Byrd and Levitre were good 2nd rounders in the same draft (?). But, ya, typically we don't do well in the 2nd round.
I don't think Ellison was serviceable. Me and my buddy used to say the following about Ellison.........
1. We don't have anyone good enough to start at LB
2. Ellison is not good enough to start, but, Ellison started
3. Ellison is a "tweener" that can't play in this league. He got pushed around and couldn't tackle. TOO small!
4. As long as Ellison was starting we weren't good at LB and clearly had NO depth at LB
5. Ellison started for 2 or 3 season and he was not good enough to start
6. Shortly after we didn't have Ellison on the roster.........Maybin was on our team in the same role, but, worse!