2009 NFL Mock Draft
On Saturday, April 25, fans around the NFL will once again be filled with optimism as their teams look to the future. And yet, there is always drama to be found. Which top player will drop? Will any big name players move teams? Can a team turn their upcoming season around with their additions? These are just some of the many questions that will be asked draft day.
The following is our scenario for how the draft could play out and what teams may be looking for. There will be trades made, but they are next to impossible to predict. Therefore they were not taken into account for the mock draft.
2009 NFL Mock Draft
| Pick | Team | Player | Position | School | Details |
| 1 |  | Matthew Stafford | QB | Georgia | Without a win a year ago, the Lions need a leader to step into the fray right now. Stafford has the skills and appears to be that player. |
| 2 |  | Jason Smith | OT | Baylor | Jason Smith is easily the best tackle in the draft. After releasing Orlando Pace in the offseason, Smith would appear to be the likely replacement. |
| 3 |  | Aaron Curry | OLB | Wake Forest | Curry could be the most talented player in the draft. Kansas City is in need of an outside linebacker as well. It's hard to imagine them passing up on this possibility. |
| 4 |  | Mark Sanchez | QB | USC | Sanchez has been flying up the draft boards. His major flaw seems to be experience. However, sitting behind Hassleback for a year or two could be the grooming he needs to make the transistion to the starting position. |
| 5 |  | Brian Orakpo | DE | Texas | Orakpo is a freakishly talented player who has the ability to play linebacker or defensive end. If the Browns don't trade away Braylon Edwards, look for them to draft Orakpo to fill their pass rushing void. |
| 6 |  | Eugene Monroe | OT | Virginia | Without a solid pass blocking tackle and investing so much in Carson Palmer, filling that void with Eugene Monroe just seems to make too much sense. |
| 7 |  | Michael Crabtree | WR | Texas Tech | QB Jamarcus Russel doesn't have too many talented players to throw to. Crabtree, however, looks like he could be a great talent, drawing comparisons with Larry Fitzgerald. |
| 8 |  | Jeremy Maclin | WR | Missouri | Maclin is a big play receiver with a much faster game speed than his 40-time would lead you to believe. He'll need some work, but should be a good pick for the Jaguars. |
| 9 |  | Andre Smith | OT | Alabama | The Packers are in need of a tackle to protect Aaron Rodgers. Though Smith has some character issues, he is still among the most talented at his position and could fill the role the Packers are looking for. |
| 10 |  | B.J. Raji | DT | Boston College | At this point, Raji is clearly the best player on the board. Furthermore, he's a big tackle that fit incredibly well into San Francisco's 3-4 scheme. |
| 11 |  | Aaron Maybin | DE | Penn State | Aaron Maybin probably has the quickest first step of anybody in the draft. He also has the ability to play the DE/OLB hybrid, making him a great fit for the Bills. |
| 12 |  | Tyson Jackson | DE | LSU | Throughout the offseason Denver has made it apparent they are looking to upgrade their defense. Jackson is probably the best interior 3-4 defensive end in the draft and should help the Broncos improve. |
| 13 |  | Michael Oher | OT | Mississippi | Knowing Daniel Snyder and the Redskins, they could do anything with this draft pick and it wouldn't be surprising. If they were smart, however, they would fill a need and draft an offensive tackle like Oher. |
| 14 |  | Chris Wells | RB | Ohio State | Reggie Bush is a great talent at running back, but he can't carry the load. Chris "Beanie" Wells would be a great compliment and fill the void that Duece McCallister left. |
| 15 |  | Robert Ayers | DE | Tennessee | Robert Ayers is another player who's stock has risen in the late stages before the draft. He would be a nice compliment to Mario Williams on the opposite side. |
| 16 |  | Ray Maualuga | ILB | USC | Injuries may have slowed him down, but Maualuga is still the most talented inside linebacker in the draft. It would be hard for the the Chargers to pass him up with a need in that position. |
| 17 |  | Josh Freeman | QB | Kansas State | Signing Brett Farve a year ago proved that the Jets had little confidence in Kellen Clemens and Brett Ratliff. Furthermore, there is nobody after Freeman who looks like they could fill a starting role. Freeman might be a stretch, but could be the Jets best option. |
| 18 | | Everett Brown | DE | Florida State | Denver continues to address defense with another player who fits well in the 3-4 hybrid roll. Brown has been overlooked by many and could end up being a first round sleeper (even at pick 18). |
| 19 |  | Brian Cushing | OLB | USC | After 15 years, the Bucs parted ways with Pro Bowl linebacker Derrick Brooks. Their replacements, while adequate, aren't exactly great. Cushing has a chance to be that great replacement. |
| 20 | | Malcolm Jenkins | CB | Ohio State | This might be a luxury pick, but the Lions are lacking a standout player maker at the corner position. Despite concerns with his speed, Jenkins is easily the best corner in the draft. It would be difficult for any team to pass on his talent this late in the first round. |
| 21 |  | Knowshon Moreno | RB | Georgia | Brian Westbrook is going to turn 30 this year and has been plagued by injuries. The Eagles don't have anybody on the depth chart behind Westbrook. Moreno could fill both that role and be the running back for the future. |
| 22 |  | Percy Harvin | WR | Florida | Despite some injury concerns, Percy Harvin is still too talented to pass on. He gives the Vikings another option at WR and can play a compliment to Adrian Peterson out of the backfield. |
| 23 |  | Larry English | DE | Northern Illinois | This draft is abundant in DE that are athletic enough to play OLB. In one of New England's few holes, the Patriots take Larry English, a player who can play in that 3-4 scheme. |
| 24 |  | Brandon Pettigrew | TE | Oklahoma State | Pettigrew is a top 10 talent in this draft. The only reason he falls is because of a lack of need at the TE position. However, giving Matt Ryan an outstanding outlet is too good to give up. |
| 25 |  | Vontae Davis | CB | Illinois | Cornerback is the most pressing need for the Dolphins. Davis is the best cornerback on the board. Put two and two together and this pick is a no brainer. |
| 26 |  | Darius Heyword-Bey | WR | Maryland | Derrick Mason is nearing retirement and the Ravens are going to want to give QB Joe Flacco another option to throw to. Heyword-Bey has great speed and the ability to stretch the field. He would be a great option for Baltimore. |
| 27 |  | Peria Jerry | DT | Mississippi | The Colts have almost nobody at the defensive tackle position. It is a pressing concern. Luckily, Jerry is more than capable of filling that void. |
| 28 | | Eben Britton | OT | Arizona | The Bills were in need of offensive line help. Then they traded OT Jason Peters to the Eagles and were in desperate need of help. Britton is a legit first round talent and seems to be a near obvious pick for Buffalo. |
| 29 |  | Hakeem Nicks | WR | North Carolina | After releasing WR Plaxico Burress, a void at the receiver position. They will look to possibly trade for Braylon Edwards or Anquan Boldin. But if this doesn't happen, expect them to settle for draftin a receiver such as Hakeem Nicks. |
| 30 |  | Kenny Britt | WR | Rutgers | It's been since 2004 when the Titans had a quality WR in Derrick Mason. They need to address this position and help out Kerry Collins and Vince Young. Britt could end up being the best WR in the draft and would be a wise move for Tennessee. |
| 31 |  | Donald Brown | RB | Connecticut | Edgerrin James is getting old and Tim Hightower isn't the type of player that can carry the load. Donald Brown has the talent to carry the load for the Cardinals this year and into the future. |
| 32 |  | Alex Mack | C | California | Last year center Justin Hartwig allowed six sacks. Mack is a talented player who would be an immediate upgrade. At this late in the first round it's hard to pass on a player who will have first year impact on the field. |
Be sure to check in this weekend as we update you throughout the draft with picks and reactions
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Looking at the Detroit Lion’s track record, it would only make sense that they pick Michael Crabtree for the overall #1 pick! 8 months ago if I knew that the Detroit Lions were going to get the #1 pick, I would have thought that picking a quarterback would have been a terrible decision. However, after Kitna somehow has been forgotten, who knows what is going on with Culpepper and Orlovsky, Stafford is probably the right choice for them. Stafford may not make an immediate impact, but hopefully his presence will be prominent in a few years and hopefully not a bust like Charles Rogers, Mike Williams and company. Anyways, great mock draft, I can’t wait to see how it turns out.
I don’t think you need to worry about the Lions doing something that stupid now that Matt Millen isn’t there anymore.
ok seriously? The wide reciever jokes arent funny anymore.
@ stevealicious: Not really what WR jokes your talking about?
With Tony Gonzalez on Atlanta they are going Defense(line or Line Backer)
@ Craig: I definitely agree (haven’t updated mock since trade). Look for them to possibly draft Clay Matthews. Pettigrew would then fall to the Ravens at 26.