The Mitchell Report's unofficial first round Mock Draft

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Welcome to The Mitchell Report's unofficial first round Mock Draft.

The first 32 picks of the NFL Draft and what they might be are here.

Here you will also find my opinions of who should go where in the 2009 NFL draft.

Feel free to disagree and offer your opinions as well. Sports writing is all about debate and opinion, so all of that is welcome here.

The order in this years draft is:
1. Detroit Lions (0-16)
2. St. Louis Rams (2-14)
3. Kansas City Chiefs (2-14)
4. Seattle Seahawks (4-12)
5. Cleveland Browns (4-12)
6. Cincinnati Bengals (4-11-1)
7. Oakland Raiders (5-11)
8. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-11)
9. Green Bay Packers (6-10)
10. San Francisco 49ers (7-9)
11. Buffalo Bulls (7-9)
12. Denver Broncos (8-8)
13. Washington Redskins (8-8)
14. New Orleans Saints (8-8)
15. Houston Texans (8-8)
16. San Diego Chargers (8-8)
17. New York Jets (9-7)
18. Chicago Bears (9-7)
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-7)
20. Detroit Lions (0-16)
21. Philadelphia Eagles (9-6-1)
22. Minnesota Vikings (10-6)
23. New England Patriots (11-5)
24. Atlanta Falcons (11-5)
25. Miami Dolphins (11-5)
26. Baltimore Ravens (11-5)
27. Indianapolis Colts (12-4)
28. Philadelphia Eagles (9-6-1)
29. New York Giants (12-4)
30. Tennessee Titans (13-3)
31. Arizona Cardinals (9-7)
32. Pittsburgh Steelers (12-4)

Every year, teams in the top-10 roll the dice and draft athletes and give them huge contracts. Every draft, one or two teams are named the “winner” and every year we see how it plays out on the field. Could your team be the next Miami Dolphins or Atlanta Falcons? Or will poor draft choices turn a 10-6 team into a 4-12 team like the Cleveland Browns?
Although every franchises' issues can’t be fixed on selection Saturday/Sunday, it can be a step in the right direction.

And with the first pick of the 2009 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions select...

1. Detriot Lions

Matthew Stafford. Quarterback. Georgia.

This Jay Cutler-esque quarterback could be the talk of the town in Detroit next season. With wide receiver Calvin Johnson and solid running back Kevin Smith, Stafford could be in a position to succeed next year

2. St. Louis Rams

Jason Smith. Offensive Tackle. Baylor.

This Baylor standout could solve protection problems for St. Louis next season. Smith has a massive frame and could give Marc Bulger more time in the pocket.

3. Kansas City Chiefs

Aaron Curry. Linebacker. Wake Forest.

Curry is a good pick for the Chiefs. He can play rush linebacker and has the speed to drop back in coverage. In addition to Derrick Johnson and newly acquired Mike Vrabel, Curry would fill out a solid linebackers unit.

4. Seattle Seahawks

Eugene Monroe. Offensive Tackle. Virginia.

Monroe would add to a team that is on the precipice of success. Monroe could help keep defenders off the quarterback.

5. Cleveland Browns

KANSAS CITY, MO - NOVEMBER 29: Jeremy Maclin #9 of the Missouri Tigers walks on the field during the game against the Kansas Jayhawks on November 29, 2008 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Jeremy Maclin. Wide Receiver. Missouri.

Maclin could add a deep threat for whoever is quarterbacking in Cleveland. Tremendous speed and elusiveness could add explosiveness to the Brown’s passing attack.

6. Cincinnati Bengals

LUBBOCK, TX - NOVEMBER 08: Wide receiver Michael Crabtree #5 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders during play against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Jones AT&T Stadium on November 8, 2008 in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Michael Crabtree. Wide Receiver. Texas Tech.

The best way to replace an aging Pro Bowl possession receiver is to draft a young clutch possession receiver. Crabtree could help Palmer back to greatness.

7. Oakland Raiders

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 21: Offensive lineman Michael Oher of Mississippi runs the 40 yard dash during the NFL Scouting Combine presented by Under Armour at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 21, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty

Michael Oher. Offensive Tackle. Mississippi.

Oher’s mean streak would fit in perfectly at the Black Hole. The Raiders would be happy to have a first rounder that plays a full rookie season.

8. Jacksonville Jaguars

BOULDER, CO - OCTOBER 04: Brian Orakpo #98 of the Texas Longhorns leaves the field between plays against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field on October 4, 2008 in Boulder, Colorado. Texas defeated Colorado 38-14. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images

Brian Orakpo. Defensive End. Texas.

Orakpo could play linebacker or defensive end and help bulk up a poor defensive pass rush. He’s got decent speed and good strength.

9. Green Bay Packers

CHAPEL HILL, NC - NOVEMBER 5: B.J. Raji #90 and Brian Toal of the Boston College Eagles talk after giving up a field goal to the North Carolina Tar Heels during an Atlantic Coast Conference game on November 5, 2005 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, North

B.J. Raji. Defensive Tackle. Boston College.

Raji has massive size, weighing in at 334 pounds. He would fit in well as a nose tackle in the Packer's 3-4 scheme.

10. San Francisco 49ers

PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: Quarterback Mark Sanchez #6 of the USC Trojans to hand the ball off during the 95th Rose Bowl Game presented by Citi against the Penn State Nittany Lions at the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2009 in Pasadena, California. The Trojans d

Mark Sanchez. Quarterback. Southern California.

Although San Fran might be wary of drafting another quarterback in the first round, Sanchez is a good athlete and would play well under head coach Mike Singletary.

11. Buffalo Bills

TALLAHASSEE, FL - OCTOBER 27: Defensive end Everette Brown #99 of the Florida State Seminoles sets for play against the Duke Blue Devils at Doak Campbell Stadium on October 27, 2007 in Tallahassee, Florida. FSU won 25-6. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty

Everette Brown. Defensive End. Florida State.

Brown is fast, strong and fast. After the addition of T.O., the Bills are thinking defense.

12. Denver Broncos

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 24: Defensive back Malcolm Jenkins of Ohio State jumps in the air to catch the football during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 24, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)

Malcolm Jenkins. Cornerback. Ohio State.

Nothing compliments talent like talent. Putting Jenkins on the other side of the field from Champ Bailey could help sure up the Bronco's pass defense.

13. Washington Redskins

GAINESVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 22: Percy Harvin #1 of the Florida Gators stands on the field during the game against the Citadel Bulldogs at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 22, 2008 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Percy Harvin. Wide Receiver. Florida.

Harvin would be a great #2 under Santana Moss. Harvin has got Washington thinking Cowboy Killer 2.0.

14. New Orleans Saints

COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 22: Chris Wells #28 of the Ohio State Buckeyes carries the ball during the Big Ten Conference game against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium on November 22, 2008 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Chris "Beanie" Wells. Running Back. Ohio State.

With Deuce McAllister gone, Beanie Wells would fill his shoes well. Beanie would add a power running attack to a pass heavy offense.

15. Houston Texans

SHREVEPORT, LA - DECEMBER 28: Andre Smith #71 of Alabama makes a touchdown against Oklahoma State on December 28, 2006 during the PetroSun Independence Bowl at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, Louisiana. Oklahoma State defeated Alabama 34-31. (Photo

Andre Smith. Offensive Tackle. Alabama.

Smith could help by stopping defensive ends from hitting Matt Shaub in the back. He's a good pick up at #15 as well.

16. San Diego Chargers

NEW ORLEANS - JANUARY 07: Tyson Jackson #93 of the Louisiana State University Tigers celebrates during the AllState BCS National Championship against the Ohio State Buckeyes on January 7, 2008 at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo

Tyson Jackson. Defensive End. LSU.

Assuming LT stays in town, the ol' Super Chargers will go after an upgrade on their defensive line.

17. New York Jets

COLUMBIA, MO - NOVEMBER 08: Quarterback Josh Freeman #1 of the Kansas State Wildcats in action during the game against the Missouri Tigers on November 8, 2008 at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Josh Freeman. Quarterback. Kansas State.

Freeman is going to be the first real surprise of the draft. He tall, strong and smart. He's Joe Flacco version 2.0, not necessarily an upgrade, but definitely something.

18. Chicago Bears

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 27: Hakeem Nicks #88 of the North Carolina Tar Heels runs with the ball against the West Virginia Mountaineers during the Meineke Car Care Bowl on December 27, 2008 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo

Hakeem Nicks. Wide Receiver. North Carolina.

Nicks would add another weapon for Orton to utilize. Nicks is a good player that'll help the Bears offense.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 1: Running back Knowshon Moreno #24 of the University of Georgia warms up against the Michigan State Spartans at the 2009 Capital One Bowl at the Citrus Bowl on January 1, 2009 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty I

Knowshon Moreno. Running Back. Georgia.

Whoever is quarterbacking for the Bucs next year is going to need a good running game. Knowshon would be a good fit for Tampa Bay.

20. Detriot Lions

PASADENA, CA - DECEMBER 6: Rey Maualuga #58 of the USC Trojans reflects after celebrating with the band and fans following the victory against the UCLA Bruins on December 6, 2008 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. USC won 28-7. (Photo by Jeff Go

Rey Maualuga. Linebacker. Southern California.

Although his name is hard to say, let alone spell, Rey would enhance the Lion's linebacking unit.

21. Philadelphia Eagles

COLLEGE PARK, MD - NOVEMBER 10: Darrius Heyward-Bey #8 of the Maryland Terrapins begins to celebrate as he scored on 37 yard reverse against the Boston College Eagles in the fourth quarter at Byrd Stadium on November 10, 2007 in College Park, Maryland. (

Darrius Heyward-Bey. Wide Receiver. Maryland.

Good height, great speed and would help Donovan out. Desean (Eagle's 2008 second rounder) and Darrius could be the future of the Eagles receiving game.

22. Minnesota Vikings

MOBILE, AL - JANUARY 24: Brandon Pettigrew #87 of the North team during the Under Armour Senior Bowl on January 24, 2009 at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Brandon Pettigrew. Tightend. Oklahoma State.

Pettigrew would be an upgrade from Shiancoe and help the consistency of the passing game.

23. New England Patriots

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 24: Defensive back Vontae Davis of Illinois runs the 40 yard dash during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 24, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)

Vontae Davis. Cornerback. Illinois.

When you're great at almost every position, the best thing to do is take the best athlete on the broad. That's what the Patriots do here.

24. Atlanta Falcons

COLUMBIA, MO - OCTOBER 11: Ricky Price #6 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys upends Chase Coffman #45 of the Missouri Tigers on October 11, 2008 at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Missouri. Oklahoma State won 28-23. (Photo by G. Newman Lowrance/Getty Images)

Chase Coffman. Tightend. Missouri.

Why not give Matt Ryan someone else to throw to. Coffman could easily be the next Tony Gonzalez. Watch any of the Missouri film from last year and you'll see why. This kid is easily a steal.

25. Miami Dolphins

MOBILE, AL - JANUARY 24: William Moore #11 of North Team looks on against the South Team during the Under Armour Senior Bowl on January 24, 2009 at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images for Under Armour)

William Moore. Safety. Missouri.

Moore would fit as a free safety or a linebacker in Miami. He would be a good addition to a good system.

26. Baltimore Ravens

COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 20: James Laurinaitis #33 of the Ohio State Buckeyes keeps an eye on the runner during the third quarter while playing the Troy Trojans on September 20, 2008 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State won the game 28-10. (Pho

James Laurinaitis. Linebacker. Ohio State.
Another guy who's name is impossible to say or spell on the first try, but is also an incredible athlete. James would help fill the shoes Bart Scott left vacant.

27. Indianapolis Colts

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 23: Linebacker Brian Cushing of USC runs during the NFL Scouting Combine presented by Under Armour at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 23, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)

Brian Cushing. Linebacker. Southern California.

Cushing would be an upgrade over Clint Session and the Colts are shopping for defense in the first round.

28. Philadelphia Eagles

PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 1: Clay Matthews #47 of the USC Trojans lines up against the Penn State Nittany Lions on January 1, 2009 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. USC won 38-24. (Photo by Jeff Golden/Getty Images)

Clay Matthews. Linebacker. Southern California.

Now that Cushing's off the board, the Eagles will take the next best LB, pure and simple.

29. New York Giants

Larry English. Linebacker. Northern Illinois.

Somewhat of a rush on linebackers will get the Giants to grab English and help Antonio Pierce's supporting cast.

30. Tennessee Titans

PISCATAWAY, NJ - DECEMBER 04: Kenny Britt #88 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights runs in the second touchdown during the second quarter against the Louisville Cardinals at Rutgers Stadium on December 4, 2008 in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/

Kenny Britt. Wide Receiver. Rutgers.
Sooner or later, the Titans are going to have to address the WR position. Sooner rather then later being the strategy here.

31. Arizona Cardinals

SEATTLE - NOVEMBER 17: Center Alex Mack #51 of the California Golden Bears hikes the ball during the game against the Washington Huskies at Husky Stadium November 17, 2007 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Alex Mack. Center. California.
The Cardinals need to upgrade their offensive line and Mack is the best one left on the board. Mack is enormous and would help keep the hounds off of Warner.