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Round 1-
Kenny Vaccaro S Texas- I know, I know, this wont be a popular pick....But its not a bad one considering we would be getting the best player at a position of very high need for us. Vaccaro is very good in pass defense, which is something we've lacked from the FS position for a long time. He also isn't afraid to throw his body around and make a big hit when needed. May not be the flashiest play maker, but he will do his job very well and make everybody in the secondary better.
Round 2-
Justin Pugh OG/OT Syracuse- Pugh could possibly be better than what we have at RT, but he is DEFINITELY better than what we have at LG. Scouts are projecting him at OG because he has less than ideal arm length, but other than there isn't a whole lot to not like about Pugh. Very good feet, great technique, and enough size and strength to hold his own against most D-lineman. Most likely a day 1 starter at LG with Livings sliding over to RG and Mack and Costa battling it out for starting C.
Round 3-
Brandon Williams DT Missouri Southern State- Some much needed beef for the D-line. Rat and Hatcher are nice pass rushing 3 Techs, but we lack a big nasty DT to stuff the run and take on multiple blockers. Williams is the perfect guy for that. 3 time D2 all-american who also had very impressive sack #'s (27 career). Very impressive at the senior bowl so competition isnt a big concern.
Round 4-
Stepfan Taylor RB Stanford- Will probably fall this far only because of a slow 40 time at the combine. Doesn't concern me, kid is a gamer. Tough, hard nosed and durable runner who rarely goes down on 1st contact. Exactly what we need behind Murray.
Round 5-
Kevin Reddick LB UNC- High recruit, 4 year starter, and 2 time team captain. Reddick failed to ever put together a full consistent year at UNC, but he has a lot physical tools to make him a useful 2 down LB in the NFL, as long as he isn't asked to do a ton in coverage.
Round 6-
Manase Foketi OT/OG West Texas A&M- Not as much of a project as his college would lead you to believe. Started every game at LT for Kansas State in 2010 and started 2011 at the same spot before tearing his achilles. After that his college career took a weird turn as he asked for his release from K State despite still having a year of eligibility left. K State denied it and he was forced to go to D2 where he absolutely dominated (graded at 94% for the season). Could be a late round steal as a RT project. Could also project inside to guard give his size and strength.
Kenny Vaccaro S Texas- I know, I know, this wont be a popular pick....But its not a bad one considering we would be getting the best player at a position of very high need for us. Vaccaro is very good in pass defense, which is something we've lacked from the FS position for a long time. He also isn't afraid to throw his body around and make a big hit when needed. May not be the flashiest play maker, but he will do his job very well and make everybody in the secondary better.
Round 2-
Justin Pugh OG/OT Syracuse- Pugh could possibly be better than what we have at RT, but he is DEFINITELY better than what we have at LG. Scouts are projecting him at OG because he has less than ideal arm length, but other than there isn't a whole lot to not like about Pugh. Very good feet, great technique, and enough size and strength to hold his own against most D-lineman. Most likely a day 1 starter at LG with Livings sliding over to RG and Mack and Costa battling it out for starting C.
Round 3-
Brandon Williams DT Missouri Southern State- Some much needed beef for the D-line. Rat and Hatcher are nice pass rushing 3 Techs, but we lack a big nasty DT to stuff the run and take on multiple blockers. Williams is the perfect guy for that. 3 time D2 all-american who also had very impressive sack #'s (27 career). Very impressive at the senior bowl so competition isnt a big concern.
Round 4-
Stepfan Taylor RB Stanford- Will probably fall this far only because of a slow 40 time at the combine. Doesn't concern me, kid is a gamer. Tough, hard nosed and durable runner who rarely goes down on 1st contact. Exactly what we need behind Murray.
Round 5-
Kevin Reddick LB UNC- High recruit, 4 year starter, and 2 time team captain. Reddick failed to ever put together a full consistent year at UNC, but he has a lot physical tools to make him a useful 2 down LB in the NFL, as long as he isn't asked to do a ton in coverage.
Round 6-
Manase Foketi OT/OG West Texas A&M- Not as much of a project as his college would lead you to believe. Started every game at LT for Kansas State in 2010 and started 2011 at the same spot before tearing his achilles. After that his college career took a weird turn as he asked for his release from K State despite still having a year of eligibility left. K State denied it and he was forced to go to D2 where he absolutely dominated (graded at 94% for the season). Could be a late round steal as a RT project. Could also project inside to guard give his size and strength.
