With the 2008 NFL Draft for the New England Patriots still freshly buried, it is time to begin our foray into the 2009 NFL Draft. NE Patriots Draft finished 4th out of 94 mock drafts in 2008 according to the Huddle Report.
We'll be using last year's order, with only future trades being noted. Check on our list of Prospects to Watch to read up on the selections.
Updated 7/18
Round 2 -- Now Available
Round 3 -- Coming Soon
1. Miami Dolphins - Michael Johnson - DE - Georgia
Johnson should be able to ease the sting of Jason Taylor's departure next year, and should be able to learn in the meantime.
2. St. Louis Rams - Michael Oher - OT - Ole Miss
The best OT prospect since Orlando Pace gets to learn from the best. Oher is a big, powerful linemen who would probably go number #1 if the Dolphins had not invested their first pick on Jake Long in 2008.
3. Atlanta Falcons - Rey Maualuga - LB - USC
Rey provides the most dynamic playmaker on a defense that needs more speed and ability at the LB position. He rushes well, and can play both the pass and the run. Sorry Pats fans, he just won't make it down to them.
4. Oakland Raiders - Fili Moala - DT - USC
Moala will finally fill the gap left by the departure of Warren Sapp. He should help out Kirk Morrison and company get to the ball unscathed.
5. Kansas City Chiefs - Matt Stafford - QB - Georgia
Provided that Brodie Croyle doesn't improve, Stafford would immediately stabilize an offense that has been in decline over the last few years.
6. New York Jets - Michael Crabtree - WR - Texas Tech
After missing out on McFadden, Crabtree provides a homerun threat, but they'll be hard-pressed to pass on Mr. Wells from OSU.
7. San Francisco 49ers - Malcolm Jenkins - CB - OSU
Nate Clements and Jenkins should allow the line more time to get to the QB. Jenkins is a sublime talent.
8. Baltimore Ravens - James Laurinaitis - LB - OSU
Ray Lewis will be a free agent, and Animal Jr. needs the same sort of protection that Lewis does.
9. Cincinatti Bengals - Chris Wells - RB - OSU
Three Buckeyes in a row, Beanie instantly upgrades the Bengals bad-luck backfield.
10. New Orleans Saints - Vontae Davis - CB - Illinois
His brother says "Click-Clack" better, but Vontae plays football better. A converted offensive player, Davis is excelling while learning the CB position.
11. Buffalo Bills - Andre Smith - OT - Alabama
Any team could use a big talent like Smith, even a time with a pro-bowl tackle in Jason Peters.
12. Denver Broncos - Tyson Jackson - DE - LSU
He hasn't played for the Browns, but Shanahan loves d-linemen.
13. Philadelphia Eagles (From Carolina) - Knowshon Moreno - RB - Georgia
Moreno would bring a great compliment to Westbrook's game, and insurance as well.
14. Chicago Bears - Tim Tebow - QB - Florida
Self-Explanatory need... but would the Bears really risk it with another Gator QB?
15. Detroit Lions - Curtis Painter - QB - Purdue
Speaking of Purdue QB's... Kitna and Stanton aren't the answer, and you can't waste those WR's prime years. Painter has the accuracy needed to deliver the ball.
16. Arizona Cardinals - George Selvie - DE - South Florida
After losing some rushers, Selvie would fill that hole quickly. If he runs well at the combine and has a good season, look for Selvie to vault into the top 10.
Picks 17-32 / Round 2
Saturday, June 28, 2008
2009 NFL Mock Draft
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Good mock but I don't see Tebow going before Stafford. Stafford has run a pro style offense while the Urban Myer offense doesn't transition to the pros. Alex Smith is an example of that. Other then that I like the picks except Heyward-Bey probably won't fall that far.
Don't konw fbkid, I like Tebow and Painter before Stafford
I really dont see the jets taking Crabtree if Chris Wells is still around. I know Crabtree is a better prospect but the jets like to run the ball and feel that they need someone to replace Thomas Jones.
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