Round 7

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1 (192).  STL — Barry Church, S, Toledo

He’s not great in coverage, but he’s good enough to compete on this team, and he’ll be a great help against the run.  Or at least on special teams.

2 (193).  BUF — Adrian Tracy, OLB, William and Mary

The Bills hope that Aaron Maybin can become great in the 3-4, but it’s not a sure thing.  Tracy is a great gamble in the seventh, and was ultra-productive in college.

3 (194).  TB — Chris Cook, DB, Virginia

Some think he’s a second-day corner, others think he’s a late round safety at best.  Either way, he fills a need for Tampa Bay.  Big risk/reward.

4 (195).  WAS — TJ Ward, S, Oregon

I’m tired of watching Laron Landry blow his assignments, and I don’t even watch the Redskins that often.

5 (196).  MIA — Lorenzo Washinton, DE, Alabama

A massive player with experience in the 3-4 who really played better once he was moved to 5-tech.

6 (197).  SEA — Reggie Carter, ILB, UCLA

A versatile athletic linebacker who fills a depth need for Seattle.

7 (198).  CLE — Freddie Barnes, WR, Bowling Green

Wide receiver isn’t a big need here, but the Browns can afford to take a kid from nearby who was a fan favorite in college and was as productive as any receiver in recent memory.

8 (199).  OAK — Rice McCoy, OLB, Tennessee

The Raiders need help at linebacker, and McCoy could run in the 4.5s.  Plus, he comes from a pro-level defensive scheme and had a pretty good career.

9 (200).  BUF — Chris Marinelli, OT, Stanford

No reason not to add more competition and depth at the offensive tackle spot.

10 (201).  TB — Shay Hodge, WR, Ole Miss

Hodge is having a nice offseason, and has emerged as a solid WR prospect who can be relied upon and runs nice routes.  The Bucs could use a receiver with at least a little height.

11 (202).  CHI — Earl Mitchell, DT, Arizona

Tommie Harris is just about done, and this D line needs reinforcements all over.  Mitchell fits the scheme and could provide a pass rush up the middle.

12 (203).  MIA — Darryl Sharpton, ILB, Miami

Like Kaluka Maiava last year, Sharpton is an undersized prospect who could catch the eye of a 3-4 team.  Especially one in the same area as his college.  He could surprise.

13 (204).  DEN — Charles Scott, RB, LSU

Watching Denver try to pound the ball in from inside the five was like watching Brad Garrett try to act with Ray Romano around.  It just doesn’t work.  Scott is a big, powerful back, who had a Toucan Sam nose for the endzone when he was healthy.

14 (205).  NYG — Perry Riley, OLB, LSU

The Giants couldn’t have been too impressed with what Michael Boley did when he was in the lineup.  Riley could compete for playing time at the weakside spot if Boley never shines.

15 (206).  TEN — Van Eskridge, S, East Carolina

A tweener FS/SS, Eskridge fills a depth need and can likely contribute in a big way on special teams.

16 (207).  CAR — Sam Maxwell, OLB, Kentucky

The Panthers have to get some competition going at the strongside linebacker spot.  Maxwell was injured some, but still put up nice stats and led a strong defense.

17 (208).  SF — Travis Ivey, NT, Maryland

Purely a project at nose tackle, Ivey possesses the size, strength, and girth to develop if he gets the right coaching.  Definitely a gamble, but why not take a shot at a position of need.

18 (209).  PIT — Rashawn Jackson, FB, Virginia

Frank Summers didn’t work out, yet.  And there are some in Pittsburgh that feel a big back is still needed.  Jackson has good size, but is actually a very talented receiver.  He could add to this offense.

19 (210).  STL — Blair White, WR, Michigan State

White will probably be called long before this point, but if he drops he could make Jimmy Clausen very happy.  The Rams really have a pitiful amount of options at receiver.

20 (211).  HOU — Emmanuel Sanders, WR, SMU

He’s a Texas guy that fills a need.  Somehow, despite the great stats, this offense is still lacking a real threat in the slot.  I think Sanders can unseat David Anderson.

21 (212).  CIN — Brandon Banks, KR/WR, Kansas State

Don’t tell me the Bengals couldn’t use a superior kick returner and a guy who could surprise with dangerous speed as a receiver.  They don’t have anyone with this kind of speed on their offense.

22 (213).  NE — Antonio Coleman, OLB, Auburn

Decent value in the seventh, Coleman might turn into a nice pass rusher for a team that severely needs help getting to the opposing passer.

23 (214).  GB — Trindon Holliday, RB, LSU

Again, he’ll be a world-beater as a returner, but he can also be used to inject a different level of speed into the offense on occasion.

24 (215).  NE — Chris McGaha, WR, Arizona State

It’s pretty late to look at receiver help here, but McGaha has nice speed and could provide some depth behind Randy Moss.  He’s worth a shot.

25 (216).  BAL — Kion Wilson, ILB, USF

More linebacker depth for a team that is close to seeing a strength turn into a retirement home.

26 (217).  ARI — Garrett Graham, TE, Wisconsin

Incredible value if he lasts this long.  Graham is a skilled receiver who might finally be the guy the Cards have been looking for at TE for years.

27 (218).  DAL — Josh Hull, ILB, Penn State

Keith Brooking really gave this defense a shot in the arm.  He won’t be around much longer, and it’s time to start thinking about depth here.

28 (219).  SD — Arthur Moats, OLB, James Madison

He was pretty productive for James Madison, and he might be a diamond in the rough for a 3-4 team.  The Chargers have to prepare for life without the old Shawne Merriman, and there’s no reason not to add depth behind him, Shaun Phillips, and Larry English.

29 (220).  NYJ — Chris McCoy, OLB, Middle Tenn State

The Jets are still searching for pass-rushing OLBs.  I’m not sold on the current group being too good for an upgrade.  McCoy is thin, but he could be a good sack specialist on passing downs.

30 (221).  MIN — Donald Butler, ILB, Washington

Depending upon whom you ask, Butler is either a high- to mid-rounder or a free agent hopeful.  Either way, he already knows how to wear purple, and the Vikes could clearly use some depth here.

31 (222).  IND — Joshua Shene, K, Ole Miss

The Colts need a young kicker.  This could be Bill Stull, as a backup for Manning, but I don’t see any QBs here that are so much better than Curtis Painter that they demand drafting.

32 (223).  NO — Terrell Skinner, S, Maryland

The Saints are going to have to do something once Darren Sharper hangs it up, and it’s not like Roman Harper is above an upgrade.  Skinner is versatile, and is worth a flier as Mr. Irrelevant.