Round 5

View by: Round | Player | NCAA School | Position | All Ranked Players | NFL Draft History
Round: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7
Analysis by ESPN Scouts Inc.
Round 5
PK(OVR)TEAMNAMEPOSSCHOOL
1(136)Detroit (From Dolphins through Chiefs)Kenneth MooreWRWake Forest
 Moore is an undersized receiver who doesn't have great top-end speed. But he is a fluid route-runner who catches the ball well. He is a sub package receiver who fits in as a No. 4 wideout.
2(137)Minnesota (From Rams through Packers)John David BootyQBUSC
 Booty doesn't have elite arm strength or size, but moves his feet well and is accurate, making him a perfect fit for the Vikings' West Coast offense.
3(138)AtlantaRobert JamesOLBArizona State
 James is an undersized guy who struggles when teams run at him because he isn't big or strong enough to anchor. But he is quick enough to make plays in the backfield and has the ability to develop and play in man-to-man coverage.
4(139)Denver (From Raiders)Ryan TorainRBArizona State
 Torain was slowed by ankle, knee and foot injuries last year. To make matters worse, he isn't very elusive and runs high, so he takes big hits. On the flip side, he's a no-nonsense north-south runner who excels at getting yards after contact.
5(140)Kansas CityBrandon CarrCBGrand Valley State
 Carr has good size for a corner. He has good athletic ability and decent speed, but will struggle against quicker receivers.
6(141)Carolina (From Jets)Gary BarnidgeTELouisville
 Barnidge adjusts well to passes thrown outside his frame and is big enough to develop into a productive red-zone target. Although he has the frame to get bigger, he's undersized at this point and can get driven back when lined up at the traditional tight end spot.
7(142)Chicago (From Panthers)Zackary BowmanCBNebraska
 Bowman missed all of 2006 and started just four games last year, which makes him difficult to evaluate. He is a developmental prospect who has to work on his footwork. But there is a lot to like about his blend of size and speed.
8(143)Dallas (From Bears through Bills and Jaguars)Orlando ScandrickCBBoise State
 Scandrick probably would've been better off returning for his senior year so he could work on his footwork and add some weight to his frame. On the other hand, he's fast enough to run with receivers downfield and opens his hips quickly. He also has shown a knack for blocking kicks and can make an impact in the return game.
9(144)New Orleans (From Lions)DeMario PressleyDTNorth Carolina State
 Pressley had problems staying healthy. In addition, he plays with a narrow base and gets driven off the ball at times. But he has a strong upper body to shed blocks and the closing speed to get to the quarterback.
10(145)CincinnatiJason ShirleyDTFresno State
 This is a surprising pick because Shirley comes with serious character issues. In addition, he is raw and tends to ware down quickly. Although we see this as a reach, he does possess good size and is very quick when fresh.
11(146)Detroit (From Saints)Jerome FeltonFBFurman
 Felton isn't a dominant lead blocker and will not put linebackers on their backs. He isn't an explosive open-field runner either, but is adequate in both areas. Felton can reach linebackers at the second level and is an effective short-yardage runner.
12(147)BuffaloAlvin BowenOLBIowa State
 Bowen isn't fast enough to move to safety and might lack the size to become an every-down linebacker. His instincts, motor and open-field tackling should make him a valuable reserve and special teams contributor.
13(148)DenverCarlton PowellDTVirginia Tech
 Powell lacks the closing speed to develop into an effective pass-rusher. He misses the occasional open-field tackle, but plays with good leverage and has the upper-body strength to shed blocks. He is a better run-stopper than his size would suggest.
14(149)ArizonaTim HightowerRBRichmond
 Hightower is elusive, but doesn't show a second gear in the open field, so he won't break many long runs. On the plus side, he's a tough between-the-tackles runner who shows good vision and almost always falls forward. He also catches the ball well.
15(150)Green Bay (From Vikings)Breno GiacominiOTLouisville
 Giacomini is a developmental prospect who needs to learn how to control his emotions. He needs to improve his punch, but has an excellent frame with long arms to ride edge rushers past the pocket.
16(151)HoustonFrank OkamDTTexas
 Okam is a classic underachiever. Although he has outstanding size and flashes great lateral mobility, he's extremely inconsistent. He takes far too many plays off and appears to wear down. There are also questions about his work ethic and love for the game.
17(152)Minnesota (From Eagles)Letroy GuionDTFlorida State
 Guion is a one-gap defensive tackle with an explosive first step who can make plays in the backfield. He plays to the whistle and flashes the ability to shed blocks quickly, but doesn't have great size. He struggles to anchor when teams run at him.
18(153)New England (From Buccaneers)Matt SlaterWRUCLA
 Slater went to UCLA as a wideout, got injured then moved to corner. As a result, he's raw and needs some time to work on his technique. Still, the Patriots do a great job of finding special teams players in the middle rounds, and Slater is an excellent special teams player and will fill that role in New England.
19(154)Atlanta (From Redskins)Kroy BiermannOLBMontana
 Biermann played defensive end in college, but he's not big enough to play there in the NFL. As a result, he will move to outside linebacker. He doesn't have great speed, but shows good instincts in coverage and doesn't get caught out of position.
20(155)Jacksonville (From Browns through Cowboys)Thomas WilliamsOLBUSC
 Williams is a very instinctive, smart, physical player with a mean streak. He also shows good versatility, with the ability to play all three linebacker positions. He displays excellent awareness in coverage and breaks on the ball well. He should also be able to contribute on special teams immediately. On the down side, he doesn't have great top-end speed or sideline-to-sideline range.
21(156)PittsburghDennis DixonQBOregon
 Dixon's stock dropped after he suffered a knee injury late last season. But he made great strides as a passer last season and has great speed to develop into a reserve receiver. He could be the heir to Charlie Batch, and in the meantime, could see some time as a receiver. His ability to throw the ball allows the Steelers to work in some gadget plays.
22(157)St. Louis (From Titans through Redskins)Roy SchueningOGOregon State
 Schuening doesn't have elite size, he can't change direction well in pass protection and occasionally loses his balance. It's also worth pointing out he's a relentless drive-blocker who plays with a mean streak and works to the whistle on every play.
23(158)Chicago (From Seahawks through Jaguars and Buccaneers)Kellen DavisTEMichigan State
 Davis should be a better blocker for his size and isn't a crisp route-runner. There is no doubt he has awesome potential. He is fast enough to chase balls down, has the wide frame to develop into a red-zone target and is big enough to emerge as a quality blocker.
24(159)JacksonvilleTrae WilliamsCBSouth Florida
 The biggest concern about Williams is his size. He gets pushed around by bigger wideouts and doesn't offer much in run support. On the other hand, he has the fluid hips, enough top-end speed and the ball skills to develop into a quality nickelback.
25(160)Tampa Bay (From Chargers through Patriots)Josh JohnsonQBSan Diego
 The learning curve is higher for Johnson after playing at a small school. He is going to have to learn how to read the more complicated defenses in the NFL but has tremendous potential. He has quick feet and is dangerous as a scrambler, and he rarely tucks and runs too soon. He also has a strong arm.
26(161)IndianapolisMarcus HowardOLBGeorgia
 We thought Howard would land on a 3-4 team willing to move him to outside linebacker. That said, he's also a good fit for a Cover 2 scheme like that of the Colts. Although he lacks ideal size and needs to improve his ability to defend the run, he has very good quickness and shows good closing speed when he gets a clear path to the quarterback.
27(162)NY Jets (From Packers)Erik AingeQBTennessee
 Ainge doesn't have great mobility and has only adequate arm strength, but he has the potential to develop into an excellent game manager. He makes good decisions, reads defenses well and is a leader on the field.
28(163)Seattle (From Cowboys)Owen SchmittFBWest Virginia
 Although Schmitt doesn't always play with great leverage, he's tough, has good size and possesses the lower-body strength to drive linebackers back once he gets in position. He doesn't have great speed but he is an effective short-yardage runner.
29(164)New Orleans (From Patriots)Carl NicksOTNebraska
 Nicks plays far too high and doesn't slide well in pass protection. He is a developmental prospect who will have to develop his technique before pushing for significant playing time. However, he has outstanding size and the quickness to develop into a starting right tackle.
30(165)NY GiantsJonathan GoffILBVanderbilt
 Goff lined up at middle linebacker last year but is arguably a better fit on the outside. He doesn't have great lower-body strength and takes too long to disengage from blockers. On the other hand, he has good size, shows great range and is a strong open-field tackler.
31(166)San Diego (Compensatory selection)Marcus ThomasRBUTEP
 He has good size with adequate top-end speed, but this is a serious reach in our opinion. He dances far too much in the backfield and has a tendency to carry the ball away from his frame, which makes him vulnerable to fumbling.