| NFL Mock Draft IV |
| By Chris Steuber |
Published
04/26/2007
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Mock Drafts
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New England replaces the departed Corey Dillon

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Pick
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Team
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Pos.
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Player
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College
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Class
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Ht.
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Wt.
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25
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OLB
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Lawrence Timmons
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Florida State
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Jr.
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6-1
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234
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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 at linebacker and help at cornerback. With Florida State’s Lawrence Timmons available, he’s the pass rushing threat the Jets’
defense needs.
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26
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CB
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Chris Houston
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Arkansas
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Jr.
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5-10
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185
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Looking at the Eagles secondary, the safety
position is a concern, especially after losing Michael Lewis in free agency
and Brian Dawkins 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.
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27
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WR
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Dwayne Bowe
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LSU
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Sr.
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6-3
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221
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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.
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28
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RB
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Michael Bush
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Louisville
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Sr.
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6-1
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243
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The Patriots added a versatile safety in Florida’s Reggie
Nelson with their first pick and with their second selection in this round, the Patriots can take a chance. Since New England doesn’t own a second round pick, expect the
Patriots to take running back. Louisville’s
Michael Bush is making great
progress in rehab, and his on target recovery will land him with the
Pats.
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