Round seven is never really a fan favorite with teams selecting players that are usually unheard of. But many teams find gems in this round that have slipped, because of injury or character issues.
Best Value: Rodrique Wright, Miami. The Dolphins grab Wright, who Mel Kiper saw as a possible Day 1 pick in the seventh round. A little bit of an underachiever, but the former Longhorn has great agility and would fit nicely in a one-gap scheme.
Need Filler: James Wyche, Jacksonville. This was a nice pick for the Jaguars, as Wyche fills an immediate need at defensive end. Paul Spicer is getting older and Bobby McCray is a bit undersized. Wyche is huge at 6’5 258 and if he works on his technique he could possibly become a starter in a couple years for the Jags.
Head Scratchier: Marcus Vick, undrafted. Character issues not withstanding, Maurice Clarett went in the third round last year, the third round! And he hadn’t played all year. Vick is a headcase and I agree with the NFL panel who were saying this guy takes accountability for nothing. However, Ron Jaworski is on something for saying this guy wasn’t going to be a first day draft pick if he hadn’t of had all of these problems. If guys like Michael Robinson and Brad Smith get selected based on athletic ability alone, Vick could certainly land with someone.
Sleeper Section: None, they’re all sleepers at this point.
