Pick

Team

Pos.

Player

College

Class

Ht.

Wt.

4

WR

Calvin Johnson

Georgia Tech

Jr.

6-5

239

The Buccaneers were sweating out the results of the top-three selections and are thrilled to see Calvin Johnson still on the board. Adding Johnson to an offense that needs a legitimate star gives Buccaneers fans a reason to be excited about the future and brings hope to the Tampa area.

5

OT

Joe Thomas

Wisconsin

Sr.

6-7

311

The Cardinals luck out and have the best offensive lineman fall to them, and it just happens to be the player they coveted the most – offensive tackle Joe Thomas. Thomas gives Arizona an upgrade from Leonard Davis and a player with a high ceiling. I am sure Matt Leinart is smiling over this selection.

6

DT

Alan Branch

Michigan

Jr.

6-6

324

There are many areas the Redskins could address with this selection. LSU’s LaRon Landry could upgrade Washington’s secondary. Arkansas’ Jamaal Anderson could give the Redskins a potentially dominant pass rusher, but adding a big, physical defensive tackle like Alan Branch is the answer the Redskins were looking for.

7

DE

Jamaal Anderson

Arkansas

Jr.

6-6

288

The Vikings have many needs, and some are more glaring than others. Obviously Minnesota needs to add a receiver, but in a deep receiving class they feel they can wait until round two. With a potentially dominant defensive end on the board in Arkansas’ Jamaal Anderson, the Vikings look to improve their pass rush and select the former SEC sack leader.