| 21 |
 |
WR |
Dez Bryant |
Oklahoma State |
Jr. |
6-2 |
215 |
|
The Bengals have some intriguing options with Bryant, USC safety Taylor Mays and Oklahoma tight end Jermaine
Gresham still available. But even with Antonio Bryant signed during free agency, the chance to land the draft's top
receiver is too good to pass up. As far as Bryant's character questions, Cincy has a bit of experience in that department, and
the Bengals were kicking the tires on Terrell Owens last month.
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| 22 |
 |
DE-OLB |
Sergio Kindle |
Texas |
Sr. |
6-4 |
255 |
|
Penn State defensive tackle Jared Odrick and Oklahoma tight end Jermaine Gresham remain viable options, but the
Patriots still need to boost their pass rush and Kindle is a 3-4 outside linebacker prospect who plays in the other team's
backfield.
|
| 23 |
 |
OT |
Bruce Campbell |
Maryland |
Jr. |
6-7 |
310 |
|
Rutgers cornerback Devin McCourty is the other name to know for the Packers, but finding more options for an offensive
line that gave up a league-worst 51 sacks last seaon remains the most pressing issue in Green Bay. Campbell isn't ready to
start from day one, but with veteran tackles Mark Tauscher and Chad Clifton both re-signed, he would have the
benefit of some patience from the Packers.
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| 24 |
 |
S |
Taylor Mays |
USC |
Sr. |
6-3 |
230 |
|
The Eagles have a lot of picks to play with, and with the second-rounder they got from Washington in hand, a trade-up for a
safety like Eric Berry is a rumor that makes some sense. But barring something that dramatic, sticking at No. 24 and
taking the physically gifted Mays is a solid option.
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| 25 |
 |
TE |
Jermaine Gresham |
Oklahoma |
Sr. |
6-5 |
259 |
|
The Ravens are stocked at receiver now with Anquan Boldin and Donte Stallworth on board, but they still covet a
play-making tight end who gives them more downfield than Todd Heap has been able to muster in recent years. Gresham is
the best the draft has to offer on that front. A cornerback like McCourty would be an excellent Plan B.
|
| 26 |
 |
OLB |
Jerry Hughes |
TCU |
Sr. |
6-2 |
257 |
|
Even with Joey Porter signed last month, the Cardinals are in the market for more impact off the edge. With Weatherspoon
and Kindle both gone, Hughes is a player who holds solid late-first round value. A defensive tackle like Penn State's Jared
Odrick is another option.
|
| 27 |
 |
S |
Nate Allen |
South Florida |
Sr. |
6-1 |
207 |
|
The Cowboys could still use an offensive tackle to integrate into their lineup, but USC's Charles Brown is the only
consideration remaining, and he doesn't carry a consensus first-round grade. Allen's name has surfaced in connection with the
Cowboys, and as rumors go, it has the ring of truth.
|
| 28 |
 |
DT |
Jared Odrick |
Penn State |
Sr. |
6-5 |
296 |
|
With no first-round worthy running back remaining, the Chargers will have to wait until round two to fill that need. Odrick is
a great value this low in the round, and he can play in either the 3-4 or 4-3 formation. Alabama's run-stopping defensive
tackle Terrence Cody would fill the void left by Jamal Williams, if San Diego opts to go in that direction.
|
| 29 |
 |
WR |
Demaryius Thomas |
Georgia Tech |
Sr. |
6-3 |
226 |
|
Another big, play-making option in the receiving game should make quarterback Mark Sanchez even better in year two.
Thomas has conjured up comparisons with Detroit's Calvin Johnson, and the 2010 Jets are in the position to be patient.
|
| 30 |
 |
QB |
Jimmy Clausen |
Notre Dame |
Jr. |
6-3 |
223 |
|
We've got two more mocks after this one to predict how Clausen's situation shakes out, but for now we see him sinking to unexpected
depths in this year's first round. The Vikings would be one of the few teams in the luxury position to take a quarterback of
the future, with or without any assurances of Brett Favre playing again this year. If Clausen goes higher, the Vikings' choice
could come down to Rutgers cornerback Devin McCourty or Florida center-guard Maurkice Pouncey.
|
| 31 |
 |
C |
Maurkice Pouncey |
Florida |
Jr. |
6-5 |
312 |
|
The Colts offensive line could use some youth, and Pouncey gives Indy an ideal replacement for Pro Bowl center Jeff
Saturday, who has to be nearing the end of his long and superb run.
|
| 32 |
 |
DE |
Everson Griffen |
USC |
Jr. |
6-3 |
280 |
|
The defending champs have use for a 4-3 end to fill the hole created by the released Charles Grant. Griffen or Florida's
Carlos Dunlap figure to be the choice, but while the ex-Gator's upside is higher, the ex-Trojan is the safer selection.
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