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This section will feature a review of all the teams’ rookies, including which ones are most likely to bust and surprise. This is written by Charlie Campbell (@draftcampbell). NFC East: Dallas Cowboys – 7/19 New York Giants – 7/20 Philadelphia Eagles – 7/18 Washington Redskins – 7/21 AFC East: Buffalo Bills – 7/17 Miami Dolphins…

By Charlie Campbell – @draftcampbell Solid Starter Justin Gilbert, CB, Oklahoma State – Round 1 The Browns already have one of the top cornerbacks in the NFL with Joe Haden, so taking Justin Gilbert could give Cleveland one of the top cornerback duos in the league. The 6-foot, 200-pound Gilbert has the speed and size…

By Charlie Campbell – @draftcampbell Solid Starter Darqueze Dennard, CB, Michigan State – Round 1 Taking a cornerback in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft made complete sense for Cincinnati. Leon Hall has had health issues, while Adam Jones and Terrance Newman are aging. 2012 first-rounder Dre Kirkpatrick hasn’t locked down a starting…

By Charlie Campbell – @draftcampbell Solid Starter Lamin Barrow, LB, LSU – Round 5 This was a tough choice to make, but Barrow could be a third-day steal for Denver. The Broncos have needed some more thump in the middle of their linebackers, and after battling SEC ground games the past few seasons, Barrow is…

By Charlie Campbell – @draftcampbell Solid Starter Cyrus Kouandjio, OT, Alabama – Round 1 This was a tough pick between Kouandjio and guard Cyril Richardson, but I think the former has more physical talent that will translate to the NFL. Some were critical of Buffalo selecting Kouandjio on the second day of the 2014 NFL…

By Charlie Campbell – @draftcampbell Solid Starter Andrew Jackson, LB, Western Kentucky – Round 6 Jackson and third-rounder Donte Moncrief were the only Colts draft picks who look like impressive selections. Over the past three seasons, Jackson was one of college football’s most consistent linebackers, but he went under the radar because he played at…

By Charlie Campbell – @draftcampbell Solid Starter Philip Gaines, CB, Rice – Round 3 It was hard for me to find picks that I liked for the Chiefs, and that’s why they received the award for the worst draft class in my 2014 NFL Draft Awards. That being said, I think Gaines is the selection…

By Charlie Campbell – @draftcampbell Solid Starter Jason Verrett, CB, TCU – Round 1 If Verrett were a little taller, he could easily have been a top-10 pick. Sources with teams that prefer tall cornerbacks agreed that Verrett is an excellent cover corner who is just lacking height. The 5-foot-9, 189-pound Verrett has excellent speed…

By Charlie Campbell – @draftcampbell Solid Starter Zack Martin, OT, Notre Dame – Round 1 While Dallas has had some bad drafts in recent years with some dubious decision-making, Martin was a very solid pick for the Cowboys. He can step in immediately and start at guard. In a year or two though, Dallas can…

By Charlie Campbell – @draftcampbell Solid Starter Deone Bucannon, S Washington State – Round 1 Don’t be all that surprising if Bucannon becomes a solid starter for Arizona as soon as his rookie season. It doesn’t hurt that he doesn’t have a lot of competition from a group of Rashad Johnson, Tony Jefferson and Curtis…