NFL Draft 101 Staff Three Round 2009 Mock Draft - Final Mock Draft
04-18-2009
Round 1
| Pick | Team | Pos | Player | School |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit Lions | QB | Matthew Stafford # | Georgia |
| Don't be surprised if the Lions start contract negotiations this week. I cannot see a scenario where Stafford is not the number 1 pick. | ||||
| 2 | St. Louis Rams | OT | Jason Smith | Baylor |
| Left tackle is a no brainer for St Louis. Eugene Monroe is still a possibility | ||||
| 3 | Kansas City Chiefs | OT | Eugene Monroe | Virginia |
| The Chiefs are stockpiling veteran linebackers for a reason, they want to address their lines on both sides. Raji is a tremendous talent, but he is no Vince Wilfork. How ironic would it be if Branden Albert forced Eugene Monroe out of left tackle in Kansas City when Monroe did the same thing to Albert at Virginia | ||||
| 4 | Seattle Seahawks | OLB | Aaron Curry | Wake Forest |
| The Mark Sanchez rumors are only a diversion so Seattle can trade down. If one of the top tackles is off the board, Seattle adds another stud linebacker. | ||||
| 5 | Cleveland Browns | DT | BJ Raji | Boston College |
| New defensive coordinator Rob Ryan will copy his brother Rex's 3-4 defensive line and move Shaun Rogers to defensive end if the Browns draft Raji. Eric Mangini is committed to improving this team up front. He is not committed to keeping his skill position players happy | ||||
| 6 | Cincinnati Bengals | OT | Andre Smith # | Alabama |
| The Bengals will overlook the terrible work ethic and attitude due to a desperate situation at left tackle | ||||
| 7 | Oakland Raiders | WR | Jeremy Maclin # | Missouri |
| Maclin gives Al Davis the dual threat wide receiver/kick return threat this team desperately needs. | ||||
| 8 | Jacksonville Jaguars | WR | Michael Crabtree # | Texas Tech |
| Even thought Crabtree is a rookie, he would be the most fundamentally sound receiver on the Jaguar roster | ||||
| 9 | Green Bay Packers | DE | Brian Orakpo | Texas |
| If your going to run a 3-4 you need a speed rusher on the outside. With Brady Poppinga able to stop the run, the Packers could bring Orakpo along slowly during the transition. | ||||
| 10 | San Francisco 49ers | QB | Mark Sanchez # | USC |
| The Niners need a face of the franchise and Mark Sanchez would fill that role. If the Niners are looking elsewhere, they should consider trading down to fill other needs on their talent deprived roster | ||||
| 11 | Buffalo Bills | OT | Michael Oher | Ole Miss |
| After making a horrible trade with Philadelphia for Jason Peters, the Bills will try to replace him with a once highly thought of prospect. | ||||
| 12 | Denver Broncos | RB | Chris Wells # | Ohio State |
| If Kyle Orton is your quarterback, then a running game is a big necessity. | ||||
| 13 | Washington Redskins | OLB | Brian Cushing | USC |
| After releasing Marcus Washington, the Redskins lack a true SAM linebacker. Cushing is a physical presence up front in a physical division | ||||
| 14 | New Orleans Saints | CB | Malcolm Jenkins | Ohio State |
| This team will continue to spend draft picks on cornerbacks until they get it right. Jenkins has the tackling skills to play safety | ||||
| 15 | Houston Texans | WR | Percy Harvin # | Florida |
| The Texans could go a number of directions with this pick. Percy Harvin is a big time playmaker who can impact the game a number of ways. | ||||
| 16 | San Diego Chargers | ILB | Rey Maualuga | USC |
| GM AJ Smith wants an impact player with this pick. Maualuga is the enforcer up the middle this defense needs | ||||
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| 17 | New York Jets | WR | Hakeem Nicks # | North Carolina |
| The Jets have many holes at the skill positions. Nicks is a possession receiver who can contribute immediately | ||||
| 18 | Denver Broncos | DE | Tyson Jackson | LSU |
| Tyson Jackson is a true 3-4 defensive end in a scheme that lacks 3-4 personnel. | ||||
| 19 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | DT | Peria Jerry | Ole Miss |
| Without a second round pick the Bucs have to fill a need with their first pick. The Bucs have the worst defensive tackle rotation in the NFL | ||||
| 20 | Detroit Lions | ILB | James Laurinaitis | Ohio State |
| Toughness and leadership are two qualities the Detroit Lions lack. Laurinaitis fills a big need at middle linebacker and will be defensive captain from Day One | ||||
| 21 | Philadelphia Eagles | TE | Brandon Pettigrew | Oklahoma State |
| The Eagle lack a big red zone target at tight end and Pettigrew is still the best tight end prospect despite his poor 40 time | ||||
| 22 | Minnesota Vikings | WR | Brian Robiskie | Ohio State |
| The Vikings lack a receiver with good route running skills. Robiskie is one of the fastest risers on the board | ||||
| 23 | New England Patriots | DE | Everette Brown # | Florida State |
| Everette Brown should contribute immediately with his quickness and wide array of pass rush moves. Great value pick | ||||
| 24 | Atlanta Falcons | OLB | Clay Matthews | USC |
| Clay Matthews is great fit as a 4-3 SAM linebacker and should not be counted on as a 3-4 OLB that racks up double digit sacks | ||||
| 25 | Miami Dolphins | DE | Larry English | Northern Illinois |
| Larry English is the best overall pass rusher at the draft and skill set fits the profile of a Bill Parcells pass rusher | ||||
| 26 | Baltimore Ravens | CB | Vontae Davis # | Illinois |
| The Raven want help at wide receiver, but will not pass on a chance to add youth and talent to their aging secondary. | ||||
| 27 | Indianapolis Colts | RB | Donald Brown # | Connecticut |
| The Colts were not the same team last year when they lacked a consistent running game. Joseph Addai is great talent but tends to wear down quickly | ||||
| 28 | Buffalo Bills | DE | Aaron Maybin # | Penn State |
| Maybin needs to gain weight, but if he can provide any relief to Aaron Schobel this will be a great pick for Buffalo | ||||
| 29 | New York Giants | WR | Kenny Britt # | Rutgers |
| We assume the Giants will make a trade for one the big name malcontent receivers, but just in case they get big target with Kenny Britt | ||||
| 30 | Tennessee Titans | C | Alex Mack | California |
| The Titans have a need a wide receiver, but will wait patiently as usual. Kevin Mawae is on the verge of retirement. The Titans are a franchise that will not ignore a position as important as center | ||||
| 31 | Arizona Cardinals | DE | Connor Barwin | Cincinnati |
| The Cardinals run a hybrid defensive scheme and Connor Barwin is the ultimate hybrid player. He can contribute at defensive end, linebacker, tight end and even power forward. | ||||
| 32 | Pittsburgh Steelers | C | Max Unger | Oregon |
| The Steeler offensive line is weak up the middle. Max Unger can contribute at both center and guard | ||||
# Denotes Underclassman
