NFL Draft 2006: A Recap of the 2006 NFL Draft in the AFC South Division

Indianapolis Colts- In the 2006 NFL Draft, the Indianapolis Colts tried to remedy the hole left behind by free agent running back Edgerrin James (who left for the Arizona Cardinals). But running back Joseph Addai of LSU was probably not the best pick in the 30th spot in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft. Perhaps there are reasons why they passed up on USC running back LenDale White (perhaps the same reasons the USC crew moved down the 2006 NFL draft board in general) but Addai may provide a less prima donna approach to the game than Edgerrin James.
2006 NFL Draft grade: C-

Jacksonville Jaguars- The Jacksonville Jaguars have underachieved the last few NFL season, though chronically injured (but tough as nails) quarterback Byron Leftwich has been at the source of their inability to break to the next level. Tight end Marcedes Lewis, while a great addition for the Jaguars, may have been a stretch with the 28th pick in the 2006 NFL Draft, especially when offensive line help would have been more in line with Jacksonville’s needs in the 2006 NFL Draft. However, picking UCLA teammate and running back Maurice Drew in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft was a great idea considering the health concerns over Fred Taylor.
2006 NFL Draft grade: C+