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25. BAL: Kyle Wilson, CB, Boise State
With the signing of Donte Stallworth and the trade for Anquan Boldin, the Ravens no longer have a need at receiver. The Ravens would love to take tight end Jermaine Gresham, but he is off the board. Instead, the Ravens focus at another need: cornerback. The Ravens were banged up last season at the cornerback position, and are able to boost it with Kyle Wilson, who after a solid Combine, looks to be a first rounder.
26. ARI: Brandon Graham, DE/OLB, Michigan
The first sign the Cardinals may need help at the 3-OLB is Bertrand Berry retired and Chike Okeafor is a free agent. Graham is considered a perfect tweener for the 3-4 OLB position. Graham looks to be another former Michigan Wolverine defensive end to make the transition to OLB in the NFL.
27. DAL: Charles Brown, OT, USC
After the Saints game, I bet Tony Romo is pleading with Jerry Jones for some more offensive line help. Left tackle Flozell Adams is near a great career at 34 years old, while Marc Colombo isn't much younger at 31 years old. With a run at tackle, the Cowboys take Brown, hoping to groom him into their left tackle of the future. Wide receiver Golden Tate is tempting, but I still think Jerry Jones has some faith in Roy Williams; just some faith.
28. SD: Dan Williams, DT, Tennessee
With LaDainian Tomlinson gone and Darren Sproles probably purely a 3rd down specialist, the Chargers still need a future running back. However, a solid running back could be added in the 2nd round. Jamal Williams was recently waived and in every 3-4 defense it is vital to have a solid nosetackle. The Chargers drafted Canadian Vaughn Martin last year, but he still looks to be a project. The Chargers replace one Williams with another Williams, in Dan Williams, who looks to be the top 3-4 nosetackle in the draft.
29. NYJ: Golden Tate, WR, Notre Dame
The Jets traded for Braylon Edwards making the receiver position set, right? Actually, I think the Jets want to continue to help their franchise quarterback Mark Sanchez as much as possible, and by giving him a Golden target will. Cotchery, Edwards, and Tate would make for one solid receiving corps, and combine that with a solid running game and great defense, the Jets look to be contenders again. The Jets are able to pass on a cornerback here as they traded for Antonio Cromartie.
30. MIN: Maurkice Pouncey, G.C, Florida
The Vikings could consider the mammoth Terrence Cody as the gigantic Pat Williams is 37 years old, or focus on another position of need in cornerback, but instead the Vikings choose to bolster their interior offensive line. Pouncey could be an upgrade over center John Sullivan, but also add depth at the guard position, where they just lost Artis Hicks in free agency.
31. IND: Brian Price, DT, UCLA
Before I did this pick, I am quite aware that Bill Polian loves drafting offensive players in the first round. If guards Mike Iupati or Maurkice Pouncey were here, this would be an easy pick, but they are not, and all the top tackles are off the board as well. Instead the Colts go defense, and fill another area of need: defensive tackle. Brian Price is one prospect whose draft stock could rise to the top 15 by draft day.
32. NO: Sean Weatherspoon, OLB, Missouri
The Saints could look at defensive tackle, but with both Dan Williams and Brian Price off the board, they upgrade their OLBs with the versatile Sean Weatherspoon who could possibly start immediately replacing Scott Fujita.

Michael Abromowitz has been quoted in numerous publications, both internet and print and is a proud member of the Football Writers Association of America.


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