Cimini reviews late round pick value

ConcordeChops · Apr 7, 2012

Yeah, I know - Cimini.

http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/11662/rewind-a-look-back-at-the-242nd-pick

Darksider said:

The Jets own 10 picks in the upcoming draft, including four compensatory selections. We're reviewing the recent draft history for each slot. A rundown of the Jets' selections:

Round 1 -- 16th overall
Round 2 -- 47th
Round 3 -- 77th
Round 5 -- 154th
Round 6 -- 187th, 202nd (comp), 203rd (comp)
Round 7 -- 232nd, 242nd (comp), 244th (comp)

The 232nd pick: The Last 5 Years

2011: Baron Batch, RB, Steelers
2010: Jammie Kirlew, DE, Broncos
2009: Julian Edelman, WR, Patriots
2008: Keith Zinger, TE, Falcons
2007: Steve Vallos, G, Seahawks

Analysis: The Patriots made a terrific pick here, taking Edelman -- a former college QB -- and turning him into a wide receiver. Last season, they used him as a defensive back. That's what you call getting bang for your buck. Seventh-round picks rarely produce this kind of result, especially from a roster-management standpoint. Vallos, too, was a good pick, having played in 40 games. The rest of the group, not so much. Zinger had a cup of coffee with the Jets last summer.

The 242nd pick: The Last 5 Drafts

2011: Malcolm Smith, OLB, Seahawks
2010: Doug Worthington, DT, Steelers
2009: Nick Schommer, DB, Titans
2008: Rob Jackson, DE, Redskins
2007: Keyunta Dawson, DE, Colts

Analysis: Okay, the scouts didn't earn their money with these picks. The player with the most notable career is Dawson, who has appeared in 60 games with the Colts and Lions. Smith and Jackson remain with the Seahawks and Redskins, respectively, so we can't write them off just yet. The key to find gems this low in the draft is identifying players with attributes/characteristics that fit your system. For instance: At 6-foot, 260 pounds, Dawson was deemed a 'tweener by most teams, but he earned a spot with the Colts because, at the time, their scheme allowed undersized linemen as long as they were fast, a la Dwight Freeney. Of course, special-teams ability is critical when evaluating and picking players at the bottom of the draft.

The 244th pick: The Last 5 Years

2011: Lee Ziemba, G, Panthers
2010: Kurt Coleman, DB, Eagles
2009: Ricky Jean-Francois, DT, 49ers
2008: Angelo Craig, LB, Bengals
2007: Jason Snelling, RB, Falcons

Analysis: Considering it's such a low pick, 244 has been surprisingly productive. Maybe that bodes wel for the Jets. In fact, four of the last five still are active in the league. The biggest name is Snelling, who has 1,193 career rushing yards. Coleman has been a steady contributor, with five interceptions in two seasons. It's a long shot, but if a team has a good scouting department, it can uncover gems this low.
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Burnz · Apr 7, 2012

I'd rather use those late picks on some SURE fire kicker/punter combo... If we could upgrade both spots for the next half a decade would be a good way to look at those picks

Don · Apr 7, 2012

Burnz said: ↑

I'd rather use those late picks on some SURE fire kicker/punter combo... If we could upgrade both spots for the next half a decade would be a good way to look at those picks
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If they are sure fire they will go long before these picks come up.

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