Football Memo

3rd Round: Picks 70-74

70. San Francisco 49ers: Marcus Martin, C, USC. Martin gives the Niners flexibility along their offensive front. He can play guard or center and fits their profile as a physical run blocker. Martin brings attitude to an already nasty line.

71. Cleveland Browns: Chris Kirksey, OLB, Iowa. A coverage backer, who fits in today’s NFL as a sub-package linebacker.

72. Minnesota Vikings: Scott Crichton (pictured above), DE, Oregon State. Good value here for the Vikes, who are looking to find a replacement for the departed Jared Allen.

73. Buffalo Bills: Preston Brown, ILB, Louisville. Brown reminds me a bit of Brandon Spikes, whom the Bills just signed this offseason. He is a liability in coverage, but is a thumper in the run game.

74. New York Giants: Jay Bromley, DT, Syracuse. Bromley is a high-effort player, who can add pass rush to the interior of the Giants defensive line.

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