Player Profile: Dakota Dozier

Height:  6'4
Weight:  313
School:  Furman
Position: Offensive Tackle
Ranking:  #10 Guard
Projection:  4th or 5th Round

Strengths
-Experienced.  Four year starter with 44 career starts
-Ideal size (6'4 313) for an offensive guard or center.
-Uses his hands and length (33 7/8") to keep defenders off his body
-Shows good hand placement that allows him lock onto defenders
-Displays good quickness (1.78 10 second) to fire out of his stance.
-Able to get to the second level and pull in the run game
-Does a good job of blocking space
-Good agility which allows him to slide quickly to wall off defenders
-Stout at the point of attack with a good anchor.
-Uses strong hands and good placement to lock down defenders once he makes contact
-Has experience playing tackle in college
-Good motor.  Always blocking till the whistle

Weaknesses
-Lacks the strength (23 reps) to move defenders off their spot in the run game
-Shorter arms forces the move inside to guard
-Was a tackle in college.  Can he move inside to guard?
-Struggles to get deep on kick step which allows speed rushers to get past him
-Becomes off balance when having to do an extended slide
-Doesn't hit with much authority.  Lacks a strong punch
-Lacks a killer instinct or nasty streak you like out of lineman
-Will get beat by quick moves inside or outside
-More of a grabber than a puncher

Summary
To some people when they see an undersized college tackle their immediate thought is to slide them inside to guard.  That's not the case here.  When I see Dakota Dozier play, he looks like a guard playing tackle.  Now that's not a bad thing.  Dozier was Furman's best offensive lineman last year and most teams will put their best lineman at left tackle.  Dozier does well when blocking the defender in front of him whether it's moving forward in the run game or when a defender is coming at him in pass protection.  When he struggles it's because he has move laterally for more than a step in either direction.  Then he gets off balance and will lung or grab.  By moving inside to guard he won't be asked to kick step or shuffle much.  Dozier is also a good athlete and has shown the ability to pull and get out into space.  Dozier isn't an overpowering blocker, but should be able to fit into any blocking scheme.  However with his athleticism and the ability to make blocks in the second level, Dozier would be a good fit in a zone blocking scheme.  Add in that Dozier could even slide into center that and that would increase his stock with teams.  Look for him to go somewhere in the 4th round area to a zone blocking team like Seattle, Dallas, and Denver could all be possibilities. 

Player Profile: Terrence Brooks

Height:  5'11
Weight:  198
School:  Florida State
Position:  Safety
Ranking:  #6 Safety
Projection:  3rd Round

Strengths
-Experienced.  Played since freshman year.  Two year starter.
-Uses good speed (4.42) and quickness (1.54) to react to the ball in coverage
-Shows good range.  Able to cover deep center field or half in Cover 2
-Able to match up with receivers in the slot in man to man coverage
-Flies to the ball in coming up in run support. Gets there in a hurry.
-Good leaper (38" vertical leap) makes up for only being 5'11
-Good open field tackler. Especially when taking the ball head on
-Reads the QB eyes well. Able to cheat towards the ball
-Experience playing on special teams in the kickoff and punt return units
-Has a knack for making a big play. (INT, forced fumble)

Weaknesses
-Isn't a fluid athlete.  Doesn't change direction easily.
-Lack of height and length could hurt his ability to defend jump balls in the NFL.
-Struggles to disengage from blockers.  Can get hung up
-Fails to make an impact when asked to blitz
-Inconsistent with taking good angles.  Will force him to miss tackles or over run a play
-Isn't a punishing hitter. Not going to look to take your head off
-Lacks ball skills. Will drop easy interceptions. Short arms make it tough to get to

Summary
In today's NFL with more spread looks and hybrid tight ends, having good safeties is a necessity.  Brooks is a true free safety whose at his best when playing back in zone coverage.  He uses his top end speed and quickness to react and fly the the ball.  Brooks isn't a ball hawk, but he does enough to break up passes.  While he isn't a very fluid athlete, Brooks does have the ability to play man to man coverage in the slot.  He uses that same quickness to stick with receivers in short area.  Brooks is a good run defender because he isn't afraid of contact and will fly up to make a tackle.  He isn't going to lay the wood to the ball carrier, but he is a good open field tackler and as the last line of defense that is needed.  However when in the box Brooks will struggle because he doesn't offer much as a blitzer and will get swallowed up by blocks.  Look for him to go somewhere in the third round to a team needing a free safety.  He could challenge for a job right away but he'll for sure contribute on special teams where he was an ace his freshman and sophomore year at Florida State.

Player Profile: Weston Richburg

Height:  6'3
Weight:  298
School:  Colorado State
Position:  Center
Ranking:  #2 Center
Projection:  Day 2 Pick

Strengths
-Experienced.  Started every game since red-shirt freshman year (39 games)
-High football IQ.  Makes all the line calls
-Does a good job of keeping head on a swivel during pass protection
-Uses his long arms (33 3/8) to keep defenders at bay in pass protection
-Has active heavy hands used to keep defenders back during pass protection
-Good speed and quickness for the position.  Was QB during freshman year of HS
-Able to get set up in a pass protection quickly
-Uses athletic ability to get to the second level and to pull and trap block
-Does a good job of blocking in space. Very good in the screen game
-Able to reset his anchor after initial push back
-Has experience playing Guard (3 starts) and tackle (2 starts).   
-Tough.  Played through broken right hand.  Had to snap left handed
-High motor.  Always moving and looking for somebody to block.
-Great durability.  Never missed a game in four years

Weaknesses
-Will need to put on weight to go against bigger NTs
-Doesn't have the strength (25 reps) to move defenders off their spot
-Gets too high with his pad level.  Decreases good leverage
-Lacks a solid anchor.  Will get pushed back by a good bull rush
-Lacks that nasty streak you want in a lineman

Summary
For a player who was a 5'10 150lb high school freshman and had never played center before coming to Colorado State is now one of the top center prospects in the NFL Draft. Richbrug is a good athlete for somebody his size.  He's at his best when on the move pulling, trapping, and getting the second level.  Because of that his best fit is in a zone blocking scheme.  Richburg is a good run blocker using leverage and technique to seal off defenders and open up running lanes.  However he lacks good strength and power to move defenders off their spot.  He needs to add some weight to his 298 pound frame.  Putting on ten or fifteen pounds to go with his athletic ability should  help.  In pass protection Richburg uses that quickness and lateral agility to stay in front of blockers.  However he lacks a good anchor and will get pushed back.  He had to rely on the guard coming over to help too often this past year.  However even with Richburg being a redshirt senior, he still has a lot of potential given that he can add weight.  Teams will like him because of his athletic ability and how he can make blocks in space. His best game as a senior was against Alabama and their big defensive line.  Look for him to go somewhere in the third round, but don't be surprised if somebody falls in love with him and he goes in the late second.  A team like New Orleans who needs a new center could be a landing spot in the third round.  But keep an eye on Baltimore who could be looking for a new center and is now running the zone blocking scheme under OC Gary Kubiak.

Player Profile: Dommique Easley

Height:  6'2
Weight:  288
School:  Florida
Position:  Defensive Tackle
Ranking:  #5 Defensive Tackle
Projection:  Day 2

Strengths
-Experienced.  Three year starter.  26 games started.
-Explodes at the snap creating instant penetration
-Shows good power at the point of attack. Can move Guards backwards
-Displays good speed getting the QB
-Does a good job of turning speed into power
-Plays with good leverage and pad level
-Stout at the point of attack. Can hold his ground vs Guards and Tackles
-Versatile player.  Lined up at both DT positions and even DE at Florida
-Active heavy hands.  Uses them to keep defenders hands off his body
-Plays with a little bit of crazy and with an edge.
-High Motor player.  Always moving and working towards the ball
-Good football character and was voted team leader

Weaknesses
-Has torn the ACL in both knees during career at Florida.
-Will need to add weight to play DT.
-Short arms causes him to struggle to disengage from blocks.
-Limited scheme fit.  Likely fits in as a 3 technique in a 4-3
-Can get too aggressive and run himself out of the play
-Needs to develop pass rushing moves. Not rely on athletic ability
-Has some off the field maturity issues during fresh and sophomore years

Summary
Coming into this season Dominique Easley was one of the top draft eligible defensive tackles.  Easley is a top notch athlete who explodes off the ball and is instantly into the backfield.  He has elite quickness and is a handful for offensive lineman.  Add in a non stop motor and he is the perfect fit at the three technique. Easley is not just a one trick pony.  He is good at the point of attack and anchors in well to clog up the lanes. However an early season ACL injury this past season was devastating.  Especially for a player who relies on his athletic ability so much.  Add that to him struggling to shed blocks and limited scheme fit and that raises some concerns.  Before the injury he was looking like a first round pick, but is now likely a late second early third round pick.  If Chicago doens't go DT in round one he'd be a great fit with them. Otherwise a team like Oakland, St. Louis, or Seattle could be landing spots.

Player Profile: Marcus Smith

Height:  6'3
Weight:  251
School:  Louisville
Position:  Defensive End
Ranking:  #4 Outside Linebacker
Projection: Day 2

Strengths
-Experienced. Two year starter.  Played since freshman year.
-Productive and Accomplished. 14.5 sacks in 2013 and AAC Defensive Player of the Year
-Versatile player.  Saw snaps at DE, OLB, ILB, and DT
-Uses his long arms (34") and good power to set the edge vs the run
-Explosive athlete (35" vertical leap) (10'1" broad jump). Came to Louisville as a QB
-Uses his good quickness (1.57 10 yard split) to fire off the ball and create penetration
-Good speed (4.68 40) gets to the ball in a hurry
-Fluid athlete who can move and change directions well.
-Experience playing in a standing position when rushing the passer.
-Has shown the ability to drop into coverage and match up with TEs and some WRs
-Non stop motor.  Always going hard.  Gets a lot of effort sacks.

Weaknesses
-Lack a pass rushing repertoire.  Uses only speed and quickness to get the QB
-Will get too aggressive rushing off the edge which causes him to not bend the edge
-Needs to learn to use his hands better to disengage from blockers.
-Can be a liability in the run game. Can be pushed around and struggles to disengage.
-Won't fit every scheme. likely only a 3-4 fit.

Summary
When you think of the success that Louisville has had over the past couple of years you automatically think of Teddy Bridgewater.  However it was the defense that was the biggest key to their success that starts with the American Athletic Defensive Player of the Year.  There is a lot to like about Marcus Smith.  Smith is a good athlete who uses his speed and quickness to really set a tone.  He's explodes off the ball getting the the lineman before they are ready.  Pair that up with a non stop motor and there is no wonder how he had 14.5 sacks this past season. The downfall to Smith is that he doesn't have any pass rushing moves and relies too much on his speed and quickness.  Smith also becomes too aggressive and will overrun the pocket.  By going as hard as he does off the edge he becomes out of control and can't bend the edge like his athletic ability suggests.  One area of Smith's game that can get overlooked is his ability to play in coverage. When he isn't going 100 mph, Smith shows fluid movement that allows him to run with tight ends and some receivers.  The big downfall for him though is his inability to play in run support.  He does a good job of setting the edge with his long arms, but he struggles to disengage and can be overtaken.  Add that to his lack of size and that likely means he fits only in a 3-4 defense.  Marcus Smith may be under the radar, but look for him to go somewhere on day two.  A team like Tennessee who needs a pass rushing OLB could be an option in the third round, but don't count out Seattle who could have Smith play the Leo position.

Player Profile: Marcus Martin

Height:  6'3
Weight:  318
School:  USC
Position:  Center
Ranking:  #1 Center
Projection:  Day 2

Strengths
-Experienced.  33 career starts. 1st true freshman to start at Guard in USC History
-Ideal size to handle the massive NT in a 3-4 defense
-Long arms (34") make it easier to keep defenders off his body and out of the backfield.
-Understands how to use his large body as a shield to protect the pocket
-Shows good power while run blocking.  Able to move a defender off the spot.
-Uses power and strength to jolt defenders when making first contact. Will smack you in the face
-Will use size to overwhelm smaller defenders.
-Does a good job of quickly setting up in pass protection
-Strong heavy punch to neutralize a defender.
-Enough lateral agility to help him slide in pass protection
-Strong anchor.  Able to sink hips and reset
-Has experience playing both center and guard
-Displays a nasty streak that you love in a lineman
-Leader. Voted team captain

Weaknesses
-Not a great athlete. Times would have been worst at combine for a center
-Struggles to block in space and whiff on blocks
-Below average strength.  Put up only 23 reps at the Combine
-Struggles to maintain blocks.  Will let a defender get past his initial block
-Inconsistent pad level.  Will get too high
-Only played Center for one season
-Still recovering from knee injury at the end of the season

Summary
After starting two years at guard and having success, Marcus Martin slide over to center as a junior and flourished. Martin uses his size and strength in the run game to physically dominant defenders.  Whether it is using his size to overwhelm smaller defenders, or using his power to move nose tackles off their spot. Against Notre Dame, Martin was able to move the massive Louis Nix and even pancaked him on at the goal line.  The times Martin struggles in the run game is when he doesn't get good leverage and stalls out or has to block in space.  Martin is much better blocking in a phone booth than having to go in space.  For as good in the run game, Martin is even better as a pass blocker.  Martin uses his long arms and strong punch to keep defenders back.  He doesn't have great agility, but he's got enough lateral agility to stay in front of defenders.  Martin also had a great anchor that allows him to withstand a bull rush even against a strong Louis Nix. The biggest downfall is Martin isn't a very good athlete.  He doesn't move well in space and will never be asked to pull.  When in space he struggles and will miss blocks.  This means that he won't fit every team and is only going to do well in a man blocking scheme.  Look for Martin to go at the end of the second round or in the third.  A team like Indianapolis who wants a power running game is a logical spot, but don't count out the Ravens or Giants.

Mock Draft (3.0)

1.  Houston Texans:  Jadeveon Clowney DE South Carolina
I'm still tempted to put Bortles here and still believe it's a realistic option.  However this QB class is not that good and O'Brien may feel more comfortable taking Clowney here and seeing who falls to them at 33.  In this scenario they get Bridgewater. 

2.  St. Louis Rams:  Jake Matthews OT Texas A&M
Greg Robinson is the favorite for this pick by many, but Matthews is far more developed as a pass blocker than Robinson.  Add in that HC Jeff Fisher has ties to the Matthews family and has been raving about him makes this pick more likely.

3.  Jacksonville Jaguars:  Khalil Mack OLB Buffalo
Jacksonville made it clear last draft that they are taking the best player regardless of position. QB is a position of need, but they'll likely pass and add a difference maker. Mack fits perfectly as the SLB in their 4-3 Under defense where he'll be able to match up with TEs and still rush the passer frequently.

4.  Cleveland Browns:  Sammy Watkins WR Clemson
I've long put Derek Carr here and still think that could be the choice.  However the Browns may feel they can wait till 26 and with Watkins still here it's easier to pass.  The duo of Watkins and Gordon would help any QB and the running game as you cannot commit a safety to the box.

5.  Oakland Raiders:  Greg Robinson OT Auburn
Oakland is clearly in win now mode and if they don't Allen and McKenzie are out.  That means they won't be going QB and will take the best player.  Robinson would give them the LT they needed when Veldheer left.  Robinson immediately helps the run game of MJD and McFadden.

6.  Atlanta Falcons:  Taylor Lewan OT Michigan
They need a pass rusher and a left tackle desperately but with Mack and Clowney both gone they'll have to get a tackle here.  Luckily there are three good tackles in this class and the Falcons should have a shot at all three.  Lewan is a better pass blocker than run which helps as this team moves more towards Matt Ryan throwing the ball.

7.  Tampa Bay Buccaneers:  Mike Evans WR Texas A&M
It's a copy cat league and the vogue thing is getting big receivers.  Evans is massive and has good size which he uses to his advantage.  Pairing him up with Vincent Jackson and you have a duo that will make it easy for Josh McNown to move the ball.

8.  Minnesota Vikings:  Derek Carr QB Fresno State
This pick may not take place here, but Carr and the Vikings are a perfect match.  With Norv Turner in as the OC the Vikings will look to go vertical.  Carr has a strong arm to go with his quick release and can make all the throws in that offense.

9.  Buffalo Bills:  Eric Ebron TE North Carolina
Even though Doug Marrone wants to pound the rock, they still need weapons for EJ Manuel.  Getting Mike Williams will help the receiving core, but adding a dynamic tight end like Ebron will make it even better.  Ebron will work the underneath routes and stretch the seam which should help free up Stevie Johnson and the running game.

10. Detroit Lions:  Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix S Alabama
Finding the next good safety will be a higher priority, especially one that can play both positions.  That is what you have with Clinton-Dix.  He'll take over Louis Delmas' spot at the SS position where he can thrive.  The ability for him and Glover Quinn to play both positions makes disguising their coverage even easier.  

11. Tennessee Titans:  Blake Bortels QB UCF
I really don't see Bortles falling past the Titans here.  With Ken Wisenhunt now the head coach and the Titans not picking up Locker's option it shows that they don't have complete trust in him.  Add in that Bortles fits the type of QB that Wisnehunt has had success with in the past and it makes this all the more likely.

12. New York Giants:  Kony Ealy DE Missouri
In letting Justin Tuck leave via free agency, the Giants have a hole opposite of Jason Pierre-Paul. Even if Damontre Moore steps up, they need more depth.  Kony Ealy may never be the same player as Tuck, but his style is so similar. Ealy can play both DE spots and even move inside to DT on passing downs.  That fits the Giants desire to have multiple DEs on the field on passing downs.

13. St. Louis Rams:  Aaron Donald DT Pittsburgh
Where St. Louis goes with this pick will be a mystery.  They could target a safety or a receiver, but don't count out Donald here.  Michael Brockers is a very good NT in the Rams 4-3 defense.  But they lack a true playmaker at the 3 technique.  Getting a penetrating player like Donald would really allow Robert Quinn to get more single teams which can make this defensive one of the elite.

14. Chicago Bears:  Justin Gilbert CB Oklahoma State
The common thought is the Bears will take a DT here.  And they could.  However they already address their front four quite a bit in free agency while the cornerbacks have stayed status quo. Their three top corners are on the wrong side of 30 and finding a future cover corner is a must.  Getting Gilbert would also be quite the value here.

15. Pittsburgh Steelers: Odell Beckham Jr WR LSU
Corner corner could be a possibility, but with the departure of Emmanuel Sanders and not really having anybody to step up the Steelers' hand my be forced.  But that's not a bad thing when you getting Odell Beckum.  Beckham may lack the size of some receivers, but he's an elite route runner and good after the catch. 

16. Dallas Cowboys:  Dee Ford DE Auburn
The transition to the Tampa 2 is getting closer and closer.  Getting DT Henry Melton to play the 3 technique is the start, now finding a dynamic edge rusher is next.  Dee Ford gives Dallas a DE with good athletic ability to bend the edge and pin his ears back and go get the quarterback.  He isn't very big, but in the Tampa 2 that isn't a huge necessity. 

17. Baltimore Ravens:  Tim Jernigan DT Florida State
Baltimore has a habit of getting good players to fall right into their lap. So much so it makes mocking a pick to the very difficult.  Jernigan may not seem like a logical pick at first, but the more you look at it the more sense it makes.  Jernigan is a stout defender who can take on blocks and still make plays.  He'll step right into Arthur Jones spot and have the defense not lose a beat.

18. New York Jets:  Brandin Cooks WR Oregon State
Get Geno some weapons.  Last year he had nothing to work will and actually played better than most thought he would.  They added Eric Decker who will help as a #2 receiver.  But they need somebody to go out and make plays.  Cooks is in the Desean Jackson type of mold, but he's much more refined.  He has elite speed, but remarkably he can go up and get the ball.  This move would drastically help.

19. Miami Dolphins:  Zach Martin OL Notre Dame
Martin could be the best possible solution because he has the skill set to play tackle, but projects best to guard.  Either way he's good enough to play anywhere on their line. With Brandon Albert starting at LT, the Dolphins still need to find a guard and right tackle.  Martin likely starts at RT but could be moved inside where he has All Pro written all over him.

20. Arizona Cardinals:  Anthony Barr OLB UCLA
Two months ago if you had Anthony Barr outside of the top 10 you were crazy.  Now some have him going in the second round.  I still think Barr has a ton of talent, but he's still learning and isn't a very aggressive player.  But he fits perfectly in a 3-4 defense and the Cardinals need somebody to rush the passer.  Could be a match made in heaven.  

21.Green Bay Packers:  Calvin Pryor S Louisville
Safety play is becoming all the more important in the NFL and the Packers have some of the worst safeties in the NFL.  MD Jennings was let walk to division rival Chicago which tells you how they felt about him.  If they have a shot at Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix or Calvin Pryor they'll jump. 

22. Philadelphia Eagles:  Kyle Fuller CB Virginia Tech
The common pick most people mock to the Eagles is a WR.  However if you remember Chip Kelly’s offenses at Oregon, they were built around the running backs not the receivers.  Kelly got a ton of production out of Riley Cooper, so he likely won’t use a high pick to get another one. Kelly wants to get long and athletic and and Kyle Fuller can help him do that.  Fuller has good size, but also uses his athletic ability to stick with receivers.  Adding him to Cary Williams only makes their defense better.

23. Kansas City Chiefs:  Marqise Lee WR USC
The Chiefs are really in a good position here because they should be able to address their three main needs with a quality player here.  Jace Amaro could be their choice, but they can get a quality tight end in the third round and instead look to boolster the WR spot opposite of Bowe.  Don't let this past season or Lee's numbers at the combine fool you.  He's the playmaker the Chiefs need.

24. Cincinnati Bengals:  CJ Mosley LB Alabama
It should be interesting to see what the Bengals will do.  They’d love for a LT or Safety to fall to them, but that is unlikely being at the 24th pick.  Instead the Bengals could look to shore up their linebacker core with Mosley.  They great thing about Mosley is he is very good in coverage and running and tackling.  He could play either MLB or WLB in the Bengals defense.  Paring him up with Vontaze Burfict who could also play the MLB and WLB spots would allow the Bengals to disguise and be creative with their play calling.

25. San Diego Chargers:  Darqueze Dennard CB Michigan State
San Diego use to have one of the best cornerback tandems in the league, not its one of the worst.  They need a number one guy and they might have that with Dennard.  Dennard is a fluid cornerback who has the speed and quickness to stick with any receiver.  He would go higher if he had more height and length.  Regardless it's a great get for the Chargers.

26. Cleveland Browns:  Johnny Manziel QB Texas A&M
With all the love the national media is giving Manziel it may be a shock to some to see him here.  Manziel has some serious questions about his game that should cause him to fall.  Cleveland passed on a QB at 4 but needs to take somebody with their first three picks.  Manziel brings excitement and Cleveland needs it.

27. New Orleans Saints:  Kyle Van Noy OLB BYU
Rex Ryan's aggressive defense worked wonders last year without a good pass rusher off the edge.  Gallette played well but they need help opposite of him.  Van Noy is starting to pick up steam but he should have been this high all along.  He's a versatile pass rusher who'd thrive in this defense.

28. Carolina Panthers:  Kelvin Benjamin WR Florida State
The Panthers don't need a receiver, they realistically need two.  But picking at the end of the first round they could be on the short end of a WR run.  Luckily for them in this situation they'd have Kelvin Benjamin fall into their laps.  Benjamin has some issues with work ethic and top end speed.  But he fits well into the Panthers offense and would give Newton a big receiver to throw the ball up to.

29. New England Patriots:  Louis Nix DT Notre Dame
Louis Nix isn't your typical nose tackle, he possess quickness and explosion you normally see out of sub 300 pound tackles.  For the Patriots they'll see a lot of Vince Wilfork who won't be around forever.  Nix's versatility will allow him to fit right in with the Patriots who love to play a hybrid 4-3, 3-4 defense.

30. San Francisco 49ers:  Stanley Jean-Baptiste CB Nebraska
Big corners are in vogue and that should only help Jean-Baptiste whose talent has him up here anyways.  The 49ers have a huge need at corner where only Eric Wright and Chris Culliver are the starters.  Add in that Culliver could be cut any day and this should be their top priority.  Also don't forget that Seattle could take SJB at 32 and the 49ers would love to steal him away.

31. Denver Broncos:  Bradley Roby CB Ohio State
Even with the signing of Aqib Talib, the Broncos can't stand pat at cornerback.  Especially with opposite starter Chris Harris tore his ACL and may have to start the season on the PUP list.  Even if Harris is back for the start they need a third corner badly.  Roby didn't have a great junior season, but the talent is there and would be worth the selection.

32. Seattle Seahawks:  Xavier Su'a-Filo G UCLA
Who Seattle goes with will be a mystery since they go for fit more than value.  Even with them winning the Super Bowl, their offensive line was an issue.  They could really use a tackle and guard in this offseason.  Su'a-Filo has been shooting up the draft boards and his ability to play in a zone blocking scheme makes him a fit.

2nd Round

33.  Houston Texans:  Teddy Bridgewater QB Louisville
34.  Washington Redskins:  Stephon Tuitt DE Notre Dame
35.  Cleveland Browns: Deone Buccannon S Washington State
36.  Oakland Raiders:  Ryan Shazier LB Ohio State
37.  Atlanta Falcons:  Demarcus Lawrence OLB Boise State
38.  Tampa Bay Buccaneers:  Morgan Moses OT Virginia
39.  Jacksonville Jaguars:  Keith McGill CB Utah
40.  Minnesota Vikings:  Chris Borland MLB Wisconsin
41.  Buffalo Bills:  Joel Bitonio T/G Nevada
42.  Tennessee Titans:  Jeremiah Attaochu OLB Georgia Tech
43.  New York Giants:  Ra'Shede Hageman DT Minnesota
44.  St. Louis Rams:  Jimmie Ward S Northern Illinois
45.  Detroit Lions:  Paul Richardson WR Colorado
46.  Pittsburgh Steelers: Jason Verrett CB TCU
47.  Dallas Cowboys:  Gabe Jackson G Mississippi State
48.  Baltimore Ravens:  Allen Robinson WR Penn State
49.  New York Jets:  Jace Amaro TE Texas Tech
50.  Miami Dolphins:  Lamarcus Joyner CB/S Florida State
51.  Chicago Bears:  Will Sutton DT Arizona State
52.  Arizona Cardinals:  Zach Mettenberger QB LSU
53.  Green Bay Packers:  Jarvis Landry WR LSU
54.  Philadelphia Eagles: Trent Murphy OLB Stanford
55.  Cincinnati Bengals:  Kareem Martin DE North Carolina
56.  San Francisco 49ers:  Pierre Desir CB Lindenwood
57.  San Diego Chargers:  Scott Critchon OLB Oregon State
58.  New Orleans Saints:  Jaylen Watkins CB Florida
59.  Indianapolis Colts: Marcus Martin C USC
60.  Carolina Panthers:  Cyrus Kouandjio OT Alabama
61.  San Francisco 49ers: Corey Lattimer WR Indiana
62.  New England Patriots:  Carlos Hyde RB Ohio State
63:  Denver Broncos:  Marcus Smith DE Louisville
64.  Seattle Seahawks: Austin Seferian-Jenkins TE Washington

Player Profile: DaQuan Jones

Height:  6'4
Weight:  322
School:  Penn State
Position:  Defensive Tackle
Ranking:  #6 Defensive Tackle
Projection:  3rd or 4th Round

Strengths
-Experienced. Two year starter with 46 total games played
-Ideal size and length (33 1/2") for a defensive tackle
-Stout at the point of attack.  Uses leverage to hold his spot
-Uses his hands well to shed blocks and make plays in the run game
-Displays good power to bull rush a lineman or quickly disengage from blocks
-Good strong tackler.  Rarely misses a tackle.
-Heavy hands allows him to get past lineman in pass rush
-Does a good job of locating the ball and reacting
-Shows the ability to play either one or two gaps
-Scheme versatility. Can play in both 3-4 and 4-3
-Can play multiple positions along the line
-High motor player.  Never gives up on a play.
-Great football character. Team leader and hard worker.
-Durable. Never missed a game because of an injury

Weaknesses
-Lacks the speed (5.35) and quickness (1.81) to disrupt the backfield
-Isn't an explosive athlete. Won't dominant any game
-Doesn't offer much in rushing the passer. More of a run stopper
-Footwork could stand to improve.  Needs to keep moving feet which could help get a push
-Maintaining a good wight has been an issue in the past.

Summary
Lost in the shuffle of a disappointing season DaQuan Jones is a very talented defensive tackle that is going to really help a defense's run support.  Jones uses good leverage and strength to anchor in and clog up running lanes.  But he's much more than just a space eater. Jones does a great job of taking on blocks and shedding them to make a tackle or go after the quarterback. What's stopping Jones from being a higher rated prospect is his average athletic ability and lack of pass rushing potential. He'll get pressure on the quarterback but it comes from a strong bull rush and a non stop motor, but that's about it. He struggled in college and in the NFL it won't get any better.  But that doesn't doesn't mean teams will be down on him.  Quite the opposite. Jones brings a lot of versatility to his game.  He can play in either a one or two gap system and in the 4-3 or the 3-4.  He can play both DT spots in a four man front and the NT and DT in a three man front.  DaQuan Jones' best fit will be as a NT for a team looking to help their run defense.  He'll likely go in the fourth round, but I wouldn't be surprised to see a team fall in love with him and take him it the third. Houston, Philadelphia, or Chicago could all be landing spots for Jones.

Player Profile: Christian Jones

Height:  6'3
Weight:  240
School:  Florida State
Position:  Outside Linebacker
Ranking: #5 Outside Linebacker
Projection:  3rd or 4th Round

Strengths
-Good size and length (33 1/2") for the position
-Battle tested.  Played 54 games played with 41 starts
-Productive. 95 tackles at WLB in 2012
-Experience playing in different schemes.  Played in both 4-3 and 3-4 in college
-Position flexibility. Can play any linebacker position in any scheme
-Plays faster than his timed speed
-Displays the ability to match up in coverage
-Uses height and quickness to drop into zone coverage
-Shows good quickness (1.60), especially when rushing off the edge
-High motor. Never gives up on play. Always looking to make the tackle
-No durability concerns.  Remarkable for playing 55 games in career

Weaknesses
-Only an average athlete. Lacks good speed and agility
-Lacks the instincts you want in a linebacker.  Bites too often on play fakes
-Average tackler. Attempts too many arm tackles
-Struggles to shed blocks. Doesn't use his hands consistently to free himself
-Not good at the point of attack.  Will get pushed back

Summary
After 95 tackles in his junior year Christian Jones was one of the top Weakside Linebackers coming into this season.  Add those numbers with his ability to drop into coverage and even match up with receivers and tight ends and there was a lot to like.  Then the Seminoles switched to the 3-4 and Jones got even better.  He was able to show off his quickness and ability to get to the QB.  Even though his sack numbers where not high he was still able to get pressure.  Teams will love his flexibility to rush the passer, cover tight ends, and play in the run game.  He can play in either the 3-4 or the 4-3 and can play multiple linebacker positions in each scheme.  A lot to like.  However the problem is Jones isn't a great athlete and lacks good instincts.  Indecision and hesitations can really hurt him and allow him to get washed out of plays.  Add in that he lacks strength which allows him to get hung up on blocks.  However he'll still be coveted by teams because he can play all three downs and contribute on special teams.  His best fit will be as a 4-3 Strongside Linebacker whose allowed to blitz on passing situations.  But he'll also be a good fit in a 3-4 because he can be moved around a lot.  He compares a lot to Texans LB Brooks Reed.  Look for him to go somewhere in the 3rd round and a team like Oakland or St. Louis.

Player Profile: Chris Borland

Height:  5'11
Weight:  248
School:  Wisconsin
Position:  Inside Linebacker
Ranking: #2 Inside Linebacker
Projection: Second Round

Strengths
-Experienced.  36 career starts.
-Elite instincts. Rarely takes a false step. Doesn't bite on play fakes
-Good strength (27 reps) at the point of attack. Can stand the ball carrier up in the hole
-Is a good tackler. Wraps up and takes ball carrier to the ground
-Displays good quickness (1.62 10).  Fills the hole fast and flys to the ball
-Above average blitzer. Can turn speed into power well. Uses quickness to get past lineman
-Very good at playing downhill. Able to fill the hole and take on the ball carrier
-Shows the ability to drop into zone coverage
-Elite Motor. Never quits on a play.  Always going 100 MPH
-Very tough, physical player. Loves contact, not afraid to lay the wood
-Team leader.  Tone setter on defense

Weaknesses
-Small size (5'11, 29 1/4" arms) will affect his draft position
-Only average speed (4.84) for the position.
-Is not a good athlete. Won't go sideline to sideline
-Will struggle matching up man to man in coverage.
-Struggles to shed blocks.  Will get hung up on guys. Arm length could be a factor.
-Has trouble when moving lateral. Will miss tackles and take bad angles

-Miss all but two games in 2010 with a shoulder injury

Summary
If you saw Chris Borland on the street you may not know he's a football player.  Let alone of the the top middle linebackers in this draft class.  That's mainly because of his size.  Standing at 5'11 Borland lacks the ideal size for an NFL middle linebacker.  But it's not his height that bothers me, it's his length.  Borland only has 29 1/4" arms that already make it hard to disengage from blocks, but could be an even bigger issue in the NFL. Borland has been able to get around his size by using his elite quickness and instincts.  He's at his best when moving forward to fill a hole or to blitz.  Where as when he has to move lateral to get outside he will struggle and take bad angles and miss tackles.  He's much better in the phone booth than in space. Borland's best fit will be in a 4 man front, but can succeed in a 3-4 as long as he's in a system where he has guys eating blocks ahead of him. Look for him to go somewhere in the second round.  Oakland could be an landing spot at the top of round two, but don't look for him to fall past the Broncos at the end of the round who desperately need a run stuffing middle linebacker.

Player Profile: Troy Niklas

Height:  6'6
Weight:  270
School:  Notre Dame
Position:  Tight End
Ranking: #4 Tight End
Projection: Day 2

Strengths
-Two year starter with 26 starts and National Title Experience.
-Has the ideal height (6'6), weight (270), and length (34 1/8" arms) to be an inline tight end
-Uses his large hands (10") well to catch almost everything in his vicinity
-Showed off good strength at the Combine with 27 reps. (well above the average)
-Size, jumping ability (32" VJ), and length make it easy to win jump balls
-Displays good hands and technique in pass protection
-Understands how to use his body to box out defenders when running routes
-Size and strength make it hard for him to be tackled easily.
-Above average speed for somebody his size.  Able to attack the seam
-Shows good quickness off the ball and into his routes
-Above average route runner. Does a good job of setting up the defender
-Potential. Has only played two years at tight end. Former lineman
-High motor player who isn't going to stop till the whistle is blown
-Family linage.  Part of the Clay Matthews Sr Family Tree

Weaknesses
-Lacks explosion. Isn't a good athlete
-Injury to his core didn't allow him to workout at combine or pro day
-Displays below average balance in run blocker.  Tends to lunge
-Not an overpowering blocker.  Isn't going to move guys. Wall off blocker
-Feet become stagnant during run blocking. Could be the cause of lack of power.
-Slow footwork can cause him to get bull rushed in pass protection
-Below average blocker in space. Will whiff on blocks

Summary
In an age where tight ends are more slot receivers, Niklas is a throw back you don't see every day. Niklas is a former offensive and defensive lineman whose speed and athletic ability allowed him to be moved out to tight end and he flourished in his two years spent there this past season.  You can see the former lineman in him as he excels in both run and pass blocking.  He isn't an overpowering run blocker, but understands angles and leverage and uses that to open holes.  In the passing game he shuffles his feet and uses his length to push defenders past the pocket.  While not utilized frequently, Niklas is a talented pass catcher.  He has big hands and with his long arms and 6'6 frame he's able to box out receivers and shield them away from getting to the ball. Now Niklas does a lot of good things, but he isn't great at any of them.  However with his ability to pass and run block to go along with his ability to be a receiving threat in the middle of the field he's going to be coveted by teams. Especially with so many teams running 12 personal they'll need a TE like Niklas who can do everything. With that said he's a lock to go on day two and could easily be a second round pick. A team like the New York Giants would be a ideal fit, but don't count out the Patriots who need that complement to Gronkowski.