If DE/LB
Vernon Gholston adapts to multiple-front
scheme, they've got a pass-rusher. Then
a deal with Green Bay at the bottom of
the first round brings TE Dustin Keller,
which should help the QB, Ainge could
develop in the future, but is not NFL
ready now.
Overall Grade: C
Round
Pick
Player
Position
School
1
6
Vernon Gholston
DE/LB
Ohio State
HEIGHT:
6-4 WEIGHT: 264
The Jets want to
put some pressure on quarterbacks and Gholston is
jut the guy to do it. The Patriots would love to
have Gholston so this stops them as well
Notes:
Was second in the Big Ten and tied
for third nationally with 14 sacks. He tends to
disappear at times, though, and was completely
invisible in the championship game.
Video:
Ohio
State's Vernon Gholston was a finalist for
the award given to college football's
top defensive end
1
30
Dustin Keller
TE
Purdue
HEIGHT:
6-4 WEIGHT: 240
Keller is the best tight
end in football, however, that doesn't
mean he is the next Tony Gonzalez. He
began his college career as a wide out
and transitioned to TE. He hasn't learned
to be an effective blocker yet, but will
thrive in the right system catching the
ball, he can even play some slot.
Video:
The most athletic player in the draft.
6’3, 250 pounds, 38 inch vertical (from
the NFL Combine), 41 inch vertical on
pro day, 4.53 second 40 yard dash
HEIGHT:
6-4 WEIGHT: 240