lanejohnson310gettyThe Philadelphia Eagles have selected Oklahoma OT Lane Johnson with the fourth overall pick in the 2013 NFL draft.

Pros: Very quick and athletic tackle who gets in his set off the snap in a hurry. Has the best pass-blocking kick-step in this draft class -- smooth, thorough, and economical when he's moving to establish the edge of the pocket. Pesky blocker at the line -- mirrors exceedingly well and matches counter-moves and foot-fakes. Uses his long arms (35 inches) to keep pass-rushers at bay and out of the octagon. Creates knockdowns with leverage; he's more powerful in one-on-one matchups than he's given credit for. Plays left and right tackle with equal aplomb. Hits to pull and shift to the second level -- he chips well and creates areas for backs by sealing the edge to linebacker depth and beyond.

Cons: Needs to pack on more muscle and play with better width -- doesn't always get wide in his base, will snap up too high, and lose leverage battles at times. Susceptible to inside moves if he doesn't get his hands up quickly enough. Tends to pop off blocks at times; needs to engage longer on a consistent basis. Will occasionally lunge when he should lock on and move through his progressions.

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What he brings to the team: Speed, athleticism, and football frequency. Johnson has the ability to play very well in space, bring protection to multiple passing concepts, and there's a lot of room for growth here. Johnson hammered that home at the scouting combine, because he was able to show off his freakish athleticism. Terron Armstead of Arkansas-Pine Bluff set a record for offensive linemen with a 4.71 40-yard dash, but Armstead looks like a fourth-round player on tape. It was when Johnson, with his first-round tape in tow, ran a 4.72 40 that people really stood up, took notice, and started ranking him with the Joeckels and Fishers of the world. More importantly to his position, Johnson's 1.61-second 10-yard split was the best among all offensive linemen, and he aced the agility drills. NFL teams may have already had him in rarefied air, but there was little doubt when he left Indianapolis that Johnson was going to be a top-10 player.

Was it the right pick? Yes. Johnson is the most athletic tackle in this draft class, he fits Chip Kelly's high-volume offense like a glove, and he covers the Eagles' most glaring need.

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The Detroit Lions have selected BYU DE Ezekiel Ansah with the fifth overall pick in the 2013 NFL draft.

Pros: Ridiculous athlete. Outstanding chase defender upfield and to either sideline -- disengages quickly from blocks to move and make plays away from his original spot. Will grind through the play, sift through bodies, and continue to move to the ballcarrier. Gets in the backfield and makes things happen, as evidenced by improved tackle for loss totals. Has the reverse speed to become an excellent zone-dropper over time. Ability to engage double teams consistently increases his play-to-play value. Is developing an impressive ability to shoot through gaps, and will occasionally flash scary speed through blockers and into the pocket. For all the talk about Ansah's athleticism, perhaps the most intriguing (and most immediately NFL-transferable) aspect of his play is his power inline when he wins the leverage battle, and sometimes when he doesn't -- there's enough pure upper-body strength to push through technique flaws at times.

Cons: Has some pretty serious issues with leverage -- this showed up on his game tape, and was very obvious in Senior Bowl practices against dominant blockers. Comes off the snap too high far too often and loses a great deal of his forward power and momentum as a result. Can be bulled back and walled off in ways he shouldn't, given his size and athleticism. Doesn't yet have an array of useful and consistent hand moves, which leads to him wrestling with blockers at times when he should be disengaging. Falls for fake snap counts far too easily and will burst forward and back pre-snap. Still learning to diagnose more advanced run keys and gets in his own way sometimes.

What he brings to the team: Potential. Scary potential. As with most athletic marvels who still struggle with the finer points of the game, Ansah will need the help of his NFL team to make that transition smoothly and over time. He is frequently compared to New York Giants pass-rusher Jason Pierre-Paul -- not just because he has a similar build and potential explosive ability, but because Pierre-Paul was also a raw prospect coming out of South Florida. He spent one year there after two seasons in junior college, and the Giants worked him into one of the NFL's best defensive lines after selecting him with the 15th overall pick in 2010. Pierre-Paul played in all 16 games that first season, but didn't start a game until his second year, when he blew up with 16.5 sacks and his current well-deserved reputation as one of the toughest matchups in the game. Under a wise and patient coaching staff, Ansah could have the same career curve.

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The Miami Dolphins have acquired the No. 3 overall pick of the 2013 NFL draft from the Oakland Raiders and used that pick to select University of Oregon pass-rusher Dion Jordan.

In exchange for trading down, the Raiders have received the No. 12 overall pick as well as the first of Miami's two picks in the second-round of this year's draft, the No. 42 overall selection.

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The 6-foot-6, 248-pound Jordan played all over the place at Oregon and projected as either an outside linebacker or defensive end in the NFL. The Dolphins moved to a 4-3 defense in 2012 and Jordan, who was the No. 8 player on the "Shutdown 50", is expected to play defensive end in Kevin Coyle's system.

Miami's defense produced 42 sacks in 2012, the seventh-most total in the NFL. Jordan, who had 14.5 sacks and 29 tackles for a loss, brings a dynamic play-making presence, though he'll most likely begin his career as a pass-rush specialist, playing opposite Cameron Wake.

Upon the news that Miami had moved up to No. 3, the prevailing thought was that the Dolphins were going to select Oklahoma left tackle Lane Johnson, who ended up being the No. 4

After a trade with the Oakland Raiders, the Miami Dolphins have selected Oregon OLB Dion Jordan with the third overall pick in the 2013 NFL draft.

Pros: Creates a unique set of schematic opportunities in an NFL defense as a "moveable chess piece" -- Jordan can play end and "endbacker" as you'd expect, but he can also play at linebacker depth, and cover slot receivers in some very interesting ways. Amazing run-and-chase player for his size; will catch up to running backs going at full speed. Has a very unique ability to read, drop, and cover receivers and tight ends from inline or the slot. Shows legitimate coverage ability in the slot -- jams receivers at the line, and transitions decently from hip turn to downfield movement. Backs out in zone blitzes and zone drops to cover tight ends on the seam, and has the recovery speed to come back up and stop short-area plays. Actually does a credible job on man and zone coverage, which is really bizarre at his size -- looks like a really good mutant nickel cornerback at times.

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Cons: Leverage is a pretty serious issue on Jordan's game tape -- he gets blocked out far too easily if he isn't rushing from a wide slant. Still learning to use his upper-body strength. Gets too high off the snap. Doesn't have a bull-rush yet -- gets rocked back on power-blocks and needs to reset. Spin move needs a lot of work -- Jordan still struggles to keep his balance when trying to turn around blockers. Gets pushed out of the pocket against tackles when he can't match the momentum battle. Raw player who still struggles to keep his body under control at times.

What he brings to the team: An original skill set. Jordan doesn't really have a modern-day positional equivalent in the pros. There's an element of projection to Jordan's ultimate upside, but the potential is so tantalizing, and there's enough on tape to believe that he could be the best pure athlete in this draft class. He immediately adds many different dimensions to Miami's multiple defense.

Was it the right pick? Perhaps. Great kid and player, but this is very, very risky. The Dolphins still need to find a replacement for left tackle Jake Long, and if Jordan doesn't put up big numbers in his rookie season, it could be curtains for general manager Jeff Ireland, the guy who just drafted him.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have selected Texas A&M OT Luke Joeckel with the second overall pick in the 2013 NFL draft.

Pros: Has an effective kick-step in pass-protection -- comes off the ball at a slight angle and backs away, but isn't especially prone to inside moves. Sets back against edge rushers and makes it very difficult for them to get around in the pocket. Mirrors especially well to prevent rushers from getting around him near the end of the play. Not specifically built for lower-body power, but plays with a very wide base and outstanding fundamentals and rarely gets rocked back. Excellent drive blocker through the line and to the second level. Latches on to his target and forces the angle he wants. Pinches in to the tackle effectively and is able to establish good power to the side. Good cut-blocker who doesn't whiff when he aims and lunges. Seals the edge with consistency inside and outside.

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Cons: Not a great or agile mover in space -- takes a second to get his body moving on the run and could be factored out on extended downfield blocks. Needs to hit his target on point because he doesn't have a lot of lateral mobility upfield and in zone situations. Would be better in a quick-step offense; was often asked to take the inside rusher on blitzes to his side and let the outside man move in with the quarterback directed to hit his hot read. Needs work on chipping one defender and moving to the second -- that's more a function of scheme than an indictment of his abilities, but it's an issue on tape.

What he brings to the team: Immediate starter value and consistency. Joeckel isn't a flashy player by any means, but for a team with an offense very much in flux, he will set the edge right away, and could do it from either edge of the offensive line. Calling a draft prospect "safe" is generally seen as pejorative, as it implies a low ceiling or a player who has maxed out in his development. I believe that Luke Joeckel is the best kind of safe player -- the kind who will hit the field in the NFL and be an impact starter from the start.

Was it the right pick? Yes. There's a lot of defensive talent left on the board, but the Jags need a bookend for Eugene Monroe, and they now have it. This sets the team's new regime up to properly evaluate quarterback Blaine Gabbert for one more season with an eye to 2014.

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In the high school class of 2009, Rivals.com ranked 95 offensive tackles. Eric Fisher wasn't one of them.

On Thursday night, he was the first overall selection of the NFL draft, by the Kansas City Chiefs.

Fisher was a two-star, unranked recruit. He was a skinny offensive tackle (Rivals listed him at 260 pounds, but Fisher said he was 230) who had scholarship offers from Central Michigan and Eastern Michigan, and that's it. He said at the combine he talked to Michigan State and Purdue about walking on and "neither of them really wanted anything to do with me."

He played in the MAC, which has never had a player drafted higher than No. 7 overall, the spot Marshall quarterback Byron Leftwich was selected. Every football fan knew about Andrew Luck, Cam Newton, Sam Bradford and Matthew Stafford before they were top overall picks. How many of you have ever seen Fisher play a game? OK, Central Michigan fans can put your hands down. Fans of other MAC teams and everyone who was snowed in when CMU played in the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl last December can too. Yep, not too many of you.

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Most top NFL picks are stars well before they're drafted. Fisher might have been able to walk through Times Square to the draft and not be recognized.

The last small school non-quarterback to go first overall was Ed "Too Tall" Jones of Tennessee State in 1974. Only three other offensive linemen have ever gone first overall in the NFL draft, and they went to football factories USC, Ohio State and Michigan.

There was no way to see this coming years ago when Fisher was ignored by almost every FBS school. There was no way of seeing it coming a little more than a year ago when he was just a third-team all-MAC selection as a junior. It didn't seem possible when he failed to make even one first-team All-American squad as a senior, though that was mostly because few voters knew about him.

In many ways Fisher, who couldn't get a Big Ten team to show interest in him as a walk-on, is the most unique first overall pick in NFL draft history.

"Hey, it doesn’t matter where you start, it’s where you end up," Fisher said at the combine. "That’s a big thing I take to heart."

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The Kansas City Chiefs have selected Central Michigan offensive tackle Eric Fisher with the first overall pick in the 2013 NFL draft.

Pros: Ideal build for a do-it-all tackle -- long arms, powerful upper body, muscular lower body, and the flexibility to employ outstanding leverage. Comes off the snap extending his arms, driving his defender, and leading with a nasty attitude. Quick kick-step allows him to step with speed rushers. Plays with a dominating personality -- developing a reputation as a bad-ass, and he wants to perpetuate it. Gets his feet down in a wide base and can absolutely envelop defenders. High percentage of knockdown blocks for his size, even against better teams. Gets under pads and comes up at an angle. Can be rocked back at times by bigger opponents, but re-sets with quickness and excellent technique.

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Cons: Fisher could use come finishing work on his back-step in pass protection -- while he comes off the ball very quickly, he isn't as consistently smooth through the turn as you'd like and he'll lose guys who can dip-and-rip around him. Tends to shuffle when he should create a smoother arc. Will jab and push at the end of plays. Has a clear chip on his shoulder and a nasty streak, which is great as long as he keeps it under control. Tends to come up too high at times and can be beaten by pure leverage bull-rushers. Doesn't always hit his target in space. Strength of competition will be an issue for some.

What he brings to the team: Immediately, Fisher gives Andy Reid the kind of athletic, nasty tackle he always preferred in his years with the Philadelphia Eagles. The pick allows the Chiefs to either trade Branden Albert, or move him to right tackle, and sets their balanced offense up very well.

Was it the right pick? Without question. Backside protection is going to be an issue for the Chiefs as Albert has expressed his displeasure with his current situaiton. Fisher is the best overall player in this draft class, and he's still got a chip on his shoulder from the days when he was ignored by the Big 10 when he was a high-school recruit.