Pick

Team

Pos.

Player

College

Class

Ht.

Wt.

25

OLB

Lawrence Timmons

Florida State

Jr.

6-1

234

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.

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 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

RB

Michael Bush

Louisville

Sr.

6-1

243

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.