NCAA Scouting
Fifth Round Analysis
by Paul Emery
April 25th 2010
 
1 (132) Rams – Michael Hoomanawanui – TE – Illinois – excellent blocker who could also be used as a pass protector to keep the number one pick clean.
 
2 (133) Seahawks (From Lions) – Kam Chancellor - S - Virginia Tech – moves very well for his size – lacks ability to cover man to man – but should be fine in the box and form a nice pairing with first round pick Earl Thomas. Possible WLB convert.
 
3 (134) Eagles (From Buccaneers through Browns) – Ricky Sapp – DE/OLB – Clemson – under sized for a 4-3 DE – might be looked at as a SLB. Has pass rush ability.
 
4 (135) Falcons (From Redskins through Rams) - Dominique Franks - CB – Oklahoma – rated by many in the first three rounds – but is a straight liner who lacks top size.
 
5 (136) Chiefs - Kendrick Lewis - FS – Mississippi – one of the best special teams coverage prospects in this Draft. At Safety he could be a tweener – too slow for FS – not big enough for SS.
 
6 (137) Broncos (From Browns through Eagles) - Perrish Cox - CB - Oklahoma State – after making a big deal about character with picks like Tebow and Beadles – this is a surprising pick. Has off the field concerns which dropped him. Physical press type who lacks top end speed.
 
7 (138) Raiders - Walter McFadden - CB – Auburn – wiry CB who ran a nice 40 time at his pro day. But he showed up big time on tape, so he's more than a workout warrior and I really like the pick.
 
8 (139) Jets (From Seahawks) - John Conner - FB – Kentucky – throw back FB – big and physical – ideal for those December and hopefully January days in New York when the Jets need to run the ball.
 
9 (140) Bills – Ed Wang - OT - Virginia Tech – the Bills leave it late to take an OT – a major need. I don't see Wang as the answer – he can't handle edge speed. RT only, may have to kick inside to G.
 
10 (141) Bears - Joshua Moore - CB - Kansas State – another CB who lacks top end speed – similar pick to DJ Moore last year, but didn't flash as much on tape.
 
11 (142) Chiefs (From Dolphins) – Cameron Sheffield – DE/OLB – Troy – a solid type who lacks a top burst off the edge. Has good size to match up against a TE.
 
12 (143) Jaguars - Larry Hart - DE - Central Arkansas – was being viewed as a 3-4 OLB type – could be viewed as a smaller DE – or converted to LB – unless the Jags continue to use the 3-4 at times. Should help on special teams.
 
13 (144) Texans (From Panthers through Chiefs) – Sherrick McManis - CB – Northwestern – physical CB who has decent, but not top end speed. Should push the likes of Fred Bennett.
 
14 (145) Dolphins (From 49ers) – Nolan Carroll - CB – Maryland – has the speed to match up man to man. Has durability concerns.
 
15 (146) Chargers (From Broncos through Lions, Browns and Eagles) – Cam Thomas – NT - North Carolina – one of few NT prospects, who has fallen despite this. Doesn't show up much on tape – but has all the tools for the position. Boom or bust – but at this point, it's a good gamble.
 
16 (147) Giants - Mitch Petrus - OG - Arkansas – Combine strong man – has good technique and once he locks onto you, it's all over. Not a top athlete, but finally a Giants pick that I like!
 
17 (148) Titans – Robert Johnson – FS – Utah – great value in a deep FS class. Has good range and can hit – comes from a poor background, but is no concern off the field. Can step in and help on special teams and could be a starter down the road. Super pick.
 
18 (149) Rams (From Falcons) – Hall Davis – DE - Louisiana-Lafayette – Davis gave LSU's Ciron Black a tough time this season – lacks top explosion off the edge, but does have ability. Solid value.
 
19 (150) Patriots (From Texans) - Zoltan Mesko - P – Michigan – left footed, which can give problems to returners. Very inconsistent – not in my top 3 rated punters as a result. Need pick.
 
20 (151) Steelers – Chris Scott – OT/OG - Tennessee – after success with UFA Ramon Foster last year, the Steelers go back to Tennessee and take a similar type. Scott played LT – but projects inside – big mauler.
 
21 (152) Bengals - Otis Hudson - OG - Eastern Illinois – my first “who” moment – research reveals a raw prospect who had a fine pro day.
 
22 (153) Jaguars (From Patriots through Buccaneers and Raiders) - Austen Lane - DE - Murray State – hard worker who fell, so is a good value pick here. Has some pass rush ability – needs to handle the step up in competition but is a solid pick.
 
23 (154) Packers - Andrew Quarless - TE - Penn State – character concerns drop this talented young man. Flashes excellent receiving ability (see one handed catch at the Shrine Game) – but has only done it for one year. Boom or bust – but worth it at this stage.
 
24 (155) Cardinals (From Eagles through Jets and Steelers) – John Skelton - QB – Fordham – has classic QB size and a great arm. Needs to learn a pro offense and some touch. Has all the tools.
 
25 (156) Ravens - David Reed - WR – Utah – an interesting prospect who only started one year at Utah. Has good hands and decent speed.
 
26 (157) Ravens (From Cardinals) – Arthur Jones – DT – Syracuse – nice scheme fit – has had durability concerns, but if he can stay healthy this looks like a super pick.
 
27 (158) Saints (From Cowboys through Patriots, Broncos, Raiders, and Jaguars) - Matt Tennant – OG/OC - Boston College – did anyone want to make this pick? Six teams owned it at some point! Saints finally took Tennant who many saw as a Second Round pick. Is too tall for Center – so is a Guard for me – but lacks top strength there. May be a classic tweener and is the reason he fell.
 
28 (159) Eagles (From Chargers) – Riley Cooper - WR – Florida – character concerns dropped Cooper – also a baseball prospect. Has decent speed, but drops too many balls.
 
29 (160) Browns (From Jets) – Larry Asante - SS – Nebraska – I like this pick far better than T.J. Ward on Day Two. Has had injury problems, but always showed up on tape. Will be a special teams demon at worst.
 
30 (161) Vikings – Chris Degeare – OG - Wake Forest – played T in college, but projects to G as a pro. Has decent flexibility and is a sound pick.
 
31 (162) Colts – Brody Eldridge - TE – Oklahoma – Jack of all trades, master of none. Eldridge has played TE, FB, G and C for the Sooners – has had durability concerns, but projects as a blocking TE. A further effort to help the running game.
 
32 (163) Dolphins (From Rams through Saints, Eagles and Redskins) – Reshad Jones - SS – Georgia – a lighter version of Taylor Mays – flashes some good closing speed, but takes too many bad angles and misses tackles. Should show up on special teams.
 
33 (164) Steelers (Compensatory selection) - Crezdon Butler - CB – Clemson – better than many of the smaller/slower CB's who have already come off the board. Does get beaten some on tape, but also flashes ability. Overall, a good pick at this stage.
 
34 (165) Falcons (Compensatory selection) – Kerry Meier – WR – Kansas – former QB who moved to WR. Lacks top speed, but has decent hands – smart player – might just stick.
 
35 (166) Steelers (Compensatory selection) – Stevenson Sylvester - ILB - Utah - Sylvester is a read and react type who lacks the bulk to play inside in a 3-4 – but he does have long arms, so can grow into the position. Can help on special teams while bulking up. Could turn out to be a decent pick down the road.
 
36 (167) Vikings (Compensatory selection) – Nathan Triplett - OLB - Minnesota – was a special teams standout in college before starting as a Senior. Hard worker who will make a living on special teams.
 
37 (168) Chargers (Compensatory selection) – Jonathan Crompton - QB – Tennessee – had a decent second half to his Senior year – played well enough to be drafted. Accuracy is a question mark – particularly in the pocket under pressure.
 
38 (169) Packers (Compensatory selection) – Marshall Newhouse – OG - TCU – played LT in college and projects inside – a poor man's Bulaga really.
 
Summary
 
Best Pick: Robert Johnson – FS – Titans. Always pay attention to Day Three types at those positions considered deep and FS applies this year. Has great range and is a good character type, who could become a top player.
 
Worst Pick: Ed Wang – OT – Bills. Partly because they need help at T and I can't see Wang providing it – struggled against speed off the edge and isn't anywhere near as good as Jamon Meredith a 2nd year player on the Bills roster.
 
Best Value: Arthur Jones – DT – Syracuse – it's tough to find DT's with the length to handle a 3-4 front and although Jones has durability issues, I think he has top 100 talent.
 
Worst Value: Zoltan Mesko – P – Patriots. Is used to kicking in cold weather, but wasn't consistent enough for me to warrant such a high pick.
 
Surprise: No one has yet gambled on Greg Hardy who has top 10 talent.