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2nd WR Johnny Knox, Abilene Christian (5-11 1/2, 185 pounds, 4.34)
REASON Knox has everything you want in a receiver other than size and pedigree. His speed shows on the field and he has soft hands and does a good job of catching with his hands. He's rated lower as an unknown, but I think his speed and production (30 TDs in two seasons, 1,000-yard seasons) will shoot him up draft boards, and deservedly so.
ALTERNATE Depends on who falls from higher-rated groups. Obviously, if a first-round talent falls to 51, we should take him and hope to get Knox in the third.
3rd C/G Eric Wood, Louisville (6-3 7/8, 310, 5.18)
REASON Wood could be gone in the second round, but I think there's a chance he'll slip to the third because of how strong the center group is in this draft. A smart, tough and competitive player who can back up both the center and guard spots and eventually move into a starting role.
ALTERNATE C Jonathan Luigs, Arkansas (possibly with slight trade down)
4th ILB Jasper Brinkley, South Carolina (6-1 1/2, 252, 4.69)
REASON Brinkley is a big, strong player who had a great season in 2006 before being set back by an injury in 2007. I don't think he was completely back to health in 2008 and feel he's on the same level as Bradie James as a linebacker.
ALTERNATE ILB Jason Phillips, TCU
4th S Michael Hamlin, Clemson (6-2, 214, 4.59)
REASON Instinctive player with good size and work ethic. Good on-field leader and solid tackler.
ALTERNATE FS DeAngelo Smith, Cincinnati
5th CB/S Lardarius Webb, Nicholls State (5-9 3/4, 179, 4.39)
REASON I like feisty, fast guys. Webb plays bigger than his size and easily stood out at his level of competition. He breaks on the ball well and is not afraid to hit.
ALTERNATES CB Ryan Mouton, Hawaii or CB Domonique Johnson, Jackson State or CB Chris Owens, San Jose State
5th NT Roy Miller, Texas (6-1 1/4, 310, 4.99)
REASON Although he's short, Miller is relentless, understands leverage and is technically sound. He's not likely to shed blocks and make a lot of plays, but will work tirelessly to clog the middle as Jay Ratliff's backup
ALTERNATES NT Sammie Hill, Stillman or NT Terrance Knighton, Temple
5th OLB Connor Barwin, Cincinnati (6-3 3/4, 256, 4.59)
REASON Converted to defensive end from tight end in 2008 and had 11 sacks. All his measurables are great, but he has a lot to learn about playing defense. Plays hard, though, and has good first step quickness.
ALTERNATE OLB Victor Butler, Oregon State
6th OT Sebastian Vollmer, Houston (6-7 1/4, 314, 5.4)
REASON Has good quickness and speed and plays hard. Needs to work on his strength, but showed some improvement in that area as the 2008 season wore on and at the East-West Shrine game. From Germany and still learning the game.
ALTERNATES G/T Robert Brewster, Ball State or G/T Cornelius Lewis, Tennessee State
6th CB Mark Parson, Ohio (5-8 1/2, 188, 4.5)
REASON Does a good job of shadowing receivers and had 31 career pass breakups. Fluid and confident.
ALTERNATES CB Don Carey, Norfolk State or CB Greg Toler, St. Paul's
7th WR Domonique Edison, Stephen F. Austin (6-2 1/2, 204, 4.42)
REASON Nice ability to separate and production.
ALTERNATE WR Chris Williams, New Mexico State
7th QB Liam Coen, Massachusetts (6-1 1/2, 225)
REASON Has completed over 60 percent of his passes every year, has a strong enough arm, nice touch and timing. Good student of the game and will stand in against pressure and make good decisions.
ALTERNATE QB Nathan Brown, Central Arkansas
REASON Knox has everything you want in a receiver other than size and pedigree. His speed shows on the field and he has soft hands and does a good job of catching with his hands. He's rated lower as an unknown, but I think his speed and production (30 TDs in two seasons, 1,000-yard seasons) will shoot him up draft boards, and deservedly so.
ALTERNATE Depends on who falls from higher-rated groups. Obviously, if a first-round talent falls to 51, we should take him and hope to get Knox in the third.
3rd C/G Eric Wood, Louisville (6-3 7/8, 310, 5.18)
REASON Wood could be gone in the second round, but I think there's a chance he'll slip to the third because of how strong the center group is in this draft. A smart, tough and competitive player who can back up both the center and guard spots and eventually move into a starting role.
ALTERNATE C Jonathan Luigs, Arkansas (possibly with slight trade down)
4th ILB Jasper Brinkley, South Carolina (6-1 1/2, 252, 4.69)
REASON Brinkley is a big, strong player who had a great season in 2006 before being set back by an injury in 2007. I don't think he was completely back to health in 2008 and feel he's on the same level as Bradie James as a linebacker.
ALTERNATE ILB Jason Phillips, TCU
4th S Michael Hamlin, Clemson (6-2, 214, 4.59)
REASON Instinctive player with good size and work ethic. Good on-field leader and solid tackler.
ALTERNATE FS DeAngelo Smith, Cincinnati
5th CB/S Lardarius Webb, Nicholls State (5-9 3/4, 179, 4.39)
REASON I like feisty, fast guys. Webb plays bigger than his size and easily stood out at his level of competition. He breaks on the ball well and is not afraid to hit.
ALTERNATES CB Ryan Mouton, Hawaii or CB Domonique Johnson, Jackson State or CB Chris Owens, San Jose State
5th NT Roy Miller, Texas (6-1 1/4, 310, 4.99)
REASON Although he's short, Miller is relentless, understands leverage and is technically sound. He's not likely to shed blocks and make a lot of plays, but will work tirelessly to clog the middle as Jay Ratliff's backup
ALTERNATES NT Sammie Hill, Stillman or NT Terrance Knighton, Temple
5th OLB Connor Barwin, Cincinnati (6-3 3/4, 256, 4.59)
REASON Converted to defensive end from tight end in 2008 and had 11 sacks. All his measurables are great, but he has a lot to learn about playing defense. Plays hard, though, and has good first step quickness.
ALTERNATE OLB Victor Butler, Oregon State
6th OT Sebastian Vollmer, Houston (6-7 1/4, 314, 5.4)
REASON Has good quickness and speed and plays hard. Needs to work on his strength, but showed some improvement in that area as the 2008 season wore on and at the East-West Shrine game. From Germany and still learning the game.
ALTERNATES G/T Robert Brewster, Ball State or G/T Cornelius Lewis, Tennessee State
6th CB Mark Parson, Ohio (5-8 1/2, 188, 4.5)
REASON Does a good job of shadowing receivers and had 31 career pass breakups. Fluid and confident.
ALTERNATES CB Don Carey, Norfolk State or CB Greg Toler, St. Paul's
7th WR Domonique Edison, Stephen F. Austin (6-2 1/2, 204, 4.42)
REASON Nice ability to separate and production.
ALTERNATE WR Chris Williams, New Mexico State
7th QB Liam Coen, Massachusetts (6-1 1/2, 225)
REASON Has completed over 60 percent of his passes every year, has a strong enough arm, nice touch and timing. Good student of the game and will stand in against pressure and make good decisions.
ALTERNATE QB Nathan Brown, Central Arkansas
