The top five reaches in this year’s draft:
1. Tim Tebow, QB, Broncos (Round 1, Pick 25 overall). He is a long way from being an NFL quarterback and unlikely to ever develop into a good passer.
2. Tyson Alualu, DT, Jaguars (Round 1, Pick 10). He is an excellent athlete but is a tackle/end ‘tweener in a 4-3 scheme, so he has no clear home in the Jaguars’ defense.
3. T.J. Ward, S, Browns (Round 2, Pick 38). He is tough and delivers hard hits, but he is a liability in coverage and could struggle to become an every-down player.
4. Javier Arenas, CB, Chiefs (Round 2, Pick 50). He is a good nickel back and return man, but you should be able to get a starter with a second-round pick.
5. Carlos Dunlap, DE, Bengals (Round 2, Pick 54). For pure physical talent, this is a good pick. However, his on-field production was that of a sixth- or seventh-rounder. Plus, he’s a character risk.
Former NFL scout Russ Lande evaluates college players for Sporting News’ Pro Football War Room and GM Jr. Scouting LLC.