7 Rd - 2009 Mock Draft

By: J.R. Glymph
9/26/08

*The order for this mock draft was determined by using ESPN's current power rankings.

First Round:
1. St. Louis Rams - Michael Oher (OT) Mississippi
Analysis: The Rams’ roster is in disarray, especially at key positions. A major key to the Rams’ success in the recent past was Orlando Pace and his career is winding down. Oher has the ability to make a similar impact on the future of the franchise.
2. Kansas City Chiefs - *Matthew Stafford (QB) Georgia
Analysis: Kansas City will be in perpetual rebuilding mode until, and unless, they address the QB position. Herm Edwards will never revive that franchise with the likes of Brodie Croyle and / or Tyler Thigpen as his QB. Stafford is a consistent QB with a cannon arm and is a natural leader.
3. Detroit Lions - *Vontae Davis (CB) Illinois
Analysis: With the primary problem, Matt Millen, out of the way, the Lions begin replenishing this roster with talent. Rod Marinelli likes defense and likes CB’s that support the run well…Davis falls into that category. He’d make an immediate impact here.
4. Oakland Raiders - Michael Johnson (DE) Georgia Tech
Analysis: After focusing on the offense in the recent past in the first round, the Raiders attempt to help the defense in 2009. Johnson, if he lives up to his immense potential, athleticism and acclaim, should bolster the Raiders’ pass rush and create some big play ability.
5. Cincinnati Bengals - Rey Maualuga (MLB) USC
Analysis: The Bengals’ defense is lacking speed, playmakers and attitude. Maualuga, conveniently offers all of those features in one player. He should team with 2008 first round pick and former college teammate, Keith Rivers, to form a terrific, young foundation to this front seven.
6. Houston Texans - *Chris "Beanie" Wells (RB) Ohio State
Analysis: The Texans have not had a franchise runner since their inception into the NFL. Steve Slaton is a nice player but would be better served as a change of pace back. Wells is a lead runner who can make Slaton, and the entire offense, much more efficient.
7. Cleveland Browns - Malcolm Jenkins (CB) Ohio State
Analysis:
When the Browns traded away Leigh Bodden in the Shawn Rogers deal, they apparently forgot that they still needed people who can cover. Jenkins would help that immediately. He’s a big, fast, physical corner who supports the run well also. And the Browns won’t even have to pay for a plane ticket to get the Ohio State product into town.
8. Miami Dolphins - **Michael Crabtree (WR) Texas Tech
Analysis: It should be a felony that a player of Crabtree’s talent falls here. The Dolphins don’t have a number one receiver on the roster and are in dire need of playmakers in the passing game. Crabtree’s presence would fit well in the development of Chad Henne.
9. Atlanta Falcons - *Jermaine Gresham (TE) Oklahoma
Analysis: The Falcons need a TE who can be a safety valve for Matt Ryan and make big plays. Gresham can do both. He’s super talented and would fill the void that was created by Alge Crumpler’s defection to Tennessee.
10. Seattle Seahawks - Duke Robinson (OG) Oklahoma
Analysis: There is no secret that the Seahawks haven’t been the same on offense since Steve Hutchinson left for Minnesota. Robinson has the potential to fill those shoes and restore some punch to the Seahawk line.
11. San Francisco 49ers - *Kenny Britt (WR) Rutgers
Analysis: Isaac Bruce, Bryant Johnson, Josh Morgan and Arnaz Battle. Hmmm. Yeah, a receiver is needed in San Fran. Kenny Britt will arrive in SF sprinting as he gets as far away from the inept Mike Teel. Seriously, Britt is a top tier talent and can add a lot to this offense.
12. New York Jets - *Darrius Heyward-Bey (WR) Maryland
Analysis: The Jets have added a lot of talent to that offense, but it still lacks something...a big receiver who can stretch the field. Heyward-Bey is a former track star who has blossomed into a extraordinary receiver. He’s tall rangy and should add a new dimension to the offense for years to come.
13. Chicago Bears - *Tim Tebow (QB) Florida
Analysis: There are varying opinions on Tebow (most of you are familiar with mine) and we all know it didn’t go so well the last time the Bears selected a Florida QB with its first round pick. Nevertheless, you can’t deny Tebow’s production, character and leadership skills. The Bears are in desperate need of a quality signal caller.
14. Minnesota Vikings - *Percy Harvin (WR) Florida
Analysis: With Tebow off the board, the Vikes go in another direction. Harvin is an explosive, quick receiver who can give this offense big plays outside of Adrian Peterson. Harvin can play multiple spots and add a creativity to the playcalling.
15. Arizona Cardinals - **Knowshon Moreno (RB) Georgia
Analysis: Moreno is a terrific all-around back who runs with the determination, vision and style that most backs can’t imagine. Edgerrin James doesn’t have much left in the tank and his running style has become so plain that he’s not a big threat at all. Moreno teams with Tim Hightower to form a formidable 1-2 punch in the desert.
16. Baltimore Ravens - *George Selvie (DE) South Florida
Analysis: With Terrell Suggs’ long term status in doubt, the Ravens go with Selvie. Selvie is a pass rush terror and has the athleticism and skill to play in space. He’s also an absolute steal at 16.
17. New Orleans Saints - James Laurinaitis (MLB) Ohio State
Analysis: The Saints are still in the process of fortifying the defense and Laurinaitis falls to them due to team need and position value. He’s a bona fide playmaker who should play well beside Jonathan Vilma for years.
18. Washington Redskins - Taylor Mays (S) USC
Analysis: Mays, possibly the best talent in the draft, would help fill the loss of the Sean Taylor tragedy. He’ll also make LaRon Landry a more effective player. Mays is similar to Taylor in size, talent and playmaking ability.
19. Jacksonville Jaguars - William Moore (S) Missouri
Analysis: The Jags should be feeling pretty regretful about trading Marcus Stroud away for next to nothing. The Jags like their DT’s big and Moala is big and agile. He also has seemed to become a more consistently dominant player in his senior season.
20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - **LeSean McCoy (RB) Pittsburgh
Analysis: McCoy, although having a sub par season, is a top level talent. With the uncertainty surrounding Cadillac Williams’ injury and Earnest Graham’s limited ability, the Buc’s have to address the RB position.
21. Indianapolis Colts - *DeMarcus Granger (DT) Oklahoma
Analysis: Granger is a quick, penetrating DT who disrupts the opponent’s backfield with consistency. The Colt’s run defense is a mess and will be a major roadblock throughout the course of the season.
22. New England Patriots - *D.J. Moore (CB) Vanderbilt
Analysis: The Patriots’ defense, as well documented, is old and slow up front and young and inferior at DB. Moore, along with Jerod Mayo will go a long way towards rebuilding the talent on defense. Moore is a physical, athletic player with very good ball skills.
23. Philadelphia Eagles (From Carolina) - *Andre Smith (OT) Alabama
Analysis: Tra Thomas and Jon Runyan are still playing at a high level, but at that age, you never know when they’ll fade. Andre Smith can play any spot on the line besides center and excel at them all. Smith is a big, strong, dominant blocker and is a difference maker up front.
24. San Diego Chargers - Tyson Jackson (DE) LSU
Analysis: Jackson is a perfect fit in the 3-4 and adds youth, depth and athleticism to that front seven. With Luis Castillo, Igor Oshansky and Jamal Williams always seeming banged up at some point, Jackson would lend a much needed boost to the defense.
25. Green Bay Packers - Alphonso Smith (CB) Wake Forest
Analysis: Smith, probably the best player in the NCAA that nobody knows, is the perfect fit in Green Bay. He excels at man coverage and is as physical as any CB in the country. With Al Harris and Charles Woodson getting a bit old in the tooth, Moore could learn from two of the league’s best.
26. Denver Broncos - William Moore (S) Missouri
Analysis: Moore is another player many don’t know about. He’s an absolute stud and is as well rounded a safety as you’ll find. He could be a vital part in building a solid defense in Denver.
27. Buffalo Bills - Chase Coffman (TE) Missouri
Analysis: Coffman is a special player from the TE position and he will add a new dimension to the offense. The Bills have a nice, young nucleus on offense and should continue to add weapons and make defenses pay.
28. Philadelphia Eagles - *Myron Rolle (S) Florida State
Analysis: Myron Rolle is a unique player in the sense that he’ll be a much more effective professional player than a college one. He’s big, athletic and one of the smartest players in the country. Philly could use some youth in the defensive backfield.
29. Pittsburgh Steelers - Eugene Monroe (OT) Virginia
Analysis: Monroe would be an absolute steal this late. He may very well fall this far because most teams in need of OT’s got them in 2008. Monroe is a natural pass protector and would be a vital cog in rebuilding the Steeler’s once vaunted offensive line.
30. New York Giants - Aaron Curry (OLB) Wake Forest
Analysis: The Giant’s have few holes on the roster (as is the case with most Super Bowl champs), but OLB is a position that could be upgraded. Curry is a big, rangy LB who makes plays and rushes the passer well also.
31. Tennessee Titans - Jonathan Luigs (C) Arkansas
Analysis: In Kevin Mawae, the Titans have one of the league’s all-time great centers, but he’s pushing 40 and may not return in 2009. Luigs is a top of the line C prospect and he’s still getting better. He’s smart, agile and a solid technician.
32. Dallas Cowboys - Phil Loadholt (OT) Oklahoma
Analysis: The Cowboys like their o-linemen big and Loadholt is definitely that. With Marc Columbo getting a bit older, Loadholt is a nice replacement. He could be dominant if he develops more consistency and fire.
ROUND TWO
1. St. Louis Rams-Cullen Harper (QB)-Clemson
2. Kansas City Chiefs-Herman Johnson (OG)-LSU
3. Detroit Lions-Greg Middleton (DE)-Indiana*
4. Oakland Raiders-Alex Mack (C)-California
5. Cincinnati Bengals-Sen’Derrick Marks (DT)-Auburn
6. Houston Texans-Nic Harris (S)-Oklahoma
7. Cleveland Browns-Brian Cushing (OLB)-USC
8. Miami Dolphins-Terrance Taylor (DT)-Michigan
9. Atlanta Falcons-Mike Mickens (CB)-Cincinnati
10. Seattle Seahawks-Javon Ringer (RB)-Michigan State
11. San Francisco 49ers-Brandon Spikes (ILB)-Florida*
12. New York Jets-Curtis Painter (QB)-Purdue
13. Chicago Bears-Juaqin Iglesias (WR)-Oklahoma
14. Minnesota Vikings-Travis Beckum (TE)-Wisconsin
15. Arizona Cardinals-Jamon Meredith (OT)-South Carolina
16. Baltimore Ravens-Victor “Macho” Harris (CB)-Virginia Tech
17. New York Giants (from New Orleans)-Russel Okung (OT)-Oklahoma State*
18. Miami Dolphins (from Washington)-Kevin Barnes (CB)-Maryland
19. Jacksonville Jaguars-Aaron Kelly (WR)-Clemson
20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers-Hunter Cantwell (QB)-Louisville
21. Indianapolis Colts-Brian Orakpo (DE)-Texas
22. New England Patriots-Alex Boone (OT)-Ohio State
23. Carolina Panthers-Derrick Williams (WR)-Penn State
24. New England Patriots (from San Diego)-Darius Butler (CB)-Connecticut
25. Green Bay Packers-Courtney Greene (S)-Rutgers
26. Denver Broncos-Jeff Owens (DT)-Georgia
27. Buffalo Bills-Sean Weatherspoon (OLB)-Missouri*
28. Philadelphia Eagles- Brian Robiskie (WR)-Ohio State
29. Pittsburgh Steelers-Trevor Canfield (OG)-Cincinnati
30. New York Giants-Maurice Evans (DE)-Penn State*
31. Tennessee Titans- Matthew Shaughnessy (DE)-Wisconsin
32. Dallas Cowboys- Louis Murphy (WR)-Florida

ROUND THREE
1. St. Louis Rams-James Davis (RB)-Clemson
2. Kansas City Chiefs- Jacoby Ford (WR)-Clemson*
3. Detroit Lions- Brandon Pettigrew (TE)-Oklahoma State
4. Oakland Raiders-Domonique Johnson (CB)-Jackson State
5. Cincinnati Bengals- CJ Spiller (RB)-Clemson*
6. Houston Texans-Dannell Ellerbe (LB)-Georgia
7. Dallas Cowboys (from Cleveland)-Nathan Brown (QB)-Central Arkansas
8. Miami Dolphins-Donald Brown (RB)-Connecticut*
9. Atlanta Falcons-Geno Atkins (DT)-Georgia*
10. Seattle Seahawks-Xavier Fulton (OT)-Illinois
11. San Francisco 49ers-BJ Raji (DT)-Boston College
12. New York Jets- Evander “Ziggy” Hood (DT/DE)-Missouri
13. Chicago Bears- Marcus Freeman (OLB)-Ohio State
14. Minnesota Vikings-Rudy Carpenter (QB)-Arizona State
15. Arizona Cardinals-Clint Sintim (OLB)-Virginia
16. Baltimore Ravens-Mike Hamlin (S)-Clemson
17. New Orleans Saints-Dexter Davis (DE)-Arizona State*
18. Washington Redskins-Tyrone McKenzie (OLB)-South Florida
19. Jacksonville Jaguars-Antoine Caldwell (C)-Alabama
20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers-Max Unger (OT)-Oregon
21. Indianapolis Colts-Darry Beckwith (OLB)-LSU
22. New England Patriots-Morgon Trent (CB)-Michigan
23. Carolina Panthers-Lawrence Wilson (DE)-Ohio State*
24. San Diego Chargers-PJ Hill (RB)-Wisconsin*
25. Green Bay Packers-Jason Smith (OT)-Baylor
26. Denver Broncos-Arian Foster (RB)-Tennessee
27. Buffalo Bills-Mitch Petrus (OG)-Arkansas
28. Philadelphia Eagles-Andrew Gardner (OT)-Georgia Tech
29. Pittsburgh Steelers-Peria Jerry (DT)-Mississippi
30. New York Giants-Ramses Barden (WR)-Cal-Poly
31. Tennessee Titans-Demetrius Byrd (WR)-LSU
32. Dallas Cowboys-Derek Pegues (S)-Mississippi State

ROUND FOUR
1. St. Louis Rams-Eric Wood (C)-Louisville
2. Kansas City Chiefs-Michah Johnson (ILB)-Kentucky*
3. Dallas Cowboys (from Detroit)-Scott McKillop (ILB)-Pittsburgh
4. Oakland Raiders-Brandon Gibson (WR)-Washington State
5. Cincinnati Bengals-Patrick Chung (S)-Oregon
6. Houston Texans-Andy Levitre (OG)-Oregon State
7. Cleveland Browns-Marlon Lucky (RB)-Nebraska
8. Miami Dolphins-Bruce Johnson (CB)-Miami
9. Atlanta Falcons-Jonathan Casillas (OLB)-Wisconsin
10. Seattle Seahawks-Sammie Stroughter (WR)-Oregon State
11. San Francisco 49ers-Fenuki Tupou (OT)-Oregon
12. Green Bay Packers (from NY Jets)-Bear Pascoe (TE)-Fresno State
13. Chicago Bears-Anthony Parker (OG)-Tennessee
14. Minnesota Vikings-Pannel Egboh (DE)-Stanford
15. Arizona Cardinals-Andrew Quarless (TE)-Penn State*
16. Baltimore Ravens-Captain Munnerlyn (CB)-South Carolina*
17. New Orleans Saints-Wopamo Saisai (CB)-Stanford
18. Washington Redskins-Walter Thurmond (CB)-Oregon*
19. Jacksonville Jaguars-Jahi Word-Daniels (CB)-Georgia Tech
20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers-Danny McCray (S)-LSU
21. Indianapolis Colts-Vance Walker (DT)-Georgia Tech
22. New England Patriots-Jasper Brinkley (ILB)-South Carolina
23. Carolina Panthers-Brian Manderville (TE)-Northeastern
24. San Diego Chargers-Josh Mauga (ILB)-Nevada
25. Green Bay Packers-Brad Lester (RB)-Auburn
26. Denver Broncos-Keenan Lewis (CB)-Oregon State
27. Buffalo Bills-Zach Follett (OLB)-California
28. Philadelphia Eagles-Ian Johnson (RB)-Boise State
29. Pittsburgh Steelers-Arthur Jones (DT/DE)-Syracuse*
30. New York Giants-Dan Gronkowski (TE)-Maryland
31. Tennessee Titans-Rhett Bomar (QB)-Sam Houston State
32. Dallas Cowboys-Tim Jamison (DE)-Michigan

ROUND FIVE
1. St. Louis Rams-Marko Mitchell (WR)-Nevada
2. Kansas City Chiefs-Kenny McKinley (WR)-South Carolina
3. Detroit Lions-Jason Watkins (OT)-Florida
4. Atlanta Falcons (from Oakland)-Jarius Wynn (DE)-Georgia
5. Cincinnati Bengals-Ryan Purvis (TE)-Boston College
6. Houston Texans-Curtis Taylor (S)-LSU
7. Philadelphia Eagles (from Cleveland)-Larry English (OLB)-Northern Illinois
8. Miami Dolphins-Augustus Parrish (OT)-Kent State
9. Atlanta Falcons-Brooks Foster (WR)-North Carolina
10. Seattle Seahawks-Darryl Richard (DT)-Georgia Tech
11. San Francisco 49ers-Ladarius Webb (CB)-Nichols State
12. New York Jets-Alex Magee (DT)-Purdue
13. Chicago Bears- Devon Moore (RB)-Wyoming
14. Minnesota Vikings-Eric VandenHeuvel (OT)-Wisconsin
15. Arizona Cardinals-Troy Kropog (OT)-Tulane
16. Baltimore Ravens-Jeremy Gilchrist (WR)-Hampton
17. New York Giants (from New Orleans)-Londen Fryer (CB)-Western Michigan
18. Washington Redskins-Brett Helms (C)-LSU
19. Jacksonville Jaguars-Ray Feinga (OG)-BYU
20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers-Michael Jones (WR)-Arizona State
21. Indianapolis Colts-Tom Brandstater (QB)-Fresno State
22. New England Patriots-George Smith (WR)-Vanderbilt
23. Carolina Panthers-Conredge Collins (FB)-Pittsburgh
24. San Diego Chargers-Brannan Sutherland (FB)-Georgia
25. Green Bay Packers-Dorrell Scott (DT)-Clemson
26. Denver Broncos-Brian Hoyer (QB)-Michigan State
27. Buffalo Bills-Kevin Ellison (S)-USC
28. Philadelphia Eagles-Christopher Owens (CB)-San Jose State
29. Pittsburgh Steelers-Chris Clemons (S)-Clemson
30. New York Giants-CJ Spillman (S)-Marshall
31. Tennessee Titans-Anthony Hill (TE)-NC State
32. Dallas Cowboys-Tiquan Underwood (WR)-Rutgers

ROUND SIX
1. St. Louis Rams- Michael Bennett (DE)-Texas A&M
2. Kansas City Chiefs-Cecil Newton (C)-Tennessee State
3. Detroit Lions-Branden Ore (RB)-West Liberty State
4. Oakland Raiders-David Bruton (S)-Notre Dame
5. Cincinnati Bengals-Jeremy Lomax (DE)-Georgia
6. Houston Texans-Ryan McDonald (C)-Illinois
7. Cleveland Browns-Ramon Foster (OG)-Tennessee
8. Dallas Cowboys (from Miami)-Joel Bell (Furman)
9. Atlanta Falcons-Andy Kemp (OG)-Wisconsin
10. Seattle Seahawks-DeAngelo Smith (CB)-Cincinnati
11. San Francisco 49ers-Graham Harrell (QB)-Texas Tech
12. New York Jets-Pat White (ATH)-West Virginia
13. Chicago Bears-Will Davis (DE)-Illinois
14. Philadelphia Eagles (from Minnesota)-Kyle Moore (DE)-USC
15. Arizona Cardinals-John Parker Wilson (QB)-Alabama
16. Baltimore Ravens-Jaison Williams (WR)-Oregon
17. Green Bay Packers (from New Orleans)-Coye Francies (CB)-San Jose State
18. Washington Redskins-Cary Harris (CB)-USC
19. Jacksonville Jaguars-Todd Boeckman (QB)-Ohio State
20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers-Brian Toal (OLB)-Boston College
21. Indianapolis Colts-Rashad Bobino (ILB)-Texas
22. New England Patriots-Jeremiah Johnson (RB)-Oregon
23. Carolina Panthers- Orion Martin (OLB)-Virginia Tech
24. San Diego Chargers-Antonio Appleby (ILB)-Virginia
25. Green Bay Packers-Jarrett Dillard (WR)-Rice
26. Denver Broncos-Mohammed Massaquoi (WR)-Georgia
27. Buffalo Bills-Brennan Marion (WR)-Tulsa
28. Philadelphia Eagles-Cornelius Ingram (TE)-Florida
29. Pittsburgh Steelers-DeAndre Wright (CB)-New Mexico
30. New York Giants-Joe Burnett (CB)-Central Florida
31. Tennessee Titans-Jordon Norwood (WR)-Penn State
32. Dallas Cowboys-Will Johnson (DT)-Michigan

ROUND SEVEN

1. St. Louis Rams-Chip Vaughn (S)-Wake Forest
2. Kansas City Chiefs-Paul Faniaka (OG)-Arizona State
3. Detroit Lions-Ron Brace (DT)-Boston College
4. Oakland Raiders-George Hypolite (DT)-Colorado
5. Cincinnati Bengals- DJ Clark (CB)-Idaho State
6. Houston Texans-Jon Cooper (C)-Oklahoma
7. Cleveland Browns-Steve Rehring (OG)-Ohio State
8. Miami Dolphins-Ian Campbell (DE/OLB)-TCU
9. Atlanta Falcons-AQ Shipley (C)-Penn State
10. Seattle Seahawks-Louis West (OG)-Henderson State
11. San Francisco 49ers-Tyrell Sutton (RB)-Northwestern
12. New York Jets-Gerald Cadogan (OT)-Penn State
13. Chicago Bears-Sean Sester (OT)-Purdue
14. Minnesota Vikings-Demonte’ Bolden (DT)-Tennessee
15. Arizona Cardinals-Anthony Heygood (LB)-Purdue
16. Baltimore Ravens-John Phillips (TE)-Virginia
17. New Orleans Saints-Greg Orton (WR)-Purdue
18. Washington Redskins-Sammie Hill (DT)-Stillman
19. Tampa Bay (from Jacksonville)-Jose Valdez (OT)-Arkansas
20. Pittsburgh Steelers (from Tampa Bay)- Brandon Tate (WR)-North Carolina
21. Indianapolis Colts-Keegan Herring (RB)-Arizona State
22. New England Patriots-Tony Fammetta (FB)-Syracuse
23. Carolina Panthers-Garrett Reynolds (OT)-North Carolina
24. San Diego Chargers-Alex Fletcher (C)-Stanford
25. Green Bay Packers-Morty Ivy (OLB)-West Virginia
26. Denver Broncos-Daniel Holtzclaw (ILB)-Eastern Michigan
27. Buffalo Bills-Rashad Jennings (RB)-Liberty
28. Philadelphia Eagles-Al Afalava (S)-Oregon State
29. Pittsburgh Steelers-Maurice Lucas (DE/OLB)-Colorado
30. New York Giants-Cedric Dockery (OG)-Texas
31. Tennessee Titans-Deon Butler (WR)-Penn State
32. Dallas Cowboys-John Faletoese (DT)-UC-Davis