Five Who Went Earlier Than Expected
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Derrick Harvey, Jaguars
Florida, DE, 6-5, 252
Projected: Late first round.
Selected: No. 8 overall.
The skinny: Harvey had some memorable performances in college, including helping the Gators beat Ohio State in the 2007 BCS title game, 41-14. Harvey was named defensive player of the game, but the perception that he does not play at that elite level every game caused his draft stock to slip.
Jonathan Stewart, Panthers
Oregon, RB, 5-11, 235
Projected: Late first round.
Selected: 13th.
The skinny: The run-oriented Panthers need another running back to team with DeAngelo Williams after veteran DeShaun Foster departed for the San Francisco 49ers, but picking Stewart here may have been a stretch. Running backs traditionally have not been a premium position early in the first round.
Gosder Cherilus, Lions
Boston College, T, 6-7, 315
