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Lost in the fuss regarding the lack of blue-chip talent at the top of the board is the depth that the 2005 NFL draft class has to offer. More so than any draft in the last five years, teams should find quality contributors from later rounds.

The following is a list of the 15 second-day selections who I believe will make the biggest impacts as rookies:

Jason Brown, C, North Carolina
Ravens, fourth round
Brown slipped a bit on draft weekend due to his marginal athleticism, but he's a perfect fit in the Ravens' power zone-blocking scheme. He'll serve as a versatile backup at guard and center as a rookie and should become the heir apparent to starting center Mike Flynn, who will be 31 when the season begins.

Darren Sproles, RB, Kansas State
Chargers, fourth round
Sproles lacks the size of a premier NFL back, but he's too explosive to keep off the field. Not only will he vie for the starting return specialist role for the Chargers, but he also will help ease the burden on RB LaDainian Tomlinson.

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