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In a strange game for LeBron, he made a difference by using parts of his game other than scoring, such as blocking. One of these blocks was a incredible denial of Tiago Splitter at the rim.
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#38 Overall Pick Manti Te'o
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 241 lbs
Arm Length: 32 ½"
Hands: 9 ½"
We all know about Te'o’s fake girlfriend and poor performance at the combine, but can he still succeed in the NFL? Some promising news is that he has already impressed his teammates since arriving in San Diego
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#69 Overall Pick Tyrann Mathieu
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 186 lbs
Arm Length: 31 1/8"
Hands: 9 3/8"
Mathieu, a Heisman Trophy finalist in 2011, was kicked off the LSU team during the 2012 preseason by coach Les Miles for failing multiple drug tests. He was arrested less than two months later for marijuana and drug paraphernalia possession.
He has undeniable talent, but his troubled past is why he fell to the 3rd round.
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#39 Overall Pick Geno Smith
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 218 lbs
Arm Length: 32 ½"
Hands: 9 ¼"
The last thing the Jets needed was ANOTHER Quarterback controversy, yet they go out and draft Smith in the 2nd round. Can we expect to see Smith start over Sanchez this year? Head Coach Rex Ryan doesn’t know yet.
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#5 Overall Pick Ezekiel Ansah
Height: 6'5"
Weight: 271 lbs
Arm Length: 35 1/8"
Hands: 10 ¼"
Ansah has almost unparalleled size, length, and foot speed. Great at delivering first contact and locating the ball carrier in the backfield. Sheds well at the line of scrimmage and finishes his tackles. He must work on improving his stamina and technique to become a consistent player.
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#4 Overall Pick Lane Johnson
Height: 6'6"
Weight: 303 lbs
Arm Length: 35 ¼"
Hands: 10 1/8"
Johnson has great athleticism and length, allowing him to maintain distance with defenders and make it to the second-level. He moves through initial contact well and finishes his blocks. He lacks experience at offensive line, and his height may be a problem when trying to gain leverage against pro linemen.
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#3 Overall Pick Dion Jordan
Height: 6'6"
Weight: 248 lbs
Arm Length: 33 7/8"
Hands: 10"
Jordan is a tall, lengthy defensive end/linebacker hybrid that loves contact. He can stay with slot receivers or tight ends in the open field, and can also rush the quarterback and make plays stopping the run game. He needs to improve his upper body strength to get off blocks better, and his ability to the ball in the backfield.
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#2 Overall Pick Luke Joeckel
Height: 6'6"
Weight: 306 lbs
Arm Length: 34 ¼"
Hands: 10 1/8"
Joeckel is a technically sound left tackle with quick feet and great balance. He excels in pass protection with his good hands. He will need to add bulk and strength and improve his run protection to excel the NFL.
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#1 Overall Pick Eric Fisher
Height: 6'7"
Weight: 306 lbs
Arm Length: 34 ½"
Hands: 10 ½"
Fisher is a tall, athletic player with good quickness off the snap. He’s strong in pass protection and quick and very agile in run blocking. He will need to add some strength and hand speed to compete at the highest level in the NFL.
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Mr. Irrelevant XXXVIII: Justice Cunningham
Since 1976, the last player in the draft has been known as Mr. Irrelevant, and has a week-long celebration in their honor. This Irrelevant Week slogan is “Doing something nice for someone for no reason.”
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 258 lbs
Arm Length: 33 7/8"
Hands: 10"
Fun Fact: Justice has two brothers named Power and Promise, and a sister named Sincere.
