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33. San Francisco 49ers: Eric Green, CB, Virginia Tech
Green is an in-your-face corner who would fill a need area for the Niners. He is reminiscent of current NFL standout Al Harris.
34. Cleveland Browns: Darryl Blackstock (jr.), LB, Virginia
A pass-rushing outside linebacker who has tremendous athletic ability and played in an NFL-type system under Al Groh.
35. Philadelphia Eagles (from Miami): Odell Thurman (jr.), LB, Georgia
One of the most instinctive linebackers in the draft, Thurman was an inside linebacker in college but could move to the outside at the next level.
36. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Roscoe Parrish (jr.), WR, Miami
Would be a nice third option in the passing game with his ability to run after the catch, and would also be valuable as a return man.
37. Tennessee Titans: Jerome Mathis, WR, Hampton
The first non-Division I-A player in my projection, Mathis dominated the I-AA ranks with his size, speed and hands and has the tools to succeed under new offensive coordinator Norm Chow. The Titans might also be looking for the heir-apparent to quarterback Steve McNair, so consider Auburn quarterback Jason Campbell a possibility here, too.
38. Oakland Raiders: Mike Patterson, DT, USC
As I said earlier, getting his big presence to fill a need along the defensive front would be a steal for the Raiders with Patterson possessing first-round talent.
39. Chicago Bears: Ryan Moats (jr.), RB, Louisiana Tech
Moats is elusive and has tremendous ability to change direction, something that allowed him to put up excellent numbers in college.
40. New Orleans Saints (from Washington): Bryant McFadden, CB, Florida State
I have been screaming for years that the Saints need to draft a big-time corner and McFadden fits the bill. Perhaps the most aggressive corner in the draft, he also has good size.
41. Detroit Lions: Ray Willis, OT, Florida State
An absolute destroyer in the running game, Willis would really help emerging star Kevin Jones make a bigger mark.
42. Dallas Cowboys: Brodney Pool (jr.), S, Oklahoma
Was not as impressive as a junior as he was during his sophomore season, but Pool is instinctive and has good athletic ability. Along with former Oklahoma Sooner Roy Williams, Pool would make a nice OU tandem in Dallas' defensive backfield.
43. New York Giants: Anttaj Hawthorne, DT, Wisconsin
A 323-pound clogger in the middle who would boost a New York run defense that finished 14th in the NFL last season.
44. Arizona Cardinals: Stanley Wilson, CB, Stanford
Current Arizona coach Dennis Green was once the coach at Stanford and knows what kind of players come out of Palo Alto. Wilson was a four-year starter for the Cardinal.
45. Carolina Panthers: David Baas, OL, Michigan
Baas has a mean streak and banged heads with some of the best linemen in the nation during his four years at Michigan. He has a first-round grade because of his ability to play both center and guard.
46. Kansas City Chiefs: Mark Bradley, WR, Oklahoma
Was the best receiver in the country after the catch last season. A former defensive back, Bradley's best football is ahead of him as he learned the finer points of the position.
47. Houston Texans: Roydell Williams, WR, Tulane
Was not among the 40 receivers at the combine but has steadily moved up thanks to his stellar workouts and productive college career.
48. Cincinnati Bengals: Chris Spencer (jr.), OL, Mississippi
Another offensive lineman who trades on his versatility, Spencer can play any position along the line.
49. Minnesota Vikings: Mike Nugent, PK, Ohio State
The Vikings have two first-round picks and filled a lot of needs via free agency, so they can afford to go after a player who is unquestionably the best kicker in the draft.
50. St. Louis Rams: Justin Tuck (jr.), DE, Notre Dame
The Rams need a defensive end and Tuck is a good value pick at this point after slipping due to durability concerns.
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51. Green Bay Packers (from New Orleans): Charlie Frye, QB, Akron
A tough player with good mobility and accuracy, Frye would become the heir apparent to Brett Favre and have time to get ready to step in once the Green Bay fixture is ready to retire.
52. Jacksonville Jaguars: Trent Cole, DE, Cincinnati
An undersized end in the Hugh Douglas mold, Cole has a good first step and can get into the backfield.
53. Baltimore Ravens: Marcus Johnson, OL, Mississippi
Yet another versatile lineman, Johnson can play guard or tackle and has the overall consistency NFL scouts look for.
54. Seattle Seahawks: Matt McCoy, LB, San Diego State
An under-the-radar prospect who was not at the combine, McCoy has great instincts and aggressiveness despite his lack of ideal size.
55. Buffalo Bills: Luis Castillo, DT, Northwestern
A feisty player with terrific intensity and a great motor.
56. Denver Broncos: Evan Mathis, G, Alabama
Mathis is one of the fastest-rising offensive line prospects thanks to impressive workouts. He can play both center and guard.
57. New York Jets: Jonathan Babineaux, DT, Iowa
A very intense, productive college player who teamed with projected first-rounder Matt Roth to cause trouble for Big Ten offensive linemen.
58. Green Bay Packers: Gerald Sensabaugh, S, North Carolina
The 6-0½, 213-pounder has had some terrific workouts, running in the 4.45 range and showing a 46-inch vertical jump. He would he a big help for a Packers secondary that was weak at times last year. Interesting note: Sensabaugh played only one year at North Carolina after starting for three seasons at East Tennessee State before the school dropped its football program.
59. Atlanta Falcons: Josh Bullocks (jr.), Nebraska
Intercepted 10 passes as a sophomore but only two last season. Still, Bullocks has all the physical skills you could ask for and a good nose for the ball.
60. Indianapolis Colts: Barrett Ruud, LB, Nebraska
His speed and athletic ability made him Nebraska's all-time leading tackler. Ruud would help the Colts shore up a defense that has been their undoing in recent years.
61. San Diego Chargers: Reggie Brown, WR, Georgia
Had a great Senior Bowl week that prompted many to consider him a possible late-first or early-second-round pick, but this looks like a good fit with the Chargers trying to give quarterback Drew Brees more weapons.
62. Pittsburgh Steelers: Brandon Browner (3rd-so.), CB, Oregon State
Has terrific size at 6-3½, 221, but a lack of speed combined with a so-so season at Oregon State have him dropping down the board. Browner could eventually end up in the third or fourth round.
63. Philadelphia Eagles: J.J. Arrington, RB, California
A back in the mold of current Eagle Brian Westbrook. Arrington can catch the ball and is an underrated runner who led the nation in total rushing yards while showing breakaway speed.
64. New England Patriots: Alfred Fincher, LB, New England
One of the most productive linebackers in the nation, Fincher led the Big East with 140 total tackles last season and has good size and toughness. The Patriots need to get younger at linebacker and Fincher would be an ideal fit.
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