17. SF - Earl Thomas S Texas
The guru is going out on a limb with this selection. He predicted San Francisco will take CB Joe Haden at #13, so this is the second defensive back the 49ers will pick in the first round. Some experts believe that Thomas is a better player than Tennessee safety Eric Berry. Guard Mike Iupati makes sens here too.
18. PIT - Mike Iupati G Idaho
After parting with WR Santonio Holmes because of his off-field issues, there is talk the Steelers will deal QB Ben Roethlisberger for the same reason. Most signs point to the contrary, but in that event, the Steelers may consider grabbing a quarterback or receiver with this pick. Are they the team that trades up and grabs Clausen? Or do they take a chance on Colt McCoy. Neither, they will grab the rugged interior lineman that will bring them back to their roots. Upgrading the line will help 2008 first-rounder Rashard Mendenhall shine. A cornerback wouldn't be out of the question either.
19. ATL - Jason Pierre-Paul DE South Florida
The Falcons will be the team that takes a chance on this supremely athletic prospect. There is a high chance Pierre-Paul will bust because of his inexperience, but Atlanta is willing to take that chance. The USF prospect will greatly upgrade the pass rush.
20. HOU - Kyle Wilson CB Boise State
Finally, the men of the blue turf are getting some respect. Once again, some scouts are saying that Wilson is actually the top-rated player at his position. He has a great combination of speed and physicality that will help him become a great player. After the loss of Dunta Robinson, the Texans' secondary needs a solid player like Wilson.
21. CIN - Dez Bryant WR Oklahoma State
It is no secret that the Bengals are willing to gamble on players with character concerns. Bryant is on the edge of that category, which will likely cause him to fall. With all the talent Bryant has, this may be a steal. Coming into a receiver corps with Chad Ochocinco and Antonio Bryant, the prospect out of Oklahoma State will be placed in a good situation to learn the pro game.
22. NE - Jermaine Gresham TE Oklahoma
Here's a little-known fact that should not be a secret. The Patriots have nobody worthy of starting at tight end. The top two on last year's depth chart, including Benjamin Watson, have been lost in free agency. With Wes Welker likely to miss the beginning of the season, Tom Brady needs more targets. Gresham will help take the pressure off of Randy Moss.
23. GB - Charles Brown OT Southern California
As you may have heard, Packers QB Aaron Rodgers took a beating last year. The Green Bay offensive line let up a league worst 51 sacks in 2009. In order to keep their dynamic offense humming, they need to protect the quarterback. Rodger Saffold of Indiana might be the pick instead, or Green Bay might look at the secondary.
24. PHI - Taylor Mays S Southern California
Another player with tremendous measurables, Mays concerns scouts with his football sense. Some are critical of his tackling ability as well, but he gets the call in an attempt to fill the void left by Brian Dawkins' departure.
25. BAL - Jared Odrick DT Penn State
26. ARI - Brandon Graham DE/OLB Michigan
27. DAL - Bruce Campbell OT Maryland
28. SD - Terrence Cody DT Alabama
29. NYJ - Demaryius Thomas WR Georgia Tech
30. MIN - Kareem Jackson CB Alabama
31. IND - Rodger Saffold OT Indiana
32. NO - Jerry Hughes LB Texas Christian
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