NFL Draft Reflection: Five Months Later, Grading A.J. Smith

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Published: September 30, 2009

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... themselves from the pack in their inaugural campaigns.

A.J. Smith is known as a shrewd talent evaluator when it comes to the NFL Draft, but his recent hauls have not done much to support that belief. With the 2009 NFL Draft five months in the past (and rookies having already gotten three games under their belts), now is a good time for a preliminary examination of the Chargers' 2009 draft picks and whether A.J. could have done any better based on the players available at the time.

Keep in mind that these rookies are only three games into their young careers, so it is far too early to label any single player a bust or a star. This is only an exercise in hindsight based on what we know so far.

 

First Round (16th Overall)

Actual Pick: Larry English, OLB (Northern Illinois)

Better Options: Michael Oher, OT (Ole Miss) or Rey Maualuga, ILB (USC)

Analysis: Shawne Merriman's recent legal and health troubles give some validit...

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