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Round Pick Player Position School
1 12 (12) Christian Ponder QB Florida State
2 11 (43) Kyle Rudolph TE Notre Dame
4 9 (106) Christian Ballard DT Iowa
5 8 (139) Brandon Burton CB Utah
6 3 (168) DeMarcus Love G Arkansas
6 5 (170) Mistral Raymond S South Florida
6 7 (172) Brandon Fusco C Slippery Rock
6 35 (200) * Ross Homan ILB Ohio State
7 13 (215) D'Aundre Reed DE Arizona
7 35 (236) * Stephen Burton WR West Texas A&M
* - Compensatory pick | # - Supplemental pickGRADING SYSTEM
Team Needs
  • QB: Finding a franchise QB is an absolute must. There is no option but to draft a QB, either as a potential franchise player or developmental project.
  • WR: Patience is always difficult, but building around a QB and front-line receiver could pay long-term dividends.
  • DT: Kevin Williams is a good piece, but beyond that, there are gaps to fill.
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