If Oklahoma's Malcolm Kelly falls to #25, will the Seahawks snap him up?With the exception of the 49ers, the teams picking 25-32 are already playoff contenders with, for the most part, few major needs.

We start with the Seahawks, who are looking to make Mike Holmgren’s last season a special one, and end with the Giants, who are intent on showing that their Super Bowl run was anything but a fluke.

25. : Is there a chance that the Seahawks could go for Brian Brohm at this point? It’s possible, but only if they plan on trading his rights away to the Falcons or someone else below them. Matt Hasselbeck is 33, but if they want to get his successor, they’ll do it in the later rounds.

After signing Julius Jones and T.J. Duckett in free agency, it doesn’t seem likely Seattle will go for another running back, but don’t count it out. I think they will, however, go for a receiver, after D.J. Hackett left for Carolina, and with Deion Branch’s status for 2008 up in the air. With Devin Thomas, DeSean Jackson, James Hardy, and Limas Sweed all off the board before him, (should he bulk up and play tight end?) would be their likeliest option, though they may be one of those teams that hasn’t dropped Mario Manningham off of their draft board.

My Choice: Malcolm Kelly, WR, Oklahoma
Secondary Choice: Dustin Keller, TE, Purdue

26. : Well, this one’s pretty simple, at least in my eyes.

Marcus Stroud was traded to the Bills, and while Jimmy Kennedy’s best years may well be ahead of him, but why not go for a guy who could follow in Stroud’s footsteps and be a Pro Bowler?

Along the same line (literally), Bobby McCray signed with the Saints, so that opens a hole at end.

Drafting would be killing two birds with one stone, as Balmer, the third-best tackle on the board behind Sedrick Ellis and Glenn Dorsey, could play either tackle or end in the .

My Choice: Kentwan Balmer, DT/DE, North Carolina
Secondary Choice: , DE, USC

27. : There’s a good bet that the Chargers won’t hold this pick very long on draft day, and could deal it away before then, as it’s their only pick in the first four rounds.

They don’t have a lot of needs, but having multiple picks would help them fill a couple of spots, so that seems like the simplest solution.

But, if they do keep the pick, then I wouldn’t be surprised if they nab Oregon’s , if he’s still there. His stock has rebounded after meeting with teams, and he may wind up still going to Arizona or Houston at #16 or #18, but if he falls to #27, he’d be an ideal replacement for Michael Turner and a successor to LaDainian Tomlinson, whose plan, as of now, is to retire after five more seasons.

In the end though, I think they’ll trade it, unless there’s a can’t miss guy that they have their hearts set on.

My Choice: Jonathan Stewart, RB, Oregon
Secondary Choice: Trade

28. : After using the #22 pick on James Hardy, there are two options for Dallas at #28. Kansas’ could still be on the board, and I doubt the Cowboys are one of the teams that has taken him off of their list.

If Talib isn’t an option, then Jerry Jones will get his wish for an Arkansas running back. It won’t be McFadden, but the ‘Boys will have their speed back, in McFadden’s backfield mate . He didn’t carry the load at Arkansas, but that’s not a question mark here because he won’t have to for the foreseeable future, unless Marion Barber gets hurt (knock on wood).

My Choice: Felix Jones, RB, Arkansas
Secondary Choice: Aqib Talib, CB, Kansas


29. : After (possibly) filling several holes with free agent signings, the options for what they’ll likely do with their first and second-round picks have dwindled down.

Offensive line is the most pressing need, which is pretty obvious when you give up 55 sacks. If Boston College’s is still there, he’s a no-brainer. He could play at either left or right tackle, and won’t let Alex Smith or Shaun Hill get pounded. Tennessee’s could also be an option, but frankly, in their state, it has to be biggest needs first, and they best not let a good one slip away if he’s there.

My Choice: Gosder Cherilus, OT, Boston College
Secondary Choice: Jerod Mayo, LB, Tennessee

30. : The Packers don’t have a lot of needs, which is a good position to be in, what with having a new starting quarterback and all.

With that said, there are a couple of places where age is a factor, corner and offensive tackle. Anthony Collins of Kansas is a borderline first-rounder, but I have the Pack going for a new corner, with Charles Woodson turning 32 in October and Al Harris turning 34 in December.

Many people have Indiana’s as a second-round pick, but it wouldn’t be a reach to get him at #30. The 5’11, 190 pound Porter is blazing fast (4.37 at the combine, 4.29 at IU’s Pro Day), and makes plays all over the field. He can spend a couple of seasons learning behind two of the best in the league before taking a starting role.

My Choice: Tracy Porter, CB, Indiana
Secondary Choice: Aqib Talib, CB, Kansas

31. : I’m sure they don’t mind not having this one, considering that they got a chance to keep the #7 pick.

31. : Fresh off of their amazing run to the Lombardi Trophy, the Giants have a number of areas to address to enhance their chances of repeating.

The playoffs showed that you can never have enough cornerbacks, and that could make corner an option here, if Aqib Talib is still on the board. With Kawika Mitchell going to the Bills and Reggie Torbor leaving as well, or Jerod Mayo would be options as well.

But, I have the G-Men taking Miami’s with the last pick of the first round, as Gibril Wilson signed a big contract with the Raiders, and while they signed Sammy Knight, he’s only a short-term replacement in the secondary.

My Choice: Kenny Phillips, FS, Miami
Secondary Choice: Dan Connor, LB, Penn St./Jerod Mayo, LB, Tennessee

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