1) Kansas City Chiefs - Ndamukong Suh, DT/NT, Nebraska
Highly unlikely pick, right? On the surface, yes. However, Suh is the most
dominant DT in the nation, capable of playing the NT spot for this team. If this
pick doesn't get traded away for the rights to the top signal caller, beware.
2) St. Louis Rams - *Jevan Snead, QB, Ole Miss
The Rams made a good choice by drafting a new franchise LT in Jason Smith.
So, that's one position they don't need to address here. However, I predict
that Bulger has another bad year and the Rams start looking for new leadership.
3) Oakland Raiders - Taylor Mays, FS/SS, USC
Every year, I assume the Raiders will "get straight" and use their first-Rounder
on a guy that proves out on film and isn't just a freak of an athlete. Every
year, I end up being wrong. Will Mays break the trend?
4) Detroit Lions - Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma
The Lions did well in the 2009 draft, but they failed to address the LT position.
With the amount of money they threw at Stafford, it will make sense for them
to protect their new, costly investment.
5) Cleveland Browns - *Carlos Dunlap, DE, Florida
Ay 6'6 285+lbs., Dunlap has the size and tha bility to play DE in a 3-4. This kid
has long arms and is very tough to run outside of. If the Browns are drafting
this high, I doubt their D-Line did its job.
6) Seattle Seahawks (Denver) - *Eric Berry, SS, Tennessee
Berry may be the best Defensive player in the nation. This is a lights-out kid
that can hit and cover tremendously well. The Seahawks don't have a Safety
that comes close to him as far as talent goes.
7) Cincinnati Bengals - *Arrelious Benn, WR, Illinois
The Bengals are far from being okay at the WR position. While this team has
always raised question marks around their defensive play, the Offense hums
when Palmer is healthy. Benn is a stud that could keep things going for them.
8) Seattle Seahawks - *Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma
If they do end up picking here, then it's hard to imagine that Hasselback had a
good enough year to keep him safe within the Seahawks' witness protection
program. Sanchez was a heavy consideration in 2009 for a reason.
9) New York Jets - *Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma State
Cotchery was the Jets' leading WR in 2008, but he barely edged out Coles to
get that distinction. Do the Jets have a WR on their roster that can fill the void
left by Coles? I doubt it, which is why a WR may be the pick here.
10) Buffalo Bills - Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State
The Bills traded Peters to the Eagles, moved Langston Walker over to LT, and
are hoping that Demetrius Bell can hold down the RT spot. While there's a
chance this works out, I'm not betting on it.
11) Green Bay Packers - Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma
We'll have to see how well Chad Clifton holds up. If there are signs of trouble
there, don't rule out an OT here. For now, I think the 'Pack would take the best
player on the board. Gresham is the best TE in the nation.
12) Jacksonville Jaguars - Tim Tebow, QB, Florida
I don't see David Garrad as the long-term play for this team, so a QB is a
distinct possibility. Say what you want about Tebow's throwing motion and
limited time taking snaps from underneath the Center... He's a leader.
13) New Orleans Saints - *Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma
The production of DEs Will Smith and Charles Grant fell off last season, so a DE
is a possibility here. At the same token, the Saints are lacking when it comes to
depth at DT. McCoy will have a great season, and may be too good to pass on.
14) San Francisco 49ers - Brandon Spikes, ILB, Florida
Is an ILB this team's biggest need? It isn't. However, Spikes is an absolute
machine at the position and would pair nicely with Willis. Takeo Spikes and Jeff
Ulbrich are both 32 years old now, so it's time to look ahead.
15) Washington Redskins - Greg Hardy, DE, Ole Miss
Landing Haynesworth was a big move for the Redskins, but their D-Line hasn't
been completely shored up. DE is a concern as Daniels is set to retire soon, and
Carter's play isn't waht it once was. When at 100%, Hardy is exceptional.
16) Minnesota Vikings - Colt McCoy, QB, Texas
The Vikings may not make it past this point in the draft because of mediocre
play at the QB spot. With all the talk about Brett Favre, you know they need
an upgrade.
17) San Diego Chargers - Arthur Jones, DT/DE, Syracuse
While Jones plays at the DT spot in a 4-3 alignment, he's talented enough to
slide down to DE in a 3-4. At 6'4 290lbs., he has nice size for the position and
plays with amazing strength. Watch the 2008 Notre Dame game tape.
18) Miami Dolphins - Terrence Cody, NT, Alabama
Many don't see Cody falling this far, but one has to remember that he's not an
every down player and really only fits a team that operates out of a 3-4
scheme. Miami needs a new NT to replace the aging Ferguson.
19) Tampa Bay Bucs - *Joe Haden, CB, Florida
It's really easy to like Ronde Barber, but the guy is now 34 years-old and it's
starting to show. The Bucs need to start planning for the future now, as Barber
could/should retire after the end of this season.
20) Denver Broncos (Chicago) - Rolando McClain, ILB, Alabama
The Broncos simply don't have enough talent at the LB position to pull off their
new 3-4 scheme. McClain is an awesome-sized LB at 6'4 250lbs. and has the
talent to play at any spot in a 3-4.
21) San Francisco 49ers (Carolina) - Ciron Black, OT, LSU
The 49ers need to address their O-Line, with the greatest need sitting at the
RT position. While one could argue that Black may not have the feet to play at
LT, he certainly has the makings to fill the void where needed.
22) Arizona Cardinals - Sergio Kindle, OLB, Texas
Kindle has seen his stock drop as of late because of some off-field issues.
However, I don't see this kid falling out of Round 1. Berry and Okeafor are both
33 years-old, so the Cards' need to grab more pass-rushing OLB talent now.
23) Dallas Cowboys - Brandon Lafell, WR, LSU
While T.O. was a constant headache for the Cowboys, the guy did produce.
Crayton and Austin are talented, but I don't think the WR position is completely
shored up. Lafell would make sense here.
24) New England Patriots - *Bryan Bulaga, OT, Iowa
Matt Light is no longer the LT he once was. The Patriots have been smart in
adding talent along their O-Line, and I see them taking another step in that
direction here. Bulaga is a very good prospect.
25) Houston Texans - Corey Wooton, DE, Northwestern
The Texans dished out the money for Antonio Smith, but he's never produced
more than 5.5 Sacks in any season. At 6'7 265+lbs., Wooton is a rangy DE that
knows how to create havoc in a backfield.
26) Philadelphia Eagles - *Everson Griffen, DE, USC
If Griffen plays to his full potential this season, he may not drop here. He's one
of if not the best prospect to come out of the state of Arizona in the past 10
years. DE is not a need, but he's too gifted to pass on.
27) Indianapolis Colts - Sean Weatherspoon, OLB, Missouri
Weatherspoon is poised to have a banner 2009 season. Blessed with amazing
quickness and good size for the position, the Colts would get a gift here. He
could challenge for a starting spot right out of the gate.
28) Tennessee Titans - George Selvie, DE, South Florida
The Titans added Jovan Haye to the squad and drafted Marks in the 2009
draft. But, I don't think the rebuild along the D-Line is complete. Kearse is
another year older and Vanden Bosch's production has slipped.
29) Atlanta Falcons - *Marvin Austin, DT, North Carolina
The Falcons gave up 125+ rushing yards per game in 2008, so they added Peria
Jerry to the mix. Even with this addition, I think they'd like to add more help at
the position. Austin is a man-child that could be a rotation guy Day 1.
30) Pittsburgh Steelers - *Anthony Davis, OT, Rutgers
With no glaring holes at any one position, the Steelers could add some very
good depth here by selecting Anthony Davis. This is a talented O-Lineman that
can play at Ot or OG.
31) Baltimore Ravens - Javier Arenas, CB, Alabama
The CB position is one where the Ravens continue to add talent in the hopes
that they can make something stick. While Arenas is not only a legit CB, the
guy has crazy kick return skills.
32) New York Giants - Trevard Lindley, CB, Kentucky
The Giants are flat out loaded and don't have any glaring needs. So, they can
add a solid CB to their mix and take the needed time to develop him. Lindley
lacks ideal speed, but the boy can cover.
Last Update: 7/11/09