Pick by Pick Analysis and Grades-Round 4

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4/99: STL-Mardy Gilyard-WR-Cincinnati: Gilyard is a very talented receiver who has the ability to stretch the defense for Sam Bradford. The Rams needed to get additional weapons for their new franchise QB, and they succeed in doing so here.
GRADE: A-

4/100: MIN-Everson Griffen-DE-USC: Outstanding value pick by the Vikings here. Griffen is one of the most talented players in the entire draft, and was clearly the best overall prospect left. The Vikings grab a player with the 100th pick that was projected by some to go as high as 16th overall to the Titans. The Vikings didn't really need a DE at this juncture, but Griffen was too talented to pass up here, and the Vikings don't really have many needs, and could have gotten a major steal.
GRADE: A+

4/101: TB-Mike Williams-WR-SYR: Interesting pick. Williams is a first or second round prospect in terms of talent alone, but he quit on his team mid-season last year. Hopefully with a paycheck involved, and no school to be "burdened" by, Williams will be able to actually give a crap about his team. If he pans out, the Bucs could be set at WR for the next 10 years.
GRADE: B

4/102: HOU-Darryl Sharpton-ILB-Miami: Sharpton is a decent player, but he doesn't fill a need. I would have gone with a WR or safety at this juncture.
GRADE: B-

4/103: WAS-Perry Riley-OLB-LSU: If the 'Skins were still running a 4-3, this pick would have graded out about 2 letters higher, but Riley is a very poor fit for the 3-4. If the Redskins were looking for a pass rusher, they could have picked Thaddeus Gibson or Eric Norwood, or could have selected Phillip Dillard as an inside linebacker.
GRADE: D+

4/104: TEN-Alterraun Verner-CB-UCLA: Verner is a decent corner who really fills a need for the Titans. Solid pick.
GRADE: B

4/105: Travis Lindley-CB-Kentucky: The Eagles really needed a corner after trading Sheldon Brown, but Lindley's stock has plummeted this season after terrible play, and poor draft season performances.
GRADE: C+

4/106: OAK-Bruce Campbell-OT-Maryland: Great, great pick. Many had the Raiders selecting this workout warrior in the first round, but smartly (can't believe I typed that non-jokingly) they waited until a round or two after Campbell should have gone. He's very raw, but has shown enormous promise and potential. Could be their LT of the next decade after sitting for a year or two to work on technique.
GRADE: A+

4/107: BUF-Marcus Easley-WR-UCONN: A project, but has good size, speed, and decent hands. May take a while to develop into a solid WR, but its not like the Bills are going to be good for a few years anyway.
GRADE: B

4/108: OAK-Jacoby Ford-WR-Clemson: Another solid pick by Oakland. Ford fits the Raider wishlist of an athletic freak (4.27 40), but presents very good value here. Will eventually help at receiver, but will contribute greatly in the return game-both punt and kick-immediately.
GRADE: B+

4/109: CHI-Coorey Wooten-DE-NW: Was dominant before his knee surgery after his junior year (16.5 TFL, 10 sacks), and struggled a bit his senior year, in comparison. Still, he is great against the run, and being another year removed from knee surgery should help him regain his pass-rushing form.
GRADE: B+

4/110: SD-Darrell Stuckey-S-Kansas: Stuckey is a very good value here, and could push the incumbents in front of him. Special teams ace this year, starter the next.
GRADE: A-

4/111: SEA-Walter Thurmond-CB-ORE: Thurmond will help provide quality depth for the Seahawks struggling secondary, but he is extremely injury prone.
GRADE: B-

4/112: NYJ-Joe McKnight-RB-USC: Was supposed to be the "Next Reggie Bush" at USC, but never amounted to anything close to that type of production. If McKnight came from another school, I doubt he would have even be drafted. All-hype player, but he fills a need as a speed back.
GRADE: C+

4/113: NE-Aaron Hernandez-TE-Florida: The Patriots had made it a goal this offseason to surround Tom Brady with more weapons, and they continue to accomplish that goal here. I know they took Gronkowski earlier, but Hernandez is a very different type of TE. They will be able to use him in a number of ways, including H-back, traditional TE, slot receiver, out wide, fullback, and elsewhere.
GRADE: A

4/114: BAL-Dennis Pitta-TE-BYU: The Ravens' second TE pick makes less sense to me than the Patriots does, because I'm not sure either Pitta or Ed Dickson is as versatile as Aaron Hernandez, and therefore it will be harder to get both on the field to help as much as possible. Still, Pitta presented good value here, and provides insurance in case Dickson busts.
GRADE: B-

4/115: NYG-Phillip Dillard-ILB-NEB: More athletic than you would expect when watching him on film. Has a good nose for the football, and a typical Nebraska player's motor (excellent). Solid pick.
GRADE: B

4/116: PIT-Thaddeus Gibson-OLB-Ohio St: Good value, and a potentially solid pick as a 3-4 rush LB. Still, 2 rush LBs before a single corner is questionable in my opinion.
GRADE: B

4/117: ATL-Joseph Hawley-OG/C-UNLV: Fills a need at center, but there were better center prospects on the board.
GRADE: C+

4/118: HOU-Garrett Graham-TE-WISC: The Texans have had success with another receiving TE from Wisconsin, so they dip into that pool again. I think Graham could be a very productive TE who they can move around the field, but Owen Daniels already is that, and so is their 5th round pick from last year, James Casey.
GRADE: B

4/119: MIA-AJ Edds-ILB-Iowa: A tough and gritty player who played outside in college, but will have to kick inside for the Dolphins 3-4. Could be solid, but I see Edds as a much better 4-3 strongside LB than at any LB spot in a 3-4.
GRADE: C+

4/120: CIN-Geno Atkins-DT-Georgia: A physically gifted player (4.75 40 at 293 pounds, 34 BP reps) but definitely underachieved in college, and started only 3 games his senior year. Still, he showed what he is capable of at the Senior Bowl, making 1st round guard Mike Iupati look silly all week. Serious concerns about his effort and work ethic though.
GRADE: B+

4/121: PHI-Keenan Clayton-OLB-OU: An undersized (229 pounds) but speedy (4.57 40) converted safety, Clayton fills a need, but is questionable value here.
GRADE: C

4/122: PHI-Mike Kafka-QB-NW: The Eagles needed a developmental QB in case Kevin Kolb falters, and they get a solid one here. Kafka has really good intangibles, coupled with a solid arm and accuracy.
GRADE: B+

4/123: NO-Al Woods-DT-LSU: Was thought to be the heir to Glenn Dorsey at LSU, but never quite played up to his potential. Still, he is a very intriguing pick for the Saints, and could potentially form a dominant DT duo with Sedrick Ellis.
GRADE: A-

4/124: CAR-Eric Norwood-LB/DE-S. Carolina: Probably a bit undersized to play DE in the NFL, and is probably a better fit in the 3-4, but Norwood was far too good of a value to pass up here. GRADE:A-

4/125: PHI-Clay Harbor-TE/FB-Missouri State: Could be a key cog to the Eagles offense next year. Is skilled enough to be used in multiple different positions right away. What keeps him out of the "A" grade range is the fact that the Eagles still haven't addressed the O-line.
GRADE: B+

4/126: DAL-Akwasi Owusa-Ansah-CB/S-IUP: Owusa-Ansah stock had been rising all draft season, until a knee injury set him back some. Provided very good tape (albeit at IUP) and showed his top-notch athleticism. The Cowboys won't really need him in the secondary until next year, but "AOA" should be able to contribute immediately in both punt and kick returning.
GRADE: A

4/127: SEA-EJ Wilson-DE-UNC: More of a run-stuffer than pass-rusher. Fills a need, but was considered a 6th or 7th round prospect.
GRADE: C

4/128: DET-Jason Fox-OT-Miami: Terrific pick. Fox was a 4 year starter at Miami who could have been a 1st round pick had it not been for an irregular heartbeat and knee injury this year. If he stays healthy, and the irregular heartbeat was a one-time thing, Detroit could have stolen a franchise LT here.
GRADE: A

4/129: IND-Jacques McClendon-OG-TENN: I never want to doubt Bill Polian, who has made so many picks that seemed questionable during the draft, but pan out and become great players, but I have a hard time seeing a positive with this pick. McClendon was a borderline draftable player by most teams, and could struggle to catch on with the Colts.
GRADE: C

4/130: O'Brien Schofield-OLB-Wisconsin: Had he not torn his ACL at the Senior Bowl, he probably would have gone in the first 2 or 3 rounds. The Cardinals won't need this undersized pass-rushing demon (12 sacks last year in the Big Ten at 237 pounds) until 2011 anyway, which should give him more than enough time to recover, and hopefully bulk up.
GRADE: B+

4/131: CIN-Roddrick Muckelroy-LB-Texas: Never got much publicity during his Longhorn tenure playing along with so many other talented defenders during his career. Muckelroy can be utilized at all of the LB positions (even rush LB occasionally) even though his versatility wasn't on display often in college. Great depth/ST pick at the very least.
GRADE: B