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The Minnesota Vikings have selected Tennessee WR Cordarrelle Patterson with the 29th overall pick in the 2013 NFL draft.

Pros: Big, physical receiver who comes off the line with burst and authority. Will win physical battles that other receivers simply aren't equipped to. Has a great frame for an 'A'-level receiver -- good musculature, strong upper body. Blocks well to help with run support -- sporadically with his technique, but almost like a tight end at times. Runs straight-line routes with outstanding glide and gets up to top speed (which is very impressive for his size) in a hurry. Has a natural ability to move and cut in traffic that makes him a potential yards-after-catch nightmare for every defenses. Not afraid to grab the pass in traffic when he know he's going to get hit. Drives upfield after the short and intermediate catch and uses his physical nature to bull through tackles. Plants and cuts well on drive routes (slants, in-cuts, drags).

Can be a real factor in the return game, where his combination of size, speed, and agility really show up. Reads the action in front of him well and cuts decisively to get away from tacklers. Has that final gear to excel as a deep returner, as well as a deep seam and boundary receiver. Dynamic red zone target who understands how to get his body in front of defenders quickly in short spaces. Has the physical characteristics to play the "X" spot as the isolated receiver, but may really shine as a "Z" at the next level, where he can take coverage off the top and open things up for other targets. Rushing ability will transfer to the NFL and could make him an interesting multi-formation player.

Cons: Patterson's lack of high-level experience shows up very clearly in his lack of overall route development and awareness, and this isn't an issue that can be corrected overnight. Played in a simple, mostly single-read offense, which stunted his development. Doesn't always transition well to catch out of quick-breaking routes, which seems to be more a function of concentration and technique, because he will catch balls in traffic. The eye-to-hands connection is a work in progress, and he'll suffer lapses in concentration and ball security as a result.

What he brings to the team: Everything but route awareness. There are times on tape where he appears virtually uncoverable, and it's relatively easy to put some of the blame for the bad plays on a basic offensive system, a lack of experience, and a highly erratic quarterback. In the right system, and under a coaching staff who will not expect too much from him right away in the route-running department, Patterson could be a rookie impact player. And especially in this system, he's a perfect replacement for Percy Harvin.

Was it the right pick?

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The Denver Broncos have selected North Carolina DT Sylvester Williams with the 28th overall pick in the 2013 NFL draft.

Pros: Big upside player with the ability to upset opposing offense in a lot of different ways. Warren Sapp's favorite defensive tackle in this draft class. Shows a great combination of first-step speed and violent hand movement to slice through blocks. Strong at the point -- can take on double teams with consistency. Multi-gap player.

Cons: Still raw overall and needs to be more consistent play after play.

What he brings to the team: Athletic potential. Williams isn't a fully-formed player, but many in and around the league believe him to be among the best defensive linemen in this draft class, and he'll develop well under Jack Del Rio and John Fox.

Was it the right pick? It's a good one. The Broncos need a real difference-maker in their interior defense, and Williams might be the guy.

(Getty Images)The Houston Texans have selected Clemson WR DeAndre Hopkins with the 27th overall pick in the 2013 NFL draft.

Pros: Generally speaking, plays bigger than his size. Dynamic and physical receiver in space who can be a legitimate yards-after-catch and yards-after-contact threat. Doesn't have a fifth gear, but manages functional field speed with good elusiveness on quick cuts, especially little nods on vertical routes. Will consistently bull through tacklers for extra yards. Excellent cuts on quick routes; will use them to gain instant separation, and then, it's off to the races. Adjusts well to defenders in front of his after the catch -- uses quick foot fakes and lateral agility to remain upright when some receivers wouldn't.

Outstanding boundary receiver who will bring in sideline routes and end zone fades with defenders on him. Consistently high-points catches and comes down with the ball -- 36-inch vertical leap was one of the highest among receivers at the combine, and that shows up on tape. Adjusts to the ball well in the air and will lay out to make the catch. Practiced at feigning routes and turning on a dime -- would seem a natural in any system with heavy option route designs.

Cons: Could use a bit more weight on his frame -- high-cut, long-legged player who occasionally gets clumsy with his feet in the open field. Not a returner at all -- had one of the more comical fair catch attempts in NCAA history against North Carolina State. Needs to better establish the sideline on longer routes when the cornerback has inside position -- tends to get muscled out too easily. Will occasionally short-arm balls thrown to him over the middle, though this doesn't seem to be a consistent issue.

What he brings to the team: The complementary target Andre Johnson has been begging for. Hopkins' real breakout game from an NFL projection standpoint may have been his last with Clemson, when he caught 13 passes for 191 yards and two touchdowns in a 25-24 Chik-Fil-A Bowl win over LSU. That game was a great capsule of all his attributes -- he got open downfield quickly on vertical routes, got open underneath over and over with quick cuts, and continued to make plays even when LSU's defenders were beating him up. In that game, and through most of the 2012 season, Hopkins showed every attribute common to the best possession receivers in the NFL. Quarterback Tajh Boyd completed less than 20 passes in four of the last six regular-season games in 2012, and in a more wide-open system, I think Hopkins was playing at a level that would have netted him well over 100 catches.

Hopkins could have been a featured "X-iso" receiver for some teams, he might be even more effective as Johnson's new best buddy. In this receiver class, there's nobody that stands head and shoulders above him, and the more you watch Hopkins, there's more to like.

Was it the right pick?

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The Green Bay Packers have selected UCLA DL Datone Jones with the 26th overall pick in the 2013 NFL draft.

Pros: Brings outstanding force to his efforts when moving past blockers and getting into the pocket -- gets his hands inside his opponent, pushes forward with a violent strike, and has an impressive array of hand moves to get through. More a penetrator than a wrestler -- he's always looking to hit the next level. Uses consistent rip move to propel himself past the blockers. Adapts very well to slide protection -- keeps his feet moving and avoids getting plowed with active hands. Works with tremendous leverage when he stays low and beats his man off the snap -- presents a speed/power combo that makes it very difficult for blockers to recover. Played predominantly as a three-tech tackle, but showed enough explosion and edge speed when playing five-tech in three-man fronts to realistically project him there at the NFL level. Brings decent push to the line even with his hand off the ground. Understanding of angles allows him to get skinny through gaps. Has enough foot speed to bring pass pressure outside in stunts.

Cons: At 283 pounds, Jones doesn't have the consistent drive power you see in the best three-tech tackles -- he comes up just short in some double-team situations where he can be physically overwhelmed. Will be blocked out from side to side and doesn't always have the kind of recovery burst needed to make plays out of that. Could be seen by some teams as a "tweener" with no singular defined NFL-level position. Leverage is sometimes an issue.

What he brings to the team: The return of a Cullen Jenkins-type player, which the Packers have been missing since Jenkins went to the Eagles. Because Jones has the legitimate ability to play as a penetrating defensive tackle and run-stopping defensive end, and potential to play as an end in certain 3-4 and 5-2 fronts, Jones provides optimal value in Dom Capers' defense.

"I feel like the game is changing," Jones said at the combine. "There’s more versatile defensive linemen in today’s game. You don’t really see every-down defensive linemen now. You see a guy who plays first and second down, then goes and sits down. Then another pass-rush specialist comes in on third down and takes his spot. I want to be a guy who can play every down."

The tape shows, quite conclusively, that he's already doing it

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(Getty Images)The Minnesota Vikings have selected Florida State CB Xavier Rhodes with the 25th overall pick in the 2013 NFL draft.

Pros: Big, physical player who uses his size as an advantage -- both in coverage and in tackling ability. At times, will shed blocks with the mentality of a small linebacker -- doesn't fear contact at all. Outstanding player at the line -- in press coverage, and when asked to play a force defender role against the run. Physical press corner who can trail deep sideline routes with elite speed. As a boundary corner, does a great job of establishing inside position and using his hands to keep track of his receiver while he keeps his eye on the ball. Adapts to less-than-optimal hip turn with good understanding of angles -- will box his receivers out well.

Rhodes is especially practiced at jamming his receivers at the line, upsetting the timing of their routes, and forcing them to make different plans on the fly. Establishes a good hand-stab out of press and keeps the pressure on all the way. Very aware player on longer routes -- will establish a presence in front of the ball and make it very tough for his target.

Cons: The downside to Rhodes' physicality is the extent to which he'll slip on the border of playing dangerously -- will rack up contact calls and personal fouls with his current style of play in the NFL. Tends to get handsy beyond the allowed five-yard area. Doesn't possess an optimal backpedal or hip turn, which leaves him a bit lost in off-coverage against better and faster receivers -- tends to recover too much in those situations. Tends to run around too much when going in reverse; he has trouble staying in a straight line. Will get logey when stepping in small spaces and he'll lose quicker receivers in zone or off-man drops.

What he brings to the team: Physical ability and impressive power. Rhodes has obvious technique issues, and he needs to get his game a bit more under control, but in the right scheme, he could very well be a real game-changer. All he needs is a team that understands his potentially huge value, and a coaching staff that will smooth out a few of the rough edges. Rhodes could (and should) be used right away as an "enforcer" at the line with the ability to affect route after route with his physical presence

Was it the right pick?

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The Indianapolis Colts have selected Florida State DE Bjoern Werner with the 24th overall pick in the 2013 NFL draft.

Pros: Experienced player who can do a lot of different things -- can rush from the edge, plays the run well, and can slip inside.

Cons: Might be a low-ceiling guy -- I tend to question his ability to beat blocks and get upfield once he's obstructed.

What he brings to the team: Versatility and experience. Not a flashy guy, but Werner has an impressive overall skill set and should be a good fit for Chuck Pagano's system.

Was it the right pick? I don't think so. With Datone Jones and Tank Carradine still on the board, I think the Colts could have addressed the end position with more upside.

(Getty Images)The Minnesota Vikings have selected Florida DT Sharrif Floyd with the 23rd overall pick in the 2013 NFL draft.

Pros: Produces legitimately and consistently from everywhere on the defensive front -- Floyd is a potential game-changer from end to one-tech shade tackle, though his NFL future is most likely inside for the most part. Hits the line with great speed and an outstanding hand-strike, which allows him to stay active against protection. Stack-and-shed player who bounces off initial contact and moves to make the play. Has perhaps the best overall array of hand moves of any defensive lineman in this draft class -- will use rip and swim moves to get free from wrestling matches. Presents an outstanding bull-rush when he uses leverage correctly. Accelerates quickly to full speed and can move through a pocket in a hurry.

Cons: Could be a function of read-and-react fronts, but Floyd doesn't always fire off the snap with optimal quickness -- you'd like to see more explosiveness at times. Vulnerable to cut-blocks. Will lose his place when walled off to one side and flail at tackle attempts in space. Nice motor through the play, but tends to run himself out of the action at times. Needs to play under control more consistently. May have topped out from a physical stature perspective, which may limit his snaps inside the three-tech role.

What he brings to the team: Where Floyd stands out in this draft class is in the multiplicity of his game -- the varied ways in which he can affect opposing offenses as a true multi-gap weapon (not just as a big guy who stops things up when you move him around), and the different techniques he's learned that allow him to deal with blockers. The latter ability should prove especially valuable to NFL teams that must be frustrated by the overall lack of developed hand moves in this year's class of pass-rushers. This is a well-developed player with still more upside to come, and the kind of mentality that will bring him very close to the ultimate realization of his athletic potential.

Was it the right pick?

(Getty Images)The Atlanta Falcons have selected Washington CB Desmond Trufant with the 22nd overall pick in the 2013 NFL draft.

Pros: Outstanding route-jumper who times his "interventions" well -- this may be his best attribute, and he really showed it off during Senior Bowl week. Shows good timing in close coverages to bait quarterbacks into making the throws to receivers he's covering. Mechanically sound player with a smooth backpedal and efficient hip turn. Can play outside or in the slot/flex in coverage. Played a lot of off coverage in college, but has enough experience playing press to man up against receivers and affect timing off the line. Has the height and leaping ability to cover tight ends. Closes to tackle on swing and screen passes. Goes from quick to fast when defending the deep seam and long sideline passes; Trufant will stick with speed receivers on vertical routes. Understands angles well enough to establish inside and outside position.

Cons: Trufant isn't an especially physical player -- he doesn't tackle consistently against the run and needs to peel off blocks with more strength and leverage. Could struggle against bigger, more physical NFL receivers who like to mix it up. Gets his feet caught up at times on combo routes.. Benefitted from his status as the best player on Washington's defense; he wasn't as challenged as he would have been in better secondaries because opposing quarterbacks could (and would) avoid him as a target. Could read keys more effectively; will bite on play and run action at times and uses his athleticism and "make-up" speed -- the NFL moves faster.

What he brings to the team: Playing range and consistency. Trufant's excellent performances at the Senior Bowl and scouting combine had teams going back to the tape, and for the most part, the tape matches up. Though there are overall strength issues in his game, Trufant has the experience, physical attributes, and technique awareness to start and excel in the right kind of NFL defense sooner than later.

Was it the right pick? Yes.