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March 9th 2009 11:29
This is the first round of my 2009 NFL mock draft, for more information about what that is and links to great mock draft websites click here. Revised now for the 4th time my 2009 NFL mock draft is almost as complete as it will ever be. I plan to update my mock one more time before the 2009 NFL draft. So welcome to the first round of my 2009 NFL mock draft, please leave comments and you can check my profile for my older versions.
1 Detroit Lions- Matthew Stafford QB Georgia
I had Andre Smith going here but his antics at the 2009 NFL draft combine have dropped him. Stafford will sit the pine and learn the game while Culpepper gets hammered behind this weak offensive line.
2 St. Louis Rams- Eugene Monroe OT Virginia
At 6ft 5 and a half, weighing 310 pounds Monroe has a little room to pick up even more bulk. He has had some injury problems but will be able to replace Orlando Pace at that important left tackle spot.
3 Kansas City Chiefs- Jason Smith OT Baylor
With the trade for Matt Cassel the need for a quarterback is gone. But Jason Smith is needed to help rebuild a Chiefs offensive line that is a shell of its former self.
4 Seattle Seahawks- Michael Oher OT Ole Miss
I had the Seahawks taking a wide receiver here but with the addition of T.J. Houshmandzadeh that need isn’t as pressing. Michael Oher will help with an ageing Seattle Seahawks offensive line.
5 Cleveland Browns- Aaron Curry LB- Wake Forrest
I had Curry ranked lower than this which was probably a mistake. I had Knowshon Moreno here but his stock fell with a slow 40 time at the combine. Curry will add some pop to a lackluster Browns defense.
6- Cincinnati Bengals- Brian Orakpo DE/LB Texas
The Bengals need help in lots of places but Brian Orakpo makes the most sense at this point in my 2009 NFL mock draft.
7 Oakland Raiders- Michael Crabtree WR Texas Tech
The Raiders need a wide receiver and will snatch up Crabtree despite the injury. Terrell Owens had a similar injury and did ok afterwards. Crabtree is well worth a pick at this point due to his vast potential.
8 Jacksonville Jaguars- Malcolm Jenkins CB Ohio State
Michael Jenkins can help a Jaguars secondary by playing either safety or corner.
9 Green Bay Packers- Aaron Maybin LB Penn State
Maybin could play defensive end or linebacker and Green Bay is running a 3-4 under new defensive coordinator Dom Capers. Aaron Maybin would be a good fit and you never have enough pass rushers.
10 San Francisco 49ers- Mark Sanchez QB USC
Mark Sanchez will give San Francisco a quarterback of the future and maybe some fans in the seats.
11 Buffalo Bills- Everette Brown DE Florida State
Terrell Owens addressed a need on the offensive side of the ball now the Bills go after the best pass rusher on the board.
12 Denver Broncos- B.J. Raji DT Boston College
The Broncos are ecstatic when Raji, the best defensive tackle in the 2009 NFL draft falls this far.
13 Washington Redskins- Andre Smith OT Alabama
Bad attitude and combo aside the Redskins are always willing to roll the dice. Andre Smith is a talent, and if he pans out the Washington Redskins have the steal of the draft.
14 New Orleans Saints- Vontae Davis CB Illinois
Davis will fill a need for the Saints whose pass defense was pretty bad at times in 2008. However if Knowshon Marino falls this far the Saints may bite. Reggie Bush is injured often, Aaron Stecker is a free agent and the thought is that Deuce McAllister won’t be with the team next season. There is a chance that the Saints will trade for Ladainian Tomlinson or sign him as a free agent before draft day.
15 Houston Texans- Brian Cushing LB USC
Brian Cushing brings some young legs and talent to the linebacking unit of an improving Houston Texan defense.
16 San Diego Chargers- Rey Maualuga LB USC
You can never have enough linebackers in the 3-4 defense and Maualuga will be a good fit with Merriman or as a replacement for him if he does not come back from injury.
17 New York Jets- Tyson Jackson DL LSU
Jackson will bring some youth to the defensive line and can play end in the Jets 3-4 defense under new coach Rex Ryan.
18 Chicago Bears- Jerry Maclin WR Missouri
The Bears are shocked that Maclin falls this far and will snatch him up to help a bad passing game.
19 Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Josh Freeman QB Kansas State
Taking Freeman here does two things. He gives Tampa Bay a 6 ft 6 249 pound quarterback to groom and keeps him from falling to the Vikes who will be looking for a QB.
20 Detroit Lions (From Dallas) - Duke Robinson G Oklahoma
The Lions add the best guard on most draft lists as they start to work on that offensive line.
21 Philadelphia Eagles- Eben Britton OT Arizona
The Eagles made it known they are looking for offensive linemen in free agency and the draft. Britton really has the size at 6-6 and over 300 pounds to be a good offensive lineman. His play improved when he was switched to left tackle at Arizona.
22 Minnesota Vikings- Percy Harvin WR Florida
The Vikings could go O line or DB here but I think Percy Harvin will help the running game by spreading the field.
23 New England Patriots- James Laurinaitis LB Ohio State
The Patriots need linebackers in the worst way and James Laurinaitis is their type of player and will excel in the 3-4 defense.
Atlanta Falcons- Brandon Pettigrew TE Oklahoma State
24 The Falcons will remember how much Michael Vick loved Algie Crumpler in his prime. Matt Ryan will love throwing to the best tight end in the 2009 NFL draft. Ignore Pettigrew’s slow 40 time at the combine he can play the game.
25 Miami Dolphins- Clint Sintim LB Virginia
Sintim could play linebacker or end for the Dolphins and can really get to the passer. I wouldn’t be shocked however to see the Dolphins go offensive line or receiver here.
26 Baltimore Ravens- Clay Matthews LB USC
Clay Matthews will help replace Bart Scott and to get Baltimore ready for Ray Lewis’s retirement a year or two from now.
27 Indianapolis Colts- Peria Jerry DT Ole Miss
Peria Jerry is 6ft 1 and weighs just under 300 pounds and runs a sub 5.0 40 yard dash. He could help shore up bad Colts defensive line
28 Philadelphia Eagles- Knowshon Moreno RB Georgia
This may be the major screw up of my 2009 NFL mock draft’s first round. But Moreno may fall this far and the Eagles will snatch him up as he is the better blocker than Wells.
29 New York Giants- Kenny Britt WR Rutgers
Right there in the Giants backyard at Rutgers will be their possible replacement for Plaxico Burress. Kenny Britt is big at 6-4 and 215 pounds, he should be able to block as well as act as a possession wide receiver.
30 Tennessee Titans- Ron Brace DT Boston College
With Albert Haynesworth probably leaving as a free agent, DT becomes a need for the Tennessee Titans. Brace is big enough to plug holes and athletic enough to get the occasional sack.
31 Arizona Cardinals- Chris “Beanie” Wells RB Ohio State
“Beanie” Wells may well not fall this far but if he does the Cardinals will snatch him up. I just think in this average crop of running backs that teams will load up on backs in later rounds.
32 Pittsburgh Steelers- - Phil Loadholt ( I bet Chris Berman can’t wait to announce this name) OT Oklahoma
6ft 8 inches tall and weighing 343 pounds he is made for the Steelers offensive line. Off the field problems may prevent them taking him. But I think they will go O line for sure and he makes sense.
1 Detroit Lions- Matthew Stafford QB Georgia
I had Andre Smith going here but his antics at the 2009 NFL draft combine have dropped him. Stafford will sit the pine and learn the game while Culpepper gets hammered behind this weak offensive line.
2 St. Louis Rams- Eugene Monroe OT Virginia
At 6ft 5 and a half, weighing 310 pounds Monroe has a little room to pick up even more bulk. He has had some injury problems but will be able to replace Orlando Pace at that important left tackle spot.
3 Kansas City Chiefs- Jason Smith OT Baylor
With the trade for Matt Cassel the need for a quarterback is gone. But Jason Smith is needed to help rebuild a Chiefs offensive line that is a shell of its former self.
4 Seattle Seahawks- Michael Oher OT Ole Miss
I had the Seahawks taking a wide receiver here but with the addition of T.J. Houshmandzadeh that need isn’t as pressing. Michael Oher will help with an ageing Seattle Seahawks offensive line.
5 Cleveland Browns- Aaron Curry LB- Wake Forrest
I had Curry ranked lower than this which was probably a mistake. I had Knowshon Moreno here but his stock fell with a slow 40 time at the combine. Curry will add some pop to a lackluster Browns defense.
6- Cincinnati Bengals- Brian Orakpo DE/LB Texas
The Bengals need help in lots of places but Brian Orakpo makes the most sense at this point in my 2009 NFL mock draft.
7 Oakland Raiders- Michael Crabtree WR Texas Tech
The Raiders need a wide receiver and will snatch up Crabtree despite the injury. Terrell Owens had a similar injury and did ok afterwards. Crabtree is well worth a pick at this point due to his vast potential.
8 Jacksonville Jaguars- Malcolm Jenkins CB Ohio State
Michael Jenkins can help a Jaguars secondary by playing either safety or corner.
9 Green Bay Packers- Aaron Maybin LB Penn State
Maybin could play defensive end or linebacker and Green Bay is running a 3-4 under new defensive coordinator Dom Capers. Aaron Maybin would be a good fit and you never have enough pass rushers.
10 San Francisco 49ers- Mark Sanchez QB USC
Mark Sanchez will give San Francisco a quarterback of the future and maybe some fans in the seats.
11 Buffalo Bills- Everette Brown DE Florida State
Terrell Owens addressed a need on the offensive side of the ball now the Bills go after the best pass rusher on the board.
12 Denver Broncos- B.J. Raji DT Boston College
The Broncos are ecstatic when Raji, the best defensive tackle in the 2009 NFL draft falls this far.
13 Washington Redskins- Andre Smith OT Alabama
Bad attitude and combo aside the Redskins are always willing to roll the dice. Andre Smith is a talent, and if he pans out the Washington Redskins have the steal of the draft.
14 New Orleans Saints- Vontae Davis CB Illinois
Davis will fill a need for the Saints whose pass defense was pretty bad at times in 2008. However if Knowshon Marino falls this far the Saints may bite. Reggie Bush is injured often, Aaron Stecker is a free agent and the thought is that Deuce McAllister won’t be with the team next season. There is a chance that the Saints will trade for Ladainian Tomlinson or sign him as a free agent before draft day.
15 Houston Texans- Brian Cushing LB USC
Brian Cushing brings some young legs and talent to the linebacking unit of an improving Houston Texan defense.
16 San Diego Chargers- Rey Maualuga LB USC
You can never have enough linebackers in the 3-4 defense and Maualuga will be a good fit with Merriman or as a replacement for him if he does not come back from injury.
17 New York Jets- Tyson Jackson DL LSU
Jackson will bring some youth to the defensive line and can play end in the Jets 3-4 defense under new coach Rex Ryan.
18 Chicago Bears- Jerry Maclin WR Missouri
The Bears are shocked that Maclin falls this far and will snatch him up to help a bad passing game.
19 Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Josh Freeman QB Kansas State
Taking Freeman here does two things. He gives Tampa Bay a 6 ft 6 249 pound quarterback to groom and keeps him from falling to the Vikes who will be looking for a QB.
20 Detroit Lions (From Dallas) - Duke Robinson G Oklahoma
The Lions add the best guard on most draft lists as they start to work on that offensive line.
21 Philadelphia Eagles- Eben Britton OT Arizona
The Eagles made it known they are looking for offensive linemen in free agency and the draft. Britton really has the size at 6-6 and over 300 pounds to be a good offensive lineman. His play improved when he was switched to left tackle at Arizona.
22 Minnesota Vikings- Percy Harvin WR Florida
The Vikings could go O line or DB here but I think Percy Harvin will help the running game by spreading the field.
23 New England Patriots- James Laurinaitis LB Ohio State
The Patriots need linebackers in the worst way and James Laurinaitis is their type of player and will excel in the 3-4 defense.
Atlanta Falcons- Brandon Pettigrew TE Oklahoma State
24 The Falcons will remember how much Michael Vick loved Algie Crumpler in his prime. Matt Ryan will love throwing to the best tight end in the 2009 NFL draft. Ignore Pettigrew’s slow 40 time at the combine he can play the game.
25 Miami Dolphins- Clint Sintim LB Virginia
Sintim could play linebacker or end for the Dolphins and can really get to the passer. I wouldn’t be shocked however to see the Dolphins go offensive line or receiver here.
26 Baltimore Ravens- Clay Matthews LB USC
Clay Matthews will help replace Bart Scott and to get Baltimore ready for Ray Lewis’s retirement a year or two from now.
27 Indianapolis Colts- Peria Jerry DT Ole Miss
Peria Jerry is 6ft 1 and weighs just under 300 pounds and runs a sub 5.0 40 yard dash. He could help shore up bad Colts defensive line
28 Philadelphia Eagles- Knowshon Moreno RB Georgia
This may be the major screw up of my 2009 NFL mock draft’s first round. But Moreno may fall this far and the Eagles will snatch him up as he is the better blocker than Wells.
29 New York Giants- Kenny Britt WR Rutgers
Right there in the Giants backyard at Rutgers will be their possible replacement for Plaxico Burress. Kenny Britt is big at 6-4 and 215 pounds, he should be able to block as well as act as a possession wide receiver.
30 Tennessee Titans- Ron Brace DT Boston College
With Albert Haynesworth probably leaving as a free agent, DT becomes a need for the Tennessee Titans. Brace is big enough to plug holes and athletic enough to get the occasional sack.
31 Arizona Cardinals- Chris “Beanie” Wells RB Ohio State
“Beanie” Wells may well not fall this far but if he does the Cardinals will snatch him up. I just think in this average crop of running backs that teams will load up on backs in later rounds.
32 Pittsburgh Steelers- - Phil Loadholt ( I bet Chris Berman can’t wait to announce this name) OT Oklahoma
6ft 8 inches tall and weighing 343 pounds he is made for the Steelers offensive line. Off the field problems may prevent them taking him. But I think they will go O line for sure and he makes sense.
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