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132. Carolina Panthers- Austin Pettis (Boise State)
Steve Smith wants out. David Gettis and Brandon LaFell both flashed as rookies, but they were also very inconsistent. They’ll need to add another receiver into the mix.
133. Buffalo Bills- OT DeMarcus Love (Arkansas)
Continuing to build around Ryan Fitzpatrick, the Bills add a talented development prospect at tackle. They haven’t drafted a tackle early in years and it shows. Hopefully for them, Love pans out, unlike most of their late round tackles.
134. Cincinnati Bengals- S Jeron Johnson (Boise State)
Safety depth is needed and Jeron Johnson fits their scheme like a glove.
135. Kansas City Chiefs- NT Ian Williams (Notre Dame)
In 2 years since they switched to the 3-4, they haven’t really had a true 3-4 nose tackle like Ian Williams
136. Arizona Cardinals- FB Owen Marecic (Stanford)
The Cardinals need an upgrade at fullback to help out their running game and Marecic is the best this class has to offer. He’s a terrific special teamer as well.
137. Cleveland Browns- CB Jalil Brown (Colorado)
If they don’t take Patrick Peterson in the first, they’ll have to address the cornerback position at some point. They need something for the future opposite Joe Haden.
138. Houston Texans- S Joe Lefeged (Rutgers)
Bernard Pollard really struggled in coverage last year and when you’re 31st against the pass and have to face Peyton Manning twice a year, adding two safeties in the draft isn’t a bad idea.
139. Minnesota Vikings- TE Rob Housler (Florida Atlantic)
The Vikings are known to be looking for tight ends for their 2 tight end set in 2011.
135. Kansas City Chiefs- C Tim Barnes (Missouri)
Casey Wiegmann is one of the league’s older players, turning 38 in July. They need a center of the future.
141. San Francisco 49ers- WR Greg Salas (Hawaii)
Salas would be an upgrade in the slot over Ted Ginn, who shouldn’t do anything other than special teams.
142. Tennessee Titans- DE Greg Romeus (Pittsbugh)
The Titans go for the homerun here at defensive end and they really don’t have any other choice at this point. Romeus is a first round talent if he’s healthy. He’s worth the risk in the 5th. Jason Babin probably won’t be back so they need another end opposite Derrick Morgan.
143. Dallas Cowboys- 3-4 DE Brandon Bair (Oregon)
Marcus Spears never panned out at 3-4 defensive end. He’s likely gone as a free agent. Bair can be his replacement.
144. Washington Redskins- OT Derek Newton (Arkansas State)
Mike Shanahan loves building his offensive line and Newton is an excellent fit for his zone blocking scheme. Right tackle Jammal Brown is a free agent.
145. Dallas Cowboys- WR Stephen Burton (West Texas A&M)
The Cowboys aren’t going to want to pay Roy Williams to be their 3rd receiver. The high upside Stephen Burton can be that guy and his upside is going to intrigue Jerry Jones.
146. Miami Dolphins- CB Chimdi Chewka (Ohio State)
They need depth at the cornerback position. If Chewka pans out, they could move Sean Smith to free safety, another need position.
147. Jacksonville Jaguars- WR Niles Paul (Nebraska)
They have nothing after Mike Thomas at wide receiver with Mike Sims Walker all but gone as a free agent.
148. Oakland Raiders- TE Virgil Green (Nevada)
The Raiders want to run more two tight end sets and Zach Miller is a free agent. Virgil Green has the athleticism and measurables that Al Davis likes.
149. Philadelphia Eagles- G Lee Ziemba (Auburn)
More help for the right side of their offensive line. If Pinkston plays inside, Ziemba can move outside to right tackle.
150. Minnesota Vikings- WR Dwayne Harris (East Carolina)
Sidney Rice could be a free agent depending on the new CBA rules and given that the Vikings don’t have a quarterback, you couldn’t blame him for skipping town. Add wide receiver to that long list of needs. That at least need depth behind Percy Harvin and Bernard Berrian should Rice leave.
151. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- RB Noel Devine (West Virginia)
Cadillac Williams is probably gone as a free agent so they’ll need a new 3rd down back. Noel Devine will give them a speedster compliment to the bruising LeGarrette Blount.
152. Indianapolis Colts- DT Martin Parker (Richmond)
The Colts never draft defensive tackles early, even though they’ve needed help at the position for years. Bill Polian simply doesn’t value the position that much. However, they will look for defensive tackles in the late rounds and Parker is a great fit for their scheme.
153. Philadelphia Eagles- DT Cedric Thornton (Southern Arkansas)
The Eagles need depth at defensive tackle and with an abundance of late round picks, they can afford to take Thornton here, where he is one of the best available.
154. Detroit Lions- RB Stevan Ridley (LSU)
They’ve used Maurice Morris extensively down the stretch in each of the past two years. That can’t happen again. They need more depth at the running back position.
155. Washington Redskins- RB Delone Carter (Syracuse)
Mike Shanahan loves grabbing running backs in the late rounds. Carter is the best running back available and could be a good fit for their scheme.
156. Seattle Seahawks- S Shiloh Keo (Idaho)
Somewhere Lawyer Milloy is still getting burned by Greg Olsen. The 37 year old is done.
157. Seattle Seahawks- CB Shareece Wright (USC)
Kelly Jennings has struggled in the past few years and now is a free agent. Pete Carroll grabs one of his old USC guys.
158. Atlanta Falcons- WR Jeremy Kerley (TCU)
Another wide receiver upgrade for the Falcons. Kerley looks like a natural slot guy and can help on special teams as well.
159. New England Patriots- FB Charles Clay (Tulsa)
If any team can find a way to utilize this enigmatic prospect, it’s the Patriots.
160. Chicago Bears- WR Terrance Toliver (LSU)
Lovie Smith has expressed interest in adding a big wide receiver to compliment their smaller receivers, guys like Johnny Knox and Devin Hester. The 6-4 Toliver fits the bill.
161. New York Jets- S Chris Conte (California)
Brodney Pool is a free agent and safety depth is needed regardless.
162. Pittsburgh Steelers- CB Curtis Marsh (Utah State)
They’re going to need to add more than one cornerback through the draft if they’re going to avoid getting destroyed by teams that can spread.
163. Green Bay Packers- WR Cecil Shorts (Mount Union)
I know what you’re thinking, didn’t the Packers just win a Super Bowl because of their strength at wide receiver? Yes, and that is exactly why they must keep it a strength. Donald Driver has hinted at retiring this offseason and he’s 36 and on his last legs anyway. Meanwhile, James Jones could be a free agent, depending on the new CBA rules.
164. Baltimore Ravens- RLB Bruce Miller (UCF)
Another potential pass rusher for them. Sergio Kindle suffered an accident after they drafted him in the 2nd round last year and his career is in serious doubt. Miller can be a do-over.
165. Baltimore Ravens- CB Buster Skrine (UT-Chattanooga)
They only have two cornerbacks under contract for next year. They’ll either sign Nnamdi Asomugha or resign Chris Carr, but the high upside Skrine can be the 4th corner.
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