You probably didn't get real excited about the 4th round of the NFL draft this spring. Perhaps you should have. There are a lot of good IDPs who came into the NFL in prior 4th rounds. Here's just a sample:

• Kerry Rhodes, SS, Jets - One of the best safeties in IDP right now.
• Jared Allen, DE, Chiefs - He's been a terrific pass rusher since Day 1.
• Donnie Edwards, LB, Chiefs - Can you believe this IDPBlitz Hall of Famer was a 4th rounder?
• Terrence McGee, CB, Bills - Last year was off, but owners love him for his kick returns. Not a bad CB, either.
• Asante Samuel, CB, Patriots - Led the league in INTs last season.
• Nathan Vasher, CB, Bears - Always an INT threat himself. His career high is 8.
• Shaun Phillips, LB, Chargers - Burst onto the scene with his sacking ways when Steve Foley's career derailed.
• David Thornton, LB, Titans - Solid but unspectacular, despite 1 great season as the Colts WLB.
• Alex Brown, DE, Bears - His star is on the wane right now, but he was solid last year.
• Aaron Smith, DE, Steelers - A borderline player for many rosters.
• Bradie James, LB, Cowboys - Never has really broken out, but the potential is there.
• DeShea Townsend, CB, Steelers - Always good for 4-5 sacks/INTs per season.
• Larry Foote, LB, Steelers - A low-end choice for many rosters.
• Sean Considine, SS, Eagles - Could be a breakout player this year.
• Anthony Henry, CB, Cowboys - Career high of 10 INTs.
• Dexter Jackson, SS, Bengals - Was a Super Bowl MVP.

OK,  you get the picture. Fourth rounders shouldn't be overlooked. So here's the important point: Which 2007 4th rounders could one day be added to this list? Here are 5 candidates:

• Marvin White, SS, Bengals - Big hitter who will sub for Jackson when (not if) he gets hurt. White could also see time at FS as Madieu Williams slides to CB in the nickel. Prediction: White will start next year at one of the safety slots.
• Tanard Jackson, S, Bucs - A great athlete who has been impressive so far. His time will come.
• Brian Robison, DE, Vikings - The DE rotation is just not that strong. At what point will the Vikes give up on Kenechi Udeze and Erasmus James, both early round flops? Robison is athletic enough to contribute on special teams until then.
• Clint Sessions, OLB, Colts - A fleet but undersized LB, he fits the Tampa-2 scheme. Could challenge Freddie Keiaho at WLB sometime down the line.
• Kareem Brown, DT, Patriots - Probably won't make much noise this year, but perhaps he'll be a factor in future seasons.