Pick by Pick Analysis and Grades-Round 5

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5/132: STL-Michael Hoomanawanui-TE-Illinois: Not a receiving threat, but is an exceptional blocker. Could become the next Brandon Manumaleuna, which is nothing to scoff at in round 5
GRADE: B

5/133: SEA-Kam Chancellor-S-VT: Huge safety (6'3" 231). Will be solid in run support but struggle in the coverage. Could be a steal if he is used only as a box safety or switches to linebacker.
GRADE: A-

5/134: PHI-Ricky Sapp-DE-Clemson: Could be the best out of all three DE's the Eagles drafted. Great value. An explosive pass rusher whose only real concern is knee trouble. If he can avoid injury at the next level, he could be a star.
GRADE: A

5/135: ATL-Dominique Franks-CB-OU: Pretty good pick, but not great. Franks can contribute in the return game, and projects to be a decent nickel corner or low-end #2 CB.
GRADE: B

5/136: KC-Kendrick Lewis-S-Ole Miss: Was fairly productive in college, but lacks the size and athleticism to be much more than a backup safety/special teamer in the NFL.
GRADE: C

5/137: DEN-Perrish Cox-CB-OkSt: Cox fills the Broncos need for corner depth and gives them a potentially dynamic return man as well. Terrific pick, as Cox easily could have been selected 2 or 3 rounds earlier.
GRADE: A

5/138: OAK-Walter McFadden-CB-Auburn: Fills a need, but I think more talented corners came off the board later.
GRADE: C+

5/139: NYJ-John Conner-FB-Kentucky: One of, if not the best blocking FBs in the draft. This pick will be underrated by some, but is very important. Shonn Greene needs a fullback to run behind, and Tony Richardson won't be around forever.
GRADE: B+

5/140: BUF-Edward Wang-OT-VT: Wang, a converted TE, is an athletic tackle who could potentially move to the left tackle position. Can't believe it took the Bills so long to upgrade the O-line.
GRADE: B+

5/141: CHI-Josh Moore-CB-K-State: A reach. I didn't have Moore getting drafted at all, and he doesn't really fit the Bears tendency to draft bigger, more physical corners.
GRADE: C

5/142: KC-Cameron Sheffield-OLB-Troy: Showed a knack for getting to the QB in college (12 sacks in the last 2 years), but ran very poorly at the combine (4.90 at 257 pounds). Good value in round 5 though.
GRADE: B+

5/143: JAX-Larry Hart-OLB-C.Ark: Undersized, but had 21.5 sacks in the last 2 years. Played in the lower college ranks, so competition concerns abound.
GRADE: C-

5/144: HOU-Sherrick McManis-CB-NW: A lingering quad injury pushed his stock down to the 7th round area, but the Texans still decided to pull the trigger on him here. Filling a need at corner is good, but they should have done it with a better corner.
GRADE: C-

5/145: MIA-Nolan Carroll-CB-Maryland: The Dolphins loaded up at corner last year, didn't have a need for it here, and reached big time to select Carroll. I would have went with an insurance RB for when Ronnie Brown gets injured and to replace Ricky Williams in a year or two.
GRADE: D+

5/146: SD-Cam Thomas-NT-UNC: Thomas was a second round prospect who put in a solid senior season, Senior Bowl, and combine performance, and he fills a huge need in the wake of the Jamal Williams release.
GRADE: A+

5/147: NYG-Mitch Petrus-OG-ARK: The Giants O-line wasn't as solid as it had been in recent years, and Mich Petrus is a good value here.
GRADE: B+

5/148: TEN-Robert Johnson-S-Utah: Johnson struggled a bit with injuries early in his career, but showed what he is capable when healthy as a senior, registering 6 interceptions. The Titans really struggled against the pass last year, so any DB additions are welcomed.
GRADE: A-

5/149: STL-Hall Davis-DE-ULL: Pretty good DE product. Good size at 6'4" 271, so could end up being a solid run stuffer.
GRADE: B-

5/150: NE-Zoltan Mesko-P-MICH: The Pats haven't had a consistently good punter in years. Mesko has the best leg in the class by far, and should be able to combat the winds of Gilette Stadium.
GRADE: B+

5/151: PIT-Chris Scott-OG/OT-TENN: A big lineman who will probably kick inside to guard for the Steelers. Fills a need and will provide solid depth.
GRADE: B+

5/152: CIN-Otis Hudson-OT/OG-E.Ill: Good athlete, but is very raw. I have my doubts if he will pan out though.
GRADE: C

5/153: JAX-Austen Lane-DE-Murray St: Has good size, and was very productive at Murray State last year, registering 11 sacks. Still, that was at Murray State, against players who for the most part couldn't even think of sniffing the NFL. I think he projects as more of a run stopper in the NFL, which isn't what the Jags need.
GRADE: C-

5/154: GB-Andrew Quarless-TE-Penn St: Quarless is a very talented tight end, but hardly ever gives 100%. He's not a hard worker, but his talent is too good to pass up here.
GRADE: B

5/155: ARI-John Skelton-QB-Fordham: Skelton has a cannon for an arm, and has decent accuracy to boot. A project, but could end up as a starter if given the chance to develop.
GRADE: A-

5/156: BAL-David Reed-WR-Utah: Could eventually fill in as a slot receiver, which the Ravens lack.
GRADE: B-

5/157: BAL-Arthur Jones-DE/DT-SYR: Good height and build for a 3-4 DE. No denying his talent, but effort and injury concerns knocked him down a few rounds.
GRADE: B+

5/158: NO-Matt Tennant-C-BC: One of the top few centers in the draft. Tennant should take over some spot on the line within the next couple of years, and play very successfully when he does.
GRADE: A-

5/159: PHI-Riley Cooper-WR-Florida: Nice size and athletic ability for a receiver, but has yet to put it all together. That could be because the QB at Florida couldn't throw a spiral, or a very accurate pass outside the numbers or more than 10 yards down the field. We'll see if it was the QB or Cooper himself to blame for his perceived lack of solid hands.
GRADE: B+

5/160: CLE-Larry Asante-S-NEB: Played very well, both against the run and pass, as a senior. A little slow at the Combine, which dropped his stock, but his tape doesn't lie. Very good value.
GRADE: B

5/161: MIN-Chris Degeare-OG/OT-WAKE: A big guard at 325 pounds, but he doesn't look very skilled as a blocker on film. Wasted pick in my eyes, as I thought there were several better offensive linemen at this point.
GRADE: D+

5/162: IND-Brody Eldridge-TE/OL-OU: I like this pick. Eldridge is the best blocking TE in the 2010 class. At only 260ish pounds, he started multiple games on the line throughout his OU career, starting games at center and guard in addition to tight end. Could redshirt for a few years to bulk up and play an interior lineman position, or stay as a blocking TE.
GRADE: B

5/163: MIA-Reshad Jones-S-Georgia: Fills a need, was selected 2+ rounds later than he should have been, productive in college. Yup, Parcells gets an A for this one.
GRADE: A

5/164: PIT-Crezdon Butler-CB-Clemson: The Steelers needed a corner or two in this draft, and fill the need when selecting Butler. Good size and athleticism, but isn't a very experienced Cover 2 corner.
GRADE: B

5/165: ATL-Kerry Meier-WR-Kansas: A big possession receiver with limited athletic ability. Meier knows how to get open though and has solid hands, so he could pan out.
GRADE: C+

5/166: PIT-Stevenson Sylvester-ILB-UTAH: Not a good fit at any LB position in the 3-4, so he'll have to make contributions on special teams.
GRADE: C

5/167: MIN-Nathan Triplett-ILB-Minnesota: Not a great prospect, even in round 5. Has the size to contribute on run downs though if he makes the team.
GRADE: C

5/168: SD-Jonathan Crompton-QB-TENN: The Chargers needed another developmental QB after trading Charlie Whitehurst this offseason. Has the tools to be a future starter, and played exceptionally well in 9 (or so) games his senior season. Trouble is, after being highly recruited out of high school, the last 9 (or so) games of his senior season were the only really good games of his college career.
GRADE: B-

5/169: GB-Marshall Newhouse-OG-TCU: The Packers O-line needed some serious depth, and they grab a player I had a round 2 grade on here. Can play both guard positions, and possibly RT in the NFL. Love this pick to close out the 5th round.
GRADE: A+