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Defensive Players Poised for Breakout 2013 NFL Season

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Defensive Ends
Robert Quinn - St. Louis Rams
Quinn is entering his 3rd year in the NFL for the St. Louis Rams and he'll be just 23 years old. Last season he compiled 29 tackles and 10.5 sacks lining up across from DE Chris Long. I expect Quinn to possibly get 15+ sacks and force five fumbles in 2013. The Rams improved their secondary in the draft selecting S T.J. McDonald and CB Brandon McGee. CB Janoris Jenkins should be better in his 2nd year and DT Michael Brockers should be better inside giving a player like Quinn more time to get to the quarterback.

Greg Hardy - Carolina Panthers
Hardy's 2012 season went basically unnoticed so I'm including him on this list for 2013. He started in 10 of the 15 games he played in and racked up 61 tackles, 11 sacks, two forced fumbles and had a fumble recovery in 2012. Hardy should definitely have an opportunity to improve upon those numbers with the addition of rookie DT Star Lotulelei across the defensive line in 2013. Hardy is also entering the final year of his contract which is always extra motivation to perform. The 2010 6th Round draft pick is going to get paid next off-season if he does.

Chandler Jones - New England Patriots
In 2012, Jones was a defensive rookie of the year candidate until his production fell after the midway part of the season. He registered 45 tackles, six sacks and three forced fumbles. Jones didn't record a sack after week 8 in the NFL season. He was also dealing with problems in both ankles during the second half of the season and in the playoffs. He was a really raw talent entering the NFL last season and should only get better with more experience and better technique.

Kendall Reyes - San Diego Chargers
Reyes was a solid contributor last season as he racked up 28 tackles and 5.5 sacks. He is a strong and explosive player that can bench 225 pounds 36 times. Reyes is also a special athlete that can do a handspring back flip at 300 pounds. Fellow DE Corey Liuget and Reyes should be dominant duo in 2013 stuffing the run and getting pressure on quarterbacks.

Defensive Tackles
Nick Fairley - Detroit Lions
Fairley will be a full-time starter for the first time in his career this season. In 2012, Fairley registered 34 tackles, 5.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and recovered a fumble in 13 games starting in 7 of them. He was growing into a force alongside DT Ndamukong Suh before a shoulder injury ended his season. Fairley battled through a foot injury the season before and needs to prove he can stay healthy in 2013. The Lions need Fairley to step up and take over games due to the limited depth and experience across the Lions' defensive line.

Tyson Alualu - Jacksonville Jaguars
Alualu has started every game since being drafted by the Jaguars in 2010. He has been a solid pro but has yet to produce like a former Top 10 draft pick. He recorded 45 tackles, 3.5 sacks and a fumble recovery last season. With a defensive minded head coach now in Gus Bradley; Alualu should have more of an impact in games this year in Bradley's scheme.

Dontari Poe - Kansas City Chiefs
The massive 6'5'' and 350 pound nose tackle should be even better in his 2nd year with the Chiefs. Poe had 38 tackles in 2012 starting all 16 games. He is still very raw as a player and has incredible athletic ability for a guy his size. Poe was voted as the Chiefs' rookie of the year for 2012. He'll be great in 2013 for what should be a really good Kansas City Chiefs defense.

Sammie Lee Hill - Tennessee Titans
Hill could have started for plenty of teams in 2012 but was behind DT's Ndamukong Suh, Nick Fairley and Corey Williams on the depth chart in Detroit. He'll get his chance to start for the Titans entering his 5th season in the NFL. Hill racked up 15 tackles last year for the Lions starting in 3 of the 15 games he played in. He was a raw prospect coming out of Stillman College and with 4 years of NFL coaching now; Hill should be ready for full-time work for the Titans.

Outside Linebackers
Martez Wilson - New Orleans Saints

With the Saints switching to the 3-4 defense, Wilson is now in a defense where he should excel rushing the passer off the edge. Wilson is one of those freakish athletes that hasn't put it all together yet since being a 5 star recruit coming out of high school but certainly could eventually be a Pro Bowl caliber player. He has prototypical size as a 3-4 outside linebacker at 6'4'' and 252 pounds. Wilson ran a 4.49 forty, had a 36" vertical and a 10'4'' broad jump at the 2011 NFL Combine. Last season, Wilson registered 19 tackles, three sacks, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery as a situational pass rusher.

Whitney Mercilus - Houston Texans
Mercilus will replace OLB Connor Barwin in the starting lineup since Barwin left for the Eagles in free agency. The 2012 1st Round pick recorded 25 tackles, six sacks, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery last season. He isn't as athletic as Barwin was but still a very good athlete that has a high motor. Great size for a 3-4 outside linebacker at 6'4'' and 257 pounds; Mercilus led the nation in sacks (16) and forced fumbles (9) during his last season at Illinois as a defensive end.

Vontaze Burfict - Cincinnati Bengals
Burfict didn't get drafted a year ago because of major character concerns and a terrible NFL Combine running a 5.09 forty and posting a less than stellar 30" vertical. All he wanted was a chance and he got one with the Bengals and didn't look back. Burfict led the team in tackles as an undrafted rookie with 127 of them to go along with a sack and two fumble recoveries. He earned a $299,465 performance based bonus at the end of the season which was tops in the NFL. If Burfict can have a similar type season; he'll be voted into the Pro Bowl.

Bruce Carter - Dallas Cowboys
The 6'2'' and 240 pound Carter was having a very solid season until he dislocated his elbow which ended his season. He racked up 70 tackles in the 11 games he started in. Now he'll be the weakside linebacker in defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin's Tampa-2 defense. A position that former NFL linebacker Derrick Brooks more than excelled at in Tampa Bay. Carter is a perfect fit as he can run, cover out in space and comes up with power to stop the run. He has to have a big year and stay healthy if the Cowboys expect to be a good defense.

Nick Perry - Green Bay Packers
Perry should wreck havoc this season opposite of OLB Clay Matthews in 2013. In 2012, Perry's season was cut short due to a wrist injury that put him on the injured reserve list. For the 6 games he played in, Perry registered 18 tackles and two sacks. Perry is a strong, fast and explosive athlete that did 35 reps of 225 in the bench press, ran a 4.64 forty, 38.5" vertical and a 10'4'' broad jump at 6'3'' and 271 pounds during the 2012 NFL Combine. He'll be a huge upgrade over now Colts OLB Erik Walden and should get 10+ sacks if he can stay healthy.

Zach Brown - Tennessee Titans
Brown is a very fast linebacker that started in 14 of the 16 regular season games as a rookie last season. He racked up 93 tackles, 5.5 sacks, forced a fumble, recovered two fumbles and three interceptions. Two of his interceptions came against the Jaguars where he took both back for touchdowns in the final game of the year. Brown is a good key piece to the Titans defense that should be better with the additions of DT Sammie Lee Hill, SS Bernard Pollard and S George Wilson.

Inside Linebackers
Nigel Bradham - Buffalo Bills
Bradham started in 11 of the 16 games he played in 2012. He compiled 57 tackles and recovered a fumble. The Bills defense was downright awful last year at times and Bradham will move from a 4-3 outside linebacker to a 3-4 inside linebacker under new defensive coordinator Mike Pettine. Bradham was a 5 star recruit coming out of high school and has great athleticism. At the 2012 Combine, Bradham posted a 4.64 forty, 37" vertical, 10'1'' broad jump and a 4.37 twenty yard shuttle. Bradham and incoming rookie ILB Kiko Alonso need to hold their own if the Bills defense has any chance of being a Top-10 defense.

Dont'a Hightower - New England Patriots
The Patriots have arguably the best linebacker group in the NFL with Jerod Mayo, Brandon Spikes and the emerging Hightower. Hightower is a big, powerful athlete with good speed. He had a solid rookie season a year ago with 60 tackles, four sacks and two fumble recoveries. At 6'2'' and 270 pounds, Hightower is a tough block for the offense and he'll make people pay with his physical style of playing. He'll be an All-Pro soon if he keeps progressing.

Demario Davis - New York Jets
Davis is looking to fill ILB Bart Scott's shoes in 2013. Last season, Davis recorded 36 tackles and recovered a fumble while making three starts. He's a strong, fast and explosive player at 6'2'' and 235 pounds. Davis ran a 4.61 forty, did 32 reps of 225 on bench, 38.5" vertical, 10'4'' broad jump and a 4.28 twenty yard shuttle at the 2012 NFL Combine. He has very good upside and it will be good for him to play right next to ILB David Harris. The Jets defense as a whole shouldn't be too bad despite trading CB Darrelle Revis and being rebuilt. Rex Ryan is back at calling the defensive plays as well. The problem is their offense can't stay on the field.

Cornerbacks

Jimmy Smith - Baltimore Ravens
Smith has only 5 career starts in two years with the Ravens and as a former 1st Round pick; it's time for him to enter the starting lineup in 2013. He had 34 tackles and defected three passes during the 2012 season. CB Cary Williams left for Philadelphia and Smith needs to earn the starting job left over. Smith has everything that NFL teams now want in cornerbacks nowadays. Tall, fast, physical, explosive and agile. Smith has good upside and could be one of the best corners in the league if he puts it altogether.

Dre Kirkpatrick - Cincinnati Bengals
Kirkpatrick played in only 5 games as a rookie last season because he was battling through a knee injury all year. He ended up with 4 tackles on the season. Kirkpatrick should start this year and should have a solid season along with the rest of the Bengals defense. He's a very good tall athlete that has the potential to be a shutdown corner like CB Richard Sherman of the Seattle Seahawks.

Alfonzo Dennard - New England Patriots
Dennard fell all the way to the 7th Round in 2012 after deciding to punch a police officer days before the draft. He probably would have been a 2nd or 3rd Round pick before that. Dennard is only 5'10'' and 200 pounds but is a solid well rounded corner. He started in 7 of the 10 games he played in overall and made plays on defense for the Patriots. Dennard registered 35 tackles, three interceptions, seven pass break-ups and forced a fumble. He should have an even better season this upcoming season.

Prince Amukamara - New York Giants
Amukamara hasn't been the playmaking cornerback the Giants had hoped he'd be. He's had plenty of injuries already in his short career and needs to prove he can stay on the field for a 16 game season. In 2012, Amukamara compiled 53 tackles, one interception and seven pass break-ups. He has good size at 6'0'' and 207 pounds along with excellent athletic ability. Amukamara ran the forty in 4.43 seconds, had a 38" vertical, a 10'8'' broad jump and 4.08 short shuttle time at the 2011 NFL Combine. This could very well be the season where Amukamara shows he has the ball skills to be a great cornerback in the NFL.

Safeties
Harrison Smith - Minnesota Vikings
Smith had a very good rookie year with 104 tackles, one sack, three interceptions, 11 pass break-ups, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. Smith is a smooth athlete that can cover well and is good at stopping the run being a linebacker first at Notre Dame before switching to safety. He'll have to lead a young, inexperienced Viking secondary in just his 2nd year since CB Antoine Winfield is now gone with the Seattle Seahawks.

Mark Barron - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
In 2012, Barron registered 88 tackles, one interception, 10 pass deflections and forced a fumble starting in all 16 games. He is a Pro Bowl caliber safety and with the additions of CB Darrelle Revis and FS Dashon Goldson, Barron should be free to make a lot of plays for the Buccaneers. Barron comes down hard to stuff the run and has very solid coverage skills.

Major Wright - Chicago Bears
Last year, Wright started all 16 games for the Bears and piled up 71 tackles, four interceptions, eight pass break-ups, forced a fumble and recovered two other fumbles. It was his best season by far compared to his first two years with the team. Wright has decent size at 5'11'' and 206 pounds with good speed running a 4.48 forty yard dash. He's a big hitter that relies on his instincts. Wright has gotten better and better in pass coverage each year and the 2013 season looks bright for him.

Offensive Players Poised for Breakout 2013 NFL Season

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Quarterbacks

Sam Bradford - St. Louis Rams
This is a make or break year for Sam Bradford; the No. 1 overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. The Rams lost wide receivers Danny Amendola and Brandon Gibson as well as running back Steven Jackson to free agency. However, the Rams signed both TE Jared Cook and OT Jake Long who are both huge upgrades. In the NFL Draft, the Rams added weapons WR Tavon Austin, WR Stedman Bailey and RB Zac Stacy. OC/OG Barrett Jones was a steal in the 4th Round and is a possible starter. A better defense always helps a quarterback as well as the Rams added OLB Alec Ogletree and SS T.J. McDonald in the draft. The NFC West is a very tough division but I think the Rams will be much better this year after being competitive in each game last season and it starts with Bradford.

Christian Ponder - Minnesota Vikings

Ponder is entering his 3rd season in the NFL and supposedly it's the season where a quarterback either improves a lot or doesn't. The Vikings traded their best offensive weapon WR Percy Harvin to Seattle but replaced him with WR Greg Jennings to give Ponder a good No. 1 receiver. Then of course there is RB Adrian Peterson who is the best running back in the league who can take a lot of pressure off of Ponder as well as TE Kyle Rudolph. The Vikings' offensive line is one of the best in the NFL and they added depth at guard in the 2013 NFL Draft. Speaking of the NFL Draft, I believe the Vikings had the best draft of any team getting another offensive weapon for Ponder in WR Cordarrelle Patterson. They also improved every level of the defense selecting DT Sharrif Floyd, CB Xavier Rhodes, OLB Gerald Hodges and ILB Michael Mauti. Ponder needs to become a more consistent quarterback and I believe he'll take that next step in 2013.

Ryan Tannehill - Miami Dolphins

The Dolphins went all out for Ryan Tannehill in free agency signing WR Mike Wallace and WR Brandon Gibson. They also signed TE Dustin Keller who is solid. For the defense, the Dolphins also went nuts in free agency signing MLB Daniel Ellerbe, OLB Philip Wheeler and CB Brent Grimes. The Dolphins still have a big question mark at left tackle but I did like their draft with the selections of DE Dion Jordan, CB Jamar Taylor, OG Dallas Thomas, TE Dion Sims and RB Mike Gillislee. Tannehill improved throughout the 2012 season and still has plenty of upside to improve even more in 2013 with the added weapons that the Dolphins surrounded him with.

Running Backs
Lamar Miller - Miami Dolphins
With RB Reggie Bush gone, I expect Lamar Miller to be the guy in Miami's backfield as he is simply the better running back between him and RB Daniel Thomas. Last season Miller ran for 250 yards on 51 carries (4.9 yards per carry) and a rushing touchdown. He's a fan favorite coming out of The "U" and runs a 4.4 forty and should have been a 2nd Round selection in the 2012 NFL Draft but wasn't selected until the 4th Round. Miller also has excellent hands out of the backfield and so the Dolphins should be fine at running back despite letting Bush sign with the Detroit Lions.

Trent Richardson - Cleveland Browns
Entering his second year, Richardson should be 100% healthy after playing through a left knee injury and a painful rib injury. In 2012, Richardson had a very good season despite playing injured rushing for 950 yards on 267 carries (3.6 yards per carry) and 11 rushing touchdowns. He also caught 51 passes for another 367 yards. Being healthy will be great for Richardson but even better depends on the development of QB Brandon Weeden so Richardson doesn't have to run against eight defenders in the box.

Ryan Williams - Arizona Cardinals
Williams has had a very rough start to his NFL career ending up on injured reserve in his first two seasons with the Cardinals. He is still only 23 years old though with plenty of talent and was running behind the worst offensive line in the NFL in 2012. Williams carried the ball 58 times for 164 yards (2.8 yards per carry) last season. He'll be sharing the backfield with RB Rashard Mendenhall in 2013 but could easily by pass him on the depth chart once the season starts. The Cardinals drafted OG's Jonathan Cooper and Earl Watford to improve the run game and this year Williams should benefit as long as he can stay healthy.

David Wilson - New York Giants
Wilson is one of the most electrifying players in the NFL but was in the dog house for the majority of 2012 for fumbling. He was excellent as a kickoff returner and set the New York Giants record for all-purpose yards in a single game with 327 yards. 227 return yards and 100 yards rushing against the Saints where he had a kickoff return for a touchdown and two rushing touchdowns. Wilson is a very explosive player and will likely be the starter in 2013 after the Giants released RB Ahmad Bradshaw in the off-season. Wilson will look to improve upon his 2012 season in which he ran for 358 yards on 71 carries (5.0 yards per carry) and four touchdowns.

Fullback
Greg Jones - Houston Texans
Jones has always been a solid NFL fullback and had a big part in RB Maurice Jones-Drew's success while he was with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Now Jones has the responsibility of being the lead blocker for RB Arian Foster and he should drastically help Foster's average per carry numbers back into the 5.0 range. Maybe this is the year Jones gets the recognition he deserves and is voted into the Pro Bowl entering his 10th season.

Wide Receivers
Tommy Streeter - Baltimore Ravens
Streeter didn't play in 2012 after being placed on injured reserve before the season for his rookie year. The former 6th Round pick has all the ability to eventually become the starter opposite of WR Torrey Smith. Streeter is 6'5'' and 220 pound athlete that runs the forty yard dash in 4.40 seconds. The Ravens didn't draft a wide receiver until the 7th Round (Aaron Mellette) which should allow Streeter to be at least the No. 3 wide receiver because wide receivers Tandon Doss and David Reed just aren't good at all.

Stephen Hill - New York Jets
Hill was extremely raw entering his rookie season and ended up with only 21 receptions for 252 yards (12.0 yards per catch) and three touchdowns. He also missed several games due to injury. Like Streeter, Hill has all the upside in the world to be a very good receiver at 6'4'' and 215 pounds while also running a 4.36 forty. The 2012 2nd Round draft pick certainly has to step it up in 2013 and should as long as WR Santonio Holmes comes back healthy and the quarterback isn't Mark Sanchez. Hill has a bright future and could be the next great NFL WR to come out of Georgia Tech after Calvin Johnson and Demaryius Thomas.

Denarius Moore - Oakland Raiders
Moore is the No. 1 receiver in Oakland now after the Raiders decided to cut bait with Darrius Heyward-Bey. Oakland also lost TE Brandon Myers to the Giants in free agency. He had a respectable year in 2012 catching 51 passes for 741 yards (14.5 yards per catch) and seven touchdowns. Once again in 2013, the Raiders will likely be playing from behind and Moore should get the majority of the targets from either QB Matt Flynn or Terrelle Pryor.

Alshon Jeffery - Chicago Bears
Jeffery registered 24 catches for 367 yards (15.3 yards per catch) and three touchdowns last season for the Bears in his rookie year. Jeffery should have a much better season under head coach Marc Trestman's offense and should develop into the go-to guy for QB Jay Cutler outside of WR Brandon Marshall. The offensive line should also be much improved with the signing of OT Jermon Bushrod and drafting OG Kyle Long in the 1st Round to give Cutler much more time to throw the ball.

Danny Amendola - New England Patriots
Amendola is another player on the list that just needs to stay healthy. The Patriots are making the transfer from one former Texas Tech Red Raider Wes Welker to another in Amendola. With QB Tom Brady, Amendola should get plenty of targets from the slot and will more than likely have at least 90 catches this season if he can stay healthy. In 2012, Amendola still had 63 catches for 666 yards (10.8 yards per catch) and three touchdowns despite missing five games.

Mohamed Sanu - Cincinnati Bengals
Sanu is a pure possession receiver that should complement WR A.J. Green well in 2013. Sanu was starting to finish last season strong until breaking his foot and ending the season on injured reserve. He had 16 catches for 154 yards (9.6 yards per catch) and four touchdowns. Sanu also threw for a touchdown pass out of the Wildcat which was something he did plenty of at Rutgers. Sanu will have a solid season for the Bengals and should emerge as a reliable option for QB Andy Dalton.

Darrius Heyward-Bey - Indianapolis Colts
At Oakland, Heyward-Bey can be labeled as a bust because he has yet played to his draft position which was No. 7 overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. He never should have drafted that high in the first place though. Heyward-Bey had an OK year for the Raiders last season with 41 catches for 606 yards (14.8 yards per catch) and five touchdowns. Now he gets a fresh start in 2013 with the Indianapolis Colts and gets to catch passes from QB Andrew Luck. Heyward-Bey will also finally have a mentor in WR Reggie Wayne to help him become a more polished receiver in terms of his route running and reading defenses.

Tight Ends
Martellus Bennett - Chicago Bears
Bennett finally got his chance to start in 2012 for the Giants after several years backing up TE Jason Witten for the Cowboys and had a very good year. He ended up with 55 catches for 626 yards (11.4 yards per catch) and five touchdowns. After a year with the Giants, he signed with the Bears who haven't had a good tight end since Greg Olsen was there. With the Bears, Bennett gives Cutler another option other than Brandon Marshall and a big redzone target at 6'6'' and 265 pounds. I think Bennett will certainly have better numbers than a year ago with the Giants.

Coby Fleener - Indianapolis Colts
Fleener sort of played second fiddle to the other rookie tight end in Dwayne Allen last year with the Colts recording 19 less catches than the guy he was drafted ahead of. Fleener registered 26 catches and 281 yards (10.8 yards per catch) and two touchdowns as a rookie in 2012. Fleener is the mush better athlete between him and Allen being able to run a 4.5 forty and having a 37" vertical jump. He should have a better season in 2013 especially since QB Andrew Luck was also his quarterback at Stanford. They need to get on the same page.

Delanie Walker - Tennessee Titans
The undersized Delanie Walker will get his shot to start this season for the Titans after several seasons backing up TE Vernon Davis in San Francisco. As an H-Back, Walker recorded 21 catches for 344 yards (16. 4 yards per catch) and three touchdowns. The Titans are hoping Walker can replace TE Jared Cook who left for the big money that the St. Louis Rams gave him. With QB Jake Locker hopefully taking that next step in entering his 3rd season; Walker should get plenty more opportunities to make plays.

Offensive Lineman
David DeCastro - Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers' 2012 1st Round pick started in just 3 games after injuring his knee in the preseason. DeCastro will be vital for the run game and running backs Jonathan Dwyer and Le'Veon Bell's success. The Steelers offensive line needs to play well in order for QB Ben Roethlisberger to stay healthy all season.

Riley Reiff - Detroit Lions
Reiff will step in at left tackle this season after OT Jeff Backus retired and the Lions decided not to draft a tackle. Reiff played mostly as a tight end last year because the Lions offensive line was awful in creating holes for the running backs all year. The Lions hope Reiff is the guy at left tackle and the guy to protect QB Matthew Stafford's blindside especially facing pass rushers Julius Peppers, Jared Allen and Clay Matthews twice a year.

Derek Sherrod - Green Bay Packers
Sherrod was the Packers' 1st Round pick in 2011 and has yet to start a game because he hasn't been healthy. He should be able to beat out OT Marshall Newhouse for the right tackle spot in 2013 and help pave the way for Green Bay's new stable of running backs in Eddie Lacy and Johnathan Franklin as well as helping QB Aaron Rodgers stay upright.

Jason Fox - Detroit Lions
Fox is a former 4th Round pick for the Lions back in 2010 and has a great chance to start at right tackle replacing OT Gosder Cherilus who signed a big contract with the Indianapolis Colts. The problem is that he has had injuries during the 2010 and 2011 seasons but was healthy all of last season finally. He'll be competing with OT Corey Hilliard but should be able to win the job at right tackle.

Peter Konz - Atlanta Falcons
With Todd McClure retiring after the 2012 season, the center job is now Konz's to make the calls at the line of scrimmage for the Falcons. Konz did a pretty good job last season at right guard.

2013 NFL Draft: Final Grades

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Draft pick grades are composed of value by pick, need, trades, best available by position and overall. Final grades are an overall composition of Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3 grades for every team that can be seen from earlier posts.

NFC EAST

NEW YORK GIANTS
1 (19). Justin Pugh OT/OG, Syracuse (D-)
2 (49). Johnathan Hankins DT, Ohio State (A-)
3 (81). Damontre Moore DE, Texas A&M (A+)
4 (110). Ryan Nassib QB, Syracuse (B-)
5 (152). Cooper Taylor SS, Richmond (D+)
7 (225). Eric Herman OG, Ohio (B+)
7 (253). Michael Cox RB, Massachusetts (D)
2013 NFL Draft Grade: C

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
1 (4). Lane Johnson OT, Oklahoma (A-)
2 (35). Zach Ertz TE, Stanford (B)
3 (67). Bennie Logan DT, LSU (B)
4 (98). Matt Barkley QB, USC (A)
5 (136). Earl Wolff S, North Carolina State (B-)
7 (212). Joe Krugar DE, Utah (C+)
7 (218). Jordan Poyer CB, Oregon State (A+)
7 (239). David King DE, Oklahoma (C)

2013 NFL Draft Grade: B

DALLAS COWBOYS
1 (31). Travis Frederick OC, Wisconsin (F)
2 (47). Gavin Escobar TE, San Diego State (D-)
3 (74). Terrance Williams WR, Baylor (B+)
3 (80). J.J. Wilcox SS, Georgia Southern (B-)
4 (114). B.W. Webb CB, William & Mary (A-)
5 (151). Joseph Randle RB, Oklahoma State (A+)
6 (185). DeVonte Holloman OLB, South Carolina (A-)
2013 NFL Draft Grade: C+

WASHINGTON REDKSINS
2 (51). David Amerson CB, North Carolina State (B)
3 (85). Jordan Reed TE, Florida (B+)
4 (119). Phillip Thomas FS, Fresno State (B+)
5 (154). Chris Thompson RB, Florida State (D-)
5 (162). Brandon Jenkins DE, Florida State (A+)
6 (191). Bacarri Rambo FS, Georgia (A+)
7 (228). Jawan Jamison RB, Rutgers (A+)
2013 NFL Draft Grade: A-

NFC WEST

ARIZONA CARDINALS
1 (7). Jonathan Cooper OG, North Carolina (B+)
2 (45). Kevin Minter ILB, LSU (A)
3 (69). Tyrann Mathieu CB/FS, LSU (D)
4 (103). Alex Okafor DE, Texas (A+)
4 (116). Earl Watford OG, James Madison (C-)
5 (140). Stepfan Taylor RB, Stanford (B+)
6 (174). Ryan Swope WR, Texas A&M (A)
6 (187). Andre Ellington RB, Clemson (A+)
7 (219). D.C. Jefferson TE, Rutgers (D+)
2013 NFL Draft Grade: B+

SAN FRANCICO 49ERS
1 (18). Eric Reid FS, LSU (C)
2 (40). Tank Carradine DE, Florida State (A)
2 (55). Vance McDonald TE, Rice (B)
3 (88). Corey Lemonier OLB, Auburn (B+)
4 (128). Quinton Patton WR, Louisiana Tech (A+)
4 (131). Marcus Lattimore RB, South Carolina (A)
5 (157). Quinton Dial DE, Alabama (D)
6 (180). Nick Moody OLB, Florida State (D-)
7 (237). B.J. Daniels QB, South Florida (F)
7 (246). Carter Bykowski OT, Iowa State (D-)
7 (252). Marcus Cooper CB, Rutgers (F)
2013 NFL Draft Grade: C+

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
2 (62). Christine Michael RB, Texas A&M (C-)
3 (87). Jordan Hill DT, Penn State (C)
4 (123). Chris Harper WR, Kansas State (D)
5 (137). Jesse Williams NT, Alabama (A+)
5 (138). Tharold Simon CB, LSU (C)
5 (158). Luke Willson TE, Rice (F)
6 (194). Spencer Ware RB, LSU (F)
7 (220). Ryan Seymour OG, Vanderbilt (F)
7 (231). Ty Powell OLB, Harding (A)
7 (241). Jared Smith DT, New Hampshire (A)
7 (242). Michael Bowie OT, Northeastern State (F)
2013 NFL Draft Grade: C

ST. LOUIS RAMS
1 (8). Tavon Austin WR, West Virginia (B+)
1 (30). Alec Ogletree ILB, Georgia (A+)
3 (71). T.J. McDonald SS, USC (B-)
3 (92). Stedman Bailey WR, West Virginia (B+)
4 (113). Barrett Jones OC/OG, Alabama (A+)
5 (149). Brandon McGee CB, Miami (Fla.) (C+)
5 (160). Zac Stacy RB, Vanderbilt (B-)
2013 NFL Draft Grade: B+

NFC NORTH

GREEN BAY PACKERS
1 (26). Datone Jones DE, UCLA (A)
2 (61). Eddie Lacy RB, Alabama (A+)
4 (109). David Bakhtiari OT, Colorado (B+)
4 (122). J.C. Tretter OG, Cornell (C+)
4 (125). Johnathan Franklin RB, UCLA (A-)
5 (159). Micah Hyde CB, Iowa (C-)
5 (167). Josh Boyd DT, Mississippi State (B-)
6 (193). Nathan Palmer OLB, Illinois State (F)
7 (216). Charles Johnson WR, Grand Valley State (B+)
7 (224). Kevin Dorsey WR, Maryland (F)
7 (232). Sam Barrington ILB, South Florida (C-)
2013 NFL Draft Grade: A-

CHICAGO BEARS
1 (20). Kyle Long OG, Oregon (D)
2 (50). Jonathan Bostic ILB, Florida (C)
4 (117). Khaseem Greene OLB, Rutgers (A+)
5 (163). Jordan Mills OT, Louisiana Tech (A)
6 (188). Cornelius Washington DE, Georgia (A+)
7 (236). Marquess Wilson WR, Washington State (A+)
2013 NFL Draft Grade: B-

MINNESOTA VIKINGS
1 (23). Sharrif Floyd DT, Florida (A+)
1 (25). Xavier Rhodes CB, Florida State (A+)
1 (29). Cordarrelle Patterson WR, Tennessee (A)
4 (120). Gerald Hodges OLB, Penn State (B+)
5 (155). Jeff Locke P, UCLA (D+)
6 (196). Jeff Baca OG, UCLA (B-)
7 (213). Michael Mauti ILB, Penn State (A+)
7 (214). Travis Bond OG, North Carolina (B-)
7 (229). Everett Dawkins DT, Florida State (A+)
2013 NFL Draft Grade: A

DETROIT LIONS
1 (5). Ezekiel Ansah DE, BYU (A-)
2 (36). Darius Slay CB, Mississippi State (B)
3 (65). Larry Warford OG, Kentucky (A)
4 (132). Devin Taylor DE, South Carolina (A)
5 (165). Sam Martin P, Appalachian State (C)
6 (171). Corey Fuller WR, Virginia Tech (C)
6 (199). Theo Riddick OW, Notre Dame (D)
7 (211). Michael Williams TE, Alabama (C+)
7 (245). Brandon Hepburn ILB, Florida A&M (C+)
2013 NFL Draft Grade: B

NFC SOUTH

ATLANTA FALCONS
1 (22). Desmond Trufant CB, Washington (B+)
2 (60). Robert Alford CB, Southeastern Louisiana (B+)
4 (127). Malliciah Goodman DE, Clemson (B)
4 (133). Levine Toilolo TE, Stanford (B)
5 (153). Stansly Maponga DE, TCU (B+)
7 (243). Kemal Ishmael S, UCF (F)
7 (244). Zeke Motta SS, Notre Dame (D)
7 (249). Sean Renfree QB, Duke (C-)
2013 NFL Draft Grade: B-

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
1 (15). Kenny Vaccaro FS, Texas (A-)
3 (75). Terron Armstead OT, Arkansas-Pine Bluff (A)
3 (82). John Jenkins NT, Georgia (A)
5 (144). Kenny Stills WR, Oklahoma (A-)
6 (183). Rufus Johnson DE, Tarleton State (D+)
2013 NFL Draft Grade: C+

CAROLINA PANTHERS
1 (14). Star Lotulelei DT, Utah (A+)
2 (44). Kawann Short DT, Purdue (A-)
4 (108). Edmund Kugbila OG, Valdosta State (D-)
5 (148). A.J. Klein ILB, Iowa State (B+)
6 (182). Kenjon Barner RB, Oregon (B+)
2013 NFL Draft Grade: B

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
2 (43). Johnthan Banks CB, Mississippi State (B+)
3 (73). Mike Glennon QB, North Carolina State (A-)
4 (100). Akeem Spence DT, Illinois (B+)
4 (126). William Gholston DE, Michigan State (A-)
5 (147). Steven Means OLB, Buffalo (F)
6 (189). Mike James RB, Miami (Fla.) (D-)
2013 NFL Draft Grade: B+

AFC EAST

NEW YORK JETS
1 (9). Dee Milliner CB, Alabama (B+)
1 (13). Sheldon Richardson DT, Missouri (C+)
2 (39). Geno Smith QB, West Virginia (B+)
3 (72). Brian Winters OG, Kent State (B+)
5 (141). Oday Aboushi OG/OT, Virginia (A)
6 (178). William Campbell OG/DT, Michigan (D)
7 (215). Tommy Bohanon FB, Wake Forest (B)
2013 NFL Draft Grade: B

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
2 (52). Jamie Collins OLB, Southern Mississippi (A-)
2 (59). Aaron Dobson WR, Marshall (C+)
3 (83). Logan Ryan CB, Rutgers (B+)
3 (91). Duron Harmon S, Rutgers (F-)
4 (102). Josh Boyce WR, TCU (D+)
7 (226). Michael Buchanan DE, Illinois (A+)
7 (235). Steve Beauharnais ILB, Rutgers (A-)
2013 NFL Draft Grade: C+

MIAMI DOLPHINS
1 (3). Dion Jordan DE, Oregon (B+)
2 (54). Jamar Taylor CB, Boise State (A)
3 (77). Dallas Thomas OG, Tennessee (A)
3 (93). Will Davis CB, Utah State (C+)
4 (104). Jelani Jenkins OLB, Florida (B)
4 (106). Dion Sims TE, Michigan State (A-)
5 (164). Mike Gillislee RB, Florida (A-)
5 (166). Caleb Sturgis K, Florida (C-)
7 (250). Don Jones S, Arkansas State (C-)
2013 NFL Draft Grade: B+

BUFFALO BILLS
1 (16). E.J. Manuel QB, Florida State (B)
2 (41). Robert Woods WR, USC (B+)
2 (46). Kiko Alonso ILB, Oregon (D+)
3 (78). Marquise Goodwin WR, Texas (D+)
4 (105). Duke Williams S, Nevada (B-)
5 (143). Jonathan Meeks S, Clemson (F)
6 (177). Dustin Hopkins K, Florida State (B-)
7 (222). Chris Gragg TE, Arkansas (B)
2013 NFL Draft Grade: C+

AFC WEST

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
1 (1). Eric Fisher OT, Central Michigan (A-)
3 (63). Travis Kelce TE, Cincinnati (B+)
3 (96). Knile Davis RB, Arkansas (A)
4 (99). Nico Johnson ILB, Alabama (B-)
5 (134). Sanders Commings CB, Georgia (C)
6 (170). Eric Kush OC, California (Pa.) (D-)
6 (204). Braden Wilson FB, Kansas State (F)
7 (207). Mike Catapano DE, Princeton (D+)
2013 NFL Draft Grade: B-

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
1 (11). D.J. Fluker OT, Alabama (B-)
2 (38). Manti Te'o ILB, Notre Dame (A-)
3 (76). Keenan Allen WR, California (A+)
5 (145). Steve Williams CB, California (B)
6 (179). Tourek Williams DE, FIU (C-)
7 (221). Brad Sorensen QB, Southern Utah (C+)
2013 NFL Draft Grade: B

DENVER BRONCOS
1 (28). Sylvester Williams DT, North Carolina (A-)
2 (58). Montee Ball RB, Wisconsin (B-)
3 (90). Kayvon Webster CB, South Florida (F)
5 (146). Quanterus Smith DE, Western Kentucky (B)
5 (161). Tavarres King WR, Georgia (B)
6 (173). Vinston Painter OT, Virginia Tech (A)
7 (234). Zac Dysert QB, Miami (OH) (A+)
2013 NFL Draft Grade: B

OAKLAND RAIDERS
1 (12). D.J. Hayden CB, Houston (B+)
2 (42). Menelik Watson OT, Florida State (A+)
3 (66). Sio Moore OLB, Connecticut (B+)
4 (112). Tyler Wilson QB, Arkansas (A-)
6 (172). Nick Kasa TE, Colorado (A-)
6 (181). Latavius Murray RB, UCF (B-)
6 (184). Mychal Rivera TE, Tennessee (B-)
6 (205). Stacy McGee DT, Oklahoma (C)
7 (209). Brice Butler WR, San Diego State (D)
7 (233). David Bass DE, Missouri Western (A-)
2013 NFL Draft Grade: B+

AFC NORTH

PITTSBURGH STEELERS
1 (17). Jarvis Jones OLB, Georgia (A)
2 (48). Le'Veon Bell RB, Michigan State (B-)
3 (79). Markus Wheaton WR, Oregon State (B+)
4 (111). Shamarko Thomas SS, Syracuse (A)
4 (115). Landry Jones QB, Oklahoma (B+)
5 (150). Terry Hawthorne CB, Illinois (B)
6 (186). Justin Brown WR, Oklahoma (C-)
6 (206). Vince Williams ILB, Florida State (C+)
7 (223). Nick Williams DT, Samford (B)
2013 NFL Draft Grade: B+

BALTIMORE RAVENS
1 (32). Matt Elam SS, Florida (A-)
2 (56). Arthur Brown ILB, Kansas State (A)
3 (94). Brandon Williams NT, Missouri Southern State (B+)
4 (129). John Simon DE, Ohio State (A-)
4 (130). Kyle Juszczyk FB, Harvard (B-)
5 (168). Rick Wagner OT, Wisconsin (B)
6 (200). Kapron Lewis-Moore DT, Notre Dame (D-)
6 (203). Ryan Jensen OG, Colorado State-Pueblo (B-)
7 (238). Aaron Mellette WR, Elon (A)
7 (247). Marc Anthony CB, California (B+)
2013 NFL Draft Grade: A-

CLEVELAND BROWNS
1 (6). Barkevious Mingo OLB, LSU (B)
3 (68). Leon McFadden CB, San Diego State (C-)
6 (175). Jamoris Slaughter S, Notre Dame (F)
7 (217). Armonty Bryant DE, East Central (Okla.) (C+)
7 (227). Garrett Gilkey OG, Chadron State (A)
2013 NFL Draft Grade: C+

CINCINNATI BENGALS
1 (21). Tyler Eifert TE, Notre Dame (A)
2 (37). Giovani Bernard RB, North Carolina (B+)
2 (53). Margus Hunt DE, SMU (A-)
3 (84). Shawn Williams SS, Georgia (B)
4 (118). Sean Porter OLB, Texas A&M (A-)
5 (156). Tanner Hawkinson OT, Kansas (C-)
6 (190). Rex Burkhead RB, Nebraska (D+)
6 (197). Cobi Hamilton WR, Arkansas (A)
7 (240). Reid Fragel OT, Ohio State (A)
7 (251). T.J. Johnson OC, South Carolina (D+)

2013 NFL Draft Grade: A-

AFC SOUTH

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
1 (24). Bjoern Werner DE, Florida State (C+)
3 (86). Hugh Thornton OG, Illinois (C-)
4 (121). Khaled Holmes OC, USC (B)
5 (139). Montori Hughes NT, Tennessee-Martin (B)
6 (192). John Boyett S, Oregon (D+)
7 (230). Kerwynn Williams RB, Utah State (B+)
7 (254). Justice Cunningham TE, South Carolina (D-)
2013 NFL Draft Grade: C+

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
1 (2). Luke Joeckel OT, Texas A&M (A-)
2 (33). Johnathan Cyprien SS, FIU (B-)
3 (64). Dwayne Gratz CB, Connecticut (C+)
4 (101). Ace Sanders WR, South Carolina (C)
5 (135). Denard Robinson OW, Michigan (B)
6 (169). Josh Evans FS, Florida (B-)
7 (208). Jeremy Harris CB, New Mexico State (D-)
7 (210). Demetrius McCray CB, Appalachian State (D)
2013 NFL Draft Grade: B-

TENNESSEE TITANS
1 (10). Chance Warmack OG, Alabama (A)
2 (34). Justin Hunter WR, Tennessee (A-)
3 (70). Blidi Wreh-Wilson CB, Connecticut (B+)
3 (97). Zaviar Gooden OLB, Missouri (C+)
4 (107). Brian Schwenke OC, California (A)
5 (142). Lavar Edwards DE, LSU (B-)
6 (202). Khalid Wooten CB, Nevada (C+)
7 (248). Daimion Stafford S, Nebraska (C+)
2013 NFL Draft Grade: B+

HOUSTON TEXANS
1 (27). DeAndre Hopkins WR, Clemson (C+)
2 (57). D.J. Swearinger SS, South Carolina (C)
3 (89). Brennan Williams OT, North Carolina (A-)
3 (95). Sam Montgomery DE, LSU (A)
4 (124). Trevardo Williams OLB, Connecticut (A)
6 (176). David Quessenberry OT, San Jose State (B+)
6 (195). Alan Bonner WR, Jacksonville State (F)
6 (198). Chris Jones DT, Bowling Green State (D)
6 (201). Ryan Griffin TE, Connecticut (F)
2013 NFL Draft Grade: B-

DRAFT WINNERS

Minnesota Vikings, Washington Redskins, Green Bay Packers, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals

DRAFT LOSERS

Seattle Seahawks, New York Giants, Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots, Indianapolis Colts, Dallas Cowboys, Cleveland Browns, New Orleans Saints, San Francisco 49ers

2013 NFL Draft: Day 3 Pick and Team Grades

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4th Round

98. Philadelphia Eagles: Matt Barkley QB, USC, Pick Grade: A
99. Kansas City Chiefs: Nico Johnson ILB, Alabama, Pick Grade: B-
100. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Akeem Spence DT, Illinois, Pick Grade: B+
101. Jacksonville Jaguars: Ace Sanders WR, South Carolina, Pick Grade: C
102. New England Patriots: Josh Boyce WR, TCU, Pick Grade: D+
103. Arizona Cardinals: Alex Okafor DE, Texas, Pick Grade: A+
104. Miami Dolphins: Jelani Jenkins OLB, Florida, Pick Grade: B
105. Buffalo Bills: Duke Williams S, Nevada, Pick Grade: B-
106. Miami Dolphins: Dion Sims TE, Michigan State, Pick Grade: A-
107. Tennessee Titans: Brian Schwenke OC, California, Pick Grade: A
108. Carolina Panthers: Edmund Kugbila OG, Valdosta State, Pick Grade: D-
109. Green Bay Packers: David Bakhtiari OT, Colorado, Pick Grade: B+
110. New York Giants: Ryan Nassib QB, Syracuse, Pick Grade: B-
111. Pittsburgh Steelers: Shamarko Thomas SS, Syracuse, Pick Grade: A
112. Oakland Raiders: Tyler Wilson QB, Arkansas, Pick Grade: A-
113. St. Louis Rams: Barrett Jones OC/OG, Alabama, Pick Grade: A+
114. Dallas Cowboys: B.W. Webb CB, William & Mary, Pick Grade: A-
115. Pittsburgh Steelers: Landry Jones QB, Oklahoma, Pick Grade: B+
116. Arizona Cardinals: Earl Watford OG, James Madison, Pick Grade: C-
117. Chicago Bears: Khaseem Greene OLB, Rutgers, Pick Grade: A+
118. Cincinnati Bengals: Sean Porter OLB, Texas A&M, Pick Grade: A-
119. Washington Redskins: Phillip Thomas FS, Fresno State, Pick Grade: B+
120. Minnesota Vikings: Gerald Hodges OLB, Penn State, Pick Grade: B+
121. Indianapolis Colts: Khaled Holmes OC, USC, Pick Grade: B
122. Green Bay Packers: J.C. Tretter OG, Cornell, Pick Grade: C+
123. Seattle Seahawks: Chris Harper WR, Kansas State, Pick Grade: D
124. Houston Texans: Trevardo Williams OLB, Connecticut, Pick Grade: A
125. Green Bay Packers: Johnathan Franklin RB, UCLA, Pick Grade: A-
126. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: William Gholston DE, Michigan State, Pick Grade: A-
127. Atlanta Falcons: Malliciah Goodman DE, Clemson, Pick Grade: B
128. San Francisco 49ers: Quinton Patton WR, Louisiana Tech, Pick Grade: A+
129. Baltimore Ravens: John Simon DE, Ohio State, Pick Grade: A-
130. Baltimore Ravens: Kyle Juszczyk FB, Harvard, Pick Grade: B-
131. San Francisco 49ers: Marcus Lattimore RB, South Carolina, Pick Grade: A
132. Detroit Lions: Devin Taylor DE, South Carolina, Pick Grade: A
133. Atlanta Falcons: Levine Toilolo TE, Stanford, Pick Grade: B

5th Round

134. Kansas City Chiefs: Sanders Commings CB, Georgia, Pick Grade: C
135. Jacksonville Jaguars: Denard Robinson OW, Michigan, Pick Grade: B
136. Philadelphia Eagles: Earl Wolff S, North Carolina State, Pick Grade: B-
137. Seattle Seahawks: Jesse Williams NT, Alabama, Pick Grade: A+
138. Seattle Seahawks: Tharold Simon CB, LSU, Pick Grade: C
139. Indianapolis Colts: Montori Hughes NT, Tennessee-Martin, Pick Grade: B
140. Arizona Cardinals: Stepfan Taylor RB, Stanford, Pick Grade: B+
141. New York Jets: Oday Aboushi OT/OG, Virginia, Pick Grade: A
142. Tennessee Titans: Lavar Edwards DE, LSU, Pick Grade: B-
143. Buffalo Bills: Jonathan Meeks S, Clemson, Pick Grade: F
144. New Orleans Saints: Kenny Stills WR, Oklahoma, Pick Grade: A-
145. San Diego Chargers: Steve Williams CB, California, Pick Grade: B
146. Denver Broncos: Quanterus Smith DE, Western Kentucky, Pick Grade: B
147. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Steven Means OLB, Buffalo, Pick Grade: F
148. Carolina Panthers: A.J. Klein ILB, Iowa State, Pick Grade: B+
149. St. Louis Rams: Brandon McGee CB, Miami (Fla.), Pick Grade: C+
150. Pittsburgh Steelers: Terry Hawthorne CB, Illinois, Pick Grade: B
151. Dallas Cowboys: Joseph Randle RB, Oklahoma State, Pick Grade: A+
152. New York Giants: Cooper Taylor SS, Richmond, Pick Grade: D+
153. Atlanta Falcons: Stansly Maponga DE, TCU, Pick Grade: B+
154. Washington Redskins: Chris Thompson RB, Florida State, Pick Grade: D-
155. Minnesota Vikings: Jeff Locke P, UCLA, Pick Grade: D+
156. Cincinnati Bengals: Tanner Hawkinson OT, Kansas, Pick Grade: C-
157. San Francisco 49ers: Quinton Dial DE, Alabama, Pick Grade: D
158. Seattle Seahawks: Luke Willson TE, Rice, Pick Grade: F
159. Green Bay Packers: Micah Hyde CB, Iowa, Pick Grade: C-
160. St. Louis Rams: Zac Stacy RB, Vanderbilt, Pick Grade: B-
161. Denver Broncos: Tavarres King WR, Georgia, Pick Grade: B
162. Washington Redskins: Brandon Jenkins DE, Florida State, Pick Grade: A+
163. Chicago Bears: Jordan Mills OT, Louisiana Tech, Pick Grade: A
164. Miami Dolphins: Mike Gillislee RB, Florida, Pick Grade: A-
165. Detroit Lions: Sam Martin P, Appalachian State, Pick Grade: C
166. Miami Dolphins: Caleb Sturgis K, Florida, Pick Grade: C-
167. Green Bay Packers: Josh Boyd DT, Mississippi State, Pick Grade: B-
168. Baltimore Ravens: Rick Wagner OT, Wisconsin, Pick Grade: B

6th Round

169. Jacksonville Jaguars: Josh Evans S, Florida, Pick Grade: B-
170. Kansas City Chiefs: Eric Kush OC, California (Pa.), Pick Grade: D-
171. Detroit Lions: Corey Fuller WR, Virginia Tech, Pick Grade: C
172. Oakland Raiders: Nick Kasa TE, Colorado, Pick Grade: A-
173. Denver Broncos: Vinston Painter OT, Virginia Tech, Pick Grade: A
174. Arizona Cardinals: Ryan Swope WR, Texas A&M, Pick Grade: A
175. Cleveland Browns: Jamoris Slaughter S, Notre Dame, Pick Grade: F
176. Houston Texans: David Quessenberry OT, San Jose State, Pick Grade: B+
177. Buffalo Bills: Dustin Hopkins K, Florida State, Pick Grade: B-
178. New York Jets: William Campbell DT/OG, Pick Grade: D
179. San Diego Chargers: Tourek Williams DE, FIU, Pick Grade: C-
180. San Francisco 49ers: Nick Moody OLB, Florida State, Pick Grade: D-
181. Oakland Raiders: Latavius Murray RB, UCF, Pick Grade: B-
182. Carolina Panthers: Kenjon Barner RB, Oregon, Pick Grade: B+
183. New Orleans Saints: Rufus Johnson DE/OLB, Tarleton State, Pick Grade: D+
184. Oakland Raiders: Mychal Rivera TE, Tennessee, Pick Grade: B-
185. Dallas Cowboys: DeVonte Holloman OLB, South Carolina, Pick Grade: A-
186. Pittsburgh Steelers: Justin Brown WR, Oklahoma, Pick Grade: C-
187. Arizona Cardinals: Andre Ellington RB, Clemson, Pick Grade: A+
188. Chicago Bears: Cornelius Washington DE, Georgia, Pick Grade: A+
189. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Mike James RB, Miami (Fla.), Pick Grade: D-
190. Cincinnati Bengals: Rex Burkhead RB, Nebraska, Pick Grade: D+
191. Washington Redskins: Bacarri Rambo FS, Georgia, Pick Grade: A+
192. Indianapolis Colts: John Boyett S, Oregon, Pick Grade: D+
193. Green Bay Packers: Nathan Palmer OLB, Illinois State, Pick Grade: F
194. Seattle Seahawks: Spencer Ware RB, LSU, Pick Grade: F
195. Houston Texans: Alan Bonner WR, Jacksonville State, Pick Grade: F
196. Minnesota Vikings: Jeff Baca OG, UCLA, Pick Grade: B-
197. Cincinnati Bengals: Cobi Hamilton WR, Arkansas, Pick Grade: A
198. Houston Texans: Chris Jones DT, Bowling Green State, Pick Grade: D
199. Detroit Lions: Theo Riddick RB/WR, Notre Dame, Pick Grade: D
200. Baltimore Ravens: Kapron Lewis-Moore DT, Notre Dame, Pick Grade: D-
201. Houston Texans: Ryan Griffin TE, Connecticut, Pick Grade: F
202. Tennessee Titans: Khalid Wooten CB, Nevada, Pick Grade: C+
203. Baltimore Ravens: Ryan Jensen OG, Colorado-State-Pueblo, Pick Grade: B-
204. Kansas City Chiefs: Braden Wilson FB, Kansas State, Pick Grade: F
205. Oakland Raiders: Stacy McGee DT, Oklahoma, Pick Grade: C
206. Pittsburgh Steelers: Vince Williams ILB, Florida State, Pick Grade: C+

7th Round

207. Kansas City Chiefs: Mike Catapano DE, Princeton, Pick Grade: D+
208. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jeremy Harris CB, New Mexico State, Pick Grade: D-
209. Oakland Raiders: Brice Butler WR, San Diego State, Pick Grade: D
210. Jacksonville Jaguars: Demetrius McCray CB, App. State, Pick Grade: D
211. Detroit Lions: Michael Williams TE, Alabama, Pick Grade: C+
212. Philadelphia Eagles: Joe Krugar DE, Utah, Pick Grade: C+
213. Minnesota Vikings: Michael Mauti ILB, Penn State, Pick Grade: A+
214. Minnesota Vikings: Travis Bond OG, North Carolina, Pick Grade: B-
215. New York Jets: Tommy Bohanon FB, Wake Forest, Pick Grade: B
216. Green Bay Packers: Charles Johnson WR, Grand Valley State, Pick Grade: B+
217. Cleveland Browns: Armonty Bryant DE, East Central (Okla.), Pick Grade: C+
218. Philadelphia Eagles: Jordan Poyer CB, Oregon State, Pick Grade: A+
219. Arizona Cardinals: D.C. Jefferson TE, Rutgers, Pick Grade: D+
220. Seattle Seahawks: Ryan Seymour OG, Vanderbilt, Pick Grade: F
221. San Diego Chargers: Brad Sorensen QB, Southern Utah, Pick Grade: C+
222. Buffalo Bills: Chris Gragg TE, Arkansas, Pick Grade: B
223. Pittsburgh Steelers: Nick Williams DT, Samford, Pick Grade: B
224. Green Bay Packers: Kevin Dorsey WR, Maryland, Pick Grade: F
225. New York Giants: Eric Herman OG, Ohio, Pick Grade: B+
226. New England Patriots: Michael Buchanan DE, Illinois, Pick Grade: A+
227. Cleveland Browns: Garrett Gilkey OG, Chadron State, Pick Grade: A
228. Washington Redskins: Jawan Jamison RB, Rutgers, Pick Grade: A+
229. Minnesota Vikings: Everett Dawkins DT, Florida State, Pick Grade: A+
230. Indianapolis Colts: Kerwynn Williams RB, Utah State, Pick Grade: B+
231. Seattle Seahawks: Ty Powell OLB, Harding, Pick Grade: A
232. Green Bay Packers: Sam Barrington ILB, South Florida, Pick Grade: C-
233. Oakland Raiders: David Bass DE, Missouri Western, Pick Grade: A-
234. Denver Broncos: Zac Dysert QB, Miami (OH), Pick Grade: A+
235. New England Patriots: Steve Beauharnais ILB, Rutgers, Pick Grade: A-
236. Chicago Bears: Marquess Wilson WR, Washington State, Pick Grade: A+
237. San Francisco 49ers: B.J. Daniels QB, South Florida, Pick Grade: F
238. Baltimore Ravens: Aaron Mellette WR, Elon, Pick Grade: A
239. Philadelphia Eagles: David King DE, Oklahoma, Pick Grade: C
240. Cincinnati Bengals: Reid Fragel OT, Ohio State, Pick Grade: A
241. Seattle Seahawks: Jared Smith DT, New Hampshire, Pick Grade: A
242. Seattle Seahawks: Michael Bowie OT, Northeastern State, Pick Grade: F
243. Atlanta Falcons: Kemal Ishmael S, UCF, Pick Grade: F
244. Atlanta Falcons: Zeke Motta SS, Notre Dame, Pick Grade: D
245. Detroit Lions: Brandon Hepburn ILB, Florida A&M, Pick Grade: C+
246. San Francisco 49ers: Carter Bykowski OT, Iowa State, Pick Grade: D-
247. Baltimore Ravens: Marc Anthony CB, California, Pick Grade: B+
248. Tennessee Titans: Daimion Stafford S, Nebraska, Pick Grade: C+
249. Atlanta Falcons: Sean Renfree QB, Duke, Pick Grade: C-
250. Miami Dolphins: Don Jones S, Arkansas, Pick Grade: C-
251. Cincinnati Bengals: T.J. Johnson OC, South Carolina, Pick Grade: D+
252. San Francisco 49ers: Marcus Cooper CB, Rutgers, Pick Grade: F
253. New York Giants: Michael Cox RB, Massachusetts, Pick Grade: D
254. Indianapolis Colts: Justice Cunningham TE, South Carolina, Pick Grade: D-

Day 3 Team Grades

Arizona Cardinals: A-

Atlanta Falcons: C

Baltimore Ravens: B

Buffalo Bills: C+

Carolina Panthers: D

Chicago Bears: A+

Cincinnati Bengals: B

Cleveland Browns: D+

Dallas Cowboys: A-

Denver Broncos: B+

Detroit Lions: C+

Green Bay Packers: C

Houston Texans: C+

Indianapolis Colts: B-

Jacksonville Jaguars: C+

Kansas City Chiefs: C-

Miami Dolphins: B-

Minnesota Vikings: B+

New England Patriots: D+

New York Giants: C

New York Jets: B-

New Orleans Saints: C

Oakland Raiders: B-

Philadelphia Eagles: B

Pittsburgh Steelers: B

St. Louis Rams: B

San Diego Chargers: C+

San Francisco 49ers: C-

Seattle Seahawks: C-

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: C

Tennessee Titans: B

Washington Redskins: A

2013 NFL Draft: Day 2 Pick and Team Grades

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2nd Round

33. Jacksonville Jaguars - Johnathan Cyprien SS, FIU, Pick Grade: B-
34. Tennessee Titans - Justin Hunter WR, Tennessee, Pick Grade: A-
35. Philadelphia Eagles - Zach Ertz TE, Stanford, Pick Grade: B
36. Detroit Lions - Darius Slay CB, Mississippi State, Pick Grade: B
37. Cincinnati Bengals - Giovani Bernard RB, North Carolina, Pick Grade: B+
38. San Diego Chargers - Manti Te'o ILB, Notre Dame, Pick Grade: A-
39. New York Jets - Geno Smith QB, West Virginia, Pick Grade: B+
40. San Francisco 49ers - Cornellius Carradine DE, Florida State, Pick Grade: A
41. Buffalo Bills - Robert Woods WR, USC, Pick Grade: B+
42. Oakland Raiders - Menelik Watson OT, Florida State, Pick Grade: A+
43. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - John Banks CB, Mississippi State, Pick Grade: B+
44. Carolina Panthers - Kawann Short DT, Purdue, Pick Grade: A-
45. Arizona Cardinals - Kevin Minter ILB, LSU, Pick Grade: A
46. Buffalo Bills - Kiko Alonso ILB, Oregon, Pick Grade: D+
47. Dallas Cowboys - Gavin Escobar TE, San Diego State, Pick Grade: D-
48. Pittsburgh Steelers - Le'Veon Bell RB, Michigan State, Pick Grade: B-
49. New York Giants - Johnathan Hankins DT, Ohio State, Pick Grade: A-
50. Chicago Bears - Jonathan Bostic ILB, Florida, Pick Grade: C
51. Washington Redskins - David Amerson CB, North Carolina State, Pick Grade: B
52. New England Patriots - Jamie Collins OLB, Southern Mississippi, Pick Grade: A-
53. Cincinnati Bengals - Margus Hunt DE, SMU, Pick Grade: A-
54. Miami Dolphins - Jamar Taylor CB, Boise State, Pick Grade: A
55. San Francisco 49ers - Vance McDonald TE, Rice, Pick Grade: B
56. Baltimore Ravens - Arthur Brown ILB, Kansas State, Pick Grade: A
57. Houston Texans - D.J. Swearinger SS, South Carolina, Pick Grade: C
58. Denver Broncos - Montee Ball RB, Wisconsin, Pick Grade: B-
59. New England Patriots - Aaron Dobson WR, Marshall, Pick Grade: C+
60. Atlanta Falcons - Robert Alford CB, Southeastern Louisiana, Pick Grade: B+
61. Green Bay Packers - Eddie Lacy RB, Alabama, Pick Grade: A+
62. Seattle Seahawks - Christine Michael RB, Texas A&M, Pick Grade: C-

3rd Round

63. Kansas City Chiefs - Travis Kelce TE, Cincinnati, Pick Grade: B+
64. Jacksonville Jaguars - Dwayne Gratz CB, Connecticut, Pick Grade: C+
65. Detroit Lions - Larry Warford OG, Kentucky, Pick Grade: A
66. Oakland Raiders - Sio Moore OLB, Connecticut, Pick Grade: B+
67. Philadelphia Eagles - Bennie Logan DT, LSU, Pick Grade: B
68. Cleveland Browns - Leon McFadden CB, San Diego State, Pick Grade: C-
69. Arizona Cardinals - Tyrann Mathieu CB, LSU, Pick Grade: D
70. Tennessee Titans - Blidi Wreh-Wilson CB, Connecticut, Pick Grade: B+
71. St. Louis Rams - T.J. McDonald SS, USC, Pick Grade: B-
72. New York Jets - Brian Winters OG, Kent State, Pick Grade: B+
73. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Mike Glennon QB, N.C. State, Pick Grade: A-
74. Dallas Cowboys - Terrance Williams WR, Baylor, Pick Grade: B+
75. New Orleans Saints - Terron Armstead OT, Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Pick Grade: A
76. San Diego Chargers - Keenan Allen WR, California, Pick Grade: A+
77. Miami Dolphins - Dallas Thomas OG, Tennessee, Pick Grade: A
78. Buffalo Bills - Marquise Goodwin WR, Texas, Pick Grade: D+
79. Pittsburgh Steelers - Markus Wheaton WR, Oregon State, Pick Grade: B+
80. Dallas Cowboys - J.J. Wilcox SS, Georgia Southern, Pick Grade: B-
81. New York Giants - Damontre Moore DE, Texas A&M, Pick Grade: A+
82. New Orleans Saints - John Jenkins NT, Georgia, Pick Grade: A
83. New England Patriots - Logan Ryan CB, Rutgers, Pick Grade: B+
84. Cincinnati Bengals - Shawn Williams SS, Georgia, Pick Grade: B
85. Washington Redskins - Jordan Reed TE, Florida, Pick Grade: B+
86. Indianapolis Colts - Hugh Thornton OG, Illinois, Pick Grade: C-
87. Seattle Seahawks - Jordan Hill DT, Penn State, Pick Grade: C
88. San Francisco 49ers - Corey Lemonier, Auburn, Pick Grade: B+
89. Houston Texans - Brennan Williams OT, North Carolina, Pick Grade: A-
90. Denver Broncos - Kayvon Webster CB, South Florida, Pick Grade: F
91. New England Patriots - Duron Harmon S, Rutgers, Pick Grade: F-
92. St. Louis Rams - Stedman Bailey WR, West Virginia, Pick Grade: B+
93. Miami Dolphins - Will Davis CB, Utah State, Pick Grade: C+
94. Baltimore Ravens - Brandon Williams NT, MSSU, Pick Grade: B+
95. Houston Texans - Sam Montgomery DE, LSU, Pick Grade: A
96. Kansas City Chiefs - Knile Davis RB, Arkansas, Pick Grade: A
97. Tennessee Titans - Zaviar Gooden OLB, Missouri, Pick Grade: C+

Day 2 Team Grades

Arizona Cardinals: B-

Atlanta Falcons: B

Baltimore Ravens: A-

Buffalo Bills: C-

Carolina Panthers: B+

Chicago Bears: C+

Cincinnati Bengals: B+

Cleveland Browns: C+

Dallas Cowboys: C+

Denver Broncos: D+

Detroit Lions: B+

Green Bay Packers: A+

Houston Texans: B+

Indianapolis Colts: C+

Jacksonville Jaguars: B-

Kansas City Chiefs: B+

Miami Dolphins: B+

Minnesota Vikings: A (Picks were used for Cordarrelle Patterson)

New England Patriots: B-

New York Giants: A

New York Jets: B+

New Orleans Saints: C (Forfeited 2nd Round Pick)

Oakland Raiders: A

Philadelphia Eagles: B

Pittsburgh Steelers: B

St. Louis Rams: B

San Diego Chargers: A

San Francisco 49ers: B+

Seattle Seahawks: C-

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: B+

Tennessee Titans: B

Washington Redskins: B+

2013 NFL Draft: Day 1 Team Grades

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1. Kansas City Chiefs - Eric Fisher OT, Central Michigan: Overall Rank (No. 2)
The Chiefs picked the offensive tackle Fisher who is nastier and probably has more upside than Luke Joeckel. Fisher should be an All-Pro and be a fixture at left tackle for the next 10 years. Solid first pick for Head Coach Andy Reid to work with even though the competition Fisher faced in college wasn't great.

Team Grade: A-

2. Jacksonville Jaguars - Luke Joeckel OT, Texas A&M: Overall Rank (No. 1)
Joeckel is the best player in the draft I think and he stonewalled opposing defensive ends all year with the Aggies. I think it was the right move to make and it is a pretty safe pick. Joeckel will immediately help the offense in pass protection for whoever is the Jaguars QB next year. Joeckel should also provide RB Maurice Jones-Drew bigger holes to run through.

Team Grade: A-

3. Miami Dolphins - Dion Jordan DE, Oregon: Overall Rank (No. 7)
The Miami Dolphins traded up from No. 12 overall to get Jordan who will need to gain a good 20 pounds and wreck havoc opposite of DE Cameron Wake. Jordan is raw but already has good football awareness. He also hustles to the football and makes plays on defense which the Dolphins need someone like that to do. It was a surprise pick because many thought they traded up to get OT Lane Johnson but the Dolphins got a potential future star.

Team Grade: B+

4. Philadelphia Eagles - Lane Johnson OT, Oklahoma: Overall Rank (No. 5)
The Eagles drafted the freakish athletic tackle in Lane Johnson who should fit right in Head Coach Chip Kelly's offense and the tempo. Johnson is a very raw prospect who has a high ceiling that could either be an All-Pro or a complete bust. Johnson had great weeks at the Senior Bowl and the Combine though.

Team Grade: A-

5. Detroit Lions - Ezekiel Ansah DE, BYU: Overall Rank (No. 6)
Ansah is an athletic freak that the Lions are hoping turns into the next Jason Pierre-Paul. They are going to need Ansah to produce this season with the lack of depth at defensive end. DE Lawrence Jackson also just signed with the Vikings. Ansah needs to learn quick and win the one-on-one battles with DT's Nick Fairley and Ndamukong Suh taking double teams.

Team Grade: A-

6. Cleveland Browns - Barkevious Mingo OLB, LSU: Overall Rank (No. 15)
Mingo should be a very good OLB in the 3-4 defense for the Browns. Paul Krugar and him need to generate sacks. However, they passed on a good corner that would have paired nicely with CB Joe Haden and I think they could have added a Jonathan Cooper or Chance Warmack to help RB Trent Richardson and whoever will be the QB next season. I get it though that a 3-4 OLB is probably more valuable than a cornerback or guard.

Team Grade: B

7. Arizona Cardinals - Jonathan Cooper OG, North Carolina: Overall Rank (No. 16)
The Cardinals made a solid selection in Cooper who is more athletic than OG Chance Warmack. He is an upgrade for the Cardinals' terrible offensive line. This was a worst case scenario for the Cardinals and they picked the guy for their offense.

Team Grade: B+

8. St. Louis Rams - Tavon Austin WR, West Virginia: Overall Rank (No. 17)
The Rams traded up from No. 16 with Buffalo to select the most electric offensive weapon in the NFL Draft. Austin gives the Rams a threat from the slot and in the backfield as a running back to help relieve the losses of WR Danny Amendola to the Patriots and Steven Jackson to the Falcons. QB Sam Bradford needs all the weapons he can get.

Pick Grade: B+

9. New York Jets - Dee Milliner CB, Alabama: Overall Rank: (No. 12)
Milliner is a good value selection and he fills a need for the Jets at No. 9 overall. The Darrelle Revis trade happened and Milliner will be able to be a good corner in the NFL. He's also learned from the best at Alabama from coach Nick Saban. I don't see much upside with Milliner and he has an injury past but he will be a solid pro.

Pick Grade: B+

10. Tennessee Titans - Chance Warmack OG, Alabama: Overall Rank: (No. 8)
RB Chris Johnson has said that he wants the Titans to draft some offensive lineman. The Titans GM agreed and has said they will upgrade the interior of the offensive line. The Titans have replaced the retired Steve Hutchinson with Andy Levitre during free agency. The GM did what he said he was going to do and Warmack is a very good run blocker to open up holes for RB's Chris Johnson and Shonn Greene.

Team Grade: A

11. San Diego Chargers - D.J. Fluker OT, Alabama: Overall Rank: (No. 22)
Fluker will be a good right tackle for the Chargers and slightly reached for him I think. It was maybe a reach they had to do though as the Chargers' offensive line is in shambles. QB Philip Rivers needs time to throw and RB Ryan Mathews really struggled last season.

Team Grade: B-

12. Oakland Raiders - D.J. Hayden CB, Houston: Overall Rank: (No. 39)
After trading down from No. 3 overall to No. 12 with DT Sharrif Floyd still available I thought the Raiders were geniuses for a moment until they picked D.J. Hayden. Hayden was Mike Mayock's No. 1 cornerback though and he has a very good story so hopefully he succeeds in Oakland. Hayden has good upside, speed and hips. Getting a high 2nd Round pick in the trade helps the grade.

Team Grade: B+

13. New York Jets - Sheldon Richardson DT, Missouri: Overall Rank (No. 19)
The Jets made a puzzeling pick here. Richardson is a really good player and all but DT Star Lotulelei would have been the better pick if they wanted a 3-4 DE. Star could have also played NT. Richardson should still be a solid player opposite DE Muhammed Wilkerson. Richardson will also be used as an interior pass rusher when New York does go to four defensive lineman sets.

Pick Grade: C+
Team Grade: B-

14. Carolina Panthers - Star Lotulelei DT, Utah: Overall Rank (No. 3)
The Panthers made the first excellent value pick of the draft by selecting Star Lotulelei who will be that run stuffing defensive tackle that Carolina missed last season. He's just a very powerful player who will do wonders for ILB Luke Kuechly in 2013.

Team Grade: A+

15. New Orleans Saints - Kenny Vaccaro FS, Texas: Overall Rank (No. 20)
The Saints secondary was an embarrassment in 2012 and that's an understatement. Roman Harper and Malcolm Jenkins were awful and Vaccaro is a huge upgrade. Vaccaro improves the secondary and he gives the Saints a player they can move around on defense to make plays. Vaccaro can cover receivers in space and can come up and stop the run very well.

Team Grade: A-

16. Buffalo Bills - E.J. Manuel QB, Florida State: Overall Rank (No. 37)
Manuel is the best QB in the draft in my opinion and so I applaud the Bills. Manuel has excellent upside and I think his character and intangibles are a step above the rest of the QB class. He has that "it" factor for me and I believe he can be that guy the Bills haven't had since Jim Kelly. Is it a reach? Yes but at least the Bills traded down. Now they need to surround Manuel with more talent on offense other than WR Stevie Johnson and RB C.J. Spiller.

Team Grade: B

17. Pittsburgh Steelers - Jarvis Jones OLB - Georgia: Overall Rank (No. 10)
The Steelers found a replacement for OLB James Harrison and got younger on defense by drafting Jones who is a defensive playmaker. Jones is a Top 10 talent that fell because of doubts about his work ethic and his poor Pro Day results.

Team Grade: A

18. San Francisco 49ers - Eric Reid FS, LSU: Overall Rank: (No. 46)
Reid is a really good football player but at No. 18, I think it was too high to take him after trading up to get him even though they ripped off Jerry Jones' Cowboys only letting go of their late 3rd Round pick. Reid does fill a hole on the 49ers defense after Dashon Goldson left for Tampa. This could be a really good pick if Reid plays to his potential. Something he didn't do last season at LSU.

Team Grade: C

19. New York Giants - Justin Pugh OG/OT, Syracuse: Overall Rank (No. 76)
Awful selection by the Giants but it fills a need. Better picks would have been DE Bjoern Werner or one of the top corners left like CB Xavier Rhodes and CB Desmond Trufant. I think Pugh is very overrated and shouldn't have been selected until the 3rd Round.

Team Grade: D-

20. Chicago Bears - Kyle Long OG/OT, Oregon: Overall Rank (No. 65)
Surprise. Surprise. The Bears reached for the second straight year in the 1st Round. Long comes with good bloodlines but isn't worth a 1st Round pick. I actually had Long going to the Bears at No. 50 overall in my mock draft. At least QB Jay Cutler will have one less excuse to use if he starts struggling.

Team Grade: D

21. Cincinnati Bengals - Tyler Eifert TE, Notre Dame: Overall Rank (No. 18)
Eifert is a really good pick for the Bengals and he gives QB Andy Dalton another weapon on offense which he needs because he's not that great of a quarterback. Eifert is a versatile TE that will be a match-up nightmare for NFL teams. TE Jermaine Gresham and Eifert should be a great tight end combo.

Team Grade: A

22. Atlanta Falcons - Desmond Trufant CB, Washington: Overall Rank (No. 24)
The Falcons addressed their biggest need in the draft by moving up to pick No. 22 from pick No. 30 to take CB Desmond Trufant. Trufant looked good throughout the draft process including the Senior Bowl and Scouting Combine.

Team Grade: B+

23. Minnesota Vikings - Sharrif Floyd DT, Florida: Overall Rank (No. 4)
Steal of the 1st Round easily after many thought that Floyd would go No. 3 overall to the Raiders. The Vikings needed a defensive tackle next to aging DT Kevin Williams and Sharrif Floyd will be that player. Sharrif allows for DE Jared Allen to have more opportunities for game changing sacks. The Vikings now have one of the best defensive lines in the NFL again. Warren Sapp has given his endorsement.

Pick Grade: A+

24. Indianapolis Colts - Bjoern Werner DE, Florida State: Overall Rank (No. 9)
I like the value of this selection but from a fit stand point, it doesn't make sense. Werner doesn't fit as a 3-4 OLB and will likely struggle in space and in coverage in the NFL. Very poor selection and I don't think Werner will succeed in this defense.

Team Grade: C+

25. Minnesota Vikings - Xavier Rhodes CB, Florida State: Overall Rank (No. 11)
The Vikings grabbed a cornerback being in a division that is stacked with great wide receivers like Calvin Johnson, Brandon Marshall and Jordy Nelson. Rhodes is a tall, long corner that is physical. He was also my No. 1 cornerback in the draft for those reasons and for the reasons that he is fast with a 40.5" vertical. This was another steal for the Vikings.

Pick Grade: A+

26. Green Bay Packers - Datone Jones DE, UCLA: Overall Rank (No. 23)
Jones fits the Packers defense very well as a 3-4 defensive end who can cause chaos in the backfield. Jones had 19 tackles for loss last season for UCLA by playing with great pad level and leverage. He's versatile and was a great leader at UCLA. The Packers made a solid selection with the powerful defensive end.

Team Grade: A

27. Houston Texans - DeAndre Hopkins WR, Clemson: Overall Rank (No. 36)
I don't like this pick when WR Cordarrelle Patterson and WR Justin Hunter are both on the board. Hopkins might end up being better than both of those guys but I doubt it. He also probably trashed the hotel room at the Combine. Hopkins did put up excellent numbers last year for Clemson and does have great hands. He better produce with All-Pro WR Andre Johnson lining up on the other side.

Team Grade: C+

28. Denver Broncos - Sylvester Williams DT, North Carolina: Overall Rank (No. 25)
Williams is a good run stuffing defensive tackle and he is an upgrade over both of their starters last year. He has good upside not playing football until high school. Sylvester has a great story about his journey to the NFL and will work for what he gets. Williams will be a key piece to Denver's front-7 that features Von Miller.

Team Grade: A-

29. Minnesota Vikings - Cordarrelle Patterson WR, Tenn: Overall Rank (No. 14)
The Vikings dealt some valuable selections to the Patriots in order to move back into the 1st Round. However, they landed my No. 1 wide receiver in the draft at No. 29. Patterson may be immature but he's a playmaker when the ball is in his hands. He was my top receiver over Tavon Austin because I like bigger receivers. Patterson also has pretty much the same skill set as Austin except he won't be lining up in a backfield. The Vikings were the winners of the 1st Round.

Pick Grade: A
Team Grade: A+

30. St. Louis Rams - Alec Ogletree OLB, Georgia: Overall Rank (No. 13)
Ogletree has his off the field issues but at No. 30 overall, his talent is just too good to pass up. Head Coach Jeff Fisher takes chances on guys and it worked out last year with CB Janoris Jenkins. Ogletree has a great chance to be the best linebacker in this draft class. He should be a great strong side linebacker for the Rams that really can play all three linebacker spots.

Pick Grade: A+
Team Grade: A-

31. Dallas Cowboys - Travis Frederick OC/OG, Wisconsin: Overall Rank (No. 64)
Owner Jerry Jones blew this pick after blowing the trade down with the 49ers only getting an extra late 3rd Round selection. Frederick will certainly fill a need but he was a late-2nd Round talent at best. They should have picked SS Matt Elam as they really need some good safeties but protecting QB Tony Romo must have been priority number one.

Team Grade: F

32. Baltimore Ravens - Matt Elam SS, Florida: Overall Rank (No. 35)
Elam is a hard hitting safety that can fill the shoes left behind by Titans SS Bernard Pollard. Elam is the new enforcer that comes down hard to support the run and does a nice job in coverage. This is a very solid selection by the Ravens.

Team Grade: A-

Teams That Didn't Have a 1st Round Selection

Seattle Seahawks: Traded No. 25 overall, No. 214 overall and a mid-Round pick in 2014 NFL Draft to Minnesota for WR Percy Harvin. Grade: A

New England Patriots: Traded down from No. 29 overall to the Vikings and gained an extra 3 selections. Grade: A

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Traded No. 13 overall and 2014 4th or 3rd Round pick to Jets for Darrelle Revis. Grade: A

Washington Redskins: No. 22 overall went to St. Louis as a part of the RGIII deal. Grade: A

2013 NFL Mock Draft: The Final Mock

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1st Round

1. Kansas City Chiefs - Luke Joeckel OT, Texas A&M
The Chiefs traded for QB Alex Smith and used the franchise tag on LT Branden Albert. Still, Joeckel is the best player in the draft and he stonewalled opposing defensive ends all year with the Aggies. Albert can make the move to play right tackle replacing Eric Winston who they released if he doesn't get traded. Joeckel should end up being an All-Pro for the Chiefs.

2. Jacksonville Jaguars - Eric Fisher OT, Central Michigan
Jacksonville has said that their 1st Round pick is between two players and I'm guessing those two are Eric Fisher and Dion Jordan. They also stated that they weren't giving OT Eugene Monroe an extension until 2014. With that, Eric Fisher I think is the best prospect available and he would be a huge upgrade at right tackle for the Jaguars to protect whoever will be their QB and creating holes for RB Maurice Jones-Drew.

3. Oakland Raiders - Sharrif Floyd DT, Florida
The Raiders run defense was horrendous last season and they have many holes on defense. Floyd is a defensive tackle that can stuff the run as well as getting a consistent pass rush to push the pocket on opposing QB's. Warren Sapp is in love with this guy as a 3-technique.

4. Philadelphia Eagles - Star Lotulelei NT/DE, Utah
The Eagles could use a run stopper like Lotulelei who can also get pressure in their new 3-4 defense. Lotulelei's heart condition isn't serious after going through many heart tests and so he's back in the Top 5 discussion. OLB Dion Jordan would probably also be in the mix but the Eagles have plenty of options already.

5. Detroit Lions - Lane Johnson OT, Oklahoma
After Johnson's performances at the Senior Bowl and NFL Scouting Combine; he has positioned himself as being worth a Top 5 pick. Jeff Backus retired and the Lions lost OT Gosder Cherilus to the Colts so there is a big need for a franchise left tackle while last years 1st Round pick Riley Rieff can play right tackle or right guard. GM Martin Mayhew also loves Oklahoma players after drafting three of them in the 2012 NFL Draft.

6. Cleveland Browns - Dee Milliner CB, Alabama
Milliner should solidify what should be a very good defense in 2013 for the Cleveland Browns. They have OLB's Paul Krugar and Jabaal Sheard so I don't think they would go with Dion Jordan here. Milliner also learned from the best at Alabama from coach Nick Saban. Both him and CB Joe Haden will be one of the better starting CB duos in the NFL.

7. Arizona Cardinals - Dion Jordan OLB, Oregon
With the top offensive tackles gone, the Cardinals will most likely upgrade their pass rush with a freak athlete like Jordan who can line up pretty much anywhere on defense. He should be an impact defender and would give the Cardinals an excellent front-7 in their defense.

8. Buffalo Bills - Ezekiel Ansah DE, BYU
There isn't a QB worth being selected at No. 8 or even the 1st Round in my opinion but the Bills still might take QB Geno Smith despite the signing of QB Kevin Kolb who is average. Ansah is an athletic freak who would be great for the Bills' defensive line rotation that has DE's Mark Anderson and Mario Williams. Chris Kelsay and Shawne Merriman retired after the season while Anderson is close to 30 years old. Just don't draft QB Ryan Nassib here Buffalo.

9. New York Jets - Barkevious Mingo OLB/DE, LSU
The Jets are reportedly very interested in Mingo and head coach Rex Ryan could absolutely use him in his defense. Rex has yet to have a quality pass rusher during his time with the Jets like he did when he was the defensive coordinator with the Ravens with Terrell Suggs.

10. Tennessee Titans - Chance Warmack OG, Alabama
RB Chris Johnson has said that he wants the Titans to draft some offensive lineman. The Titans GM agrees and has said they will upgrade the interior of the offensive line. The Titans have replaced the retired Steve Hutchinson with Andy Levitre during free agency. Warmack is an excellent run blocker and will create holes for Johnson and free agent signee RB Shonn Greene.

11. San Diego Chargers - Jonathan Cooper OG, North Carolina
The Chargers are desperate for offensive lineman entering the draft and Cooper is the best one available. They can't let QB Philip Rivers get killed and the Chargers also had a very disappointing run game last year. Cooper is very athletic for his size and moved very well at the Scouting Combine. He can also play center.

12. Miami Dolphins - Bjoern Werner DE, Florida State
The Dolphins signed WR Mike Wallace so they will probably focus on the defense in the 1st Round. Werner is the best player available and should be the pick between himself and CB Xavier Rhodes. Werner is a great football player and would be a very good addition for the Dolphins defensive line rotation.

13. New York Jets - Xavier Rhodes CB, Florida State
The Jets traded their best player in CB Darrelle Revis and so they replace him with the big and physical CB Xavier Rhodes. Rhodes also has versatility in probably being able to play safety if he is needed there as well. The Jets are in total rebuilding mode and Rhodes would be a nice building block.

14. Carolina Panthers - Sheldon Richardson DT, Missouri
The Panthers were brutal against the run in 2012 and should take Richardson if he is available. Richardson and DT Dwan Edwards would be pretty solid starters for the Panthers defense. Richardson would also allow 2012's defensive rookie of the year ILB Luke Kuechly to play more freely.

15. New Orleans Saints - Kenny Vaccaro FS, Texas
The Saints secondary was an embarrassment in 2012 and that's an understatement. Roman Harper and Malcolm Jenkins were awful and Vaccaro would be a huge upgrade. Vaccaro would improve the secondary and he would give the Saints a player they can move around on defense to make plays. Vaccaro can cover receivers in space and can come up and stop the run very well.

16. St. Louis Rams - Tavon Austin WR, West Virginia
Austin gives the Rams a threat from the slot and in the backfield as a running back to help relieve the losses of WR Danny Amendola to the Patriots and Steven Jackson to the Falcons. QB Sam Bradford needs all the weapons he can get. Austin was basically untouchable in the open field at West Virginia and also is a dangerous return man.

17. Pittsburgh Steelers - Jarvis Jones OLB, Georgia
The Steelers will focus on finding a replacement for OLB James Harrison and getting younger on defense by drafting Jones who is a defensive playmaker. Jones is a Top 10 talent that will fall because of doubts about his work ethic and his poor Pro Day results.

18. Dallas Cowboys - D.J. Fluker OT, Alabama
The Cowboys are trying to get OT Doug Free to take a pay cut but it's not happening. They also need upgrades in the interior of the offensive line. Fluker could make a move inside as a rookie to guard where he could be a dominant run blocker.

19. New York Giants - Alec Ogletree ILB, Georgia
Ogletree is an outstanding athlete that would upgrade the linebacker corps for the Giants. He has his off the field issues, but he can play all 3 positions at linebacker. Ogletree also has great upside due to being a former safety who can run from sideline to sideline and make impact plays. He could be a future defensive star in the NFL.

20. Chicago Bears - Manti Te'o ILB, Notre Dame
The Bears need a linebacker to replace Brian Urlacher and Te'o would be a good fit. He isn't necessarily a sideline to sideline player like Urlacher was in his early years, but was great between the tackle box and improved his coverage skills. Te'o also has outstanding leadership abilities.

21. Cincinnati Bengals - Cordarrelle Patterson WR, Tennessee
The Bengals still haven't re-signed OT Andre Smith but as more time goes on, it's more likely that he will re-sign with the team. The Bengals have the cap room to pay him. I think Cordarrelle Patterson could go here if he falls to the Bengals. He would give QB Andy Dalton another weapon at WR. Patterson would also give the Bengals one of the best WR groups in the NFL joining A.J. Green, Mohamed Sanu and Andrew Hawkins.

22. St. Louis Rams - Arthur Brown OLB, Kansas State
Brown is a great talent that has great instincts in coverage and when stuffing the run. He would make the Rams' linebacking corps a strength on defense and he should be able to make a lot of plays for them at strong side linebacker. Another guy whose draft stock has been rising throughout the process.

23. Minnesota Vikings - Desmond Trufant CB, Washington
The Vikings could use a cornerback being in a division that is stacked with great wide receivers like Calvin Johnson and Brandon Marshall. Trufant has looked good throughout the draft process including the Senior Bowl and Scouting Combine. Trufant would be the best player available at No. 23 overall and would be a nice selection after missing out on the top wide receivers in the draft.

24. Indianapolis Colts - Datone Jones DE, UCLA
After drafting offense in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Colts will likely draft for defense in the 2013 NFL Draft. Jones is versatile and this would be a BPA selection. Jones blew up opponents backfields during college and had 19 tackles for loss last season for UCLA. DE Cory Redding is also getting up there in age.

25. Minnesota Vikings - Sylvester Williams DT, North Carolina
The Vikings need a defensive tackle next to aging DT Kevin Williams and Sylvester Williams could be that player. Sylvester would also allow for DE Jared Allen to have more opportunities for game changing sacks. The Vikings would have one of the best defensive lines in the NFL again.

26. Green Bay Packers - Tyler Eifert TE, Notre Dame
Eifert will probably be selected higher than No. 26 overall but if he doesn't, he'd fit right in with the Packers offense and the selection might just light a fire under TE Jermichael Finley's arse to actually catch the ball. Either way, picking Eifert would be a win-win.

27. Houston Texans - Justin Hunter WR, Tennessee
I've had ILB Kevin Minter going here every time here in previous mocks I believe but I finally gave in to the Texans picking a WR to line up across WR Andre Johnson. Hunter is a tall, fast wide receiver that can be a very nice target for QB Matt Schaub. Hunter's draft stock is quickly rising.

28. Denver Broncos - Damontre Moore DE, Texas A&M
First off, I think it is absolutely ridiculous how much Moore's draft stock has fallen throughout the draft process when he looks excellent on tape. I've seen him being mocked in the 3rd Round because of poor showings at the Combine and maturity questions that weren't there back in January. Moore was still tops among defensive lineman in the vertical and broad jump at the Combine showing his explosiveness. He also improved his bench at his Pro Day. Moore will be a key piece to Denver's front-7 that features Von Miller who could be a voice in John Elway's ear to pick his former college teammte.

29. New England Patriots - Jamar Taylor CB, Boise State
The Patriots secondary is in pretty good shape after re-signing CB Aqib Talib but could still use some depth.Taylor is a fast and physical cornerback who has risen up draft boards lately. WR Keenan Allen would have been an option here but he probably failed the drug test at the NFL Scouting Combine after having very high water levels in his body.

30. Atlanta Falcons - Cornellius Carradine DE, Florida State
The Falcons need cornerbacks and defensive ends. They take a defensive end here who is recovering from a torn ACL but has great upside. Carradine reminds me of former Detroit Lion DE Robert Porcher who wasn't bad at all to say the least. He needs to get off the ball faster but should excel with the Falcons in getting after the passer and stopping the run.

31. San Francisco 49ers - Matt Elam SS, Florida
The 49ers need secondary help along the defense as they looked somewhat lost in the Super Bowl against the Ravens. Elam would probably be the best option here to fill the hole at safety since Dashon Goldson left for Tampa. Elam is good in coverage and is a big hitter that supports the run like Goldson did.

32. Baltimore Ravens - Menelik Watson OT, Florida State
The Ravens are probably not going to sign OT Bryant McKinnie back and so Watson would make sense here. Watson has a lot of upside as a left tackle and is very new to the game of football only playing it in college. Watson can protect the blindside of QB Joe Flacco who got paid after winning the Super Bowl.

2nd Round

33. Jacksonville Jaguars - Geno Smith QB, West Virginia
34. San Francisco 49ers - Margus Hunt DE, SMU
35. Philadelphia Eagles - D.J. Hayden CB, Houston
36. Detroit Lions - Alex Okafor DE, Texas
37. Cincinnati Bengals - Johnathan Cyprien S, FIU
38. Arizona Cardinals - Justin Pugh OT/OG, Syracuse
39. New York Jets - Eddie Lacy RB, Alabama
40. Tennessee Titans - Johnthan Banks CB, Mississippi State
41. Buffalo Bills - Ryan Nassib QB, Syracuse
42. Miami Dolphins - Darius Slay CB, Mississippi State
43. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Kawann Short DT, Purdue
44. Carolina Panthers - Keenan Allen WR, California
45. San Diego Chargers - Terron Armstead OT, Arkansas-Pine Bluff
46. St. Louis Rams - Eric Reid FS, LSU
47. Dallas Cowboys - Johnathan Hankins DT, Ohio State
48. Pittsburgh Steelers - DeAndre Hopkins WR, Clemson
49. New York Giants - Sam Montgomery DE, LSU
50. Chicago Bears - Kyle Long OT, Oregon
51. Washington Redskins - Kevin Minter ILB, LSU
52. Minnesota Vikings - Robert Woods WR, USC
53. Cincinnati Bengals - Giovani Bernard RB, North Carolina
54. Miami Dolphins - Brennan Williams OT, North Carolina
55. Green Bay Packers - Jamie Collins OLB, Southern Mississippi
56. Seattle Seahawks - Larry Warford OG, Kentucky
57. Houston Texans - Jesse Williams NT, Alabama
58. Denver Broncos - David Amerson CB, North Carolina State
59. New England Patriots - John Jenkins NT, Georgia
60. Atlanta Falcons - Khaseem Greene OLB, Rutgers
61. San Francisco 49ers - Zach Ertz TE, Stanford
62. Baltimore Ravens - Quinton Patton WR, Louisiana Tech

3rd Round

63. Kansas City Chiefs - Travis Frederick OC/OG, Wisconsin
64. Jacksonville Jaguars - Cornellius Washington DE, Georgia
65. Detroit Lions - Da'Rick Rogers WR, Tennessee Tech
66. Oakland Raiders - Sio Moore OLB, Connecticut
67. Philadelphia Eagles - E.J. Manuel QB, Florida State
68. Cleveland Browns - Dallas Thomas OT/OG, Tennessee
69. Arizona Cardinals - Matt Barkley QB, USC
70. Tennessee Titans - Shamarko Thomas SS, Syracuse
71. Buffalo Bills - Terrance Williams WR, Baylor
72. New York Jets - Mike Glennon QB, North Carolina State
73. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Travis Kelce TE, Cincinnati
74. San Francisco 49ers - Robert Alford CB, Southeastern Louisiana
75. New Orleans Saints - Corey Lemonier OLB, Auburn
76. San Diego Chargers - Blidi Wreh-Wilson CB, Connecticut
77. Miami Dolphins - Jordan Poyer CB, Oregon State
78. St. Louis Rams - Johnathan Franklin RB, UCLA
79. Pittsburgh Steelers - T.J. McDonald SS, USC
80. Dallas Cowboys - Barrett Jones OC/OG/OT, Alabama
81. New York Giants - Logan Ryan CB, Rutgers
82. Miami Dolphins - Joseph Randle RB, Oklahoma State
83. Minnesota Vikings - Bacarri Rambo FS, Georgia
84. Cincinnati Bengals - Kevin Reddick ILB, North Carolina
85. Washington Redskins - Shawn Williams SS, Georgia
86. Indianapolis Colts - B.W. Webb CB, William & Mary
87. Seattle Seahawks - Jordan Reed TE, Florida
88. Green Bay Packers - Montee Ball RB, Wisconsin
89. Houston Texans - Brian Winters OG, Kent State
90. Denver Broncos - Bennie Logan DT, LSU
91. New England Patriots - Markus Wheaton WR, Oregon State
92. Atlanta Falcons - Tyrann Mathieu CB, LSU
93. San Francisco 49ers - Brandon Williams NT, Missouri Southern State
94. Baltimore Ravens - Jonathan Bostic ILB, Florida
95. Houston Texans - Trevardo Williams OLB, Connecticut
96. Kansas City Chiefs - Stedman Bailey WR, West Virginia
97. Tennessee Titans - Devin Taylor DE, South Carolina

2013 NFL Draft: My Top 300 Prospects

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1. OT Luke Joeckel, Jr. - Texas A&M Aggies
2. OT Eric Fisher, Sr. - Central Michigan Chippewas
3. DT Star Lotulelei, Sr. - Utah Utes
4. DT Sharrif Floyd, Jr. - Florida Gators
5. OT Lane Johnson, Sr. - Oklahoma Sooners
6. DE Ezekiel Ansah, Sr. - BYU Cougars
7. DE Dion Jordan, Redshirt Sr. - Oregon Ducks
8. OG Chance Warmack, Sr. - Alabama Crimson Tide
9. DE Bjoern Werner, Jr. - Florida State Seminoles
10. OLB Jarvis Jones, Redshirt Jr. - Georgia Bulldogs
11. CB Xavier Rhodes, Redshirt Jr. - Florida State Seminoles
12. CB Dee Milliner, Jr. - Alabama Crimson Tide
13. ILB Alec Ogletree, Jr. - Georgia Bulldogs
14. WR Cordarrelle Patterson, Jr. - Tennessee Volunteers
15. OLB Barkevious Mingo, Redshirt Jr. - LSU Tigers
16. OG Jonathan Cooper, Redshirt Sr. - North Carolina Tar Heels
17. WR Tavon Austin, Sr. - West Virginia Mountaineers
18. TE Tyler Eifert, Redshirt Jr. - Notre Dame Fighting Irish
19. DT Sheldon Richardson, Redshirt Jr. - Missouri Tigers
20. FS Kenny Vaccaro, Sr. - Texas Longhorns
21. DE Damontre Moore, Jr. - Texas A&M Aggies
22. OT D.J. Fluker, Redshirt Jr. - Alabama Crimson Tide
23. DE Datone Jones, Redshirt Sr. - UCLA Bruins
24. CB Desmond Trufant, Sr. - Washington Huskies
25. DT Sylvester Williams, Sr. - North Carolina Tar Heels
26. WR Keenan Allen, Jr. - California Golden Bears
27. RB Eddie Lacy, Redshirt Jr. - Alabama Crimson Tide
28. DE Cornellius Carradine, Sr. - Florida State Seminoles
29. OT Menelik Watson, Jr. - Florida State Seminoles
30. DE Alex Okafor, Sr. - Texas Longhorns
31. ILB Manti Te'o, Sr. - Notre Dame Fighting Irish
32. CB Jamar Taylor, Redshirt Sr. - Boise State Broncos
33. WR Justin Hunter, Jr. - Tennessee Volunteers
34. ILB Kevin Minter, Redshirt Jr. - LSU Tigers
35. S Matt Elam, Jr. - Florida Gators
36. WR DeAndre Hopkins, Jr. - Clemson Tigers
37. QB E.J. Manuel, Redshirt Sr. - Florida State Seminoles
38. QB Geno Smith, Sr. - West Virginia Mountaineers
39. CB D.J. Hayden, Sr. - Houston Cougars
40. OLB Arthur Brown, Redshirt Sr. - Kansas State Wildcats
41. DT Johnathan Hankins, Jr. - Ohio State Buckeyes
42. DE Margus Hunt, Redshirt Sr. - SMU Mustangs
43. DE Sam Montgomery, Redshirt Jr. - LSU Tigers
44. OG Larry Warford, Sr. - Kentucky Wildcats
45. CB Johnathan Banks, Sr. - Mississippi State Bulldogs
46. FS Eric Reid, Jr. - LSU Tigers
47. CB Darius Slay, Sr. - Mississippi State Bulldogs
48. OLB Jamie Collins, Sr. - Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles
49. OT Terron Armstead, Sr. - Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions
50. WR Robert Woods, Jr. - USC Trojans
51. DT Kawann Short, Redshirt Sr. - Purdue Boilermakers
52. NT John Jenkins, Sr. - Georgia Bulldogs
53. OC Barrett Jones, Redshirt Sr. - Alabama Crimson Tide
54. OG Dallas Thomas, Redshirt Sr. - Tennessee Volunteers
55. TE Zach Ertz, Redshirt Jr. - Stanford Cardinal
56. RB Giovani Bernard, Redshirt Soph. - North Carolina Tar Heels
57. QB Matt Barkley, Sr. - USC Trojans
58. S Jonathan Cyprien, Sr. - FIU Golden Panthers
59. NT Jesse Williams, Sr. - Alabama Crimson Tide
60. OT Brennan Williams, Sr. - North Carolina Tar Heels
61. WR Quinton Patton, Redshirt Sr. - Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
62. CB David Amerson, Jr. - North Carolina State Wolfpack
63. OLB Khaseem Greene, Redshirt Sr. - Rutgers Scarlet Knights
64. OC Travis Frederick, Redshirt Jr. - Wisconsin Badgers
65. OT Kyle Long, Sr. - Oregon Ducks
66. FS Bacarri Rambo, Redshirt Sr. - Georgia Bulldogs
67. WR Terrance Williams, Redshirt Sr. - Baylor Bears
68. RB Joseph Randle, Jr. - Oklahoma State Cowboys
69. SS Shamarko Thomas, Sr. - Syracuse Orange
70. WR Da'Rick Rogers, Jr. - Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
71. CB Robert Alford, Redshirt Sr. - Southeastern Louisiana Lions
72. OLB Cornelius Washington, Redshirt Sr. - Georgia Bulldogs
73. OLB Sio Moore, Redshirt Sr. - Connecticut Huskies
74. RB Montee Ball, Sr. - Wisconsin Badgers
75. QB Mike Glennon, Redshirt Sr. - North Carolina State Wolfpack
76. OT/OG Justin Pugh, Redshirt Jr. - Syracuse Orange
77. RB Johnathan Franklin, Redshirt Sr. - UCLA Bruins
78. CB Blidi Wreh-Wilson, Redshirt Sr. - Connecticut Huskies
79. TE Travis Kelce, Redshirt Sr. - Cincinnati Bearcats
80. RB Knile Davis, Redshirt Jr. - Arkansas Razorbacks
81. RB Andre Ellington, Redshirt Sr. - Clemson Tigers
82. WR Markus Wheaton, Sr. - Oregon State Beavers
83. TE Jordan Reed, Redshirt Jr. - Florida Gators
84. OLB Corey Lemonier, Jr. - Auburn Tigers
85. DT Bennie Logan, Redshirt Jr. - LSU Tigers
86. DE Devin Taylor, Redshirt Sr. - South Carolina Gamecocks
87. QB Tyler Bray, Jr. - Tennessee Volunteers
88. OG Brian Winters, Sr. - Kent State Golden Flashes
89. NT Brandon Williams, Redshirt Sr. - Missouri Southern State Lions
90. OC Brian Schwenke, Sr. - California Golden Bears
91. CB Jordan Poyer, Sr. - Oregon State Beavers
92. ILB Kevin Reddick, Sr. - North Carolina Tar Heels
93. OLB Trevardo Williams, Sr. - Connecticut Huskies
94. DE Brandon Jenkins, Sr. - Florida State Seminoles
95. SS T.J. McDonald, Sr. - USC Trojans
96. CB Logan Ryan, Redshirt Jr. - Rutgers Scarlet Knights
97. SS Shawn Williams, Sr. - Georgia Bulldogs
98. RB Le'Veon Bell, Jr. - Michigan State Spartans
99. ILB Jonathan Bostic, Sr. - Florida Gators
100. OLB Sean Porter, Sr. - Texas A&M Aggies
101. QB Tyler Wilson, Redshirt Sr. - Arkansas Razorbacks
102. CB B.W. Webb, Redshirt Sr. - William & Mary Tribe
103. WR Stedman Bailey, Redshirt Jr. - West Virginia Mountaineers
104. TE Dion Sims, Redshirt Jr. - Michigan State Spartans
105. S D.J. Swearinger, Sr. - South Carolina Gamecocks
106. OT Oday Aboushi, Sr. - Virginia Cavaliers
107. WR Aaron Dobson, Sr. - Marshall Thundering Herd
108. DE William Gholston, Jr. - Michigan State Spartans
109. OG Alvin Bailey, Redshirt Jr. - Arkansas Razorbacks
110. SS J.J. Wilcox, Sr. - Georgia Southern Eagles
111. ILB Kiko Alonso, Redshirt Sr. - Oregon Ducks
112. DT Akeem Spence, Redshirt Jr. - Illinois Fighting Illini
113. OT Chris Faulk, Redshirt Jr. - LSU Tigers
114. TE Vance McDonald, Redshirt Sr. - Rice Owls
115. QB Landry Jones, Redshirt Sr. - Oklahoma Sooners
116. RB Marcus Lattimore, Jr. - South Carolina Gamecocks
117. DE John Simon, Sr. - Ohio State Buckeyes
118. OLB Gerald Hodges, Sr. - Penn State Nittany Lions
119. OC Khaled Holmes, Redshirt Sr. - USC Trojans
120. CB Dwayne Gratz, Redshirt Sr. - Connecticut Huskies
121. RB Stepfan Taylor, Sr. - Stanford Cardinal
122. QB Ryan Nassib, Redshirt Sr. - Syracuse Orange
123. FS Phillip Thomas, Redshirt Sr. - Fresno State Bulldogs
124. OT David Bakhtiari, Redshirt Jr. - Colorado Buffaloes
125. OLB Zaviar Gooden, Redshirt Sr. - Missouri Tigers
126. WR Cobi Hamilton, Sr. - Arkansas Razorbacks
127. CB Will Davis, Sr. - Utah State Aggies
128. CB Leon McFadden, Sr. - San Diego State Aztecs
129. WR Kenny Stills, Jr. - Oklahoma Sooners
130. FB Lonnie Pryor, Sr. - Florida State Seminoles
131. ILB Nico Johnson, Sr. - Alabama Crimson Tide
132. OT Jordan Millls, Sr. - Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
133. DT Jordan Hill, Sr. - Penn State Nittany Lions
134. WR Marquess Wilson, Jr. - Washington State Cougars
135. OLB Jelani Jenkins, Redshirt Jr. - Florida Gators
136. TE Gavin Escobar, Redshirt Jr. - San Diego State Aztecs
137. DE Michael Buchanan, Sr. - Illinois Fighting Illini
138. WR Ryan Swope, Redshirt Sr. - Texas A&M Aggies
139. WR Marquise Goodwin, Sr. - Texas Longhorns
140. OG Hugh Thornton, Sr. - Illinois Fighting Illini
141. SS Duke Williams, Sr. - Nevada Wolfpack
142. CB Nickell Robey, Jr. - USC Trojans
143. ILB Michael Mauti, Redshirt Sr. - Penn State Nittany Lions
144. RB Mike Gillislee, Sr. - Florida Gators
145. DT Everett Dawkins, Redshirt Sr. - Florida State Seminoles
146. CB Tyrann Mathieu, Jr. - LSU Tigers
147. RB Christine Michael, Sr. - Texas A&M Aggies
148. QB Matt Scott, Redshirt Sr. - Arizona Wildcats
149. OT Vinston Palmer, Redshirt Sr. - Virginia Tech Hokies
150. OLB Chase Thomas, Redshirt Sr. - Stanford Cardinal
151. DE Stansley Maponga, Redshirt Jr. - TCU Horned Frogs
152. FB Zach Line, Redshirt Sr. - SMU Mustangs
153. WR Denard Robinson, Sr. - Michigan Wolverines
154. NT Montori Hughes, Sr. - Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks
155. RB Jawan Jamison, Redshirt Soph. - Rutgers Scarlet Knights
156. DE Malliciah Goodman, Sr. - Clemson Tigers
157. FS Tony Jefferson, Jr. - Oklahoma Sooners
158. QB Zac Dysert, Redshirt Sr. - Miami (OH) Redhawks
159. OT Xavier Nixon, Sr. - Florida Gators
160. DE Quanterus Smith, Redshirt Sr. - Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
161. OG J.C. Tretter, Sr. - Cornell Big Red
162. TE Levine Toilolo, Redshirt Jr. - Stanford Cardinal
163. WR Marcus Davis, Redshirt Sr. - Virginia Tech Hokies
164. CB Terry Hawthorne, Sr. - Illinois Fighting Illini
165. ILB A.J. Klein, Sr. - Iowa State Cyclones
166. OLB DeVonte Holloman, Sr. - South Carolina Gamecocks
167. DE Lavar Edwards, Redshirt Sr. - LSU Tigers
168. OT Ricky Wagner, Redshirt Sr. - Wisconsin Badgers
169. P Ryan Allen, Redshirt Sr. - Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
170. OT David Quessenberry, Redshirt Sr. - San Jose State Spartans
171. TE Nick Kasa, Sr. - Colorado Buffaloes
172. WR Tavarres King, Redshirt Sr. - Georgia Bulldogs
173. FB Kyle Juszcyk, Sr. - Harvard Crimson
174. OLB Ty Powell, Redshirt Sr. - Harding Bison
175. CB Steve Williams, Redshirt Jr. - California Golden Bears
176. RB Kenjon Barner, Redshirt Sr. - Oregon Ducks
177. S Robert Lester, Sr. - Alabama Crimson Tide
178. DT Kwame Geathers, Redshirt Jr. - Georgia Bulldogs
179. OT Reid Fragel, Sr. - Ohio State Buckeyes
180. OG Garrett Gilkey, Sr. - Chadron State Eagles
181. OLB Lerentee McCray, Redshirt Sr. - Florida Gators
182. CB Sanders Commings, Redshirt Sr. - Georgia Bulldogs
183. WR Ace Sanders, Jr. - South Carolina Gamecocks
184. DT Josh Boyd, Sr. - Mississippi State Bulldogs
185. OC Braxton Cave, Redshirt Sr. - Notre Dame Fighting Irish

186. CB Brandon McGee, Sr. - Miami (Fla.) Hurricanes

187. S Earl Wolff, Redshirt Sr. - North Carolina State Wolfpack
188. FS Josh Evans, Sr. - Florida Gators
189. RB Zac Stacy, Sr. - Vanderbilt Commodores
190. QB Ryan Griffin, Redshirt Sr. - Tulane Green Wave
191. CB Tharold Simon, Jr. - LSU Tigers
192. WR Aaron Mellette, Redshirt Sr. - Elon Phoenix
193. TE Ryan Otten, Redshirt Sr. - San Jose State Spartans
194. OLB Jake Knott, Sr. - Iowa State Cyclones
195. RB George Winn, Redshirt Sr. - Cincinnati Bearcats
196. CB Rod Sweeting, Sr. - Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
197. S Rontez Miles, Sr. - California (Pa.) Vulcans
198. DT Jared Smith, Redshirt Sr. - New Hampshire Wildcats
199. OG Omoregie Uzzi, Redshirt Sr. - Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
200. DE David Bass, Sr. - Missouri Western State Griffons
201. WR Rodney Smith, Sr. - Florida State Seminoles
202. OLB Travis Long, Sr. - Washington State Cougars
203. WR Connor Vernon, Sr. - Duke Blue Devils
204. WR Chris Harper, Redshirt Sr. - Kansas State Wildcats
205. OLB Cameron Lawrence, Sr. - Mississippi State Bulldogs
206. RB Cierre Wood, Redshirt Jr. - Notre Dame Fighting Irish
207. RB Kerwynn Williams, Sr. - Utah State Aggies
208. OLB Etienne Sabino, Redshirt Sr. - Ohio State Buckeyes
209. K Dustin Hopkins, Sr. - Florida State Seminoles
210. OG Eric Herman, Redshirt Sr. - Ohio Bobcats
211. OC P.J. Lonergan, Redshirt Sr. - LSU Tigers
212. CB Johnny Adams, Redshirt Sr. - Michigan State Spartans
213. DT Cory Grissom, Redshirt Sr. - South Florida Bulls
214. TE Chris Gragg, Sr. - Arkansas Razorbacks
215. NT T.J. Barnes, Redshirt Sr. - Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
216. P Brad Wing, Redshirt Soph. - LSU Tigers
217. FB Tommy Bohanon, Sr. - Wake Forest Demon Deacons
218. DE Wes Horton, Redshirt Sr. - USC Trojans
219. DT Nick Williams, Redshirt Sr. - Samford Bulldogs
220. OLB Keith Pough, Redshirt Sr. - Howard Bison
221. ILB Steve Beauharnais, Sr. - Rutgers Scarlet Knights
222. WR DeVonte Christopher, Redshirt Sr. - Utah Utes
223. OG Jeff Baca, Redshirt Sr. - UCLA Bruins
224. WR Jasper Collins, Sr. - Mount Union Purple Raiders
225. RB Ray Graham, Sr. - Pittsburgh Panthers
226. CB Josh Johnson, Sr. - Purdue Boilermakers
227. CB Adrian Bushell, Redshirt Sr. - Louisville Cardinals
228. OG Earl Watford, Redshirt Sr. - James Madison Dukes
229. TE Joseph Fauria, Redshirt Sr. - UCLA Bruins
230. FS Jawanza Starling, Sr. - USC Trojans
231. OLB John Lotulelei, Sr. - UNLV Rebels
232. RB Michael Ford, Redshirt Jr. - LSU Tigers
233. DT Lawrence Okoye, Sr. - No College
234. WR Emory Blake, Sr. - Auburn Tigers
235. TE/QB MarQueis Gray, Redshirt Sr. - Minnesota Gophers
236. P/K Quinn Sharp, Redshirt Sr. - Oklahoma State Cowboys
237. WR Josh Boyce, Redshirt Jr. - TCU Horned Frogs
238. QB Brad Sorensen, Redshirt Sr. - Southern Utah Thunderbirds
239. DE Walter Stewart, Redshirt Sr. - Cincinnati Bearcats
240. CB Marc Anthony, Redshirt Sr. - California Golden Bears
241. TE Mychal Rivera, Redshirt Sr. - Tennessee Volunteers
242. OT Tanner Hawkinson, Redshirt Sr. - Kansas Jayhawks
243. P Jeff Locke, Redshirt Sr. - UCLA Bruins
244. K Caleb Sturgis, Redshirt Sr. - Florida Gators
245. CB Micah Hyde, Sr. - Iowa Hawkeyes
246. OLB Travis Johnson, Sr. - San Jose State Spartans
247. OG Ryan Jensen, Sr. - Colorado State-Pueblo Thunderwolves
248. RB Latavius Murray, Redshirt Sr, - UCF Knights
249. FS Cody Davis, Redshirt Sr. - Texas Tech Red Raiders
250. OLB Brandon Magee, Redshirt Sr. - Arizona State Sun Devils
251. OC Mario Benavides, Redshirt Sr. - Louisville Cardinals
252. OLB Eric Martin, Sr. - Nebraska Cornhuskers
253. WR Corey Fuller, Redshirt Sr. - Virginia Tech Hokies
254. DE Tremayne Scott, Redshirt Sr. - Ohio Bobcats
255. CB Kahlid Wooten, Redshirt Sr. - Nevada Wolfpack
256. SS Cooper Taylor, Redshirt Sr. - Richmond Spiders
257. WR Brandon Kaufman, Redshirt Jr. - Eastern Washington Eagles
258. K Brett Maher, Sr. - Nebraska Cornhuskers
259. OT Manase Foketi, Redshirt Sr. - West Texas A&M Buffaloes
260. OG Travis Bond, Sr. - North Carolina Tar Heels
261. DE Joe Krugar, Jr. - Utah Utes
262. FS Bradley McDougald, Sr. - Kansas Jayhawks
263. OT Oscar Johnson, Sr. - Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
264. TE Matt Furstenburg, Redshirt Sr. - Maryland Terrapins
265. RB Stefphon Jefferson, Jr. - Nevada Wolfpack
266. OLB Michael Clay, Sr. - Oregon Ducks
267. DT Anthony McCloud, Redshirt Sr. - Florida State Seminoles
268. QB Jordan Rodgers, Redshirt Sr. - Vanderbilt Commodores
269. OLB Herman Lathers, Redshirt Sr. - Tennessee Volunteers
270. OC Matt Stankiewitch, Redshirt Sr. - Penn State Nittany Lions
271. SS Ray Ray Armstrong, Redshirt Sr. - Miami Hurricanes
272. OC Graham Pocic, Redshirt Sr. - Illinois Fighting Illini
273. CB Travis Howard, Redshirt Sr. - Ohio State Buckeyes
274. OT Rogers Gaines, Redshirt Sr. - Tennessee State Tigers
275. TE Michael Williams, Redshirt Sr. - Alabama Crimson Tide
276. ILB Vince Williams, Redshirt Sr. - Florida State Seminoles
277. CB Mike Edwards, Jr. Hawaii Warriors
278. TE Jake Stoneburner, Redshirt Sr. - Ohio State Buckeyes
279. DE Meshak Williams, Sr. - Kansas State Wildcats
280. OG Sam Brenner, Redshirt Sr. - Utah Utes
281. WR Alec Lemon, Sr. - Syracuse Orange
282. FS Jeff Heath, Sr. - Saginaw Valley State Cardinals
283. FS Daimion Stafford, Sr. - Nebraska Cornhuskers
284. QB Sean Renfree, Redshirt Sr. - Duke Blue Devils
285. DT Stacy McGee, Redshirt Sr. - Oklahoma Sooners
286. RB D.J. Harper, Redshirt Sr. - Boise State Broncos
287. DE Armonty Bryant, Redshirt Sr. - East Central Tigers (Okla.)
288. WR Uzoma Nwachukwu, Sr. - Texas A&M Aggies
289. OLB Ja'Gered Davis, Sr. - SMU Mustangs
290. CB Kayvon Webster, Sr. - USF Bulls
291. RB Miguel Maysonet, Sr. - Stony Brook Seawolves
292. SS Keelan Johnson, Redshirt Sr. - Arizona State Sun Devils
293. CB Vernon Kearney, Sr. - Lane Dragons
294. CB Daxton Swanson, Sr. - Sam Houston State Bearkats
295. QB Jeff Tuel, Sr. - Washington State Cougars
296. DE Tourek Williams, Sr. - FIU Golden Panthers
297. DT Arby Jones, Sr. - Georgia Bulldogs
298. ILB Bruce Taylor, Redshirt Sr. - Virginia Tech Hokies
299. OT John Wetzel, Sr. - Boston College Eagles
300. FB Michael Zordich, Redshirt Sr. - Penn State Nittany Lions

Others in CBS Sports' Top 300 By Position Not in my Top 300

Quarterbacks

Colby Cameron, Redshirt Sr. - Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (No. 288)

Running Backs

Onterio McCalebb, Sr. - Auburn Tigers (No. 260)

Fullbacks

Kyler Reed, Sr. - Nebraska Cornhuskers (No. 244)

Zach Boren, Sr. - Ohio State Buckeyes (No. 293)

Wide Receivers

Zach Rogers, Sr. - Tennessee Volunteers (No. 197)

Chad Bumphis, Sr. - Mississippi State Bulldogs (No. 235)

Reggie Dunn, Sr. - Utah Utes (No. 256)

Brice Butler, Redshirt Sr. - San Diego State Aztecs (No. 279)

Tyrone Goard, Redshirt Sr. - Eastern Kentucky Colonels (No. 292)

Jaron Brown, Redshirt Sr. - Clemson Tigers (No. 300)

Tight Ends

Zach Sudfeld, Redshirt Sr. - Nevada Wolfpack (No. 240)

Lucas Reed, Redshirt Sr. - New Mexico Lobos (No. 280)

Offensive Tackles

Jason Weaver, Redshirt Sr. - Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles (No. 243)

Braden Brown, Sr. - BYU Cougars (No. 257)

Offensive Guards

Josh Kline, Redshirt Sr. - Kent State Golden Flashes (No. 245)

Chris Barker, Redshirt Sr. - Nevada Wolfpack (No. 271)

Edmond Kugbila, Sr. - Valdosta State Blazers (No. 287)

Blaize Foltz, Redshirt Sr. - TCU Horned Frogs (No. 299)

Centers

Dalton Freeman, Redshirt Sr. - Clemson Tigers (No. 266)

Defensive Ends

Mike Catapano, Redshirt Sr. - Princeton Tigers (No. 232)

David King, Redshirt Sr. - Oklahoma Sooners (No. 268)

Defensive Tackles

Mike Purcell, Sr. - Wyoming Cowboys (No. 248)

Outside Linebackers

Alex Debniak, Redshirt Sr. - Stanford Cardinal (No. 263)

Troy Davis, Sr. - UCF Knights (No. 277)

Jayson DiManche, Redshirt Sr. - Southern Illinois Salukis (No. 285)

Inside Linebackers

Jonathan Stewart, Sr. - Texas A&M Aggies (No. 226)

Brandon Hepburn, Redshirt Sr. - Florida A&M Rattlers (No. 267)

Sam Barrington, Sr. - USF Bulls (No. 283)

Cornerbacks

Marcus Cromartie, Redshirt Sr. - Wisconsin Badgers (No. 242)

Demetrius McCray, Sr. - Appalachian State Mountaineers (No. 247)

Jeremy Harris, Sr. - New Mexico State Aggies (No. 276)

Branden Smith, Sr. - Georgia Bulldogs (No. 286)

Safeties

Zeke Motta, Sr. - Notre Dame Fighting Irish (No. 189)

Brandan Bishop, Sr. - North Carolina State Wolfpack (No. 294)

Kickers/Punters/Long Snappers

None

2013 NFL Mock Draft: Rounds 1-3

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1st Round

1. Kansas City Chiefs - Luke Joeckel OT, Texas A&M
The Chiefs traded for QB Alex Smith and used the franchise tag on LT Branden Albert. Still, Joeckel is the best player in the draft and he stonewalled opposing defensive ends all year with the Aggies. Albert can make the move to play right tackle replacing Eric Winston who they released. Joeckel should end up being an All-Pro for the Chiefs.

2. Jacksonville Jaguars - Dion Jordan DE, Oregon
Jacksonville's pass rush was absolutely terrible again last season as they had the fewest sacks in the NFL. Jordan is raw but already has good football awareness. He hustles to the football and makes plays on defense which the Jaguars need someone like that to do. Jordan would fit in Jacksonville's defense filling a hole that's been there awhile.

3. Oakland Raiders - Sharrif Floyd DT, Florida
The Raiders run defense was horrendous last season and they have many holes on defense. Floyd is a defensive tackle that can stuff the run as well as getting a consistent pass rush to push the pocket on opposing QB's.

4. Philadelphia Eagles - Star Lotulelei NT/DE, Utah
The Eagles could use a run stopper like Lotulelei who can also get pressure in their new 3-4 defense. Lotulelei's heart condition isn't serious after going through many heart tests and so he's back in the Top 5 discussion.

5. Detroit Lions - Eric Fisher OT, Central Michigan
After Fisher's performances at the Senior Bowl and NFL Scouting Combine; he has positioned himself as being worth a Top 5 pick and could be better than Joeckel. Jeff Backus retired and the Lions lost OT Gosder Cherilus to the Colts so there is a big need for a franchise left tackle while last years 1st Round pick Riley Rieff can play right tackle or right guard.

6. Cleveland Browns - Chance Warmack OG, Alabama
If Cleveland is serious about running the football with RB Trent Richardson then they'd be wise to draft his former college teammate Chance Warmack. Warmack can fill in at a guard spot and is the best guard prospect to come out of college in years. Warmack will be an All-Pro for many years and is the better player between him and CB Dee Milliner who will also be considered.

7. Arizona Cardinals - Lane Johnson OT, Oklahoma
The Cardinals quarterback situation has been an absolute embarrassment since Kurt Warner retired and the Cardinals ended up trading for QB Carson Palmer. However, the offensive line was also an absolute embarrassment last season. Like Eric Fisher, Johnson has had great weeks at the Senior Bowl and the Combine.

8. Buffalo Bills - Ezekiel Ansah DE, BYU
There isn't a QB worth being selected at No. 8 or even the 1st Round in my opinion but the Bills still might take QB Geno Smith despite the signing of QB Kevin Kolb who is average. Ansah is an athletic freak who would be great for the Bills' defensive line rotation that has DE's Mark Anderson and Mario Williams. Chris Kelsay and Shawne Merriman retired after the season while Anderson is close to 30 years old.

9. New York Jets - Dee Milliner CB, Alabama
Milliner would be a great value selection and he fills a need for the Jets at No. 9 overall. The Darrelle Revis trade seems like it will happen and Milliner will be able to be a good corner in the NFL. He's also learned from the best at Alabama from coach Nick Saban.

10. Tennessee Titans - Jonathan Cooper OG, North Carolina
RB Chris Johnson has said that he wants the Titans to draft some offensive lineman. The Titans GM agrees and has said they will upgrade the interior of the offensive line. The Titans have replaced the retired Steve Hutchinson with Andy Levitre during free agency. Cooper was impressive at the Scouting Combine showing off his athleticism and movement in space.

11. San Diego Chargers - Xavier Rhodes CB/S, Florida State
Rhodes was impressive at the NFL Scouting Combine and solidified himself there as the No.2 cornerback for most "experts". CB Quinton Jammer is a free agent and is pretty much done. CB Antoine Cason left and signed with the Cardinals. They signed CB Derek Cox but he is injury prone. Rhodes would be a definite upgrade in the secondary and also looked great at his Pro Day according to NFL Network's Mike Mayock.

12. Miami Dolphins - Bjoern Werner DE, Florida State
The Dolphins signed WR Mike Wallace so they will probably focus on the defense in the 1st Round. Werner is the best player available and should be the pick between himself and CB Desmond Trufant. Werner is a great football player and would be a very good addition for the Dolphins defensive line rotation.

13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Sheldon Richardson DT, Missouri
The Buccaneers were the best at stopping the run last season but they could use an interior pass rusher alongside Pro Bowl DT Gerald McCoy. An interior pass rusher like Richardson should help their poor secondary that was torched all season and the Bucs should target cornerbacks in future rounds especially if they don't make the trade for Jets CB Darrelle Revis.

14. Carolina Panthers - Cordarrelle Patterson WR - Tennessee
Patterson would be a solid value here as he is probably one of the most explosive receivers in this years class. He gives QB Cam Newton a legit No. 2 receiver and eventual No. 1 receiver after WR Steve Smith retires.

15. New Orleans Saints - Barkevious Mingo OLB/DE, LSU
With the Saints moving to the 3-4 defense, they'll need some pass rushers to come off the edge at get to the quarterback. Mingo can be the guy that does that for them as he was an explosive pass rusher at LSU and he has very good size for a 3-4 outside linebacker.

16. St. Louis Rams - Tavon Austin WR, West Virginia
Austin gives the Rams a threat from the slot and in the backfield as a running back to help relieve the losses of WR Danny Amendola to the Patriots and Steven Jackson to the Falcons. QB Sam Bradford needs all the weapons he can get.

17. Pittsburgh Steelers - Jarvis Jones OLB - Georgia
The Steelers will focus on finding a replacement for OLB James Harrison and getting younger on defense by drafting Jones who is a defensive playmaker. Jones is a Top 5 talent that will fall because of doubts about his work ethic and his poor Pro Day results.

18. Dallas Cowboys - Kenny Vaccaro FS, Texas
The Cowboys needs a pair of safeties and Vaccaro would be one of the top available players here. He has also worked out for the Cowboys on a visit. Vaccaro would improve the secondary and it would give the Cowboys a player they can move around on defense to make plays. Vaccaro can cover receivers in space and can come up and stop the run very well.

19. New York Giants - Alec Ogletree ILB, Georgia
Ogletree is an outstanding athlete that would upgrade the linebacker corps for the Giants. He has his off the field issues, but he can play all 3 positions at linebacker. Ogletree also has great upside due to being a former safety who can run from sideline to sideline and make impact plays. He could be a future defensive star in the NFL.

20. Chicago Bears - Manti Te'o ILB, Notre Dame
The Bears need a linebacker to replace Brian Urlacher and Te'o would be a good fit. He isn't necessarily a sideline to sideline player like Urlacher was in his early years, but was great between the tackle box and improved his coverage skills. Te'o also has outstanding leadership abilities.

21. Cincinnati Bengals - D.J. Fluker OT, Alabama
The Bengals still haven't re-signed OT Andre Smith and so Fluker would be the replacement. Like Smith, Fluker is a very good run blocker that needs work in pass protection. Still, Fluker would be a very solid value pick for the Bengals at No. 21 overall.

22. St. Louis Rams - Arthur Brown OLB, Kansas State
Brown is a great talent that has great instincts in coverage and when stuffing the run. He would make the Rams' linebacking corps a strength on defense and he should be able to make a lot of plays for them at strong side linebacker. Another guy whose draft stock has been rising throughout the process.

23. Minnesota Vikings - Desmond Trufant CB, Washington
The Vikings could use a cornerback being in a division that is stacked with great wide receivers like Calvin Johnson and Brandon Marshall. Trufant has looked good throughout the draft process including the Senior Bowl and Scouting Combine. Trufant would be the best player available at No. 23 overall and would be a nice selection after missing out on the top wide receivers in the draft.

24. Indianapolis Colts - Datone Jones DE, UCLA
After drafting offense in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Colts will likely draft for defense in the 2013 NFL Draft. Jones is versatile and this would be a BPA selection. Jones blew up opponents backfields during college and had 19 tackles for loss last season for UCLA. DE Cory Redding is also getting up there in age.

25. Minnesota Vikings - Sylvester Williams DT, North Carolina
The Vikings need a defensive tackle next to aging DT Kevin Williams and Sylvester Williams could be that player. Sylvester would also allow for DE Jared Allen to have more opportunities for game changing sacks. The Vikings would have one of the best defensive lines in the NFL again.

26. Green Bay Packers - Damontre Moore OLB, Texas A&M
This could possibly be the steal of the draft if Moore really does fall this far because of poor performances at the Scouting Combine and at his Pro Day. All Moore has to do is produce like he did at Texas A&M and he could be a very good 3-4 OLB to go along with OLB's Clay Matthews and Nick Perry.

27. Houston Texans - Kevin Minter ILB, LSU
ILB Brian Cushing will be entering 2013 coming off an ACL tear and the rest of Houston's inside linebackers just aren't very good. Minter can be a very nice complement to Cushing as the Texans wait to draft a wide receiver to complement WR Andre Johnson.

28. Denver Broncos - Johnathan Hankins DT, Ohio State
Hankins is a good run stuffing defensive tackle and he would be an upgrade over both of their starters last year. His draft stock has fallen throughout the draft process but he looks good on tape. Hankins will be a key piece to Denver's front-7 that features Von Miller.

29. New England Patriots - Keenan Allen WR, California
The Patriots released the aging WR Brandon Lloyd. Allen was an outstanding receiver for California during the 2012 season as he caught 61 passes for 737 yards (12.1 yards per catch) and 6 touchdowns. QB Tom Brady needs a guy that can be a threat on the outside and Allen can do that. Allen could become a very good No.1 receiver in the NFL

30. Atlanta Falcons - Jamar Taylor CB, Boise State
Taylor is a fast and physical cornerback who has risen up draft boards lately and would fill a huge need after the Falcons decided not re-sign CB's Dunta Robinson and Brent Grimes. The Falcons would look for a defensive end later in the draft.

31. San Francisco 49ers - Matt Elam S, Florida
The 49ers need secondary help along the defense as they looked somewhat lost in the Super Bowl against the Ravens. Elam would probably be the best option here to fill the hole at safety since Dashon Goldson left for Tampa. Elam is good in coverage and is a big hitter that supports the run like Goldson did.

32. Baltimore Ravens - Justin Hunter WR, Tennessee
The Ravens have many holes on defense. But first, I have the Ravens filling the hole left after they traded WR Anquan Boldin to the 49ers. Hunter is a tall, fast wide receiver that can be a very nice target for QB Joe Flacco. Hunter's draft stock is quickly rising.

2nd Round

33. Jacksonville Jaguars - Geno Smith QB, West Virginia
34. San Francisco 49ers - Margus Hunt DE, SMU
35. Philadelphia Eagles - Menelik Watson OT, Florida State
36. Detroit Lions - Cornellius "Tank" Carradine DE, Florida State
37. Cincinnati Bengals - Robert Woods WR, USC
38. Arizona Cardinals - Tyler Eifert TE, Notre Dame
39. New York Jets - Eddie Lacy RB, Alabama
40. Tennessee Titans - Johnthan Banks CB, Mississippi State
41. Buffalo Bills - Ryan Nassib QB, Syracuse
42. Miami Dolphins - David Amerson CB, North Carolina State
43. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Darius Slay CB, Mississippi State
44. Carolina Panthers - Kawann Short DT, Purdue
45. San Diego Chargers - Larry Warford OG, Kentucky
46. St. Louis Rams - Eric Reid FS, LSU
47. Dallas Cowboys - Alex Okafor DE, Texas
48. Pittsburgh Steelers - DeAndre Hopkins WR, Clemson
49. New York Giants - Khaseem Greene OLB, Rutgers
50. Chicago Bears - Terron Armstead OT, Arkansas-Pine Bluff
51. Washington Redskins - Johnathan Cyprien S, FIU
52. Minnesota Vikings - Quinton Patton WR, Louisiana Tech
53. Cincinnati Bengals - Giovani Bernard RB, North Carolina
54. Miami Dolphins - Kyle Long OT, Oregon
55. Green Bay Packers - Zach Ertz TE, Stanford
56. Seattle Seahawks - Justin Pugh OT/OG, Syracuse
57. Houston Texans - Jesse Williams NT, Alabama
58. Denver Broncos - Sam Montgomery DE, LSU
59. New England Patriots - D.J. Hayden CB, Houston
60. Atlanta Falcons - Travis Frederick OC/OG, Wisconsin
61. San Francisco 49ers - Jamie Collins OLB, Southern Mississippi
62. Baltimore Ravens - Shamarko Thomas S, Syracuse

3rd Round

63. Kansas City Chiefs - Barrett Jones OC/OG/OT, Alabama
64. Jacksonville Jaguars - Sio Moore OLB, Connecticut
65. Detroit Lions - Robert Alford CB, Southeastern Louisiana
66. Oakland Raiders - Terrance Williams WR, Baylor
67. Philadelphia Eagles - E.J. Manuel QB, Florida State
68. Cleveland Browns - Blidi Wreh-Wilson CB, Connecticut
69. Arizona Cardinals - Matt Barkley QB, USC
70. Tennessee Titans - Cornelius Washington DE, Georgia
71. Buffalo Bills - Da'Rick Rogers WR, Tennessee Tech
72. New York Jets - Mike Glennon QB, North Carolina State
73. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Travis Kelce TE, Cincinnati
74. San Francisco 49ers - John Jenkins NT, Georgia
75. New Orleans Saints - Bacarri Rambo S, Georgia
76. San Diego Chargers - Brennan Williams OT, North Carolina
77. Miami Dolphins - Jordan Poyer CB, Oregon State
78. St. Louis Rams - Dallas Thomas OT/OG, Tennessee
79. Pittsburgh Steelers - Johnathan Franklin RB, UCLA
80. Dallas Cowboys - Shawn Williams S, Georgia
81. New York Giants - Logan Ryan CB, Rutgers
82. Miami Dolphins - Joseph Randle RB, Oklahoma State
83. Minnesota Vikings - Phillip Thomas FS, Fresno State
84. Cincinnati Bengals - Kevin Reddick ILB, North Carolina
85. Washington Redskins - Markus Wheaton WR, Oregon State
86. Indianapolis Colts - B.W. Webb CB, William & Mary
87. Seattle Seahawks - Jordan Reed TE, Florida
88. Green Bay Packers - Montee Ball RB, Wisconsin
89. Houston Texans - Trevardo Williams OLB, Connecticut
90. Denver Broncos - T.J. McDonald S, USC
91. New England Patriots - Bennie Logan DT, LSU
92. Atlanta Falcons - Corey Lemonier DE, Auburn
93. San Francisco 49ers - Tyrann Mathieu CB, LSU
94. Baltimore Ravens - Jonathan Bostic ILB, Florida
95. Houston Texans - Ryan Swope WR, Texas A&M
96. Kansas City Chiefs - Stedman Bailey WR, West Virginia
97. Tennessee Titans - Dion Sims TE, Michigan State

2013 NFL Draft: Defensive Prospects Likely to Fall Short of Expectations in the NFL

2013-04-09T00:03:00.000-04:00

Defensive Ends

Sam Montgomery, Redshirt Jr. - LSU Tigers

Malliciah Goodman, Sr. - Clemson Tigers

Defensive Tackles
Johnathan Hankins, Jr. - Ohio State Buckeyes

Kawann Short, Redshirt Sr. - Purdue Boilermakers

Jesse Williams, Sr. - Alabama Crimson Tide

Mike Purcell, Sr. - Wyoming Cowboys

Outside Linebackers
Jamie Collins, Sr. - Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles

Trevardo Williams, Sr. - Connecticut Huskies

Zaviar Gooden, Redshirt Sr. - Missouri Tigers

Keith Pough, Redshirt Sr. - Howard Bison

Brandon Magee, Redshirt Sr. - Arizona State Sun Devils

Inside Linebackers
Kiko Alonso, Redshirt Sr. - Oregon Ducks

Albert Rosette, Redshirt Sr. - Nevada Wolfpack

Jonathan Stewart, Sr. - Texas A&M Aggies

Cornerbacks
Dee Milliner, Jr. - Alabama Crimson Tide

Blidi Wreh-Wilson, Redshirt Sr. - Connecticut Huskies

Jordan Poyer, Sr. - Oregon State Beavers

Tyrann Mathieu, Jr. - LSU Tigers

Safeties

Phillip Thomas, Redshirt Sr. - Fresno State Bulldogs

Josh Evans, Sr. - Florida Gators

Zeke Motta, Sr. - Notre Dame Fighting Irish

2013 NFL Draft: Offensive Prospects Likely to Fall Short of Expectations in the NFL

2013-04-08T00:00:00.001-04:00

Quarterbacks

Geno Smith, Sr. - West Virginia Mountaineers

Matt Barkley, Sr. - USC Trojans

Tyler Wilson, Redshirt Sr. - Arkansas Razorbacks

Ryan Nassib, Redshirt Sr. - Syracuse Orange

Zac Dysert, Redshirt Sr. - Miami (OH) Redhawks

Running Backs
Andre Ellington, Redshirt Sr. - Clemson Tigers

Stepfan Taylor, Sr. - Stanford Cardinal

Theo Riddick, Sr. - Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Fullbacks

No One

Wide Receivers
Cordarrelle Patterson, Jr. - Tennessee Volunteers

Robert Woods, Jr. - USC Trojans

Ryan Swope, Redshirt Sr. - Texas A&M Aggies

Marquise Goodwin, Sr. - Texas Longhorns

Chris Harper, Redshirt Sr. - Kansas State Wildcats

Tight Ends
Gavin Escobar, Redshirt Jr. - San Diego State Aztecs

Jake Stoneburner, Redshirt Sr. - Ohio State Buckeyes

Offensive Tackles
Justin Pugh, Redshirt Jr. - Syracuse Orange

David Bakhtiari, Redshirt Jr. - Colorado Buffaloes

Xavier Nixon, Sr. - Florida Gators

Offensive Guards
J.C. Tretter, Sr. - Cornell Big Red

Centers
Braxton Cave, Redshirt Sr. - Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Graham Pocic, Redshirt Sr. - Illinois Fighting Illini

2013 NCAA March Madness: Louisville vs Michigan

2013-04-07T14:34:00.000-04:00

1st Round Predictions: 0-4

2nd Round Predictions: 23-9
3rd Round Predictions: 12-4
Sweet 16 Predictions: 5-3
Elite 8 Predictions: 3-1
Final Four Predictions: 2-0
Overall: 45-21
*Winner in BOLD

Championship Game
(1) Louisville vs (4) Michigan

Louisville Wins: (16) N.C. A&T 79-48; (8) Colorado State 82-56; (12) Oregon 77-69; (2) Duke 85-63; (9) Wichita State 72-68

Michigan Wins: (13) South Dakota State 71-56; (5) VCU 78-53; (1) Kansas 87-85 OT; (3) Florida 79-59; (4) Syracuse 61-56

Michigan wins the national championship because of Mitch McGary. He is the main reason Michigan has been able to play its best basketball all year and McGary should be able to continue his dominance against Louisville. Trey Burke should be able to get in the lane and pick his poison kicking out to three point shooters, dishing underneath or pulling up and taking a shot. On defense, Michigan needs to keep Louisville guards Russ Smith and Peyton Siva in check as well as center Geogui Dieng who will probably be Michigan's toughest challenge to defend. Michigan is also 18-0 against non-conference opponents this season. For Louisville, their biggest advantages are head coach Rick Pitino and free throw shooting. They have to play aggressive man-to-man defense and force this young Michigan team into turnovers which still would be hard to do. Offensively, they should get the ball inside and pound Michigan in the paint and get second chance points. The game should be an up-tempo pretty high scoring game that may come down to the last possession. In the end though, Michigan matches up very well and could be the first Big Ten team to win the championship since 2000 when Michigan State won it all.

Score Prediction: 80-79

2013 NFL Draft: Defensive Prospects I Think Will Surpass Expectations in the NFL

2013-04-05T14:46:00.001-04:00

Defensive Ends

Ezekiel Ansah, Sr. - BYU Cougars

Bjoern Werner, Jr. - Florida State Seminoles

Alex Okafor, Sr. - Texas Longhorns

Margus Hunt, Redshirt Sr. - SMU Mustangs

Devin Taylor, Redshirt Sr. - South Carolina Gamecocks

John Simon, Sr. - Ohio State Buckeyes

Tremayne Scott, Redshirt Sr. - Ohio Bobcats

Meshak Williams, Sr. - Kansas State Wildcats

Armonty Bryant, Redshirt Sr. - East Central Tigers (Okla.)

Emeka Onyenekwu, Redshirt Sr. - Louisiana Lafayette Ragin Cajuns

Defensive Tackles
Star Lotulelei, Sr. - Utah Utes

Sharrif Floyd, Jr. - Florida Gators

Sheldon Richardson, Redshirt Jr. - Missouri Tigers

Sylvester Williams, Sr. - North Carolina Tar Heels

Brandon Williams, Redshirt Sr. - Missouri Southern State Lions

Jordan Hill, Sr. - Penn State Nittany Lions

Jared Smith, Redshirt Sr. - New Hampshire Wildcats

Nick Williams, Redshirt Sr. - Samford Bulldogs

Outside Linebackers
Jarvis Jones, Redshirt Jr. - Georgia Bulldogs

Damontre Moore, Jr. - Texas A&M Aggies

Khaseem Greene, Redshirt Sr. - Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Cornelius Washington, Redshirt Sr. - Georgia Bulldogs

Sio Moore, Redshirt Sr. - Connecticut Huskies

Gerald Hodges, Sr. - Penn State Nittany Lions

Ty Powell, Redshirt Sr. - Harding Bison

Jake Knott, Sr. - Iowa State Cyclones

Craig Wilkins, Redshirt Sr. - Old Dominion Monarchs

Inside Linebackers

Alec Ogletree, Jr. - Georgia Bulldogs

Manti Te'o, Sr. - Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Jonathan Bostic, Sr. - Florida Gators

Michael Mauti, Redshirt Sr. - Penn State Nittany Lions

A.J. Klein, Sr. - Iowa State Cyclones

Steve Greer, Redshirt Sr. - Virginia Cavaliers

Dan Molls, Sr. - Toledo Rockets

Cornerbacks
Xavier Rhodes, Redshirt Jr. - Florida State Seminoles

Jamar Taylor, Redshirt Sr. - Boise State Broncos

D.J. Hayden, Sr. - Houston Cougars

David Amerson, Jr. - North Carolina State Wolfpack

Robert Alford, Redshirt Sr. - Southeastern Louisiana Lions

Leon McFadden, Sr. - San Diego State Aztecs

Steve Williams, Redshirt Jr. - California Golden Bears

Tharold Simon, Jr. - LSU Tigers

Vernon Kearney, Sr. - Lane Dragons

Dustin Harris, Sr. - Texas A&M Aggies

Safeties
Matt Elam, Jr. - Florida Gators

Eric Reid, Jr. - LSU Tigers

Jonathan Cyprien, Sr. - FIU Golden Panthers

Shamarko Thomas, Sr. - Syracuse Orange

D.J. Swearinger, Sr. - South Carolina Gamecocks

Earl Wolff, Redshirt Sr. - North Carolina State Wolfpack

Rontez Miles, Sr. - California (Pa.) Vulcans

Jeff Heath, Sr. - Saginaw Valley State Cardinals

John Boyett, Redshirt Sr. - Oregon Ducks
Jahleel Addae, Redshirt Sr. - Central Michigan Chippewas

2013 NFL Draft: Offensive Prospects I Think Will Surpass Expectations in the NFL

2013-04-04T15:17:00.000-04:00

Quarterbacks

E.J. Manuel, Redshirt Sr. - Florida State Seminoles

Tyler Bray, Jr. - Tennessee Volunteers

Matt Scott, Redshirt Sr. - Arizona Wildcats

Ryan Griffin, Redshirt Sr. - Tulane Green Wave

MarQueis Gray, Redshirt Sr. - Minnesota Gophers

Running Backs
Joseph Randle, Jr. - Oklahoma State Cowboys
Johnathan Franklin, Redshirt Sr. - UCLA Bruins
Knile Davis, Redshirt Jr. - Arkansas Razorbacks
Zac Stacy, Sr. - Vanderbilt Commodores
George Winn, Redshirt Sr. - Cincinnati Bearcats
Stefphon Jefferson, Jr. - Nevada Wolfpack
D.J. Harper, Redshirt Sr. - Boise State Broncos
Montel Harris, Redshirt Sr. - Temple Owls

Fullbacks
Lonnie Pryor, Sr. - Florida State Seminoles
Zach Line, Redshirt Sr. - SMU Mustangs
Michael Zordich, Redshirt Sr. - Penn State Nittany Lions

Wide Receivers
Keenan Allen, Jr. - California Golden Bears
Justin Hunter, Jr. - Tennessee Volunteers
Quinton Patton, Redshirt Sr. - Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Tavarres King, Redshirt Sr. - Georgia Bulldogs
DeVonte Christopher, Redshirt Sr. - Utah Utes
Brandon Kaufman, Redshirt Jr. - Eastern Washington Eagles
Marlon Brown, Sr. - Georgia Bulldogs
Ryan Spadola, Sr. - Lehigh Mountain Hawks
Charles Johnson, Redshirt Sr. - Grand Valley State Lakers

Tight Ends
Tyler Eifert, Redshirt Jr. - Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Travis Kelce, Redshirt Sr. - Cincinnati Bearcats
Dion Sims, Redshirt Jr. - Michigan State Spartans
Vance McDonald, Redshirt Sr. - Rice Owls
Levine Toilolo, Redshirt Jr. - Stanford Cardinal
Chris Gragg, Sr. - Arkansas Razorbacks
Joseph Fauria, Redshirt Sr. - UCLA Bruins
Matt Furstenburg, Redshirt Sr. - Maryland Terrapins

Offensive Tackles
Luke Joeckel, Jr. - Texas A&M Aggies
Eric Fisher, Sr. - Central Michigan Chippewas
Lane Johnson, Sr. - Oklahoma Sooners
Menelik Watson, Jr. - Florida State Seminoles
Jordan Millls, Sr. - Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Brennan Williams, Sr. - North Carolina Tar Heels
Elvis Fisher, Redshirt Sr. - Missouri Tigers

Offensive Guards
Chance Warmack, Sr. - Alabama Crimson Tide
Jonathan Cooper, Redshirt Sr. - North Carolina Tar Heels
Dallas Thomas, Redshirt Sr. - Tennessee Volunteers
Garrett Gilkey, Sr. - Chadron State Eagles
Omoregie Uzzi, Redshirt Sr. - Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Eric Herman, Redshirt Sr. - Ohio Bobcats
Earl Watford, Redshirt Sr. - James Madison Dukes
Lane Taylor, Redshirt Sr. - Oklahoma State Cowboys

Centers

Barrett Jones, Redshirt Sr. - Alabama Crimson Tide
Brian Schwenke, Sr. - California Golden Bears
Matt Stankiewitch, Redshirt Sr. - Penn State Nittany Lions
James Ferentz, Redshirt Sr. - Iowa Hawkeyes
Patrick Lewis, Sr. - Texas A&M Aggies

2013 March Madness: Final 4 Predictions

2013-04-02T12:26:00.006-04:00

1st Round Predictions: 0-4

2nd Round Predictions: 23-9
3rd Round Predictions: 12-4
Sweet 16 Predictions: 5-3
Elite 8 Predictions: 3-1

Overall: 43-21
*Winners in BOLD

Final 4

(1) Louisville vs (9) Wichita State
Louisville wins: (16) N.C. A&T 79-48; (8) Colorado State 82-56; (12) Oregon 77-69; (2) Duke 85-63
Wichita State wins: (8) Pittsburgh 73-55; (1) Gonzaga 76-70; (13) LaSalle 72-58; (2) Ohio State 70-66

Louisville is too athletic and too intense on defense to let Wichita State beat them. Wichita State had a very good run making it to their first Final Four appearance since 1965 and setting a school record with 30 wins. Wichita State will need to hit a bunch of threes. Louisville is playing for Kevin Ware who had a gruesome broken leg injury.

(4) Syracuse vs (4) Michigan
Syracuse wins: (13) Montana 81-34; (12) California 66-60; (1) Indiana 61-50; (3) Marquette 55-39
Michigan wins: (13) South Dakota State 71-56; (5) VCU 78-53; (1) Kansas 87-85 OT; (3) Florida 79-59

Michigan has great guard play and the big man Mitch McGary to off set Syracuse's 2-3 zone defense. Michigan is going to have to make their threes against the zone like they did against Florida. Syracuse is very long and athletic, well coached and will keep this game close. I'm going with Michigan because of Trey Burke and the young talented cast around him.

2013 March Madness: Elite 8 Predictions

2013-03-30T00:50:00.002-04:00

1st Round Predictions: 0-4

2nd Round Predictions: 23-9
3rd Round Predictions: 12-4
Sweet 16 Predictions: 5-3
Overall: 40-20
*Winners in BOLD

Elite 8

Midwest
(1) Louisville vs (2) Duke
Louisville wins: (16) N.C. A&T 79-48; (8) Colorado State 82-56; (12) Oregon 77-69
Duke wins: (15) Albany 73-61; (7) Creighton 66-50; (3) Michigan State 71-61

South
(3) Florida vs (4) Michigan
Florida wins: (14) Northwestern State 79-47; (11) Minnesota 78-64; (15) FGCU 62-50
Michigan wins: (13) South Dakota State 71-56; (5) VCU 78-53; (1) Kansas 87-85 OT

East
(3) Marquette vs (4) Syracuse
Marquette wins: (14) Davidson 59-58; (6) Butler 74-72; (2) Miami (Fla.) 71-61
Syracuse wins: (13) Montana 81-34; (12) California 66-60; (1) Indiana 61-50

West
(2) Ohio State vs (9) Wichita State
Ohio State wins: (15) Iona 95-70; (10) Iowa State 78-75; (6) Arizona 73-70
Wichita State wins: (8) Pittsburgh 73-55; (1) Gonzaga 76-70; (13) LaSalle 72-58

2013 NCAA March Madness: Sweet 16 Predictions

2013-03-25T00:00:00.000-04:00

1st Round Predictions: 0-4
2nd Round Predictions: 23-9
3rd Round Predictions: 12-4
Overall: 35-17
*Winners in BOLD

Sweet 16

Midwest
(1) Louisville vs (12) Oregon
(2) Duke vs (3) Michigan State

South
(1) Kansas vs (4) Michigan
(3) Florida vs (15) Florida Gulf Coast

East
(1) Indiana vs (4) Syracuse
(2) Miami (Fla.) vs (3) Marquette

West
(2) Ohio State vs (6) Arizona
(9) Wichita State vs (13) LaSalle

2013 NCAA March Madness: 3rd Round Predictions

2013-03-23T00:30:00.000-04:00

1st Round Predictions: 0-4

2nd Round Predictions: 23-9
Midwest: 6-2
South: 7-1
East: 6-2
West: 4-4

Overall: 23-13
*Winners in BOLD

3rd Round

Midwest
(1) Louisville vs (8) Colorado State
(2) Duke vs (7) Creighton
(3) Michigan State vs (6) Memphis
(4) Saint Louis vs (12) Oregon

South
(1) Kansas vs (8) North Carolina
(3) Florida vs (11) Minnesota
(4) Michigan vs (5) VCU
(7) San Diego State vs (15) Florida Gulf Coast

East
(1) Indiana vs (9) Temple
(2) Miami (Fla.) vs (7) Illinois
(3) Marquette vs (6) Butler
(4) Syracuse vs (12) California

West
(1) Gonzaga vs (9) Wichita State
(2) Ohio State vs (10) Iowa State
(6) Arizona vs (14) Harvard
(12) Ole Miss vs (13) LaSalle

2013 NFL Mock Draft: Post Free Agency

2013-03-20T16:04:00.000-04:00

1. Kansas City Chiefs - Luke Joeckel OT, Texas A&M

The Chiefs traded for QB Alex Smith and used the franchise tag on LT Branden Albert. Still, Joeckel is the best player in the draft and he stonewalled opposing defensive ends all year with the Aggies. Albert can make the move inside to guard as that was his position in college. He should end up being an All-Pro for the Chiefs.

2. Jacksonville Jaguars - Ezekiel Ansah DE/OLB, BYU
Jacksonville's pass rush was absolutely terrible again last season as they had the fewest sacks in the NFL. Ansah is very raw but already has good football awareness. He hustles to the football and makes plays on defense which the Jaguars need someone like that to do. Ansah would fit in Jacksonville's defense filling a hole that's been there awhile.

3. Oakland Raiders - Sharrif Floyd DT, Florida
The Raiders run defense was horrendous last season and they have many holes on defense. Floyd is a defensive tackle that can stuff the run as well as getting a consistent pass rush to push the pocket on opposing QB's.

4. Philadelphia Eagles - Eric Fisher OT, Central Michigan
After Fisher's performances at the Senior Bowl and NFL Scouting Combine; he has positioned himself as being worth a Top 5 pick and could be better than Joeckel. The Eagles take him to fix some of the offensive line problems they had after having so many of their starters get injured in 2012.

5. Detroit Lions - Jarvis Jones OLB, Georgia
The Lions need playmakers on the defensive side of the ball and OLB Justin Durant likely won't be back next year. Jones will give the Lions a playmaker and the Lions don't really care about previous injuries when they draft and probably won't mind that Jones has his spine issue as long as it checks out. I think the Lions pass on Milliner and draft a corner in the next few rounds.

6. Cleveland Browns - Dee Milliner CB, Alabama
Cleveland needs a good cornerback opposite of CB Joe Haden. I'm not very high on Milliner and think Xavier Rhodes could end up being the better pro but Milliner gets the nod over the deep class of pass rushers and Chance Warmack.

7. Arizona Cardinals - Lane Johnson OT, Oklahoma
The Cardinals quarterback situation has been an absolute embarrassment since Kurt Warner retired and the Cardinals could end up taking QB. However, the offensive line was also an absolute embarrassment last season. Like Eric Fisher, Johnson has had great weeks at the Senior Bowl and the Combine.

8. Buffalo Bills - Geno Smith QB, West Virginia
The Bills made a dumb decision to give QB Ryan Fitzpatrick a big contract extension in the middle of the 2011 season and now he is gone. There isn't a QB worth being selected at No. 8 or even the 1st Round in my opinion but the Bills more than likely will take Smith if he is there. The Bills organization needs to draft a potential franchise QB.

9. New York Jets - Dion Jordan OLB, Oregon
Jordan would be a great value selection and he fills a need for the Jets at No. 9 overall. Jordan was impressive during the field drills and also ran well at the NFL Scouting Combine. He's a very good athlete that also has experience in coverage. A guy that Rex Ryan needs on his 3-4 defense.

10. Tennessee Titans - Chance Warmack OG, Alabama
RB Chris Johnson has said that he wants the Titans to draft some offensive lineman. The Titans GM agrees and has said they will upgrade the interior of the offensive line. The Titans have replaced the retired Steve Hutchinson with Andy Levitre during free agency. Warmack can fill in at the other guard spot and is the best guard prospect to come out of college in years and is someone who could go as high as No. 5 overall.

11. San Diego Chargers - Xavier Rhodes CB/S, Florida State
Rhodes was impressive at the NFL Scouting Combine and solidified himself there as the No.2 cornerback for most "experts". CB Quinton Jammer is a free agent and is pretty much done. CB Antoine Cason left and signed with the Cardinals. They signed CB Derek Cox but he is injury prone. Rhodes would be a definite upgrade in the secondary and also looked great at his Pro Day according to NFL Network's Mike Mayock.

12. Miami Dolphins - Bjoern Werner DE, Florida State
The Dolphins signed WR Mike Wallace so they will probably focus on the defense in the 1st Round. Werner is the best player available and should be the pick between himself, CB Desmond Trufant and OG Jonathan Cooper. Werner is a great football player and would be a very good addition for the Dolphins defensive line rotation.

13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Sheldon Richardson DT, Missouri

The Buccaneers were the best at stopping the run last season but they could use an interior pass rusher alongside Pro Bowl DT Gerald McCoy. An interior pass rusher like Richardson should help their poor secondary that was torched all season and the Bucs should target cornerbacks in future rounds especially if they don't make the trade for Jets CB Darrelle Revis.

14. Carolina Panthers - Star Lotulelei DT, Utah
The Panthers were pretty pathetic at times trying to stop the run last year and DT Dwan Edwards is a free agent, the Panthers could use a run stopper like Lotulelei who can also get pressure. If Lotulelei's heart condition isn't serious, he'll be selected higher. WR Cordarrelle Patterson could also be an option here as an explosive weapon for QB Cam Newton.

15. New Orleans Saints - Barkevious Mingo OLB/DE, LSU
With the Saints moving to the 3-4 defense, they'll need some pass rushers to come off the edge at get to the quarterback. Mingo can be the guy that does that for them as he was an explosive pass rusher at LSU and he has very good size for a 3-4 outside linebacker.

16. St. Louis Rams - Jonathan Cooper OG, North Carolina
Cooper would be an upgrade to the Rams offensive line and would help keep QB Sam Bradford from getting killed. Cooper was impressive at the Scouting Combine showing off his athleticism and movement in space. Cooper would be a good value pick here as he could go as high as No. 10 overall. He would team up well with recently signed OT Jake Jong at left guard and is the safer pick over WR Cordarrelle Patterson.

17. Pittsburgh Steelers - Cordarrelle Patterson WR, Tennessee
Patterson would replace WR Mike Wallace who signed with the Dolphins and would be much cheaper too. Patterson would be a steal here as he is probably one of the most explosive receivers in this years class. The Steelers will then have to focus on finding a replacement for OLB James Harrison and getting younger on defense in the later rounds of the draft.

18. Dallas Cowboys - Kenny Vaccaro FS, Texas
The Cowboys needs a pair of safeties and Vaccaro would be one of the top available players here. He is also working out for the Cowboys on a visit. Vaccaro would improve the secondary and it would give the Cowboys a player they can move around on defense to make plays. Vaccaro can cover receivers in space and can come up and stop the run very well.

19. New York Giants - Alec Ogletree OLB, Georgia
Ogletree is an outstanding athlete that would upgrade the linebacker corps for the Giants. He has his off the field issues, but he can play all 3 positions at linebacker. Ogletree also has great upside due to being a former safety who can run from sideline to sideline and make impact plays. He could be a future defensive star in the NFL.

20. Chicago Bears - Tavon Austin WR, West Virginia
Jay Cutler literally looks for no one other than WR Brandon Marshall when throwing the ball. The Bears need a threat that can stretch the field down the seams and do damage from the slot. Austin has the capability of doing that for them. The Bears offense could be real scary to defend with Brandon Marshall, Alshon Jeffery, Martellus Bennett, Matt Forte and Austin as long as the offensive line holds up.

21. Cincinnati Bengals - D.J. Fluker OT, Alabama
The Bengals still haven't re-signed OT Andre Smith and so Fluker would be the replacement. Like Smith, Fluker is a very good run blocker that needs work in pass protection. Still, Fluker would be a very solid value pick for the Bengals at No. 21 overall.

22. St. Louis Rams - Keenan Allen WR, California
Allen could become a very good No.1 receiver in the NFL and that is one element that the Rams are lacking on offense. The Rams didn't re-sign WR Danny Amendola or WR Brandon Gibson and so the Rams basically have zero wide receivers other than WR Brian Quick who struggled during his rookie year and WR Chris Givens who is a solid deep threat.

23. Minnesota Vikings - Desmond Trufant CB, Washinton
The Vikings could use a cornerback being in a division that is stacked with great wide receivers like Calvin Johnson and Brandon Marshall. Trufant has looked good throughout the draft process including the Senior Bowl and Scouting Combine. Trufant would be the best player available at No. 23 overall and would be a nice selection after missing out on the top wide receivers in the draft.

24. Indianapolis Colts - Datone Jones DE, UCLA
After drafting offense in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Colts will likely draft for defense in the 2013 NFL Draft. Jones is versatile and this would be a BPA selection. Jones blew up opponents backfields during college and had 19 tackles for loss last season for UCLA. DE Cory Redding is also getting up there in age.

25. Minnesota Vikings - Johnathan Hankins DT, Ohio State
The Vikings need a defensive tackle next to aging DT Kevin Williams and Hankins could be that player. Hankins would also allow for DE Jared Allen to have more opportunities for game changing sacks. The Vikings would have one of the best defensive lines in the NFL again.

26. Green Bay Packers - Damontre Moore OLB, Texas A&M
This could possibly be the steal of the draft if Moore really does fall this far because of poor performances at the Scouting Combine and at his Pro Day. All Moore has to do is produce like he did at Texas A&M and he could be a very good 3-4 OLB to go along with OLB's Clay Matthews and Nick Perry.

27. Houston Texans - Kevin Minter ILB, LSU
ILB Brian Cushing will be entering 2013 coming off an ACL tear and the rest of Houston's inside linebackers just aren't very good. Minter can be a very nice complement to Cushing as the Texans wait to draft a wide receiver to complement WR Andre Johnson.

28. Denver Broncos - Kawann Short DT, Purdue
Short is a good pass rushing defensive tackle and he would be an upgrade over both of their starters last year. He consistently beat offensive lineman during the one-on-one drills at the Senior Bowl. He will be a key piece to Denver's front-7 that features Von Miller.

29. New England Patriots - DeAndre Hopkins WR, Clemson
The Patriots released the aging WR Brandon Lloyd. Hopkins was an outstanding receiver for Clemson during the 2012 season as he caught 82 passes for a single-season school record 1,405 yards (17.1 yards per catch) and an ACC record 18 receiving touchdowns. QB Tom Brady needs a guy that can be a threat on the outside and Hopkins can do that.

30. Atlanta Falcons - Alex Okafor DE, Texas
Okafor would give the Falcons a pass rushing specialist that they don't have right now after releasing DE John Abraham. Okafor is also pretty stout against the run which was a weakness for the Falcons defense a year ago.

31. San Francisco 49ers - Johnthan Banks CB, Mississippi State
The 49ers need secondary help along the defense as they looked somewhat lost in the Super Bowl against the Ravens. Banks is a very good long cornerback that has good coverage skills and he would easily start opposite of CB Carlos Rogers. S Matt Elam could also be a possibility.

32. Baltimore Ravens - Matt Elam S, Florida
The Ravens cut S Bernard Pollard and FS Ed Reed might not come back either. Elam would probably be the best option here to fill one of the many holes on the Ravens' defense. Elam is good in coverage and is a big hitter that supports the run like Pollard did.

2013 NCAA March Madness: 1st and 2nd Round Predictions

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1st Round (First Four)

*Winners in BOLD

(16) North Carolina A&T vs (16) Liberty
(16) LIU Brooklyn vs (16) James Madison
(13) Boise State vs (13) La Salle
(11) Middle Tennessee State vs (11) St. Mary's

2nd Round

Midwest
(1) Louisville vs (16) North Carolina A&T/Liberty
(2) Duke vs (15) Albany
(3) Michigan State vs (14) Valparaiso
(4) Saint Louis vs (13) New Mexico State
(5) Oklahoma State vs (12) Oregon
(6) Memphis vs (11) MTSU/St. Mary's
(7) Creighton vs (10) Cincinnati
(8) Colorado State vs (9) Missouri

South
(1) Kansas vs (16) Western Kentucky
(2) Georgetown vs (15) Florida Gulf Coast
(3) Florida vs (14) Northwestern State
(4) Michigan vs (13) South Dakota State
(5) VCU vs (12) Akron
(6) UCLA vs (11) Minnesota
(7) San Diego State vs (10) Oklahoma
(8) North Carolina vs (9) Villanova

East
(1) Indiana vs (16) LIU Brooklyn/James Madison
(2) Miami (Fla.) vs (15) Pacific
(3) Marquette vs (14) Davidson
(4) Syracuse vs (13) Montana
(5) UNLV vs (12) California
(6) Butler vs (11) Bucknell
(7) Illinois vs (10) Colorado
(8) North Carolina State vs (9) Temple

West
(1) Gonzaga vs (16) Southern
(2) Ohio State vs (15) Iona
(3) New Mexico vs (14) Harvard
(4) Kansas State vs (13) Boise State/La Salle
(5) Wisconsin vs (12) Mississippi
(6) Arizona vs (11) Belmont
(7) Notre Dame vs (10) Iowa State
(8) Pittsburgh vs (9) Wichita State

My Final Four
(1) Louisville vs (2) Ohio State
(1) Kansas vs (1) Indiana

NCAA Championship
(1) Louisville vs (1) Indiana
64-61

2013 NFL Draft: Top Punter Prospects

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1. Ryan Allen, Redshirt Sr. - Louisiana Tech 5th – 6th Round (No. 169)
Allen averaged 48 yards per punt during the 2012 season. He was the 2012 Ray Guy award winner as the best punter in college football. Allen was also named a 1st Team All-American as well as 1st Team All-WAC. Allen punted well at the Senior Bowl averaging 52.4 yards per punt on five attempts during the game. 20 of his 45 punts in 2012 landed inside the 20 yard line and 21 punts went over 50 yards. He had the longest punt during the 2012 college season with a 85 yard punt against New Mexico State. Allen should be a 5th or 6th Round selection.

2. Brad Wing, Redshirt Soph. - LSU 6th – 7th Round (No. 216)
Wing averaged 44.8 yards per punt in 2012. 21 of his 59 punts were downed inside the 20 yard line. He sets up his coverage units well as there were only 59 punt return yards against them all year. Wing was a Ray Guy award finalist and was named as a 1st Team All-American his freshman year in 2011. Wing is very capable of punting over 50 yards consistently and has boomed punts of 73 and 69 yards during his college career. Wing should be a 6th or 7th Round pick.

3. Quinn Sharp, Redshirt Sr. - Oklahoma State 7th Round (No. 236)
Sharp excelled as a kicker and punter for the Cowboys during his time there. As a kicker, Sharp converted on 28 of 34 attempts (82.4%) and made all of his 72 extra point attempts in 2012. Sharp also led the nation with 71 touchbacks kicking off 102 times for a 69.6% touchback percentage. He led the nation all four years in touchbacks during his college career. Punting, Sharp had an average of 46.3 yards per punt in 2012. He has the leg to punt over 50 yards and is Oklahoma State's first three-time All-American player. Sharp is also the 1st player to be named to the 1st Team as a kicker and punter in the same year. Something he did twice. Sharp should be a 7th Round selection.

4. Jeff Locke, Redshirt Sr. - UCLA 7th Round (No. 243)
Locke has a strong leg and was UCLA's punter and kick-off specialist for every season he was there. He averaged 43.4 yards per punt in 2012 and 34 of his 77 punts landed inside the 20 yard line with 21 of those landing inside the 10 yard line. Locke was a semi-finalist for the Ray Guy award and was named 1st Team All-PAC 12 punter. As a kick-off specialist, Locke had 68 touchbacks out of 89 kickoffs (76.4%). Locke should be a 7th Round pick but could be picked as high as the 5th Round.

5. Scott Kovanda, Redshirt Sr. - Ball State UDFA (UR)
Kovanda averaged 40.3 yards per punt in 2012 punting 47 times. He was a finalist for the 2012 Ray Guy Award. Kovanda has the leg to kick over 50 yards. Only 6 of his 47 punts were returned for a 1 yard average so he puts the coverage units in good position. 27 of his 47 punts landed inside the 20 yard line (57.4%). Kovanda also got an invite to the NFL Scouting Combine but will probably go undrafted and get a chance to compete for a punting job during camp.

2013 NFL Draft: Top Kicker Prospects

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1. Dustin Hopkins, Sr. - Florida State 6th – 7th Round (No. 209)
Hopkins is a very good kicker that went 25/30 (83.3%) in field goal attempts last season for the Seminoles. He averaged about 63 yards per kickoff and 43/104 (41.35%) kickoffs went for touchbacks in 2012. Hopkins can make kicks from 55 yards away and has gotten more accurate every year. Hopkins became the NCAA FBS all-time kick scorer with 459 points. He's 6'2'' and 193 pounds and ran a 4.74 forty at the NFL Combine. Hopkins has a strong leg and should be a 6th or 7th Round selection in the 2013 NFL Draft.

2. Caleb Sturgis, Redshirt Sr. - Florida 7th Round (No. 244)
Sturgis is a reliable kicker that went 24/28 (85.7%) in field goal attempts in 2012. He averaged about 63 yards per kickoff and 31/69 (44.93%) kickoffs went for touchbacks last season. Sturgis is 5'10'' and 188 pounds. He has plenty of leg to make kicks from at least 55 yards and was accurate in college. Sturgis should be a very solid kicker in the NFL and could be selected around the 7th Round.

3. Brett Maher, Sr. - Nebraska 7th Round – UDFA (No. 258)
In 2012, Maher went 20/27 (74.1%) in field goal attempts last season for the Cornhuskers. He averaged about 62 yards per kickoff and 57/96 (59.38%) kickoffs went for touchbacks in 2012. Maher also served as the punter and punted 61 times averaging 41.84 yards per punt. Maher had a better season kicking and punting in 2011 going 19/23 (82.6%) in FG attempts and averaging 44.51 yards per punt. He could be a 7th Round selection.

4. Brandon McManus, Sr. - Temple UDFA (UR)
McManus is a good kicker that went 14/17 (82.4%) in field goal attempts last season for the Owls. He averaged 63.5 yards per kickoff and 40/56 (71.43%) kickoffs went for touchbacks in 2012. He also punted and averaged 45 yards per punt of his 54 punts. He has the leg to kick over 50 yards and has gotten more accurate. McManus will likely go undrafted.

5. Dan Conroy, Sr. - Michigan State UDFA (UR)
Conroy is 5'10'' and 186 pounds. Conroy is an inconsistent kicker that went 23/32 (71.9%) in field goal attempts last season for the Spartans. He has a solid leg and can make kicks from 50 yards. He'll probably be undrafted.

2013 NFL Draft: Top Safety Prospects

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1. Kenny Vaccaro, Sr. - Texas 1st Round (No. 20)
Vaccaro is a solid all-around safety that can do everything well. He has pretty good size at 6'0'' and 214 pounds with very good hips to turn and run. Vaccaro is great against the run and was also used as a nickel corner for Texas. He did pretty well at the NFL Combine running a 4.63 forty, 15 reps at 225 pounds in the bench, 38" vertical, 10'1'' broad jump, 6.78 3 cone drill and 4.06 twenty yard shuttle. Vaccaro registered 96 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and broke-up five throws during the 2012 college football season. Vaccaro has good coverage skills and is a sure tackler for the most part. He can play overly aggressive taking bad angles on running backs and will sometimes wait for runner to come to him and get stuck in his shoes lunging instead of attacking them. Vaccaro will probably be a Top 25 pick on April 25th.

2. Matt Elam, Jr. - Florida 1st – 2nd Round (No. 35)
In 2012, Elam recorded 76 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, four interceptions, two sacks, forced a fumble and broke-up five passes. Elam doesn't have good size at 5'10'' and 208 pounds but plays like he is a 6'3'' and 250 pound linebacker with the force he brings with his hits. He is a very good open field tackler and played in the box a lot. Elam made plenty of big plays for the Gators and will give great effort usually. He can cover the slot and in a deep zone. Attacks the ball carrier downhill to make plays and is very physical with wide receivers or when being blocked. Did well in the field drills and testing at the NFL Combine posting a 4.54 forty, 17 reps at 225, 35.5" vertical and 9'10'' broad jump. Elam has great potential to be a very good safety in the NFL if he plays up to his ability and should be a 2nd Round selection.

3. Eric Reid, Jr. - LSU 2nd Round (No. 46)
At 6'1'' and 213 pounds, Reid has good size and athleticism for the NFL as a starting safety. Reid did very well at the NFL Scouting Combine during field drills and testing. He ran a 4.53 forty, did 17 reps of 225, 40.5" vertical, 11'2'' broad jump, 6.99 3 cone and 4.22 twenty yard shuttle. Last season Reid made 91 tackles, one tackle for loss, two interceptions and broke-up seven passes for the Tigers. Reid is solid against the run and in pass coverage with room for improvement in both areas. He's a physical player that can deliver big hits to receivers or running backs. Sheds receiver's blocks very well and plays within himself. Reid got beat deep too often jumping on routes and needs to get better at wrapping up when tackling. He's a better player than what he played last season at LSU and needs to play to his potential. Reid should be a 2nd Round pick.

4. Jonathan Cyprien, Sr. - FIU 2nd – 3rd Round (No. 58)
Cyprien is a hard-hitting strong safety prospect that has helped his draft stock very much in the draft process after doing very good during Senior Bowl week. He has also been consistent through his four years at FIU including last season. Cyprien's great season in 2012 includes 93 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, four interceptions, a forced fumble and breaking up five passes. He can cover tight ends and receivers man-to-man and has good range in a deep zone coverage. Plays with an attitude and is tough to block including when he is sent on a blitz. Cyprien has good size at 6'0'' and 217 pounds. He can get sucked in on play-action which allows potential big plays for the offense. A player that has good upside and should be a 2nd Round selection in the NFL Draft.

5. Bacarri Rambo, Redshirt Sr. - Georgia 2nd – 3rd Round (No. 66)
Rambo has a great last name and is one of the more dynamic safeties in the safety class. However, he was suspended for the first four games of 2012 for drug usage. Rambo had 73 tackles, one tackle for loss, three interceptions, a sack and a fumble recovery for the Bulldogs in 2012. Rambo has good size at 6'0'' and 211 pounds. He looked good during Senior Bowl week. Rambo makes plays, has good instincts, reads the QB's eyes, solid in coverage and comes up in run support very well. He definitely can be a starter in the NFL if he can keep his head on straight. Rambo is a 2nd Round talent that will probably be drafted in the 3rd Round because of his off the field issues.

6. Shamarko Thomas, Sr. - Syracuse 2nd – 3rd Round (No. 69)
Thomas has had to grow up fast after losing both of his parents within a 9 month period around 2010 and taking the lead for his five younger siblings. He is a compact safety at 5'9'' and 213 pounds with outstanding athleticism. Thomas recorded 85 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions, three forced fumbles and one sack last year for the Orange. Thomas can play around the line of scrimmage to support the run and has the speed to make plays against the run from a two-deep. Very good blitzer that times the snap well. Thomas needs to become more consistent in tackling and taking better angles in pursuit of ball carriers. He can cover receivers in the open field and make plays on the ball. Thomas was impressive at the NFL Combine running a 4.42 forty yard dash, 28 reps in the bench, 40.5" vertical, 11'1'' broad jump and a 4.26 twenty yard shuttle. He will probably be a 2nd or 3rd Round pick.

7. T.J. McDonald, Sr. - USC 3rd – 4th Round (No. 95)
McDonald is a tough and explosive safety who is an enforcer in the back end of a defense. In 2012, McDonald registered 110 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions, a sack, blocked a kick and broke-up three throws. At the NFL Combine he ran a 4.59 forty, 19 reps in the bench, 40" vertical, 10'11'' broad jump, 6.89 3 cone and 4.20 twenty yard shuttle at 6'2'' and 219 pounds. McDonald is excellent in run support and is basically another linebacker but it also means he doesn't have great coverage skills or ability. Was a great special teams player. McDonald has good hands and plays smart. He just needs to get better technically with his backpedal and becoming more fluid in turning his hips. He should be a 3rd Round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.

8. Shawn Williams, Sr. - Georgia 3rd – 4th Round (No. 97)
Last season Williams recorded 98 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, a sack, forced a fumble, blocked a kick and broke-up four passes for Georgia. Williams is a physical safety that is usually in the box to support the run. He tested very well at the NFL Scouting Combine running a 4.46 forty, 25 reps of 225 in the bench, a 36" vertical, 10' broad jump, 7.01 3 cone drill and 4.25 twenty yard shuttle. Williams has good size at 6'0'' and 213 pounds with good athletic ability and intense attitude on the playing field. He is a solid blitzer that can cause disruption in the backfield. Tackles very well and is pretty solid in coverage. Williams should be a very solid player for an NFL team and could be a 3rd Round selection in the draft.

9. D.J. Swearinger, Sr. - South Carolina 3rd – 4th Round (No. 105)
Swearinger is a hard-hitting safety that plays with some "swag" to him. Swearinger piled up 79 tackles, three tackles for loss, two interceptions, two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and broke-up seven passes in 2012. Decent size at 5'10'' and 208 pounds with good overall skills and athletic ability. He is physical with receivers in coverage and has good ball skills. Great tackler when he wraps up but sometimes just throws a shoulder. At the combine, Swearinger ran a 4.67, did 17 reps of 225, a 37" vertical, 10'4'' broad jump, 6.70 3 cone drill and 4.11 twenty yard shuttle. He's a good blitzer that takes on and sheds block very well. Swearinger lacks top end speed to cover most receivers in the NFL but should be fine in deep zone coverages. He should be a 3rd or 4th Round draft selection.

10. J.J. Wilcox, Sr. - Georgia Southern 3rd – 4th Round (No. 110)
Wilcox's draft stock has risen after a very good week at the Senior Bowl where he showed he can cover players from the bigger schools. In 2012, Wilcox registered 88 tackles, two interceptions and broke-up three passes during his senior year and also averaged 24 yards per kick return. At 6'0'' and 213 pounds, Wilcox has good size to go along with good lateral agility, balance and leaping ability. He plays with good instincts and has great ball skills. At the NFL Combine, Wilcox posted a 4.57 forty, 17 reps of 225, 35" vertical, 10'4'' broad jump, 7.02 3 cone and a 4.09 twenty yard shuttle. He also played some wide receiver for the Eagles so he should understand routes and what opponents are trying to do. Wilcox has great upside and will probably be selected in the 3rd or 4th Round in the 2013 NFL Draft.

Best of the Rest
11. Phillip Thomas, Redshirt Sr. - Fresno State 4th Round (No. 123)
12. Duke Williams, Sr. - Nevada 5th Round (No. 141)
13. Tony Jefferson, Jr. - Oklahoma 5th Round (No. 157)
14. Robert Lester, Sr. - Alabama 5th – 6th Round (No. 177)
15. Earl Wolff, Redshirt Sr. - North Carolina State 6th Round (No. 187)
16. Josh Evans, Sr. - Florida 6th Round (No. 188)
17. Rontez Miles, Sr. - California (Pa.) 6th Round (No. 197)
18. Jawanza Starling, Sr. - USC 7th Round (No. 230)
19. Cody Davis, Redshirt Sr. - Texas Tech 7th Round (No. 249)
20. Cooper Taylor, Redshirt Sr. - Richmond 7th Round – UDFA (No. 256)
21. Bradley McDougald, Sr. - Kansas 7th Round – UDFA (No. 262)
22. Ray Ray Armstrong, Redshirt Sr. - Miami (Fla.) 7th Round – UDFA (No. 271)
23. Jeff Heath, Sr. - Saginaw Valley State 7th Round – UDFA (No. 282)
24. Daimion Stafford, Sr. - Nebraska 7th Round – UDFA (No. 283)
25. Keelan Johnson, Redshirt Sr. - Arizona State 7th Round – UDFA (No. 292)
26. Rashard Hall, Redshirt Sr. - Clemson UDFA (UR)
27. Brandan Bishop, Sr. - North Carolina State UDFA (UR)
28. Don Jones, Redshirt Sr. - Arkansas State UDFA (UR)
29. Zeke Motta, Sr. - Notre Dame UDFA (UR)
30. John Boyett, Redshirt Sr. - Oregon UDFA (UR)
31. Jahleel Addae, Redshirt Sr. - Central Michigan UDFA (UR)

2013 NFL Draft: Top Cornerback Prospects

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1. Xavier Rhodes, Redshirt Jr. - Florida State 1st Round (No. 11)
Rhodes is my top cornerback at 6'1'' and 210 pounds with long 33 3/4" arms. In 2012, Rhodes registered 39 tackles, two tackles for loss, three interceptions, forced a fumble and broke-up seven passes. Give Rhodes some time and I believe he'll end up being the best corner when it is all said and done. He looked great at the NFL Combine with the field drills and tested very well running a 4.43 forty, 14 reps of 225, a 40.5" vertical and a 11' broad jump. Rhodes is big and physical at the line of scrimmage usually not letting wide receivers get a free release. He had good hips when turning and running and turns his head to locate the ball. Rhodes will come up and support the run and has the potential to be a safety. Needs to get better in zone coverage and can sometimes miss tackles. Rhodes should be a Top 15 pick in the NFL Draft.

2. Dee Milliner, Jr. - Alabama 1st Round (No. 12)
At 6'0'' and 201 pounds, Milliner has great size for an NFL corner. He was impressive at the NFL Scouting Combine running a 4.37 forty, had a 37" vertical, 10'2'' broad jump, 6.95 3 cone and a 4.32 twenty yard shuttle. Milliner had 54 tackles, four tackles for loss, two interceptions, 1.5 sacks, forced a fumble, recovered a fumble, blocked a kick and broke-up 20 throws in 2012. Most NFL ready corner in the draft being coached by Nick Saban at Alabama. Milliner has fluid hip turns and turns his head and makes a play on the ball. Solid in zone coverage but still needs work on his backpedal. He can blitz off the edge and is decent in run support. Milliner is pretty good in press coverage and can break on the ball very well. He should be a Top 10 draft pick on April 25th.

3. Desmond Trufant, Sr. - Washington 1st Round (No. 24)
Trufant could be a very good cover corner in the NFL after showing his abilities during the Senior Bowl week and proving he belonged as 1st Round selection at the NFL Combine. At the Combine, Trufant ran a 4.38 forty, did 16 reps of 225 pounds in the bench, a 37.5" vertical, 10'5'' broad jump and a 3.85 twenty yard shuttle. Last season Trufant recorded 36 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, one interception, a sack, forced a fumble, blocked a kick and broke-up eight passes. At 6'0'' and 191 pounds, Trufant has good size and can cover on the outside or in the slot. He needs better awareness when the ball is in the air but will go up and compete for jump balls. Trufant is alright in supporting the run and tackling. His brothers Marcus and Isaiah are currently in the NFL and Desmond will soon join the club.

4. Jamar Taylor, Redshirt Sr. - Boise State 1st – 2nd Round (No. 32)
Taylor is a good prospect with speed, explosiveness, strength and agility. The Boise State cornerback registered 51 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, four interceptions, 2.5 sacks, forced three fumbles and broke-up nine passes in 2012. Taylor had a good Senior Bowl week in coverage and was one of the better performers during field drills and in testing at the NFL Scouting Combine. He ran a 4.39 forty, bench pressed 225 pounds 22 times, posted a 35" vertical, 10'7'' broad jump, 6.82 3 cone and 4.06 twenty yard shuttle at 5'11'' and 192 pounds. Taylor is pretty physical with receivers at the line of scrimmage but allows first downs too easy when playing off. He has great hips to turn and run and can make plays on the ball. Sets the edge against the run but is a pretty average tackler. Taylor will probably be a 2nd Round selection.

5. D.J. Hayden, Sr. - Houston 1st – 2nd Round (No. 39)
Hayden's draft stock has rocketed upwards after being cleared to play since he tore the inferior vena cava in practice; a critical vein that returns blood to the heart and he nearly died from that. He is now Mike Mayock's No. 1 CB for the 2013 NFL Draft ahead of CB Dee Milliner. Hayden has pretty good size at 5'11'' and 191 pounds. Last season before his rare injury, he piled up 61 tackles, 1.5 TFL, four interceptions, forced a fumble and broke-up eight passes. Hayden ran a 4.33 forty, posted a 33.5" vertical and had a 10' broad jump at his Pro Day. As a player, Hayden has great change of direction ability, makes good breaks on the football, gets off wide receiver blocks and is solid against the run. He is a playmaker with great ball skills and will probably be an early 2nd Round selection.

6. Johnathan Banks, Sr. - Mississippi State 2nd Round (No. 45)
Banks is one of the best if not the best corner to ever come out of Mississippi State. Banks registered 63 tackles, two tackles for loss, four interceptions, forced a fumble and broke-up seven passes in 2012. He's a very long corner at 6'2'' and 185 pounds with 33 7/8" arms. Banks is a hard hitter being a former safety and does support the run well. He is fluid in the hips and can break-up most jump balls. Solid blitzer off the edge. Banks needs gain another 10-15 pounds and get stronger to be an effective press corner. At the NFL Combine, Banks disappointed by running a 4.61 forty. He did good in the other tests though with a 34" vertical, 10'5'' broad jump, 6.97 3 cone and a 4.27 twenty yard shuttle. Banks will likely be a late 1st to early 2nd Round pick in the draft.

7. Darius Slay, Sr. - Mississippi State 2nd Round (No. 47)
At 6'0'' and 192 pounds, Slay's stock has gone way up since his NFL Scouting Combine performance with the field drills and in the testing. There, he ran a 4.36 forty yard dash, 14 reps in the bench, 35.5" vertical, 10'4'' broad jump, 6.90 3 cone drill and a 4.21 twenty yard shuttle. In 2012, Slay had 40 tackles, one tackle for loss, five interceptions, blocked a kick and broke-up six throws. He's physical with receivers and can get a good break on the ball. Slay has a great attitude and is very good against the run. He held his own when quarterbacks were throwing away from his teammate Johnathan Banks. He was a great special teams player also and will probably be a 2nd Round pick.

8. David Amerson, Jr. - North Carolina State 2nd – 3rd Round (No. 62)
Amerson has very good size for a corner who could also play safety in the NFL at 6'1'' and 205 pounds. He was a ball hawk for the Wolfpack combining for 18 interceptions the last two seasons. For the 2012 college football season, Amerson made 61 stops, one tackles for loss, five interceptions and broke-up 12 throws. He is a very aggressive corner which can sometimes be his worst enemy as he is susceptible to double moves. Amerson is solid supporting the run and is a good tackler. Tested well at the NFL Combine with a 4.44 forty yard dash, 15 reps at 225 in the bench, 35.5" vertical and 10'7'' broad jump. He needs to work on his technique and footwork but could eventually be a very good starter in the NFL. Amerson has 2nd Round value in the 2013 NFL Draft.

9. Robert Alford, Redshirt Sr. - Southeastern Louisiana 2nd – 3rd Round (No. 71)
Alford was dominant at corner for the Lions and also played some wide receiver for them. In 2012, Alford recorded 39 tackles, five tackles for loss, four interceptions and broke-up eight passes for Southeastern Louisiana. He had an excellent Senior Bowl week and followed that up with good performance at the NFL Scouting Combine. Alford has pretty good size at 5'10'' and 188 pounds. He is very good in zone coverage and solid in man-to-man. Alford has some added value as a potential punt returner in the NFL. He can blitz well and comes up to stop the run. He plays with good overall technique and can turn and run. Alford ran a 4.39 forty, 17 reps in the bench, 40" vertical, 11' broad jump, 6.89 3 cone drill and 4.23 twenty yard shuttle. He will have to adjust to the NFL speed and the wide outs at that level. Alford has 2nd or 3rd Round value.

10. Blidi Wreh-Wilson, Redshirt Sr. - Connecticut 3rd Round (No. 78)
At 6'1'' and 195 pounds, Wreh-Wilson has very good size while also having very good athletic ability. Wreh-Wilson registered 46 tackles, one interception and broke-up nine throws during the 2012 season for the Huskies. He had a pretty good all-around NFL Combine performance running a 4.53 forty, 14 reps of 225, 36" vertical, 10'8'' broad jump, 6.97 3 cone and 4.12 twenty yard shuttle. Wreh-Wilson had a good Senior Bowl week as well. He's decent in man-to-man coverage but much better when he can read the QB's eyes in zone. He attacks to help in run support but is a pretty bad tackler that just throws a shoulder usually. Wreh-Wilson is a quick athlete and can make good breaks on the ball. He'll be a 2nd or 3rd Round pick.

Best of the Rest
11. Jordan Poyer, Sr. - Oregon State 3rd – 4th Round (No. 91)
12. Logan Ryan, Redshirt Jr. - Rutgers 3rd – 4th Round (No. 96)
13. B.W. Webb, Redshirt Sr. - William & Mary 3rd – 4th Round (No. 102)
14. Dwayne Gratz, Redshirt Sr. - Connecticut 4th Round (No. 120)
15. Will Davis, Sr. - Utah State 4th – 5th Round (No. 127)
16. Leon McFadden, Sr. - San Diego State 4th – 5th Round (No. 128)
17. Nickell Robey, Jr. - USC 5th Round (No. 142)
18. Tyrann Mathieu, Jr. - LSU 5th Round (No. 146)
19. Terry Hawthorne, Sr. - Illinois 5th – 6th Round (No. 164)
20. Steve Williams, Redshirt Jr. - California 5th – 6th Round (No. 175)
21. Sanders Commings, Redshirt Sr. - Georgia 6th Round (No. 182)
22. Brandon McGee, Sr. - Miami (Fla.) 6th Round (No. 186)
23. Tharold Simon, Jr. - LSU 6th Round (No. 191)
24. Rod Sweeting, Sr. - Georgia Tech 6th Round (No. 196)
25. Johnny Adams, Redshirt Sr. - Michigan State 6th – 7th Round (No. 212)
26. Josh Johnson, Sr. - Purdue 7th Round (No. 226)
27. Adrian Bushell, Redshirt Sr. - Louisville 7th Round (No. 227)
28. Marc Anthony, Redshirt Sr. - California 7th Round (No. 240)
29. Micah Hyde, Sr. - Iowa 7th Round (No. 245)
30. Kahlid Wooten, Redshirt Sr. - Nevada 7th Round – UDFA (No. 255)
31. Travis Howard, Redshirt Sr. - Ohio State 7th Round – UDFA (No. 273)
32. Mike Edwards, Jr. Hawaii 7th Round – UDFA (No. 277)
33. Kayvon Webster, Sr. - USF 7th Round – UDFA (No. 290)
34. Vernon Kearney, Sr. - Lane 7th Round – UDFA (No. 293)
35. Daxton Swanson, Sr. - Sam Houston State 7th Round – UDFA (No. 294)
36. Branden Smith, Sr. - Georgia UDFA (UR)
37. Demontre Hurst, Sr. - Oklahoma UDFA (UR)
38. Demetrius McCray, Sr. - Appalachian State UDFA (UR)
39. Dustin Harris, Sr. - Texas A&M UDFA (UR)
40. Devin Smith, Redshirt Sr. - Wisconsin UDFA (UR)
41. Marcus Cromartie, Redshirt Sr. - Wisconsin UDFA (UR)
42. Jeremy Harris, Sr. - New Mexico State UDFA (UR)

2013 NFL Draft: Top Inside Linebacker Prospects

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1. Alec Ogletree, Jr. - Georgia 1st Round (No. 13)
At 6'2'' and 242 pounds, Ogletree is one of the most athletic linebackers in the draft being a former safety. He could be a 3-4 ILB or a 4-3 OLB in the NFL. Ogletree registered 111 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, one interception, a forced fumble and broke-up five passes in 2012. He has character concerns after failing a drug test before the 2012 season and being arrested for a DUI in February before the NFL Combine. At the combine, Ogletree ran a 4.70 forty, had a 33.5" vertical, 10'2'' broad jump and a 4.39 20 yard shuttle. Ogletree is a sideline to sideline linebacker that can lay the wood on ball carriers. Plays with a relentless style and comes up to fill a hole. Ogletree has big upside and still needs to play with more discipline and read his keys. He should be selected in the bottom half of the 1st Round.

2. Manti Te'o, Sr. - Notre Dame 1st – 2nd Round (No. 31)
Once considered a Top 5 pick by crazy people, Te'o now might not even be selected in the 1st Round after a very good year with Notre Dame despite the Alabama game. Te'o had 113 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, seven interceptions, a fumble recovery and broke-up four passes during his last year at Notre Dame. He has a good frame at 6'1'' and 241 pounds for an inside linebacker. Te'o was the leader of the Irish defense and set everyone up and made calls. He has good football awareness and recognition ability. Te'o is another thumping linebacker and is very good at stopping the run between the tackles but could struggle being a sideline to sideline defender. He sheds blocks well and is decent in pass coverage. Te'o looked pretty good in the field drills at the NFL Combine but didn't test particularly well. He could end up being an early 2nd Round draft pick.

3. Kevin Minter, Redshirt Jr. - LSU 1st – 2nd Round (No. 34)
Minter at 6'0'' and 246 pounds is a thumper at inside linebacker. In 2012, Minter recorded 130 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, four sacks, one interception, a forced fumble and broke-up five passes. Plays with great instincts and takes on blocks very good. Minter is decent as a blitzer and is at his best playing within the box. Minter was the best defensive player that LSU had last season in term of play. He is strong and very good at stopping the run between the tackles but might struggle in the NFL making tackles near the sidelines due to a lack of speed and agility. At the NFL Combine, Minter ran a 4.81 forty, did 25 reps of 225 pounds in the bench press, had a 33" vertical and 9'11'' broad jump. Minter has late 1st Round to early 2nd Round value.

4. Kevin Reddick, Sr. - North Carolina 3rd – 4th Round (No. 92)
Reddick is a good inside linebacker that has the discipline to read his keys and make strong tackles. Last season Reddick registered 85 tackles, 18.5 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, forced two fumbles and broke-up six passes. He is very good at stopping the run and shedding blockers on his way to the the running back. Reddick has good awareness and can cover tight ends or running backs in space. Played some defensive end and can get some pressure off the edge. At 6'1'' and 243 pounds, Reddick ran a 4.72 forty, did 23 reps in the bench press and had a 9'5'' broad jump at the NFL Scouting Combine. He can play too aggressive at times leaving cut back lanes and probably not a sideline to sideline defender. Reddick could develop into a solid inside linebacker for a 3-4 defense. He'll probably be selected around the 3rd Round.

5. Jonathan Bostic, Sr. - Florida 3rd – 4th Round (No. 99)
Bostic is a stout inside linebacker at 6'1'' and 245 pounds that can stuff the run consistently. He runs through blocks on his way to the ball carrier. Bostic has good instincts and is a sound tackler. For the Gators last season, Bostic registered 67 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, two interceptions, a forced fumble and broke-up two passes. Bostic ran a 4.61 forty yard dash, a 32.5" vertical, 9'10'' broad jump, 6.99 3 cone drill and a 4.24 20 yard shuttle. He is very agile and can make stops from sideline to sideline. Very solid in coverage and can run with most tight ends and running backs. Bostic needs to work on his technique and leverage when engaged with a blocker but has great potential to be a starter in the NFL. Should be a 3rd or 4th Round pick.

6. Kiko Alonso, Redshirt Sr. - Oregon 4th Round (No. 111)
At 6'3'' and 238 pounds, Alonso has a great frame with room to add more weight. In 2012, Alonso registered 81 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, four interceptions, a sack, two forced fumbles and broke-up three passes. He has had some off field issues including getting arrested for a DUI back in 2010 but seems to be over that. He could play in a 4-3 or 3-4 and plays with a good motor. Alonso is a very good blitzer and is a solid athlete. He is only average in stopping the run and plays sort of recklessly taking bad angles and getting lost if traffic. A player with some potential and could make an impact on an NFL if he can learn to play with disapline. Alonso should be selected in the 4th Round come April.

7. Nico Johnson, Sr. - Alabama 4th – 5th Round (No. 131)
Johnson is a really good inside linebacker that does his job to the best of his ability. He hits with authority, takes on blocks, solid blitzer and hustles to the ball. Johnson recorded 55 tackles, two tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and broke-up a throw during the 2012 college football season. Johnson has great size at 6'2'' and 248 pounds. He has good recognition skills between the tackles and moves well in traffic. Struggles in coverage and doesn't have the speed to be a sideline to sideline defender. Johnson will be selected in the NFL Draft around the 4th Round.

8. Michael Mauti, Redshirt Sr. - Penn State 5th Round (No. 143)
Mauti was a tough, hard-nosed inside linebacker at Penn State that became one of the leaders for the team during the sanctioned 2012 season. Mauti produced last season with 96 tackles, four tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, three interceptions, three forced fumbles and broke-up two passes. At 6'2'' and 243 pounds, Mauti is a good overall player that plays with strength and relies on his great instincts. Solid against the run and in coverage. Isn't the most athletic player but will work hard and study opponents. Mauti is a 3rd Round talent but will like fall to the 5th or 6th Round because of past ACL tears in both knees.

9. A.J. Klein, Sr. - Iowa State 5th – 6th Round (No. 165)
Klein is an intense player that was the leader for the Cyclone defense for the past few years. He also showed some athleticism at the NFL Combine in the field drills and running a 4.66 forty at 6'1'' and 250 pounds. Last season Klein recorded 117 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, an interception, a sack and broke-up two throws. Recognizes plays very quickly and plays under control reading his keys. He takes on blockers well and can stuff a hole. Klein is a sure tackler that also plays with great awareness when in coverage. He won't be a big threat as a blitzer and can get juked by better athletes in space. Klein is likely going to be a 5th Round or 6th Round selection in the 2013 NFL Draft.

10. Steve Beauharnais, Sr. - Rutgers 7th Round (No. 221)
Beauharnais is an agile and pretty explosive linebacker that lacks elite speed. He ran a 4.84 forty, had a 33" vertical, 9'10" broad jump, 6.99 3 cone drill and a 4.20 twenty yard shuttle at the NFL Scouting Combine. Beauharnais had 82 tackles, six tackles for loss, an interception, a sack, a fumble recovery and one pass break-up. He has pretty good size at 6'1'' and 240 pounds. Beauharnais plays with good pad level and sifts through traffic getting to the ball carrier well. Overall, Beauharnais is a stout player against the run but needs to get better in pass coverage. He could be a very good and reliable backup in the NFL and will probably be picked in the 7th Round.

Best of the Rest
11. Vince Williams, Redshirt Sr. - Florida State 7th Round – UDFA (No. 276)
12. Bruce Taylor, Redshirt Sr. - Virginia Tech 7th Round – UDFA (No. 298)
13. Steve Greer, Redshirt Sr. - Virginia UDFA (UR)
14. Nick Clancy, Reshirt Sr. - Boston College UDFA (UR)
15. Dan Molls, Sr. - Toledo UDFA (UR)
16. Albert Rosette, Redshirt Sr. - Nevada UDFA (UR)
17. Brandon Hepburn, Redshirt Sr. - Florida A&M UDFA (UR)
18. Sam Barrington, Sr. - USF UDFA (UR)
19. Tom Wort, Redshirt Jr. - Oklahoma UDFA (UR)
20. Will Compton, Redshirt Sr. - Nebraska UDFA (UR)
21. Christian Robinson, Redshirt Sr. - Georgia UDFA (UR)
22. Uona Kaveinga, Redshirt Sr. - BYU UDFA (UR)
23. Robert McCabe, Sr. - Georgetown UDFA (UR)
24. Jonathan Stewart, Sr. - Texas A&M UDFA (UR)
25. Jake Johnson, Sr. - South Alabama UDFA (UR)