(102)
5/161/301/Neiron
Ball/OLB/Florida/Sr/6'2/236/(140)
6/179/174/Max
Valles/OLB/Virginia/rSo/6'5/251/5
7/218/301/Anthony
Morris/OT/Tennessee State/Sr/6'6/290/(83)
7/221/301/Andre
Debose/WR/Florida/Sr/5'11/191/(80)
7/242/301/Dexter
McDonald/CB/Kansas/Sr/6'0/203/(59)
TOTAL VALUE (584)
AVERAGE VALUE (58)
NOTABLE
UNDRAFTED ROOKIES
199 Josh
Harper WR Fresno State Sr 6'0 189
201 Michael
Dyer RB Louisville Sr 5'8 218
204 Austin
Hill WR Arizona Sr 6'2 210
282 Cody
Fajardo QB Nevada Sr 6'1 222
Josh Shirley OLB UNLV Sr 6'1 234
Leon Orr DT Florida Sr 6'4 319
Jimmy Hall DS Northwestern Sr 6'1 228
Tevin McDonald DS Eastern
Washington Sr 5'11 192
Gabe Holmes TE Purdue Sr 6'4 256
ANALYSIS: The
first three rounds of the Oakland draft continued their positive momentum. The
majority of the last four rounds was hot garbage. Amari Cooper was the best
receiver in the draft. QB Derek Carr needed weapons, and he got one. Cooper can
line up at all wide receiver spots and win at them all. Clive Walford can
stretch the middle of the field and give Carr another set of reliable hands. Mario
Edwards is a very scheme diverse defensive lineman. He is capable of holding up
versus the run or lining up and getting after the quarterback. Max Valles
probably would have benefitted greatly from another year in school, but he has
pass rush ability. Ben Heeny, while drafted too high, can contribute as a
backup linebacker, and a core special teamer. Look for undrafted free agents
Josh Harper and Austin Hill to compete for backup receiver spots. Cody Fajardo is
a perfect candidate for the #3 QB or a practice squad spot.
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
Round-Pick-DFD Rank-Name-Pos-School -Class-Hgt-Wgt-Value (+/-)
1/15/22/Melvin
Gordan/RB/Wisconsin/Jr/6'0/215/(7)
2/48/58/Denzel
Perryman/ILB/Miami (FL)/Sr/5'10/242/(10)
3/83/301/Craig
Mager/CB/Texas State/Sr/5'11/191/(218)
5/153/213/Kyle
Emanuel/DE/North Dakota State/Sr/6'3/250/(60)
6/192/236/Darius
Philon/DT/Arkansas/rSo/6'1/298/(44)
TOTAL VALUE (339)
AVERAGE
VALUE (68)
NOTABLE
UNDRAFTED ROOKIES
154 Brock
Hekking DE Nevada Sr 6'3 250
186 Titus
Davis WR Central Michigan Sr 6'2 190
269 Curtis
Grant ILB Ohio State Sr 6'2 239
277 Jahwan
Edwards RB Ball State Sr 5'8 215
Josh Lambo PK Texas A&M Sr 6'0 216
Brian Parker TE Albany Sr 6'4 265
Tyrell Williams WR Western Oregon Sr 6'3 204
Ryan Mueller OLB Kansas State Sr 6'1 249
John Lowdermilk DS Iowa Sr 6'2 207
Cameron Botticelli DT Minnesota Sr 6'4 292
Ben Beckwith OG Mississippi State Sr 6'3 313
ANALYSIS: The
Chargers didn’t have many picks. Melvin Gordan is an explosive game changing back
that San Diego has been missing. Denzel Perryman is a downhill thumper that
should improve the run defense from day one. Kyle Emanuel and Darius Philon can
both contribute early in a reserve capacity. I didn’t understand the Craig
Mager pick in round 3. Mager had a good Shrine Game by all reports, but pick
number 83 is way too rich.
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