64. Indianapolis Colts- NT Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
Chuck Pagano is trying to rebuild the Colts in the model of the Ravens, meaning big and physical, especially on defense. However, they don’t have a defensive player over 310 pounds. They desperately need a big, run stuffing nose tackle. Ta’amu fits the bill at 340 pounds.
65. St. Louis Rams- WR Mohamed Sanu (Rutgers)
The Rams receiving corps is so barren that they could use two picks on wide receivers, especially since Stephen Hill is so raw.
66. Minnesota Vikings- CB Casey Hayward (Vanderbilt)
This is why the Vikings passed on Morris Claiborne in the first round. This is a deep cornerback class and, besides, they run a cover 2 system which doesn’t put as much value on the cornerback position. Casey Hayward is an ideal fit for their system.
67. Cleveland Browns- WR Chris Givens (Wake Forest)
The Browns will have to take a wide receiver at some point. They wanted Kendall Wright at 22, but he didn’t make it there. Chris Givens is a similar player, albeit inferior. However, he’d be a nice compliment to Greg Little.
68. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- DT Brandon Thompson (Clemson)
This is a pure value pick as Thompson should have gone in the 2nd round, but I couldn’t fit him. They could use more depth at defensive tackle even after signing Amobi Okoye, who is only on a one year deal.
69. Washington Redskins- OT Jeff Allen (Georgia)
I’ve said it 3 times before, but of the last 19 teams to take a quarterback in the first round, 15 took an offensive player with their next pick. They have some questions on the offensive line. Left tackle Trent Williams is one failed drug test away from a season long suspension. Right tackle Jammal Brown hasn’t been the same since a major hip injury. Meanwhile, left guard Kory Lichtensteiger will be coming off a major knee injury next season. Jeff Allen is a versatile offensive lineman who can provide depth at 4 spots on their offensive line. Most likely, he’ll have to step into the starting lineup at some point.
70. Jacksonville Jaguars- CB Josh Norman (Coastal Carolina)
The Jaguars will take a cornerback at some point fairly early in the draft. Their top 3 cornerbacks will all be coming off of injuries in 2012 and all 3 of those players will all be in contract years. The Jaguars love small school kids and they’ve shown interest in Josh Norman.
71. Buffalo Bills- WR Greg Childs (Arkansas)
The Bills were seemingly in on every free agent wide receiver, but came up empty handed. Buddy Nix, who is really open with these types of things, mentioned added a big bodied receiver as a need of his. At 6-3, Childs would fit the ball.
72. Miami Dolphins- TE Ladarius Green (Louisiana-Lafayette)
Joe Philbin had Jermichael Finley in Green Bay. Ladarius Green could remind him of him. Anthony Fasano is a solid blocker at tight end, but nothing more. Green and Orson Charles are options here, but they worked out Green so they could take him over Charles, whose off the field issues might scare them away.
73. Miami Dolphins- DE Ronnell Lewis (Oklahoma)
The Dolphins are planning to, in some form, play a 4-3 defense next year, at least a hybrid. Koa Misi was the other rush linebacker opposite Cameron Wake in their 3-4, but he’s too small to be a down lineman in a 4-3. Lewis could be a bookend opposite Wake and would also upgrade Misi in a 3-4 at rush linebacker. Misi’s not too small for that position. He just offers no pass rush.
74. Kansas City Chiefs- QB Brock Osweiler (Arizona State)
I like the fit with the Chiefs and Brock Osweiler at some point. Matt Cassel is the type of guy who can get you into the playoffs, but he’s probably not a guy you can win the Super Bowl with. Brock Osweiler has huge upside, but he’s so raw. He declared a year early and could have been a first rounder in 2013. However, he’ll have all the time he needs in Kansas City behind Cassel and maybe he’ll emerge as a long term, franchise quarterback.
75. Seattle Seahawks- CB Ron Brooks (LSU)
Again, I have no idea what the Seahawks are going to do. However, I wanted to put Ron Brooks, a rising prospect, in the first 3 rounds somewhere and the Seahawks have worked him out. You can never have enough cornerbacks, especially since Walter Thurmond and Marcus Trufant can’t stay healthy.
76. Houston Texans- TE Orson Charles (Georgia)
The Texans love tight ends, but they’ll be moving James Casey full time to fullback and Joel Dreesen, who played more than almost any backup tight end in the league last year, signed in Denver. They could use another tight end behind Owen Daniels to at least compete with Garrett Graham, a 2010 4th round pick who hasn’t done much yet.
77. New York Jets- S Brandon Taylor (LSU)
As a Patriots fan, I love watching Eric Smith try to cover Rob Gronkowski twice a year. Both LaRon Landry and Jim Leonhard are injury prone so it’s possible Smith could have to start for them again next year if they don’t address the position through the draft. That’s what they do here.
78. San Diego Chargers- RB LaMichael James (Oregon)
They need a backup for Ryan Matthews with Mike Tolbert signing in Carolina. Besides, you know Philip Rivers would like getting another player like Darren Sproles, who he really missed after he signed in New Orleans last offseason.
79. Chicago Bears- DT Billy Winn (Boise State)
More help up front for the Bears on defense. Yes, their offensive line is a need, but don’t try to tell them that. Offensive coordinator Mike Tice is a former offensive line coach and he’ll think he can coach up the guys they already have. Why else would they pass on both Riley Reiff and David DeCastro in the first? Winn adds depth at defensive tackle to replace the departed Anthony Adams and Amobi Okoye.
80. Arizona Cardinals- OT Mitchell Schwartz (California)
The Cardinals didn’t address their offensive line in the first round, but they’ll almost have to in the 3rd round. Adam Snyder and Levi Brown are not very good at right and left tackle respectively and Snyder can also play guard. Schwartz will probably start the season as a 3rd tackle, but it wouldn’t surprise me if he ended up in the starting lineup before the season is over.
81. Dallas Cowboys- WR TY Hilton (Florida International)
Dez Bryant and Miles Austin both have their share of recurring injury problems and they need a 3rd receiver anyway with Laurent Robinson signing in Jacksonville. TY Hilton is someone they’ve had a private workout with.
82. Tennessee Titans- DT Mike Martin (Michigan)
I mentioned the 5 positions the Titans would probably be focusing on in the first few rounds earlier. They’ve already added a wide receiver and a linebacker. Here they grab a defensive tackle to go with Jurell Casey and Karl Klug. Martin is someone they worked out privately.
83. Cincinnati Bengals- RB Isaiah Pead (Cincinnati)
Both BenJarvus Green-Ellis and Bernard Scott averaged fewer than 4 yards per carry last season. They need another back in the mix.
84. Atlanta Falcons- C Ben Jones (Georgia)
Jones is a local product the Falcons have shown a lot of interest in. They need one more interior lineman, at least. Harvey Dahl is gone and they never adequately replaced him. Meanwhile, Todd McClure is getting up in age and just on a one year deal. Ben Jones can play center or guard, depending on what they decide to do with Joe Hawley.
85. Detroit Lions- RB Chris Polk (Washington)
They’ve used high picks on running backs 3 of the last 4 years. Kevin Smith went in the 3rd round in 2008. Jahvid Best went in the 1st in 2010. Mikel Leshoure was a 2nd rounder last year. However, none of those guys can stay healthy. They love drafting best available and take Polk here to hopefully ensure they don’t have to use Maurice Morris down the stretch again.
86. Pittsburgh Steelers- NT Akiem Hicks (Regina)
Another young defensive player for the Steelers’ front 7. Casey Hampton will be a 35 year old free agent next offseason and right now he has a torn ACL that could sideline him for the start of the season. Mel Kiper mentioned Akiem Hicks as a potential small school 3rd round pick (with Josh Norman and Justin Bethel).
87. Denver Broncos- RB Robert Turbin (Utah State)
John Fox loves being able to turn to multiple backs. However, with Willis McGahee getting up in age and Knowshon Moreno being unreliable health wise, he doesn’t have the capability to do that right now. He’ll probably find another back sometime in the draft.
88. Philadelphia Eagles- OT Donald Stephenson (Oklahoma)
The Eagles signed Demetress Bell to replace Jason Peters, who tore his Achilles. However, what happens if Bell, who has missed at least half the season with injuries in 3 of his 4 years as a pro, gets hurt? The Eagles will probably spend a pick on an insurance option in the mid rounds.
89. New Orleans Saints- WR Marvin McNutt (Iowa)
After losing Robert Meachem this offseason, there is a need for depth at wide receiver. Devery Henderson will be a first time full time starter next season. McNutt is a 4th receiver and insurance in case Henderson struggles. That will allow them to keep the injury prone Lance Moore in the slot.
90. Green Bay Packers- CB Dwight Bentley (Louisiana-Lafayette)
Charles Woodson is still a good player, but he’s 36 in October. Someday he’ll either see his abilities decline or he’ll retire. The Packers need to be prepared for that day. Besides, another cornerback certainly couldn’t hurt the 2nd worst yardage defense of all time.
91. Baltimore Ravens- WR Juron Criner (Arizona)
Anquan Boldin turns 32 in October and could be a cap casualty next offseason. Torrey Smith is a promising young receiver, but they need a Boldin type possession receiver to compliment him. Tandon Doss, their 2011 4th round pick, is an option, but they’ll probably add another receiver at some point if they value fits.
92. San Francisco 49ers- CB Jayron Hosley (Virginia Tech)
Carlos Rogers will be 31 by the start of the season. It’s always possible his strong 2011 season was a fluke. He hadn’t done anything nearly as good before that. They’ll probably add another cornerback through the draft with so few needs. Hosley will fall because of a failed drug test at The Combine, but the 49ers have taken chances on Randy Moss and Perrish Cox this offseason so he could end up with them.
93. Cincinnati Bengals- WR Marvin Jones (California)
The Bengals will be looking for a compliment to AJ Green through the draft after losing both Andre Caldwell and Jerome Simpson this offseason.
94. New York Giants- G James Brown (Troy)
I’m very surprised the Giants didn’t take an offensive lineman at 32 with so many available. Maybe they’ll take a versatile one like James Brown here at 94.
95. Oakland Raiders- DE Cam Johnson (Virginia)
The Raiders lost Kamerion Wimbley this offseason. Cam Johnson is a different type of player, but he can probably play some of Wimbley’s old snaps as a nickel rusher on 3rd downs.
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