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He measured at 5-10 today, combine that with questions about his speed and he isn't going in the first.
He'd be a money pick in the 2nd though.
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He'd be a money pick in the 2nd though.
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Yeah no, I think he goes second/third. Plays way bigger then his size though.
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Lance Zierlein mock draft 1.0: Browns get Garrett, Fournette
By Lance Zierlein
NFL Media draft analyst
Published: Jan. 30, 2017 at 11:31 a.m.
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BROWNS
Myles Garrett - DE, Texas A&M: Garrett has an all-pro ceiling and combines elite traits with high-end football character. The Browns obviously need a quarterback, but they need great football players first and foremost, and Garrett has a chance to be special.
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49ERS
Mitch Trubisky - QB, North Carolina: While he has only one season of high-end production, the tape shows a player with an NFL arm, throwing anticipation and poise. Trubisky might have the toughness to learn on the go as an early starter.
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BEARS
Jonathan Allen - DT, Alabama: If Trubisky falls, the Bears would likely pounce, but Allen is a safe selection with a winning track record. He has been labeled a "tweener" by some, but the bottom line is that he's a productive rusher from anywhere along the line.
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JAGUARS
Jamal Adams - S, LSU: The Jaguars have some promising young talent, but they looked undisciplined too often last year. Adams is the ultimate "sheriff" in this draft, with an ability to lead from the back end and in the locker room.
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TITANS
Marshon Lattimore - CB, Ohio State: The Titans need to tighten up their secondary and Lattimore is the premier cover man in this draft. He was a full-time starter for only one year, but he showed enough for scouts to believe he could develop into a lockdown corner.
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JETS
Taco Charlton - OLB, Michigan: Charlton is long and athletic and the perfect combination player as an edge rusher. He can stand up on early downs and put a hand in the ground when the Jets go to their sub-package.
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CHARGERS
Malik Hooker - S, Ohio State: With only one year of starting experience, Hooker is still fairly raw, but he is the ultimate ball-hawking safety in this draft and has an extremely high ceiling.
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PANTHERS
Cam Robinson - OT, Alabama: Robinson at No. 8 would be way too early for my taste, but he has tremendous size and power as a run blocker, and the Panthers might feel they have to reach a bit to find help for Cam Newton.
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BENGALS
Reuben Foster - LB, Alabama: Vontaze Burfict's volatility might make it tough for the Bengals to remain status quo at the position. Foster gives them a three-down linebacker who plays with tremendous speed and physicality.
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BILLS
Deshaun Watson - QB, Clemson: Watson's draft stock is all over the place in NFL circles. TheBills could make Tyrod Taylor a cap casualty, saving them money and opening the door for Watson.
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SAINTS
Sidney Jones - CB, Washington: The Saints, who have had issues at the cornerback spot for quite a while, should be making the position a priority in this year's draft. With good length and tremendous ball skills, Jones could step in and start immediately.
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BROWNS
Leonard Fournette - RB, LSU: If Fournette fell to this spot, the Browns might race their card to the podium. Teams don't typically build around running backs anymore, but Fournette has rare size and speed and the potential to carry an offense on his back early in his career.
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CARDINALS
Mike Williams - WR, Clemson: Receiver was a strength for Arizona a year ago, but that's not the case now with the departure of Michael Floyd, the age of Larry Fitzgerald, and the health concerns with John Brown. Williams is a big ball-winner with WR1 potential.
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COLTS
Ryan Ramczyk - OT, Wisconsin: This might seem a little early, but Ramczyk is the top tackle on my board. New GM Chris Ballard knows he has to start building along the offensive and defensive fronts.
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EAGLES
Marlon Humphrey - CB, Alabama: Everyone in Philadelphia knows the Eagles have to find a cornerback who can match up with the talented targets in the NFC East. Humphrey has some deep-ball coverage issues, but he's big, fast and physical.
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RAVENS
Takkarist McKinley - OLB, UCLA: McKinley burst onto the scene last year with a ultra-productive season as a pass rusher. He's relentless in his pursuit of the quarterback and still has room for more growth as a player.
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REDSKINS
Solomon Thomas - DE, Stanford: Washington would be lucky to get one of my favorite players in the draft in this spot. With his ability to reduce inside and rush the passer in sub-packages, the Redskins might be able to challenge the Cowboys' Great Wall 2.0.
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TITANS
O.J. Howard - TE, Alabama: Perfect fit here as Howard has the speed and athleticism of a matchup tight end, but the ability to play in-line. He would be an effective safety-net target forMarcus Mariota.
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BUCCANEERS
Malik McDowell - DT, Michigan State: McDowell has Pro Bowl potential, but there is some bust potential as well. He often played on the nose at MSU but can play anywhere along the defensive line.
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BRONCOS
Garett Bolles - OT, Utah Bolles would have been a perfect fit under the Gary Kubiak regime, but Vance Joseph and new offensive coordinator Mike McCoy would still be happy finding an athletic left tackle in this draft.
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LIONS
Tim Williams, OLB, Alabama: Detroit would love to find another pass rusher, and Williams offers the edge speed that could help the Lions immediately -- even as a third-down specialist.
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DOLPHINS
Haason Reddick - OLB, Temple: Coming off an impressive showing at the Senior Bowl, Reddick is one of the most intriguing prospects in this draft. He has the athleticism to play in space on first and second down, and the talent to rush from the edge on third. Sounds exactly like something the Dolphins could use.
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GIANTS
David Njoku - TE, Miami: A freaky athlete, Njoku is a former high-school high-jump champion who should light it up at the NFL Scouting Combine. I'll leave him here for now, but I suspect he'll keep bouncing higher as the process plays out.
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RAIDERS
Caleb Brantley - DT, Florida: Brantley isn't the biggest or longest interior rusher out there, but he brings outstanding strength to the point of attack and has the potential to become a disruptive pass rusher in the future.
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TEXANS
Forrest Lamp - OT, Western Kentucky: Lamp showed up and had strong games against LSU in 2015 and Alabama in 2016. He played tackle at WKU, but could step in at guard and become a 10-year starter in the NFL.
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SEAHAWKS
Obi Melifonwu - S, Connecticut: Seattle is always looking for athletes and this guy is one of the elite ones in the 2017 draft. Melifonwu is still raw, but he could be drafted as Kam Chancellor's eventual replacement or even as a press-and-trail corner in the Seahawks' defense.
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CHIEFS
Dalvin Cook - RB, Florida State: Cook is a really talented football player, but he could drop a little because running back just isn't a priority position like it used to be. Cook is eerily similar in playing style to Jamaal Charles.
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COWBOYS
Derek Barnett - DE, Tennessee: Dallas has taken shots at finding upper-echelon talent on the edge, but for the most part has missed. Barnett isn't as twitched-up as Randy Gregory, but he's strong, productive and consistent.
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PACKERS
Teez Tabor - CB, Florida: The Packers haven't paid a ton of attention to cornerback in recent drafts, and we saw how much they lacked quality depth and consistency at that position in 2016.
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STEELERS
Corey Davis - WR, Western Michigan: Antonio Brown is dominant, no doubt, but the Steelerscould use a big, reliable target with the ability to catch the deep ball when it matters most.
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FALCONS
Marcus Williams - S, Utah: Last year the Falcons added an enforcer in Keanu Neal to lock down their strong safety spot. This season they take a ball-hawking free safety with good range and great ball skills.
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PATRIOTS
Jabrill Peppers - S, Michigan: Peppers is being knocked by NFL executives for his lack of production, but his ability to play on defense, offense and as a return man might just make him the perfect fit for the Patriots.
By Lance Zierlein
NFL Media draft analyst
Published: Jan. 30, 2017 at 11:31 a.m.
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BROWNS
Myles Garrett - DE, Texas A&M: Garrett has an all-pro ceiling and combines elite traits with high-end football character. The Browns obviously need a quarterback, but they need great football players first and foremost, and Garrett has a chance to be special.
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49ERS
Mitch Trubisky - QB, North Carolina: While he has only one season of high-end production, the tape shows a player with an NFL arm, throwing anticipation and poise. Trubisky might have the toughness to learn on the go as an early starter.
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BEARS
Jonathan Allen - DT, Alabama: If Trubisky falls, the Bears would likely pounce, but Allen is a safe selection with a winning track record. He has been labeled a "tweener" by some, but the bottom line is that he's a productive rusher from anywhere along the line.
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JAGUARS
Jamal Adams - S, LSU: The Jaguars have some promising young talent, but they looked undisciplined too often last year. Adams is the ultimate "sheriff" in this draft, with an ability to lead from the back end and in the locker room.
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TITANS
Marshon Lattimore - CB, Ohio State: The Titans need to tighten up their secondary and Lattimore is the premier cover man in this draft. He was a full-time starter for only one year, but he showed enough for scouts to believe he could develop into a lockdown corner.
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JETS
Taco Charlton - OLB, Michigan: Charlton is long and athletic and the perfect combination player as an edge rusher. He can stand up on early downs and put a hand in the ground when the Jets go to their sub-package.
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CHARGERS
Malik Hooker - S, Ohio State: With only one year of starting experience, Hooker is still fairly raw, but he is the ultimate ball-hawking safety in this draft and has an extremely high ceiling.
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PANTHERS
Cam Robinson - OT, Alabama: Robinson at No. 8 would be way too early for my taste, but he has tremendous size and power as a run blocker, and the Panthers might feel they have to reach a bit to find help for Cam Newton.
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BENGALS
Reuben Foster - LB, Alabama: Vontaze Burfict's volatility might make it tough for the Bengals to remain status quo at the position. Foster gives them a three-down linebacker who plays with tremendous speed and physicality.
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BILLS
Deshaun Watson - QB, Clemson: Watson's draft stock is all over the place in NFL circles. TheBills could make Tyrod Taylor a cap casualty, saving them money and opening the door for Watson.
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SAINTS
Sidney Jones - CB, Washington: The Saints, who have had issues at the cornerback spot for quite a while, should be making the position a priority in this year's draft. With good length and tremendous ball skills, Jones could step in and start immediately.
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BROWNS
Leonard Fournette - RB, LSU: If Fournette fell to this spot, the Browns might race their card to the podium. Teams don't typically build around running backs anymore, but Fournette has rare size and speed and the potential to carry an offense on his back early in his career.
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CARDINALS
Mike Williams - WR, Clemson: Receiver was a strength for Arizona a year ago, but that's not the case now with the departure of Michael Floyd, the age of Larry Fitzgerald, and the health concerns with John Brown. Williams is a big ball-winner with WR1 potential.
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COLTS
Ryan Ramczyk - OT, Wisconsin: This might seem a little early, but Ramczyk is the top tackle on my board. New GM Chris Ballard knows he has to start building along the offensive and defensive fronts.
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EAGLES
Marlon Humphrey - CB, Alabama: Everyone in Philadelphia knows the Eagles have to find a cornerback who can match up with the talented targets in the NFC East. Humphrey has some deep-ball coverage issues, but he's big, fast and physical.
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RAVENS
Takkarist McKinley - OLB, UCLA: McKinley burst onto the scene last year with a ultra-productive season as a pass rusher. He's relentless in his pursuit of the quarterback and still has room for more growth as a player.
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REDSKINS
Solomon Thomas - DE, Stanford: Washington would be lucky to get one of my favorite players in the draft in this spot. With his ability to reduce inside and rush the passer in sub-packages, the Redskins might be able to challenge the Cowboys' Great Wall 2.0.
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TITANS
O.J. Howard - TE, Alabama: Perfect fit here as Howard has the speed and athleticism of a matchup tight end, but the ability to play in-line. He would be an effective safety-net target forMarcus Mariota.
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BUCCANEERS
Malik McDowell - DT, Michigan State: McDowell has Pro Bowl potential, but there is some bust potential as well. He often played on the nose at MSU but can play anywhere along the defensive line.
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BRONCOS
Garett Bolles - OT, Utah Bolles would have been a perfect fit under the Gary Kubiak regime, but Vance Joseph and new offensive coordinator Mike McCoy would still be happy finding an athletic left tackle in this draft.
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LIONS
Tim Williams, OLB, Alabama: Detroit would love to find another pass rusher, and Williams offers the edge speed that could help the Lions immediately -- even as a third-down specialist.
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DOLPHINS
Haason Reddick - OLB, Temple: Coming off an impressive showing at the Senior Bowl, Reddick is one of the most intriguing prospects in this draft. He has the athleticism to play in space on first and second down, and the talent to rush from the edge on third. Sounds exactly like something the Dolphins could use.
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GIANTS
David Njoku - TE, Miami: A freaky athlete, Njoku is a former high-school high-jump champion who should light it up at the NFL Scouting Combine. I'll leave him here for now, but I suspect he'll keep bouncing higher as the process plays out.
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RAIDERS
Caleb Brantley - DT, Florida: Brantley isn't the biggest or longest interior rusher out there, but he brings outstanding strength to the point of attack and has the potential to become a disruptive pass rusher in the future.
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TEXANS
Forrest Lamp - OT, Western Kentucky: Lamp showed up and had strong games against LSU in 2015 and Alabama in 2016. He played tackle at WKU, but could step in at guard and become a 10-year starter in the NFL.
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SEAHAWKS
Obi Melifonwu - S, Connecticut: Seattle is always looking for athletes and this guy is one of the elite ones in the 2017 draft. Melifonwu is still raw, but he could be drafted as Kam Chancellor's eventual replacement or even as a press-and-trail corner in the Seahawks' defense.
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CHIEFS
Dalvin Cook - RB, Florida State: Cook is a really talented football player, but he could drop a little because running back just isn't a priority position like it used to be. Cook is eerily similar in playing style to Jamaal Charles.
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COWBOYS
Derek Barnett - DE, Tennessee: Dallas has taken shots at finding upper-echelon talent on the edge, but for the most part has missed. Barnett isn't as twitched-up as Randy Gregory, but he's strong, productive and consistent.
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PACKERS
Teez Tabor - CB, Florida: The Packers haven't paid a ton of attention to cornerback in recent drafts, and we saw how much they lacked quality depth and consistency at that position in 2016.
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STEELERS
Corey Davis - WR, Western Michigan: Antonio Brown is dominant, no doubt, but the Steelerscould use a big, reliable target with the ability to catch the deep ball when it matters most.
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FALCONS
Marcus Williams - S, Utah: Last year the Falcons added an enforcer in Keanu Neal to lock down their strong safety spot. This season they take a ball-hawking free safety with good range and great ball skills.
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PATRIOTS
Jabrill Peppers - S, Michigan: Peppers is being knocked by NFL executives for his lack of production, but his ability to play on defense, offense and as a return man might just make him the perfect fit for the Patriots.
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Holy Christ. This guy is being being projected in the first now? A week ago he was somebody I hoped we'd consider in the 4th. Or maybe even later.
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Hey, you didn't listen to these guys drool over how long and angular he was during the Senior Bowl.
I looked at his cut ups, looked like just another stiff box safety to me.
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Another freak athlete for scouts to fall for.
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Yea, I mean I totally get him as a Day 2 pick but if he jumps all the way up into the 1st round based on his height/weight/speed it's kind of ridiculous.
He did produce in college though and was 1st team All Conference I believe as a senior.
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People were knocking that Safety who went in the 1st from Florida last year and he shut them all up.
I think he was projected in the 3rd about this time as well.
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I didn't really notice him during the Senior Bowl practices but I know he got absolute rave reviews for his quick hips and ability to cover the entire field. Give me the 5'10 safety with a proven record of picking off passes over a 6'3" workout warrior any day though. The position is really about instincts and an ability to read the QB and offense. Looking at you Lorenzo Jerome...
Derek Barnett at 28 would have me thrilled though.
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2017 Dallas Cowboys Mock Draft: Balancing the Roster
http://nflmocks.com/2017/01/25/2017-dallas-cowboys-mock-draft/
The receiver from Cal is an interesting pick.
Don't really like Hall but he has the physical tools but I think the 4th is a little high.
http://nflmocks.com/2017/01/25/2017-dallas-cowboys-mock-draft/
The receiver from Cal is an interesting pick.
Don't really like Hall but he has the physical tools but I think the 4th is a little high.
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They had me at Taco.
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Part of me wants to call the Cal receiver a reach in the second round. I don't see him as a top 10 WR in this draft class. But to be fair I have also seen him listed as a 2nd/3rd round WR which is what our second basically is. I'd need to see more of him before I could get excited though. White WR that I'm just not sure of.
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I saw him a couple of times and he looks a lot like Jordy Nelson and he is supposed to be a near 4.4 guy.
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And, he's white. I didn't think white dudes were allowed to run that fast.
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Matt Miller's latest:
1. DE Takkarist McKinley, UCLA
2. WR Carlos Henderson, La. Tech
3. CB Kevin King, Washington
4. T Chad Wheeler, USC
6. S David Jones, Richmond
7a. CB Ezra Robinson, Tennessee State
7b. EDGE James Onwualu, Notre Dame
1. DE Takkarist McKinley, UCLA
2. WR Carlos Henderson, La. Tech
3. CB Kevin King, Washington
4. T Chad Wheeler, USC
6. S David Jones, Richmond
7a. CB Ezra Robinson, Tennessee State
7b. EDGE James Onwualu, Notre Dame
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I forgot how simple the routes Cal runs are. Still the guy appears to have some deep speed and great hands. Not sure about his ability to use quickness to gain separation though. Just hard to tell with the limited route tree in that video.
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Seems a little high for Henderson but I like the fit here in Dallas. McKinley is cool but probably not my choice as a pass rusher. He has the body for DE in the NFL but his experience is very limited and raw there. Kevin King is a nice pick. And I'm still learning about some of the other guys. I like the thought of an OT in the fourth.
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The WR from Cal does little for me, but the rest of the draft is solid.