| Player |
College |
Team |
Analysis |
| 33.Alan
Branch DT |
Michigan |
Cardinals
(from Raiders) |
QS
- A heck of a pick for the cards
to start off the 2nd round. Good
trade.
MP
- Solid pick for the Cards to help
stuff the top RB's in the NFC West
|
| 34.
Paul Posluszny OLB |
Penn
State |
Bills
(from Detroit) |
QS
- BUffalo gets the guy they want to
replace the departed Takeo Spikes.
MP
- Score for the Bills after missing
out on Willis in round 1...Great trade
up by the Bills |
| 35.
Aaron Sears OLT |
Tennessee |
Buccaneers |
QS
- The third player of the day to be
drafted from Tennessee.
MP
- Gruden goes offensive T in round
2 and paves the way for the Caddy.
A nice pick. |
| 36.
Kevin Kolb QB |
Houston |
Eagles (from Browns) |
QS
- Self-starter who has been a great
program player and unquestioned leader
ever since first stepping into the
huddle as a freshmane.
MP
- Insurance policy for McNabb and
a good pick for Andy Reid’s
version of the west coast offense.
Is McNabb OK? Kolb moved up draft
boards fast. |
| 37.
Eric Weddle SS |
Utah |
Chargers
(from Redskins) |
QS
- A good player who I think is a bit
overhyped in an easy conference. Wants
to play CB, but will be a backup.
MP
- This guy is the steal of the draft
playing any position you want. After
a questionable 1st pick Smith redeems
himself |
| 38.
Zach Miller TE |
Arizona
St. |
Raiders
(from Cardinals) |
QS
- The second best tight end in the
draft, will fill a need in Oakland,
and Russell has his first weapon.
MP
- I like this kid and Russell needs
a lot of help so it is a good pick.
That said O-line makes more sense
to me…Blalock? |
| 39.
Justin Blalock |
Texas |
Atlanta
(from Houston) |
QS
- Great young talent and yes a guy
who should have been drafted in the
first round.
MP
- I love this guy because of his versatility.
He is a 1st round talent and makes
ATL rushing attack that much better |
| 40.
John Beck QB |
BYU |
Miami |
QS
- 70% passer. He put up numbers against
competition that's not that strong.
He's a respected team leader, can
come thru in the clutch.
MP
- They pass on Quinn to take Beck?
Does this make sense to anyone? Miami
fans I feel your pain…Quinn
and Jarrett/Smith seems better than
Beck and Ginn. |
| 41.
Chris Houston CB |
Arkansas |
Falcons (from Vikings) |
QS
- Could struggle to be anything more
than a #2 CB in the Pros. I'm not
high on him.
MP
- Maybe the pick of the draft here.
Houston is a great corner and maybe
better than any CB in the draft Falcons
Schaub trade pays off big time. |
| 42.
Tony Ugoh G |
Arkansas |
Colts
(from 49ers) |
QS
- If a team bulks him up and puts
him inside at guard, he will be more
productive, much like former Razorback
Shawn Andrews (Eagles)
MP
- Indy steals a guard in the second
thru a trade with SF. SF is making
noise but Indy gets a guy to protect
Manning and plow for Addai |
| 43.
Drew Stanton QB |
Michigan
St. |
Lions
(from Bills) |
QS
- My #4 rated QB in the draft goes
to the Lions. He has NFL caliber tools,
but his lack of poise and toughness
bug me a little. He'll learn behind
Kitna.
MP
- Detroit looks in-state for QB help
and I think they get a good one to
groom behind Kitna. Millen is surprisingly
good today |
| 44.
Sidney Rice WR |
South
Carolina |
Vikings
(from Falcons) |
QS
- Should of stayed in school for another
year, but he'll help out the Vikings
pass attack.
MP
- Great pick and maybe an admission
Williamson isn’t the guy they
thought they got last year. Superb
ability if a little raw |
| 45.
Dwayne Jarrett WR |
USC |
Panthers |
QS
- I flat out love this guy, but it
could be because I'm a USC fan. He's
physically ready to contribute at
the pro level. Watch out NFC south.
MP
- Drops to his skill level but can
learn from Keyshawn and should produce
at the next level |
| 46.
LaMarr Woodley DE |
Michigan |
Steelers |
QS
- Woodley became the first Wolverine
to win the Lombardi Award (top lineman)
and Ted Hendricks Award (top defensive
end) in 2006.
MP
- Solid LB pick for the Steelers.
I like this guy as much as I like
Timmons in the first. The Steelers
rebuild the Steel curtain |
| 47.
David Harris ILB |
Michigan |
Jets
(from Packers) |
QS
- Big and fast, the kid can fly. One
of the best square up LB's in the
draft. Jets will have a 3-4 scheme
on D now. Vilma and Harris in the
middle.
MP
- Trade up for a man at LB. Good in
either 3-4 or 4-3 and the Jets score
with the move up. Mangini has only
a few picks today and makes the most
of them. |
| 48.
Justin Durant ILB |
Hampton |
Jaguars |
QS
- At the very least Durant who reminds
me of Seahawks Leroy Hill could develop
into a great ST's player, and make
a living covering kicks.
MP
- I had to look this guy up…not
a good sign but Del Rio knows defense
and Durant had 98 tackles at Hampton…Hmmmm
Nelson = great pick Durant = stretch |
| 49.
Kenny Irons RB |
Auburn |
Bengals |
QS
- He can make people miss in the open
field. Great upside and ability, could
have been a late 1st rd. pick in my
opinion. Rudi's successor?
MP
- Solid pick but what does this say
for Rudi Johnson and Chris Perry…the
Cincy backfield is getting crowded.
Irons is a young Rudi |
| 50.
Chris Henry RB |
Arizona |
Titans |
QS
- Another good Pac 10 Running back.
Career 4 year starter who came on
late in his senior season. This is
a stretch pick by Tennessee.
MP
- Dumps a Henry and replaces with
a Henry. A good pick even with limited
college playing time…sleeper
pick on a team that can hardly afford
one. Titans could have used a WR |
| 51.
Steve Smith WR |
USC |
Giants |
QS
- A great pick by the Giants. A talented
WR core in NY now. Burress, Toomer,
Moss, Carter and now Smith. He's a
dependable receiver who will stick
with the Giants and do well.
MP
- This guy is better than the last
4 receivers on my board so the Giants
steal one. Great pick and a reliable
option for Eli. |
| 52.
Bryan Leonard FB |
Rutgers |
Rams |
QS
- He looks like a fullback but is
ideally suited to be in a 1 back set.
A real throwback player. Big, smart,
and tough. Good pick Rams.
MP
- A hybrid FB/RB to share the load
and block for Jackson. I think the
Rams have drafted wisely although
Leonard may be a reach here |
| 53.
Eric Wright CB |
UNLV |
Browns (from Cowboys) |
QS
- My #16 rated DB. He's an immature
kid, and I hope the Browns know what
they're getting with this kid. He
is a natural athlete with upside.
But a big red flag beside his name.
MP
- Drops because of character but Wright
may be a 1st round talent. A CB who
can cover with speed. Baxter isn’t
always healthy so a double cover with
Wright is a great deal. |
| 54.
Turk McBride DE |
Tennessee |
Chiefs |
QS
- Generates a quick surge off the
snap, showing the first step to gain
advantage on the blockers …
Has a good feel for blocking schemes.
Good depth for the Chiefs.
MP
- I guess Sims hasn’t worked
out to Herm’s liking but McBride
will help even if only to share time
and push the former number one pick.
I thought Tank Tyler was better but
Herm knows defense |
| 55.
Josh Wilson CB |
Maryland |
Seahawks |
QS
- My #7 rated CB on my rankings. Has
rare speed and good acceleration.
He could double as a kickoff return
man. Should improve with coaching
and experience.
MP
- A nickel guy who can return and
getting a decent return guy is always
a bonus from a player who should contibute
right away. Maybe a stretch but SEA
first pick since 2006 so maybe rusty? |
| 56.
Tim Crowder DE |
Texas |
Broncos |
QS
- Good sized base end. Has shown the
ability to dominate. Has the physical
tools to be a solid pro. Good pick.
I'm surprised Seattle didn't grab.
MP
- Another DE so Shanahan obviously
wants to make Jamarcus Russell’s
first year a tough one. Denver needed
defense though so maybe two is better
than one |
| 57.
Victor Abiamiri DE |
Notre
Dame |
Eagles |
QS
- Has the change of direction and
agility to make plays along the perimeter
and neutralize the cutback lanes …
Avid weight lifter who does the little
extras in the training room
MP
- Quinn’s first playmate in
the draft goes to Philly to help out
from the edge along with Kearse. Not
too scary but Victor could develop
into a sack machine groomed under
‘the Freak’ |
| 58.
Ikaika Alama-Francis DE |
Hawaii |
Detroit (from Saints) |
QS
- A lean 6-5, 220-pounder with limited
football playing time, Warriors head
coach June Jones still did not hesitate
to offer the youngster a football
scholarship based on potential alone.
MP
- I like this DE and pick. What is
wrong with the world today. Has Matt
Millen been abducted by aliens? Three
straight decent picks…Eerie…and
I don't mean the lake |
| 59.
Ryan Kalil C |
USC |
Panthers
(from Jets) |
QS
- The #1 center on all draft boards,
and 3 year starter on a national championship
team. Can get stronger but will start
from Day 1. Good pick Carolina.
MP
- The USC center dropped out of sight
but went to a good home in Carolina.
A solid player but may need some work
to be a starter…Delhomme and
Carr like the pick and is great value
here. |
| 60.
Samson Satele C |
Hawaii |
Dolphins
(from Patriots) |
QS
- Experienced 4 year starter. Natural
strength to be effective at center
or at guard. Good pick for the Dolphins
who need offensive line help, and
get it with this pick.
MP
- Very athletic center who switched
from guard so has versatility but
has Matt Millen started drafting for
Miami? This may be the first pick
based on need. Miami's O-line was
awful last year. |
| 61.
Gerald Alexander FS |
Boise
St. |
Lions
(from Ravens) |
QS
- My #14 rated Safety. Moved from
CB to SS last year. Best suited to
play corner in a Cover 2 in my opinion.
Brings a ton of versatility to the
Lions.
MP
- This is a good pick…again.
Alexander has good range and starting
potential although in Detroit that
doesn’t say much. Detroit is
having a very good draft. |
| 62.
Dan Bezuin DE |
Central
Michigan |
Bears
(from Chargers) |
QS
- Great effort guy with a motor that
doesn't stop. (Ala Grant Wistrom).
Solid tackler, smart, and a team leader,
good pick for the Bears.
MP
- Another DE that projects to be an
LB in the NFL but some wonder about
his speed. Strong and athletic so
gaining some weight and playing DE
may not be out of the question…DE
or LB, both good picks for the Bears |
| 63.
Brandon Jackson RB |
Nebraska |
Packers
(from Bears) |
QS
- Good size and good vision. A good
pick by the Packers to work with Favre
and that offense. Will battle it out
for a starting job.
MP
- I love this kid. A RB from Nebraska
is never a bad pick and this guy has
some speed and decent hands. GB needed
a top pick in the backfield and got
one here. |
| 64.
Sabby Piscitelli SS |
Oregon
State |
Buccaneers
(from Colts) |
QS
- His quickness and ability to take
proper angles allows him to close
on the ball and string plays wide
in run support. Foot speed, size and
playing strength, he can match up
MP
- I am surprised that Piscitelli lasted
this long with so many safeties going.
He is a good pick and going this late
he is a steal. Gruden scores again,
big fast SS or LB with a few pounds
if he adds weight. |
