Here’s a snap shot of the NFL Draft’s third round:
Best Value:
DeMarcus “Tank” Tyler, Kansas City Chiefs (No. 82) – This pick comes with a, “yeah, but”. Tyler has the talent to be a first round pick, but he had some off field issues at N.C. State. Nevertheless, the Chiefs got a steal in the third round and a solid run defender. Other values: Marcus McCauley, CB, Vikings; Trent Edwards, QB, Bills; Charles Johnson, DE, Panthers.
Potential Sleepers:
Daymeion Hughes, CB, Colts (No. 95) – This pick actually covers both the value and sleeper section. Hughes should excel in the Colts’ Cover 2 scheme because while he’s not that fast, he is the ultimate ballhawk and plays the run extremely well. If Hughes could run a 4.4 40, he would probably be a first round pick. Indy got a steal late in the third. Other potential sleepers: Buster Davis, LB, Cardinals; Tony Hunt, RB, Eagles; Ray McDonald, DE, 49ers; Aaron Rouse, S, Packers.
What the hell were they thinking?
Garrett Wolfe, RB, Chicago Bears (No. 93) – Wow, what a reach. I realize the running back class isn’t deep this year, but Garrett Wolfe in the third round? He’s a sixth rounder at the absolute best and might have been available as an undrafted free agent. Granted, he had an unbelievable senior season – and was a Heisman candidate – but he’s incredibly small and unlike Jaguars’ back Maurice Jones-Drew, not that stout. Other questionable moves: The Falcons taking Laurent Robinson over nabbing Michael Bush when they had a chance. Robinson will compete with Joe Horn, Michael Jenkins, Roddy White, Brian Finneran, Fred Gibson and Adam Jennings for a roster spot while Bush could have potentially given Bobby Petrino the big back he covets.
