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

Michael Griffin

Texas

Sr.

6-0

202

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 Texas’ Michael Griffin available, the Chargers draft the former Longhorn.

31

OLB

Jon Beason

Miami

Jr.

6-0

237

The Bears need offensive line help to protect Rex Grossman and give Cedric Benson room to run. They also have to address the Lance Briggs situation and whether or not he will be a Bear this coming season. Losing a Pro Bowl linebacker would leave a huge hole in the Bears’ defense, and adding a suitable replacement is necessary. Miami’s Jon Beason is a nice fit.

32

DE/OLB

Anthony Spencer

Purdue

Sr.

6-3

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.