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204. Green Bay Packers- TE Colin Franklin (Iowa State)
When Jermichael Finley went down, they really didn’t have another pass catching tight end option. It’s not their biggest need, but they don’t have a lot of needs so I could see them adding a tight end late for depth purposes.
205. Detroit Lions- WR Aldrick Robinson (SMU)
It’s amazing after all those wide receivers they drafted in the Millen regime, they still need depth at the position. They need a 3rd receiver after Calvin Johnson and Nate Burleson.
206. Buffalo Bills- QB Tyrod Taylor (Virginia Tech)
I think Chan Gailey sees Fitzpatrick as his guy, but that doesn’t mean he won’t take a developmental quarterback in the late rounds. Taylor has the mobility Gailey likes in a quarterback and I think he could play another position if he had to.
207. Cincinnati Bengals- OLB Doug Hogue (Syracuse)
Dhani Jones is probably done in Cincinnati. They drafted Roddrick Muckelroy last year in the 4th, but he’s no guarantee. Hogue gives them more depth.
208. New York Jets- CB Josh Thomas (Buffalo)
Antonio Cromartie might not return, which would move Kyle Wilson into the starting lineup. Thomas would provide depth either way as you can never have too much cornerback depth when you have to face the Patriots twice a year.
209. Seattle Seahawks- RB Darren Evans (Virginia Tech)
Pete Carroll likes having a lot of running backs so he could use a late rounder on another one to go with Marshawn Lynch, Leon Washington, and Justin Forsett.
210. Atlanta Falcons- DT David Carter (UCLA)
The Falcons probably aren’t ready to admit their mistake on Peria Jerry yet, but it won’t hurt them to bring in another defensive tackle late, especially since they love rotation at the position.
211. San Francisco 49ers- WR Ronald Johnson (USC)
With so many picks and so few capable wide receivers, it wouldn’t surprise me if they spent two picks on receivers.
212. Tennessee Titans- G Julian Vandervelde (Iowa)
Left guard and center were major holes for them last season. With other needs, I expect them to try to fill those needs in the mid to late rounds as they have other needs and you can find good interior linemen late.
213. Washington Redskins- CB Kevin Rutland (Missouri)
Corner is also a need for them. They could use an upgrade opposite DeAngelo Hall.
214. Houston Texans- CB Korey Lindsey (Southern Illinois)
Two corners in this draft is a possibility as they try to fix their 31st ranked pass defense.
215. Minnesota Vikings- OLB JT Thomas (West Virginia)
Ben Leber is a free agent and could be upgraded anyway.
216. St. Louis Rams- RB Bilal Powell (Louisville)
They need someone to help take the load off of Steven Jackson. Powell can do that and would be a potential long term replacement.
217. Miami Dolphins- TE Zach Pianalto (North Carolina)
Anthony Fasano could be upgraded. His BFF Bill Parcells, who brought him over from Dallas, is gone.
218. Miami Dolphins- WR Dane Sanzenbacher (Ohio State)
They could add another receiver for depth purposes in the wake of Brandon Marshall being stabbed by his crazy wife.
219. Oakland Raiders- CB Josh Gatlin (North Dakota State)
Given their cornerback problems, they could certainly double dip at the position. Gatlin runs a 4.36 at 6-1 196 so Al Davis will definitely be interested.
220. Dallas Cowboys- C Colin Baxter (Arizona)
Andre Gurode is getting up there in age, as he turned 32 this offseason. Baxter offers depth at all 3 interior positions.
221. New York Giants- WR Darvin Adams (Auburn)
Steve Smith might not be ready for the start of the season so Darvin Adams provides much needed depth.
222. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- P Chas Henry (Florida)
The Buccaneers ranked 2nd to last with 40.2 yards per punt.
223. Kansas City Chiefs- MLB Akeem Dent (Georgia)
More middle linebacker depth for their 3-4 defense.
224. Washington Redskins- P Ryan Donahue (Iowa)
Yeah, they need this too. They ranked 30th in punting. They can’t do anything right.
225. Baltimore Ravens- RB Da’Rel Scott (Maryland)
Why not add a 3rd back into the mix? Willis McGahee might not be around much longer anyway.
226. New Orleans Saints- OT Darius Morris (Temple)
Jon Stinchcomb is the weak link on that offensive front.
227. Philadelphia Eagles- RB Alex Green (Hawaii)
Green would give them a backup running back, which they need behind Dion Lewis. Green is the type of back they like.
228. St. Louis Rams- DE Pierre Allen (Nebraska)
Steve Spagnuolo drafted 3 ends late last year. He could take another this year as he tries to find a future replacement for James Hall.
229. Atlanta Falcons- OT Richard Lapham (Boston College)
Tyson Clabo is also a free agent on their offensive line.
230. Atlanta Falcons- P Derek Epperson (Baylor)
They ranked 29th in terms of punting last year.
231. San Francisco 49ers- S Chris Prosinski (Wyoming)
Dashon Goldston is a free agent and Prosinski would provide depth and a great special teamer.
232. Pittsburgh Steelers- 3-4 DE Zane Parr (Virginia)
The Steelers need some youth on their defensive line. Parr is raw, but they have time to wait on him and the coaching staff to bring the most out of him.
233. Green Bay Packers- S Duke Ihenacho (San Jose State)
More safety depth. This team doesn’t really need anything more.
234. San Diego Chargers- CB James Dockery (Oregon State)
The Chargers like taller cornerbacks like the 6-1 Dockery, who they have shown interest in. He would provide needed depth at the cornerback.
235. Miami Dolphins- S Mark LeGree (Appalachian State)
Safety is still a need. Chris Clemons was terrible last year.
236. Minnesota Vikings- S Jermale Hines (Ohio State)
Safety is yet another need for the Vikings. It doesn’t look like they’ll find a starter in this draft at the position, but who knows. Maybe Hines will become something.
237. Philadelphia Eagles- OLB Brian Rolle (Ohio State)
The Eagles have plenty of questions at linebacker. Ernie Sims is a free agent. Jamar Chaney is still developing. Stewart Bradley is injury prone. Moise Fokuo sucks. Rolle can be a solid special teamer at the worst. He’s the time of high effort kid who won’t let you cut him. That’s what you want out of a 7th rounder.
238. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- OT Jarriel King (South Carolina)
Right tackle’s been a bit of a revolving door for them in the past two seasons. I don’t think King would stabilize it, but you never know. He also can provide necessary depth at guard.
239. San Francisco 49ers- FB Anthony Sherman (Connecticut)
Sherman gives them an upgrade at fullback.
240. Philadelphia Eagles- TE Ryan Taylor (North Carolina)
Brent Celek had a down year last year. Taylor is undersized, but athletic and a great pass catcher. Andy Reid will find a spot for him.
241. Oakland Raiders- WR Ricardo Lockette (Fort Valley State)
It wouldn’t be an NFL draft if the Raiders didn’t draft an athletic wide receiver. With a 4.34 40 at 6-2 211, Lockette fits the bill.
242. Seattle Seahawks- WR Jeff Maehl (Oregon)
Matt Hasselbeck’s receivers really let him down against Chicago so it wouldn’t surprise me if they added a receiver through the draft.
243. New Orleans Saints- TE Mike McNeill (Nebraska)
The Saints like multiple options at tight end so with Jeremy Shockey gone and David Thomas a free agent, they will probably add another tight end to go with Jimmy Graham somewhere in the draft.
244. Carolina Panthers- DT Chris Neild (West Virginia)
The Panthers need to add two defensive tackles through the draft. That’s how desperate the position is for them.
245. Buffalo Bills- G Matt Murphy (UNLV)
More offensive line help for the Bills. Murphy is someone they’ve shown interest in.
246. Cincinnati Bengals- DT Ladi Ajiboye (South Carolina)
Ajiboye gives them needed depth at defensive tackle. The Bengals will probably look past his character problems.
247. Denver Broncos- OT Willie Smith (East Carolina)
Right tackle is a need on their line. This may have to wait until 2012, but, again, you never know. Some of these 7th rounders could surprise.
248. Cleveland Browns- QB TJ Yates (North Carolina)
They seem determined to move forward with Colt McCoy as the starter. They’ll probably want a developmental prospect behind him just in case. Yates is a good fit for their West Coast offense.
249. Arizona Cardinals- RLB Thomas Keiser (Stanford)
The Cardinals will probably add two rush linebackers through the draft. There’s no guarantees O’Brien Schofield pans out and he’s their only legitimate under 30 option at the position.
250. San Francisco 49ers- TE Andre Smith (Virginia Tech)
The 49ers have a ton of picks and they’ve shown interest in tight ends. They could take one for depth purposes late.
251. Tennessee Titans- MLB Greg Lloyd (Connecticut)
Stephen Tulloch is a free agent and Lloyd would provide necessarily depth at all 3 linebacker positions.
252. Dallas Cowboys- S Mike O’Connell (Iowa State)
Mike O’Connell gives them more depth at safety, which is needed considering how bad they were against the pass last year. He also gives them a strong motor special teamer.
253. Washington Redskins- K Josh Jasper (LSU)
Yes, they need this too.
254. Houston Texans- MLB Mike Mohamed (California)
Moving to the 3-4, it would be helpfully to add 3-4 middle linebacker depth. Mr. Mock Irrelvant, Mike Mohamed played in a 3-4 in college.
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