There are a few guys who slipped big time in the draft so far. There have also been several surprises including how under-valued the running back position has become in the NFL. Only seven rushers have heard their name called through the first three rounds. Just as many quarterbacks have been selected. The wide receiver position has almost doubled the amount of running backs selected, showing which direction the league has definitely moved to.
Guys at multiple positions are still holding out hope they are drafted as one of the 158 remaining new hires during day three of the NFL draft.
Here’s a look at some potential landing spots of unclaimed applicants.
QB Kirk Cousins – Michigan State
Philadelphia was a possible landing spot for Cousins. Denver would have been a good match as well. Buffalo needs a backup and Kansas City needs a young arm as well.
Best guess
105 – Buffalo Bills 107 – Kansas City Chiefs 110 – San Diego Chargers
RB Lamar Miller – Miami (FL)
I’m a little shocked Miller is still on the board. For a back who has speed and balance, I would have thought he wouldn’t last until Saturday of the draft. Whoever decides to select Miller will get someone who can carry effectively at least 240 times a year the next few seasons.
Best guess
102 or 109 – Washington Redskins 116 – Cincinnati Bengals 119 – Pittsburgh Steelers 123 – Green Bay Packers
RB Chris Polk – Washington
Another under-appreciated back so far. If a team is shopping for a running back in the fourth round and pass on Lamar Miller, Chris Polk should get the call.
Best guess
102 or 109 – Washington Redskins 116 – Cincinnati Bengals 119 – Pittsburgh Steelers 123 – Green Bay Packers
WR Chris Givens – Wake Forest
A speedy record-setting receiver who should go early on Saturday. Would look good in Minnesota if he lasts that long.
Best guess
98 – Baltimore Ravens 101 – Denver Broncos 103 – Miami Dolphins 118 – Minnesota Vikings
WR Greg Childs – Arkansas
All three of the Hogs wide receivers are still on the board. Childs may translate to the best pro, but could be the third Arkansas receiver taken this year. If someone doesn’t roll the dice on Childs in the fourth, I think he’s gone somewhere in the fifth.
Best guess
143 – Carolina Panthers 149 – San Diego Chargers 159 – Pittsburgh Steelers
TE Orson Charles – Georgia
Charles could fit the mold of a former tight end in a Peyton Manning offense. Would also look good in a Gary Kubiak offense.
Best guess
99 – Houston Texans 101 – Denver Broncos 111 – Chicago Bears
OT Bobby Massie – Ole Miss
Massie must have interviewed worse than Brennan and Dale in Step Brothers. If you recall the scene with Seth Rogen there is a team symbol of an NFL franchise in the background. If he continues to fall, why not?
Best guess
96 – St. Louis Rams 99 – Houston Texans 129 – Oakland Raiders
DT Alameda Ta’amu – Washington
Ta’amu almost has to go in the fourth. Could start next year.
Best guess
102 – Washington Redskins 104 – Carolina Panthers 118 – Minnesota Vikings 119 – Pittsburgh Steelers
OLB Ronnell Lewis – Oklahoma
Lewis can pass-rush and judging by where Bruce Irvin was drafted, one would have thought outside linebackers would have went in a hurry.
Best guess
105 – Buffalo Bills 112 – Arizona Cardinals 117 – Detroit Lions
CB Brandon Boykin – Georgia
Possibly the best cover-corner left on the board who can also return kicks.
Best guess
100 – Cleveland Browns 101 – Denver Broncos 111 – Chicago Bears
CB Ron Brooks – LSU
The other LSU corner can play and has speed at his disposal.
Best guess
99 – Houston Texans 106 – Seattle Seahawks 111 – Chicago Bears 115 – Tennessee Titans
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