A 300 hitter as in 300 career tackles. He could move to the outside, but Lions would like his muscle inside to help a defense ranked 25th vs. the run. Culpepper falls because he didn't play a big-time college schedule. But Scott Mitchell is only around for a year and Culpepper is big and tough and could be the Jim Kelly of next decade. Vikings don't think he'll be here and might trade up to get him.
Patience pays off.
In '98, Charles Johnson was their only wide receiver with more than one TD catch. Many think Holt is one of draft's top 5 guys. At age 24, Tait can step right in at left tackle and make one of the NFL's best lines that much better. A former track and field guy, he'll overcome lack of size with good feet and balance. Bucs coach Tony Dungy takes 14 minutes and 30 seconds swallowing long and hard in passing up Cade McNown.