Mebane, Hughes also first day draft picks

DT Brandon Mebane and CB Daymeion Hughes have both been selected in the third round of the NFL draft. Congratulations to them both.

Mebane was selected as the 22nd pick of the round (85th overall) by the Seattle Seahawks. Hughes was selected as the 35th pick of the round (98th overall) by the Indianapolis Colts. Mebane’s selection comes much higher than most draft projections predicted. To be honest, I was very surprised to see Mebane picked earlier than Hughes, but it may be for the best as Hughes will be a great fit in the Colts’ Tampa 2 defensive scheme.

Some news articles on the picks:

• CalBears.com: Mebane and Hughes Join Lynch On First Day Of NFL Draft
• Associated Press: Seahawks wait, choose … DT Brandon Mebane
• Seahawks.com: Seahawks Take DT Brandon Mebane in the 3rd Round
• Colts.com: Getting Defensive: Colts Use Third-Round Selections on Defense
• Seahawks.net (Scout): Seahawks 2007 Draft: As It Happens
• ColtPower.com (Scout): Colts grab corner in third round

From ESPN/Scouts Inc. draft analysis:

Cal CB Daymeion Hughes’ stock plummeted after he turned in an abysmal 40-time at the combine, but he has the tools to develop into an excellent Cover 2 corner. He is physical, reads routes well and is a playmaker. Indianapolis should be happy to have landed him in the third.