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| #63) Kansas City Chiefs- Justin Hunter (WR Tennessee) |
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| Dwayne Bowe is unlikely to return, and whoever the Chiefs QB is next year will need a receiver to throw to besides Jonathan Baldwin. |
| #64) Jacksonville Jaguars- Travis Frederick (OL Wisconsin) |
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| Jacksonville ran for the third fewest yards per game last year, due in large part to a weak offensive line. Frederick, a road-grader coming out of Wisconsin, will help the Jaguars get a better push up front. |
| #65) Oakland Raiders- Ryan Nassib (QB Syracuse) |
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| Carson Palmer is not a long-term solution for the Raiders, and neither is Terrelle Pryor. Taking a young QB this year to groom for the future, and also add some immediate competition would be a wise move. Many people are high on Ryan Nassib, feeling he has a lot of Andy Dalton in him. |
| #66) Philadelphia Eagles- Corey Lemonier (DE/OLB Auburn) |
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| As the Eagles transition to the 3-4 defense, they will need to add some players who fit the scheme. At 6'4" 250, Corey Lemonier is the ideal size to be a 3-4 OLB, and comes with experience as he played in the 3-4 at Auburn. |
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| #67) Detroit Lions- Jonathan Cyprien (Safety Florida International) |
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| Amari Spievey has turned out to be a flop for the Lions, while Louis Delmas has struggled to stay healthy. Jonathan Cyprien is an underrated prospect who showed up huge at the Senior Bowl. Cyprien will hit anything that moves, but also has the athleticism to hold up in coverage. |
| #68) Cleveland Browns- Tyler Bray (QB Tennessee) |
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| Since the Browns don't have a pick in the second round, this will be their next chance to add some real competition for Weeden if they pass on a QB in round one. Tyler Bray has immense talent, and is a high upside selection in the third round. |
| #69) Arizona Cardinals- E.J Manuel (QB Florida State) |
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| E.J Manuel has a lot of ability, and could be an option at starter, but at the very least, if Kevin Kolb were to falter early, or get injured again, Manuel is infinitely better than John Skelton or Ryan Lindley. Manuel also adds value as a running quarterback, which is the new hotness in the NFL. |
| #70) Buffalo Bills- Jelani Jenkins (LB Florida) |
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| Buffalo has an underrated defense as it is, but could stand to upgrade their linebacking corps. Jelani Jenkins is a phenomenal athlete who would bring some big time speed, and playmaking ability to the Bills defense. |
| #71) New York Jets- Quinton Patton (WR Louisiana Tech) |
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| As bad as Mark Sanchez is, any quarterback in the league would have a hard time throwing to the receivers the Jets have. Quinton Patton had a huge statistical year at Louisiana Tech, then backed it up at the Senior Bowl. In a deep class of receivers, he's a great value here. |
| #72) Tennessee Titans- Dion Sims (TE Michigan State) |
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| Tennessee didn't utilize Jared Cook's receiving skills, instead trying to make him an in-line blocker, which didn't work for either party. Cook will be gone this year, and they will need to replace him. Dion Sims is the physical, blocking tight end Mike Munchak is looking for, but comes with sneaky athleticism too. |
| #73) San Diego Chargers- Joseph Randle (RB Oklahoma State) |
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| We've never been high on Ryan Matthews, and thus far he has proved nothing, besides establishing the fact he is injury-prone. San Diego needs to add a guy who is capable of getting starters carries. Randle is a physical runner who breaks a lot of tackles, and has more than adequate speed. |
| #74) Miami Dolphins- Darius Slay (CB Mississippi State) |
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| Opposite Sean Smith, the Dolphins don't have a consistent starter at cornerback. We feel Darius Slay is one of the most underrated players in this draft, so the Dolphins could really be finding a gem here. |
| #75) Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Tyrann Mathieu (CB LSU) |
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| Wherever you line up Tyrann Mathieu on the field, he makes things happen. On defense the Buccaneers are very steady, but could use a playmaker like Mathieu. Tampa has never been shy about drafting risky prospects, and they also have a big need in the secondary. |
| #76) San Francisco 49ers- Phillip Thomas (Safety Fresno State) |
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| Dashon Goldson is a free agent this year, and Donte Whitner is in the final year of his contract. With that in mind, the 49ers would do well do add Phillip Thomas who plays with the same style as both those guys. He's an aggressive, physical safety who loves to hit! |
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| #77) New Orleans Saints- D.J Swearinger (Safety South Carolina) |
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| New Orleans' secondary was unbelievably bad this season, specifically at safety, where Malcolm Jenkins regressed, and Roman Harper was really really old. D.J Swearinger is a fiery player who has outstanding instincts, great speed, ball skills, and loves to hit. |
| #78) St Louis Rams- Stedman Bailey (WR West Virginia) |
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| St Louis has a lot of receivers who are pretty good, but nobody outstanding. Stedman Bailey is not a No. 1 type receiver, but adds elite speed and gamebreaking ability. |
| #79) Pittsburgh Steelers- Kevin Reddick (ILB North Carolina) |
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| Pittsburgh's linebacking core has gotten older and slower over the years, and they need to add some young talent. Kevin Reddick has the size at 240+ pounds that the Steelers look for, and could be a great fit next to Lawrence Timmons in their 3-4 defense. |
| #80) Dallas Cowboys- David Amerson (CB/S NC State) |
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| David Amerson came into this season as a Top 10 prospect, but saw his stock fall off after a disappointing Junior season. Many believe he will have to move to Safety at the next level, which would suit him well given his outstanding ball skills and instincts. |
| #81) New York Giants- Chris Faulk (OT LSU) |
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| Chris Faulk came into the season as our top rated offensive tackle and a top 20 projected pick before he blew out his knee before the season. If he can return to his former self, the Giants could find a long term solution at offensive tackle. |
| #82) Miami Dolphins- Da'Rick Rogers (WR Tennessee Tech) |
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| We have the Dolphins picking up Keenan Allen in round two, but they shouldn't stop looking for receivers. Ryan Tannehill needs weapons, and what they have on the roster right now just isn't going to cut it. |
| #83) Minnesota Vikings- William Gholston (DE Michigan State) |
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| Here is another player who started off the season as a top 20 prospect by many (Us included), but did not live up to the hype. Gholston has all the ability to be an elite pass rusher in this league, and his potential is unlimited, but he has proven to be far to inconsistent thus far. |
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| #84) Cincinnati Bengals- Kenny Stills (WR Oklahoma) |
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| Opposite A.J Green, the Bengals don't have a legitimate #2 receiver. Kenny Stills is a versatile, athletic receiver who can work outside the numbers, or over the middle of the field. |
| #85) Washington Redskins- Shawn Williams (Safety Georgia) |
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| Madieu Williams and Reed Doughty are not long-term solutions at safety and the Redskins will need to upgrade the position this year in the draft. Shawn Williams would give the 'Skins a young leader on defense, who excels in stepping up in run support. |
| #86) Indianapolis Colts- Andre Ellington (RB Clemson) |
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| Vick Ballard, Delone Carter, Donald Brown, not total garbage, but none of those guys really gets you excited. We like Andre Ellington a lot as a slashing running back with the speed and acceleration to breakaway from the defense. |
| #87) Seattle Seahawks- Kyle Long (OL Oregon) |
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| Breno Giacomini started for Seattle last year, but he is certainly not a long-term option at right tackle. Kyle Long might not be ready to play just yet, but he continues to show improvement, possessing the size and athleticism to be a reliable starter for somebody. |
| #88) Green Bay Packers- Brandon Jenkins (DE/OLB Florida State) |
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| Green Bay still struggled to find a pass rush opposite Clay Matthews this year as injuries hampered Nick Perry's rookie season. Brandon Jenkins is an explosive athlete, who came into the season as a 1st round pick, but suffered a Lisfranc injury, and missed most of the season. |
| #89) Houston Texans- Arthur Brown (LB Kansas State) |
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| When Brian Cushing went down last year, the Texans didn't have many exciting options to turn too. Arthur Brown is a tackling machine, and even though he's a bit undersized at 5'11", he's one of those guys who is always around the football, and would be productive anywhere. |
| #90) Denver Broncos- Duke Williams (Safety Nevada) |
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| With the way Denver exited the playoffs, the safety position is going to be top of mind for the Broncos this offseason. Many would say Duke Williams is a reach here, but he's a player who fits exactly what the Broncos look for in their safeties, and has been generating a lot of buzz lately. |
| #91) Atlanta Falcons- John Simon (DE Ohio State) |
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| For years the Falcons have been trying to find a pass rusher opposite John Abraham, but with no real success. John Simon is never going to be a 10+ sack a year guy, but he can produce right off the bat for Atlanta, and provide some much needed depth. |
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| #92) New England Patriots- B.W Webb (CB William & Mary) |
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| If the Patriots got this guy here, I'm convinced they would turn him into a Pro-Bowler. Webb was fantastic at the Senior Bowl, showing off elite athleticism, and is more NFL ready than people think. He's one of the drafts biggest sleepers! |
| #93) San Francisco 49ers- Montee Ball (RB Wisconsin) |
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| Adding depth at running back is a must in the NFL. Behind another dominant run-blocking offensive line, and a similar scheme, Montee Ball could be extremely productive when called upon. |
| #94) Baltimore Ravens- Chase Thomas (OLB Stanford) |
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| Chase Thomas reminds me a lot of former Raven linebacker Jarrett Johnson. Nothing spectacular, and purely 3-4 OLB's, but they're both smart, intelligent, and physical linebackers who are always in position. |
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