2009 NFL Mock Draft

Rankings: QB RB FB WR TE OT OG C - DE DT ILB OLB S CB - K P

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1. Detroit Lions - Matthew Stafford, QB Georgia
It's looking more and more like the Lions will select Stafford here, and generally I would advocate taking a potential franchise quarterback in this position. But without major improvements on the Lions' offensive line, that could be a big mistake. And this is a team that can't afford to make a mistake by missing on a franchise quarterback high in the draft again.

2. St. Louis Rams - Jason Smith, OT Baylor
Orlando Pace was cut and Alex barron doesn't look like he's going to develop into the franchise left tackle the team thought he would be when they drafted him, so the Rams need some youth to develop at the position.

3. Kansas City Chiefs - Aaron Curry, OLB Wake Forest
the Chiefs need impact players on defense, and Curry is the best defender available. With the team moving to a 3-4 defense, Curry could probably be plugged into any of the linebacker positions.

4. Seattle Seahawks - Eugene Monroe, OT Virginia
Walter Jones is 35-years old and is coming off micro-fracture surgery, so it might be wise for the seahawks to start planning for life after his departure.

5. Cleveland Browns - Michael Crabtree*, WR Texas Tech
It's no secret Braylon Edwards is on the trading block and could be dealt on draft day. His absense would open the door for the Browns to take the best receiver in this year's draft.

6. Cincinnati Bengals - Andre Smith, OT Alabama
Levi Jones stuggled in 2008 and Stacy Andrews was lost to free agency. There are concerns about Smith's character, but hey, when has that ever stopped the Bengals from taking anyone?

7. Oakland Raiders - Jeremy Maclin**, WR Missouri
Michael Crabtree and the top two offensive tackles are off the board at this point, but Maclin isn't far behind Crabtree as far as talent goes. He has added value as a return man as well.

8. Jacksonville Jaguars - Mark Sanchez, QB USC
The Jaguars chose David Garrard over Byron Leftwich a couple years ago, and it appeared to be paying dividends. But after a disappointing 2008 season, there are questions as to whether or not Garrard is capable of taking this team deep into the playoffs. If a potential franchise signal-caller would happen to fall this far, it would be tough for Jacksonville to let him pass.

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