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<blockquote data-quote="PowderSpringsJacket88" data-source="post: 42279" data-attributes="member: 40"><p><strong>25. <a href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/sdg/san-diego-chargers" target="_blank">San Diego Chargers</a>: <a href="http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/34122/justin-gilbert" target="_blank">Justin Gilbert</a>, CB, Oklahoma State</strong></p><p></p><p>I'm not as high on Gilbert as some other evaluators are, but I still think he's worth a first-round pick, and the Chargers have a need at corner. He gives up too much separation in coverage and isn't very physical, so he needs to be used properly. He's at his best when the play is in front of him and he can attack the ball, and he has elite ball skills and straight-line speed. He also is a huge playmaker with the ball in his hands (he had two interception returns for TDs in 2013 and had six career kickoff returns for TDs).</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>26. Cleveland Browns (from IND): <a href="http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/34718/kelvin-benjamin" target="_blank">Kelvin Benjamin</a>, WR, Florida State</strong></p><p></p><p>In this projection, the Browns drafted UCF QB Blake Bortles at No. 4 overall, and now they've added a big-play threat at wide receiver in Benjamin opposite <a href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/15705/josh-gordon" target="_blank">Josh Gordon</a>. This pair of picks would give Cleveland a young and potentially explosive passing attack to develop (TE <a href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/14189/jordan-cameron" target="_blank">Jordan Cameron</a> and WR <a href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/13958/andrew-hawkins" target="_blank">Andrew Hawkins</a> would help round out an impressive receiving corps). Benjamin has a lot of developing to do as a route-runner and is inconsistent catching the ball on tape, but he is a red-zone nightmare who does a great job of coming down with 50-50 balls.</p><p></p><p><strong>27. <a href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/nor/new-orleans-saints" target="_blank">New Orleans Saints</a>: <a href="http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33087/kyle-fuller" target="_blank">Kyle Fuller</a>, CB, Virginia Tech</strong></p><p></p><p>The Saints are in good shape at safety with the free-agent addition of <a href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/12613/jairus-byrd" target="_blank">Jairus Byrd</a> and re-signing of <a href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/13544/rafael-bush" target="_blank">Rafael Bush</a> to go along with <a href="http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/32811/kenny-vaccaro" target="_blank">Kenny Vaccaro</a>, but they could afford to add depth at cornerback. They signed <a href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/1758/champ-bailey" target="_blank">Champ Bailey</a> as a stop-gap solution, but now is a good time to bring in a youngster like Fuller and have him learn from Bailey. Fuller battled injuries this season, but when healthy his tape is impressive -- he all but silenced Alabama's standout WR Amari Cooper -- and he still finished his career with 41 starts.</p><p></p><p><strong>28. <a href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/car/carolina-panthers" target="_blank">Carolina Panthers</a>: <a href="http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33655/joel-bitonio" target="_blank">Joel Bitonio</a>, OT, Nevada</strong></p><p></p><p>The Panthers are in a tough spot in this scenario. Most of the best available prospects are defensive front-seven players, but where the Panthers really need help is at offensive line and wide receiver. Bitonio has the potential to fill the void at left tackle for Carolina, and worst-case scenario he could kick inside to guard and become an outstanding interior lineman. He is a bit top-heavy, but he has surprisingly good movement skills, plays with an edge and battles for a full four quarters every game (he completely shut down Anthony Barr, pushing him around most of the game).</p><p></p><p><strong>29. <a href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/nwe/new-england-patriots" target="_blank">New England Patriots</a>: <a href="http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33599/louis-nix-iii" target="_blank">Louis Nix III</a>, DT, Notre Dame</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p>Any team that takes Nix has to be comfortable with his motivation level, as he is coming off an injury and a 2013 season in which he struggled a bit. But if you think he will return to his 2012 form, this is a steal. With the Patriots, he'd have a year to work behind and learn from <a href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/5546/vince-wilfork" target="_blank">Vince Wilfork</a> before taking on a full-time role, and he'd immediately improve New England's depth along the defensive line, which is a need. Other possibilities for the Patriots here include Minnesota DT <a href="http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33061/ra'shede-hageman" target="_blank">Ra'Shede Hageman</a>, Ohio State LB <a href="http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/34117/ryan-shazier" target="_blank">Ryan Shazier</a> and Missouri DE <a href="http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33053/kony-ealy" target="_blank">Kony Ealy</a>.</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>30. <a href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/sfo/san-francisco-49ers" target="_blank">San Francisco 49ers</a>: <a href="http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/34111/jason-verrett" target="_blank">Jason Verrett</a>, CB, TCU</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p>Verrett would be a really good match for San Francisco at No. 30. He is undersized (5-9, 189 pounds), which could hurt his value some given the current emphasis being placed on bigger corners in the NFL, but he plays bigger than his size. He is aggressive in run support and can really stick to receivers in man-to-man coverage. He also has excellent speed, quickness, ball skills and playmaking ability.</p><p></p><p><strong>31. <a href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/den/denver-broncos" target="_blank">Denver Broncos</a>: <a href="http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33061/ra'shede-hageman" target="_blank">Ra'Shede Hageman</a>, DT, Minnesota</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p>Hageman would provide the Broncos with good depth along the defensive line early on, and he has the physical tools to develop into a very good NFL defensive tackle. He has an elite combination of size (6-5, 310 pounds), speed, and initial burst and power, although there are some flaws in his technique and finishing ability. He's also previously dealt with some anger issues as a result of his challenging upbringing, but having a veteran leader like <a href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/8426/demarcus-ware" target="_blank">DeMarcus Ware</a> around would help with Hageman's development.</p><p></p><p><strong>32. <a href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/sea/seattle-seahawks" target="_blank">Seattle Seahawks</a>: <a href="http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/34736/xavier-sua-filo" target="_blank">Xavier Su'a-Filo</a>, G, UCLA</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p>The Seahawks could use some help along their offensive line, and Su'a-Filo has a chance to be a good guard in the NFL. He has good size and quickness for the position and shows really good fight at the point of attack. I've given him a second-round grade, but I wouldn't be surprised if he sneaks into the first round here based on the fit.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="PowderSpringsJacket88, post: 42279, member: 40"] [B]25. [URL='http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/sdg/san-diego-chargers']San Diego Chargers[/URL]: [URL='http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/34122/justin-gilbert']Justin Gilbert[/URL], CB, Oklahoma State[/B] I'm not as high on Gilbert as some other evaluators are, but I still think he's worth a first-round pick, and the Chargers have a need at corner. He gives up too much separation in coverage and isn't very physical, so he needs to be used properly. He's at his best when the play is in front of him and he can attack the ball, and he has elite ball skills and straight-line speed. He also is a huge playmaker with the ball in his hands (he had two interception returns for TDs in 2013 and had six career kickoff returns for TDs). [B]26. Cleveland Browns (from IND): [URL='http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/34718/kelvin-benjamin']Kelvin Benjamin[/URL], WR, Florida State[/B] In this projection, the Browns drafted UCF QB Blake Bortles at No. 4 overall, and now they've added a big-play threat at wide receiver in Benjamin opposite [URL='http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/15705/josh-gordon']Josh Gordon[/URL]. This pair of picks would give Cleveland a young and potentially explosive passing attack to develop (TE [URL='http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/14189/jordan-cameron']Jordan Cameron[/URL] and WR [URL='http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/13958/andrew-hawkins']Andrew Hawkins[/URL] would help round out an impressive receiving corps). Benjamin has a lot of developing to do as a route-runner and is inconsistent catching the ball on tape, but he is a red-zone nightmare who does a great job of coming down with 50-50 balls. [B]27. [URL='http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/nor/new-orleans-saints']New Orleans Saints[/URL]: [URL='http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33087/kyle-fuller']Kyle Fuller[/URL], CB, Virginia Tech[/B] The Saints are in good shape at safety with the free-agent addition of [URL='http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/12613/jairus-byrd']Jairus Byrd[/URL] and re-signing of [URL='http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/13544/rafael-bush']Rafael Bush[/URL] to go along with [URL='http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/32811/kenny-vaccaro']Kenny Vaccaro[/URL], but they could afford to add depth at cornerback. They signed [URL='http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/1758/champ-bailey']Champ Bailey[/URL] as a stop-gap solution, but now is a good time to bring in a youngster like Fuller and have him learn from Bailey. Fuller battled injuries this season, but when healthy his tape is impressive -- he all but silenced Alabama's standout WR Amari Cooper -- and he still finished his career with 41 starts. [B]28. [URL='http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/car/carolina-panthers']Carolina Panthers[/URL]: [URL='http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33655/joel-bitonio']Joel Bitonio[/URL], OT, Nevada[/B] The Panthers are in a tough spot in this scenario. Most of the best available prospects are defensive front-seven players, but where the Panthers really need help is at offensive line and wide receiver. Bitonio has the potential to fill the void at left tackle for Carolina, and worst-case scenario he could kick inside to guard and become an outstanding interior lineman. He is a bit top-heavy, but he has surprisingly good movement skills, plays with an edge and battles for a full four quarters every game (he completely shut down Anthony Barr, pushing him around most of the game). [B]29. [URL='http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/nwe/new-england-patriots']New England Patriots[/URL]: [URL='http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33599/louis-nix-iii']Louis Nix III[/URL], DT, Notre Dame[/B] Any team that takes Nix has to be comfortable with his motivation level, as he is coming off an injury and a 2013 season in which he struggled a bit. But if you think he will return to his 2012 form, this is a steal. With the Patriots, he'd have a year to work behind and learn from [URL='http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/5546/vince-wilfork']Vince Wilfork[/URL] before taking on a full-time role, and he'd immediately improve New England's depth along the defensive line, which is a need. Other possibilities for the Patriots here include Minnesota DT [URL="http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33061/ra'shede-hageman"]Ra'Shede Hageman[/URL], Ohio State LB [URL='http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/34117/ryan-shazier']Ryan Shazier[/URL] and Missouri DE [URL='http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33053/kony-ealy']Kony Ealy[/URL]. [B]30. [URL='http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/sfo/san-francisco-49ers']San Francisco 49ers[/URL]: [URL='http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/34111/jason-verrett']Jason Verrett[/URL], CB, TCU[/B] Verrett would be a really good match for San Francisco at No. 30. He is undersized (5-9, 189 pounds), which could hurt his value some given the current emphasis being placed on bigger corners in the NFL, but he plays bigger than his size. He is aggressive in run support and can really stick to receivers in man-to-man coverage. He also has excellent speed, quickness, ball skills and playmaking ability. [B]31. [URL='http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/den/denver-broncos']Denver Broncos[/URL]: [URL="http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33061/ra'shede-hageman"]Ra'Shede Hageman[/URL], DT, Minnesota[/B] Hageman would provide the Broncos with good depth along the defensive line early on, and he has the physical tools to develop into a very good NFL defensive tackle. He has an elite combination of size (6-5, 310 pounds), speed, and initial burst and power, although there are some flaws in his technique and finishing ability. He's also previously dealt with some anger issues as a result of his challenging upbringing, but having a veteran leader like [URL='http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/8426/demarcus-ware']DeMarcus Ware[/URL] around would help with Hageman's development. [B]32. [URL='http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/sea/seattle-seahawks']Seattle Seahawks[/URL]: [URL='http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/34736/xavier-sua-filo']Xavier Su'a-Filo[/URL], G, UCLA[/B] The Seahawks could use some help along their offensive line, and Su'a-Filo has a chance to be a good guard in the NFL. He has good size and quickness for the position and shows really good fight at the point of attack. I've given him a second-round grade, but I wouldn't be surprised if he sneaks into the first round here based on the fit. [/QUOTE]
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