Round 7, Pick 208 - 212

208.)  New England Patriots 
Thomas Welch, OL, Vanderbilt

Ht: 6' 6" Wt: 307

EMQB’s analysis on the pick:  The Patriots continue to stock up on athletic players with big upside.  Welch is a developmental prospect and will need the patience and coaching that the team can offer.  

Pro Football Weekly’s scouting report:   Converted tight end who is still very raw and learning the position and has not yet learned to carry all the weight he has put on in a short time. Has a chance to earn a spot as a backup swing tackle in a zone-slide protection scheme and has some upside to continue developing with physical maturity.

NFL projection: Free agent.

209.)  Buffalo Bills

Levi Brown, QB, Troy

Ht: 6’ 3 ½” Wt: 229

EMQB’s analysis on the pick:  Brown's physical makeup may limit him, but his intangibles should allow him to stick around the league.  Buffalo is a good starting point because of current inconsistent quarterback play.

Pro Football Weekly’s scouting report: Has an intriguing mental makeup to develop as a backup and could blossom under the tutelage of an experienced offensive mind capable of harnessing his mechanics. Toughness, intelligence and competitiveness are all pluses worth noting that could allow him to exceed expectations.

NFL projection: Mid-to-late draftable pick.

Lindy’s Sports scouting report: Brown’s size and production is certainly enough to intrigue teams in the later rounds.  He’ll need time to develop, as much of his production at Troy was influenced by the spread offense and the number of passes he attempted – including 504 in 2009.

210.)  Tampa Bay Bucs 

Cody Grimm, LB, Virginia Tech

Ht: 5' 10" Wt: 203

EMQB’s analysis on the pick:  An undersized, special teamer:  you have to root for a guy like Grimm, who gives a 100% on every play.  

Pro Football Weekly’s scouting report:  Instinctive, overachieving, productive collegiate outside linebacker who plays with a walk-on’s mentality and projects to strong safety in the pros, though his greatest value will come on special teams. Has potential to stick as a core special-teams player.

NFL projection: Priority free agent.

211.)  St. Louis Rams

Marquis Johnson, DB, Alabama

Ht: 5' 10" Wt: 192

EMQB’s analysis on the pick:  Alabama's nickel corner, Johnson will probably fulfill the same role in the NFL.  Not blessed with great speed, Johnson makes up for it with intelligence and sound technique.  

212.)  Miami Dolphins

Chris McCoy, DL, Middle Tennessee State

 Ht: 6' 4" Wt: 244

EMQB’s analysis on the pick:  McCoy will be converted by the Dolphins to a 3-4 outside linebacker and given a chance to develop as a pass rusher.  

Pro Football Weekly’s scouting report:   Had a solid showing after being added late to the East-West Shrine Game and has intriguing measurables to warrant developing as an edge rusher or projected rush linebacker.

NFL projection: Priority free agent.

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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