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One the greatest defensive linemen ever to play was drafted by the Bears in the 6th round, Richard Dent. We do much better drafting late than earlier which is why I like to see them trade down and get more picks.
Roland Harper 17th round
Jay Hilgenberg undrafted
Harlon Hill 15th round
Doug Planck 12th round

I think Alex Brown will be the next Dent - and he slipped to the 4th round. With Daniels at left end, we're okay there. My major worry is defensive tackle. Traylor and Washington are not getting younger, and both are coming off injuries this year.

I think it may be time to open the auditions there. B-Rob might be an option, and I think that Joe Tafoya could be good, but if we get Jimmy Kenendy, we only have one slot to fill as opposed to two.

Here's an interesting late-round (sort of) draft story.

Back in 1985, Pitt DE/OLB Chris Doleman was considered one of the hottest prospects in the NFL draft. The New York Giants did not have a high selection in that draft (they had finished 9-7 the year before), but they sent a scout to the last Pitt game of the season against Notre Dame just to evaluate him anyway.

The scouting report on Doleman was interesting, to say the least. I paraphrase:

Doleman seems like a definite blue-chipper. Great physical pass-rushing skills for a college lineman. Excellent speed. Did not perform as expected, though. Spent most of the game flat on his @ss, courtesy of an unknown Notre Dame tight end named Mark Bavaro. Bavaro looks like a real hidden gem in this draft.