So far today, the draft's third and final day, GM Jeff Ireland has taken a page out of Bill Belichick draft handbook, and taken THREE Florida Gators for his first four pick.
First, the Fins took LB Jelani Jenkins with the 104th pick (4th round).
After taking Michigan State TE Dion Sims two picks later, Ireland then took Florida RB Mike Gillislee with the 164th pick, only to then take Gator kicker Caleb Sturgis three picks later.
Sturgis is an interesting pick because he went in the 5th round. It's well known around the league that if you take a kicker that high up you intend to keep him. After Dan Carpenters early season struggles last season, you've got to think this is a clear message being sent to the former Pro Bowl kicker.
The other two Gators, Gillislee and Jenkins, were interesting picks by Ireland, especially the ladder.
Gillislee ran for 1,152 yards and 10 touchdowns in his final season at Florida. The breakout season clearly raised his draft stock, and makes him an interesting player to follow going forward, especially with Lamar Miller expected to take the reigns this season for the Fins. The two young running backs could be a nice duo together if they pan out.
TE Dion Sims is intriguing as well. He has a massive build, and is good in the blocking game, which is something Dustin Keller struggles with at times. The knock on Sims, however, is his track record.
He missed all of the 2010 season because he was suspected for his involvement in a theft ring involving 104 laptops and the Detroit Public School system.
Sims plead guilty and was sentenced to one year probation and 15 hours of community service. However, his conviction was eventually expunged.
More to come.
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