Pick

Team

Pos.

Player

College

Class

Ht.

Wt.

29

OT

Joe Staley

Central Michigan

Sr.

6-5

306

With Adalius Thomas going to New England via free agency, the Ravens have to find a replacement. This draft is full of talented linebackers with big impact ability and knowing that, the Ravens will wait to address Thomas’ replacement. Baltimore needs to improve their offensive line and with Central Michigan’s versatile tackle Joe Staley available; he is the perfect pick for the Ravens.

30

S

Brandon Meriweather

Miami

Sr.

5-11

195

The Chargers need to add a receiver to their offense and give Phillip Rivers a deep threat, but with the draft deep at receiver, the Chargers will wait until the second round for a receiver. Adding a safety to the secondary is a big need and with Miami’s Brandon Meriweather available, the Chargers draft the talented Hurricane.

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

DE

Anthony Spencer

Purdue

Sr.

6-2

261

The Colts lost Cato June to the Buccaneers via free agency and will look to add a linebacker in the draft. Purdue’s Anthony Spencer is a versatile linebacker that can play outside linebacker or lineup as a defensive end. Spencer was a very productive player at Purdue and gives the Colts options on defense.