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Britt isn’t the third-best wide receiver in this draft, but the Eagles should pick him over Percy Harvin and Darrius Heyward-Bey. Harvin has been described as being in “Percy Harvin Land” by scouts, and could end up being a Terrell Owens or Chad Johnson type. The Eagles already had to deal with one Owens, and likely don't want another.
Heyward-Bey is not as big as Britt and has sometimes been described as having inconsistent hands, while Britt has been more consistent in his workouts.
Philly also needs a big receiver like the 6’3” Britt to go along with 5’10” DeSean Jackson.
22. Minnesota Vikings: Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Maryland
Heyward-Bey is the fastest receiver in this draft, with a 4.3 in the 40-yard dash.
He’ll fit well with No. 1 receiver Bernard Berrian, and can help new quarterback Sage Rosenfels if Rosenfels wins the starting job.
23. New England Patriots: Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois
The Pats really missed Asante Samuel last year. They won’t miss him this year with Davis lining up at cornerback.
Outside linebacker Brian Cushing also is a possibility here.
24. Atlanta Falcons: Brian Cushing, OLB, USC
The last of the USC linebacker trio will replace Michael Boley at linebacker to restore some roar to Atlanta’s defense.
If Peria Jerry is still on the board, the Falcons could take him instead.
25. Miami Dolphins: Darius Butler, CB, Connecticut
The Dolphins need a wide receiver and cornerback. Wideouts are plentiful this year, and they can get a good one in the second round.
The same thing can’t be said about the cornerbacks. Draft Butler in the first round and pick a receiver among Ohio State’s Brian Robiskie, UNC’s Brandon Tate, or Georgia’s Mohamed Massaquoi in the second.
26. Baltimore Ravens: James Laurinaitis, MLB, Ohio State
The Ravens are built on defense and need to find a replacement for Bart Scott, who signed with the Jets.
The team also needs a quality receiver, and should still be able to get one in the second round.
27. Indianapolis Colts: Evander Hood, DT, Missouri
The Colts need “Ziggy” to help with run-stopping and take some pressure off Dwight Freeney in pass rushing. A new middle linebacker would be nice, too.
28. Buffalo Bills: Eben Britton, OT, Arizona
After trading away Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters, this is the only logical pick, unless the Bills want Oklahoma State tight end Brandon Pettigrew that badly.
29. New York Giants: Hakeem Nicks, WR, North Carolina
The G-Men need a replacement for Plaxico Burress. Their ideal fit would’ve been the 6’3” Michael Crabtree or the 6’3” Kenny Britt.
Neither of them should be left by now and the 6’1” Nicks is the most Burress-like of the remaining wide receivers. He also has the best hands of anyone in the draft.
30. Tennessee Titans: Percy Harvin, WR, Florida
Harvin might slip because of his attitude, but there is no way he should slip out of the first round.
The Titans lack a No. 1 receiver. Harvin can be that, and also run the Wildcat formation for Tennessee.
31. Arizona Cardinals: Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia
It seems Edgerrin “Edge” James has lost his edge, while Moreno definitely still has his.
Moreno is a speedy and athletic running back that will look great alongside the powerful Tim Hightower.
32. Pittsburgh Steelers: Alex Mack, C, California
The Steelers’ only weak point won’t be weak anymore with Mack at center.
He not only plays his position well but also helps solidify the middle of the line, and should help make both guards into better lineman.
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