Grading the 2005 NFL Draft: AFC East

Chris Maier by Scribe Written on June 23, 2008
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On Current Roster: Four

Projected Starters: Three

Grade: B-

SS Kerry Rhodes was a steal in the fourth round. He has provided tremendous value and has been the defense's best player the past two years. Second rounders Mike Nugent (K) and Justin Miller (CB) maintain starting jobs, but their hold on them is tenuous.

Spending a second-round pick on Nugent has not been a complete bust, but he has not been the elite kicker many expected. 

Miller has excellent return skills, but his cornerback play has been spotty, and he is coming off a season-ending injury. After two developmental years, NT Sione Pouha (Third Round) established himself as a solid backup in 2007.

As a whole, it was not a great draft. But anytime you find a gem like Rhodes in the fourth round, it boosts the overall grade.

 

Chris Maier is the Senior Editor for NFLDraft101.com, and he can be contacted at cmaier@nfldraft101.com. Check out more of Chris's great work at http://www.nfldraft101.com/.

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