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Raji is just that. He could start from Game one, and greatly help the Raiders defense against the run.
8. Jacksonville Jaguars: Matthew Stafford, QB, Georgia
Current quarterback David Garrard seems like he could be a one-year wonder.
If Stafford doesn’t start immediately, the Jaguars could groom and develop him for a season. Or they could trade Garrard for a wide receiver.
9. Green Bay Packers: Aaron Maybin, DE, Penn State
The Packers need a defensive end to replace Aaron Kampman, who will move to outside linebacker in the team’s new three-four scheme.
Maybin fits there. He can also play linebacker if the team moves Kampman back to the line.
10. San Francisco 49ers: Michael Oher, OT, Mississippi
The space-eating Oher would be a great fit at right tackle, opposite Joe Staley.
Oher would provide great protection for either Shaun Hill or Alex Smith, who are competing for the starting quarterback job.
11. Buffalo Bills: Robert Ayers, DE, Tennessee
Aaron Schobel is getting old and missed 11 games last year, though he’s adamant that he can still play well.
We can’t say that much about the other side of the defensive line and that spot is Ayers’ for the taking.
12. Denver Broncos: Tyson Jackson, DE, LSU
Tyson Jackson is an ideal fit at three-four defensive end, which he will play in the Broncos defense.
13. Washington Redskins: Mark Sanchez, QB, USC
It seems like the Redskins want anybody to be their quarterback besides Jason Campbell.
If they choose Sanchez, they can trade Campbell away for a second or third-round draft pick and use it to get a defensive end.
14. New Orleans Saints: Malcolm Jenkins, CB, Ohio State
The Saints need help at cornerback and safety, and the 6’1” Jenkins can play either position.
Some believe the Saints should take Chris Wells—another Buckeye—and use him as a power back with Reggie Bush.
However, Iowa tailback Shonn Greene should still be on the board in round three.
15. Houston Texans: Clay Matthews, OLB, USC
The Texans need a safety as well, so Western Michigan's Louis Delmas could be another choice here.
But the Texans would like an outside linebacker, and Matthews would be a great complement to middle linebacker Demeco Ryans.
16. San Diego Chargers: Rey Maualuga, MLB, USC
The Chargers want a big-hitting linebacker, and Maualuga is just what they ordered.
Arizona State offensive tackle Eben Britton could be the pick if Maualuga is off the board.
17. New York Jets: Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri
The Jets would be thrilled if Maclin fell this far. He is a receiver with great speed, and is another great weapon for whoever the Jets’ quarterback will be.
18. Denver Broncos: Chris Wells, RB, Ohio State
Because of injuries, the Broncos had to rely on backup running backs for most of last year, and never had a true starter.
They all were successful because former coach Mike Shanahan was good at developing tailbacks. We don’t know if Josh McDaniels can do the same.
Wells is a powerful running back, and possesses speed as well. He should start immediately.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Everette Brown, DE, FSU
The Bucs could use help at defensive tackle, but they need a pass rusher more. Brown can also play outside linebacker if needed.
It would almost be a steal to get Brown at No. 19, because he’s drawing interest from teams higher up, including the Redskins at No. 13.
20. Detroit Lions: Peria Jerry, DT, Mississippi
Jerry will replace the hole left by Corey Redding after Redding was traded to the Seahawks. He should improve Detroit’s D-line and run-stopping greatly.
21. Philadelphia Eagles: Kenny Britt, WR, Rutgers
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