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Updated 4/16/10
170. St. Louis Rams- RB Joique Bell (Wayne State)
Steven Jackson was still putting up 25-30 carries a week in weeks 13-16 when the Rams only had 1 win because they didn’t have anyone else behind him to carry the ball. If they draft a small school sleeper like Bell, he should be able to serve as a helpful backup. His extreme lack of speed and explosiveness is a bit concerning though, but there’s no denying the production and his ability to bulldoze guys.
171. Atlanta Falcons (via DET)- OT Ed Wang (Virginia Tech)
They don’t have much depth behind Sam Baker, who struggled some last year, and Tyson Clabo, who is a free agent in 2011.
172. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- OT Derek Hardman (Eastern Kentucky)
Jeremy Trueblood really struggled last year so they would be best served to bring in some competition.
173. Miami Dolphins (via KC)- TE Scott Sicko (New Hampshire)
Anthony Fasano is a good blocker, but they don’t have a true tight end receiving option over the middle. For my exclusive interview with Scott Sicko, click here.
174. Miami Dolphins (via WAS)- CB Alterraun Verner (UCLA)
The Dolphins need more depth in the secondary. If Verner pans out, they could move Sean Smith to free safety and get two upgrades for one. If he doesn’t pan out, he could still be very good depth at the cornerback position, which is growing in importance in this new pass heavy game.
175. Carolina Panthers (via OAK)- QB John Skelton (Fordham)
Matt Moore had a few good starts late last year, but I don’t think they are completely sold on him as the quarterback of the future after that. With Jake Delhomme gone, they need a better backup quarterback just in case.
176. Seattle Seahawks- WR Taylor Price (Ohio)
If they can’t trade for Brandon Marshall, they’ll look for wide receiver depth in the mid to late rounds.
177. Cleveland Browns- WR Mike Williams (Syracuse)
They’ve already drafted a receiver this year and they drafted two last year, but the Browns have a ton of picks this year and you never know how many of these guys will pan out. Williams has a laundry list of character issues, but he has 2nd round talent and is worth the risk here.
178. Buffalo Bills- MLB Phillip Dillard (Nebraska)
Moving to a 3-4, the Bills will need more middle linebacker depth behind Paul Posluszny and Andra Davis.
179. Miami Dolphins- S Chris Maragos (Wisconsin)
Just in case Verner doesn’t pan out and they can’t move Sean Smith to free safety, they’ll take a true free safety here. They drafted Chris Clemons in the 5thlast year, but he’s no guarantee either. Nothing wrong with more defensive back depth.
180. Jacksonville Jaguars- S TJ Ward (Oregon)
The Jaguars got destroyed by every quarterback they faced last year. They need upgrades all across their pass defense, including safety.
181. Chicago Bears- OT Mike Tepper (California)
Chris Williams hasn’t exactly panned out yet. Kevin Schaffer is average at best and after Orlando Pace was cut, they really lack depth at offensive tackle. Tepper is a solid swing guy off the bench.
182. San Francisco 49ers- WR Marcus Easley (Connecticut)
The Niners have two good receivers with Josh Morgan and Michael Crabtree, but if they are going to the spread full time, they’ll need more depth at the wide receiver position. Marcus Easley is a great story and I hope he gets drafted. He walked onto the Connecticut football team, didn’t produce much in his first three years, then led them in receiving last year, and then dropped jaws with his athleticism at The Combine.
183. Denver Broncos- CB David Pender (Purdue)
Besides Alphonso Smith, who struggled in his rookie year and probably isn’t anything more than a nickel longterm, the Broncos don’t have a cornerback on their roster under 30 years old.
184. New York Giants- G Thomas Austin (Clemson)
The Giants need more depth in their interior line if they’ll want to get back to their power running game.
185. Tennessee Titans- RB Trindon Holliday (LSU)
Holliday doesn’t play a position on defense or offense, but the Titans are drafting him here to be their kick returner. He’s an amazing kick returner and an amazing athlete, which the Titans love out of their players. Last year, they had to use Kenny Britt at kick returner, despite the fact that he had never returned kicks on any level before. Think they miss Chris Carr?
186. Cleveland Browns (via CAR)- RB Andre Anderson (Tulane)
Jerome Harrison was solid towards the end of last year, but I have some concerns about his ability to hold up over a whole season. Anderson is good value here.
187. Houston Texans- QB Zac Robinson (Oklahoma State)
Matt Schaub is not known for his great health, in fact, last year was the first time he made all 16 starts in his career. If he goes down, they’ll be screwed so they should tap into this strong quarterback class for a backup.
188. Pittsburgh Steelers- G Reggie Stephens (Iowa State)
The Steelers aren’t going to fix their offensive line in the early rounds, but they’ll need some offensive line depth from the middle rounds.
189. Atlanta Falcons- OLB Stevenson Sylvester (Utah)
They already drafted a linebacker, but, other than their 3rd round pick AJ Edds, they only have 1 other linebacker under contract after 2011, little known backup Robert James.
190. New England Patriots- G Shelley Smith (Colorado State)
Stephen Neal is injury prone and old and needs a talented backup like Smith.
191. Cincinnati Bengals- K Leigh Tiffin (Alabama)
If they haven’t resigned Shayne Graham yet, they probably won’t ever. If they don’t resign a veteran, as they have not yet, they’ll look for a kicker in the late rounds.
192. Buffalo Bills (via PHI)- OT Adam Ulatoski (Texas)
Jamon Meredith was a 2009 5th round pick and he’s not proven commodity, so they’ll probably want to bring in some competition with him for the starting right tackle job next year. Ulatoski can also slide inside as well.
193. Green Bay Packers- WR Shay Hodge (Mississippi)
They always take best available. Donald Driver is getting up there in years and I don’t see either James Jones or Jordy Nelson as starting material so they might want to bring in another wide receiver through the draft.
194. Baltimore Ravens- WR Danario Alexander (Missouri)
Derrick Mason doesn’t have too many years left so they may want to add yet another receiver to the mix this offseason.
195. Arizona Cardinals- CB Ben Burney (Colorado)
The Cardinals don’t have much depth at cornerback. Bryant McFadden struggled as their #2 cornerback last year and Burney has a lot of physical upside.
196. Dallas Cowboys- S Aaron Webster (Cincinnati)
They need someone to compete with 2009 5th round Michael Hamlin for the starting free safety job next year.
197. Houston Texans (via SD)- WR Seji Ajirotutu (Fresno State)
More depth at the wide receiver position for the pass heavy Texans.
198. New York Jets- TE Colin Peek (Alabama)
I find it hard to believe that, as run oriented as the Jets are, they don’t have a single true run blocking tight end on the roster.
199. Minnesota Vikings- OLB Rennie Curran (Georgia)
Ben Leber is average at best and a free agent in 2011. They’ll want another young outside linebacker.
200. Philadelphia Eagles (via IND)- C John Estes (Hawaii)
In case Jamaal Jackson isn’t ready for next season, they’ll definitely one someone better than Nick Cole to play center. Cole got destroyed against the Cowboys in the last 2 games of last year.
201. New Orleans Saints- DT Jay Ross (East Carolina)
The Saints couldn’t stop anyone on the ground when Sedrick Ellis was down last year. Defensive tackle depth is needed.
202. Carolina Panthers (comp)- DT Kade Weston (Georgia)
The Panthers need more depth at defensive tackle and they like big nose tackle sized defensive tackles so Weston makes a lot of sense here.
203. Jacksonville Jaguars (comp)- C Kevin Matthews (Texas A&M)
If the Jaguars can get a longterm replacement for Brad Meester, they’ll cut the mediocre and injury prone Meester.
204. Carolina Panthers (comp)- OLB Keaton Kristick (Oregon State)
Na’il Diggs was cut this offseason and a replacement is needed at strong side linebacker.
205. New England Patriots (comp)- CB Syd’Quan Thompson (California)
The Patriots need a nickelback and Thompson is a very NFL ready nickelback and, in my opinion, a steal here. He also has some experience as a punt returner and the Patriots will likely be looking for someone to serve that role even if Wes Welker returns to 100%.
206. San Francisco 49ers (comp)- NT Edom Udofia (Stanford)
Aubrayo Franklin is both a free agent in 2011 and a one year wonder. They may target another nose tackle in the late rounds.
207. Tennessee Titans (comp)- DE Alex Daniels (Cincinnati)
The Titans need more depth at the defensive end position, even though they have focused on that position once already in the draft. Daniels should be a solid nickel rusher.
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