First Round:
Jacksonville, pick #8- B.J. Raji, DT, Boston College- Raji can make an immediate impact, just as Marcus Stroud and John Henderson did when they were selected in 2001 and 2002.
Other options: Mark Sanchez (shouldn’t be available), Rey Maualuga
Houston, pick #15- Malcolm Jenkins, CB, Ohio State- Jenkins will allow the team some leverage in contract negotiations with Dunta Robinson, and he can help a Texans secondary which was very poor a year ago.
Other options: Brian Cushing, Tyson Jackson
Indianapolis, pick #27- Donald Brown, RB, Connecticut- The NFL is turning into a two-back league, and Brown along side of Joseph Addai will take significant pressure off the Colts passing game.
Other options: Percy Harvin, Ziggy Hood
Tennessee, pick #30: Robert Ayers, DE, Tennessee- With Jevon Kearse growing older, the Titans look to supplement their fantastic pass rush.
Other options: Kenny Britt, Josh Freeman
Second Round:
Jacksonville, pick #39: Louis Delmas, S, Western Michigan- Delmas would start immediately in a Jaguars secondary which gave up several big plays a year ago.
Other options: Alphonso Smith, LeShawn McCoy
Houston, pick #46: Michael Johnson, DE, Georgia Tech- Houston is serious about fixing their pass rush problems, and Johnson could make an immediate impact rotating in on passing downs.
Other options: Patrick Chung, Clay Matthews
Indianapolis, pick #61: Ron Brace, DT, Boston College- The Colts need more beef in the middle and that’s exactly what Brace will provide.
Other options: Rashad Jennings, Fili Moala
Tennessee, pick #62: Max Unger, C, Oregon- Although Kevin Mawae is a Pro Bowl caliber center, how much longer will that be the case?
Other options: William Moore, D.J. Moore
Third round:
Jacksonville, pick #72: Jarrett Dillard, WR, Rice- Not many teams have a greater need at wide receiver than Jacksonville. Dillard can be a contributor right away.
Other options: Shawn Nelson, Joe Burnett
Houston, pick #77: Andre Brown, RB, N.C. State- Brown will a perfect size and speed compliment to home-run threat Steve Slaton.
Other options: James Laurenitis, Gerald McGrath
Indianapolis, pick #92: Chip Vaughn, SS, Wake Forest- No opposing wide receiver will ever want to go over the middle with a safety tandem of Bob Sanders and Chip Vaughn.
Other options: Shonn Greene, Zack Follett
Tennessee, pick #94: Darry Beckwith, LB, LSU- If there is a weak spot on the fantastic Titans defense, it could be at linebacker. Beckwith will add depth to the position and could immediately compete for a starting job.
Other options: Sen’Derrick Marks, Jason Williams
Fourth round:
Jacksonville, pick #107: Patrick Turner, WR, USC- If the Jaguars draft enough receivers, perhaps one of them will work out?
Other options: Roy Miller, Russell Allen
Houston, pick #112: Juaquin Iglesias, WR, Oklahoma- Houston has been shopping for a mid-round deep threat and Iglesias could be that guy.
Other options: Mike Hamlin, Mohammed Massaquoi
Houston, pick #122: Mike Hamlin, S, Clemson- Houston needs more talent in the secondary, and Hamlin will be able to compete for immediate playing time.
Other options: Travis Beckum, Andy Levitre
Indianapolis, pick #127: Mitch King, DT, Iowa- The Colts have had some success with second-day defensive linemen.
Other options: Asher Allen, Kory Sheets
Tennessee, pick #130: Ricky Jean-Francois, DT, LSU- This talented prospect has slipped on draft boards of late, but the Titans have never been scared off by character issues.
Other options: Anthony Hill, Nate Davis
Fifth round:
Jacksonville, pick #144: Stephen McGee, QB, Texas A&M- Jacksonville simply has to pick a quarterback somewhere in this draft, and McGee is a very athletic prospect with a solid arm.
Other options: Phillip Hunt, Mike Thomas
Houston, pick #152: Donald Washington, CB, Ohio State- Washington is a developmental corner who could contribute immediately on special teams.
Other options: Richard Quinn, Coye Francies
Indianapolis, pick #165: Alex Boone, OT, Ohio State- Boone can be a developmental tackle prospect.
Other options: Brandon Tate, Austin Collie
Tennessee, pick #173: Nic Harris, OLB, Oklahoma- Physical tweener who is too slow to play safety.
Other options: Lee Robinson, Vance Walker
Sixth round:
Jacksonville, pick #180: Clinton McDonald, DT, Memphis- Situational run-stuffer who can play the three-technique.
Other options: Devin Moore, Jason Cook
Houston, pick #188: Brian Toal, FB, Boston College- Toal is a solid short-yardage runner, something the Texans struggled with a year ago.
Other options: Zach Miller, Jaimie Thomas
Indianapolis, pick #201: Demetrius Byrd, WR, LSU- The Colts are looking for another option on the outside and late in the sixth round, there’s very little risk associated.
Other options: Corey Irvin, Nick Reed
Tennessee, pick #203: Tim Jamison, DE/DT, Michigan- The Titans keep adding talent on the defensive line.
Other options: Deon Butler, Anthony Parker
Tennessee, pick #206: Graham Gano, K/P, FSU- The Lou Groza Award winner will likely punt for the Titans, as they already have a fine kicker in Rod Bironas.
Other options: Brian Hoyer, Ryan Purvis
Seventh round:
Houston, pick #223: Kevin Brock, TE, Rutgers- He could develop into a solid pass catcher.
Other options: Louis Murphy, Robbie Agnone
Jacksonville, pick #232: Don Carey, CB, Norfolk State- More developmental talent at a position of need.
Other options: Sebastian Vollmer, Will Tau'ufo'ou
Indianapolis, pick #236: Jeremy Navarre, DE, Maryland- Potential backup for either Mathis or Freeney. Can be used inside and outside like Raheem Brock.
Other options: John Gill, Andrew Johnson
Tennessee, pick #239: Robert Brewster, OT, Ball State- More depth at a position of strength.
Other options: Jemarca Sanford, Ryan Mouton
Tennessee, pick #242: Ellis Lankster, CB, WVU- Developmental player.
Other options: Tiquan Underwood, Spencer Adkins
Jacksonville, pick #250: T.J. Lang, OG, Eastern Michigan- Jags need more depth on the line.
Other options: Dahna Deleston, Ashlee Palmer
Jacksonville, pick #253: Jason McCourty, CB, Rutgers- More depth, maybe one of the corners will develop?
Other options: Paul Fanaika, Brian Hartline
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