San Francisco 49ers

OLB Darius Fleming suffered a torn ACL and is out indefinitely. The fifth-round draft pick just signed a four-year contract one day before the injury happened. Fleming is expected to start on the PUP list once training camp opens. Depending on his recovery and the plan the 49ers have with Fleming he could then be placed on injured reserve as the season progresses.

Darius Fleming was drafted to provide depth at the outside linebacker position. The 49ers were hoping he could make an impact on special teams after LB Blake Costanzo's departure to the Chicago Bears.

Arizona Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals had a busy day signing some of their draft-picks. OT Bobby Massie, G Senio Kelemete, CB Justin Bethel and QB Ryan Lindley agreed to terms on four-year contracts.

Bobby Massie could wind up starting at right tackle if he wins the position battle against RT Jeremy Bridges. Senio Kelemete will spend his rookie campaign as a backup because the Cardinals are set at both guard positions with LG Daryn Colledge and RG Adam Snyder. Justin Bethel won't see much playing time in Arizona's secondary but he is expected to become a special teams standout. Ryan Lindley has a lot of work ahead in order to become NFL-ready but he is competing with QB Richard Bartel for the number-three role.

Seattle Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks signed veteran OT Alex Barron. Barron was a former first-round pick of the St. Louis Rams where he started 74 games in five seasons. Two short stints with the Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints followed. The Saints released Barron with an injury settlement last October and he has been out of football since. He can play both tackle positions and will compete for a roster spot. It should be noted that Barron has a history of drawing a lot of penalties. Alex Barron's acquisition may indicate that OT James Carpenter won't be ready to play in 2012.

San Francisco 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers signed six of their draft picks, leaving first-rounder WR A.J. Jenkins as the only player still without a contract.

RB LaMichael James will probably not be used as a punt returner this season but he is now in the mix for goal-line duties. G Joe Looney is currently ahead of G Daniel Kilgore and OT Alex Boone in the battle for the starting job at right guard. OLB Darius Fleming adds depth and will try to make an impact on special teams. The same applies to FS Trenton Robinson. OT Jason Slowey agreed to terms on a four-year contract. The 49ers will likely move him to center to back up C Jonathan Goodwin if he survives the final cut. DE Cam Johnson could become an impact player if he shows the right attitude and effort.

Arizona Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals and their franchise player DE Calais Campbell agreed to a five-year contract. Terms of the deal will be released later today. Campbell would have earned $10.7m in 2012 but was threatening to hold out if he didn't receive a new long-term deal.

The 25-year old recorded 53 solo tackles, eight sacks and one interception last season. He also forced two fumbles and defensed ten passes.

Seattle Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks are nearly done signing all their draft picks. DT Jaye Howard became the ninth player to agree to terms, leaving RB Robert Turbin as the only remaining unsigned draftee. Howard is a pass rushing tackle and head coach Pete Carroll hopes that he becomes a disruptive force in the opponent's backfield.

Grading a draft is just as pointless as a post-draft power ranking. There is just no way of knowing how the prospects turn out. A high overall pick could become a flop. A seventh-rounder might become a future Hall-of-Famer. An injury, heaven forbid, could stall the rebuilding process for another year. Nonetheless, teams expect their first-round choices to become starters and others are expected to make an immediate impact. Let's see whether the 49ers drafted potential starters and impact players.

The 49ers did a great job in free agency, addressing their need for a deeper and more talented receiver corps. With the exception of maybe a right guard San Francisco didn't need to draft a designated first-year starter. The Niners could use all their picks to add depth and slowly transition the draftees into impact players.

San Francisco selected WR A.J. Jenkins (first round), RB LaMichael James (second), G Joe Looney (fourth), OLB Darius Fleming (fifth), FS Trenton Robinson (sixth), OT Jason Slowey (sixth) and DE Cam Johnson (seventh).

A.J. Jenkins won't be a starter in his first season with the team. He is more of a safety net in case the WR Randy Moss experiment backfires. Jenkins can do everything the 49ers are expecting to get out of Randy Moss. Expect him to catch one or two passes per game with an opportunity to earn an increased role.

The selection of LaMichael James in the second round makes little sense at first. RB Frank Gore and RB Kendall Hunter will almost certainly be ahead of him once the season kicks off and RB Brandon Jacobs and RB Anthony Dixon are set to compete for the short-yardage downs. In the long run, however, James could be groomed to form a one-two-punch with Kendall Hunter once the Frank Gore era has come to an end.

G Joe Looney provides competition at the guard spot and could end up starting on opening day. Looney and G Daniel Kilgore are unproven though. The search for a right guard might not be over yet and a trade seems a possibility, considering the 49ers have a number of additional draft picks in 2013.

OLB Darius Fleming adds depth to the linebacker corps and could make an impact on special teams.

FS Trenton Robinson and T Jason Slowey provide depth but may not survive the cut.

DE Cam Johnson dropped down the draft boards but could turn out to be a steal in the seventh round. Teams were concerned about his history of injuries but if he is healthy he could continue where OLB Aldon Smith left off last season.

It is possible that none of the drafted players wind up starting in 2012. From this angle the draft hasn't made the 49ers a better team but San Francisco was drafting for depth and did just that. Depth is something you can never have enough of. A.J. Jenkins, Joe Looney and Cam Johnson are the most likely players to make an immediate impact. With the exception of the guard spot San Francisco has an overall improved roster compared to last season.

San Francisco 49ers

On the final day of the draft the San Francisco 49ers selected G Joe Looney, OLB Darius Fleming, FS Trenton Robinson, OT Jason Slowey and DE Cam Johnson. Going into the draft the 49ers felt comfortable with G Daniel Kilgore as the projected starter in 2012 but Joe Looney may make this an interesting position battle. Darius Fleming adds depth to San Francisco's outside linebacker position but may not be used beyond special teams as a rookie. Trenton Robinson adds depth to the defensive backfield and Jason Slowey is a versatile player, who can play every position on the offensive line. Cam Johnson is a steal in the seventh round, considering he had second round potential. He gives San Francisco's ageing defensive some youth and could play a role similar to OLB Aldon Smith's last season.

Arizona Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals took care of their offensive line on the third day of this year's draft. They selected OT Bobby Massie, G Senio Kelemete, CB Justin Bethel, QB Ryan Lindley and OT Nate Potter. Bobby Massie has to be considered a slam-dunk, seeing that most projected him to be gone early in the second round. He could become an immediate starter. Senio Kelemete is versatile and adds depth to Arizona's offensive line. Justin Bethel could become an immediate impact player on special teams. Ryan Lindley seems like a dubious decision to draft and may find himself cut at some point before the season kicks off. Nate Potter is an undersized offensive lineman and needs to gain more weight in order to challenge for a roster spot.

Seattle Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks chose RB Robert Turbin, DT Jaye Howard, LB Korey Toomer, CB Jeremy Lane, SS Winston Guy Jr., DT J.R. Sweezy and DE Greg Scruggs. Robert Turbin is an all-round running back and could give RB Marshawn Lynch the occasional breather. He figures to play on special teams as well. Jaye Howard brings versatility to the team, as he can play any position on the defensive line. Korey Toomer can play on the inside as well as the outside and could even line up as a defensive end. Jeremey Lane and Winston Guy Jr. provide Seattle's defensive backfield with versatility. J.R. Sweezy is a defensive tackle by trade but the Seahawks will work on converting him to guard. Greg Scruggs can play any position on the defensive line and the Seahawks intend to use him as defensive end as well as defensive tackle.

St. Louis Rams

The St. Louis Rams finished their draft by selecting WR Chris Givens, G Rokevious Watkins, K Greg Zuerlein, LB Aaron Brown and RB Daryl Richardson in the final rounds. Chris Givens set a single-season school record at Wake Forest with 1,330 yards and can also be used as a kickoff returner. Rokevious Watkins can play guard as well as offensive tackle and could end up as St. Louis' starting right guard. The selection of Greg Zuerlein spells the end of K Josh Brown with the team. Head coach Jeff Fisher made it clear that Zuerlein will be St. Louis' kicker this season and Josh Brown will be released in a move that will save the team $3m in salary cap space. Aaron Brown has a realistic chance to stay on the team as the Rams have only four linebackers on their current roster. Daryl Richardson will have to prove that he deserves a spot on the final roster.

San Francisco 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers chose RB LaMichael James with the 61^st overall pick. G Kelechi Osemele, DT Kendall Reyes and DT Derek Wolfe were no longer available at this point. The running back from Oregon joins a crowded backfield, which includes RB Frank Gore, RB Kendall Hunter, RB Brandon Jacobs and RB Anthony Dixon. Gore and Hunter will carry the main load and Brandon Jacobs could be used as short-yardage and goal line back. LaMichael James is an explosive running back who will compete for playing time. Anthony Dixon seems to be the odd man out at this point.

Arizona Cardinals

The Arizona's Cardinals didn't have a second-round pick because it was part of the Kevin Kolb deal last season. They decided to take CB Jamell Fleming with the 80^th overall pick, much to the surprise of basically everyone. The Cardinals need an offensive tackle and could have drafted Bobby Massie, whom some considered good enough to be taken in the first round. Jamell Fleming is a strong and versatile defensive back but needs to improve as a tackler. It would be very optimistic to project him as a starter in 2012 but he provides depth.

Seattle Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks drafted ILB Bobby Wagner in the second round and QB Russell Wilson in the third round. Seattle traded down five spots in the second round and acquired the fifth-round and a seventh-round pick from the New York Jets in the process. By the time the Seahawks were on the clock ILB Mychal Kendricks had already gone to the Philadelphia Eagles (did I not suggest to draft ILB Dont'a Hightower in the first round?), which made Wagner the next best option at this position. Bobby Wagner can play on the outside as well as the inside and will compete for the starting job at middle linebacker. QB Russell Wilson could make the quarterback situation very interesting. QB Matt Flynn is unproven and QB Tarvaris Jackson is average at best. The Seahawks feel that Wilson could make an immediate impact if he had to take some snaps. His only downside appears to be his height of 5'10".

St. Louis Rams

The St. Louis Rams had four draft picks between 33^rd and 65^th overall and took care of position needs. They selected WR Brian Quick, CB Janoris Jenkins, RB Isaiah Pead and CB Trumaine Johnson. Brian Quick impressed the Rams on several occasions. He is big and strong with exceptional hand-eye coordination. The Rams were desperate for a receiver after Brandon Lloyd's departure in the offseason. Janoris Jenkins had several run-ins with the law but there is no doubt about his talent. He is a shutdown corner, something teams value in a pass-happy league. Isaiah Pead could take some workload off RB Steven Jackson. He's also a dangerous punt returner. Trumaine Johnson has the right size, speed and skill-set to succeed in the NFL.

San Francisco 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers chose WR A.J. Jenkins with the 30^th overall pick. The wideout from Illinois was projected to go early in the second round. This is why the 49ers refused to trade down with the Minnesota Vikings, fearing Jenkins would no longer be around when the Niners would finally be on the clock. A.J. Jenkins adds quality depth to a receiver corps that's slowly but surely beginning to look impressive. He is fast, has good hands and an excellent route running ability. San Francisco could target G Kelechi Osemele in the second round. DT Kendall Reyes or DT Derek Wolfe seem possible as well.

Arizona Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals picked WR Michael Floyd as the 13^th player overall. This caught me off guard as I expected the team to address run defense or even pass protection with their first pick. I had them down for OLB Shea McClellin and ILB Dont'a Hightower was still available also. I understand the logic behind the choice though. Apart from DE Chandler Jones, Floyd was the best player available. WR Larry Fitzgerald has practically been a one-man show since WR Anquan Boldin's departure in 2010. Michael Floyd is a physical receiver who is hard to bring down. He holds seven records at Notre Dame. The Cardinals should have plenty of options in the second round and may look at the likes of DT Devon Still, OT Bobby Massie, DT Brandon Thompson and OLB Lavonte David.

Seattle Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks traded down three spots to acquire the 15^th overall pick and two late-round selections from the Philadelphia Eagles and went to great lengths to add a pass rusher to the roster. DE Bruce Irvin from West Virginia was widely tipped to go early in the second round. DE Chandler Jones, DE Quinton Coples, OLB Melvin Ingram and DE Courtney Upshaw were still available but head coach Pete Carroll is convinced that Irvin is the better fit for the team. Bruce Irvin is an athletic player with an explosive speed burst. Though I still believe that ILB Dont'a Hightower would have been a better choice it is safe to assume that Pete Carroll knows more about football than I do. It's hard to predict Seattle's next move but OLB Lavonte David could be on their radar.

St. Louis Rams

St. Louis' sixth spot wasn't high enough to draft HB Trent Richardson or WR Justin Blackmon so they orchestrated a last-minute trade with the Dallas Cowboys that would give them another draft choice in the second round in addition to Dallas' 14^th overall pick. The Rams eventually drafted DT Michael Brockers, a borderline first-round prospect. Brockers has a lot of upside and stood out on LSU's defensive line. St. Louis now has three picks in the second round to take care of positional needs at wide receiver, cornerback, running back and linebacker. WR Stephen Hill, CB Casey Hayward and OLB Lavonte David could all be in a St. Louis Rams uniform soon.