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2012 NFL Draft - Round 7

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TB - Michael Smith, RB Utah State

An exceptional athlete that saw limited action in the Aggies' jam-packed backfield, Smith profiles as a third-down back for the Bucs. He is unlikely to see much action in that role, however, since Doug Martin should capably fill that role. About the only way Smith will see regular playing time is if Martin gets injured, leaving LeGarrette Blount as the early-down back and Smith coming in on passing downs. He's a solid bet to make the team as the third back despite his shortcomings as a blocker because he is so explosive.

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MIA - Rishard Matthews, WR Nevada

The Dolphins land their second "possession" receiver of the day. Unlike BJ Cunningham, Matthews isn't a below-average athlete and may only make the team because receiver is such a need for Miami. He'll struggle to achieve any kind of short- or long-term fantasy value.

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PHI - Bryce Brown, RB Kansas State

Brown was the top recruit in the nation just a few years ago for Tennessee, but transferred to K-State when he was unhappy about playing time with the Vols. Brown has near-ideal size for a RB (6-0, 223), but faces a long road to achieve fantasy relevancy and a stacked depth chart in Philly behind LeSean McCoy and Dion Lewis. He has a shot of grabbing the RB3 job for the Eagles, but he can be ignored in redraft and dynasty leagues for the time being, assuming he even beats out Graig Cooper in camp.

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PIT - Toney Clemons, WR Colorado

Clemons receives high marks as a physical possession receiver, but he struggles with drops and has no chance to be anything more than a WR5 for the Steelers for the foreseeable future. He has no redraft or dynasty value right now.

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TB - Drake Dunsmore, FB Northwestern

Dunsmore was announced as a fullback, but was rarely asked to block as a tight end for the Wildcats as one of the school's top receiving weapons. He's a solid pass-catcher, but isn't going to make all that many big plays as a TE. If the Bucs insist on making him a fullback, he has the size to do the job, but he obviously loses any chance at achieving fantasy value. His best role would likely be as an H-back.

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NE - Jeremy Ebert, WR Northwestern

Ebert put up some nice numbers in the Wildcats' spread attack, but he faces long odds at cracking the Pats' depth chart, even if they keep six receivers. With Wes Welker, Brandon Lloyd, Julian Edelman, Chad Ochocinco, Anthony Gonzalez, Donte Stallworth and Deion Branch all around, he'll be hard-pressed to find a meaningful role with New England.

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KC - Junior Hemingway, WR Michigan

Like the receiver above him, Hemingway goes to a team who has at least 2-3 players ahead of him on the depth chart who are better at the things the rookie does well. Hemingway is fast and explosive, but will be hard-pressed to find time ahead of Dwayne Bowe, Steve Breaston, Jonathan Baldwin and fellow rookie Devon Wylie.

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PIT - David Paulson, TE Oregon

Yet another seventh-rounder getting thrown to the wolves. Behind Heath Miller, Leonard Pope and Weslye Sanders, it is hard to imagine Paulson even making the team.

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GB - BJ Coleman, QB Tennessee-Chattanooga

The next seventh-round QB find for the Packers? Coleman flashed in the East-West Shrine Game and could have easily been drafted in the fourth or fifth round. He'll likely slot in as the QB3 behind Graham Harrell for now, but he has enough ability to beat him out in a year or two. Believe it or not, Coleman actually has more Aaron Rodgers attributes than one might expect from a seventh-rounder, but he is definitely lacking in terms of one of key traits a NFL quarterback needs - going through his progressions. There is no redraft value here, but he could eventually emerge in the same way Matt Flynn did.

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NYJ - Jordan White, WR Western Michigan

A powerful receiver who is a good route runner, White has a chance at contributing as a fourth receiver if he can beat out Patrick Turner in camp. White can line up and play inside and out, which means he should see the field enough to dent the box score. However, in the Jets' run-heavy scheme, he can be ignored in fantasy.

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CLE - Brad Smelley, FB Alabama

Smelley played a key role for the national champs this season as a TE, but will be asked to lead block for Trent Richardson, his college teammate. Even if he stayed at TE, he'd be buried behind Ben Watson and Evan Moore.

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SD - Edwin Baker, RB Michigan State

Baker has good vision and can run inside, but he has build-up speed and got demoted during the 2011 season. He could stick as the fifth and final RB/FB on the Chargers' roster, but could just as easily get cut before the start of the season.

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STL - Daryl Alexander, RB Abilene Christian

The younger brother of Bengals RB Bernard Scott, Alexander has speed to burn. However, he's not going to challenge Isaiah Pead behind Steven Jackson, so he'll likely find himself inactive most weeks if he is able to stick with the team and avoid the practice squad.

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IND - Chandler Harnish, QB Northern Illinois

Harnish elicits comparisons to one Tim Tebow for his style of play, but lacks the fan and divine support of the new Jets' backup QB. Harnish is not quite as powerful as a runner, but is a more accurate (62.5 percent) that threw for 2,942 yards and had a 26:5 TD-to-INT ratio last season. Harnish has no fantasy value with Andrew Luck locked in as the Colts' long-term QB, but Harnish is good enough to stick around as Luck's long-time caddy.

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