NFL Mock Draft Projections

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 24: Players huddle around an instructor as he explains a practice drill on the field during the NFL Scouting Combine presented by Under Armour at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 24, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Scott

This is a projection only that, of what could happen at this years draft. This is what could happen if the Lions did not pick Stafford, as well as no trades.

Look at some of the earlier picks and later picks I have some reachables and some not so.

I'm certainly not saying that this is set in stone. There are trade possibilities and others out there.

But this is what may happen without any of those.

Pick No. 1: Detroit Lions

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 21: Offensive lineman Jason Smith of Baylor 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 Images

Jason Smith, OT, Baylor.

The Lions have been struggling at the o-line position for a while. Look for them to get a franchise tackle here.

Pick No. 2: St. Louis Rams

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 WR, Texas Tech

Missed again at O-line. With his injury he may not be here, but it'll be one of those love him hate him picks.

The Rams have been looking for a dynamic WR for a long time. It could be here, but look for a tackle as well or possibly a trade.

Pick No. 3: Kansas City Chiefs

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 23: Linebacker Aaron Curry of Wake Forest catches the football during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 23, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)

Aaron Curry, LB, Wake Forest

Scott Pioli loves his former New England defense look for him to try and help his new coach mold the Chiefs in the Pats' way of defense.

Pick No. 4: Seattle Seahawks

ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 1: Quarterback Matthew Stafford #7 of the University of Georgia looks to pass 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/Get

Mathew Stafford, QB, Georgia.

This could be a bit of a reach for most of you die-hard draft fans; however, look for the Seahawks to look toward the future here.

With the new coach and Hasselbeck getting up there in age and injuries, I think they can't pass him up. Also, Seneca Wallace is not your typical pro-type of QB.

Pick No. 5: Cleveland Browns

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, DT, Boston College

With their defensive line hurting for several years in the running, look for the Browns to beef up with the run stopping power of Raji. I think he'll make a great addition.

Look for offense as well.

Pick No. 6: Cincinnati Bengals

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 21: Offensive lineman Eugene Monroe of Virginia 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 Im

Eugene Monroe, OT, Virginia.

Their O-line has been hurting. The Bengals need to beef it up, so look for them to do that here.

Pick No. 7: Oakland Raiders

COLUMBIA, MO - OCTOBER 11: Jeremy Maclin #9 of the Missouri Tigers runs for yardage against the Oklahoma State Cowboys on October 11, 2008 at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by G. Newman Lowrance/Getty Images)

Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri.

The Raiders have so many needs it'll be hard to decide. Since this is Al Davis's team, however, and he loves speedy WRs, look for him to pick Maclin here.

Defense is another need, as well as O-line, but if they fall to in love with Maclin look for them to take him here.

Pick No. 8: Jacksonville Jaguars

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 LB, USC

Maybe a bit of a reach here. However they let Peterson go, and they will at some point have to address their lb corps in the draft. I believe it could be here.

Pick No. 9: Green Bay Packers

COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 02: Malcolm Jenkins #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes tries to get the crowd noise up against the Northern Illinois Huskies on September 2, 2006 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State won the game 35-12. (Photo by Gregory Sha

Their two corners are getting up there in age. I'm not sure that he'll be here, but if he is, look for the Packers to upgrade their secondary and get younger.

Pick No. 10: San Francisco 49ers

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, OT, Alabama

The 49ers have a few QBs on their roster. I'm not sure that they are willing to risk another first-round pick since they also just restructured Alex's contract so he could stay in town.
Defense would be a great addition here as well.

Pick No. 11: Buffalo Bills

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, TE, Oklahoma state

The Bills just signed T.O. Wow now, they need to add another offensive weapon to help get their WRs open.

Pick No. 12: Denver Broncos

BOULDER, CO - OCTOBER 04: Brian Orakpo #98 of the Texas Longhorns warms up prior to facing 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, DE, Texas

Some people have him going a bit earlier; however, I think that Raji will go first and Orakpo will go afterward. But either way, the Broncos' d-line have not helped them in the last few years.

Pick No. 13 Redskins

LOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 1: Brian Cushing #10 of the USC Trojans rushes against the Washington Huskies on November 1, 2008 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. USC won 56-0. (Photo by Jeff Golden/Getty Images)

Brian Cushing LB, USC.

AFter signing a $100 million man in free agency, this year look for the Skins to address other needs—like their lb corps, which needs to be addressed.

Pick No. 14: Saints

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

Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois

Their secondary really needs some help. So far, their free agent pickups have not been working out.

They picked a corner in the last couple of years in the second round, but look for them to get another one here I believe.

Pick No. 15: Texans

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 23: Defensive lineman Aaron Maybin of Penn State 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)

Aaron Maybin, DE-LB, Penn State

Maybin could most likely play linebacker for most teams in the NFL. The Texans have addressed a defensive end in free agency so look for them to address linebacker here. Also, cornerback or safety is a possibility.

Pick No. 16: Chargers

MIAMI - OCTOBER 04: Defensive end Everette Brown #99 of the Florida State Seminoles celebrates after defending a pass in the fourth quarter against the Miami Hurricanes at Dolphin Stadium on October 4, 2008 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty I

Everrette Brown, LB, Florida State

Despite one of the top middle linebackers being gone already, the Chargers still need to address their LB corps so look for them to look for that here.

Although the Ohio State MLB has dropped in the past few weeks. He could go here, but maybe not either.

Pick No. 17: Jets

PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 1: Mark Sanchez #6 of the USC Trojans rejoices as he holds te Offensive Player of the Game Trophy after the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions on January 1, 2009 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. USC won 38-24. (Ph

Mark Sanchez, QB, USC

Only playing one year in college and leaving early I believe has hurt his stock and he won't be a top-ten pick.

Whether or not he'll be here, I don't know. But if he is here, look for the Jets to address the QB problem on their roster.

Pick No. 18: Bears

COLLEGE PARK, MD - NOVEMBER 13: Center Kyle Schmitt #72 of the Maryland Terrapins gets ready to hike the football during the game against the Virginia Cavaliers on November 13, 2003 at Byrd Stadium in College Park, Maryland. The Terps defeated the Cavs 2

Darius Hayward-Bey, WR, Maryland

The Bears have been looking for a big time WR that can actually catch the ball. Look for that here.

(Sorry, couldn't find a picture of him.)

Pick No. 19: Bucs

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 Wells, RB, Ohio State

Although their luck with drafting running backs in the first round has not really been present over recent years, this is a chance pick as well.

He has had some inury problems, even though toughness is not a problem—he maybe a bit to tough at times. The new head coach may have to try and teach him to save his legs and shoulders.

Pick No. 20 Lions (from Dallas)

AUSTIN, TX - SEPTEMBER 29: Josh Freeman #1 of the Kansas State Wildcats looks to pass the ball during the game against the Texas Longhorns on September 29, 2007 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. Kansas State won 41-21. (Photo b

Josh Freeman, QB, Kansas

With the Lions addressing their O-line with their first pick, Look for them to address QB here.

picP No. 21 Eagles

ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 1: Running back Knowshon Moreno #24 of the University of Georgia talks with coach Mark Richt against the Michigan State Spartans during the 2009 Capital One Bowl at the Citrus Bowl on January 1, 2009 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by A

Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia

With Buckhutler gone and their RB corps aging a bit, look for them to address that here. WR, LB, or safety is also possible.

Pick No. 22: Vikings

COLUMBUS - NOVEMBER 10: James Laurinaitis #33 of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks on during the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Ohio Stadium November 10, 2007 in Columbus, Ohio. Illinois defeated Ohio State 28-21. (Photo by David Maxwell/Getty I

James Laurinaitis, MLB, Ohio State

I'm not sure if he'll be here, but he has slipped down in the draft a bit. With the Vikings needing linebackers, look for a great steal here. O-line, WR, and OLB are other possibilities.

Pick No. 23: Patriots

MOBILE, AL - JANUARY 24: Louis Delmas #25 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)

Louis Delmas, S, Western Michigan

The Pats love hard-hitting safeties, and with Harrison possibly not returning this year look for them to address that here.

They have four picks in the first 58 so don't be suprised if they trade out to get next year's picks stocked up or go after someone they want this year.

Look for linebacker, WR, OT, or even TE here as well.

Pick No. 24: Falcons

COLLEGE PARK, MD - OCTOBER 1: Linebacker Clint Sintim #51 of the University of Virginia Cavaliers stands on the field against the University of Maryland Terrapins on October 1, 2005 at Byrd Stadium in College Park, Maryland. Maryland won 45-33. (Photo b

Clint Sintim, LB, Virginia

Look for the Falcons to beef up their LB corps here. After releasing two of their long-term LBs, they really need to address that.

Wr Brian Robiskie could be tempting here, as well with huge ties.

Pick No. 25: Dolphins

NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 22: D.J. Moore #17 of the Vanderbilt Commodores jogs on the field during the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Vanderbilt Stadium on November 22, 2008 in Nashville, North Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

D.J. Moore, CB, Vanderbilt

With their secondary getting hurt by injuries last year, I think they'll address that here.

Pick No. 26: Ravens

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 23: Defensive lineman Larry English of Northern Illinois 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)

Larry English, DE-LB, Northern Illinois

The loss of Bart Scott to the Jets will be a huge blow to their dfense even though they re-signed Lewis and Suggs (franchise tag).

I think that they'll still want to go after another LB. They love those tweener DEs-LBs, and English will fit right in, being a sack master.

Pick No. 27: Colts

NEW ORLEANS - JANUARY 07: Darry Beckwith #48, Tyson Jackson #93 and Curtis Taylor #27 of the Louisiana State University Tigers celebrate a blocked field goal against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the AllState BCS National Championship on January 7, 2008

Tyson Jackson, DE, LSU

The Colts D-line has been aging and declining for a while. Look for them to address that here, with whomever they deem most valuable.

Pick No. 28: Eagles

MOBILE, AL - JANUARY 24: Brian Robiskie #80 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 for Under Armour)

Brian Robiskie, WR, Ohio State

With their WR corps depleting, I think they'll address that here.

Pick No. 29: Giants

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

Michael Oher, OT, Ole Miss

The Giants addressed defense big time in their free agency this year. I'm not sure if a WR is in the cards, especially with the major WRs gone in my mock draft.

If Bey is here, sure, look for them to take him—but I think Oher will be a great steal and great for them to sure up their O-line.

Pick No. 30: Titans

MOBILE, AL - JANUARY 24: Peria Jerry #98 of the South Team looks on during the game against the North 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 Unde

Peria Jerry, DT, Ole Miss

The loss of Haynesworth will be a huge hit to their defensive line. Even though Jones played well, I think they'll address that here. Look for WR, LB, CB as well.

Pick No. 31: Cardinals

BERKELEY, CA - NOVEMBER 22: Alex Mack #51 of the California Golden Bears lines up against the Stanford Cardinal during an NCAA football game on November 22, 2008 at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Alex Mack, C, Cal

The Cards have few holes on their offense—except with their O-line at center. Look for them to address that here.

Pick No. 32: Steelers

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 23: Linebacker Clay Mathews 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)

Clay Matthews, OLB, USC

The Steelers have been making great strides with their picks in the late rounds. However with the threat of Harrison not singing an extension on his contract, they'll want to mold a LB now to the Steeler way of D.

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