Here you go:
Rd 1: Jared Odrick, DT, 6’5” 305lbs, Penn State
Rationale: DL set for next 5-7 years
Rd 2: Brandon Spikes, ILB, 6’3” 250lbs, Florida
Rationale: Learn for a year behind Farrior. Solid performer for years in toughest conference in the country
Rd 3: Ben Tate, RB, Auburn, 5’11” 220lbs, Auburn
Rationale: Legit #2 which we lack on roster
Rd 4: Amari Spievey, CB, 5’11” 185lbs, Iowa
Rationale: Good CB with time to develop and challenge current CBs
Rd 5a: AJ Edds, OLB, 6’4”, 246lbs, Iowa
Rationale: Depth at OLB which is non existenton current roster
Rd 5b: Zac Robinson, QB, 6’3” 214lbs, Ok St
Rationale: The Ben insurance policy
Rd 5c: Joe Webb, WR, 6’3” 223lbs, UAB
Rationale: The Santonio insurance policy plus Steelers were one of four teams at his Pro Day watching him.
Rd 6: Barry Church, S, 6’2” 222lbs, Toledo
Rationale: Depth at Safety and Special teamer
Rd 7a: Eric Cook, C, 6’6” 318lbs, New Mexico
Rationale: Competition at Center, but has time to develop under Kugler
Rd 7b: Daryl Clark, QB/RB, 6’2” 235lbs, Penn State
Rationale: Good "slash" player who could be back up passer, rusher and special teams on game day. Lots of flexibility.
*Disclaimer: IF Spiller is still on the board at #18 when we select, he becomes the pick. I just think he will be gone several picks before we go although I hope for a Mendenhall situation.
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