Round 6

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1 (160).  STL — Devin Ross, CB, Arizona

The Rams have plenty of holes.  One is at corner.  Ross at least can compete for a starting spot.

2 (161).  DET — Geno Atkins, DT, Georgia

Maybe he’s not the most perfect fit after drafting Suh in round one, but he’s a potentially great player that really showed his mettle in Mobile.  Maybe he can even trim down and play some end.

3 (162).  TB — Kurt Coleman, S, Ohio State

Like we’ve said, the Bucs need defensive playmakers of any kind.  Safety is upgradeable, and Coleman has a knack for clutch plays.

4 (163).  MIA — Cameron Sheffield, OLB, Troy

Another replacement for the inevitable departure of Joey Porter and/or Jason Taylor.

5 (164).  MIA — Harry Coleman, S, LSU

Still rebuilding the defense.  Coleman can be a great addition in run support, and maybe a steal if he can improve in coverage.

6 (165).  CAR — Andrew Quarless, TE, Penn State

The Panthers need to add more weapons for Matt Moore and the passing game.  After a successful Shrine Bowl, Quarless showed the potential to be a dangerous TE and possibly a much higher selection.

7 (166).  SEA –Kris O’Dowd, C, USC

Don’t think Carroll can pass up the opportunity to add another USC guy here.  Especially one that can help the running game up front.

8 (167).  CLE — Brandon Sharpe, OLB, Texas Tech

Probably nothing more than a situational pass rusher in the NFL, but that’s not something the Browns are exactly heavy on.  They could use another sack artist.

9 (168).  BUF — Riley Cooper, WR, Florida

Maybe Buffalo doesn’t wait this long to address the WR spot.  But they will at some point considering TO and Josh Reed will likely be gone in 2010.  Cooper is good value here and could surprise.

10 (169).  MIA — Joique Bell, RB, Wayne State

How much longer can Ricky Williams perform?  How much longer can Ronnie Brown stay healthy?  I don’t know, but I do know that depth is smart and necessary.

11 (170).  JAX — Andre Anderson, RB, Tulane

The Jags need a complement to Maurice Jones Drew, and also someone to keep him from wearing down.  Anderson is a great pass-catching back who has good size and potential.

12 (171).  CHI — Mike Williams, WR, Syracuse

Yeah, he’s a huge risk after quitting his team mid-way through the season.  But beggars can’t be choosers.  If a guy this talented drops to Chicago here, they’ll have to roll the dice.  He’s got it all physically.

13 (172).  SF — Sergio Render, OG, Va Tech

The Niners get more help up front.  Render is an underrated guy who paved the way for consecutive freshman 1000 yard backs at VT.

14 (173).  DEN — Jamar Wall, CB, Texas Tech

The Broncos might have whiffed on Alphonso Smith (I’m not quitting on him yet), and while they are high on undrafted rookie Tony Carter, there’s no reason not to plan further for Champ Bailey’s eventual retirement.

15 (174).  NYG — Jeff Owens, DT, Georgia

Owens has been banged up throughout his career, but the Giants have to get some help at DT.  Chris Canty barely played and the signing of Rocky Bernard didn’t work out.  Owens could be a steal if he stays healthy.

16 (175).  TEN — Crezdon Butler, CB, Clemson

No reason not to add another cornerback when your guys get burned and miss tackles all season.

17 (176).  CLE — Sean Canfield, QB, Oregon State

They should at least try to bring a fresh face into the QB competition.  Hey, they had success with their last late round Oregon State quarterback.

18 (177).  HOU — Robert Johnson, S, Utah

Sure, they got Taylor Mays in the first round, but why not add a guy who can actually cover consistently.  It’s all about beating the Colts.  That means more DBs.

19 (178).  PIT — Kevin Haslam, OT, Rutgers

Another body to compete for a spot on the O line.  They’ve ignored it for a while.  This has to be the year they get younger on the outside, right?

20 (179).  ATL — Jimmy Graham, TE, Miami

This is a guy who projected to go much higher, but he’s very raw after only one year of football.  Still, the basketball to football transition worked well for Antonio Gates, and he could really flourish learning from Tony Gonzalez, who will need a replacement soon.

21 (180).  NE — Clifton Geathers, DE, South Carolina

The Pats really need another 5-tech, and getting Geathers this late seems like a solid move.  He’s enormous (6-08) and could be special under Belichick’s tutelage.

22 (181).  CIN — Adam Ulatoski, OT, Texas

Anyone who thinks the Bengals can’t benefit from some competition at OT is foolish.

23 (182).  BUF — Ryan D’Imperio, ILB, Rutgers

He’s a tough, blue collar, guy that seems to be a good fit for Chan Gailey.  He can play inside in the 3-4, and might end up a pleasant surprise after such a productive college career.  They need to make sure they have plenty of pieces for the transition.

24 (183).  GB — Keith Toston, RB, Oklahoma State

I have no idea why, but this just seems like one of those picks that’s bound to happen.  Toston can punch it in around the goal line and provide a better spell for Ryan Grant than Brandon Jackson.

25 (184).  BAL — Marcus Easley, WR, UConn

He’s got good size, good speed, and was pretty productive as a senior at UConn.  Plus, he’s a former walk-on, and you can’t teach that kind of work ethic.  Joe Flacco has to be given some new targets.  No way does Derrick Mason come back again, right?

26 (185).  ARI — John Estes, C, Hawaii

How long has center been a need?  Forever?  Finally, the Cards select a guy that can actually take over the spot and keep from stepping on the quarterback’s toes.

27 (186).  DAL — Hunter Lawrence, K, Texas

Probably the best kicker in the draft, Lawrence fills a huge need for a team so bad that they got rid of their big-name kicker in favor of Sean Suisham! Plus, he’s somewhat local.

28 (187).  HOU — Jeff Byers, OG, USC

The Texans should do what they can to improve the ground game and upgrade the interior of their line.  Byers is great value here.  And we know they like USC players (yes, I’m basing that totally off of the drafting of Brian Cushing).

29 (188).  NYJ — Brett Swenson, K, Michigan State

Sorry, Jay Feely.  You’re no longer welcome here.  Swenson is a very talented kicker who has experience booting in the cold.  That’s big for NY.

30 (189).  MIN — Kade Weston, DT, Georgia

Okay, I caved and finally mocked a DT to Minnesota.  Nothing wrong with adding a huge body (which they seem to like) on the line as a contingency in the case that Pat or Kevin Williams gets hurt or suspended or signed up for a bodybuilding competition.

31 (190).  PHI — James Starks, RB, Buffalo

The Eagles need to prepare for the fact that Brian Westbrook might be done.  Starks missed all of 2009, but he has shown the ability to catch the ball out of the backfield, and has the size that the Eagles have wanted in a goal line back for some time.

32 (191).  NO — Mike Tepper, OT, Cal

The Saints have to get deeper at tackle.  The way Jermon Bushrod played this season is one of the most underrated story lines the NFL will ever see, but it makes no sense not to plan for the future and protect Drew “The Best QB in the NFL” Brees.