38. San Diego Chargers: Manti Te'o, LB, Notre Dame -- Even before the scandal broke, the narrative on Te'o changed from "sure high first-round pick" to "high-character guy with some ugly game tape." With nothing but the tape and a host of personal questions left to answer, NFL teams have to wonder what they're getting if they select Manti Te'o -- especially after a slow 40 at the scouting combine. That performance in Indianapolis also left people wondering how Te'o, who had reduced about 15 pounds from his formerly 6-foot-2, 255-pound frame, could effectively match up with the speed of the modern NFL. Now, we'll see.

39. New York Jets: Geno Smith, QB, West Vriginia -- Well, it's not like this pick will get any media hype. Seriously, he is now the Jets' best quarterback, and this tells you precisely what the new regime thinks of Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow. Smith is not a fully developed quarterback yet, but he presents the most intriguing skill set of any signal-caller in this (admittedly mediocre) draft class at his position. Just as the first half of his 2012 season overinflated expectations to an impossible degree, I believe that he's being castigated too much for the Mountaineers' late-season collapse. He's a big, mobile quarterback who has excelled with his mobility in New York's  run-based system, Smith has what it takes to make it in the NFL sooner than later.

40. San Francisco 49ers: Cornellius "Tank" Carradine, DE, Florida State -- The best pass-rusher in this class. Had he not suffered a knee injury last season, may have been a top-15 pick. Great fit for the 49ers' defensive line rotation. Carradine comes off the ball consistently with great burst, and a good low bend most of the time. If the edge rush isn't happening, he's got estimable upper-body strength and an effective, if raw, rip move to set tackles and tight ends straight. Has a pretty ferocious inside stunt move that could be developed even more -- this is where he shows impressive straight-line speed to the quarterback, especially for his size. Has no problem with mixing it up in a physical style with larger, more aggressive offensive linemen. Excellent sideline-to-sideline speed and agility to help with crashing through run plays -- he will also use this to flush quarterbacks out of the pocket.

41. Buffalo Bills: Robert Woods, WR, USC -- With E.J. Manuel and Woods, the Bills have added a great deal to their offense. When I was watching Woods' tape, the two words that came to mind over and over were "vision" and "awareness." This is a player who understands where he is in the passing game at all times, and isn't just running around freelancing -- something, by the way, that Marqise Lee has to solve before the NFL gets hold of him. Woods is a sneaky-fast player who will surprise enemy defenses at every level by using angles and spaces to get open and make plays. Great pick.

42. Oakland Raiders: Menelik Watson, OT, Florida State -- Ridiculously athletic blocker with some spatial awareness issues. Tends to flame out against complex stunts and blitzes, and isn't always where he's supposed to be, but his athleticism and relative football inexperience make him a tantalizing prospect over time.

San Diego didn't worry about linebacker Manti Te'o's shortcomings or the weird controversy that became what he is best known for.

The Chargers traded up to the 38th overall pick. And then they made one of the most intriguing picks of the draft, taking the Notre Dame linebacker.

When former Chargers safety and longtime television announcer Jim Hill announced the pick, Radio City Music Hall got loud with a mix of disbelieving yells and what seemed to be boos.

[Related: Chargers give Manti Te'o chance at a fresh start]

With the pick, the Chargers are banking on Te'o's college production carrying over to the pros.

Andre Smith is remaining with the Bengals (USA Today Sports Images)

Free agent offensive tackle Andre Smith will remain with the Cincinnati Bengals, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

Smith himself has confirmed the deal on Twitter.

"Who Dey!!!!!! I am back let get it!!! #WBP," wrote Smith.

According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Smith's contract is worth $18 million over three seasons.

Smith was selected with the No. 6 overall pick of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Bengals, but was slow to make an impact as a rookie. Smith missed most of his first training camp and preseason as he a prolonged contract dispute with the Bengals was not resolved until August 30, 2009, the same date Smith signed a six-year, $42 million contract that included $21 million in guaranteed money.

Smith injured his foot in one of his first practices and was limited to just one start among the six games he'd play as a rookie. A broken foot limited Smith to seven games, and four starts, in 2010. Those injury situations prompted the Bengals to decline to pick up a second option bonus in Smith's contract, resulting in the deal to void after the 2012 season.

Jonathan Cyprien. (Getty Images)

33. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jonathan Cyprien, S, Florida International -- Perhaps the steal of the draft. Should have been a first-rounder. At 6-foot-0 and 217 pounds, Cyprien has the valuable ability to play front-half and back-half coverage with relatively equal aplomb, which makes him an interesting chip in today's more advanced defenses. In addition, his experience in the slot makes him a potential every-down defender. You want versatility? In 2012, he led his team in tackles (93) and interceptions (four). You want durability and dependability? How about 45 collegiate starts in four seasons? Some NFL teams will devalue any player who doesn't light it up for one of the big schools, but he's certainly transcended that stigma.

34. Tennessee Titans: Justin Hunter, WR, Tennessee -- Greg Cosell of NFL Films, ESPN's NFL Matchup, and Shutdown Corner regards Hunter very highly, referring to Cordarrelle Patterson as Tennessee's "other" receiver. 6-foot-4, 196-pound target with great speed, range, and catch radius. Has the potential to become Jake Locker's primary downfield target in a big hurry.

35. Philadelphia Eagles: Zach Ertz, TE, Stanford -- Ertz is not one of the new wave of "big receiver" tight ends who stretch defenses from multiple positions. His relatively slow foot speed and limited agility will push him closer to the line in the NFL, where he can use his size and skill in open spaces. He's not quite physical enough to excel as an inline blocker and pure attribute to the run game, and he will never have the pure seam speed you'd see from Aaron Hernandez or Jimmy Graham. He's not going to hog any highlight films, but Ertz is the kind of player who, with more development in certain areas, will put up 80-100 catches per season -- and make it look easier than it actually is.

36. Detroit Lions: Darius Slay, CB, Mississippi State -- One of the fastest defensive player in this draft class. Ran a 4.31 40 at the scouting combine. Not a very experienced player (one-year starter at the BCS level) but has tons of field agility and overall upside. Should push for major time right away in Detroit's secondary, and can certainly run up the seam and through the boundary with just about anyone.

37. Cincinnati Bengals: Giovani Bernard, RB, North Carolina -- 5-foot-9, 202-pound back with excellent power and burst. Gets his pads low and runs with attitude. Doesn't have elite downfield speed, but an excellent drive-extending back in Cincinnati's power offense.

Apparently, Honey Badger just don't care. (Getty Images)LSU cornerback Tyrann Mathieu doesn't have any margin for error when it comes to his draft stock. The substance abuse issues that caused him to get booted off the Tigers' roster before the 2012 season, and caused him to fail more drug tests than he could remember, have a lot of people wondering if the former Heisman Trophy finalist is draftable at all, despite his estimable talent.

And as he goes through the last vestiges of the pre-draft process, it appears that Mathieu is still kicking up some dirt. According to FOX Sports' Jay Glazer, Mathieu had recent visits scheduled with the Houston Texans and Seattle Seahawks, but cancelled them due to illness.

"Honey Badger got sick last wk & had to blow off 2 team visits," Glazer wrote on his Twitter account. "Any other player, no prob. Him? Everything he does is put under a microscope. Still think he gets picked Day 2."

Per Eric Williams of the Tacoma News Tribune, the Seahawks have confirmed that the visit was cancelled.

Mathieu certainly seemed to be feeling better at a gathering held in New York during the first round of the NFL draft, and USA Today's Robert Klemko was along for the ride. Mathieu reportedly believed that he could be selected with the 18th overall pick once the San Francisco 49ers traded up with the Dallas Cowboys, but it was Eric Reid, Mathieu's LSU teammate, who went to the Bay Area instead. And at the end of the first round, the Baltimore Ravens selected Florida safety Matt Elam, believed to be the best pure slot defender in the draft that people are taking seriously because he isn't full of red flags,

But as Glazer intimated, Mathieu have enough on-field potential to have NFL teams interested in him as a second-day prospect -- most likely in the third round, if this latest bit of news doesn't drop his stock even further.

At the scouting combine, Mathieu sounded legitimately repentant ... but there's what you say when you're supposed to, and there's the day-to-day reality.

(USA Today Sports Images)NFL quarterbacks are some of the most famous people in the United States, but the married NFL quarterbacks aren't immune from daily husband duties.

ESPN reporter Samantha Ponder and Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder got married last year. Unlike most NFL wives, Samantha Ponder has more than 146,000 followers on Twitter, and she let us in on a hilarious text message exchange with her husband after he found out about rival quarterback Aaron Rodgers' massive new contract.

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The Philadelphia media might really like covering offensive tackle Lane Johnson.

He showed up to be introduced at the Eagles facility on Friday afternoon after being selected fourth overall on Thursday, and told one of the most hilarious and ridiculous stories that will ever come out of a post-draft press conference. Here it is courtesy of Jeff McLane of the The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Lane Johnson confirmed that he used to wrestle black bears in East Texas.

— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) April 26, 2013

Wait, come again?

Lane Johnson said the black bears he wrestled were on his uncle's ranch. No grizzlies. He said he may have helped blocking technique. — Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) April 26, 2013

Oh. At least he remembered the old "no grizzlies rule" when he was wrestling bears.

Aaron Rodgers has signed a five-year extension (USA Today Sports Images)

The Green Bay Packers announced that they have reached a long-term extension with three-time Pro Bowl quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Rodgers' current contract runs through the 2014 season and had $20.75 million in non-guaranteed cash remaining. According to Albert Breer of the NFL Network, the five-year extension is worth $110 million and will pay the 2011 NFL Most Valuable Player $62.5 million over the first three seasons. Overall, Rodgers will earn $130.75 million over the next seven seasons and the contract will expire a few months after his 36th birthday.

The $22 million per year average of the extension beats the $20.6 million per year average that Joe Flacco received from the Baltimore Ravens earlier this offseason, making Rodgers the highest-paid player in NFL history. The $62.5 million that Rodgers will receive over the all-important first three seasons of the deal also beats the deal signed by Flacco, who will earn $62 million over the next three seasons. Multiple reports have Rodgers received $40 million in 2013, which would be equivalent to what New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees received in 2012, the first season of his five-year, $100 million contract extension that was signed on July 16, 2012.

[Also: Aaron Rodgers tells Geno Smith to 'hang in there']

“Aaron is a true professional and a special player," GM Ted Thompson said in a statement released by the Packers. "He works hard, is humble, and is focused on his actions, on and off the field. He is an excellent teammate and pushes himself and others to be the very best. We are happy to reach an agreement to extend his career with the Packers."