NFL 2009 Mock Draft Through Round Four: Who's the New No. 1?

Tanner Thoms by Columnist Written on January 03, 2009
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ROUND THREE

65. Detroit Lions: Keenan Lewis, Cornerback, Oregon State

A No. 2 cornerback behind Leigh Bodden.

 

66. St. Louis Rams: C.J. Spiller, Running Back, Clemson

A change-of-pace back for Steven Jackson.

 

67. Kansas City Chiefs: Darry Beckwith, Inside Linebacker, LSU

Pat Thomas shouldn't be the starter at middle linebacker next year.

 

68. Seattle Seahawks: DeAngelo Smith, Cornerback, Cincinnati

Josh Wilson isn't starting material.

 

69. Dallas Cowboys (from Cleveland): Louis Murphy, Wide Receiver, Florida

The new slot receiver.

 

70. Cincinnati Bengals: James Davis, Running Back, Clemson

Need a lot of help on offense.

 

71. Oakland Raiders: Russel Okung, Offensive Tackle, Oklahoma State

Depth on the offensive line.

 

72. Jacksonville Jaguars: Domonique Johnson, Cornerback, Jackson State

Drayton Florence will likely be cut soon.

 

73. Green Bay Packers: Troy Kropog, Offensive Tackle, Tulane

Mark Tauscher is getting older.

 

74. San Francisco 49ers: Michael Hamlin, Safety, Clemson

Mark Roman's contract expires after the 2009 season.

 

75. Buffalo Bills: Jared Cook, Tight End, South Carolina

Need a quality pass-catching tight end.

 

76. New York Jets (from New Orleans): Mark Parson, Cornerback, Ohio

The Jets were so desperate for cornerbacks they signed Ty Law.

 

77. Houston Texans: Andy Levitre, Guard, Oregon State

Mike Brisiel isn't worth starting.

 

78. San Diego Chargers: Fili Moala, Defensive End/Defensive Tackle, USC

Could use depth at defensive end.

 

79. Denver Broncos: Dorell Scott, Defensive Tackle, Clemson

Need major help on the defensive line.

 

80. Washington Redskins: Andy Kemp, Guard, Wisconsin

Both of Washington's guards are nearing the end of their careers.

 

81. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Brandon Gibson, Wide Receiver, Washington State

Ike Hilliard and Joey Galloway will retire soon.

 

82. Detroit Lions (from Dallas): Terrance Taylor, Defensive Tackle, Mighigan

Gave up 5.4 yards per carry. Wow.

 

83. Arizona Cardinals: Jonathan Luigs, Center, Arkansas

Lyle Sendlein is known for botching snaps.

 

84. Green Bay Packers (from New York Jets): Kam Chancellor, Safety, Virginia Tech

Best secondary player available for the Packers.

 

85. Chicago Bears: Trevor Canfield, Guard, Cincinnati
Depth on a thin offensive line.

 

86. Philadelphia Eagles: Rashad Jennings, Running Back, Liberty

A big and strong running back.

 

87. Minnesota Vikings: Graham Harrell, Quarterback, Texas Tech

A steal this late for the Vikings.

 

88. Miami Dolphins: Mohammed Massaquoi, Wide Receiver, Georgia

Need help at receiver.

 

89. Baltimore Ravens: Augustus Parrish, Offensive Tackle, Kent State

Need to address the depth situation up front.

 

90. New England Patriots: Brandon Tate, Wide Receiver, North Carolina

Jabar Gaffney had a bad season.

 

91. Atlanta Falcons: Nic Harris, Safety, Oklahoma

Lawyer Milloy may retire at the end of this season.

 

92. New York Giants: Curtis Taylor, Safety, LSU

James Butler isn't as good as he was expected to be this year.

 

93. Pittsburgh Steelers: Derek Pegues, Safety, Mississippi State

Anthony Smith isn't that good, and Ryan Clark is 31 years old.

 

94. Carolina Panthers: Coye Francies, Cornerback, San Jose State

Carolina needs an upgrade at cornerback.

 

95. Indianapolis Colts: Rhett Bomar, Quarterback, Sam Houston State

Need to develop the future quarterback behind Peyton Manning.

 

96. Tennessee Titans: Demetrius Byrd, Wide Receiver, LSU

The Titans need to get better receivers.

Vote Now! - Author Poll

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Results - Author Poll

Who should be the number one pick?

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    27.7%
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    39.8%
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