to be honest i don't know why he or miller went undrafted.  like vic sid, this was a wierd draft.  okam played at texas had tremendous size and he slipped to i believe the fifth round.  I know tht DT's generally are depressed to the later rounds and this year there wer two that carrei top then grades and then everyone else.  I know that horrocks his last year had close to 50 tackles form DT and that is about what you want.  50 5 is pretty darn solid for a guy on the inside and he is good size and strength.  he is one of those guys who makes a roster good and deep and dosn't cost anything.  i share your enthusiasm buddy.

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As well as other players performed, though, the most impressive numbers of the day came from RB Chauncey Washington, who who weighed 211 pounds at the combine and ran 4.35 and 4.42 on campus. Had he posted that 4.35 at the combine he would have ranked fourth among running backs. Washington's inability to stay academically eligible during the 2004 and 2005, though, is going still going to raise red flags for teams looking to draft a running back later in the draft. And it doesn't help that he spent his fair share of time in Carroll's doghouse, either.

However, there is a difference between academic smarts and football smarts and it is our understanding that Washington is a student of the game and a hard worker on the field. It's also worth pointing out that Carroll and the Trojans thought enough of him to make him the primary back during his senior season despite having one of the most talented running back stables in the country. The bottom line is that Washington is a talented back whose stock appears to be rising at exactly the right time.

-- Jacksonville Jaguars : Considering the Jaguars only used five selections, there is plenty of ammunition for those who wish to argue with my acknowledging their draft here. However, this is a club that seemed to be only a dynamic pass rusher away from emerging as a strong Super Bowl contender. Rather than build slowly through the draft, I applaud the Jaguars' aggressive trade from the 26th pick to the eighth pick to add such a pass rusher in Derrick Harvey. With John Henderson holding the point inside, Harvey should be able to capitalize on one-on-one blocking on the outside. Between he and second-round pick Quentin Groves, the Jaguars turned an obvious area of need into a legitimate team strength.


No. 2 -- ROOKIE OF THE YEAR FAVORITES:

-- Jonathan Stewart, RB, Carolina: The perception of many is that Stewart was brought in to be the bullish runner to offset starting back DeAngelo Williams. Considering that Carolina was at its most successful when it featured a legitimate power running attack, the opposite may be true -- with Stewart carrying the bulk of the workload and Williams operating as the change of pace weapon. Considering the additions the Panthers have made along the offensive line and at receiver, Stewart could be the centerpiece of a rejuvenated Carolina attack in 2008.

-- Derrick Harvey, DE, Jacksonville: As mentioned previously, I love the aggressiveness shown by the Jaguars in trading up to land Derrick Harvey. Possessing as good a burst off the snap as any pass rusher in the 2008 draft, the combination of Harvey and second-round selection Quentin Groves could give the Jaguars a dynamic 1-2 punch off the edge.

04/29/08 - A closer Look at the Jaguars picks: Round 7/213 -- Chauncey Washington, RB, 5-11, 215, Southern California - Washington didn't live up to the standards of other notable USC running backs, but in 31 games he gained 1,778 yards with 19 touchdowns. He's stocky, built along the lines of Jaguars' Maurice Jones-Drew who's had two productive seasons with the Jags. Washington is bigger and will be given plenty of opportunities to make the squad and be groomed as an eventual replacement for Jones-Drew who in the next couple of years will likely replace Fred Taylor as the team's featured back.

04/09/08 - 04/09/08 - Draft Scout Risers: Used much of his career as a power back due to his muscular 6-foot, 211-pound frame, Washington turned in the surprise performance of the USC Pro Day when he registered a pair of sub-4.4 40-yard dashes. Scouts were left so stunned by the time, they immediately began comparing stop-watches, with times ranging from 4.32 to 4.39 seconds. Washington, though invited, elected not to run at the Combine. He had widely been estimated by scouts to have marginal speed. In compiling impressive results in the vertical jump (36 inches), broad jump (9'11") and bench press (18 reps at 225 pounds), Washington proved his athleticism is legitimate and not just speed-driven. In a couple hours of work, Washington may have improved his stock by two full rounds.

04/02/08 - It was a player thought to be a late-round prospect, however, who caught many scouts off-guard. Running back Chauncey Washington, used throughout much of his career as a power back due to his muscular 6-foot, 211-pound frame, turned in the surprise performance of the day when he registered a pair of sub-4.4 40s. Stunned scouts immediately began comparing stop-watches, with times ranging from 4.32 to 4.39. Washington, though invited, had elected not to run at the Combine. He had widely been estimated by scouts to have marginal speed. In compiling impressive results in the vertical jump (36 inches), broad jump (9'11") and bench press (18), Washington proved his athleticism is legitimate and not just speed-driven. "Washington helped himself today," Thompson told NFLDraftScout.com. "He was prepared. He ran well. He looked good in positional drills. Caught the ball well." - Rob Rang, NFLDraftScout.com