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Dr. Z's Draft Preview
Paul Zimmerman
April 27, 1992
The Indianapolis colts have the first two picks in the upcoming NFL draft—the first time a team has had that luxury in 34 years—and they say they're not going to trade either of them. "You win with defense," says Colt general manager Jim Irsay, "and that's what we're taking with our first two picks." Washington defensive tackle Steve Emtman is a lock for the top spot. According to Irsay, Texas A&M linebacker Quentin Coryatt shades Pitt defensive lineman Sean Gilbert for the second.
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April 27, 1992

Dr. Z's Draft Preview

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19 FALCONS, Marco Coleman, LB-DE, GEORGIA TECH
A 248-pound 'tweener, he's needed to bolster a pass rush that had only 29 sacks last year.

20 CHIEFS, Eugene Chung, G-T, VIRGINIA TECH
Great athlete with black belt in judo. Gives Kansas City a two-way shot on offensive line.

21 SAINTS, Greg Skrepenak, T, MICHIGAN
Secondary is understaffed, but sturdy tackles are at a premium in the NFL.

22 BEARS, Tommy Vardell, FB, STANFORD
Not a crying need for Chicago, but Touchdown Tommy's a terrific effort guy. Made for the Bears.

23 CHARGERS from Oilers, Ashley Ambrose, CB, MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE
Nifty cover guy. San Diego gave up too many passing yards in '91, and Gill Byrd is getting old.

24 COWBOYS, Robert Jones, LB, EAST CAROLINA
With Jack Del Rio gone via Plan B, Dallas needs a firm run stopper in the middle.

25 BRONCOS, Tommy Maddox, QB, UCLA
Left Bruins after sophomore season, but Denver has luxury of letting him apprentice behind John Elway.

26 LIONS, Rod Smith, CB, NOTRE DAME
Still learning the position, but when you're picking this far down, you take chances.

27 BILLS, John Fina, T, ARIZONA
A personal favorite of line coach Tom Bresnahan. Tennessee WR Carl Pickens a possibility here.

28 REDSKINS, Dana Hall, S, WASHINGTON
Big and fast, but if the Skins go for a DB with pick No. 6, they'll take a defensive lineman here.

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