Round 3
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| PK(OVR) | TEAM | NAME | POS | SCHOOL |
| 1(65) | NY Jets (from Detroit) | Shonn Greene | RB | Iowa |
At 227 pounds, Greene is a powerful between-the-tackles runner who can carry a heavy load and appears to get better with each carry. He doesn't have great top-end speed, but he's quicker than he is fast and runs with good balance. Although he is an inconsistent receiver at this point he's an above-average pass-blocker for a college prospect. Complete analysis  | ||||
| 2(66) | St. Louis | Bradley Fletcher | CB | Iowa |
| Fletcher is 6-feet tall and, like we said yesterday in regard to Utah cornerback Sean Smith, corners this tall can have a hard time changing directions. In Fletcher's case, he doesn't have the burst or hip fluidity to consistently match up in man coverage. However, he does a good job masking his weaknesses with instincts. Because of his long arms he doesn't necessarily have to be in perfect position to make a play on the ball. Complete analysis | ||||
| 3(67) | Kansas City | Alex Magee | DT | Purdue |
| Magee is versatile enough to line up inside in a four-man front or outside in a three-man front. He's arguably a better fit on the outside and he'll hold up against the run better there. Although he needs to develop his arsenal of pass-rush moves, Magee's capable of improving in that area. Finally, he has lined up at fullback in short-yardage situations in high school and could possibly do that in the NFL. Complete analysis | ||||
| 4(68) | Chicago (from Seattle) | Jarron Gilbert | DT | San Jose State |
| Gilbert projects as an explosive, one-gap upfield player who can disrupt plays in the backfield. He arguably has the most potential out of all the defensive tackle prospects in this class. He's quick and fluid for a 288-pound player. He's 6-foot-5, so he can add more weight to his frame. That said, he needs to get stronger and improve his ability to anchor. We're also concerned about his inconsistent effort. Complete analysis | ||||
| 5(69) | Dallas (from Cleveland) | Jason Williams | OLB | Western Illinois |
| Williams is a small-school prospect who carries his 241 pounds very well. He has good speed for his size (6-foot-1). We really like the edge he plays with and he is a big hitter capable of separating the ball-carrier from the ball. Complete analysis | ||||
| 6(70) | Cincinnati | Michael Johnson | DE | Georgia Tech |
| Johnson has first-round talent in terms of his ability to get to the quarterback. He's quick, has excellent closing speed and has great athleticism for a 6-foot-7 prospect, running the 40 in 4.75. However, he's very thin in the hips so he's going to have problems holding up against the run. More importantly, there are concerns about his work ethic and dedication to improving his game. Complete analysis | ||||
| 7(71) | Oakland | Matt Shaughnessy | DE | Wisconsin |
| Shaughnessy isn't dominant in any one area. He lacks elite quickness and closing speed and at 266 pounds is slim for a 6-foot-5 end. He's never going to be a difference-maker along the defensive line. On the other hand, he's quick, athletic and strong enough to develop into an adequate reserve D-lineman. Complete analysis | ||||
| 8(72) | Jacksonville | Terrance Knighton | DT | Temple |
| Knighton possesses a nice blend of size, strength and athleticism to control the interior. He also has outstanding lateral movement and can be effective at getting down the line against outside runs. We believe he may need to shed a few pounds to be effective as possible as an interior player. Complete analysis | ||||
| 9(73) | Jacksonville (from Green Bay through New England) | Derek Cox | CB | William & Mary |
| Cox is a small-school prospect who flashes above-average ball skills and has the potential to develop into an effective punt return man. But we are concerned about the level of competition he faced in college and really would've liked to see him run at the combine. Complete analysis | ||||
| 10(74) | San Francisco | Glen Coffee | RB | Alabama |
| Coffee is a tough downhill runner who does a good job finishing his runs. He shows good patience and does a nice job letting his blockers get into strong position. However, Coffee doesn't show an elite burst and we have questions for his ability to hit the home run. Complete analysis | ||||
| 11(75) | Dallas (from Buffalo) | Robert Brewster | OT | Ball State |
| He showed adequate upper-body strength at the combine but it doesn't show up on film. He needs to develop into a better hand fighter. On the flip side, he moves well for a 325-pounder so there's a lot to like about his upside. Complete analysis | ||||
| 12(76) | Detroit (from New Orleans through N.Y. Jets) | DeAndre Levy | OLB | Wisconsin |
| Levy has excellent instincts and good range and gets to the ball quickly. Although he doesn't have great bulk -- he's just 236 pounds -- Levy uses his hands very well and is a much better run defender than his measurables would indicate. He does lack elite man-coverage skills, but we like his ball skills and think he can develop into a playmaker. Complete analysis | ||||
| 13(77) | Houston | Antoine Caldwell | OC | Alabama |
| He isn't the most graceful of athletes and his technique could use some polishing, but Caldwell almost always finds a way to get the job done and he plays with great tenacity. It's also worth pointing out that he was a four-year starter and team captain at the highest level of college football. Complete analysis | ||||
| 14(78) | San Diego | Louis Vasquez | OG | Texas Tech |
| Vasquez possesses rare size and plays with an aggressive, relentless attitude. Although he doesn't have the most polished footwork he plays with good balance and displays excellent use of his hands. We'd like to see him play with a lower pad level as a run-blocker. Complete analysis | ||||
| 15(79) | Pittsburgh (from Denver) | Kraig Urbik | OG | Wisconsin |
| Urbik is a blue-collar player who doesn't have the greatest athleticism but plays with an aggressive attitude. He shows good strength at the point of attack and works hard to finish blocks. However, his lack of lateral mobility brings up some concerns against quicker interior players. Complete analysis | ||||
| 16(80) | Washington | Kevin Barnes | CB | Maryland |
| Barnes possesses adequate size and is smooth in his hips, which allows him to change directions quickly. The one thing we are really impressed with is Barnes' ability to track and play the ball. However, Barnes needs to improve his physicality in run support. Complete analysis | ||||
| 17(81) | Tampa Bay | Roy Miller | DT | Texas |
| Don't expect Miller to get to the quarterback frequently in the NFL, but he is a bull-rusher who can collapse the pocket on occasion. We really like his potential as a run-stopper given his size (6-foot-1, 310 pounds) and low center of gravity, and the pride he seems to take in holding his ground. He's a player we feel will make the most of his natural ability. Complete analysis | ||||
| 18(82) | Detroit (from Dallas) | Derrick Williams | WR | Penn State |
| Williams doesn't have outstanding size but he does possess impressive athleticism. He displays a quick burst off the line of scrimmage and reaches top-end speed in an instant. He also brings strong versatility to contribute on special teams as a return man. That said, he'll need some refining at the top end of his routes because he shows too much wasted movement getting in and out of his breaks. Complete analysis | ||||
| 19(83) | New England (from N.Y. Jets through Green Bay) | Brandon Tate | WR | North Carolina |
| Tate brings excellent versatility. He can contribute immediately in the return game, shows excellent fluidity as a route-runner and is at his best catching the ball in the open field. However, we have concerns with the fact that Tate's coming off a major knee injury. Complete analysis | ||||
| 20(84) | Pittsburgh (thru Chicago through Denver) | Mike Wallace | WR | Mississippi |
| Wallace has rare speed (4.33 in the 40) that makes him a legit home-run threat. He also is able to eat up corners' cushions immediately, but he needs polishing on his overall route-running. We also have some concerns about his overall competitive edge. Complete analysis | ||||
| 21(85) | NY Giants (from Philadelphia) | Ramses Barden | WR | Cal Poly |
| Barden possess rare size for the WR position (6-foot-6, 229 pounds). He also has adequate speed considering his size. The thing we like most about him is his body control and his ability to go up and high-point the football. However, we have some slight concerns about his ability to get separation because he struggles to stay low coming out of his breaks. Complete analysis | ||||
| 22(86) | Minnesota | Asher Allen | CB | Georgia |
| Allen is slightly undersized but makes up for it with good fluidity and extremely quick closing burst. He also shows strong overall instincts which allow him to get into excellent initial position. He also has above-average open-field tackling skills. However, he'll need to improve his overall ball skills. Complete analysis | ||||
| 23(87) | Miami | Patrick Turner | WR | USC |
| Turner is a bigger receiver who lacks the quickness and fluidity to create adequate separation at the NFL level. He also lacks the top-end speed to ever be considered a home-run threat. However, he does an excellent job using his frame to shield defenders from the ball and does not drop many balls when catching within his frame. Complete analysis | ||||
| 24(88) | Baltimore | Lardarius Webb | CB | Nicholls State |
| Webb weighs just 179 pounds, which means he's going to have a hard time matching up with bigger receivers when defending the run. We also worry about him making the jump to the NFL after playing at a small school. He has excellent instincts, closes well when wideouts catch the ball in front of him and is a better tackler than his size suggests. Just as significantly, he has the potential to develop into a productive return man. Complete analysis | ||||
| 25(89) | Tennessee (from New England) | Jared Cook | TE | South Carolina |
| Cook is a one-dimensional receiver at this point. At 246 pounds, he lacks the bulk and strength to hold up against NFL defensive ends. However, he catches the ball extremely well and has the speed to develop into a deep threat. Unlike a lot of tight ends he can even produce yards after the catch. Complete analysis | ||||
| 26(90) | Atlanta | Christopher Owens | CB | San Jose State |
| Here's another example of an undersized corner who can get pushed around at times. Owens, however, is an effective drag-down tackler who can limit receivers' production after the catch. He also has the ball skills to develop into a playmaker. Complete analysis | ||||
| 27(91) | Seattle (from N.Y. Giants through Philadelphia) | Deon Butler | WR | Penn State |
| Butler has excellent top-end speed, adequate size and adequate-to-good ball skills. We also like the way he competes for the ball and is willing to throw his body around as a blocker. But he isn't big enough or strong enough to be an effective NFL blocker at this point. In addition, his speed is a bit overrated. He doesn't look as fast on film as he is on the track. Complete analysis | ||||
| 28(92) | Indianapolis | Jerraud Powers | CB | Auburn |
| Powers does a good job staying low in his backpedal and does an adequate, but not great, job of opening his hips when he's forced to turn and run. He's also strong enough to re-route receivers at the line of scrimmage, but he doesn't always play with enough of an edge. Complete analysis | ||||
| 29(93) | Carolina | Corvey Irvin | DT | Georgia |
| Irvin lacks ideal starting experience and it shows on tape. He takes too long to locate the ball and he gets caught out of position frequently. The flip side of that is he could make great strides as he gains more experience. There's reason to be believe he will improve based on the progress he made last year. Complete analysis | ||||
| 30(94) | Tennessee | Ryan Mouton | CB | Hawaii |
| Mouton shows excellent awareness and flashes the ability to make plays in coverage. He isn't afraid to step up in run support, either. The problem is he doesn't have great physical tools. He's 5-foot-9, 187 pounds and runs 4.56 in the 40. All this means he doesn't have as much upside as some of the other corner prospects in this class. Complete analysis | ||||
| 31(95) | Arizona | Rashad Johnson | S | Alabama |
| Although he's had some off-the-field issues, Johnson has excellent football character. He is a former walk-on who developed into a team captain and two-year starter. There's also a lot to like about his ball skills, instincts and ability to contribute on special teams. Complete analysis | ||||
| 32(96) | Pittsburgh | Keenan Lewis | CB | Oregon State |
| You could make the argument that Lewis is a better fit at corner because he lacks ideal fluidity getting in and out of cuts. However, we feel that he has a chance to be an excellent press corner. He plays with an edge he can deliver a violent initial punch and he does a good job opening his hips when forced to turn and run. He also has adequate speed. Complete analysis | ||||
| 33(97) | New England (Compensatory selection) | Tyrone McKenzie | OLB | South Florida |
| McKenzie reads his keys, locates the ball quickly and tackles well. He also shows good range and awareness in zone coverage. The biggest concern we have with him is that he doesn't have great top-end speed, so he's going to have a problems matching up with tight ends and backs in man coverage. He also lacks great ball skills. Complete analysis | ||||
| 34(98) | Cincinnati (Compensatory selection) | Chase Coffman | TE | Missouri |
| Coffman's biggest weakness right now is his blocking but he works at it and he has the frame to improve in this area. Although he's not a guy who can stretch the field, he's a reliable short-to-intermediate target who flashes the ability to make spectacular catches and develop into a productive red-zone target. Complete analysis | ||||
| 35(99) | Chicago (Compensatory selection) | Juaquin Iglesias | WR | Oklahoma |
| Iglesias isn't as explosive as you'd like and doesn't have great top-end speed. Making matters worse, he doesn't have the size to overcome these weaknesses and become an effective No. 2. On the other hand, you know what you're getting with Iglesias. He's a smooth route-runner who catches the ball well and gets up field, so he has some value as a sub package receiver. Complete analysis | ||||
| 36(100) | NY Giants (Compensatory selection) | Travis Beckum | TE | Wisconsin |
| Beckum's speed could jump out at you on film. He has the burst teams covet in a receiving tight end and the speed to run by most linebackers. There's also a lot to like about the way he catches the ball and he runs hard after the catch. However, there are concerns about his durability and overall toughness. Complete analysis | ||||
