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JAY GOLDBERG's MOCK
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updated: 04/23/09
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| 2009
NFL DRAFT - ROUND 1 |
| Pick |
Team |
Projection |
Comment |
| 1 |
Detroit |
Stafford
QB
Georgia |
Sorry
Lion fans, I now have a bad feeling that Detroit will select
Stafford. And yes, the trade of Cutler to a team in their
Division could be the tipping point. After all, keeping up
with the Joneses is a popular theme in the NFL. Besides,
all reports indicated that Stafford had a very good private
workout with the Lions. Unfortunately, even with
the trade for Peterson, I believe the Lions should select Curry.
Why? When is the last time the Lions had a
team identity generated from a major team strength; from a unit
that could be classified as one of the best in the NFL?
Well, Peterson, Curry and Sims would give the team a tremendous
team strength and place them in the conversation for best
linebacking unit in the NFL.
Pick history:
02/12 = OLB Curry
02/28 = OLB Curry
03/10 = OLB Curry
03/22 = OLB Curry
04/04 = QB Stafford
04/18 = QB Stafford |
| 2 |
St.
Louis |
Sanchez
QB
USC |
Sorry
Washington, Jets, et all; even with Stafford now off the board I
believe the Rams will go quarterback. Especially with
Sanchez rising to the top spot for quarterbacks on some
draft analysts' boards (including mine). I know,
I know, everyone has the Rams selecting an offensive
tackle. However, based
on his performance last year, the Rams have to be at least a
little concerned that Bulgar's skills are in decline.
Sanchez can come in and sit for a year or so
behind Bulgar, or jump in if Bulgar continues to disappoint.
Pick
history:
02/12 = QB Stafford
02/28 = QB Stafford
03/10 = QB Stafford
03/22 = QB Stafford
04/04 = QB Sanchez
04/18 = QB Sanchez |
| 3 |
Kansas
City |
Orakpo
OLB/DE
Texas |
The
Chiefs' pick will be very interesting. However, the team
wants to play a 3-4 and Curry's spot in a 3-4 will, most likely,
be inside. Orakpo will play outside and will generate the
sacks and pressures needed for a 3-4 defense to be
successful. I do not believe Hali is fast enough or
athletic enough to play OLB in a 3-4 defense. So unless
the Chiefs feel confident that Curry can generate a consistent
pass rush from the OLB position, I now look for Kansas City to
draft Orakpo.
Pick
history:
02/12 = DT Raji
02/28 = DT Raji
03/10 = DT Raji
03/22 = DT Raji
04/04 = OLB Curry
04/18 = OLB Orakpo |
| 4 |
Seattle |
J Smith
OT
Baylor |
While Crabtree
is not out of the question even with the Housh signing (or Curry
of the draft falls like this), I'm sticking with Smith. Having Walter Jones all
these years has clearly showed the Seahawks how important a
dominate left tackle is. With Jones 35 and coming off a
knee injury, Seattle decides to grab their left tackle of the
future during a rare year where they have a top five pick.
Pick
history:
02/12 = WR Crabtree
02/28 = WR Crabtree
03/10 = OT J Smith
03/22 = OT J Smith
04/04 = OT J Smith
04/18 = OT J Smith |
| 5 |
Cleveland |
Raji
DT
Boston Col |
The
Browns were hoping for Orakpo, and will consider Curry, but will
ultimately come to the same conclusion as Kansas City, that my
#1 player in the draft, Curry, is a difference-maker for a 4-3
defense, and just a very, very good player for a 3-4
defense. The New England tree loves drafting athletic
defensive tackles. The Pats' ends, Seymour and Warren played
tackle in college. Raji fits the bill of a New England
type lineman and the Browns scoop him up.
Pick
history:
02/12 = OLB E Brown
02/28 = OLB Orakpo
03/10 = OLB Orakpo
03/22 = OLB Orakpo
04/04 = OLB Orakpo
04/18 = DT Raji |
| 6 |
Cincinnati |
Curry
OLB
Wake Forest |
Orakpo
is the player the Bengals need, but he is moving up my mock
draft, not down to the Bengals. The choice here will be
Monroe or Curry. If this scenario plays out, I look for
the Bengals to do the right thing and grab Curry. He will
replace Jeanty in their starting lineup from day one, pairing
with Rivers to give Cincinnati an impressive pair of bookend
outside linebackers.
Pick
history
02/12 = DE Orakpo
02/28 = OT J Smith
03/10 = OT Monroe
03/22 = OT Monroe
04/04 = OT Monroe
04/18 = OLB Curry |
| 7 |
Oakland |
Monroe
OT
Virginia |
Al,
draft a receiver. I said Al, draft a receiver. Well,
when have you ever known Al Davis to listen to the masses.
However, with Monroe available, I wouldn't blame him a bit for
moving off wide receiver and drafting the talented tackle.
Pick
history
02/12 = OT Monroe
02/28 = WR Macklin
03/10 = WR Macklin
03/22 = WR Macklin
04/04 = WR Macklin
04/18 = OT Monroe |
| 8 |
Jacksonville |
Crabtree
WR
Texas Tech |
I was
going back and forth between offensive tackle A Smith and
Crabtree and then Matt Jones did what he does best and made my
projection easy. Initially, I thought Jacksonville would
go for a speed receiver later in the draft to pair with Jones,
but now I believe they will go with the best receiver they can
get. Since my initial selection of Crabtree, the Jags have
released Jones, so I am even more secure in my Crabtree
projection.
Pick
history
02/12 = OT J Smith
02/28 = OT Monroe
03/10 = WR Crabtree
03/22 = WR Crabtree
04/04 = WR Crabtree
04/18 = WR Crabtree |
| 9 |
Green
Bay |
Jackson
DE
LSU |
Well,
it was fun (however briefly) while it lasted. However,
Raji is now gone. Given that scenario, logic would dictate
that I go back to a pass rushing OLB. But, hmmm, I now
think not. There is very, very good depth at that spot in
the draft so Green Bay can look for a pass-rushing OLB in round
two. However, it is rare that a stud, big defensive end
who can be a force in the 3-4 playing the run, and get
penetration against the pass and has first round talent comes
around. Jackson, however, is such a player.
Pick
history
02/12 = OT A Smith
02/28 = OT A Smith
03/10 = OT A Smith
03/22 = OLB Maybin
04/04 = DT Raji
04/18 = DE Jackson |
| 10 |
San
Francisco |
Maybin
OLB
Penn State |
With
Maybin available again I look for the 49ers to grab him,
especially after his impressive Pro Day. Offensive tackle A Smith is still
a possibility at this spot. A few years ago, I thought the
49ers grabbed a dominate OLB pass rusher in Lawson but he hasn't
been healthy, and was not a pass rushing force when healthy.
Pick
history
02/12 = CB Jenkins
02/28 = OLB Maybin
03/10 = OLB Maybin
03/22 = OT A Smith
04/04 = OLB Maybin
04/18 = OLB Maybin |
| 11 |
Buffalo |
Ayers
DE
Tennessee |
The
trade of Peters will give the Bills pause at this spot for A
Smith or Oher, but I believe they will stick to drafting a defensive
end at this spot. While drafting Ayers is
a bit of a risk here because his value has skyrocketed
during the post-season, the Bills are a team that takes risks in
the draft (and now outside of the draft). Ayers is a
better fit at end as a three down player than Brown and he has
moved ahead of Brown on my draft board.
Pick
history
02/12 = WR Macklin
02/28 = DE Brown
03/10 = DE Brown
03/22 = DE Brown
04/04 = DE Ayers
04/18 = DE Ayers |
| 12 |
Denver |
Maualuga
ILB
USC |
Maualuga
may be moving down some draft boards, but he's not moving down
mine. Denver finally gets a dominate defensive player who will give
the Bronco defense an identity. Maualuga will be a force
in the middle of the Broncos' defense for years to come.
Pick
history
02/12 = ILB Maualuga
02/28 = ILB Maualuga
03/10 = ILB Maualuga
03/22 = ILB Maualuga
04/04 = ILB Maualuga
04/18 = ILB Maualuga |
| 13 |
Washington |
A Smith
OT
Alabama
|
The
Redskins would like a pass rushing defensive
end, and Everette Brown is now a possibility. However,
with Smith now available, and that is the direction I believe the
Redskins will go.
Pick
history
02/12 = OT Oher
02/28 = OT Oher
03/10 = OT Oher
03/22 = OT Oher
04/04 = OT A Smith
04/18 = OT A Smith |
| 14 |
New
Orleans |
Cushing
OLB
USC |
The
Saints outside linebackers are steady, but they are
replaceable. Cushing will come in and start from day one.
The steroid rumors surrounding Cushing have been shot down so
there is nothing stopping the Saints from taking him here.
Pick
history
02/12 = OLB Cushing
02/28 = OLB Cushing
03/10 = OLB Cushing
03/22 = OLB Cushing
04/04 = OLB Cushing
04/18 = OLB Cushing |
| 15 |
Houston |
Butler
CB
Connecticut |
Butler
is moving up draft boards very quickly. He ended my
prospect analysis process as the top cornerback on my board. I now look for the Texans to grab him at this
spot. Especially since Jenkins has speed concerns, and
Davis has consistency corners.
02/12 = CB Davis
02/28 = CB Davis
03/10 = CB Davis
03/22 = CB Davis
04/04 = CB Davis
04/18 = CB Butler |
| 16 |
San
Diego |
Oher
OT
Mississippi |
Sproles
is back, LT is back, but San Diego still needs a runner.
It just won't be in round one. I now have the Chargers
going with Oher, a player they are thrilled is still available, to help their offensive line.
Pick
history
02/12 = RB Wells
02/28 = RB Moreno
03/10 = RB Moreno
03/22 = OT Britton
04/04 = OT Oher
04/18 = OT Oher |
| 17 |
New
York Jets |
Macklin
WR
Missouri |
Wow,
are the Jets thrilled or what! There is always a top
player that falls because a team expected to draft at his
position (in this case the Raiders) goes in another direction and
his position doesn't match-up well with the teams that come up
next. In this mock draft the Jets are wax ecstatic as
Macklin falls to them at #17 in round one.
Pick
history
02/12 = CB Smith
02/28 = WR Heyward-Bey
03/10 = WR Heyward-Bey
03/22 = WR Heyward-Bey
04/04 = WR Heyward-Bey
04/18 = WR Macklin |
| 18 |
Denver |
Brown
DE/OLB
Florida State |
Some
will project Jerry here, but he is a better fit inside in a 4-3
front. So I have the Broncos going with Brown to play OLB in their new 3-4 defense. That is currently a very
weak position for the Broncos.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Maualuga
ILB
Pick
history
04/04 = DE Jackson
04/18 = OLB E Brown |
| 19 |
Tampa
Bay |
Jerry
DT
Mississippi |
This is
a tough spot to predict because the Bucs could go in a few different
directions. They could go QB with Freeman depending on how
they like him and their thoughts on Jackson (I player I like a
lot), or they could go LB with Matthews. However, with the loss of
Haye the Bucs badly need a penetrating defensive tackle and that
is precisely what Jerry is, so he is now my projection for the
Bucs.
Pick
history
02/12 = DT Jerry
02/28 = OLB Matthews
03/10 = QB Sanchez
03/22 = QB Sanchez
04/04 = DT Jerry
04/18 = DT Jerry |
| 20 |
Detroit |
Beatty
OT
Connecticut |
Following Atlanta's
lead of last year, the Lions now grab a left tackle. Their
selection will come down to Britton or Beatty. I have
Beatty rated more highly, hopefully the Lions do as well.
Beatty has tremendous upside.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Stafford QB
Pick
history
02/12 = QB Sanchez
02/28 = QB Sanchez
03/10 = OT Beatty
03/22 = OT Beatty
04/04 = OT Beatty
04/18 = OT Beatty |
| 21 |
Philadelphia |
Wells
RB
Ohio State |
The
buzz around Philly is that they like Moreno. However, Wells is a big back
with speed who will be a nice compliment to, and eventual
replacement for Westbrook. If the Eagles go Moreno over
Wells it will be a mistake.
02/12 = OT Beatty
02/28 = OT Beatty
03/10 = OT Britton
03/22 = RB Wells
04/04 = RB Wells
04/18 = RB Wells |
| 22 |
Minnesota |
Britton
OT
Azizona
|
With
Britton now available, the Vikings grab him to challenge and
hopefully start at right tackle. Harvin may have
"smoked" his way out of this spot.
Pick
history
02/12 = WR Heyward-Bey
02/28 = OT Britton
03/10 = WR Harvin
03/22 = WR Harvin
04/04 = OT Britton
04/18 = OT Britton |
| 23 |
New
England |
Barwin
OLB/DE/TE
Missouri |
I'm
sure some heads shook back on 2/28 when I first had Barwin being
drafted in round one by the Pats. However, his value keeps
going up. The
Pats draft the next Mike Vrabel. Barwin blew up the
Combine and got better on his Pro Day. He is a great athlete and can replace Vrabel both
on defense and offense.
Pick
history
02/12 = OLB Maybin
02/28 = OLB+ Barwin
03/10 = OLB+ Barwin
03/22 = OLB+ Barwin
04/04 = OLB+ Barwin
04/18 = OLB+ Barwin |
| 24 |
Atlanta |
Matthews
OLB
USC |
While
Pettigrew still makes sense, Matthews is too good to pass up and
completes a rebuilt linebacking corps with Matthews at SAM,
Peterson at WILL and Lofton returning to MIKE.
Pick
history
02/12 = TE Pettigrew
02/28 = TE Pettigrew
03/10 = OLB Matthews
03/22 = OLB Matthews
04/04 = OLB Matthews
04/18 = OLB Matthews |
| 25 |
Miami |
A Smith
CB
Wake Forest |
Nicks will be tempting, but cornerback is a major area of
need and Smith is a very good player. Smith is a playmaking corner who will be a steal in
the draft.
Pick
history
02/12 = ILB Laurinaitis
02/28 = CB Smith
03/10 = CB Smith
03/22 = CB Smith
04/04 = CB Smith
04/18 = CB Smith |
| 26 |
Baltimore |
Heyward-Bey
WR
Maryland |
With a
quarterback with an arm as big as Flacco's arm, adding Heyward-Bey
is just plain frightening. Heyward-Bey has good size and
can fly. Bombs away!
Pick
history
02/12 = WR Harvin
02/28 = WR Harvin
03/10 = TE Pettigrew
03/22 = DE Jackson
04/04 = OLB E Brown
04/18 = WR Heyward-Bey |
| 27 |
Indianapolis |
Harvin
WR
Florida |
With
Harvin still available, I can't see the Colts passing on giving
Manning a game-breaking weapon to replace Harrison. The
Colts have the veteran players and sound organization to keep
Harvin in check. At least they I (and they) hope so.
Pick
history
02/12 = DT Brace
02/28 = DT Jerry
03/10 = DT Jerry
03/22 = DT Jerry
04/04 = WR Harvin
04/18 = WR Harvin |
| 28 |
Buffalo |
Pettigrew
TE
Oklahoma St |
Owens
needs his Witten! Pettigrew is a good blocker and reliable
receiver, but don't expect Witten-like performances. He
lacks the speed to be a top-tier receiving tight end.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Ayers DE
Pick
history
04/18 = TE Pettigrew |
| 29 |
New
York Giants |
Robiskie
WR
Ohio State |
While
Nicks is still available, I just get the feeling that Robiskie
is their guy. The Giants need at
receiver is immediate and Robiskie is one of the most NFL-ready
receivers in the draft. He is also taller than
Nicks. So the Giants opt for a sure thing
with a lower ceiling over the potential of Nicks.
Pick
history
02/12 = WR Williams
02/28 = DT Hood
03/10 = WR Robiskie
03/22 = WR Robiskie
04/04 = WR Robiskie
04/18 = WR Robiskie |
| 30 |
Tennessee |
Davis
CB
Illinois |
While
the Titans' need an end to replace Kearse sooner rather than
later, instead of reaching at this spot, I now have them
grabbing the sliding Vontae Davis who they can groom behind
Harper and Finnegan.
Pick
history
02/12 = DE Ayers
02/28 = DE Ayers
03/10 = DE Ayers
03/22 = DE Ayers
04/04 = DE Kruger
04/18 = CB Davis |
| 31 |
Arizona |
Brown
RB
Connecticut |
James
will be released and Hightower is not a back to build a team
around. In a surprise (to some) move, the Cards choose Brown
over Moreno to become their featured back.
Pick
history
02/12 = RB Moreno
02/28 = RB Brown
03/10 = RB Brown
03/22 = RB Brown
04/04 = RB Brown
04/18 = RB Brown |
| 32 |
Pittsburgh
|
Jenkins
CB
Ohio State |
The Steelers lost McFadden in free
agency and since Smith didn't work out as the long term free
safety (he's gone now too), Jenkins can come in, and short term
play in the nickel and long term settle in as Clark's
replacement at free safety.
Pick
history
02/12 = OT Britton
02/28 = DE Jackson
03/10 = DE Jackson
03/22 = CB Jenkins
04/04 = CB Jenkins
04/18 = CB Jenkins |
| 2009
NFL DRAFT - ROUND 2 |
| Pick |
Team |
Projection |
Comment |
| 33 |
Detroit |
Hood
DT
Missouri |
Redding
was traded to Seattle so a new starter is needed. Jackson is a big body who can be used in spots, but
the Lions need a defensive tackle who can be a continual disruptive
force. Hood is very strong, fast, quick and athletic
for his size. He can play the run and is a good inside
pass rusher.
PRIOR SELECTIONS:
Stafford QB, Beatty OT
Pick
history
sorry, accidently erased
04/04 = DT Hood
04/18 = DT Hood |
| 34 |
New
England |
Laurinaitis
ILB
Ohio State |
With
the signing of Springs and Bodden, I no longer project a corner
at this spot. Laurinaitis is the choice to split time and
eventually replace Bruschi.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Barwin OLB+
Pick
history
02/12 = DE Jackson (for KC)
02/28 = CB Butler
03/10 = CB Butler
03/22 = ILB Laurinaitis
04/04 = ILB Laurinaitis
04/18 = ILB Laurinaitis |
| 35 |
St.
Louis |
Meredith
OT
South Car |
With
Pace gone, the Rams plan to move Barron to left tackle.
Worst case Meredith starts on the right side. However, it
wouldn't surprise me if he is the better left tackle keeping
Barron at right tackle.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Sanchez QB
Pick
history
02/12 = OC Mack
02/28 = ILB Laurinaitis
03/10 = OT Meredith
03/22 = OT Loadholt
04/04 = OT Loadholt
04/18 = OT Meredith |
| 36 |
Cleveland |
Moreno
RB
Georgia |
Cleveland
is very happy that Moreno drops to them at the top of round
two. The mileage on Lewis is starting to mount up and
Moreno comes in as his heir apparent.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Raji DT
Pick
history
02/12 = RB McCoy
02/28 = CB Jenkins
03/10 = CB Jenkins
03/22 = RB Moreno
04/04 = RB Moreno
04/18 = RB Moreno |
| 37 |
Seattle |
Delmas
FS/SS
Western Mich |
Cornerback
Sean Smith is a possibility, however, Delmas makes a bit more
sense. He can step in for Russell who is solid but not a
difference-maker at free safety.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: J Smith OT
Pick
history
02/12 = CB S Smith
02/28 = FS Delmas
03/10 = FS Delmas
03/22 = FS Delmas
04/04 = FS Delmas
04/18 = FS Delmas |
| 38 |
Cincinnati |
Unger
C
Oregon |
The
Bengals need to rebuild their line and start by grabbing the top
center on many draft analysts' boards. With big, strong
nose tackles in Pittsburgh and Baltimore, a top center is a
must in the AFC North.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Curry OLB
Pick
history
02/12 = RB Brown
02/28 = DE Kruger
03/10 = DE Kruger
03/22 = DE Kruger
04/22 = OC Unger
04/18 = OC Unger |
| 39 |
Jacksonville |
Freeman
QB
Kansas State |
The
Jaguars have been all around the quarterback discussions this
offseason so if Freeman falls to this spot, as I project, I
believe the Jags will pull the trigger and draft him.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Crabtree WR
Pick
history
02/12 = WR Iglesias
02/28 = WR Iglesias
03/10 = DT Brace
03/22 = DT Brace
04/04 = QB Freeman
04/18 = QB Freeman |
| 40 |
Oakland |
Mack
C
California |
The
Raiders lost Grove to the Dolphins. Mack is drafted to
start right away.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Monroe
OT
Pick
history
02/12 = WR Robiskie
02/28 = OT Loadholt
03/10 = OT Loadholt
03/22 = OC Mack
04/04 = OC Mack
04/18 = OC Mack |
| 41 |
Green
Bay |
English
OLB
North Illinois |
With
the switch to a 3-4 Green Bay adds a player to start at OLB
opposite Kampman. English is a good pass rusher.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Jackson DE
Pick
history
02/12 = OLB English
02/28 = DT Brace
03/10 = OLB English
03/22 = DE Gilbert
04/04 = OLB English
04/18 = OLB English |
| 42 |
Buffalo |
Urbik
OG
Wisconsin |
Urbik
is a player I like more than most. He is my top rated
guard in the draft, a position of need for the Bills.
Urbik is the kind of player you plug into your starting lineup
and plays at a high level for 10 years, while peaking as a Pro
Bowl alternate.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Ayers DE, Pettigrew TE
Pick
history
02/12 = DE/TE Barwin
02/28 = WR Robiskie
03/10 = OG Urbik
03/22 = OG Urbik
04/04 = OG Urbik
04/18 = OG Urbik |
| 43 |
San
Francisco |
Loadholt
OT
Oklahoma |
The
49ers signed Marvel Smith but need a young tackle.
Loadholt is a big-bodied right tackle who will fit nicely in in
the run-first offense that Singletary wants to employ.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Maybin
OLB
Pick
history
02/12 = FS/SS Delmas
02/28 = CB Moore
03/10 = CB Moore
03/22 = CB Butler
04/04 = CB Butler
04/18 = OT Loadholt |
| 44 |
Miami |
Nicks
WR
N Carolina |
With
Nicks dropping to round two, the Dolphins get a steal.
Nicks is a reliable receiver who gets open and makes
catches. He will make a nice tandem with Ginn
Jr. Camarillo and Bess are better as backups.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: A
Smith CB
Pick
history
02/12 = OT Loadholt
02/28 = WR Britt
03/10 = WR Britt
03/22 = WR Britt
04/04 = WR Nicks
04/18 = WR Nicks |
| 45 |
New
York Giants |
Wood
C/OG
Louisville |
Wood is
perfect for the Giants who need depth on their offensive line since
he can play anywhere along the line except left tackle.
Down the line he will be their starting center.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Robiskie
WR
Pick
history
02/12 = OC/OG Wood
02/28 = WR Williams
03/10 = OC/OG Wood
03/22 = OC/OG Wood
04/04 = OC/OG Wood
04/18 = OC/OG Wood |
| 46 |
Houston |
A Brown
RB
N C State |
Houston
has been talking-up Barber so while I believe Chung would be a
great pick, I think the Texans will wait until later in the
draft to select a player to compete with him. So now I
have them drafting Brown to be the big-back in a tandem with
Slaton.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Butler CB
Pick
history
02/12 = SS Chung
02/28 = DE Gilbert
03/10 = SS Chung
03/22 = SS Chung
04/04 = SS Chung
04/18 = RB A Brown |
| 47 |
New
England |
Gilbert
DE
San Jose St
|
Gilbert
is the type of athletic big body that the Pats like on their
defensive line.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Barwin
OLB+, Laurinaitis
ILB
Pick
history
02/12 = CB Moore
02/28 = SS Chung
03/10 = WR Williams
03/22 = TE Pettigrew
04/04 = DE Gilbert
04/18 = DE Gilbert |
| 48 |
Denver |
Brace
DT
Boston Col |
Denver
continues to rebuild their defense to fit the 3-4. Brace
is a big strong kid who can play the nose.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Maualuga ILB, Brown OLB
Pick
history
02/12 = DE/DT King
02/28 = OLB English
03/10 = DE Gilbert
03/22 = OLB English
04/04 = DT Brace
04/18 = DT Brace |
| 49 |
Chicago |
Britt
WR
Rutgers |
Chicago
gets a big target for their new quarterback. Britt is a
nice compliment to play opposite Hester.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: None
Pick
history
02/12 = QB Freeman
02/28 = QB Freeman
03/10 = QB Freeman
03/22 = QB Freeman
04/04 = WR Britt
04/18 = WR Britt |
| 50 |
Cleveland |
Chung
SS
Oregon
|
Cleveland
needs a strong safety, Adams is best served as a backup.
The Browns are thrilled that Chung is still on the board at this
spot in the draft.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Raji DT, Moreno RB
Pick
history
04/04 = SS Hamlin
04/18 = SS Chung
|
| 51 |
Dallas |
Vaughn
SS
Wake Forest
|
Vaughn
is a player on the rise. He has speed, quickness and athleticism
and will start from day one.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: None
Pick
history
02/12 = SS Hamlin
02/28 = SS Hamlin
03/10 = SS Hamlin
03/22 = SS Vaughn
04/04 = SS Vaughn
04/18 = SS Vaughn |
| 52 |
Philadelphia |
Sidbury, Jr.
DE
Richmond |
Sidbury
is they type of player that the Eagles like, one who can get
after the quarterback. He'll start off playing opposite
Cole on passing downs.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Wells RB
Pick
history
02/12 = OLB Freeman
02/28 = FS Moore
03/10 = WR Iglesias
03/22 = OLB Freeman
04/04 = TE Pettigrew
04/18 = DE Sidbury Jr. |
| 53 |
New
York Jets |
King
DE/DT
Iowa |
King is
an undersized defensive tackle who I believe will be a very good
3-4 end. He hustles and makes tackles all over the field.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Macklin
WR
Pick
history
02/12 = OLB/ILB McKenzie
02/28 = DE King
03/10 = DE King
03/22 = DE King
04/04 = DE King
04/18 = DE King |
| 54 |
Minnesota |
Massaquoi
WR
Georgia |
Massaquoi
is a receiver with good size who showed much better hands in the
post-season than he did at times at Georgia. I like his
potential more than Rice.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Britton OT
Pick
history
02/12 = OC Unger
02/28 = OC Mack
03/10 = OC Mack
03/22 = OC Unger
04/04 = WR Massaquoi
04/18 = WR Massaquoi |
| 55 |
Atlanta |
Johnson
DE
Georgia Tech |
The
trade for Gonzalez eliminates the need for Nelson.
Meanwhile, at defensive end Anderson is very solid against the
run but hasn't developed into a pass rusher. Johnson has
great athletic ability and good upside as a pass rusher.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Matthews OLB
Pick
history
02/12 = OLB Matthews
02/28 = OLB Freeman
03/10 = TE Nelson
03/22 = TE Nelson
04/04 = TE Nelson
04/18 = TE Nelson |
| 56 |
Miami |
Brinkley
ILB
South Car |
This was my one
oversight in the past few drafts. I forgot the Dolphins
signed Grove. I now have Miami grabbing Brinkley, a
perfect fit as a 3-4 inside linebacker, and a Parcells-type of
linebacker with good size and athleticism. When this
happens, the Ravens, who pick next, will be crushed.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: A Smith CB, Nicks WR
Pick
history
02/12 = WR Britt
02/28 = OC Wood
03/10 = OC Unger
03/22 = OC Luigs
04/04 = ILB Brinkley
04/18 = ILB Brinkley |
| 57 |
Baltimore |
Sintim
OLB
Virginia |
Sintim
appears to be a player on the rise, although not on my
board. However, he has experience playing outside in a 3-4
and could give Johnson a run for his money as a starter in the
Ravens' 3-4 defense.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Heyward-Bey WR
Pick
history
02/12 = ILB Beckwith
02/28 = ILB Brinkley
03/10 = ILB Laurinaitis
03/22 = ILB Brinkley
04/04 = ILB Freeman
04/18 = OLB Sintim |
| 58 |
New
England |
Moore
FS
MIssouri
|
Moore
will challenge Sanders to start opposite Meriweather for the
Pats.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Barwin OLB+, Laurinaitis
ILB, Gilbert DE
Pick
history
02/12 = OT Meredith
02/28 = WR Wallace
03/10 = FS Moore
03/22 = FS Moore
04/04 = FS Moore
04/18 = FS Moore |
| 59 |
Carolina |
Nelson
TE
Southern Miss |
Carolina
benefits from Divisional rival Atlanta's trade for Tony
Gonzalez. Suddenly, Nelson, my top rated tight end falls
to them here. Nelson is a tight end who can stretch the field. He is perfect to
take advantage of the attention opposing defenses pay to Steve
Smith. He had a great week at the Senior Bowl.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: None
Pick
history
02/12 = TE Nelson
02/28 = TE Cook
03/10 = TE Cook
03/22 = TE Cook
04/04 = TE Cook
04/18 = TE Cook |
| 60 |
New
York Giants |
Beckwith
ILB
LSU |
Just a
hunch that the G-men will be looking for Pierce's eventual
replacement. Beckwith is good enough to make that happen
as early as 2010.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Robiskie WR, Wood OL
Pick
history
02/12 = DT Hood
02/28 = OC Unger
03/10 = RB McCoy
03/22 = ILB Beckwith
04/04 = ILB Beckwith
04/18 = ILB Beckwith |
| 61 |
Indianapolis |
Miller
DT
Texas |
Just a
hunch. Miller is faster than Moala (and the Colts like
speed on defense), a very strong kid
and a prospect who will give the them a presence against
the run in the middle of their line. This may be a reach
for some, but not for me, and I believe, not for the Colts.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Harvin
WR
Pick
history
02/12 = CB Butler
02/28 = OLB McKenzie
03/10 = OLB McKenzie
03/22 = OLB McKenzie
04/04 = DT Miller
04/18 = DT Miller |
| 62 |
Tennessee |
Kruger
DE
Utah |
Kruger
has a good motor and will be Kearse's eventual replacement.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Davis CB
Pick
history
02/12 = CB Harris
02/28 = DT Moala
03/10 = DT Moala
03/22 = DT Moala
04/04 = DT Moala
04/18 = DE Kruger |
| 63 |
Arizona |
White
QB+
West Virginia |
Adding
White to this team send shivers down my spine. He is the
perfect player to run the wildcat since he can throw and
run. With the receivers on this team and White's ability,
this wrinkle would be hard to defense. Long term, White
will also be a solid backup quarterback for Leinart.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: D Brown RB
Pick
history
02/12 = QB+ White
02/28 = QB+ White
03/10 = QB+ White
03/22 = QB+ White
04/04 = QB+ White
04/18 = QB+ White |
| 64 |
Pittsburgh
|
Thomas
WR
Arizona |
With
Washington leaving in free agency, Thomas, a fast,
quick, athletic receiver and return man makes sense. He
can return kicks and punts and challenge for playing time in 3
and 4 wide receiver sets.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Jenkins DB
Pick
history
02/12 = DT/DE Marks
02/28 = WR Thomas
03/10 = WR Thomas
03/22 = WR Thomas
04/04 = WR Thomas
04/18 = WR Thomas
|
| 2009
NFL DRAFT - ROUND 3 |
| Pick |
Team |
Projection |
Comment |
| 65 |
Detroit |
Phillips
ILB
TCU |
Phillips
is an athletic, fast inside linebacker that fits the 4-3 defense
more than the 3-4. He should start right away.
PRIOR SELECTIONS:
Stafford QB, Beatty OT, Hood DT
Pick
history
04/04 = ILB Phillips
04/18 = ILB Phillips |
| 66 |
St.
Louis |
McKillop
ILB
Pittsburgh |
I have McKillop
rated more highly than many, so McBath or Ellerbe could go at
this spot, but I'll stay with McKillop who will allow the Rams to move Witherspoon back outside to
WILL where he is more effective.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Sanchez QB, Meredith OT
Pick
history
04/04=McKillop
04/18 = ILB McKillop |
| 67 |
Kansas
City |
Greene
RB
Iowa |
Yes,
Greene is drafted ahead of McCoy. The Chiefs have a speed
back in Charles, Greene is the physical back to pair with him
after the Chiefs wave bye-bye to Larry Johnson.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Orakpo LB
Pick
history
04/04 = RB A Brown
04/18 = RB Greene |
| 68 |
Seattle |
S Smith
CB
Utah |
Seattle
has capable corners but they are short. Smith is over
6'3" so he can match up with the bigger receivers in the
league.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: J Smith OT, Delmas FS
Pick
history
04/04 = RB McCoy
04/18 = CB S Smith |
| 69 |
Dallas |
Wallace
WR
Mississippi |
I know
the Boys like Austin, but come on, he's untested and has been
banged up, a lot. Wallace
has tremendous speed and showed reliable hands during the post
season. He is a good fit opposite Roy Williams long term.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Vaughn SS
Pick
history
04/04 = WR Wallace
04/18 = WR Wallace |
| 70 |
Cincinnati |
Veikune
DE
Hawaii
|
The
Bengals need a pass rusher and Veikune, one of my favorite
players in the draft can get after the quarterback. He
also has the strength to be a three down end.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Curry OLB, Unger OC
Pick
history
04/04 = DE Johnson
04/18 = DE Johnson |
| 71 |
Oakland |
Knox
WR
Abil Christian
|
Knox is
an Al Davis player if there ever was one. The kid can fly
and showed good hands during post-season workouts.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Monroe OT, Mack OC
Pick
history
04/04 = SS Greene
04/18 = WR Knox |
| 72 |
Jacksonville |
Moala
DT
USC |
This
pick could come down to running back and defensive tackle.
With more depth at running back, I look for Jacksonville to grab
Moala to try to plug the hole left with Stroud plying his trade
in Buffalo.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Crabtree
WR, Freeman QB
Pick
history
04/04 = RB Jennings
04/18 = DT Moala |
| 73 |
Green
Bay |
Scott
DT
Clemson |
Scott
is a big, strong kid who can play the nose in the Packers' new
3-4 scheme.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Jackson DE, English OLB
Pick
history
04/04 = DE McGee
04/18 = DT Scott |
| 74 |
San
Francisco |
Jennings
RB
Liberty
|
Yet
another running back drafted ahead of McCoy. Jennings is
a, big, strong back with good speed and power.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Maybin
OLB, Loadholdt OT
Pick
history
04/04 = RB Greene
04/18 = RB Jennings |
| 75 |
Buffalo |
Freeman
OLB
Ohio State
|
This
could be one of the steals of the draft. Freeman is one of
the best WILLs available. He will start from day one and be one of
the most productive players to come out of this draft.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Ayers DE, Pettigrew TE, Urbik OG
Pick
history
04/04 = TE Coffman
04/18 = OLB Freeman |
| 76 |
New
York Jets |
Fulton
OT
Illinois |
Fulton
is an athletic tackle who could start on the right side
for the Jets from day one.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Macklin
WR, King DE
Pick
history
04/04 = OT Fulton
04/18 = OT Fulton |
| 77 |
Houston |
McCoy
RB
Pittsburgh
|
Finally,
McCoy is drafted. He will be Slaton's backup at Houston.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Davis CB, Chung SS
Pick
history
04/04 = RB Goodson
04/18 = RB McCoy |
| 78 |
San
Diego |
Ringer
RB
Michigan St |
I've
changed my mind at this spot. Ringer is a very underrated
back in this draft and San Diego has an excellent history of
drafting backs who become very good NFL players. Ringer
becomes the future feature back in San Diego, possibly as early
as 2010.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Oher
OT
Pick
history
04/04 = LB McKenzie
04/18 = RB Ringer |
| 79 |
Denver |
McGee
DE/DT
Purdue |
The
Broncos continue to revamp their defense drafting McGee, who has
the size and athleticism to be a solid 3-4 end.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Maualuga ILB, Brown OLB
DE, Brace DT
Pick
history
04/04 = RB Ringer
04/18 = DE McGee |
| 80 |
Washington |
Goodson
RB
Texas A&M
|
Wow,
a trade of Gonzalez to Atlanta and now Veikune is gone. He
would have been a great get by Washington. So now I have
Washington drafting Goodson to give Washington what Portis used
to give them, a big-play running back. Goodson will start
off as a change-of-pace and third-down back. However, he has the
skills tro be a featured back down the line.
PRIOR SELECTIONS:
A Smith OT
Pick
history
04/04 = DE Veikune
04/18 = DE Veikune |
| 81 |
Tampa
Bay |
Williams
WR
Penn State |
Williams
immediately becomes the second best receiver on the Bucs.
He is a steal at this spot in the draft.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Jerry DT
Pick
history
04/04 = WR Williams
04/18 = WR Williams |
| 82 |
Detroit |
Scott
RB
Abil Christian |
I'm
not entirely sold on Kevin Smith, so I'm sure Detroit isn't
either. Scott is an amazing athlete who was fantastic in college
and played very well in the Texas vs. the Nation All Star
Game. I like the kid's potential far more than I like
Smith's potential. However, he has some off the field
concerns.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Stafford QB, Beatty OT,
Hood DT, Phillips ILB
Pick
history
04/04 = RB Scott
04/18 = RB Scott |
| 83 |
Green
Bay |
Cook
TE
South Car |
Just
what Green Bay needed, another offensive weapon.
I am not a big fan of Finley and Lee seems to have peaked.
Cook is a fast, athletic tight end who can get deep.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Jackson DE, English OLB,
Scott DT
Pick
history
04/04 - TE Casey |
| 84 |
Denver |
N Brown
QB
Cent Arkansas
|
This
is a total hunch (and placed in round three of my mock since it
is my last round; however, while I think the Broncos will draft
Brown it will probably be in round five). Brown is a smart quarterback who
just gets things done on the field. The kid takes coaching
very well, is accurate and is a winner. He will come in as
a number three, and long term could be a backup or more.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Maualuga ILB, Brown OLB
DE, Brace DT, McGee DE
Pick
history
04/18 = QB N Brown |
| 85 |
Philadelphia |
Coffman
TE
Missouri |
Philly
needs a backup tight end. McNabb will love throwing to the
over 6'5" Coffman.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Wells RB, Sidbury Jr DE
Pick
history
04/04 = CB S Smith
04/18 = TE Coffman |
| 86 |
Minnesota |
Luigs
OC
Arkansas |
The
Vikings need a center and Luigs is a solid prospect.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Britton OT, Massaquoi WR
Pick
history
04/04 = OT Bell
04/18 = OC Luigs |
| 87 |
Miami |
Brown
OLB
Connecticut |
With the free agent signing of Wake formerly of
Penn State and the CFL, the Fins can let Brown and Wake duke it
out for a role spelling Porter and Roth in the base
offense. The winner could also be Porter's heir apparent.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: A Smith CB, Nicks WR,
Brinkley ILB
Pick
history
04/04 = OLB Sintim
04/18 = OLB C Brown |
| 88 |
Baltimore |
McKenzie
OLB/ILB
South Florida
|
McKenzie
has the athletic ability to compete with Gooden to replace
Scott.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Heyward-Bey WR, Sintim
OLB
Pick
history
04/04 = WR Knox
04/18 = OLB McKenzie |
| 89 |
New
England |
Vollmer
OT
Houston |
Vollmer
can sit for a year or two before joining the starting
line-up. He's big, strong and athletic for his size.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Barwin OLB+, Laurinaitis
ILB, Gilbert DE, Moore FS
Pick
history
04/04 = OT Vollmer
04/18 = RB Goodson |
| 90 |
Atlanta |
Hamlin
SS
Clemson |
This
could come down to Hamlin or Greene (from Rutgers) to replace
Milloy ir a corner such as Macho Harris.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Matthews OLB, Johnson DE
Pick
history
04/04 = CB Harris
04/18 = SS Hamlin |
| 91 |
New
York Giants |
Ingram
TE
Florida |
The
Giants need depth at tight end behind Boss. Long term,
Ingram could challenge Boss for the starting job.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Robiskie WR, Wood OL,
Beckwith ILB
Pick
history
04/04 = TE Ingram
04/18 = TE Ingram |
| 92 |
Indianapolis |
J Williams
OLB
Western ILL |
The
Colts are looking for an upgrade at outside linebacker. Williams was a small school star who more than held his own at
the East West Shrine Game. His Pro Day was also top notch
and he is a player on the rise. He will come in and
eventually be the Bucs' starting WILL.
PRIOR SELECTIONS:
Harvin WR, Miller DT
Pick
history
04/04 = OLB Williams
04/18 = OLB Williams |
| 93 |
Carolina |
Moore
DE
USC |
If
Peppers leaves or holds out, the Panthers will need a defensive
end.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Nelson TE
Pick
history
04/04 = DE Sidbury Jr.
04/18 = DE Moore |
| 94 |
Tennessee |
Mitchell
DT
East Carolina |
Mitchell
is a big strong defensive tackle who will help fill the hole
created with Haynesworth leaving in free agency.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Davis CB Kruger DE
Pick
history
04/04 = CB Lewis
04/18 = DT Mitchell |
| 95 |
Arizona |
Casey
TE
Rice |
The
Cards add Casey to their mix at tight end. He has
incredible hands. Beckham is also a possibility.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: D Brown RB, White QB+
Pick
history
04/04 = TE Beckham
04/18 = TE Beckham |
| 96 |
Pittsburgh |
Marks
DT
Auburn |
Marks
adds a big body to the Steelers' mix along their defensive
line. He needs some work in the weight room but could
backup all three spots.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Jenkins DB, Thomas WR
Pick
history
04/04 = DT Scott
04/18 = DT Scott |
| 97 |
New
England |
M Harris
CB
Virginia Tech |
While
the Pats added corners in last year's draft and free agency,
none of the players added can grow into a number one
corner. And while Harris doesn't have top measureables, he
has the confidence and football savvy to grow into a top corner.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Barwin OLB+, Laurinaitis
ILB, Gilbert DE, Moore FS,
Vollmer OT
Pick
history
04/04 = DE Moore
04/18 = OT Vollmer |
| 98 |
Cincinnati |
Bell
OT
Furman |
Bell
is an intriguing prospect who has a chance to develop into a
very good player. He has quick feet.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Curry OLB, Unger OC,
Veikune DE
Pick
history
04/04 = CB Moore
04/18 = OT Bell |
| 99 |
Chicago |
H Johnson
OG
LSU |
Johnson
is one of the biggest players in the draft. Initially, he
will back up at guard and right tackle. Down the line he
could be a very good starter.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Britt WR
Pick
history
04/04 = OG Johnson
04/18 = OG Johnson |
| 100 |
New
York Giants |
I Johnson
RB
Boise State |
One of
departed running back Ward's best qualities was his ability as a
receiver. Bradshaw and Ware are not in his class.
However, Ian Johnson is. In fact, he could give Bradshaw a
run for his money as Jacobs' primary backup.
PRIOR SELECTIONS: Robiskie WR, Wood OL,
Beckwith ILB, Ingram TE
Pick
history
04/04 = RB I Johnson
04/18 = RB I Johnson
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