49ers Insider: Options on Brooks being weighed

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Originally Posted by silverbear

Without all the off-field issues, most scouts agree that Brooks would likely have been a top 10 pick next year... (snip) I can guarantee you that Brooks will go before the 5th round...

Yup. 1st round talent is too tempting; this player is gone before the 5th round.

There will always be at least one team willing to reach for a controversial player who is thought to have a big upside (Maurice Clarett was drafted in the 3rd round).