NFL Re-Draft 2011

Re-Draft Selection: Jack Ikegwuonu, DB, Wisconsin

Tampa's secondary is aging and need to begin to add some youth to replace their fading All-Pro's.

Ikegwuonu's stock fell dramatically, from a potential first round pick to perhaps a priority free agent.  This plunge is in part to the fact he tore his ACL in January after declaring for the Draft and some of his off the field arrests that will cause teams to shy away from a player like Ikegwuonu with tremendous upside. 

He will mostly likely have to sit out the '08 season, but after three years and a switch to safety, Ikegwuonu will become one of the most feared hitter's in the NFL and highly revered for his coverage skills, I look for him to lead the league in fines and suspensions (for on-the-field conduct).

21. Washington Redskins

Re-Draft Selection: Jordan Dizon, OLB, Colorado

Rocky McIntosh tore his ACL and his MCL and the Redskins need someone to fill his shoes until he recovers.

Dizon was a tackling machine at Colorado. He may not be the flashiest player or the most athletic, but I envision him being a solid NFL Pro. He should consistently lead his team in tackles every season.

22. Dallas Cowboys

Re-Draft Selection: Eddie Royal, WR, Virginia Tech

Terry Glenn and Terrell Owens aren't getting any younger and the need to develop a wide receiver for Tony Romo to throw to will become more dire as time progresses.

Royal, has the strength and speed to become a dynamic complementary receiver.  I don't envision him ever being the number 1 guy, but I see his career being similar to the likes of John Taylor and Alvin Harper who were always second banana but feared in their own regard.

Royal reminds me alot of former Dolphins receiver Mark Duper.

23. Pittsburgh Steelers

Re-Draft Selection: Jonathan Stewart, RB, Oregon

The Steelers need to get back to what they do best and that is pound the football inside with the running game to set up the pass.  Willie Parker is a good NFL back, but they need someone who can run between the tackles and get the tough yards.

Stewart, may never become the superstar that some have predicted,he should become a reliable NFL starter.  He would be a perfect fit in Pittsburgh where he could soften up the defense for Big Ben, giving him time to air it out to Santonio Holmes, who by 2011 is the most feared receiver in all of football.

24. Tennessee Titans

Re-Draft Selection: Mario Manningham, WR, Michigan

If the Titans don't get Vince Young any help on the outside, team's will continue to play 8 man fronts against him, daring him to run and pressuring him into forcing throws into tight spots.

Manningham's slow 40 time at the combine and his admission that he lied about marijuana use will hurt his stock this Saturday. 

That's too bad, because I watched a guy who could take over a game in college, I think he can do much of the same in the Pros.  Manningham will be named to a few Pro-Bowl's until he comes down with a case of the "Me-shawn," and ends up playing for 3 teams in 5 years.

25. Seattle Seahawks

Re-Draft Selection: Matt Forte, RB, Tulane

After ridding themselves of the "Tin-Man" and his contract, the Seahawks need to look to the future in terms of their ground game.  Julius Jones will not be the answer.

Matt Forte, reminds me a little of Jamal Lewis when I watched him play last season at Tulane.  While I don't believe he is going to have the same career trajectory of Lewis, he should make an immediate impact on the team that selects him. 

The words "underrated" and "Matt Forte" will come up alot during his NFL career, I envision he will play a key role in the success of any post-season contending team.

26. Jacksonville Jaguars

Re-Draft Selection: Andre Fluellen, DT, Florida St.

With the departure of Marcus Stroud, the Jags need somebody in the middle to partner up with John Henderson in hopes of dominating the very competitive AFC South.

I have watched FSU play a handful of times over the past few years and Andre Fluellen was somebody who could take over a game and disrupt an entire offensive game plan. 

While his lack of size, may hinder him from taking over games at the next level, Fluellen should become a positive contributor to any D-Line rotation.

27. San Diego Chargers

Re-Draft Selection: Kenny Phillips, SS, Miami (Fla)

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