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99.   Cleveland Browns – De’Vondre Campbell, 6’3”, 232lbs, ILB, Minnesota

Cleveland signed Demario Davis in free agency, but they need to find an ILB in the draft to challenge Tank Carder and Christian Kirksey for playing time.  Campbell as good size at the LB position, has the range to cover a lot of ground and utilizes his long arms to get off blocks in traffic to make plays.  His athleticism would complement Carder’s toughness inside.

100. Cleveland Browns (from Philadelphia through Tennessee) – Henry Krieger-Coble, 6’4”, 250lbs, TE, Iowa

Gary Barnidge finished 2015 with a 1,000-yard season and was rewarded with a three-year contract extension.  However, the Browns need another TE and Krieger-Coble is one of the more underrated TE prospects in this year’s draft.  Henry Krieger-Coble is the next in a long line of Iowa TE’s to play in the NFL, following the likes of Dallas Clark, Scott Chandler, Tony Moeaki, Brandon Myers and C.J. Fiedorowicz.  Like all of the former Hawkeyes at the position, Krieger-Coble is known for his prowess as a blocker, keeping his hands inside and playing with good leverage and generating a push up front.  He wasn’t known as a pass catcher, but he did haul in 35 passes as a senior and showed off excellent body control to adjust to passes in the air and strong, reliable hands during Senior Bowl workouts.  He may not have been selected to participate in the Combine, but Krieger-Coble will be the next Hawkeye TE to find a home in the NFL.

101. Dallas Cowboys – Dak Prescott, 6’2”, 226lbs, QB, Mississippi State

The Cowboys must find the heir apparent to Tony Romo and while Prescott is far from the type of QB that Romo is, he has the intangibles to be an effective starting QB in the league.  Prescott was always known as a threat to run from the QB position, having amassed over 2,500 yards and 41 TD on the ground in his four years with the Bulldogs.  His play in 2014 (4,435 yards total offense, 27 TD passes, 14 rushing TD, 61.6% completion) put him on the map on a national level.  However, his development as a passer from his junior season to his senior season is a reason to get excited.  Prescott was able to see the field more clearly as a senior, going through his progressions and using eye discipline to manipulate the safeties to create throwing lanes.  Prescott is far from a finished product with his mechanics, but he has the arm to make throws down the field on a line with a quick, over-the-top delivery without much wasted movement.  He’s also a tremendous leader on the field and is a proven winner.  The comparisons to Tim Tebow were warranted – a QB with a muscular frame that has an ability to beat you on the ground as much as with his arm – but it’s Prescott’s command of the offense and feel for the passing game that separate him from Tebow.  Maybe we should start looking at him as a smaller version of Cam Newton.

102. San Diego Chargers – Jerald Hawkins, 6’6”, 305lbs, OT, LSU, Jr.

The Chargers must ensure the O-line has enough depth to account for injuries.  We all saw the beating Philip Rivers took after King Dunlap went down to injury.  Hawkins is an athletic OT with long arms, good lateral quickness and power in his hands.  However, Hawkins bends far too much at the waist and will get caught leaning.  Plus, he plays with a narrow base that limits his effectiveness as a run blocker and struggles with blocks at the second level.  It would behoove the Chargers to work with Hawkins to work on his technique before he’s ready to take the field.  However, with Dunlap, Joe Barksdale and Chris Hairston on the roster, the Chargers can afford to take a chance here.

103. Jacksonville Jaguars – Graham Glasgow, 6’6”, 307lbs, OG/C, Michigan

The Jags could use depth up front and Glasgow has experience at both OG and Center.  While not the best athlete on the field, Glasgow wins at the point of attack with power.  He has good hands to provide an initial strike and can control his man once he gets his hands on him.  Luke Bowanko is currently listed as the starter at Center after Stefen Wisniewski left in free agency, but after being benched following the 2014 season, the Jags could do better.  Glasgow can come in and compete with Bowanko for the starting spot and could also offer depth behind A.J. Cann and Mackenzy Bernadeau at OG.

104. Baltimore Ravens – Dean Lowry, 6’6”, 296lbs, DE, Northwestern

The Ravens need to find a replacement for Chris Canty and Lowry has the size to be an effective 3-4 DE.  While Lowry has shorter arms than you’d like from a DE, he was quick off the ball and made a lot of plays in opposing backfields, finishing his career with 32 tackles for loss and 12.5 sacks.

105. San Francisco 49ers – Joe Dahl, 6’4”, 308lbs, OG, Washington State

The 49ers gave up 53 sacks last year so they need to address the interior front of their line and landing Dahl would give them a converted OT who would provide some athleticism to the OG position.  After starting at LG in 2013, Dahl held down the QB’s blind side for the Cougs, which was critical for Mike Leach’s spread offense to succeed.  Dahl is quick out of his stance, has decent lateral quickness and can anchor to stop the bull rush.  However, with shorter arms (33 1/8”) and struggles with secondary moves, he’s best served to play inside at the next level.  Dahl was smooth in individual drills at the Combine, showing he can stay low while moving laterally in the mirror drill, keeps his turns tight on the pull drill and shows very quick hips down the hash on the swivel drill.  Dahl could come off the board as high as the 2nd Round and has day-one starter potential.

106. Chicago Bears – Jayron Kearse, 6’4”, 216lbs, SS, Clemson, Jr.

Antrel Rolle is not the long-term answer at Strong Safety next to promising second-year pro Adrian Amos.  Kearse, the nephew of “The Freak” Jevon Kearse, has the length and athleticism to be an effective single-high safety.  He has the quickness to cover ground in the back end of the secondary and has the ability to cover WR’s when asked.  I think while he absolutely looks the part, he drops because you put on game film and he seems disinterested in contact and disappeared during long stretches of games. 

107. Miami Dolphins – Aaron Burbridge, 6’0”, 206lbs, WR, Michigan State

The Dolphins have a solid trio of WR’s in Jarvis Landry, Devante Parker and Kenny Stills, but they could use another weapon for QB Ryan Tannehill.  Burbridge finished 2015 with 85 receptions for 1,258 yards and 9 TD, good enough to garner 1st Team All-Big 10 honors.  He has good hands, can create separation with his routes and attacks the ball in the air to win the 50-50 balls.

108. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Jeremy Cash, 6’0”, 212lbs, S, Duke

Cash would be a steal at this point. Jeremy Cash, a transfer from Ohio State, was a heat-seeking missile for the Blue Devils.  He excelled in the box and had a knack for finding his way into the backfield.  The six-foot safety seemed to always be around the ball, having recorded three straight 100-plus tackle seasons to finish his career at Duke.  He wreaked havoc in the backfield with 38 tackles for loss and 8 sacks, which are quite impressive numbers from the Safety position.  Cash can make plays on the ball over the top against the pass, but has stiff hips in man-to-man.

109. New York Giants – Tajae Sharpe, 6’2”, 194lbs, WR, Massachusetts

The Giants lost Reuben Randle to free agency and Victor Cruz’s health is a concern, so finding another weapon to play alongside Odell Beckham, Jr. is a priority.  There may not be a more underrated receiver in this year’s draft than Tajae Sharpe, who I would consider one of the better possession WR’s in this year’s class.  Sharpe emerged as the go-to target for UMass QB Blake Frohnapfel as he hauled in 196 passes over his final two years for the Minutemen, including 111 as a senior.  In 2015, his average of 9.3 receptions per game led the FBS and was nearly a full reception higher than the next highest average.  Sharpe’s 4.57 40 time won’t make him a vertical threat, but he’s a smooth receiver with excellent hands and a large catch radius.  He does an excellent job tracking the ball while it’s in the air and can adjust well to the ball while it’s in the air.  Sharpe is excellent adjusting to a back shoulder fade along the sideline, while also showing the awareness to get both feet inbounds.  I would anticipate Sharpe becoming a favorite target of a QB at the next level because of his reliability as a receiver and could develop into a No. 2 WR early in his career. 

110. Los Angeles Rams – Kenny Lawler, 6’2”, 203lbs, WR, California

The Rams will need to continue to find weapons in their offense and Lawler had a knack for finding the end zone, finishing his career at Cal with 27 TD.  While Lawler isn’t known for his speed, he creates separation with his route running, showing a burst in and out of his breaks.  Lawler jumps well and can adjust to the ball while it’s in the air.  He has strong hands that allow him to pluck the ball out of the air even with defenders all over him.  If the Rams take Goff with the No. 1 overall pick, taking his favorite target seems to make some sense.

111. Detroit Lions – Deiondre Hall, 6’0”, 199lbs, CB/S, Northern Iowa

The Lions could use some help in the secondary and Hall is a long-armed DB who can play either CB or Safety at the next level.  Hall is a press corner with good ball skills, using his long arms to get a hand in on the ball.  He has good hands, as evidenced by his 13 career Int., and he knows what to do with the ball after the pick as he’s returned 4 of those Int. back for a score.  Hall is a bit stiff in his transitions, so his home may ultimately be at safety, but his playmaking ability can be used at the next level.

112. New Orleans Saints – Jordan Payton, 6’1”, 207lbs, WR, UCLA

The Saints have Brandin Cooks, Willie Snead and Brandon Coleman as the current targets for Drew Brees and Payton’s physicality that he brings to the position would be a nice complement.  Payton is not a burner by any means, but he’s a solid possession WR.  He has good size, gets after the ball in traffic and knows how to get open with his route running an ability to find soft spots in the zone.  Payton was productive for the Bruins with over 2,000 yards receiving and 12 TD in his final two years.

113. Los Angeles Rams (from Philadelphia through Tennessee) – DeAndre Houston-Carson, FS, 6’1”, 201lbs, William & Mary

Many projected the Rams to take a CB when they had the 15th pick in the draft, but I think it’s the Safety position that needs upgrading, especially if Mark Barron is a full-time starter at OLB.  T.J. McDonald is a lock to start at one Safety spot, but I think the Rams will look to the draft to find their other starter.  Houston-Carson played CB at William & Mary before converting to Free Safety for his senior season, where he racked up 109 tackles and was named a 1st Team AP FCS All-American last season.  Houston-Carson can drop in coverage and has decent ball skills.  However, the transition to safety was a smooth one as he had 6 games with 10+ tackles.  You can bet Houston-Carson will make an impact on special teams, having blocked 9 kicks in his collegiate career.

114. Oakland Raiders – Javon Hargrave, 6’1”, 309lbs, DT, South Carolina State

The Raiders could use an interior presence to their pass rush.  Dan Williams and Justin Ellis are best suited to split time at NT, but Hargrave could be the guy to put pressure on the QB from the three-technique.  Hargrave is a two-time 1st Team FCS All-American at the DT position and made a career of wreaking havoc in opposing backfields.  He has a very quick first step and is able to quickly convert speed to power to drive his man into the backfield to collapse the pocket.  He has power in his hands to jolt his man off the snap, then has the burst to shoot the gap and get up the field, but can also spin back up the field to drop the ball carrier if needed.  Hargrave was extremely productive as a pass rusher, racking up 29.5 of his 37 career sacks in the last two seasons.  He also affected the run in a major way with 63 stops behind the line of scrimmage in his career.  Teams may have been a bit hesitant to take him this early because the production came at the FCS level, but any concerns went out the window after and impressive performance at the East-West Shrine Game. 

115. Atlanta Falcons – Charles Tapper, 6’3”, 271lbs, DE, Oklahoma

The Falcons could use another pass rusher off the edge to improve upon the 19 sacks a season ago, which was good for dead last in the league.  Tapper was inconsistent throughout his career, but he put forth his best season as a senior, finishing the season with 7.0 sacks.  He has good power in his hands and uses an effective rip move off the edge to get to the QB.  He uses his length to get off blocks and moves well for a DE, having posted a 4.59 40 at the Combine, good for the fastest time among DL.  Tapper can also set the edge against the run, making him a versatile prospect. 

116. Indianapolis Colts – Paul Perkins, 5’10”, 209lbs, RB, UCLA

Frank Gore is 32 years of age and will be entering the last year of his contract after next season.  Perkins tallied nearly 3,500 yards on the ground and caught 80 passes for the Bruins, making him one of the more versatile backs in this year’s draft.  He doesn’t have a ton of size, but he can be effective between the tackles as he uses his low pad level and excellent balance to bounce off tackles.  He’s even more effective in space and can put his foot in the ground and cut up the field.  His reliability as a receiver will give Andrew Luck another weapon in the passing game.

117. Buffalo Bills – Kevin Hogan, 6’4”, 214lbs, QB, Stanford

Tyrod Taylor has exceeded expectations as Buffalo’s QB, but is he the long-term answer at QB?  I think Buffalo will bring in a QB to challenge for the starting spot.  Teams want to find the next Kirk Cousins, how about Stanford’s Kevin Hogan, whose stats are virtually identical to those of Cousins while he was at Michigan State?



In addition to the numbers, many have said the same things about both Cousins and Hogan as they prepared to enter the draft:  both have been seen as QB’s with the intangibles to be an NFL QB, but lacked the physical traits to be a starter and would be worth a look late for a backup role.  We all know what happened with Cousins, a 4th Round pick of Washington in 2012 who took the Skins to an NFC East title and a playoff berth a season ago.  Hogan won 36 games as a four-year starter for the Cardinal and started in three Rose Bowls.  While Hogan does not have elite arm strength, he makes up for it with anticipation, ball placement and pocket presence.  He does an excellent job making throws before the WR is out of his break and will put the ball in a position where the WR can make a play after the catch.  He does a tremendous job making checks at the line and does a great job taking advantage of what the defense gives him.  Hogan shows excellent eye discipline to freeze the Safety or LB to create a passing window to complete a pass.  He also has the feet to move within the pocket, keeping his eyes down the field despite the rush, and can deliver an accurate pass with pressure in his face.  Hogan carries his elbow low and takes up too much space on the field to throw his deep balls.  He also needs to cut down on the fumbles, having coughed up the football 24 times in his career, easily the most of any QB prospect this year.  However, the comparison to Cousins is uncanny, from the statistics to his intelligence to his leadership, so Hogan should be worth a mid-round selection. 

118. New York Jets – John Theus, 6’6”, 313lbs, OT, Georgia

The Jets traded for Ryan Clady on the left side, but there is a need at RT as Breno Giacomini has been a disappointment.  Theus has played both OT positions while at UGA, but he excelled when he was lined up on the right side of the line.  He started at RT as a true freshman for the Bulldogs in 2012, which is especially impressive in the SEC, and was named a 1st Team All-SEC performer as a senior this past season.  He shows good technique, getting quickly out of his stance and shows quick hands to engage his man to control him early.  He has good awareness, often picking up twists and stunts with quick lateral movement.  Theus may have to work on his strength, as evidenced by the 19 reps in the bench press at the Combine.  Will he be overpowered at the point?  It’s possible the Jets let Giacomini play out his contract before turning the position over to Theus next season.

119. Houston Texans – C.J. Prosise, 6’0”, 220lbs, RB, Notre Dame

Houston signed Lamar Miller this offseason to be their starter at RB, but as they’ve found in recent seasons, it’s always good to have a backup as a safety valve.  Prosise is a converted WR who adjusted quickly to the role of a RB, finishing last season as a 1,000-yard rusher with 11 TD on the ground.  He has power and balance between the tackles and the burst and elusiveness in space.  He has a good feel in the passing game with excellent hands and route running ability. 

120. Washington Redskins – Alex Collins, 5’10”, 217lbs, RB, Arkansas

Matt Jones is now the starter for the Redskins, but he’s never been a feature back carrying a full load, so Washington will need another back to help carry the load.  Collins joined Herschel Walker and fellow Razorback Daren McFadden as just the third RB in SEC history to log three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons on the ground in his first three seasons.  Collins may have some of the best feet in this year’s draft, showing an ability to make jump cuts to make defenders miss in the hole without losing speed.  While Collins was effective as a runner, he struggled with ball security and was not much of a receiving option, having fumbled 16 times and caught just 27 passes in his three seasons at Arkansas. 

121. Minnesota Vikings – Willie Henry, 6’3”, 303lbs, DT, Michigan

The Vikings need depth behind Sharrif Floyd and Linval Joseph at DT and Henry would be good value at this point in the draft.  Henry is quick off the ball and is able to transition from speed to power to drive his man into the backfield.  He can be effective as an interior pass rusher, but also has power in his hands to control the point of attack against the run.

122. Cincinnati Bengals – Hunter Sharp, 5’11”, 198lbs, WR, Utah State

The Bengals lost both Mohamed Sanu and Marvin Jones to free agency, so I would imagine they would use more than one draft pick on a WR.  Sharp is an underrated WR with good hands, polished route running and an ability to make defenders miss after the catch.  He can also be effective on the outside and in the slot, giving Cincy some versatility at the WR position.

123. Pittsburgh Steelers – Kenyan Drake, 6’0”, 210lbs, RB, Alabama

The Steelers have Le’Veon Bell and DeAngelo Williams at RB, but Drake has a slasher mentality as a RB, good hands as a receiver and is explosive in the return game, making him a versatile weapon who is a threat to go the distance on every play.  Drake, once the Georgia state 100-meter champion in high school, looked good at the Combine, putting up an explosive 4.45 40 time while also showing off natural hands and an ability to track the ball in the air.  His 95-yard kickoff return for TD in the National Championship Game against Clemson was a difference maker and a momentum killer.  Drake made an impact wherever he lined up, including as a gunner on special teams.

124. Seattle Seahawks – Joe Haeg, 6’6”, 306lbs, OT, North Dakota State

Seattle lost Russell Okung to free agency and while Bradley Sowell, Garry Gilliam and J’Marcus Webb are currently in line to fill in at the OT position, but adding another in the draft is possible.  Haeg was a fixture on the Bison offensive line, starting all 60 games at OT and was a two-time 1st Team All0-MVFC selection.  He’s a good athlete with excellent feet and an ability to move laterally.  Haeg is going to need to improve his power to be effective at the next level, but his agility will get him drafted in the 4th Round.

125. Green Bay Packers – Connor McGovern, 6’4”, 306lbs, OG, Missouri

Green Bay needs depth up front offensively and Connor McGovern is a fast-rising prospect who could be off the board before now.  He was an OT at Mizzou, but he projects as an OG at the next level.  McGovern, one of the strongest players in this year’s draft, generates a big push in the run game, but struggled with quickness off the edge.  McGovern can be effective inside and would be a valuable piece to Green Bay’s line as a backup for Josh Sitton and T.J. Lang.

126. Kansas City Chiefs – Vadal Alexander, 6’5”, 326lbs, OG, LSU

KC needs depth along the Offensive line and Alexander, who projects as an OG at the next level, also has experience at OT.  Alexander is a mauler, using his powerful hands and long arms to lock onto his man and control him all over the field.  He offers power in the running game, generating a push up front.  Alexander needs to work on technique and footwork, but he has the ability to be an eventual starter at the next level.

127. Chicago Bears (from New England) – Bralon Addison, 5’9”, 197lbs, WR, Oregon, Jr.

The Bears could use an upgrade to their return game and Addison would be a nice addition.  He has an explosive burst, gets to his top-end speed in a hurry and is elusive in the open field.  Addison is a versatile weapon on offense as well, getting on top of defenses vertically, working the slot and showing the explosiveness to get to the edge as a runner.  Addison will bring an explosive dynamic to Chicago’s offense.

128. Arizona Cardinals – Evan Boehm, 6’2”, 309lbs, C, Missouri

Arizona needs an upgrade at the Center position and Boehm is a veteran Center who will bring toughness to the interior of the Cards’ Offensive Line.  Boehm, a four-year starter at Missouri, has 52 career starts, playing through pain, and was a team captain.  The former high school wrestling champ has excellent balance and can anchor at the point of attack.  He’s a mauler in the run game and does a great job generating a push in the middle of the defense.  He should challenge for the starting spot immediately.

129. Carolina Panthers – Tyler Higbee, 6’6”, 249lbs, TE, Western Kentucky

Greg Olsen was Cam Newton’s go-to receiver at TE, but they could use another weapon at the TE position.  Higbee was QB Brandon Doughty’s favorite target for the Hilltoppers as he was able to get vertical up the seam and wasn’t afraid to go up and get the ball in traffic over the middle.  The converted WR is a solid route runner, tracks the ball well and has good hands.  He’s a willing blocker in space, but he’s had to add 50 pounds during his time at WKU, so will there ever be power needed as a blocker?  He can at least be a receiving option the Panthers can move all over the field to complement Olsen and Carolina’s group of WR’s.

130. Baltimore Ravens (from Denver) – Yannick Ngakoue, 6’2”, 252lbs, OLB, Maryland, Jr.

The Ravens continue to improve their pass rush by getting younger on the outside.  Ngakoue was a pass rush specialist for the Terps, finishing among the nation’s leaders with 13.0 sacks.  He’s explosive off the ball and can bend to turn the corner off the edge.  He has a nice motor and will continue to work to the QB.

131. Green Bay Packers (Compensatory Selection) – Beau Sandland, 6’5”, 253lbs, TE, Montana State

Richard Rodgers was one of the Packers’ top receiving targets last season, but that doesn’t really speak to his prowess as a receiver as it does the fact that the WR corps was depleted due to injury.  Green Bay needs a receiving option at TE, so if they don’t go Hunter Henry in Round 1 or 2, they’ll have to pull the trigger in the first four rounds.  This is probably a bit high for Sandland to come off the board, but he’s a big target with long arms who can be a weapon up the seam.  He’s also a long strider down the field, which allows him to stretch defenses.  He’s a work in progress as a blocker, but his initial impact would be in the passing game.

132. Baltimore Ravens (Compensatory Selection) – Rashard Higgins, 6’1”, 196lbs, WR, Colorado State, Jr.

The Ravens still have Steve Smith, Sr. for another year, picked up Mike Wallace in free agency and should be getting a healthy Breshad Perriman this season.  Kamar Aiken and Marlon Brown were also pleasant surprises at the WR position.  However, Smith, Sr. will be 37 by the time the season starts, so his time is coming to an end.  The Ravens can bring in “Hollywood”, a productive and confident WR from Colorado State, to fill out the receiving corps.  Higgins burst onto the scene as a Sophomore after racking up 1,750 yards receiving with 17 TD.  He does an excellent job tracking the ball in the air, gets late separation from the DB and can highpoint the ball down the field, extending to haul the pass in over his man.

133. San Francisco 49ers (Compensatory Selection) – James Cowser, 6’3”, 248lbs, OLB, Southern Utah

San Francisco needs to improve their pass rush after managing only 28 sacks a season ago.  Aaron Lynch is a keeper at one OLB spot, but Ahmad Brooks is 32 years of age and will be entering the last year of his contract in 2017, while young players Corey Lemonier and Eli Harold have yet to make an impact.  Cowser set an FCS record for career sacks (42.5) and tackles for loss (80.0) and was named the Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year in 2015.  He has good quickness off the ball, is flexible enough to bend and is relentless in his pursuit of the QB.  Cowser doesn’t give up on plays and doesn’t stay blocked for long, often working back inside with secondary moves to flush the QB from the pocket.  He’s an intriguing pick who could easily come off the board a round earlier.

134. Baltimore Ravens (Compensatory Selection) – Adam Gotsis, 6’5”, 295lbs, DT, Georgia Tech

The Ravens continue to beef up their defensive front with Gotsis, an Australian import who plays with maximum effort and is a frequent presence in opposing backfields.  He has good quickness off the ball and uses his long arms and strength to hold the point of attack.  He’s stout at the point of attack, making him a viable option against the run.  He’s not much of a pass rusher, but the Ravens won’t need him to.  Gotsis may be a late-round pick due to a knee injury, but I think his play makes him a good value in the 4th Round.

135. Dallas Cowboys (Compensatory Selection) – Eric Striker, 5’11”, 227lbs, OLB/S, Oklahoma

Eric Striker was an explosive OLB off the edge for the Sooners.  However, with his smallish frame, he may be asked to be an in-the-box Safety.  However, Striker has enough ability in space to play the role of a Deone Bucannon, where he can play near the line of scrimmage at the Safety position, but can also rush the passer off the edge on passing downs.   With the production Striker put up (22.5 career sacks, 45.0 TFL), you can expect him to get a shot at the next level.

136. Denver Broncos (Compensatory Selection) – Joe Thuney, 6'4", 304lbs, OG, NC State

The Broncos could use some focus on their offensive line.  Thuney is an intriguing prospect because he has experience as at all five positions up front, but has starter potential at the OG position.  A three-year starter for the Wolfpack, Thuney has good athleticism and footwork and does a good job sustaining blocks.  He lacks the foot speed to be an OT and needs to improve his strength before he can start inside.

137. Green Bay Packers (Compensatory Selection) – Josh Ferguson, 5’9”, 198lbs, RB, Illinois

The Packers continue to add weapons to their offense in this year’s draft by landing one of the more versatile weapons in this year’s draft.  Ferguson had over 2,500 yards on the ground and over 1,500 yards receiving on 168 career receptions.  He’d be a nice change-of-pace back who can excel on third downs, especially in the passing game.  He’d bring a different dimension to the table than what the Pack already has in Eddie Lacy and James Starks.  Ferguson is fun to watch because he runs great routes and has he hands of a receiver out of the backfield.

138. Cleveland Browns (Compensatory Selection) – D.J. White, 5’11”, 193lbs, CB, Georgia Tech

Cleveland could use some depth at the CB position and White would be a nice pick as a nickel corner as he does a good job covering WR’s on underneath routes.  He’s not the biggest CB on this year’s draft, but he has smooth hips and drives quickly on the football.  White has 7 career Int. and knocked away another 21 passes, so he clearly has the ball skills to find a home in the league.

139. Buffalo Bills (Compensatory Selection) – Willie Beavers, 6’4”, 324lbs, OT, Western Michigan

Buffalo has Cordy Glenn and Cyrus Kouandjio starting at the OT position, but depth is a concern. Beavers is an athletic tackle with enough lateral quickness to hold up as a LT. He has good power in his hands and can control his man at the point of attack.  However, Beavers is raw and has a tendency to overset as a pass protector, so it will take time for him to develop, but his potential will get him drafted higher.

 

 

 


 

2016 NFL Draft: Fourth Round
Mock Draft and Analysis By: Gregg Schutze
as of April 27, 2016
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