![]() ![]() In the slot, however, he can stay glued to targets with his coverage expertise and easy agility. At 5-9 and 184 pounds with pedestrian long speed, the unanimous All-American might seem ill-suited to handle imposing receivers at the next level. Clark Phillips III, CB, Atlanta Falcons (fourth round)Ītlanta's decision to use its top choices on its offense became more palatable when the Falcons managed to scoop up Phillips in the fourth. But while other teams might have had an issue with the 5-9, 171-pounder's size, Anthony Richardson stands to benefit greatly, as the rookie QB-WR duo could form an electric connection together. Chris Ballard even said he spent 30 minutes trying to trade up for Downs to no avail before he was able to pick him anyway. The Colts' wide receiver coach and former six-time Pro Bowl selection was apparently a big fan of Downs, and Wayne got his wish when Indianapolis reeled in the North Carolina speedster. It's worth paying attention to a pass catcher when Reggie Wayne is clamoring for him. Josh Downs, WR, Indianapolis Colts (third round) The "Baby Gronk" nickname was always unfair to Mayer – and any other tight end saddled with it – but it's a boon for both the pass catcher and the Raiders that the Notre Dame star landed with a coach who prizes him for what he is: a strong, surehanded target who should carve out a significant role in a passing attack, even if he never reaches the heights of Travis Kelce or George Kittle. ![]() That ended up being a fortuitous outcome for Josh McDaniels, who sent Darren Waller packing this offseason and now has the in-line option he seemingly favors. Michael Mayer, TE, Las Vegas Raiders (second round)Īmid all the hoopla about this being the best and deepest class of tight ends in a good while, the group's most productive and consistent performer somehow didn't make the cut for Day 1. In a draft that appears short on true difference-makers, the Lions seemingly snagged one with their fourth pick of the event. The 6-0, 190-pounder doesn't have the body type or combine numbers of a typical top defensive back, but his on-field performance leaves no question about his credentials as an eraser of big plays and sure tackler. Branch managed to just that for Detroit after Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell's two first-round selections left many bewildered. It's not often that a second-round pick can reset the tone around a team's entire draft class. ![]()
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