NCAA Scouting Seventh Round Analysis by Paul Emery April 25th 2010
1 (208) Patriots (From Rams through Redskins) Thomas Welch OT Vanderbilt flashes some quickness setting up and could develop down the road.
2 (209) Bills (From Lions) Levi Brown – QB Troy nice fit Brown has a live arm good enough for the bad weather in Buffalo. Good value to add to the QB mix.
3 (210) Buccaneers Cody Grimm SS – Virginia Tech played LB in college, but projects to SS as a pro. Son of former Redskin Russ Grimm. Should star on special teams coverage.
4 (211) Rams (From Redskins) Marquis Johnson – CB Alabama the NFL just loves Alabama CB’s in this Draft the third to go. Alabama’s nickel back flashes some coverage ability.
5 (212) Dolphins (From Chiefs) Chris McCoy DE/OLB – Middle Tennessee State latest small school DE to come off the board another who flashed pass rush ability at a lower level, but has much to learn.
6 (213) Lions (From Seahawks) Willie Young DE/LB – North Carolina State has very long arms wiry build needs to get stronger. Has flexibility and it will be interesting to see how the Lions use him.
7 (214) Vikings (From Browns through Lions) Mickey Shuler – TE – Penn State second Penn State TE to be drafted. Solid blocker also decent short/medium range target.
8 (215) Raiders Jeremy Ware DB – Michigan State typical Raiders pick ran a 4.37 40 yard dash at his pro day.
9 (216) Bills Kyle Calloway – OT Iowa more help at RT for the Bills. Calloway lacks top flexibility, but has decent technique and is a player who I like more than earlier pick Ed Wang.
10 (217) Buccaneers (From Jaguars)- Dekoda Watson – OLB – Florida State played some DE in college has pass rush ability. Excellent athlete has had durability problems.
11 (218) Bears J’Marcus Webb – OT – West Texas AM huge small schooler moves pretty well for a big man could develop down the road. Interesting developmental pick.
12 (219) Redskins (From Dolphins) Terrence Austin – WR – UCLA lacks top size, but could contribute as a Punt Returner and in the slot. Showed up nicely at the Shrine Game.
13 (220) Eagles (From Broncos through Lions) Jamar Chaney – ILB – Mississippi State missed the 2008 season with a knee injury. Excellent athlete who doesn’t always play to his athletic ability but worth a pick here.
14 (221) Giants Matt Dodge – P – East Carolina strong legged punter, who sometimes lacks top hang time. Can also kick off.
15 (222) Titans Marc Mariani – WR – Montana Jeff Fisher’s son played for Montana so clearly he saw something in Mariani while watching Brandon in action. Mariana has been very productive and has a chance.
16 (223) Panthers RJ Stanford – CB Utah has decent speed only a one year starter, but had Sean Smith ahead of him. Has coverage ability.
17 (224) 49ers Phillip Adams – CB – South Carolina State physical CB with good, but not great speed.
18 (225) Broncos (From Steelers through Buccaneers) Syd’Quan Thompson – CB – California another short and slow CB who will struggle to make it in my opinion. Better college player than pro prospect.
19 (226) Rams (From Falcons) George Selvie – DE – South Florida Selvie is the forgotten man in South Florida as JPP burst onto the scene. Has pass rush ability, but isn’t a top athlete.
20 (227) Texans Dorin Dickerson TE/HB – Pittsburgh another HB for Houston to go with Casey and Graham. Excellent athlete who flashed as a receiver could even move to WR. Clearly not a need so a best player available pick.
21 (228) Bengals Reggie Stephens OG – Iowa State big mauler who lacks top athletic ability.
22 (229) Redskins (From Patriots) Erik Cook OG/OC – New Mexico very tall Center who projects to Guard or even outside to Tackle. Has athletic ability and is a scheme fit.
23 (230) Packers C.J. Wilson – DE – East Carolina 3-4 DE projection has marginal length for the position. More of a 4-3 type where he flashed some pass rush ability.
24 (231) Redskins (From Eagles through Broncos and Patriots) Selvish Capers – OT – West Virginia excellent athlete, who was all over the place technique wise. Nice scheme fit, but he has much work to do.
25 (232) Broncos (From Ravens through Buccaneers)- Jammie Kirlew DE/OLB – Indiana projection to 3-4 OLB don’t see it as a scheme fit as he’s not athletic enough tested out poorly at the Combine.
26 (233) Cardinals Jim Dray TE Stanford excellent blocker and reliable short range receiver. Has durability concerns.
27 (234) Cowboys Sean Lissemore – DE – William & Mary DT in college, projects to 3-4 DE in Dallas.
28 (235) Chargers Dedrick Epps – TE Miami overshadowed by Jimmy Graham’s emergence in 2009. Good effort player has durability concerns.
29 (236) Seahawks (From Jets) Dexter Davis – DE – Arizona State lacks pro DE size, but is sudden off the edge interesting Pac-10 selection by the Seahawks.
30 (237) Vikings Ryan D’Imperio – ILB Rutgers tough ILB who will be ideal for special teams.
31 (238) Colts Ricardo Mathews – DT – Cincinnati played as a 3-4 DE raw, but has good strength and flashes ability.
32 (239) Saints Sean Canfield – QB – Oregon State flashed some ability as a Senior, but lacks top accuracy. Decent enough developmental type though.
33 (240) Colts (Compensatory selection) Kavell Conner – OLB Clemson good value at this point very productive LB who is athletic enough to make it.
34 (241) Titans (Compensatory selection) David Howard – DT Brown strong and smart player who shows enough against double teams to get a late round look.
35 (242) Steelers (Compensatory selection) Doug Worthington DE – Ohio State played DT in college projects to 3-4 DE. Has the length to play the position has had durability issues.
36 (243) Eagles (Compensatory selection) Jeff Owens DT Georgia was rated as a high pick before a 2008 knee injury. Very strong holds up very well against the double team and is a great pick at this point in proceedings.
37 (244) Eagles (Compensatory selection) Kurt Coleman – SS – Ohio State lacks top size for the position as a pro not a super athlete, but should contribute on special teams.
38 (245) Seahawks (Compensatory selection) – Jameson Konz FB/HB – Kent State workout warrior who many projected to go much higher on this basis.
39 (246) Colts (Compensatory selection) Ray Fisher – CB Indiana small corner, who is a converted WR that can also help in the return game.
40 (247) Patriots (Compensatory selection) Brandon Deaderick DE Alabama has experience of a complex defensive system used as a 3-4 DE and 4-3 DT. Has long arms ideal for the 3-4. Flashed on tape, but doesn’t consistently get off blocks.
41 (248) Patriots (Compensatory selection) Kade Weston – NT – Georgia the final of the three Georgia DT’s to be drafted. Holds up well at the line interesting pick do they not like Ron Brace from last year or could they be looking for Weston to play at DE?
42 (249) Panthers (Compensatory selection) Robert McClain – CB Connecticut another short CB but at least McClain can run.
43 (250) Patriots (Compensatory selection) Zac Robinson – QB – Oklahoma State had a decent Senior Bowl. Has a decent enough arm, but accuracy was an issue Dez Bryant made him look better than he was.
44 (251) Raiders (Compensatory selection) Stevie Brown SS Michigan played LB in college, will need to move back to Safety. Tough player who will be great on special teams.
45 (252) Dolphins (Compensatory selection) Austin Spitler ILB – Ohio State one year starter has been a special teams ace and projects here as a pro.
46 (253) Buccaneers (Compensatory selection) Erik Lorig – DE – Stanford has good size and works hard but has had durability issues.
47 (254) Rams (Compensatory selection) Josh Hull – ILB – Penn State smart and tough decent enough athletically to believe he can me more than a special teams ace, which he will be early on.
48 (255) Lions (Compensatory selection) Tim Toone – WR – Weber State over aged prospect (25 years of age) with excellent speed could help in the return game.
Summary
Best Pick: Josh Hull ILB Rams next to last pick really enjoyed watching him play on tape believe he has enough to be more than just a special teams star.
Worst Pick: Syd’Quan Thompson CB Broncos with the combination of height, speed and vertical jump I don’t think he has the numbers to make it.
Best Value: Jeff Owens DT Eagles if his knee gets to 100% this could be a real steal holds up well against the double team.
Best Players on the Board:
QB: Tim Hiller Western Michigan; Jevan Snead Mississippi (came out early to go undrafted); Jarrett Brown West Virginia; Matt Nichols Eastern Washington.
RB: Brandon Minor Michigan; LaGarette Blount Oregon; Darius Marshall Marshall.
WR: Blair White Michigan State; Duke Calhoun Memphis; Freddie Barnes Bowling Green; Jeremy Williams Tulane; Scott Long Louisville.
OL: John Estes Hawaii; Tony Washington Abilene Christian; Cord Howard Georgia Tech; Kevin Matthews Texas A&M.;
DL: Nate Collins Virginia; Jay Ross East Carolina; Brandon Sharpe Texas Tech; Greg Middleton Indiana; George Johnson Rutgers.
LB: Keaton Kristick Oregon State; Joe Pawalek Baylor.
DB: A.J. Jefferson Fresno State (also KR); Chris Chancellor Clemson; Lucien Antoine Oklahoma State.
Special Teams: Aaron Pettrey Ohio State PK; Brett Swenson Michigan State PK; Clint Gresham TCU LS.
Team by team analysis will follow soon, when all the undrafted free agents signed overall grading of drafts and some free agent types that could make a roster.
NCAA Scouting
