Pick

Team

Pos.

Player

College

Class

Ht.

Wt.

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.

8

from

S

LaRon Landry

LSU

Sr.

6-1

213

The Falcons traded backup quarterback Matt Schaub to the Houston Texans, and doing so, allowed the Falcons to swap first round picks with the Texans. Atlanta made a good move because this trade allows them to secure LSU’s star safety LaRon Landry. Landry becomes an instant starter on a team desperately seeking safety help.