Pick

Team

Pos.

Player

College

Class

Ht.

Wt.

25

TE

Greg Olsen

Miami

Jr.

6-5

254

The Jets are an up-and-coming team with an emerging future. There are some needs on offense as well as defense. Head coach Eric Mangini named Chad Pennington as the starter for this coming season, but the Jets have to find him an over the middle weapon. Tight end Chris Baker is serviceable, but adding a playmaker in Miami’s Greg Olsen makes Pennington’s game that much better.

26

S

Brandon Meriweather

Miami

Sr.

5-11

195

Looking at the Eagles secondary, the safety position is a concern, especially after losing Michael Lewis (49ers) in free agency, and Brian Dawkins is getting older. There are rumors that the Eagles are interested in Colts free agent Mike Doss, and that could affect this pick. Miami’s Brandon Meriweather may be a reach at this pick, but he answers the concern at safety.

27

WR

Dwayne Bowe

LSU

Sr.

6-3

221

Cutting ties with long-time Saints receiver Joe Horn was a tough decision for the franchise. Finding a replacement for Horn is a tougher challenge. Marques Colston becomes the team’s number-one receiver, but is Devery Henderson a capable second receiver? With that question, the Saints add a Bayou favorite – LSU’s Dwayne Bowe.

28

OT/G

Justin Blalock

Texas

Sr.

6-4

320

The Patriots addressed one need with their first selection (24th overall) and will look to add depth to another area on their team. New England is a team that’s always looking to improve their line play on both sides of the ball. Adding depth on the offensive line is necessary and Texas’ Justin Blalock is a huge lineman that gives the Patriots versatility.

29

DE/OLB

Anthony Spencer

Purdue

Sr.

6-3

261

With Adalius Thomas going to New England via free agency, the Ravens have to find a replacement for Thomas. 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.

5-11

195

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

Ben Grubbs

Auburn

Sr.

6-3

311

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 Auburn’s Ben Grubbs is as technically sound as any lineman in the draft.

32

OLB

Paul Posluszny

Penn State

Sr.

6-2

238

The Colts are ready to wave goodbye to linebacker Cato June, but at this point in free agency, no one has signed him? With his future unknown, the Colts look to move forward. Penn State’s Paul Posluszny is an excellent option for Indianapolis. He’s tough, physical and a steady leader on a defense. Posluszny is the perfect fit for the Colts defense.