Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Hidden Gems Throughout the Years (Defense)

Here is a look at players drafted from 2008-2012 from the 3rd and beyond to show that there is always talent late in the draft but GM's and scouts have to look for it: (Bolded players would be my allstar team)

Defensive Ends:
Henry Melton 4th round in 2009
Greg Hardy 6th round in 2010
Justin Houston 3rd round in 2011
Michael Bennett undrafted free agent in 2009
Cliff Avril 3rd round in 2008

Defensive Tackles:
Terrence Knighton 3rd round in 2009
Geno Atkins 4th round in 2010
Red Bryant 4th round in 2008

Linebackers:
NaVarro Bowman 3rd round in 2010
K.J. Wright 4th round in 2011
Danelle Ellerbe undrafted free agent in 2009
Phillip Wheeler 3rd round in 2008

Cornerbacks:
Ladarrius Webb 3rd round in 2009
Captain Munnerlyn 7th round in 2009
Altuerran Verner 4th round in 2010
Buster Skrine 5th round in 2011
Richard Sherman 5th round in 2011
Sam Shields undrafted free agent in 2010
Brandon Carr 5th round in 2008

Safety:
Glover Quinn 4th round in 2009
Major Wright 3rd round in 2010
Kam Chancellor 5th round in 2010
Justin Bethel 6th round in 2012
Thomas DeCoud 3rd round in 2008






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