1 - Antoine Cason, CB, Arizona (6-0, 187); 3 - Jacob Hester, FB, LSU (5-11, 226); 5 - Marcus Thomas, RB, UTEP (6-0, 213); 6 - DeJuan Tribble, CB, Boston College (5-9, 196); 7 - Corey Clark, OL, Texas A&M (6-5, 315)
Analysis: With Marlon McCree and Drayton Florence having relocated in the offseason, a defensive back like Cason who can play either cornerback or safety should be a welcome addition. The selection of Hester filled another need in the wake of Michael Turner's free agent defection, though also taking Thomas looks like overkill for a club that only had five picks. Tribble had his moments as a collegian (including a couple of unfortunate ones off the field), but is probably too small to be a regular as a pro. San Diego did not locate a right tackle candidate with its five picks, as seventh-round draft pick Clark figures to be a backup guard.
Bottom Line: Cason and Hester were solid choices, but the other three picks don't look destined for long NFL futures.
Grade: C+
