2019 NFL Draft: Best value picks in the fifth round

SEATTLE, WA - OCTOBER 20: Linebacker Ben Burr-Kirven #25 of the Washington Huskies reacts after making an interception in the fourth quarter against the Colorado Buffaloes at Husky Stadium on October 20, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) /

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – NOVEMBER 17: Blake Cashman #36 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers tackles Kyric McGowan #8 of the Northwestern Wildcats during the fourth quarter of the game at TCFBank Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Northwestern defeated Minnesota 24-14. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

LB. Minnesota. player. 30. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Blake Cashman. 157

From walk-on at Minnesota to fifth-round draft pick of the New York Jets.

Blake Cashman is one of the best stories in this year’s draft, and I love his fit in this defense which is now all of a sudden becoming absolutely loaded with young talent.

The Jets are getting a team captain, special teams ace, and someone who could factor into their defensive plays under Gregg Williams eventually.

Cashman is a converted defensive back with the athleticism of a corner or safety and the size of a linebacker. He can hit, he can cover, he’s instinctive, and he’s got a big future ahead of him in the NFL.

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