2007 NFL Draft Predictions - 21 Through 32

Last time I wrote about my 2007 nfl draft predictions (11 through 20) in this years up and coming draft! With less than just a quick 10 days away, I am posting the end of round 1 projections.

Without further a due, here are my picks for 21-32.

21. Denver Broncos Selects Lawrence Timmons, Florida State

Why?: With the departure of Al Wilson, the Bronco's want a 1st round talent to replace him. Timmons give them this option and would be a great fit at middle LB for Denver.

22. Dallas Cowboys Selects Dwayne Jarrett, Southern California

Why?: With a new head coach and a fast aging group of WR, getting Jarrett (one of the better WR in the draft) makes the most sense for the Cowboys. No one really knows if T.O's off-field issues and his "cancerous" locker-room situation will hurt this team. It's best to be prepared, and Jarrett was a star in college and will hopefully do the same in the NFL. Remember... everyone thought Jerry Rice was a bit slow when he was first drafted too and we all know the ending of that chapter.

23. Kansas City Chiefs Selects Dwayne Bowe, Louisanna state

Why?: There is no surprise here given the mediocre talent the Chiefs has at the WR corp. They will have a new starting QB this year (whether its Huard or Brodie) and they need a guy who can catch and run with the ball. Bowe is a great player and should fit well with Herm Edward's Chiefs.

24. New England Patriots Selects Revis Darrelle, Pittsburgh

Why?: With Asante Samuel requesting a trade, the Patriots should address their CB situation here. It will be a hard decision between Revis, Houston or Ross but I feel Revis would fit more with the Patriots. Either way, I'd expect them to take a CB.

25. NY Jets Selects Chris Houston, Arkansas

Why?: Yep, second CB in a row off the board. The Jets need some Corners to help avoid getting burned by the deep ball. Houston is a quality starter who should be a top notch corner in the league. His college stats could be a bit of a worry to make him a 1st rounder (He has had 0 int and 0 FF in college) but I think he'll be a great player in the league none the less.

26. Philadelphia Eagles Selects Brandon Meriweather, Miami

Why?: The Eagles need a solid S, and although they already increased their D with Takeo Spikes I feel they'll still address it here. They have a pretty solid offense, and they may be tempted to take a WR here but with such a deep core in that area they could use their second pick on a WR instead.

27. New Orleans Saints Selects Aaron Ross, Texas

Why?: The Saints would be THRILLED to land a CB of Ross's caliber. They desperately need secondary help and if Ross is gone before now look for them to take someone like Houston, Revis, or the top secondary help available.

28. New England Patriots Selects Joe Staley, Central Michigan

Why?: The Patriots have two first round picks due to their trade sending Branch to the Seahawks. Look for them to address their Oline with some youth. Staley is one of the better OT in the draft (at least top 3) so look for them to nap him here. They also could be tempted in taking the best Center in the league, Ryan Kalil.

29. Baltimore Ravens Selects Anthony Spencer, Purdue

Why?: The Ravens just lost Adalius Thomas to the Patriots via Free Agency, and they need a guy who can rush or stay back (like Thomas can). This makes sense for a team who relies on Defense as their bread-and-butter and their offense is pretty well in tact with Air McNair running the show.

30. San Diego Chargers Selects Steve Smith, Southern California

Why?: The Chargers need a solid, deep threat and although Smith is a little small (just under 6 feet), he is quick and would be a deep threat Philip Rivers would love to see added. This guy is going to be a star and has catapulted himself to be a late first rounder (or early second rounder)

31. Chicago Bears Selects Justin Harrell, Tennesse

Why?: Harrell is projected as a 1st round selection and he would fit the Bears D perfectly. He can play both 3-4 and 4-3, is very versatile and would fit Lovie Smith's system very well.

32. Indianapolis Colts Selects Michael Griffin, Texas

Why?: The Colts could go a number of ways. They need to get a RB to replace Rhodes but they used their first round pick last year on Addai. Griffin is simply the best player left on the board at this time, but I wouldn't be surprised to see the Colts grab a Offensive Tackle like Staley if he's available.

This pretty much wraps up my first round projections. In less than 10 days we will see which potential up and coming stars goes where. I am really looking forward to draft day, this might be one of the better drafts in recent years with plenty of talent.

Until next time,