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Oct 20, 2012; Miami, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive back Terrence Brooks (31) during a game against Miami Hurricanes at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Round 5, Number 163 Overall: Terrence Brooks, Safety, Florida State

Yes, I couldn’t believe it either, Brooks fell to me all the way in the fifth round. It happened twice out of three times which is why I made him my for sure fifth round pick.

The 5’11, 197 pound safety from Florida State tends to get overlooked because of his lack of stellar numbers last season. Brooks isn’t quite as tall as some scouts would prefer, but he makes up for it in toughness. He originally played corner back for the Seminoles but made the switch to safety, making him one of the more versatile defensive back prospects this year. Here’s what Nawrocki had to say about Brooks’ strengths,

"STRENGTHS– Fluid and flexible. Pedals and transitions smoothly. Has cornerback speed — plays fast and covers ground. Has a 38-inch vertical jump. Patrols zones with awareness and anticipation to react to threats. Keys quickly, trusts his eyes and does not hesitate. Aggressive in run support — swoops down with urgency, runs the alley and plays with abandon. Dependable makeup — solid character. Tough and durable. Has ability and mentality to contribute on special teams."

Again, he’s a versatile player that would fill a need for depth at safety, while also being able to cover as a corner and contribute on special teams. Seems like the no-brainer pick, but he does have his flaws,

"WEAKNESSES– Could stand to bulk up and get stronger. Inconsistent tackler — arrives out of control, does not always see what he hits and will miss some tackles seeking the knockout blow. Is built like a cornerback, sustained a concussion as a senior and durability could be an issue given his aggressive playing style. Minimal production on the ball — was not a playmaker."

Ouch, this was a pretty harsh analysis on the weaknesses, which could explain how all scouts view him and why his draft stock keeps falling. When I did my first mock draft two months ago, Brooks was projected to go in the second round. Now they have him as far as the fifth! Still, I’d take him at this point of the draft without a doubt.