NFL Draft Notes

THE PICK OF THE LITTER

SAFETY


HEAD OF THE CLASS: Thomas Davis, Georgia. Played outside linebacker in college and will need to work on his pass defense in the NFL, but he's a great athlete and terrific hitter. He might not play right away, but he could play for a long time.


BEST OF THE REST: Ernest Shazor, Michigan; James Butler, Georgia Tech; Brodney Pool, Oklahoma; Donte Nicholson, Oklahoma; Sean Considine, Iowa.

FORMER JACKET ALFRED MALONE

Sleeper: Alfred Malone, Troy State: Transferred from Georgia Tech for his final season after being declared academically ineligible.


Teams shopping: 49ers, Bengals, Bills, Browns, Falcons, Lions, Ravens, Titans.

ERIC HENDERSON
He's back with the Jackets, but gets mention from CFN as a top college player to look for this season.

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