Grades: 2011 NFL Draft Round 4
By Jon Dove
MockingTheDraft.com
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Jon Dove of MockingTheDraft.com analyzes each pick from Round 4 of the 2011 NFL Draft, grading each team on its selections.
Keep checking this page as the round progresses for the latest grades.
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| Jon Dove, MockingTheDraft.com - Round 4 | ||
| No. 98: Panthers select: Brandon Hogan, CB, West Virginia | Grade | |
 | This team needs help on defense at all levels. Hogan has good speed and will help on special teams and add depth. | |
| No. 99: Seahawks select: K.J. Wright, OLB, Mississippi State | Grade | |
 | This is a solid pick as right is ready to contribute early. The linebacker class is thin but Wright is a good prospect. | |
| No. 100: Bills select: DaŽNorris Searcy, SS, North Carolina | Grade | |
 | Buffalo added a that can play either corner or safety. This team needed help on defense and that is what they are addressing. | |
| No. 101: Bengals select: Clint Boling, OG, Georgia | Grade | |
 | This is a great pick as Boling has 2nd round talent. The Bengals are aging up front so this pick will help. | |
| No. 102: Browns select: Jordan Cameron, WR, North Carolina | Grade | |
 | The Browns need to give Colt McCoy more weapons. Cameron has been a fast riser that will help in the passing game. | |
| No. 103: Cardinals select: Sam Acho, OLB, Texas | Grade | |
 | Arizona is looking to replace Joey Porter and Acho is more than capable. He has good speed off the edge and will bring the pressure. | |
| No. 104: Buccaneers select: Luke Stocker, TE, Tennessee | Grade | |
 | Stocker has good size and solid hands. He is the most complete tight end in this draft with the ability to both block and catch. | |
| No. 105: Redskins select: Roy Helu, RB, Nebraska | Grade | |
 | Very good selection here because the Redskins had a need at running back. Helu is a tough runner but lacks break away speed. | |
| No. 106: Vikings select: Christian Ballard, TE, Notre Dame | Grade | |
 | Due to some off the field issues Ballard dropped but represents good value. Ballard can play either DT or DE. | |
| No. 107: Seahawks select: Kris Durham, WR, Georgia | Grade | |
| This is another reach by the Seahawks which has been the theme of their draft. Durham has good size but doesnt bring much else to the table. | |
| No. 108: Broncos select: Quinton Carter, FS, Oklahoma | Grade | |
 | John Fox is really putting his stamp on this team. Carter will complement Rahim Moore and form a good safety tandem. | |
| No. 109: Titans select: Colin McCarthy, ILB, Miami (Fla.) | Grade | |
 | The Titans needed to address their linebacking corps. McCarthy will be a guy that makes tackles but wont be flashy. | |
| No. 110: Cowboys select: David Arkin, OG, Missouri State | Grade | |
 | Arkin is a small school player but has some upside. Dallas needs depth on the offensive line. | |
| No. 111: Dolphins select: Edmund Gates, WR, Abilene Christian | Grade | |
 | This is a very good pick because it represents value. Gates could have been a 2nd round pick as someone that has a ton of speed. | |
| No. 112: Rams select: Greg Salas, WR, Hawaii | Grade | |
 | Sam Bradford is the future in St. Louis and he needs weapons. Salas has good hands and will be a slot player. | |
| No. 113: Raiders select: Chimdi Chekwa, CB, Ohio State | Grade | |
 | Al Davis strikes again as he continues to value speed. Chekwa is fast but was not a very good cover corner. | |
| No. 114: Jaguars select: Cecil Shorts III, WR, Mount Union | Grade | |
 | The Jags needed to add depth on the outside. Shorts is a good player but might need some time to develop. | |
| No. 115: 49ers select: Kendall Hunter, RB, Oklahoma State | Grade | |
 | The 49ers have a few good running backs but you always need depth. Hunter is quick and can catch the ball out of the backfield. | |
| No. 116: Eagles select: Casey Matthews, ILB, Oregon | Grade | |
 | Linebacker depth has been an issue for the Eagles. Matthews can play either inside or outside due to his good instincts. | |
| No. 117: Giants select: James Brewer, OT, Indiana | Grade | |
 | The offensive line in New York is aging so they need to bring in depth. Brewer is a right tackle prospect with good strenght. | |
| No. 118: Chiefs select: Jalil Brown, CB, Colorado | Grade | |
 | Jalil Brown played opposite Jimmy Smith in Colorado. Brown is a very good player that at times outshined Smith. | |
| No. 119: Colts select: Delone Carter, RB, Syracuse | Grade | |
 | Carter- Indy ran out of running backs a few times this last season. Carter has good potential and will demand carries. | |
| No. 120: Eagles select: Alex Henery, K, Nebraska | Grade | |
| This is a bit early for a kicker but Henery is by far the best in this class. David Akers is getting older and Henery could be the future. | |
| No. 121: Jaguars select: Chris Prosinski, FS, Wyoming | Grade | |
| The Jags need help in the back end of their defense. Prosinski has limited upside but will be a solid player. | |
| No. 122: Bills select: Chris Hairston, OT, Clemson | Grade | |
| The Bills likely selected their starting right tackle in Chris Hairston. He is a good player that I felt was underrated. | |
| No. 123: Ravens select: Tandon Doss, WR, Indiana | Grade | |
 | The Ravens wanted to add speed to their receiving corps. Doss has good size and speed but dropped because of some poor workouts. | |
| No. 124: Browns select: Owen Marecic, FB, Stanford | Grade | |
| Marecic is a two way player that can play either fullback or linebacker. He will likely be a special team standout. | |
| No. 125: Raiders select: Taiwan Jones, RB, Eastern Washington | Grade | |
| Al Davis sticks with this speed picks. Jones is very fast but struggles with injuries and fumbles. | |
| No. 126: Jets select: Bilal Powell, RB, Louisville | Grade | |
 | This looks like a luxury pick as the Jets have plenty of running back depth. Powell has a ton of speeds and is a homerun threat. | |
| No. 127: Texans select: Rashad Carmichael, CB, Virginia Tech | Grade | |
 | The Texans had a terrible secondary and needed to address it. Carmichael brings good value here with good coverage skills. | |
| No. 128: Steelers select: Cortez Allen, CB, Citadel | Grade | |
 | The Steelers corners are aging so adding youth and talent was important. However, this is a bit high for Allen. | |
| No. 129: Broncos select: Julius Thomas, TE, Portland State | Grade | |
| Josh McDaniels had a different view on tight ends which gutted the roster. So John Fox needed to go out and bring some depth. | |
| No. 130: Titans select: Jamie Harper, RB, Clemson | Grade | |
| Jamie Harper had a disappointing career at Clemson. He has good size and speed but just never put it all together on the field. He a lot of upside. | |
| No. 131: Packers select: Davon House, CB, New Mexico State | Grade | |
 | Charles Woodson will not be able to play forever. House represents great value at this point in the draft. He has good coverage and athletic ability. | |
