Live Coverage of the N.F.L. Draft The Fifth Down will cover the 2013 N.F.L. draft, which may be the most unpredictable in years. The event is being held at Radio City Music Hall in New York. Auto-Refresh: ONTurn ONRefresh NowFeedTwitter11:00 P.M. Vikings, Picking Again, Take Rhodes After landing Floyd two picks earlier, Minnesota has secured incredible value on the top-ranked player left on my board - Florida State cornerback Xavier Rhodes. Rhodes fits Minnesota's scheme well and will add much-needed coverage ability to fend off Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees, and Jay Cutler in the NFC North. The Vikings ranked 27th in the N.F.L. with only 10 interceptions in 2012. As it stands right now, my board looks like this at the top: Cornellius Carradine, DE, Florida State; DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Clemson; Geno Smith, QB, West Virginia; Arthur Brown, LB, Kansas State; Kawann Short, DT, Purdue; Menelik Watson, OT, Florida State; Damontre Moore, DE, Texas A&M; Datone Jones, DT/DE, UCLA; Alec Ogletree, LB, Georgia; Da'Rick Rogers, WR, Tennessee Tech Jonathan Bales 10:56 P.M. Werner, a Defensive End, to the Colts At No. 24, the Indianapolis Colts select Florida State defensive end Bjoern Werner. He's a player many considered a top 10 talent just a few months ago, but he slid due to a perceived lack of athleticism. From my Werner scouting report: There could be concern over Werner's height. At 6 foot 3 with 33 1/4-inch arms, he doesn't have the elite length that often coincides with success at the defensive end position. It can show in the running game, as Werner has trouble getting off of blocks at times. He's still decent as a run defender, but he has problems shedding blocks once engaged. The Colts needed a replacement for Dwight Freeney, and they hope they've found that in Werner. 10:50 P.M. Floyd Is a Viking With the No. 23 overall selection, the Minnesota Vikings selected the clear "best player available" on many draftniks" boards - and a player at a position of need - in Florida defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd. From my scouting report on Floyd: At 6 foot 3, 305 pounds, Sharrif Floyd has good size to play either defensive tackle position in a 4-3 or defensive end in a 3-4. He's a high-motor player that rarely gives up on plays; I watched over 100 snaps and saw consistent hustle. By all accounts, Floyd seems to be a very hard worker. Floyd isn't an overwhelmingly strong player and he's not going to consistently maintain his ground. That means he'll need to go to a team that will allow him to shoot gaps and make plays in the backfield, which he can do. The Vikings are currently on the clock with their second selection in the first round. 10:45 P.M. Falcons Take Trufant Moving up from the back of the first round as so many predicted the Falcons would do, Atlanta selected Washington cornerback Desmond Trufant. It's mildly surprising since Florida State cornerback Xavier Rhodes is still on the board. Trufant is a burner but considered a liability in the running game, while Rhodes stands 6 foot 2, possessing the requisite size to match up with N.F.C. South playmakers Vincent Jackson and Jimmy Graham. 10:37 P.M. Bengals Select Eifert, a Tight End The Bengals are always an interesting team to follow on draft day because they almost never trade and their rankings always seem to deviate wildly from the norm. In this situation, however, it appeared as though they drafted the highest player on most boards in Notre Dame tight end Tyler Eifert. Eifert is the anti-Vaccaro in that tight ends are extremely scarce; he's considered to be head-and-shoulders above the rest of this tight end class, and that probably artificially inflated his value. 10:32 P.M. Kyle Long Is a Bear In another surprising decision, the Bears grabbed Howie's son - Oregon offensive tackle Kyle Long. Long was projected to be drafted in the back of the first round or the start of the second. He's a high-risk, high-reward player who, like so many of these first-round offensive linemen, possesses guard/tackle versatility. It's surprising that the Bears bypassed the linebacker position - a spot most believed they'd target. With all of the inside linebackers still on the board, the Bears obviously felt Long's upside was too great to pass up. 10:25 P.M. Giants Pick Pugh, an Offensive Tackle In a bit of a shocker, the Giants drafted Syracuse offensive tackle Justin Pugh. Pugh is a name we've been hearing a lot lately as someone who could sneak into the first round, and he made his way all the way into the top 20 selections. He's a versatile player who will start at tackle for the Giants, but he possesses the versatility to move to guard if needed. As with D.J. Fluker, that gives Pugh flexibility and makes him a safer selection than if he didn't have guard/tackle versatility. 10:22 P.M. Reid to the 49ers The Dallas Cowboys traded with the San Francisco 49ers - something that should have surprised no one - but the Niners" selection and the compensation involved are more surprising. The 49ers grabbed L.S.U. safety Eric Reid. Most considered Reid a fringe first-round player, so it's very possible that San Francisco could have gotten him had they stayed put. Of course, the 49ers yielded only their third-round selection. Traditionally, teams moving up as far as the Niners did have had to give up their second-round pick. The Cowboys obviously didn't like anyone on the board and were desperate to acquire an extra pick, so from that standpoint, the 49ers got a good deal. 10:14 P.M. Steelers Select Jones The Steelers needed a pass rusher to take over for outside linebacker James Harrison, and they found one in Georgia's Jarvis Jones. Once considered an elite player, Jones's stock slipped after he clocked in with a 4.90 40-yard dash. When combined with his lack of ideal height and arm length, many teams were scared off by Jones. Nonetheless, you can't overlook a 14.5-sack season in the SEC. 10:10 P.M. Bills Take Manuel, a Quarterback After a relatively quiet few picks, we have our first big shocker of the draft with Buffalo grabbing Florida State quarterback E.J. Manuel as the first passer off the board. Manuel is ranked all over the place, but most teams were reported to have either West Virginia's Geno Smith or Syracuse's Ryan Nassib as their top-rated quarterback. Before the draft there had been reports that the Bills loved Nassib, but Manuel - a much more mobile quarterback who many have compared to Cam Newton because of his size and arm - was their guy. 10:03 P.M. In Vaccaro, Saints Get a Safety The Saints needed a safety in a big way, and they got their man in Texas safety Kenny Vaccaro. Although Vaccaro is the top-rated safety on most boards, including mine, I don't think the selection is necessarily a good one. That's because this draft is incredibly deep at the safety position, meaning Vaccaro isn't a scarce commodity. Teams will be able to find quality safeties - immediate starters - throughout the first two rounds of the draft: Florida's Matt Elam, L.S.U."s Eric Reid, Florida International's Jonathan Cyprien, Georgia's Baccari Rambo and Georgia Southern's J.J. Wilcox. Just as is the case in any market, scarcity leads to value. Since there are plenty of Vaccaro-like players who can potentially be had much later, Vaccaro's value probably wasn't great for New Orleans. 9:55 P.M. Lotulelei to the Panthers With the 14th overall selection, the Carolina Panthers added a player many considered a surefire top-10 pick just a few months ago in Utah defensive tackle Star Lotulelei. Lotulelei will play the one-technique position for Carolina - something he can do quite well given his ability to anchor in the running game and hold up at the point of attack. He might very well have been the Panthers" best player available, so it's a bonus that he plays a position of major need. 9:52 P.M. Focusing on Defense, Jets Take Richardson After landing the draft's top cornerback with their first selection, the Jets used the No. 13 overall selection that they acquired in the Revis trade to grab another defensive playmaker in Missouri defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson. It's interesting to see Richardson selected over Utah defensive tackle Star Lotulelei. Nonetheless, Richardson was likely one of the higher-rated players left on most teams" boards, and he was the third-ranked remaining player on mine. Although Milliner and Richardson are obviously talented players, it's intriguing to see the Jets forgo upgrading their offense in the first round. To their credit, the top of the board isn't littered with many offensive studs right now. Notre Dame tight end Tyler Eifert might have been the only legitimate option there. 9:44 P.M. Hayden Is a Raider As many have expected for a few days now, the Raiders did indeed nab Houston cornerback D.J. Hayden. It wasn't long ago that we didn't see Hayden in a single mock draft, but after NFL Network's Mike Mayock declared him his top cornerback, Hayden shot up boards. He's a highly athletic corner with good size and elite sub-4.40 speed. The major concern for most teams was that Hayden tore a vein in his heart in November, but Oakland obviously doesn't see the once-life-threatening injury as a major concern at this point. Hayden will upgrade a Raiders secondary that allowed 28 passing touchdowns and nearly 4,000 yards a year ago. 9:35 P.M. Chargers Take the Versatile Fluker With the early run on offensive tackles, it was inevitable that Alabama's D.J. Fluker would quickly come off of the board. He was snatched up by the Chargers - a team in desperate need of offensive line help - but I don't think he was really the best player available. Actually, he's way, way down in my rankings, rated well behind other offensive tackles like Florida State's Menelik Watson and even the small-school prospect David Quessenberry, out of San Jose State. What Fluker has going for him is some versatility; many believe he could potentially play either tackle or guard, giving the Chargers flexibility and a little room for error. If Fluker doesn't work out on the outside, his ability to kick inside to guard - a position I think will suit him better - is valuable. 9:32 P.M. A Night for Guards We all knew the Titans needed a guard, but it's still surprising to see two players at the position selected in the top 10. Remember, the highest a guard had ever been drafted before 2013 was No. 10 - a spot Alabama's Chance Warmack just matched. He's a much different player than U.N.C."s Jonathan Cooper - a mauler as opposed to a finesse player - and he should significantly improve Tennessee's running game. Following the Titans" selection, here's an updated look at my top remaining players: Xavier Rhodes, CB, Florida State; Cornellius Carradine, DE, Florida State; Sheldon Richardson, DT, Missouri; Star Lotulelei, DT, Utah; DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Clemson; D.J. Hayden, CB Houston; Bjoern Werner, DE, Florida State; Geno Smith, QB, West Virginia; Desmond Trufant, CB, Washington; Arthur Brown, LB, Kansas State; Kawann Short, DT, Purdue; Jarvis Jones, DE/OLB, Georgia; Menelik Watson, OT, Florida State; Sharrif Floyd, DT, Florida; Kenny Vaccaro, S, Texas 9:22 P.M. Jets Get Milliner With the ninth overall selection, the Jets have found their replacement for Darrelle Revis in Alabama cornerback Dee Milliner. Milliner is the consensus top cornerback in the draft. Although the Jets were reportedly interested in securing a pass rusher, they had to be thrilled to see a run at defensive end push Milliner down the board. The only downside is we didn't get to see how Jets fans would react to hearing the name "Geno Smith" called. But there's still time. By the way, the Rams paid a pretty hefty price to grab their man in Tavon Austin; they forfeited a first-round pick (No. 16 overall), a second-rounder, a third-rounder and a seventh-rounder for the Bills" first and third-round selections. The seventh-rounder isn't worth much, but it's never ideal to have a net loss of two picks in a trade. 9:11 P.M. Austin to the Rams Once it was announced that the Rams swapped picks with the Bills to move up to No. 8 over all, it was pretty obvious they were making a play for West Virginia wide receiver Tavon Austin. Although he's clearly an explosive athlete, it's pretty shocking to see a 5-foot-8 receiver be selected in the top 10. Take a look at the 10 most productive wideouts in 2012 in terms of yards and touchdowns: the average size is 6-foot-3, 220 pounds. Wow. That doesn't mean Austin can't be a sensational player, but there's risk in selecting a receiver who could very well become irrelevant in the red zone. Nonetheless, Jets fans aren't happy. 9:06 P.M. Cardinals Get Cooper, a Guard Guards don't typically get selected in the top 10; in fact, with the Cardinals" selection of U.N.C."s Jonathan Cooper at No. 7 over all, Cooper is the highest-chosen guard in N.F.L. history. Of course, this draft is atypical in just about every sense, so we knew we'd see some strange moves. I had Cooper rated as the No. 3 overall player on my board because I think he's an incredibly versatile player who will fit in nicely in Arizona. He's an athletic guard who works well in space, excelling on screens and counters. And the Buffalo Bills have just traded the No. 8 pick to the St. Louis Rams: Tavon Austin? 9:00 P.M. In Surprise, Browns Take Mingo The Browns have a bunch of new faces throughout their front office and coaching staff, so this is really a tone-setting draft for the organization. Although many (including myself) figured they'd add the consensus top cornerback in the draft in Alabama's Dee Milliner, they went a different direction with L.S.U."s Barkevious Mingo - the third defensive end off the board. Many have wondered if Mingo, at 240 pounds, is too small to play as either a defensive end or 3-4 outside linebacker in the N.F.L. The truth is that defenses win by defending the pass effectively, and Mingo can certainly do just that. For teams looking to draft either an offensive tackle or a pass rusher, these first six selections have to be a nightmare scenario. 8:55 P.M. Will the Giants Get a Lineman They Need? The Giants need help on the offensive line. And this is a draft deep in offensive linemen. The Giants certainly did not expect any of the three offensive linemen selected so far to be available when they got around to their pick at the 19th spot. But watching offensive linemen selected with three of the top four picks can't make them feel overly confident that the fifth- or sixth-best-rated linemen will still be there at No. So many teams may be thinking the same way: it's a dull draft, so stock up on staples, like offensive linemen. Bill Pennington 8:54 P.M. Ansah to the Lions The Lions great Barry Sanders - just chosen to be on the cover of the Madden video game - has turned in the card for Detroit: Ezekiel Ansah, DE, BYU. The Lions were in a good spot, knowing that one of the draft's three elite offensive tackles or its two elite pass rushers would fall to them. Both positions are major needs for Detroit, but they really needed to upgrade the defense. Earlier this year, I wrote: "At 6-6, 270 pounds, Ansah has ideal size for either a 4-3 or 3-4 scheme. He has good natural strength, although his functional, in-game strength isn't up to N.F.L. standards just yet. The potential is there to add some bulk without decreasing quickness, so you could see big strides from Ansah after his first season in the N.F.L. when he can go through an entire off-season routine. Don't forget that this is a player who first touched a football in 2010. He's admittedly a high-risk selection, but the upside is enormous. 8:47 P.M. Johnson Is an Eagle The Eagles have to be thrilled that no one jumped them to land Lane Johnson. The offensive tackle is the top tackle in my rankings, and he fits perfectly with what the Eagles" new coach, Chip Kelly, wants to do in Philadelphia. Johnson's athleticism will be a welcome addition to an Eagles offensive line that has been the weakest unit on the team in recent seasons. As a side note, Oakland was able to land Miami's first- and second-round picks after moving down nine spots in the first round. It's not an incredibly steep price for the Dolphins to pay for a player who could be the next Aldon Smith. Meanwhile, look for Oakland to draft D.J. Hayden if he's still on the board at pick No. 8:38 P.M. Jordan to Dolphins The Oakland Raiders have traded the No. 3 overall pick, as many expected. It's a bit surprising that Miami was the team to move up, however. It's a long way to jump from No. 12, so we'll need to see what sort of compensation Oakland received to move down. There is speculation that Oakland is looking to draft Houston cornerback D.J. Hayden, and they'll probably be able to do it at No. The Dolphins used the selection to land Oregon's Dion Jordan, the best pass rusher in this class. Jordan was actually my top player available in the entire class, largely because of his combination of elite measurables - 6-6 height and a 4.54 40-yard dash - and college production (23.5 tackles for loss and 12.5 sacks over the past two seasons). 8:31 P.M. Jaguars Take Joeckel The Jaguars" selection of Luke Joeckel isn't a huge surprise, and it was probably a best-player-available deal for them. It isn't as if Jacksonville has two All-Pro offensive tackles, however; Joeckel will replace Brad Meester - a player who was atrocious as a run blocker in 2012 - and pair with Eugene Monroe to protect whoever it is playing quarterback for the Jags in 2013. In Joeckel, Jacksonville is getting a lean 6-foot-6, 306-pound tackle with perhaps the best technique in this class. Although the No. 1 overall selection, Eric Fisher, and Oklahoma's Lane Johnson are certainly more athletic, Joeckel was really the scout's choice as the top offensive lineman on the board, and even the best overall player on the board for many. Maurice Jones-Drew should be a happy running back right now. 8:10 P.M. Fisher Is First As expected, the Chiefs take Eric Fisher with the No. 1 overall selection. Although he's probably lower than Joeckel on most boards, he's likely a better fit for Reid's offense, which emphasizes athleticism on the line. When you factor in Fisher's size and 34 1/2-inch arms - actually the best predictor of success at the offensive tackle position - the choice was an easier one for Reid than it was for the media. Now the fun begins. What will the Jaguars do with the second selection? The smart money is probably on Joeckel, although Jacksonville could use an upgrade on the defensive line as well. If they go the defensive route, Oregon defensive end Dion Jordan will probably be their guy. 8:01 P.M. The Class Is in Session7:54 P.M. Make Your Picks The first round still looks like pretty much of a mystery. Players like West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith could go in the top five or perhaps drop out of the first round completely. To get the discussion going, here are my projections for the first round: Chiefs - Eric Fisher, OT, Central Michigan 2. Jaguars - Luke Joeckel, OT, Texas A&M 3. Raiders - Sharrif Floyd, DT, Florida 4. Eagles - Lane Johnson, OT, Oklahoma 5. Lions - Dion Jordan, DE, Oregon 6. Browns - Dee Milliner, CB, Alabama 7. Cardinals - D.J. Fluker, OT, Alabama 8. Bills - Ryan Nassib, QB, Syracuse 9. Jets - Geno Smith, QB, West Virginia 10. Titans - Ezekiel Ansah, DE, BYU 7:32 P.M. The Countdown Begins7:26 P.M. A Night of Trades? As always, the scene at Radio City Music Hall is a chaotic one, and we're set to have one of the wildest drafts in recent memory. Many are expecting a record number of trades, although it's unclear for whom teams will want to move up. West Virginia wide receiver Tavon Austin - whom the Jets may or may not covet - may be one of those players. It's looking as if Central Michigan offensive tackle Eric Fisher is going to be the Chiefs" man with the No. That's an interesting choice, particularly because there were reports that Kansas City's front office wanted Texas A&M offensive tackle Luke Joeckel - the "consensus" No. 1 player on the board for quite some time - while the coaches, led by the newcomer Andy Reid, favored Fisher. Reid apparently won out.