Dorin Dickerson, Texans
A prototypical tweener, not big enough for tight end and too talented for a niche role as H-back, Dickerson fell into Houston's lap in the seventh round. Coach Gary Kubiak plans to convert Dickerson into a receiver, so the former Pitt tight end will shadow Andre Johnson around training camp to learn the nuances of the position. Dickerson is talented enough to pull off the transition, but he'll be lucky to see the field as a rookie.

The following players won't have any impact as rookies, but they're worth keeping an eye on in the future.

Tim Tebow, Broncos
It's become almost as trendy to bash Tebow's NFL chances and cry "overhyped" as it is to bitterly attack Brett Favre and cry "played out." With a player as unique as Tebow, however, my mind is wide open. While the cottage industry draftniks have unanimously decided that Tebow will never make it on this level as a passer, there are plenty of coaches, scouts, and executives actually involved with the game that believe the greatest Gator of all time has far more than fighting chance. If he does make it as a quarterback, Tebow's skill-set lends him plenty of upside.

Jimmy Graham, Saints

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The former Hurricanes basketball player landed in an ideal spot. Still learning how to block after playing just one year of football at Miami, Graham was never a great bet for rookie playing time. He'll sit behind Jeremy Shockey this year, but his off-the-charts measurables give him plenty of upside as a potential poor man's Tony Gonzalez.

Damian Williams, Titans
GM Mike Reinfeldt believes the former Trojan has a chance to end up as the Titans' No. 1 receiver. I wouldn't put the third-rounder's upside over Kenny Britt's, but the two could be starting together as soon as 2011. In the meantime, Williams will give Jeff Fisher a major upgrade on punt returns.

Charles Scott, Eagles
A power back from LSU, Scott plummeted to the fifth round after he failed his Senior Bowl physical due to a collarbone fracture in November. With Mike Bell signed through 2010, Scott has a year to rest up before potentially usurping short-yardage and red-zone duties next season.

Mardy Gilyard, Rams
Offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur has an interesting group of young wild-card receivers in St. Louis. Laurent Robinson flashed No. 1 receiver potential before suffering yet another injury early last season. Speedster Donnie Avery is putting on weight this year in an attempt to stave off his own nagging injuries, and Brandon Gibson emerged as a legit option late in the year.

Into the mix walks the first pick of the fourth round, a dynamite returner and playmaker out of Cincinnati. Gilyard will be a weapon on returns right off the bat, and he could climb the depth chart all the way to the top within a couple of years.

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