1st Round, Pick 32- Evander Hood, Defensive Tackle, Missouri
Antonio Smith and Brett Keisel are above average as far as 5 technique tackles (3-4 defensive ends) go in this league, so that makes me question the pick. Smith and Keisel aren't extremely young or very talented, which could be a key contributor to the Hood pick, but with needs at tackle or even cornerback and many great guys at those positions available, the Hood pick will be questioned. Hood looks like he will be an above average starter in this league and a good value, but they could have gotten more for their pick.
Grade: C+

1st Round, Pick 5- Mark Sanchez, Quarterback, USC
I view the Mark Sanchez trade as both a great value and also over priced. While I get that the Jets need a "savior" and Sanchez has Big City Stud written all over him, I think he has been highly over-hyped because of his great personality and the redundant ESPN coverage of his every move. Sanchez has some tools to be a great starter in the league, but is very raw as a passer. He can't step in right away, regardless of what people say, and will need to work on touch on short passes, touch on long passes, throwing on the run, and other technical problems with his game. He needs at least 10 games before he can help, and I will question this pick as I don't know if he's the savior anytime soon. Still, only giving up their 1st, 2nd, and a few guys they didn't need anyways is a great value to move up 12 spots to get a franchise quarterback.
Grade: B