Mel Kiper's revised mock draft - April 2

[Nicky31]

Can someone that has insider please post this?

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[dirno2000]

From what I understand the Insider won't let you cut and past anymore.

[chumdawg]

I don't see anything by Mel Kiper for today. This is a mock draft by Scouts, Inc. Let me know if this is not what you are looking for.

Raiders, Redskins could shake things up

By Scouts, Inc.
For ESPN Insider
Thursday, April 1
Updated: April 2
12:18 PM ET

Editor's Note: Each week Scouts, Inc., takes a fresh look at projecting the draft's first two rounds. This week's update reflects changes in the thinking out of Oakland and Washington, which, of course, affects the teams drafting behind them.

* = underclassman

First Round

1. San Diego Chargers


Manning
Eli Manning | QB | Ole Miss
Trade rumors are heating up, and it sounds as if the Giants are the team most interested in acquiring this pick for Manning. Our sources tell us the Chargers would gladly make the deal for a second-round pick this year and another second-round pick in 2005. If that's the case, the Chargers would move down to the No. 4 pick overall and probably wind up with Miami- Ohio's Ben Roethlisberger, who we hear coach Marty Schottenheimer is most intrigued with, anyway. However, if the Chargers wind up selecting first overall, there would be too much pressure after the Ryan Leaf disaster for them not to draft Manning, widely considered the safest of the three elite quarterback prospects in this year's class.

2. Oakland Raiders
Roy Williams | WR | Texas
For starters, the Raiders likely will get a handsome offer from the Browns to trade down five spots so Cleveland can move ahead of the Giants and secure Iowa OT Robert Gallery. If the Raiders keep this pick, though, the obvious play would be to draft Pittsburgh WR Larry Fitzgerald. However, from what we're hearing from sources close to the team, owner Al Davis has fallen in love with Texas WR Roy Williams, who ran a 4.37 at his recent Pro Day workout. In our opinion, passing on Fitzgerald with this pick would be a big mistake, but Davis always has drafted for speed, and Williams is the fastest of the top receivers in this year's class.

3. Arizona Cardinals


Fitzgerald
Larry Fitzgerald* | WR | Pittsburgh
After Fitzgerald ran a 4.47 at 221 pounds at his Pro Day, the Cardinals have to be crossing their fingers he gets past the first two picks. However, if the Raiders keep their pick and draft Fitzgerald, there's a good chance the Cardinals would retreat at that point. They likely would have offers from the Browns, who still would be in search of a trade up in order to get Gallery. The Cardinals are not sold on Roy Williams, and until they see Mike Williams work out (scheduled for April 8), they are not sold on him, either. Coach Dennis Green thinks enough of quarterback Josh McCown's physical tools that the team won't hesitate to trade down if given the right offer rather than using this pick on Roethlisberger. The Cardinals, who could use the extra picks to address their multitude of needs, would stockpile a couple picks in later rounds and still be able to move down a few spots to draft a receiver such as Roy or Mike Williams, or even a defensive tackle such as Tommie Harris.

4. New York Giants


Gallery
Robert Gallery | OT | Iowa
Right now the hottest rumor in the NFL concerns the Giants trading up for Manning. Assuming, however, they are unable to make a deal and are stuck with this pick, the Giants would have an extremely difficult decision between Roethlisberger and Gallery. While Roethlisberger would be a terrific replacement for Kerry Collins, who recently turned 31 and is only under contract for next season, the Giants have a more pressing need along their offensive line, and Gallery is the "cleanest" player in the draft.

5. Washington Redskins
Sean Taylor* | S | Miami (Fla.)
The Redskins should have their choice between three excellent players --Taylor, DT Harris and TE Kellen Winslow Jr. -- at three positions of need. We get the strong impression they are struggling between Harris and Taylor. The Redskins also could trade down in order to regain some of the picks they lost, but with three blue-chip prospects available, we predict they'll stay put and draft the one they believe can make the biggest impact. While all three players have great potential, Taylor might make the most sense for a team that just lost its best defensive back -- DC Champ Bailey -- in a trade for RB Clinton Portis. Taylor has the size of an outside linebacker and the coverage skills of a cornerback. He is exactly what an NFL team is looking for in terms of versatility, and he could have the biggest impact of any rookie in the 2004 NFL season.

6. Detroit Lions
Steven Jackson* | RB | Oregon State
This could be one of the early surprises of the draft. While passing up Kellen Winslow in order to draft Jackson would definitely be a reach, Jackson has emerged as a top-15 value. The Lions ideally would trade down somewhere between picks 10 and 15 to get Jackson at a better value, but with the Patriots possibly looking to use some of their seven picks in the first four rounds to move up for Jackson, Detroit can't afford to get too cute. With Virginia Tech's Kevin Jones running disappointing times at his individual workout, Jackson's value is even higher, which is why the Lions may simply draft the player they need most even if it means picking him a little bit high. If the season started right now, the Lions' would be looking at Artose Pinner and Shawn Bryson as their top two running backs. Could you blame them for reaching a little bit for the most complete back in the class with this pick?

7. Cleveland Browns


Winslow
Kellen Winslow Jr.* | TE | Miami (Fla.)
The Browns' biggest need lies on the offensive line; so don't be surprised if they trade up to secure Gallery. They are heavily targeting the Raiders at No. 2, and they consider the Cardinals a backup plan if the Raiders draft Fitzgerald ahead of Arizona. The Browns' other two big needs are safety and tight end, so if they can't get Gallery and either Taylor or Winslow Jr. fell to them with the seventh pick, they would be elated. Winslow Jr. has some obvious character and maturity concerns, but Butch Davis has a history with him after recruiting him out of high school, and the Browns certainly would be willing to take a chance on him considering their need to add a playmaking receiver at the position. Winslow Jr. would immediately become a favorite target for Jeff Garcia and would help free things up for WRs Andre Davis and Quincy Morgan.

8. Atlanta Falcons
Mike Williams* | WR | USC
Everyone seems to assume the Falcons would pass on Williams in order to draft the best available defensive lineman, but that might not be a wise assumption. The Falcons were able to address their defensive tackle need by signing free agent Rod Coleman, and they can definitely live with Patrick Kerney and Brady Smith as their starting ends in the new 4-3 scheme. Because it's entirely too high to draft OT Shawn Andrews, the Falcons likely will have to chose between Williams, DC DeAngelo Hall and DE Kenechi Udeze with this pick. In our opinion, Williams is the best value and would make the biggest impact as a rookie. Because there are so many questions about his speed and ability to separate at the next level, Williams has more pressure on him to shine at his April 8 workout than any player in recent history. If he shocks everyone by running in the high 4.4s, he'll be a top-five pick. If he runs somewhere in the low-to-mid 4.5s, he'll likely be a top-10 pick. However, if Williams runs a disappointing time in the 4.6s, he could drop somewhere between 10-15.

9. Jacksonville Jaguars
Kenechi Udeze *| DE | USC
The Jaguars would like to draft a receiver with this pick, but if Fitzgerald, Roy Williams and Mike Williams are all taken, Udeze would make a lot of sense considering he's the top player at the team's second-biggest need position. Udeze, who has an excellent combination of size, quickness and burst, shows the potential to develop into an every-down starter in the NFL sooner than later. He would be a terrific complement to Hugh Douglas and would help improve the overall pass-rushing production of the Jaguars' front-four.

10. Houston Texans
DeAngelo Hall* | CB | Virginia Tech
The Texans addressed their need at defensive end by re-signing Gary Walker and adding Robaire Smith via free agency. However, Seth Payne has undergone three surgeries to repair the torn ACL that caused him to miss most of '03, which is why the Texans would have to think long and hard about Miami DT Vince Wilfork with this pick. However, with so much talk surrounding DC Marcus Coleman moving to safety this offseason, we're starting to believe the Texans are focusing on cornerback. As it stands right now, Hall and South Carolina's Dunta Robinson are fast on the rise, while Ohio State's Chris Gamble and USC's Will Poole are falling off quickly. By using this pick on Hall, the top cornerback prospect and one of the top punt return specialists in this class, the Texans would improve their speed and man-to-man cover skills at cornerback, while also upgrading their safety position and their return game.

11. Pittsburgh Steelers
Ben Roethlisberger* | QB | Miami-Ohio
Cornerback, offensive tackle and quarterback are the Steelers' three top positions of need, and they'll likely have a choice between quality players at each of the three. Especially if Hall is taken prior to their pick, the Steelers would be crazy not to draft a quarterback here. There are rumors the team prefers N.C. State's Philip Rivers over Roethlisberger at this point, but we're not completely sold on that yet. In our opinion, Roethlisberger has the most complete set of physical tools of any quarterback -- including Manning -- in this year's draft class, and he also is a proven winner and leader. He would be a perfect long-term replacement for Tommy Maddox.

12. New York Jets
Dunta Robinson | CB | Sout Carolina
The Jets are in great position to draft a highly rated player at their biggest positions of need, including Robinson at cornerback, Jonathan Vilma at linebacker or Reggie Williams at wide receiver. Of those three, Robinson is the highest-rated prospect, and after Antoine Winfield turned them down in free agency, the Jets seem to be most inclined to draft a cornerback here. The Jets are looking to play more man-to-man coverage next season, and Robinson is the perfect fit because of his speed, playmaking skills and confidence.

13. Buffalo Bills


Rivers
Philip Rivers | QB | North Carolina State
The Bills could draft a receiver such as Reggie Williams, a defensive end such as Will Smith or a cornerback such as Chris Gamble with this pick, but Rivers' draft status is skyrocketing, and now might be the right time to think about Drew Bledsoe's eventual replacement. With a strong showing at the Senior Bowl and at his individual workout, which simply helped cap a brilliant four-year college career, Rivers has overcome concerns about his funky throwing motion and has won over the hearts of several NFL GMs and coaches. The gap between him, Manning and Roethlisberger seemingly shrinks with every passing day.

14. Chicago Bears
Tommie Harris* | DT | Oklahoma
After addressing needs at running back (Thomas Jones) and offensive tackle (John Tait) via free agency, the Bears would like to draft a defensive tackle with this pick. There's a very good chance both Harris and Miami's Vince Wilfork will be gone by the time the Bears select, but if one or both are available, the Bears would be ecstatic. There have been an awful lot of rumors floating around about GM Jerry Angelo looking to trade up for Wilfork, which could be true, but if both were still around when they picked at No. 14, we find it hard to believe they would take Wilfork over Harris. For starters, Harris is simply the higher rated player. Furthermore, with the team shifting its defensive philosophy more to a one-gap penetrating scheme than it has been in the past -- when massive guys like Ted Washington and Keith Traylor clogged the middle in a two-gap scheme -- Harris is simply a better fit. Harris had an up-and-down junior season, but he is an explosive athlete that reminds us a lot of a young Warren Sapp.

15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Reggie Williams* | WR | Washington
The Bucs would have a difficult decision between several defensive players, including DE Will Smith and LB Jonathan Vilma, but we get the feeling coach Jon Gruden is pushing hard to add a young offensive playmaker at a skill position, and Williams would be a great value with the 15th overall pick. The Bucs addressed their need for speed with Joey Galloway, but Gruden needs more receivers with size, hands and toughness. After Mike Williams, Fitzgerald and Roy Williams, Reggie is clearly the next-best talent at the position. He lacks elite speed, but he is big, strong and polished, and he shows the potential to eventually develop into a No. 1 starter in the NFL.

16. San Francisco 49ers
Vince Wilfork* | DT | Miami (Fla.)
After losing Terrell Owens, and with Tai Streets possibly ready to exit via free agency, the 49ers will definitely have their eyes on the wide receiver position with this pick. But if Fitzgerald, Roy Williams, Mike Williams and Reggie Williams are all taken, it means a defensive lineman likely will have slipped to them at this spot. In this case, Wilfork would be a great value at the team's second-biggest position of need. Anthony Adams should develop into a quality starter, but Bryant Young is aging, and there is little depth behind him. Wilfork is a player on the rise right now after showing terrific dedication in taking off and keeping off unnecessary weight in the past year. There's a good chance he will go to either the Texans or Bears earlier in the first round, but if he's available the 49ers would almost have to draft him.

17. Cincinnati Bengals
Will Smith | DE | Ohio State
The Bengals will focus on defense, with a special emphasis on tackle, end and corner. Gamble would be a real possibility with this pick, but Smith is the higher-rated prospect and would be a perfect complement to Justin Smith. Will Smith is a big, athletic and strong defensive end who shows the lower body strength to anchor against the run yet enough speed and quickness to rush the passer both from the edge and the interior. The Bengals would be thrilled if Smith fell to them here.

18. New Orleans Saints


Gamble
Chris Gamble* | CB | Ohio State
Dale Carter was cut, and Fred Thomas and Ashley Ambrose are on the downsides of their careers. The Saints are desperate for speed, youth and playmaking skills at the cornerback position. Gamble's stock has slipped some following an inconsistent junior season and a disappointing 40 time (in the 4.5s). However, he is still a terrific athlete with a lot of potential, and he certainly would be a good value this late in the first round.

19. Minnesota Vikings
Jonathan Vilma | ILB | Miami-Fla.
The Vikings addressed their need at cornerback in free agency with Antoine Winfield. With Kevin Williams, last year's top pick, moving inside to tackle, the Vikings still are in search of a fulltime starter at end, but there isn't one worth drafting here if Udeze and Smith are taken. The other big position of need is outside linebacker, where the team is looking for someone to step in as a starter on the weak side, with Chris Claiborne moving to the strong-side position. Vilma played middle linebacker at Miami, but he's a little bit undersized and certainly has the athleticism, cover skills and speed to play the weak-side spot in the NFL.

20. Miami Dolphins
Shawn Andrews* | OT | Arkansas
By trading for A.J. Feeley and David Boston, the Dolphins can now address their most glaring need (offensive line) here. If Andrews slips to them at 20, which he could as a result of character and weight concerns, the Dolphins would almost have to take a chance on him.

21. New England Patriots (from Baltimore)


Clayton
Michael Clayton*| WR | LSU
The Patriots are certain to entertain the possibility of packaging a couple of their seven picks in the first four rounds in order to move up for RB Steven Jackson. However, with Jackson's stock on the rise and Kevin Jones' on the decline, it might cost the Patriots more than they are willing to give up. Furthermore, the Patriots have had lots of problems with Jackson's agent, Carl Poston, who also represents Ty Law and Lawyer Milloy. As a back-up plan, the Patriots may look to draft a big receiver, an offensive lineman or a linebacker with this pick, then look to draft a running back either later in the first or second round. If Clayton fell to them here, he'd be the perfect fit. The Patriots have a lot of smaller, quicker receivers, but they could use a tall possession receiver like Clayton. Clayton is a big, polished receiver with adequate speed, good playmaking skills and terrific overall intangibles. He is intelligent and hard working, which means he'd get along well with coach Bill Belichick and offensive coordinator Charlie Weis.

22. Dallas Cowboys


Jones
Kevin Jones* | RB | Virginia Tech
The Cowboys will be looking for the best available player at running back or along the defensive line, and Jones, despite running a couple of pedestrian 40 times at his recent Pro Day, is the highest rated player left on our board at those three positions. Jones needs to continue to improve his hands as a receiver, but he is the most explosive of the three possible first round back prospects -- Steven Jackson and Chris Perry -- and he would be a huge upgrade immediately for the Cowboys.

23. Seattle Seahawks
Randy Starks* | DT | Maryland
The Seahawks would feel like they won the lottery if Starks fell to them at pick No. 23. And because DT is such a glaring need, don't be surprised if they trade up a few spots in order to nab Starks between picks 18-22. Starks' play was inconsistent this past season, which is why his stock has slipped a bit, but he has very good athleticism for a 300-pound defensive tackle, and his value is sure to increase the closer we get to draft day. If Starks is gone by the time Seattle picks, however, the Seahawks could look for a new middle linebacker. They'd love it if Miami's Jonathan Vilma was still available, but they could consider Georgia Tech's Daryl Smith.

24. Denver Broncos
D.J. Willliams | OLB | Miami (Fla.)
TE Ben Troupe and WR Lee Evans would be strong considerations for the Broncos with this pick, but if the team stands pat and does not re-sign Ian Gold to a long-term contract, outside linebacker will become a pressing need. The Broncos rely on speed and athleticism at the linebacker position, and that's exactly what Williams would give them. He still has room to improve in terms of his recognition skills, but he is the most athletic linebacker in this year's class, and he would certainly be an upgrade over anything the Broncos have in-house right now.

25. Green Bay Packers
Sean Jones* | FS | Georgia
Unless Rivers happens to fall all the way to this spot, the Packers will go in a different direction. They have needs all throughout their defense that must be addressed in order to seriously contend for a Super Bowl title in Brett Favre's final couple of seasons. The problem the Packers face with this pick is that all the top defensive linemen likely will be taken. However, with Jones' stock beginning to soar after a strong Pro Day workout, he begins to make a lot of sense with this pick. Jones is more of a free safety type than he is a strong safety, but Darren Sharper is versatile and could move back to strong safety if the team drafted a playmaking, centerfielder-type such as Jones with its first pick.

26. St. Louis Rams
Ben Troupe | TE | Florida
The Rams would have an extremely difficult decision between reaching for need and drafting for luxury. After letting Grant Wistrom go via free agency, addressing the defensive end position has become the top priority, but the Rams would have to reach for an end such as Alabama's Antwan Odom or Western Michigan's Jason Babin. The Rams will need to think long and hard about not drafting an end, especially considering they don't have a second-round pick. But if they go with Troupe, he could add quite a dynamic dimension to their offense. Existing starter Brandon Manumaleuna is an excellent blocker and solid short-to-intermediate pass catcher, but Troupe would provide a deep element at the position that Mike Martz could really use to exploit defenses. Troupe emerged as the nation's top senior tight end after splitting time with Aaron Walker (49ers) the past two seasons. He still has room to bulk up and get stronger, but his athleticism, speed and pass-catching ability should allow him to make an immediate impact in the NFL.

27. Tennessee Titans
Darnell Dockett | DT | Florida State
With Robaire Smith and Jevon Kearse departing via free agency, the Titans are in desperate need of defensive line help and are likely to draft the best available with this pick. Dockett would be a little bit of a reach late in the first round, but he seems to have gotten past his character issues, and his dominating performance at the Senior Bowl could lead to the Titans taking a chance on him here.

28. Philadelphia Eagles
Will Poole | CB | USC
The Eagles could opt to draft a top interior offensive lineman such as Miami's Vernon Carey or Virginia Tech's Jake Grove with this pick, but after letting Bobby Taylor and Troy Vincent go via free agency, something needs to be done about their lack of depth at cornerback. Poole, a transfer from Boston College, quickly emerged as a premier corner for the Trojans. He has good size, adequate speed and exceptional ball skills. He also is one of this class' most physical cornerbacks and won't back away from mixing it up vs. the run. Poole's draft stock has slipped after a disappointing workout when he was sick. Poole has another workout scheduled for April 16. If he runs better there, he should solidify himself a spot in the mid-to-late first round range. However, if his times don't improve, he is likely to slip to the second round.

29. Indianapolis Colts
Karlos Dansby | OLB | Auburn
The Colts still have several needs on the defensive side of the ball, including cornerback and outside linebacker after letting Walt Harris, David Macklin and Marcus Washington go in free agency. After D.J. Williams, Dansby is the next best outside linebacker prospect in this class, and he would be a solid value if he fell to Indy here. His athleticism is a perfect fit for Tony Dungy's scheme, and he has loads of upside if he continues to improve.

30. Kansas City Chiefs

Jason Babin | DE | Western Michigan
The Chiefs would be awfully tempted to draft WR Lee Evans with this pick. We also have heard rumors coach Dick Vermeil would entertain the idea of drafting Tulane QB J.P. Losman. However, after their defensive woes last season following a 2003 draft in which they selected a running back with their first pick, we can't imagine the Chiefs taking another offensive player in the first round. In our opinion, the Chiefs must address defense here, preferably with a lineman or cornerback. They could package some picks to move up and get one of the top players at either of those positions. But with multiple needs, their best bet might be to draft the best pass rusher available, then draft from a group of solid cornerbacks in the second round. Babin is a bit of a reach in the first round, but with the 30th pick overall, the Chiefs won't have many other options. Babin was terrifically productive throughout his career at the mid-major D-I level, and his impressive workout numbers also have helped improve his stock. He isn't ready to be an every-down contributor in the NFL right away, but he could play a big role for the Chiefs as a situational pass rusher in his rookie season.

31. Carolina Panthers
Vernon Carey | OG | Miami-Fla.
The Panthers have needs at cornerback, outside linebacker, guard and wide receiver, and legitimate options at each position may be available here. Evans would be tough to pass on with this pick, but if the Panthers are going to continue to dominate the line of scrimmage with a power running attack, drafting a big, mauling guard like Carey might be the wiser decision.

32. New England Patriots


Perry
Chris Perry | RB | Michigan
If the Patriots go in a different direction with their first pick, Perry would be a good value here. Perry lacks explosive speed, but he is a tough interior runner who also catches the football very well, which makes him a good fit in Weis' versatile scheme.

Second Round

33. Arizona Cardinals
Marcus Tubbs | DT | Texas
After adding Fitzgerald in the first round, improving the interior of their defensive line will become the next priority, and Tubbs would be a solid value in the second round. His impressive combination of size, power and quickness make him a risk worth taking.

34. N.Y. Giants
J.P. Losman | QB | Tulane
The Giants have bigger needs along their defensive line, at safety and at linebacker, but if they don't trade up to nab Manning in the first round and a first-round QB talent fell to them in the second round, they couldn't pass up the opportunity.

35. San Diego Chargers
Lee Evans | WR | Wisconsin
If things play out this way, the Chargers would have to feel pretty good about adding Manning and Evans with their first two picks. Evans likely will be taken in the first round, but if he does slip this far -- due to character and durability concerns -- the Chargers would be crazy not to select him. Evans has the type of explosive speed to stretch defenses and open things up for RB Ladainian Tomlinson.

36. Detroit Lions
Ben Watson | TE | Georgia
If the Lions go out on a limb for Jackson in the first round, they'll be looking to address needs at wide receiver or tight end with this pick. Not only is Watson a good value because of his speed and potential, but there are no impact players after him at the position, so now would be the right time for the Lions to solve their problem at tight end, a crucial position in coach Steve Mariucci's west coast offense.

37. Cleveland Browns
Jacob Rogers | OT | USC
Offensive tackle is actually the Browns' No. 1 need, but it will take until the second round to find the right value. Rogers isn't an elite prospect, but he has the all-around tools to develop into a solid starting left tackle.

38. Atlanta Falcons
Ricardo Colclough | CB | Tusculum
After drafting a complement for Peerless Price and a weapon for Michael Vick in WR Mike Williams with their first pick, the Falcons will need to shift their focus to the defensive side of the ball, and Colclough would be a good fit. The D-II standout has a lot of upside and might have been a first-round pick if he didn't pull his hamstring while running the 40 at the combine. He's scheduled to work out again April 13 and could improve his stock then.

39. Jacksonville Jaguars
Michael Jenkins | WR | Ohio State
The Jaguars need an influx of size and youth at wide receiver, especially with a young quarterback in Byron Leftwich. Jenkins, despite only decent speed, adds a vertical element because of his ability to make plays in jump-ball situations.

40. Houston Texans
Daryl Smith | ILB | Georgia Tech
After solving their secondary situation in the first round, the Texans will look to draft either a nose tackle or linebacker with this pick. Smith is an instinctive, athletic, versatile and tough linebacker prospect who could get drafted late in the first round after his solid showing at his Pro Day. The Texans likely would move Smith outside in their 3-4 scheme.

41. Denver Broncos (from Washington)


Woods
Rashaun Woods | WR | Oklahoma State
If the Broncos go with OLB D.J. Williams in the first round, they could very easily use their second-round pick on a tight end or wide receiver. After he ran in the high 4.4s at his individual workout, the Broncos would be elated if Woods fell to them with the 39th overall selection.

42. Tennessee Titans (from NY Jets)
Antwan Odom* | DE | Alabama
Still looking to replace DE Kearse, the Titans certainly could use Odom's speed and pass rushing skills. Odom is a work in progress, but his potential is outstanding and with Kevin Carter and Carlos Hall already in house, Odom would have time to develop as a situational player in his rookie season.

43. Buffalo Bills
Ahmad Carroll* | DC | Arkansas
The Bills will be looking for a receiver or cornerback with this pick, and Carroll is the highest rated player at either position. Carroll has great toughness and good speed. He would be a terrific value this late in the second round.

44. Pittsburgh Steelers
Matt Ware *| DC | UCLA
If the Steelers take QB Roethlisberger with their first-round pick, they need to draft a potential starting cornerback in the second round, and Ware, despite his lack of blazing speed, would be a great value with the 44th pick. He's a big, physical cornerback with the potential to play their bump-and-run scheme.

45. Oakland Raiders (from Tampa Bay)
Michael Boulware | OLB | Florida State
Considering the team's move to a 3-4 defense, drafting a versatile and athletic outside linebacker such as Boulware with this pick would be a smart choice.

46. San Francisco 49ers
Jake Grove | OC | Virginia Tech
Grove is a fringe first-round prospect who could slip on draft day due to his lack of great size and workout numbers, as well as with the position he plays. With that said, Grove would be a great value here for a 49ers' team that has a lot of retooling to do along its offensive line and could use a versatile center/guard type.

47. Chicago Bears
Devery Henderson | WR | LSU
Henderson is still a work in progress, but he possesses the speed the Bears are looking for at WR, as well as in their kick-return game.

48. New Orleans Saints
Teddy Lehman, OLB, Oklahoma
The Saints are looking to improve the speed and athleticism of their linebacking corps, and Lehman will bring them toughness and a mean streak to go along with that speed.

49. Cincinnati Bengals
Derrick Strait | DC | Oklahoma
The Bengals will be looking for either a cornerback or defensive tackle with this pick. Strait will drop on draft day because of his pedestrian 40 time, but he is a tough, instinctive corner who could turn out to be a second-round steal for a team in an emergency situation at the position.

50. Minnesota Vikings
Marquise Hill* | DE | LSU
Hill doesn't have the speed to provide the pass-rushing production the Vikings are missing, but he has the size and strength to upgrade their run defense. He also could help keep guys like Nick Rogers and Lance Johnston fresh, which in turn should lead to more pressure from those types of situational rushers.

51. Baltimore Ravens
Keary Colbert | WR | USC
After losing out on Terrell Owens, the Ravens are back to the drawing board at the wide receiver position. They were, however, quietly one of the happiest teams in the NFL when Mike Williams decided to enter the draft, because it made their biggest position of need stronger. Colbert is one of the fastest risers in his class after consistently running in the 4.4s at his Pro Day. Overshadowed by Williams at USC, Colbert is a quick, fast, consistent and sure-handed receiver with the potential to develop into a Keenan McCardell-type in the NFL.

52. Dallas Cowboys
Donnell Washington* | DT | Clemson
The Cowboys need to draft a complement to La'Roi Glover, and Washington would be worth the risk this late in the second round. Washington is one of the biggest "boom or bust" prospects in this year's draft, but his physical tools are rare, and if he builds on his last season at Clemson, he could be an impact player right away in the NFL.

53. Seattle Seahawks
Dontarrious Thomas | ILB | Auburn
Thomas had somewhat of a disappointing senior season, but he still has a terrific combination of size and speed, which might make him worth the risk for a Seahawks' team that desperately needs to upgrade its middle linebacker position.

54. Denver Broncos


Jones
Greg Jones | RB | Florida State
The Broncos have an obvious need at the position, and while they don't want to spend their first-round pick on a running back, they certainly could stomach using their second of two second-round picks on Jones.

55. Green Bay Packers
Dwan Edwards | DT | Oregon State
After dealing with their secondary in the first round, the Packers likely will look to bolster their defensive line with this pick. They should have their choice between Edwards and Oregon's Igor Olshansky at the defensive tackle position. Olshansky has more upside, but Edwards is the safer pick and is ready to play now.

56. New England Patriots (from Miami)
Jeremy LeSeuer | DC | Michigan
If Ty Law is gone, which is looking more and more likely, the need to draft a cornerback -- or a free safety in order to move Eugene Wilson back to cornerback -- increases greatly. LeSeuer is a big, athletic defensive back who could play either cornerback or safety in the NFL. His versatility would give him even greater value to the Patriots.

57. Tennessee Titans
Nat Dorsey *| OT | Georgia Tech
After addressing needs along the defensive line with their first two picks, the Titans will be looking for depth along their offensive line. Dorsey's stock is on the decline, but he is still a talented young offensive tackle with loads of potential. Dorsey could really benefit from playing a backup role as a rookie and learning behind a couple of solid veterans like Brad Hopkins and Fred Miller.

58. Philadelphia Eagles
Justin Smiley *| OG | Alabama
The Eagles are in desperate need of depth along their offensive line, particularly on the interior. Smiley is the second-rated guard behind Carey, and his quickness and athleticism would make him a great fit in the Eagles' system.

59. Indianapolis Colts
Igor Olshansky* | DT | Oregon
After drafting an outside linebacker in the first round, the Colts will be looking for a cornerback or defensive lineman in the second. Olshansky has had as good a postseason as anyone in this draft. He is still unpolished, but his combination of size, speed, strength and athleticism make him worth the risk.

60. New Orleans Saints (from St. Louis)
Robert Sanders | S | Iowa
The Saints already drafted a cornerback and an outside linebacker in order to address their top two needs, so Sanders makes a lot of sense with this pick. Sanders may look undersized, but he doesn't play like it.

61. Kansas City Chiefs
Chad Lavalais | DT | LSU
The Chiefs could go with either a cornerback or defensive tackle with this pick. While Lavalais is a bit undersized, he has the quickness to play the "under" tackle position on the Chiefs defensive line, and he would be a great complement to NT Ryan Sims.

62. Carolina Panthers
Keith Smith | DC | McNeese State
The Panthers will be looking for either a cornerback or wide receiver with this pick, and Smith is the best available athlete at either position. He is still a bit unpolished, but Smith has the tools to develop into a starter in the NFL, and he could be a solid upgrade to the Panthers' nickel package next season as a rookie.

63. New England Patriots
Demorrio Williams | OLB | Nebraska
The Patriots could go in several different directions with this pick, but drafting one of the last upper-echelon linebackers would be a good idea for a team that uses a 3-4 scheme and has several aging players on its unit. Williams is on the rise after he was able to bulk up to the 230s and still run in the 4.5s at the combine.

[Murphy3]

Many have Roy Williams ahead of Fitberald. Goose from DMN ranked Williams as the top player in the draft a couple of months back. I believe that the only reason why Williams has dropped in some people's eyes is because he didn't have a very good QB throwing him the ball for his senior season.

[dirno2000]

His 4.3 at UT's pro day certainly helped him. I hope he drops to Atlanta or Jacksonville, teams with promising young QB's. Although, after playing with Vince young, he may be a little leary of running quarterbacks.

[Jamisonite]

We can only hope the Cowboys draft goes this well