1
11(11) Jay Cutler QB VANDERBILT
2 29(61) Tony Scheffler TE WESTERN MICHIGAN
4 22(119) Brandon Marshall WR CENTRAL FLORIDA
4 29(126) Elvis Dumervil DE LOUISVILLE
4 33(130) Domenik Hixon WR AKRON
5 29(161) Chris Kuper OG NORTH DAKOTA
6 29(198) Greg Eslinger OC MINNESOTA
Overall
Draft Grade:
B
The
Cutler pick was a surprise, but a good pick, with
the inconsistent play of Jake Plummer. Sheffler may
have been a bit of a reach, but he will fit in well
to the Broncos system. Dumerville was a solid pick
and will be a good situational pass rusher and special
teamer. Hixon could be a real sleeper at the WR postion.
Don't forget about the acquisition of Javon Walker.
A very productive draft day for the Broncos.
2006
Fantasy Impact:
Moderate:
Culter probably won't see much, if any, time this
season. Scheffler could wind up making a significant
contribution because of the Broncos system. The other
rookie receivers will take time to develop and won't
see much playing time.
2005
Draft Class
Round,
Name, Pos, School
2
Darrent Williams CB OKLAHOMA STATE
3 Karl Paymah CB WASHINGTON STATE
3 Domonique Foxworth CB MARYLAND
3 Maurice Clarett RB OHIO STATE
6 Chris Myers OG MIAMI (FLA.)
7 Paul Ernster K NORTHERN ARIZONA
1
20(20) Tamba Hali DE PENN STATE
2 22(54) Bernard Pollard S PURDUE
3 21(85) Brodie Croyle QB ALABAMA
5 22(154) Marcus Maxey CB MIAMI (FLA.)
6 17(186) Tre' Stallings OG MISSISSIPPI
6 21(190) Jeff Webb WR SAN DIEGO STATE
7 20(228) Jarrad Page S UCLA
Overall
Draft Grade:
C+
The
Chiefs had some major needs at CB and should have
addressed them much sooner than the 5th round. Hali
is a good player, but the Chiefs run defense last
season was not their problem. Croyle was a good
pickup at the right time. Webb could be a WR to
develop but he will take time.
2006
Fantasy Impact:
Insignificant:
Croyle will be a developmental QB who won't see much
playing time, if any, in 06'. Webb is a project also,
who won't see much time on the field.
2005
Draft Class
Round,
Name, Pos, School
1
Derrick Johnson OLB TEXAS
3 Dustin Colquitt PT TENNESSEE
4 Craphonso Thorpe WR FLORIDA STATE
5 James Grigsby ILB ILLINOIS STATE
5 Alphonso Hodge CB MIAMI (OHIO)
6 Will Svitek OT STANFORD
6 Khari Long DE BAYLOR
7 James Kilian QB TULSA
7 Jeremy Parquet OT SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
1
7(7) Michael Huff CB TEXAS
2 6(38) Thomas Howard OLB UTEP
3 5(69) Paul McQuistan OT WEBER STATE
4 4(101) Darnell Bing S USC
6 7(176) Kevin Boothe OG CORNELL
7 6(214) Chris Morris OC MICHIGAN STATE
7 47(255) Kevin McMahan WR MAINE
Overall
Draft Grade:
B+
Huff,
in our estimation, was one of the safest picks in
the draft and should step into the shoes of departed
CB Charles Woodson on day one. Howard was a very solid
pick in the second round who should also contribute
right away. Bing was good value in the 4th as well.
2006
Fantasy Impact:
Insignificant:
No offensive fantasy impact players drafted.
2005
Draft Class
Round,
Name, Pos, School
1
Fabian Washington CB NEBRASKA
2 Stanford Routt CB HOUSTON
3 Andrew Walter QB ARIZONA STATE
3 Kirk Morrison ILB SAN DIEGO STATE
6 Anttaj Hawthorne DT WISCONSIN
6 Ryan Riddle DE CALIFORNIA
6 Pete Mcmahon OT IOWA
1
19(19) Antonio Cromartie CB FLORIDA STATE
2 18(50) Marcus McNeill OT AUBURN
3 17(81) Charlie Whitehurst QB CLEMSON
5 19(151) Tim Dobbins ILB IOWA STATE
6 18(187) Jeromey Clary OT KANSAS STATE
6 19(188) Kurt Smith PK VIRGINIA
7 17(225) Chase Page DT NORTH CAROLINA
7 19(227) Jimmy Martin OT VIRGINIA TECH
Overall
Draft Grade:
C+
Cromartie
tested well in the combine, but we just have a problem
with drafting a guy this high who has only started
two games in his college career. McNeil was a very
solid pick in the second round and Whitehurst is a
good young QB to groom as a backup.
2006
Fantasy Impact:
Insignificant:
McNeil may get some playing time and evey crack the
starting lineup this season, but shouldn't have much
impact on the fantasy output of others around him.
2005
Draft Class
Round,
Name, Pos, School
1
Shawne Merriman OLB MARYLAND
1 Luis Castillo DT NORTHWESTERN
2 Vincent Jackson WR NORTHERN COLORADO
4 Darren Sproles RB KANSAS STATE
5 Wesley Britt OT ALABAMA
6 Wes Sims OG OKLAHOMA
7 Scott Mruczkowski C BOWLING GREEN
