Round 3

ROUND 1 ROUND 2 ROUND 3 ROUND 4 ROUND 5 ROUND 6 ROUND 7

1 (65).  STL — Demaryius Thomas, WR, Ga Tech

The Rams need to surround Clausen with some weapons if they go that way.  Thomas runs the gauntlet from first to fifth round depending upon whom you ask.  I think he’s worth a shot in three with his size and big-play ability.

2 (66).  DET — Patrick Robinson, CB, FSU

The Lions needs some serious help at corner.  Again, this is a player who could end up going much higher, but I think he’s a good fit in round three and can challenge for major PT early.

3 (67).  TB — George Selvie, DE, USF

Might be a bit of a reach, and know one knows which George Selvie will show up in the NFL.  But it’s hard to pass on a DE who played his college ball in the same stadium when you need pass rushers.

4 (68).  KC — Jordan Shipley, WR, Texas

Shipley seems to be a guy the Chiefs have their eye on.  He’s got the speed they covet, and he should be a great fit in the slot, along with boosting the return game.

5 (69).  OAK — Jarrett Brown, QB, WVU

You don’t have to tell me this is too high, but this pick is set in stone if you ask me.  Brown is an incredibly athletic quarterback with a big arm.  His stock is rising and he’ll be a perfect project for Al Davis in case Jamarcus doesn’t pan out…

6 (70).  PHI — Nate Allen, S, USF

The Eagles are in dire need of some safety help.  Allen is incredible value here and could end up as one of the top safeties from this class.

7 (71).  CLE — Jonathon Dwyer, RB, Ga Tech

The Browns need a back with some size.  Jerome Harrison might have some staying power, but they’ll need a bruiser to complement him.  This guy is more explosive than people think.

8 (72).  BUF — Austen Lane, OLB, Murray State

He a great athlete that can probably start soon opposite Aaron Maybin in the new 3-4.  If not, he might be able to bulk up and play down.  Just a good piece for the transition.

9 (73).  MIA — Koa Misi, OLB, Utah

The Dolphins could be without Jason Taylor and Joey Porter next season.  Even if they’re still around, they’re not the same as they used to be.  Misi is rocketing up boards and seems like a Parcells pick.

10 (74).  JAX — Javier Arenas, CB, Alabama

The Jaguars still, yes still, need corner help.  Arenas is a very heady player, with good instincts and great athleticism.  If he were taller he’d be a first-round lock.

11 (75).  CHI — Mike Johnson, OG, Alabama

If they don’t find a way to open some holes up front then Matt Forte will be nothing more than a whispered fantasy football story told by grandparents at bedtime.

12 (76).  NYG — Reshad Jones, S, Georgia

Kenny Phillips might never be the same player.  Either way, the Giants need more options at safety and Jones is a great value here.

13 (77).  TEN — Dominique Franks, CB, Oklahoma

The Titans have a crush on Big 12 DBs and a huge hole at corner.  Welcome to Nashville Mr. Franks.  Please refrain from predictions of 60+ points.

14 (78).  CAR — Vince Oghobaase, DT, Duke

Panthers fans keep saying that they’ll be fine at DT.  Maybe it’s time to actually address the position through the draft.

15 (79).  SF — Toby Gerhart, RB, Stanford

Hometown hero with gaudy stats and a powerful running style.  Just what the Niners need to complement Frank Gore’s shifty style.

16 (80).  DEN — Danario Alexander, WR, Missouri

I think Brandon Marshall comes back, but either way adding a big physical wideout who can run routes in this system is a huge plus.  Very productive, which fits the Josh McDaniels draft M.O.

17 (81).  HOU — Anthony Dixon, RB, Mississippi State

Imagine how strange it’ll look to see Houston line up a big running back who can score from one yard out without fumbling.  Crazy.

18 (82).  PIT — Kyle Calloway, OT, Iowa

Here’s where the Steelers give a nod to the O line.  Calloway is underrated, and there are even some rumblings that he might end up a better player than teammate Bryan Bulaga.

19 (83).  ATL — Amari Spievey, CB, Iowa

With only two picks in the first three rounds, Atlanta has to address the pass rush and cornerback with their first two picks.  Spievey is another underrated Iowa player who was a shutdown corner in the Big Ten.

20 (84).  CIN — Joe McKnight, RB, USC

The Bengals have very little depth at RB behind Cedric Benson.  Bernard Scott needs help if Benson goes down again.  McKnight is super-versatile and adds another dimension to a stale offense.

21 (85).  OAK — Jon Asamoah, OG, Illinois

Fast, athletic guard who will run well at the combine.  What else do you need to know?

22 (86).  GB — Myron Rolle, S, FSU

This might be one of those picks that people hate, but Rolle is a smart player at a position of need who might be getting less hype than he deserves because of a year away from football… to study at Oxford.

23 (87).  PHI — Vladimir Ducasse, OT, UMass

Andy Reid loves large linemen.  Three times fast now.  Seriously, Ducasse can really help solidify this line.

24 (88).  BAL — Jerome Murphy, CB, USF

Another guy that some people seem a lot higher on.  I think he’s got the tools, and he seems like a solid fit for the Baltimore defense.  They need CB help in a bad way.

25 (89).  ARI — Jared Veldheer, OT, Hillsdale

Arizona has shown a slight affinity for small school guys with big upside.  Veldheer can help fill the possible hole at LT.

26 (90).  DAL — Andre Roberts, WR, Citadel

The Cowboys have room to upgrade at WR, and Roberts might be a perfect fit for them.  Just have to hope he’s a big enough name for Jerry.

27 (91).  SD — Carlton Mitchell, WR, USF

The Chargers love big receivers with more potential than production.  Mitchell is 6-04 and fills a need in case the Chargers thin out at the position this offseason.

28 (92).  CLE — Eric Decker, WR, Minnesota

Yes, there are much bigger needs, but Cleveland has a lot picks this year, and Decker might prove to be everything they were looking for when the drafted Brian Robiskie.

29 (93).  MIN — JD Walton, C, Baylor

John Sullivan really struggled replacing Matt Birk.  His run blocking was subpar at best.  Walton is a talented guy who should keep Brett Favre’s hands warm.

30 (94).  IND — Brandon Lang, DE, Troy

Good fit for Indy here.  They’ll obviously need a successor at the DE spot.  The Saints had way too much time with Freeney on the bench.  He fits their DE mold.

31 (95).  NO –CJ Wilson, DE, East Carolina

The Saints also need help at DE.  They’ll lose at least one starter this offseason, and Wilson is very underrated in my eyes.

*Washington used their third round pick in the supplemental draft.