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May 2, 2011

NFC East Draft Grades

Dallas Cowboys Grade: B
Best Pick: Round 2 Bruce Carter OLB North Carolina

I like the pick of Smith in round one they needed to sure up their O-line. Carter in my opinion, was their best pick, he's a fast LB, more suited to play inside in the 3-4, needs to bulk up a little more but was always around the ball and should be an immediate factor in Dallas. Also, DeMarco Murray should be a very good 3rd down back for the Boys. 

New York Giants Grade: A-
Best Pick: Prince Amukamara CB Nebraska

As usual, the Giants had an excellent draft. Amukamara will improve the secondary from day one and could turn into a huge difference maker. It's a little bit of a gamble taking Austin, but the Giants have had success with guys like him. I love the picks of Greg Jones (LB) and Da'Rel Scott (RB). Jones will be a starter in the NFL, he is tackling machine, and Scott could end up being a factor in the running game.

Philadelphia Eagles Grade: B-
Best Pick: Jaiquawn Jarrett S Temple

The pick of Danny Watkins was somewhat questionable, with guys like Derrick Sherrod and Gabe Carimi still on the board, but he's a versatile guy who will help them. I'm big on Jaiquawn Jarrett, he's a guy who even at small school Temple jumps off the film, is a very smart and instinctive player. Their last pick of Stanley Havili could turn out to be their best in the long run. The Eagles really missed Leonard Weaver last season, and Havili is in the same mold and is a very good receiver out of the backfield.

Washington Redskins Grade: B+
Best Pick: Leonard Hankerson WR Miami (FL)

Ryan Kerrigan was a very nice pick in the first round and should help their abysmal pass rush. My guy here is Leonard Hankerson, yes he's a Hurricane. The guy put up huge numbers while having Jacory Harris throwing to him...and looked like the best offensive player in the whole senior bowl. Evan Royster is a Mike Shanahan type back who could become one of those unheralded picks to become a star. I also like Markus White, he played DE at florida state, but will project as a 3-4 OLB. He's got the athleticism to do it.

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