2012 NFL Draft PT2: The best steals in the middle to late rounds

DEFENSIVE ENDS
1. Derrick Shelby - 6-3 266 Utah Projected RD 7 All this kid does is make plays. Not super big but gets the job done. He has excellent leaping ability and is great at blocking passes. More quick than fast and is surprisingly strong. (FA Min)

1. Scott Solomon - 6-3 262 Rice Projected RD 7 Scott was an extremely productive player at Rice. Has been a good leader that works hard on and off the field. He's got tremendous athletic ability, agility, quickness and a good eye for the ball. Is well built and very strong. (R7 Ten)

2. Jake Bequette - 6-5 275 Arkansas Projected RD 5 The scouting reports on Jake Bequette typically talk about his average athleticism, but I'm telling you this kid is way more athletic than most may think. He just needs to harness it and translate it to the football field. He does possess fantastic athleticism, quickness and agility. Is also big and strong. The main draw to this guy is his intensity, toughness and drive. (R3 NE)

2. Jamie Blatnick - 6-3 263 Oklahoma State Projected RD 7 Powerful for his size, gets great leverage and has superb body control. Is explosive and can wreak havoc on QB's. (FA Den)

DEFENSIVE TACKLE
1. Vaughn Meatoga - 6-1 295 Hawaii Projected RD 7 If you can find the right role for this guy, he could dominate. Short but stocky. Vaughn measures right up there with the DE's when it comes to quickness and movement. (FA Was)

1. Derek Wolfe - 6-5 295 Cincinatti Projected RD 5 Athletically, Derek Wolfe measures as one of the top DT's. Has good height, upper body strength, quickness, mobility and agility. Also, plays hard and with fierce intensity. His lack of a true position seems to be a concern. (R4 Den)

2. Markus Kuhn - 6-5 299 NC State Projected RD 6 Known as strictly a power DT. Markus really showed his athletic side at the Combine. He looked awesome on the shuttle, 40, vertical and cone. He just needs to work this into his game plan. (R7 NYG)

2. JR Sweazy - 6-5 298 NC State Projected RD 7 Could be a big time surprise. Does not have the eye popping stats, but he knows how to play. Great quickness and jumping ability. Has played DE as well. (R7 Sea)

OUTSIDE LINEBACKER
1. Demario Davis - 6-2 235 Arkansas State Projected RD 4 If he does indeed fall to the 4th round, this would be a great grab. Is an underrated player. Davis led all OLB at the Combine with 38.5" vertical and a 124" broad jump. Not terribly fast or quick, but he has agility and excellent moves. Is incredibly strong for his size (225lb 32x). (R3 NYJ)

1. Darius Fleming - 6-2 245 Notre Dame Projected RD 7 Darius is a very good athlete. His abilities are overall solid; his strength, quickness and agility are all good. With some more coaching he could be groomed into an outstanding NFL player. (R5 SF)

2. Brandon Marshall - 6-1 242 Nevada Projected RD 7 Tackling machine with a real nose for the ball. Good athlete that has more quickness than straight up speed. Great lateral movement and agility. (R5 Jax)

2a. Nathan Stupar - 6-2 241 Penn State Projected FA Tremendous agility and movement, not the fastest or quickest but he's a playmaker. Smart kid that has great character and work ethic. (R7 Oak)

2b. Brandon Lindsey - 6-2 254 Pitt Projected RD 7 Very strong, smart and aggressive player. Does lack great quickness but seems to always make plays. Is a student of the game. Finding his true position has always been a struggle. (FA Pit)

INSIDE LINEBACKER
1. Chris Galippo - 6-2 241 USC Projected RD 7 His natural athleticism has typically been in question, but he looked down right awesome on the cone and shuttle at the combine. His speed is lacking, but Chris has amazing instincts, awareness and on field intelligence. (FA Ind)

1. Shawn Loiseau - 6-1 244 Merrimack Projected RD 7 The big question is whether he can make the leap from DII. Hits hard, not the fastest but has incredible instincts. He's also been a true leader on defense. (FA Hou)

2. Caleb McSurdy - 6-1 245 Montana Projected RD 7 Caleb is a strong and athletic kid. He runs extremely well for his size and shows excellent agility. (R7 Dal)

2. Noah Keller - 6-1 242 Ohio Projected RD 7 I really like this kid. Four year starter and a team captain, Noah has been a monster tackler with good speed for his size. He's got a good head on his shoulders and is a smart athlete. (FA Stl)

CORNERBACK
1. Asa Jackson - 5-10 191 Cal Poly SLO Projected RD 5 Some may see his size as an issue, but you can't go wrong with his skills. Asa is a fast corner that makes big plays and can tackle very well. Surprisingly strong for his size. Is an excellent return specialist as well. (R5 Bal)

1. Coty Sensabaugh - 5-11 189 Clemson Projected RD 6 One of the better man-coverage corners in college football. Great speed, agility, quickness and instincts. Needs to work on tackling. (R4 Ten)

2. Terrence Frederick - 5-10 187 Texas A&M Projected RD 6 Does have good speed, but it's his tremendous agility and fluid moves that really stand out. An all around solid athlete. Instinctive at breaking up passes. (R7 Pit)

2. Quinton Richardson - 5-11 205 Washington Projected RD 7 Got labelled as inconsistent in his senior year. If he can squash that perception, then he'll be a keeper. At his size Richardson has run a sub 4.4 in the 40. (INV NO, FA CFL Mtrl)

FREE SAFETY
1. Eddie Whitley - 6-1 191 Virginia Tech Projected FA Eddie is a talented athlete. He always does whatever is asked of him and plays an intelligent brand of football. His durability is a strong suit, as is his 4.4 speed. An excellent tackler as well. (FA Dal)

2. Robert Blanton - 6-1 208  Notre Dame Projected RD 7 Could be better suited for Safety. Runs around 4.5 with great overall quickness. He's endurant and tough, tackles very effectively. Robert's agility is excellent. (R5 Min)

STRONG SAFETY
1. Cory White - 6-0 206 Samford Projected FA To get this kid as a free agent would certainly be a real treat. After really opening eyes at the Combine with his great jumping ability, agility and quickness; Corey surpassed his combine showing ... at his Pro Day he ran a 4.4/40 and posted a 41.5" vertical. (R5 Min)

2. Jerron McMillian - 5-11 203 Maine Projected RD 7 Had a very productive career at Maine. Jerron is an awesome athlete with great fluid movement and good agility. Can jump very well. (R4 GB)