By: Douglas E. Love
CLEVELAND
1 1 DE Penn State Courtney Brown 2 32 WR Arizona Dennis Northcutt 3 63 RB Miami (OH) Travis Prentice 3 79 WR Tulane JuJaun Dawson 4 95 CB Maryland Lewis Sanders* 4 110 TE Michigan Aaron Shea 5 130 DB Texas Tech Anthony Malbrough 5 146 DB Kansas State Lamar Chapman 6 183 QB SW Texas St Spergon Wynn 6 206 OG Colorado Brad Bedell 7 207 OG Arizona Manuia Savea 7 209 DL Jackson State Eric Chandler 7 225 S Colorado Rashidi BarnesThe Browns got a franchise DE in Courtney Brown. Northcutt gives them a reliable slot receiver, as well as a solid return man. Prentice will give Cleveland a ball-control back who almost never drops the ball. Dawson provides them a solid possession receiver. In day two they added some depth to the defensive backfield. Maryland's Lewis Sanders is expected to be a big factor in the return game. Aaron Shea is a kid we've talked up all year: He can play TE, FB, or HB ... look for him to step in an start somewhere. Bedell and Savea will compete to add depth along the OL. Must still look for a DT to add to the rotation.
overall grade: B-
WASHINGTON
1 2 OLB Penn State LaVar Arrington* 1 3 LT Alabama Chris Samuels 3 64 CB No. Carolina St Lloyd Harrison 4 129 OG Troy State Michael "Mookie" Moore 6 202 QB Stanford Todd Husak 7 216 DT Maryland Delbert Cowsette 7 250 CB Oklhoma St Ethan HowellDaniel Snyder got his top two men, so from that point of view, there is nothing to complain about with this draft, as both will step in an start. Harrison is a solid cover corner who has a lot of experience in pass defense. "Mookie" Moore can develop along the line. And Husak was an excellent pick to groom behind Brad Johnson.
overall grade: A
CINCINNATI
1 4 WR Florida State Peter Warrick 2 34 CB LSU Mark Roman 3 66 WR Florida State Ron Dugans 4 97 RB James Madison Curtis Keaton 5 133 DB Mississippi St Robert Bean 6 169 K Illinois Neil Rackers 7 210 TE/LS SW Missouri Brad St. LouisThe most surprising aspect of Cincinnati's draft was the foresight to draft both Warrick and Dugans. Warrick was the most dynamic wide out in the draft, while Dugans was the most polished. Two solid choices. Roman can play corner or safety and had been shoot up all the draft boards. It looks like Curtis Keaton, from little James Madison, is the heir apparent to Corey Dillon. Cincinnati improved the kicking game by grabbing Rackers and St. Louis late. Failed to address either line.
overall grade: B
BALTIMORE
1 5 RB Tennesse Jamal Lewis* 1 10 WR Florida Travis Taylor 3 75 QB Louisville Chris Redman 5 148 OG Miami (FL) Richard Mercier 6 186 DE So. Mississippi Adalius Thomas 6 191 DL Texas Cedric WoodardEvery player is solid. Everyone, but Woodard, is a high profile player. Lewis was simple the most explosive and exciting back coming out of the draft. He will take the starting job for 2000. Taylor's sure hand, speed, and precise routes will make any quarterback happy. And that quarterback could be Chris Redman from Louisville. At one point last year, people were saying Redman was better than Tim Couch. It's hard to understand how he fell into the third round, but Baltimore landed its future starter. Mercier is a good pulling guard with a history of injury. And Thomas will be a situtational pass rusher. He plays with good leverage. Like last year, though, they lacked picks.
overall grade: B
PHILADELPHIA
1 6 NT Florida State Corey Simon 2 36 WR So. Mississippi Todd Pinkston 3 61 OT Arkansas Bobby Williams 4 99 WR Michigan State Gari Scott 5 171 RB Minnesota Thomas Hamner 6 178 DE Utah John Frank 6 192 C California John RomeroPhiladelphia wanted to upgrade their lines ... And they did. Grabbing Corey Simon in round one is going to have a huge impact on the defensive front. With both Mamula and Douglas being smallish rush ends, Utah's John Frank, a late round pick up, may be an important contributor at base end. Pinkston is a receiver who will have to prove being worthy of the 36th pick overall, as he is terrible thin. Scott is steady and can return punts. Good line help, questionable skill picks.
overall grade: C
ARIZONA
1 7 RB Virginia Thomas Jones 2 41 OLB Tennessee Raynoch Thompson 3 71 DT Tennessee Darwin Walker 4 102 DB Arkansas David Barrett 5 136 DT Idaho Mao Tosi 5 164 TE Northwestern Jay Tant 6 176 DT Washington Jabari Issa 6 215 OLB California Sekou SanyikaJones will step in and give the Cardinals a running game they haven't had in a long, long, time. By selecting the hard hitting Raynoch Thompson, Arizona may have found a replacement for Jamir Miller. Amongst Walker, Tosi, and Issa the Cardinals are making certain they address the line troubles that await them. Walker has excellent weight room strength, while Tosi has exceptional lower body strength to plant and hold his ground. Sanyika will need to learn to play under control. Didn't really address the corner or kicking game.
overall grade: C+
PITTSBURGH
1 8 WR Michigan St. Plaxico Burress* 2 38 LT Arizona St. Marvel Smith* 3 72 NT So. Mississippi Kendrick Clancy 3 77 CB Pittsburgh Hank Poteat 4 103 WR UCLA Danny Farmer 5 137 OLB Colorado St Clark Haggans 5 163 QB Tennessee Tee Martin 6 173 DL Duke Chris Combs 6 204 TE Kent Jason GavadzaCowher grabs a couple of big targets for Kordell Stewart... at 6-6 (Burress) and 6-4 (Farmer) Stewart shouldn't be missing the mark as often. If he does, Pittsburgh picked up Tee Martin for insurance. Clancy is an undersize NT who will need to be groomed. Poteat is smallish, but has good return skills and a good upside. Combs and Gavadza will fight to make the roster.
overall grade: C
CHICAGO
1 9 OLB New Mexico Brian Urlacher 2 34 SS Nebraska Mike Brown 3 69 WR Georgia Tech Dez White* 3 87 ILB Wake Forest Dustin Lyman 4 125 CB Wake Forest Reggie Austin 6 170 RB Kansas State Frank Murphy 6 174 K Michigan State Paul Edinger 7 223 DE Ohio State James Cotton 7 254 S Louisiana-Lafayette Michael Green (Mr. Irrelevant 2000)Chicago grabs Brian Urlacher from New Mexico, and that right there has the Bear brass feeling like it's a good draft. The selection of All-American safety Mike Brown will make a nice compliment to Tony Parrish. Rumor is Lyman may be tried out at TE. White and Murphy are two of the fastest guys in the draft ... So, obviously, Hatley thought the team needed a few burners to keep the defenses honest. Michigan State's Edinger will take over kicking duties. Cotton is a work out warrior. And in Michael Green the Bears land Mr. Irrelevant, again.
overall grade: C+
NY GIANTS
1 11 RB Wisconsin Ron Dayne 2 42 DL Alabama Cornelius Griffin 3 73 KR/WR Lambuth Ron Dixon 4 105 LB Penn State Brandon Short 5 140 CB Nebraska Ralph Brown II 6 177 LB Michigan Dhani Jones 7 217 DE California Jerimiah ParkerThe commitment to Dayne is Fassel's way of saying, "Hey, we are going to run, run, run." Griffin is a good addition to the defensive line, as he can play inside or out. Short is an absolute steal at no.105. He has some pure raw talent that just needs to be shaped. Brown II is a four year starter. Dhani Jones is the second linebacker steal for the Giants, he has good strength and natural cover skills. Parker is an undersided DE who will be lucky to make the team. Did not address the OL.
overall grade: B-
NY JETS
1 12 DE Tennessee Shaun Ellis 1 13 DE/OLB So. Carolina John Abraham 1 18 QB Marshall Chad Pennington 1 27 TE Virginia Anthony Becht 3 78 WR Florida State Lavernues Coles 5 143 WR So. California Windrell Hayes 6 179 DB No. Carolina St. Tony Scott 7 218 DL Utah Richard SealsTrading Keyshawn Johnson and then taking Shaun Ellis and John Abraham with your first two picks doesn't seem right. Ellis is a solid DE who can stop the run. The Jets are overloaded at OLB, so it's likely that Abraham will be asked to come off the edge. While Abraham is super athletic, nobody expected him to come off the board at 13 because of his "tweener" size. Landing Pennington as 18 was a incredible steal, while Becht should fit nicely into New York's offensive system. Getting rid of Keyshawn to pick up Lavernues Coles and Windrell Hayes is questionable, especially Coles, with his backgroud. Did not address the tackle situation.
overall grade: D
GREEN BAY
1 14 TE Miami (Fla.) Daniel "Bubba" Franks* 2 44 OL Tennessee Chad Clifton 3 74 DT Nebraska Steve Warren 4 98 OLB Ohio State Na'il Diggs* 4 114 WR Arkansas Anthony Lucas 4 126 S Ohio State Gary Berry 5 149 DE San Diego St. Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila 5 151 WR Texas Southern Joey Jamison 7 224 OL Wisconsin Mark Tauscher 7 229 DL NW Oklahoma St. Ron Moore 7 242 WR Central Florida Charles Lee 7 249 OLB Florida Eugene McCaslin 7 252 RB LSU Rondell MealeyLots of picks, lots of name talent. Franks is a perfect target for Favre. Clifton should be able to come in and compete for a starting job, as should Warren. Diggs has too much upside, so they traded up in round four to be sure they landed him. The real sleeper pick for Wolf could be his last, Rondell Mealey. Green Bay needs a back and Mealey has show flashes of being special.
overall grade: B
DENVER
1 15 CB California Deltha O'Neal 2 40 OLB Michigan Ian Gold 2 45 FS Arkansas Kenoy Kennedy 3 70 WR Texas A&M Chris Cole 4 101 DT Florida State Jerry Johnson 4 112 OL Florida Cooper Carlisle 5 154 WR Richmond Muneer Moore 6 189 RB Utah Mike Anderson 7 214 QB Notre Dame Jarious Jackson 7 246 WR Jackson St. LeRoy FieldsO'Neal was a reach at 15, but fills an immediate need. His return skills do increase his overall value. Gold could play safety or OLB, whereas Kennedy seems a bit slow. Cole is a real burner, and Moore shows signs of potential. Look for Mike Anderson, an overaged former Marine, to make an impact at fullback. Jarious Jackson, the only gold dome selected, may be asked to change positions. A few solid picks, some questionable picks.
overall grade: C-
SAN FRANCISCO
1 16 OLB Michigan St. Julian Peterson 1 24 CB Ohio State Ahmed Plummer 2 35 DE Virginia John Engelberger 2 48 DB Texas A&M Jason Webster 3 65 QB Hofstra Giovanni Carmazzi 3 86 ILB Hawaii Jeff Ulbrich 4 108 DB Furman John Keith 5 132 RB U.T.E.P. Paul Smith 5 150 DE Lenoire-Rhyne John Milem 7 212 QB Louisiana Tech Tim Rattay 7 230 TE Arkansas St. Brian JenningsThe 49ers are far from being finished. They have so many needs that it will be difficult to assess their draft until it is know what UDFA's they sign. On the surface, Peterson, Plummer, Engelberger, Ulbrich, and Smith should all make immediate contributions. Carmazzi and Rattay are Walsh's new heirs to the throne.
overall grade: Incomplete
OAKLAND
1 17 PK Florida State Sebastian Janikowski* 2 47 WR West Virginia Jerry Porter 4 107 DT Arizona State Junior Ioane 5 142 P Texas A&M Shane Lechler 7 227 TE Miami (FL) Mondriel Fulcher 7 231 DB SW Texas St. Clifton BlackThere have been more stories written about this draft alone than all others combined. But for anyone that has watched the Raiders over the last two seasons, you quickly realize ... they are only a few "special teams" plays away from making the playoffs. Janikowski will give them good field position to start the game, Lechler to give them good field position during the game, and Janikowski's "Polish Powder-keg" to (hopefully) win the game. Of the other picks only Ioane, if healthy, looks to contribute immediately.
overall grade: B-
SEATTLE
1 19 RB Alabama Shaun Alexander 1 22 OL Wisconsin Chris McIntosh 2 52 CB Virginia Tech Ike Charleton 3 80 WR Florida Darrell Jackson 4 116 LB Arizona Marcus Bell 4 119 LB Harvard Isaiah Kacyvenski 6 175 WR Marshall James Williams 6 185 DL Rowan Tim Watson 6 190 DL Mississippi St. John HilliardThe loss of Sam Adams was not addressed until late, nor was the lack of DE depth. Still Holmgren is rebuilding. Alexander is going to be a very special back in this league. He can do everything, most importantly, the little things. McIntosh should start on the right side. While Charleton and Jackson are both capable of winning starting jobs. Bell and Kacyvenski will compete in the middle.
overall grade: B
DETROIT
1 20 RT Oklahoma Stockar McDougle 2 58 OLB West Virginia Barrett Green 3 81 RB Oregon Reuben Droughns 5 145 DB Tulsa Todd Franz 6 181 DE Auburn Quinton Reese 7 253 DL Mt. San Antonio, JC Alfonzo BooneThe addition of McDougle and Droughns accentuates Bobby Ross' commitment to the run. A little surprised they didn't go after No. Carolina FB Deon Dyer, who was considered the top blocking fullback in the draft. Green could get a shot to line up along side Boyd, while Franz can play either corner or safety. For only having six picks, five are solid.
overall grade: B
KANSAS CITY
1 212 WR Jackson State Sylvester Morris 2 54 DB Oklahoma William Bartee 3 85 DB Ark-Pine Bluff Greg Wesley 4 115 RB Louisville Frank Moreau 5 153 RB Texas A&M Dante Hall 5 162 CB Louisiana-Monroe Pat Dennis 6 188 OT Boston College Darnell Alford 7 208 KR/WR Furman Desmond KitchingsThis was the most untypical Kansas City draft in a long time. They wanted a big back, when Dayne fell off the board, we expected them to go after Mike Green from Houston. Instead they picked up Frank Moreau, an I-back, from Louisville. Replacements for Reggie Tongue are Bartee and Wesley. Dennis could be a keeper at corner. Alford fell because of concerns over his weight and motivation. Hall and Kitchings will compete for the return duties, as vacated by Tamarick Vanover. Addressed needs with fringe type players.
overall grade: D
CAROLINA
1 23 CB Jackson State Rashard Anderson 2 59 S Tennessee Deon Grant 2 61 OT Arkansas Bobby Williams 3 82 OG Indiana (PA) Leander Jordon 4 120 DT Mississippi St Alvin McKinley 5 147 DE Southern U. Gillis Wilson 6 182 OL Auburn Jeno James 7 221 LB Washington Lester TownsCarolina surprised everyone by selecting the diamond-in-the-rough Rashard Anderson. Then they had the fates smiling on them when was Deon Grant unexpectedly sitting on the board towards the end of round two. Williams should contribute right away, while Jordon will have to come in and prove himself. James could be a steal at right gaurd.
overall grade: C
MINNESOTA
1 25 DT Boston College Chris Hovan 2 55 DT Wake Forest Fred Robbins 2 56 DE Maimi (FL) Michael Boireau 3 88 RB Marshall Doug Chapman 4 106 OLB Texas A&M-Commerce Antonio Wilson 4 118 S Minnesota Tyrone Carter 5 155 DB UNLV Quincy Sanders 5 165 WR Stanford Troy Walters 6 240 C San Diego St. Mike Malono 7 244 TE Texas A&M-Kingsville Giles Cole 7 248 OL So. Carolina St. Lewis KellyThe Vikings had gone and made John Randle mad ... Obviously Denny Green wanted to make amends by taking defensive linemen with their first three picks. Hovan is a stud, but Robbins and Boireau are questionable second round picks. But they don't tend to take players where everyone else would. Doug Chapman is a nice fit into this offense. Green also went after so proven playmakers, like Tyrone Carter and Troy Walters. A typical Viking draft, some winners, some losers.
overall grade: C
BUFFALO
1 26 DE Arizona State Erik Flowers 2 58 S Georgia Tech Travares Tillman 3 89 OLB Virginia Tech Corey Moore 4 121 RS/WR Tennessee St. Avion Black 5 156 FB Texas Tech Sammy Morris 6 194 DT U.T.E.P. Leif Larsen 7 233 WR Buffalo Drew Haddad 7 251 OLB Arizona DeShon PolkFlowers was the fasting rising star up to draft day. He showed in the all-star games that he has game ... and the ability to get after the quarterback. Tillman fills a need and is a very intelligent player. Sack master, Corey Moore is being brought in to show Gabe Northern how it's done. Avion Black was another last riser, his kick returns skill are his strength. With Gash cut, Morris can come in and start at fullback. Larsen was the strong man at the combine. Polk could be a sleeper, as he has decent cover skills.
overall grade: A
INDIANAPOLIS
1 28 ILB Brigham Young Rob Morris 2 54 DE Auburn Marcus Washington 3 91 CB Penn State Dave Macklin 4 122 DE Michigan Josh Williams 5 138 OG Brigham Young Matt Johnson 7 235 DT Michigan Rob Renes 7 238 CB Alabama-Birmingham Rodregis Brooks*Just the acquisition of Rob Morris already makes this team better. Since they have the big three on offense, it seemed imparative they get a leader on the defense, and Morris' style of play is lead by example. Washington could play down or OLB. Penn State's David Macklin is quite possibly the best cover corner coming out, only his size hindered his draft selection. Look for him to start in the dime. Josh Williams was a work out warrior, who will have a chance to make the team along with Michigan teammate Rob Renes. Rodregis Brooks is a junior return man who should have stayed in school.
overall grade: B
JACKSONVILLE
1 29 WR So. California R. Jay Soward 2 60 C No. Iowa Brad Meester 3 92 ILB So. Mississippi T.J. Slaughter 4 123 OT Louisiana Tech Joey Chustz 5 159 DB Georgia Southern Kiwaukee Thomas 6 196 WR Arkansas Emanuel Smith 7 236 S Colorado Erik Olson 7 241 DE Washington Rob Meier 7 243 RB Virginia Tech Shyrone Stith* 7 245 LB Illinois Danny Clark 7 247 OT Syracuse Mark BaniewiczJacksonville was expected to fill three voids with their first three picks, WR, OL, and LB. They did just that. Soward is a 4.3 fast and a dangerous return man. The selection of Meester, Chustz, and Baniewicz shows they are looking for lighter, quicker, linemen. Smith, Olson, Meier, and Clark are all capable of becoming solid NFL players. Jacksonville did their homework, as always, at it should pay off handsomely. And it looks like Stith should have played with Michael Vick one more year.
overall grade: A-
TENNESSEE
1 30 OLB Syracuse Keith Bullock 2 68 TE Florida Erron Kinney 3 93 DE Brigham Young Bryon Frisch 4 124 S Wisconsin Bobby Myers 4 128 ILB Oregon Peter Sirmon 5 135 S Michigan State Aric Morris 5 160 ILB Boston College Frank Chamberlin 6 197 DE Michigan State Robaire Smith 7 213 FB Houston Mike Green 7 237 OT Mississippi St. Wes Shivers"Exceptional athletes that are also good productive players," that's how the Tennessee brass will explain it to you when asked what they look for in draft choices. OLB Keith Bullock is a very talented player who will excel playing behind Jevon Kearse. Kinney, Frisch, Myers, Sirmon, Morris, and Smith all have nice upsides ... unfortunately all could end up getting cut too. Mike Green is a nice addition, but will have to work on his blocking skills.
overall grade: C
ST. LOUIS
1 31 RB Arizona Trung Canidate 2 62 CB Oklahoma St. Jacoby Shepard 3 94 C Virginia John St. Clair 4 104 OG Hawaii Kaulana Noa 5 139 DL U.T.E.P. Brian Young 6 198 DB Iowa Matt Bower 7 220 OL San Diego St Andrew KlineSt. Louis' draft seemed to resemble that of the NY Giants last year. Canidate in round one? Shepard in round two? Both could eventually become solid contributors, but the Rams could have either player up late in round three. St. Clair and Noa will add descent line depth. Andrew Kline could eventually be better than both.
Overall grade: D
New Orleans
2 33 DE Kansas State Darren Howard 4 96 FB Arizona State Terrelle Smith 5 131 OL Mississippi Tutan Reyes 5 158 TE Iowa Austin Wheatley 5 166 RB So. California Chad Morton 6 168 QB West Virginia Mark Bulger 6 195 DB Purdue Michael Hawthorne 6 204 WR So. Mississippi Sherrod Gideon 7 228 TE/LS Ohio State Kevin HouserFor a team that had "sold" its draft, New Orleans did a very nice job. Howard wasn't expected to fall into round two, and was a very good pick, both for need and value. Similar to the Titan draft, the rest of these players all have a nice upside ... The difference is the Titans have a difficult roster to crack, whereas all these kids should make the team just on potential alone.
overall grade: C+
Atlanta
2 37 OG/T So. California Travis Claridge 3 67 OLB Kansas State Mark Simoneau 4 100 OT Tennessee St Michael Thompson 5 134 CB Virginia Tech Anthony Midget 6 172 WR Troy State Moreno Philyaw 7 211 DB SW TX ST Darrick VaughnFor a team with few picks, it wasn't an exciting draft. They managed to address their offensive line with Claridge and Thompson. Simoneau was a bit of a surprise, as a big play receiver seemed to be a bigger need. Philyaw has potential but is still very raw. Anthony Midget is a tough corner, but better in the zone at the time.
overall grade: D
San Diego
2 43 FS Marshall Rogers Beckett 3 83 OL Kansas State Damon McIntosh 4 111 WR Miami (OH) Trevor Gaylor 4 113 DE Auburn Leonardo Carson 6 184 LB Virginia Shannon Taylor 6 203 CB Colorado Damen Wheeler 6 205 QB Florida A&M JuJuan Seider 7 222 OG Hampton Jason ThomasBobby Beathard grabbed players bursting forth with hidden talent. Beathard loves Beckett's size and toughness, and that's why he took him over Deon Grant. McIntosh has played offense and defense, the Chargers will probably move him around to see where he fits best. Gaylor is similar to Ricks. Carson and Taylor will need a fire lit under them to perform up to standard. Certainly Beathard could have done more in finding a replacement for Ryan Leaf than coming up with JuJaun Seider?
overall grade: D
New England
2 46 OT Hawaii Adrian Klemm 3 76 RB Arizona J.R. Redmond 4 127 OT Michigan State Greg Robinson-Randall 5 141 TE Boise State Dave Stachelski 5 161 DL Missouri Jeff Marriot 6 187 DB Virginia Antwan Harris 6 199 QB Michigan Tom Brady 6 201 DT Purdue David Nugent 7 226 DL New Mexico Casey Tisdale 7 239 RB Georgia Patrick PassFor a team riddled with drafting problems, this draft wasn't all lost. Klemm was a real find at no. 46. He is a natural left tackle, and should start in 2000. Redmond hasn't proven to be the wisest kid around, but he definitely has nice moves. The Patriots are hoping he can solve their running troubles. Stachelski has good strength, is a decent blocker, and his hand will get better over time. Tom Brady is a big tall quarterback that can make all the intermediate throws, but will need to work on his long ball. Patrick Pass can be an exciting return man ... and with the recent success of Terrell Davis, Robert Edwards, and Orlandis Gary, it doesn't hurt to take a back from Georgia!
overall grade: C+
Dallas
2 49 CB Tennessee Dwayne Goodrich 4 109 CB West Texas A&M Kareem Larrimore 5 144 RB Ohio State Michael Wiley 6 180 CB Florida State Mario Edwards 7 219 OLB Georgia Orantes GrantDallas has taken two overrated cornerbacks in Goodrich and Edwards. Goodrich made his reputation after shutting out Peter Warrick in the national championship game. But what most people forget is that was the fault of Florida State's back up quarterback, not the supreme coverage of Dwayne Goodrich. Mario Edwards on the other hand is not bad value for where Dallas picked him up. Edwards got burned too often last year, especially on big plays. The real gem of the bunch could be Georgia linebacker Orantes Grant. Grant flies all over the field making plays and will make an immediate impact on special teams. Wiley may be tried at wide receiver.
overall grade: D-
Tampa Bay
2 51 OG Tennessee Cosey Coleman* 3 92 ILB Maimi (FL) Nate Webster* 5 157 TE Kentucky James Whalen 6 193 S So. California David Gibson 7 234 QB Georgia Tech Joe HamiltonThe only pick that didn't make much sense is Kentucky tight end James Whalen, especially when Iowa's Austin Wheatley was still on the board. Whalen will probably either be a slot receiver or move to fullback. Otherwise, every pick is a money pick! Especially when you consider, they didn't have a first rounder, but the do have Keyshawn Johnson!
overall grade: A-
Maimi
2 53 OT Mississippi Todd Wade 3 84 CB Colorado Ben Kelly* 4 117 FB No. Carolina Deon Dyer 5 152 S So. Carolina Arturo Freeman 6 167 DE Ark-Pine Bluff Earnest Grant 7 232 DB Georgia Jeff HarrisMississippi's Todd Wade is a big athletic tackle who may be able to play both sides at the next level. He's particularly good at opening running lanes, something Miami has had trouble with over the recent years. Deon Dyer looks to be another piece to the run puzzle. Dyer was widely regarded as the best blocking fullback available. Arkansas-Pine Bluff DE Earnest Grant has a quick first step which helps him get after the quarterback. Freeman and Harris could both be special if they can manage to stay healthy. Kelly is a smallish corner who has good return skills. First pick lata in round two and did not address depth at receiver.
overall grade: C
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