No. 19 San Deigo Chargers, Antonio Cromartie
Cromartie has arguably the biggest risk/reward potential out of anyone in the draft. He missed the entire 2005 season after tearing his ACL, but had tremendous offseason workouts that teams took notice. Slated to go somewhere in round two, Cromartie has excellent size and speed and might end up bigger a huge value at 19.
No. 20 Kansas City Chiefs, Tamba Hali
Hali was projected by some early mock drafts to go in the top 15, if not the top 10. Hali’s height might have been the reason he slipped all the way to 20. Hali will bring power and speed off the end for the Chiefs and should make an immediate impact.
No. 21 New England Patriots, Laurence Maroney
To me, Maroney is a bit of a mystery pick for New England. I don’t know if he should be ranked higher over DeAngelo Williams. But hey, I think the Patriots brass know what they’re doing. And although they still hope to get production out of Corey Dillion, Maroney should be a great change of pace back.
No. 22 San Francisco 49ers, Manny Lawson
With their second pick in round one, the 49ers decided to fill a defensive need at defensive tackle. With need at linebacker, cornerback and safety, the choice of Lawson, Mario Williams fellow end at NC State, is a bit of a question mark. Although blessed with raw athletic ability, Lawson is a bit undersized and may struggle against stronger offensive tackles at the next level.
No. 23 Tampa Bay Buccs, Davin Joseph
The first guard selected in the draft is Davin Joseph who goes to Tampa. Joseph was ranked as one of the top guards, if not the top guard. Joseph, out of Oklahoma has the quickness to be a solid pulling guard, although he lacks ideal height.
