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151.) San Francisco 49ers – ILB Ben Heeney, Kansas
I’m pretty sure the Niners weren’t expecting to take two inside LBs in this draft after having the best combo in the league the last few seasons in Willis and Bowman, but things change quickly. The Niners lost Willis and Chris Borland to retirement and are now counting on Bowman, who is coming off two knee injuries, and a career backup in Michael Wilhoite. Heeney is a little undersized, but his instincts remind me of Borland though he is not as sound of a tackler.
152.) Houston Texans – CB Jacoby Glenn, UCF
They have two solid starting CBs and a promising back-up in 2nd year player Andre Hal, but you can never have enough good DBs and Glenn is the best player left on my draft board. He needs to gain some weight (172 pounds), but if he does Glenn has the talent to be a starting corner.
153.) San Diego Chargers – G/T Jeremiah Poutasi, Utah
Philip Rivers needs better protection then he got last season and adding a massive guard like Poutasi should help. His foot speed is a little slow for tackle, but he moves well enough to play inside and could contribute right away.
154.) New Orleans Saints – G Mark Glowinski, West Virginia
One of my favorite interior line sleepers. Glowinski has good power, enough foot speed to handle interior rushers, and has starter potential. He’s a steal this late and was almost my choice for the Bears in round 5.
155.) Buffalo Bills – OT Corey Robinson, South Carolina
The Bills can’t do much worse at right tackle than Seantrel Henderson, who started there last season. Robinson is actually a similar player, with tons of upside but raw technique. Adding another high-upside, low floor player just increases the chances that one of them pans out. Worth the risk this late for a team that only has a few picks in the draft and needs to find a starting caliber RT.
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156.) Philadelphia Eagles – WR Chris Conley, Georgia
May have been the biggest surprise of the combine with off the charts measurements in every drill. His senior year tape is disappointing but his junior year tape with a legitimate QB (Aaron Murray) was more impressive. Chip Kelly likes big WRs with the ability to block and run after the catch. Conley fits that profile and could back up Jordan Matthews in the slot with the potential for more if he can play close to his combine numbers.
157.) Cincinnati Bengals – T/G Jamon Brown, Louisville
The Bengals probably won’t wait this long to address their O-line after a couple recent free agent signings on their D-line, but Brown is a good prospect who has the potential to eventually start at either guard or right tackle.
158.) Baltimore Ravens – WR Tony Lippett, Michigan St
The Ravens need wide receivers and cornerbacks, so who better than a guy who may be able to play both positions at the next level. I think Lippett is better off as a receiver at the next level and his size (6’3) would be a welcome addition to Steve Smith (5’9) and 3rd round pick Rashad Greene (6’0).
159.) Arizona Cardinals – G/T Chaz Green, Florida
One of my favorite day 3 O-linemen, who has aggressive demeanor and the versatility to potentially play all three O-line positions. His best spot is either right guard or right tackle, but his movement skills and toughness would be a welcome addition to a team that has had trouble finding reliable interior linemen.
160.) Pittsburgh Steelers – S James Sample, Louisville
Troy Polamalu has had a great career, but has clearly regressed the last two seasons. Maybe he has another solid year or two in the tank, but the Steelers should probably start grooming a back-up just in case. Sample has great size (6’2 | 209), hits like a missile, and has starter potential eventually. He could easily go a round or two higher, but will need a year of development before he’s ready to start.
161.) Carolina Panthers – CB Charles Gaines, Louisville
The Panthers managed to find two solid corners from 5th round picks the last two seasons, Josh Norman & Bene Benwikere, and could find another here if Gaines falls this far. He needs to bulk up a little, but has quick feet and good ball skills.
162.) Tampa Bay Bucs – G Miles Dieffenbach, Penn St
He missed most of last season with an injury, but was projected as a day 2 pick before he got hurt. Dieffenbach is a tough, interior brawler who should be able to hold his own as a rookie in the league. Good value pick for the Bucs this late.