The first interior offensive lineman is finally off the board. Grubbs is an athletic guard who could pack on another 15 pounds on that 6-3 frame and the Ravens need to revamp up front.
The 49ers trade up with New England and land an intriguing tackle prospect. Staley has the athleticism to play on both sides and he moves well for a 6-foot-6 lineman.
Meachem, a fast and lanky WR, gives Drew Brees another weapon downfield opposite Marques Colston. Factor in Reggie Bush and Deuce McAllister and it looks like Monte Kiffin is in for more sleepless nights
Trading back into the first round, Dallas adds a quick edge rusher to complement DeMarcus Ware. With defensive guru Wade Phillips at the helm, the Cowboys could feature a formidable pass rush this fall.
Given the status of MLB Dan Morgan, who has suffered a series of recent concussions, this pick makes sense for Carolina. Beason closes quickly and he has solid instincts as a run-stopper.
Rodney Harrison is nearing the end and Meriweather is an aggressive safety who can force turnovers. With the leadership in their locker room, the Patriots are willing to give Meriweather the benefit of the doubt regarding some off-field issues.
KC finally gives Pro Bowl TE Tony Gonzalez some help on the flank by taking a big receiver who makes big plays. We’ll never know if the Chiefs were about to submit Brady Quinn’s name.
Cleveland paid the price to get Quinn the second time around, just before KC was perhaps prepared to pounce on him. The Browns walk away with Quinn and Joe Thomas—quite a first-round harvest. Still, it’s an even better deal for the Cowboys.
Look out for this defense in 2007. Nelson is a rangy safety who fits in perfectly with Jack Del Rio’s aggressive style.
The Giants didn’t defend the pass effectively in 2006 and Ross provides an immediate upgrade at corner. He adjusts very well to the ball and he has ideal size.
The NFL’s lowest-ranked defense adds a playmaking safety. Griffin has a non-stop motor and if Pacman Jones ever straightens out his act, Tennessee will boast two dynamic DBs.
When you tie Minnesota for the lowest-rated pass defense in the league, you need immediate help in the secondary. Hall was rated by some scouts as the premier CB available and he’ll be well tutored by Marvin Lewis in the nuances of the pro game.
Denver moves up four spots to grab an intriguing edge rusher. Mike Shanahan was determined to make some noise today and Moss will provide some heat for a Broncos defense that faded down the stretch.
With Lynch off the board and no other RB worth the 16th pick, Green Bay grabs a space-eating DT with a nasty disposition.
Mike Tomlin puts his immediate stamp on the Steelers. Timmons is fast and rangy, and he’ll be a factor as a pass rusher when he’s not dropping into coverage.
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