NFC Team's "Richard Shermans"

Richard Sherman rose from a lowly fifth-round pick to one of the best cornerbacks in the league. In a sad attempt to recognize his achievements and to further explore all corners of the 2016 NFL Draft here's a look at a late-round pick from each team that could soon shine for that team.

Minnesota Vikings

Kentrell Brothers, LB, Missouri, 5th round

2015 2nd round pick Eric Kendricks did a fine job at middle linebacker as a rookie last year. If Brothers is the same instinctive, runner stopper in the NFL that he was at Missouri, Kendricks might find his permanent home at weak-side linebacker.

Green Bay Packers

Trevor Davis, WR, Cal, 5th round

The Packers had a pick in the 5th and a pick in the 6th. Stanford tackle Kyle Murphy was their 6th round pick. Cal always trumps Stanford. Always! Davis' explosive athleticism got him drafted. He's a project at receiver.

Chicago Bears

Daniel Braverman, WR, Western Michigan, 7th round

The Bears don't have a lot of depth behind Alson Jeffery and Kevin White. Baverman could see some early playing time. He can drive a corner nuts.

Detroit Lions

Joe Dahl, G, Washington State, 5th round

It was a surprise to see Dahl still available on the third day of the draft. 

Washington Redskins

Matthew Ioannidis, DT, Temple, 5th round

Ioannidis is one of those rugged, high-effort tough-guys that simply makes a defensive line better.

Philadelphia Eagles

Jalen Mills, S, LSU, 7th round

If Mills plays to his talent the Eagles found a starter in the 7th.

Dallas Cowboys

Rico Gathers, TE, Baylor, 7th round

The Cowboys hope that they found the next Antonio Gates. A basketball player that decided to give football a try.

New York Giants

Paul Perkins, RB, UCLA, 5th round

I thought that Perkins could go as early as the 2nd round. Perhaps that's because Cal couldn't find a way to get him to the ground. The Bears defense made Perkins look like a first round pick. 

New Orleans Saints

Daniel Lasco, RB, Cal, 7th round

Another Cal player gets the nod. Lasco probably would have been drafted on the second day if he hadn't missed most of the 2015 season to injury. He shined at the Scouting Combine. 

Carolina Panthers

Zack Sanchez, CB, Oklahoma, 5th round

The Panthers drafted three corners. Sanchez was the third. The Panthers need them to play early.

Atlanta Falcons

Wes Schweitzer, G, San Jose State, 6th round

Nice size and feet for a late-round pick.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Caleb Benenoch, OL, UCLA, 5th round

Benenoch has experience at both guard and tackle and the talent to eventually start. 

Seattle Seahawks

Kenny Lawler, WR, Cal, 7th round

Another Cal player! It helps that so many were selected late in the draft. Lawler's touchdown-scoring ability in the red zone is such that it wouldn't have been a surprise if he was selected much earlier. He has to show that he can be a threat down the field rather than just a jumpball-specialist. 

Arizona Cardinals

Harlan Miller, CB, Southeastern Louisiana, 6th round

Miller was one of the top small school sleepers. He has the talent to earn some playing time early on a very good defense. 

San Francisco 49ers

Aaron Burbridge, WR, Michigan State, 6th round

Another player that I expected to be drafted much earlier. Whenever the Spartans needed a big play it seemed that Burbridge was the player to make it. 

Los Angeles Rams

Mike Thomas, WR, Southern Mississippi, 6th round

Thomas seemed to gather more attention late in the draft evaluation process. He's a talented player with terrific hands. He'll have a chance to make a Rams team that needs some receivers.

Tomorrow: The AFC "Richard Shermans"