Pick

Team

Pos.

Player

College

Class

Ht.

Wt.

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

CB

Chris Houston

Arkansas

Jr.

5-10

185

Looking at the Eagles secondary, the safety position is a concern, especially after losing Michael Lewis in free agency, and Brian Dawkins is getting older. With Texas’ Michael Griffin and Miami’s Brandon Meriweather available the Eagles will debate between the two. But the Eagles didn’t expect Arkansas’ Chris Houston to be available and Houston provides depth at a position the Eagles covet.

27

WR

Dwayne Bowe

LSU

Sr.

6-3

221

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 look to address the secondary, but with all the top corners off the board, they will look to replace WR Joe Horn. The replacement comes from the Bayou in LSU’s Dwayne Bowe.

28

S

Michael Griffin

Texas

Sr.

6-0

202

The Patriots added a versatile linebacker in Timmons with their first pick and will continue to upgrade their defense with this selection. New England has to think about the present and the future in regards to their secondary. Rodney Harrison is getting older and a replacement is necessary. Texas’ Michael Griffin is a nice successor.