I still think it's a viable strategy for a team that is either rebuilding or wants to take a specific high upside gamble.
Marcum Semien went @ 21 and he's a nice pickup for any rebuilding team. Could be a long term infielder.
Hunter Strickland and Jacob Lindgren strike me as guys that have a chance to be special - potential keeper quality relievers.
But, having just praised the Strickland pick, TheHurl is also the cautionary tale. Broxton, Holdzkom, Pierce Johnson, and Jordy Mercer all taken between #6 and #26.... I'm just not sure that there's anything there at all.