Pick

Team

Pos.

Player

College

Class

Ht.

Wt.

25

DE

Charles Johnson

Georgia

Jr.

6-2

270

The Jets are building something special in New York and are on their way to becoming a very good team. Building a defense is what takes a team to the next level, and the Jets need to address their lack of depth on the defensive line. Georgia’s Charles Johnson adds depth and versatility to New York’s emerging defense.

26

CB

Aaron Ross

Texas

Sr.

6-1

193

Philadelphia is known for identifying certain positions in the draft and building for the present and the future with their draft picks. With Donte’ Stallworth on his way out, via free agency, the Eagles may look to add LSU’s Dwayne Bowe. Adding speed in the return game with a versatile defensive back like Texas’ Aaron Ross is the right move for Philly.

27

TE

Greg Olsen

Miami

Jr.

6-5

254

The Saints have a dynamic offense with Drew Brees, Reggie Bush, and Deuce McAllister leading the way, but something is missing. When Brees was in San Diego, he had a great tight end in Antonio Gates. The Saints need to give Brees an option over the middle that can make plays. Miami’s Greg Olsen is an excellent choice at this selection.

28

WR

Dwayne Bowe

LSU

Sr.

6-3

221

The Patriots are a team that can plug any receiver into their offense and be successful – at least that’s what they thought. Tom Brady is the best quarterback in football and he can make an average receiver look great (Look what he did for Jabar Gaffney!). But adding talent to the receiving position is a must and with Bowe available, the Patriots add a big, physical receiver with a lot of talent.

29

DE/OLB

Anthony Spencer

Purdue

Sr.

6-3

261

It appears that the Ravens will lose Adalius Thomas to free agency, and finding a replacement is something the Ravens will identify. This draft is full of talented linebackers with big impact ability. Drafting a player as versatile as Purdue’s Anthony Spencer will benefit the Ravens’ defense.

30

WR

Sidney Rice

South Carolina

So.

6-3

200

The Chargers need to add a receiver to their offense and give Phillip Rivers a deep threat. South Carolina’s Sidney Rice is the perfect receiver to fit in the Chargers offense. Rice is tall, fast and can jump out of any stadium. He’s the perfect red zone threat for the Chargers.

31

G/OT

Justin Blalock

Texas

Sr.

6-4

320

It’s obvious that Rex Grossman is still a work in progress, and there are some serious doubts that he will become a quality quarterback. One way to find out is to give him some protection, and Texas’ versatile offensive lineman Justin Blalock adds depth to the Bears o-line.

32

OLB

Paul Posluszny

Penn State

Sr.

6-2

238

The Colts are ready to wave goodbye to linebacker Cato June, and that leaves Indianapolis searching for a replacement. Penn State’s Paul Posluszny had an excellent workout in Indy at the combine, and Bill Polian and his staff had a front row seat for that performance. Posluszny is the perfect fit for the Colts defense.