D’Brickashaw Ferguson, Virginia

Pick: 1st Round (4th overall)
Vitals: LT, 6-6, 306

What you should know: A shutdown pass protector. Could become Chad Pennington’s best friend. Good, not dominant run blocker. Remarkable athlete with a 7-3 wingspan. Degree in religious studies, a youth minister, plays the saxophone, black belt in karate. Named for the Ralph de Bricassart character played by Richard Chamberlain in “The Thorn Birds.”

Nick Mangold, Ohio State

Pick: 1st Round (29th overall)
Vitals: C, 6-4, 300

What you should know: The best center in the draft. Will battle recently-acquired vet Trey Teague for the starting job. Three-year starter in college. Not an overpowering blocker, but plays with great technique and intelligence. Could be the next Kevin Mawae.

Kellen Clemens, Oregon

Pick: 2nd Round (49th overall)
Vitals: QB, 6-1-1/2, 219

What you should know: Fourth QB taken in the draft. Recorded a 61/24 TD-INT ratio in college. Great intangibles, questionable arm strength. Best suited to a West Coast offense. Sounds like Chad Pennington. Season ended Oct. 22 after broken left ankle.

Anthony Schlegel, Ohio State

Pick: Round 3 (76th overall)
Vitals: LB, 6-0-1/2, 250

What you should know: A reach in the third round, according to many draft experts. Three-year starter in college, but could have trouble finding time in the Jets’ suddenly-crowded linebacking corps. Tough at the point of attack, but doesn’t cover much ground.

Eric Smith, Michigan State

Pick: Round 3 (97th overall)
Vitals: S, 6-1, 209

What you should know: Yes, another safety - five in the last three drafts. A slew of injuries, but healthy the last two years. Smart and intense. Sounds like an ideal special teamer. Even Smith was surprised that he went in Round 3: “I was getting ready to pack it in and call it a night.” - NY Daily News