NFL

Jets draft choices leave much to be desired

Dave Razzano, a former NFL scout for more than 22 years with the 49ers, Rams and Cardinals, and currently an NFL analyst for 95.7 TheGame in San Francisco, doesn’t think Jets second-round pick Georgia Tech wide receiver Stephen Hill is a catch.

“I can’t stand that pick,” Razzano said. “I think you’re throwing a dart. That’s a head-scratcher. You’re taking a guy that had 28 catches. You’re just taking a guy because he can run fast. He wins the Combine.”

Asked if he liked Giants second-round pick LSU wide receiver Rueben Randle better, Razzano said: “Oh God, yeah. Rueben Randle is a stud. He’s like a stronger version of Mario Manningham. He’s gonna get jumpballs, he’s gonna get vertical. … He’s a big guy who can stretch a defense.”

Razzano did, however, like Jets No. 1 pick North Carolina defensive end Quinton Coples, and compared him to Richard Seymour.

“He got a label as an underachiever, but he’s definitely a guy who can be pretty darn good,” Razzano said.

But not as a double-digit sack guy.

“I personally like him better inside,” Razzano said. “He can penetrate gaps and he can disrupt things from inside.”

The Jets had their pick of Coples, Melvin Ingram and Chandler Jones. Whom did Razzano prefer?

“It depends on your scheme,” Razzano said. “It would be hard for me to pass up Chandler Jones — if you’re a 3-4, that’s a different story. Chandler Jones is strictly a 4-3 end. He’s not athletic enough to be a backer in a 3-4.”

Razzano considers the 6-foot-1 1/2, 264-pound Ingram strictly a defensive end. But in his estimation, the Chargers landed the best pass rusher in the draft in defensive end Whitney Mercilus.

“He can bring the heat,” Razzano said. “He’s not very good against the run.”

Razzano preferred Boise State running back Doug Martin (Bucs) to the Giants’ No. 1 pick Virginia Tech running back David Wilson mainly because he’s bigger. But he is high on Wilson.

“He’s one of those real quick, dynamic little backs,” Razzano said.

Giants third-round pick, cornerback Jayron Hosley?

“He’s more of a nickel,” Razzano said.

Razzano gives the Giants “a solid B” and the Jets a “C-plus, B-minus.”

NFC EAST

EAGLES: Razzano believes the Eagles had one of the top drafts, shoring up their run defense with explosive first-round pick defensive tackle Fletcher Cox and speedy second-round inside linebacker Mychal Kendricks (“When he blitzes, he gets there”), and adding to their pass rush with their third-round pick of defensive end Vinny Curry (“love that pick … an edge rush guy who can also play the run”).

COWBOYS: Jerry Jones traded up in the first round to pick cornerback Morris Claiborne.

“He can lock down the bigger guys,” Razzano said.

Added to free agent CB Brandon Carr, Rob Ryan can now match up better with Hakeem Nicks and Victor Cruz.

REDSKINS: RG3 is the future. But he won’t learn Mike Shanahan’s system overnight. Razzano likes Andrew Luck better.

“He prepares like a maniac,” Razzano said.

AFC EAST

PATRIOTS: Top pick, inside linebacker Dont’a Hightower?

“He’s a big guy that’s a finesse guy,” Razzano said. “He’s not real physical. He is smart.”

Second-rounder, safety Tavon Wilson? “Major reach,” Razzano said.

BILLS: Razzano likes Buffalo’s top pick, cornerback Stephon Gilmore.

“He has good awareness and good instincts in coverage,” he said.

He likes No. 2 Cordy Glenn as a right tackle. The Bills like him on the left side.

“I don’t know if he’s got the athletic ability to be a left tackle,” Razzano said.

DOLPHINS: No. 1 pick quarterback Ryan Tannehill?

“A little mechanical,” Razzano said. “Locks onto his primary. Forces a lot into double coverage.”

Of the Chiefs’ No. 1 pick NT Dontari Poe, Razzano said: “He was the reach of the draft. If you look at him on tape and don’t know who he is, you wouldn’t want him.”

He also didn’t care for Titans No. 1 WR Kendall Wright. “He’s not real fast, he’s not real big,” Razzano said. “I can see him struggling early.”

Razzano believes the Browns’ selection of quarterback Brandon Weeden is an upgrade over Colt McCoy, but said: “Good arm, not great. I don’t think he’s that great under pressure. I don’t think he throws that well on the move.”

He loved the Broncos’ second-round pick of 6-foot-7 quarterback Brock Osweiler.

“He’s got a lot of Drew Bledsoe in him,” Razzano said. “He’s a big guy with a little man’s quickness. He can make all the throws … real competitive.”

Razzano’s big winners? Packers and Steelers.