Round 6, Pick 185 - 189

185.)  Seattle Seahawks
Anthony McCoy, TE, USC

Ht: 6' 4" Wt: 259

EMQB’s analysis on the pick:  The reason why McCoy dropped as low as he did is he is neither an explosive blocker or down field pass catching threat.  He's reunited with Pete Carroll, and there is the possibility that Carroll has a defined role in mind for McCoy.  

Lindy’s Sports scouting report:  Scouts will disregard McCoy’s gaudy 20.8 yards per reception in 2009, as he simply lacks the agility and straight-line speed to be a consistent game-breaker.  He does rank among the position’s better inline blockers, but McCoy will have to interview will to prove his willingness to work hard if he wants to earn a top 64 grade.

  

186.)  Cleveland Browns
Clifton Geathers, DE, South Carolina
Ht: 6' 7" Wt: 299 

EMQB’s analysis on the pick:  A perfect prospect for a 3-4 defensive end, Geathers needs to gain functional strength to develop into a possible starter in the NFL.  Players of his size are rare and that makes him a good value at this point in the draft.  

Pro Football Weekly’s scouting report:   A big, raw base end who is still figuring it out and will take some time to adapt to the speed and complexity of the NFL game. Developmental prospect with a chance to become a functional pro once he fills out his frame but always could be at a natural leverage disadvantage.

NFL projection: Fourth- to fifth-round pick.

187.)  Houston Texans
Shelley Smith, OG, Colorado State 

Ht: 6' 3" Wt: 300

EMQB’s analysis on the pick:  Smith is a prototypical zone-blocking guard that most teams overlook because of a lack of power and size.  Smith has an opportunity to latch on to the Texans as a back up.  

Pro Football Weekly’s scouting report:   A weak-side pulling guard and solid pass protector with enough athletic ability to develop into a functional backup guard in a zone-blocking scheme.

NFL projection: Fifth- to sixth-round pick.

188.)  Pittsburgh Steelers
Jonathan Dwyer, RB, Georgia Tech
Ht: 5' 11" Wt: 229

EMQB’s analysis on the pick:  Dwyer was once thought of as a first-round prospect; however, he slipped because of weight issues and questions on if his skills translate to the NFL.  Pittsburgh is an excellent situation for him because he can learn the pro-style offense and possibly share carries.

Lindy’s Sports scouting report:  Among the most intriguing all-around backs in this draft, “Diesel’s” bulk, strength and surprising elusiveness made mincemeat of the ACC.  Teams will have to judge whether his production was enhanced by coach Paul Johnson’s unique offense, but considering the effectiveness Dwyer showed as a true freshman in former coach Chan Galley’s pro-style offense, their questions might be answered in the film room. 

189.)  St. Louis Rams
Eugene Sims, DE, West Texas AM
Ht: 6' 5" Wt:  240 

EMQB’s analysis on the pick:  Another undersized defensive end prospect who needs to get stronger to compete at the NFL level, Sims dominated the Division II level.  Raw in his technique, he will need NFL coaching and patience in order to achieve his maximum potential.

Pro Football Weekly 2010 Draft Preview available @ http://www.pfwstore.com/detail.aspx?ID=695

GM Jr. 2010 Draft Guide available @ http://gmjrnfldraft.com/

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

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