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2012 NFL Draft Grades: Todd McShay Praises Janoris Jenkins, Brian Quick Selections

The latest analysis from ESPN and Scout.com's Todd McShay suggests the Rams secured a duo of potentially unique players in the second round. McShay's latest article examines an impact player and an intriguing pick for each of the 16 NFC teams, and for the St. Louis Rams, McShay likes the picks of CB Janoris Jenkins and WR Brian Quick.

Jenkins, according to McShay, could contribute immediately to the Rams:

Impact: CB Janoris Jenkins (second) -- The risk-reward gamble is huge with Jenkins and his considerable character baggage, but anyone who saw him shut down the likes of Jeffery, A.J. Green and Julio Jones in 2010 knows just what kind of cover corner Jenkins can be. He's ready to be a starter right now...

Quick, meanwhile, promises a rougher initial product, but could offer an even greater upside.

Intriguing pick: WR Brian Quick (second) -- How steep will Quick's learning curve be coming from a small school, and can he handle the transition to NFL life both on and off the field? Some feel he could become overwhelmed in that regard, but there's no denying his impressive size and athleticism...

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