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| RD | PK(OVR) | NAME | POS | SCHOOL | ||||||||
| 1 | 2(2) | |||||||||||
| | What he brings: Miller is the best edge rusher in this class. He has elite burst to turn the corner and impressive flexibility to bend back inside, and he closes on the quarterback in a flash. Miller has active hands to keep blockers off his frame, he can set blockers up inside and counter inside. He has some trouble against the run at times, but he has the toughness and upper-body strength to set the edge against tight ends. He also has the versatility to drop into coverage or rush from a two- or three-point stance, and he showed at the Senior Bowl that he is athletic enough to hold up in space. Video analysis: Todd McShay  How he fits: Fixing the defense is the top priority for John Elway and the Broncos were last in sacks a year ago with only 23. What is interesting is that they are making the transition from the 4-3 to the 3-4 and now have two undersized pass-rushers in Elvis Dumervil and Miller. Look for Miller to play OLB on first and second down because he can drop into coverage, but his best attribute may be in the Broncos' nickel package as an upfield rusher off the edge. Much like theNew York Giants, this gives them some interesting versatility in their up front pass rush. | |||||||||||
| 2 | 13(45) | |||||||||||
| | from San Fransico | |||||||||||
| | What he brings: How he fits: Safety was a huge need for the Broncos entering the draft. Offenses have really attacked this defense in the deep middle of the field and veteran Brian Dawkins lacks range at this stage of his career, while Renaldo Hill doesn't make enough plays and young Darcel McBath always seems to be hurt. | |||||||||||
| 2 | 14(46) | |||||||||||
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| | What he brings: How he fits: His versatility may be his biggest asset because he can play inside or outside, as he did in college. RTRyan Harris is a potential free agent and both starting OGs Zane Beadles and Chris Kuper are decent but Beadles was really up and down as a rookie, while Kuper was very steady. Depth is nonexistent on this OL and | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3(67) | |||||||||||
| | What he brings: How he fits: The Broncos have struggled in the 3-4 scheme and under John Fox they will likely go back to a 4-3 look, which fits their personnel. They have a lot of bodies at MLB but their best guy, Mario Haggan, was forced to play outside when Elvis Dumervil went down. So the question is, will Haggan play inside or outside? If | |||||||||||
| 4 | 11(108) | |||||||||||
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| | What he brings: Carter is a tough, physical and instinctive player who excels in run support. He has above-average ball skills but has limitations in coverage, especially man coverage. How he fits: How he fits: Safety is a critical need for the Broncos and good offenses attack them in the deep middle. Carter will be a good complement to their second-round pick Rahim Moore. One of the two will likely start as a rookie and the other should be a swing guy as a backup. Carter should help, especially in run support. | |||||||||||
| 4 | 32(129) | |||||||||||
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| | What he brings: Thomas has limited experience and is very raw overall. But he is a former basketball with upside thanks to good athleticism, body control and hands. How he fits: This is an interesting position of need for the Broncos and this could be a nice fit. Starter Daniel Grahamand backup Richard Quinn are primarily blockers and they are not much blockers in the passing game. The Broncos also have a couple of other young guys who are developmental but Thomas is a guy who they hope to develop into a pass-catching guy they can use in space. | |||||||||||
| 6 | 24(189) | |||||||||||
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| | Mohamed is an overachiever who uses instincts, technique, toughness and effort to make up for his lack of good physical tools. | |||||||||||
| 7 | 1(204) | |||||||||||
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| | Green's lack of size limits his potential a bit and he is still a work in progress as a route runner and blocker. However, Green is one of the fastest and most naturally athletic prospects in a weak TE/H-back class. | |||||||||||
| 7 | 44(247) | |||||||||||
| | Compensatory | |||||||||||
| | He has experience lining up at linebacker and he has problems anchoring against the run when he lines up at end. He?s a better fit at end where he can get stronger and develop into an effective reserve. | |||||||||||
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| 1 | 26(26) | |||||||||||
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| | What he brings: Video analysis: Todd McShay How he fits: Ironically, the Chiefs passed on some pretty good defensive players, which looked like their top needs, but getting a complementary WR to Dwayne Bowe was certainly a need. | |||||||||||
| 2 | 23(55) | |||||||||||
| | What he brings: How he fits: The Chiefs really have some concerns inside on their OL, primarily because they have so much age at OG and C and they need a good, young player to develop. | |||||||||||
| 3 | 6(70) | |||||||||||
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| 3 | 22(86) | |||||||||||
| | What he brings: Bailey could line up at left end in a four-man front or 5-technique in a three-man front. He rarely gives ground one-on-one and has the strength to be an effective two-gap player. He will never be an elite edge rusher but can get to the quarterback more often than most 5-techniques. He is a power rusher with an effective swim move and can get to the quarterback with second effort. How he fits: He is a perfect fit as a DE in the Chiefs' 3-4 defense and they already have a couple of players in Tyson Jackson and Glenn Dorsey who are decent players. While this doesn't look like a position of great need, he gives them depth and a nice rotation. | |||||||||||
| 4 | 21(118) | |||||||||||
| | What he brings: Brown lacks elite instincts and has some tightness in his hips, but he is a strong, solid tackler. He has adequate top-end speed and plays the ball aggressively. How he fits: The Chiefs have three good corners they like in Brandon Carr, Brandon Flowers and young Javier Arenas. But Carr could be lost in free agency and they need better depth. Brown could help initially in their nickel packages and on special teams. | |||||||||||
| 5 | 4(135) | |||||||||||
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| | There are concerns about Stanzi's decision making in the fourth quarter this year and his arm strength is just average, but he comes from a pro style offense and is accurate. His immediate goal is to compete with Brodie Croyle to backupMatt Cassel and without the pressure to start immediately, this is a good spot for him to develop his skills. | |||||||||||
| 5 | 9(140) | |||||||||||
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| | Miller is a reach here because he doesn't have any elite physical tools, but he does have solid intangibles and was a team captain. Flashes the ability to get to the QB with effort. | |||||||||||
| 6 | 34(199) | |||||||||||
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| | Powe doesn?t have great stamina and his ability to control his weight is a concern but he has rare upside as a nose tackle for the Chiefs. | |||||||||||
| 7 | 20(223) | |||||||||||
| | He is a developmental H-back type player who can contribute as a lead blocker and pass-catcher. | |||||||||||
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| 2 | 16(48) | |||||||||||
| | What he brings: Wisniewski is a limited athlete but has enough short-area quickness and takes good enough angles to excel on the interior. His strength is in his lower body, allowing him to root defenders off the ball when in phone-booth situations. His lack of overall balance and inability to sustain blocks are concerns. How he fits: LG Robert Gallery is on his way out and C Samson Satele could leave in free agency, which leaves a big hole inside. This is a pretty good run blocking group that struggles in pass protection and while Wisniewski is not a gifted athlete, he can really solidify the interior of a unit that really needs a makeover and he will bring toughness. | |||||||||||
| 3 | 17(81) | |||||||||||
| | What he brings: Van Dyke is a track star with excellent straight-line speed and good ball skills. He is tight in the hips, though, and has trouble limiting separation in man coverage. He also lacks great instincts. How he fits: He is a typical Raiders speed corner, but is he just a straight-line guy? Starters Nnamdi Asomugha andStanford Routt are free agents and backups Chris Johnson, Walter McFadden and Jeremy Ware are not good enough. This is a defense that plays mainly man coverage schemes and that requires special corner skills and Van Dyke gives them some insurance if this unit falls apart. | |||||||||||
| 3 | 28(92) | |||||||||||
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| | What he brings: Barksdale is a three-year starter with the arm length and first step to protect the edge when his technique is sound. Problem is, he sometimes takes too long to get set and doesn't have the foot sped to recover. He has the size and tenacity to become an effective run blocker but he is a reach here in our opinion. How he fits: RT Langston Walker is at the end of his career and also a free agent and that is where the Raiders' OL needs help. Young LT Jared Veldheer looks like the real deal and he can play either side, depending on where Barksdale fits. He could potentially become a starter in time at RT. | |||||||||||
| 4 | 16(113) | |||||||||||
| | What he brings: Chekwa has good size and speed and is solid in run support. He has adequate ball skills and his instincts and awareness are above-average, but he shows some tightness in coverage. How he fits: He is the second CB the Raiders have drafted as they anticipate losses in free agency. They could lose both starters and their backups are not elite guys. Chekwa is a typical Raiders corner as a turn-and-run speed guy who will be asked to play mostly man coverage. | |||||||||||
| 4 | 28(125) | |||||||||||
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| | What he brings: Jones has excellent top-end speed and explosiveness and brings special-teams value as a returner and cover man. He also has the hands to catch well out of the backfield and contribute on third down, though there is some concern about the competition he faced at the FCS level. How he fits: This does not look like a position of great need although he could add some depth. Darren McFadden is a solid starter but his backup Michael Bush could possibly leave in free agency. Behind that there is not a lot to get excited about. Jones doesn't have great size but he has that Al Davis speed and he also has some return ability. | |||||||||||
| 5 | 17(148) | |||||||||||
| | He is a straight-line WR who can stretch the field and shows above-average ball skills. However, he's a bit tight with his route running, which brings up concerns with his ability to consistently separate from man coverage. | |||||||||||
| 6 | 16(181) | |||||||||||
| | He has the size, frame and speed to develop into a No. 2 TE. He should be used primarily as a blocker and has to show he can develop into a pass-catcher. | |||||||||||
| 7 | 38(241) | |||||||||||
| | Compensatory | |||||||||||
| | He is a big possession-type receiver who uses his body to shield defenders and could be a quality target in the red zone. | |||||||||||
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| RD | PK(OVR) | NAME | POS | SCHOOL | ||||||||
| 1 | 18(18) | |||||||||||
| | What he brings: Liuget's biggest strength is his nonstop motor, and he plays with great pad level and leverage. He shows great initial power and a violent punch to shock and shed blockers. He can also provide some pass rush with his initial quickness and good hands. Liuget could improve his footwork and balance a bit, though, and he does not have elite skills at the point of attack. Video analysis: Todd McShay How he fits: Defensive end may be the No. 1 need for the Chargers and they likely filled it with Liuget. Both of their starters, Luis Castillo and Jacques Cesaire, are steady veteran guys but neither produce big plays and Cesaire is a free agent. This is a position that could potentially use two upgrades and they already have a solid one in Liuget who will fit in nicely with his non-stop motor. Plus, he can easily play DT when they switch to a nickel front and provide a nice inside push. | |||||||||||
| 2 | 18(50) | |||||||||||
| | What he brings: He has experience on the outside, over the slot and at free safety. He is not overly explosive but changes directions well and is at his best when facing the line in a zone look, where he can read the play and use his strong tackling to limit production. How he fits: His versatility is probably his best asset. He can play outside at CB, over the slot and he can even play at safety, but he's not really elite at any of them. He is not a turn-and-run guy and is more of a zone defender, which is really not what | |||||||||||
| 2 | 29(61) | |||||||||||
| | from NY Jets | |||||||||||
| | What he brings: Mouton showed better instincts as a senior, and is a rangy run defender who uses his foot speed to get off blocks rather than stacking and shedding blockers. He can stay on the field on third down, can hold his own in underneath coverage and flashes the ability to get to the quarterback. How he fits: Linebacker used to be a position of strength for the Chargers but it wasn't last year. Mouton has experience as an OLB in the 4-3 front on the college level, but that's not where he's projected to play because they need more explosiveness in their edge pass rush. All three of their ILBs are potential free agents and they can't keep them all, so Mouton will likely line up inside, but his versatility is a luxury. He can also help upgrade the Chargers' special teams. | |||||||||||
| 3 | 18(82) | |||||||||||
| | What he brings: Brown lacks good speed but he tempos his routes well and knows how to separate from defensive backs. He runs hard and can pick up some yards after the catch, but he won't make as many big plays in the NFL as he did in college. His height and speed are not good enough to get over the top of NFL secondaries, and he will do most of his damage underneath in the NFL. How he fits: The Chargers obviously have had a lot of chances to evaluate this guy because he's local. Injuries really devastated the Chargers' WR position in 2010, and it's amazing they posted the numbers they had with the limited players they had available. They could lose as many as three WRs in free agency and could use two new WRs, and while Brown might not be elite, Philip Rivers will like him because he'll run good routes and be a nice target. But he's not explosive. | |||||||||||
| 3 | 25(89) | |||||||||||
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| | What he brings: Wright comes with durability concerns (fractured neck in 2008) and was immature early in his career, but he developed into a leader. You'd like to see better instincts but he can turn and run to get himself out of trouble. He is also physical in run support and not afraid to smack ball carriers in the mouth. An excellent value pick at this point. How he fits: The Chargers drafted Marcus Gilchrist a round earlier and now they take Wright, who may have better cover skills if he can stay healthy. He is an excellent turn-and-run outside guy who can play on an island, which the Chargers love, and is another guy who can improve their special teams. | |||||||||||
| 6 | 18(183) | |||||||||||
| | Todman is undersized with a shifty, slashing-type of running style. He was a workhorse in college but durability in the NFL is somewhat of a concern. He also shows potential as a kick returner in the NFL. | |||||||||||
| 6 | 36(201) | |||||||||||
| | Compensatory | |||||||||||
| | Schilling has the size and tenacity to provide quality depth at guard, but he needs to get stronger and improve his footwork. | |||||||||||
| 7 | 31(234) | |||||||||||
| | Compensatory | |||||||||||
| | He is a guy who has a nose for the football and flashes adequate instincts to make plays in the backfield. Has some limitations athletically and will need to be a heavy special teams contributor early in his career. | |||||||||||
