Pick

Team

Pos.

Player

College

Class

Ht.

Wt.

24

from

OLB

Lawrence Timmons

Florida State

Jr.

6-1

234

The New England Patriots signed the top linebacker on the free agent market this off-season, Baltimore’s Adalius Thomas. But what Bill Belichick likes is to attack the opposition. Adding a young linebacker with great potential is intriguing to the Patriots, and Florida State’s Lawrence Timmons is a quality pick at this selection.

25

CB

Aaron Ross

Texas

Sr.

6-0

193

The Jets have some areas that need to be addressed, and at this selection they can pick the best available player if they want. On offense, the Jets need a tight end and another receiver, while on defense they need depth and help at cornerback. Adding a player like Texas’ Aaron Ross, a versatile defensive back, is a nice selection for the Jets.

26

S

Michael Griffin

Texas

Sr.

6-0

202

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. With Texas’ secondary leader Michael Griffin falling into Philly’s lap - he answers the concern at safety.

27

WR

Dwayne Jarrett

USC

Jr.

6-4

219

The Saints had one of the best drafts last year with the selection of RB Reggie Bush in the first round and WR Marques Colston in the seventh round. This year, the Saints get another gift as Bush’s former teammate, Dwayne Jarrett, falls into their lap and replaces the recently released veteran WR Joe Horn.