33. Buffalo Bills 
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Jeremy Beal – DE/OLB – Oklahoma
The Bills need to replace Aaron Maybin with a competent pass rusher, and Beal would fit nicely as an outside linebacker in their 3-4 D. |
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34. New England Patriots (from Carolina) 
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JJ Watt – DE – Wisconsin*
Watt’s reportedly mulling going pro. With his size and athleticism, he could be a tremendous five-technique for the Pats.
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35. Detroit Lions 
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Ryan Broyles – WR – Oklahoma
The early returns from the Nate Burleson signing haven’t been promising. If he continues to disappoint, the teams could go searching for the #2 receiver that’s long eluded them. |
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36. Oakland Raiders 
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Da’Quan Bowers – DE – Clemson*
Bowers easily could go higher than this, but lingering concerns about his work ethic could affect his draft stock. The physical freak won’t get past the Raiders, who are always eager to bring in another elite athlete. |
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37. Arizona Cardinals 
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Von Miller – OLB – Texas A&M
After giving up on Cody Brown, the Cardinals need another young pass rusher. Miller could serve as Joey Porter’s understudy for a year before taking over rushing off the edge. |
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38. Cleveland Browns 
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Ronald Johnson – WR – USC*
The Browns need to add speed to their receiving corps, which RoJo would provide. Hopefully, whoever’s starting at QB for them will be able to hit him deep. |
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39. San Francisco 49ers 
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Ryan Mallett – QB – Arkansas*
If Alex Smith continues to struggle, the team could bring in a replacement in the strong-armed but somewhat erratic Mallett. |
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40. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 
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Jimmy Smith – CB – Colorado
Ronder Barber is a free agent after this season. With his size and physicality, Smith would be a credible replacement. |
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41. St. Louis Rams 
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Lance Kendricks – TE – Wisconsin
Bradford loved targeting Jermaine Gresham, and Kendricks would provide him an explosive YAC man over the middle. |
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42. Kansas City Chiefs 
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Christian Ponder – QB – Florida State
Matt Cassel may get another year to prove himself, but Ponder would provide solid insurance if Cassel proves not to be the guy. |
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43. Jacksonville Jaguars 
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Stefen Wisniewski – C – Penn State
Brad Meester is 33 and never has been a great player. In Wisniewski, the Jaguars could have their starting pivot for the next ten years. |
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44. Denver Broncos 
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Dont’a Hightower – ILB – Alabama*
A nasty thumper in the middle, Hightower would be a nice fit next to DJ Williams. He’s also an effective pass rusher, but his below average coverage skills could keep him out of the first round. |
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45. Cincinnati Bengals 
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Quan Sturdivant – ILB – North Carolina
Sturdivant would round out Cinci’s talented young LB corps. He was busted for marijuana possession earlier this year, but it shouldn’t be an issue for the Bengals (maybe a plus?). |
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46. Tennessee Titans 
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DeAndre McDaniel – S – Clemson
Chris Hope is set to make $6.5 million next year. If the Titans determine he’s not worth the big bucks, they could bring in his replacement in McDaniel. |
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47. Chicago Bears 
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Stephen Paea – DT – Oregon State
With Tommie Harris declining, the Bears could use a new dominant defensive tackle. Though not quite the explosive playmaker Harris was in his prime, Paea could make plays while also being very stout against the run. |
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48. Philadelphia Eagles 
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Curtis Brown – CB – Texas
The team traded away Sheldon Brown but didn’t bring in a young replacement. Brown has first round athleticism and would be a good value pick here. |
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