Round 2, Pick 53 - New England Patriots - Jermaine Cunningham

Jermaine Cunningham, DE, Florida

Ht: 6’ 3 3/8” Wt: 266

EMQB’s analysis on the pick:  The Patriots are in dire need of pass rushing help.  Cunningham could step in and be a situational pass rusher either from the outside linebacker position or play defensive end on third down. 

Pro Football Weekly’s scouting report: Played on very talented defensive lines during his time in Gainesville and lacks outstanding traits. Could be tried as a rush linebacker in a “30” front, but might fit more comfortably playing over the tight end in a one-gap scheme.

NFL projection: Mid-round pick.

Lindy’s Sports scouting report:  It might not happen until the middle rounds, but Cunningham will get his chance to reverse the Florida trend of producing highly touted pass rushers, such as Derrick Harvey and Jarvis Moss, who have disappointed in the NFL. 

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Lindy’s Sports 2010 Draft Guide available @http://www.lindyssports.com/product.php?cn=332

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