A Very Interesting Draft

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This promises to be a very interesting draft. With all the trades and the deep riches of talent look for a number of future pro-bowlers to come out this year.

I have thought long and hard about this and you may be very shocked by my choices but this is the NFL, anything can happen. There may be a few moves that happen that may force me to edit this but for now i will stick with these choices.

Detroit Lions: Jason Smith

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

Matthew Stafford is not the superstar QB that the Lions want. Jason Smith can go in from day one and perform.

Realistically, the Lions won't get that much better next year. However, they will be able to draft a QB like Colt McCoy, Tim Tebow and Sam Bradford who are all better quarterbacks.

St. Louis Rams: Eugune Monroe

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

With the release of Orlando Pace this is a major need. Monroe should be able to step in from day one and fans won't even notice that Pace left.

K.C Chiefs: Aaron Curry

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 23:  Linebacker Aaron Curry of Wake Forset runs the 40 yard dash 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 Curry is the best in this draft. The Chiefs defense will be much better next year. Curry is desperately need.

Seattle Seahawks: Matthew Stafford

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 22:  Quarterback Matthew Stafford of USC passes the football during the NFL Scouting Combine presented by Under Armour at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 22, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)

Lets face the facts, Matt Hasslebeck isn't getting any younger.

Still a good QB, Hasstleback will need to be replaced soon. Stafford will learn for a year or two then he should be ready to go. Look for Stafford to be the Seahawks starter within 2 years.

Cleveland Browns: Brian Orakpo

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 23:  Defensive lineman Brian Orakpo of Texas Austin runs the 40 yard dash 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

For a defense that only produced 17 sacks last year, Orakpo is a must have . A fast dominating player that will produce a good number of sacks.

Cincinnati Bengals: Andre Smith

SHREVEPORT, LA - DECEMBER 28:  Andre Smith #71 of Alabama runs in for 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.

Although his stock has fallen, Andre Smith is the best natural Tackle in this draft.

Carson Palmer has a decent receiving corps and as long as he has protection.

I might be willing to bet that the Bengals will be a sleeper this year.

Oakland Raiders: Michael Crabtree

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)

Although, he has faced problems, Crabtree is the type of receiver that doesn't come along very often. He is tall with speed and is the type of weapon that Jamarcus Russell needs to kick start his career.

Jacksonville Jaguars: Jeremy Maclin

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 22:  Wide receiver Jeremy Maclin of Missouri catches the football during the NFL Scouting Combine presented by Under Armour at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 22, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)

Maclin is a very fast receiver.

This long range weapon is what David Garrard needs to repeat his 2007 season.

The Jaguars though can't afford this guy to be a bust like Reggie Williams.

Green Bay Packers: B.J Raji

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

Even with the drugs issue, Raji is exactly the type of nose tackle Green Bay needs for their conversion to the 3-4 scheme.

San Francisco 49ers: Aaron Maybin

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)

Maybin is a good pas rusher that will take all the blocking away from Patrick Willis.

Although Sanchez is a possibility replacing Alex Smith.

Buffalo Bills: Everette Brown

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 23:  Defensive lineman Everette Brown of Florida 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)

With Aaron Schobel injury, last year, the Bills had a terrible pass rush game.

Brown plus Schobel and Stroud, both healthy, the Bills will make a lot of sacks.

Denver Broncos-: Malcolm Jenkins

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 24:  Defensive back Malcolm Jenkins of Ohio State 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 I

I know your thinking why have i not chosen Sanchez here well, first of all Kyle Orton is actually a good quaterback. Orton should fit really well into the Broncos system.

Brian Dawkins was signed but he only has 2 years left in him. If Jenkins plays 2nd string cronerback for those to years while learning from Dawkins, he can then make the conversion to safety and become a very dominant impact player in the NFL.

Also, I know people have doubts, but I think the Broncos should draft Graham Harrell in the 4th round because he didn't put up those stats with magic.

Washington Redskins: Robert Ayers

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 23:  Defensive lineman Robert Ayers of Tennessee 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)

Ayers is big and is the perfect fit to replace Jason Taylor and that empty DE spot.

He will be to hard too resist.

New Orleans Saints: Vontae Davis

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

The Saints secondary is aging.

I reckon that Davis could end up being the steal of the draft.

Houston Texans: Brian Cushing

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 23:  Linebacker Brian Cushing of USC runs the 40 yard dash 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)

Crushing has such amazing speed, ferocity and versatility, the Texans will be dancing around on their tables with laughter.

San Diego Chargers: Rey Maualuga

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 23:  Linebacker Rey Maualuga of USC runs the 40 yard dash 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)

Maualuga is a leader, period.

With the return of Shawn Merriman not many teams will be able to handle the Chargers' Linebacker corp.

New York Jets: Mark Sanchez

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 22:  Quarterback Mark Sanchez of USC passes the football during the NFL Scouting Combine presented by Under Armour at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 22, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)

Sanchez is good.

Only Problem, he will have to step in from day one and be this teams leader.

Can he do it? I think he can.

Denver Broncos: Tyson Jackson

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

Jackson is a monster.

The Broncos need to improve the front-seven considerably and this could be the guy who makes that improvement.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Josh Freeman

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 22:  Quarterback Josh Freeman of Kansas State passes the football during the NFL Scouting Combine presented by Under Armour at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 22, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)

Freeman isn't any better then some QB's predicted to go in the 5th round. However, he is be better than what the Bucs have now. Like Sanchez, he has to step in straight away and make things happen.

Detroit Lions: Clay Matthews

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 23:  Linebacker Clay Matthews 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)

The last of USC linebackers, Matthews is exactly what Detroit needs to add some firepower to their defense.

Philadelphia Eagles: Knowshon Moreno

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 22:  Running back Knowshon Moreno of Georgia runs with the football during the NFL Scouting Combine presented by Under Armour at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 22, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Image

Moreno is a younger Brian Westbrook but he has it all. In a few years time look for Westbrook to be gone and Moreno is one of the top rushers in the NFL.

Minnesota Vikings: Percy Harvin

MIAMI - JANUARY 08:  Quarterback Cameron Newton #13 and Percy Harvin #1 of the Florida Gators celebrate winning the FedEx BCS National Championship Game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Dolphin Stadium on January 8, 2009 in Miami, Florida.  (Photo by Eliot

The Vikings have two lousy quarterbacks.

So if they're bad, they need good players around them. Harvin is a player that is good enough to take the pressure off of Bernard Berrian.

New England Patriots: James Laurinaitis

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 23:  Linebacker James Laurinaitis of Ohio State runs the 40 yard dash 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 Ima

Teddy Bruschi is getting old. Laurinaitis is the perfect replacement for him with his toughness.

Atlanta Falcons: Brandon Pettigrew

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 21:  Tight end Brandon Pettigrew of Oklahoma State 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

How do you make a good QB great?

Give him more weapons. Thats what he will get in Pettigrew, who can receive and block.

Miami Dolphins: Kenny Britt

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/

The Dolphins have an average receiving corps. Britt's speed is lightning. Chad Pennington would love a deep threat like him.

Baltimore Ravens: Darrius Heyward-Bey

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 22:  Wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey of Maryland runs with the football during the NFL Scouting Combine presented by Under Armour at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 22, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty

The Ravens need a receiver to replace the aging Derek Mason. Heyward-Bey is local and would be popular with the fans.

Indianapolis Colts: Peria Jerry

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

The Colts need a good run stuffing DT. That's was they get in Jerry.

Philadelphia Eagles: Hakeem Nicks

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 22:  Wide receiver Hakeem Nicks of North Carolina runs the 40 yard dash during the NFL Scouting Combine presented by Under Armour at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 22, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty I

Nicks is another long ball threat to add to Vincent Jackson. Look for him to become one of McNabb's favorite targets.

New York Giants: Derrick Williams

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 23:  Defensive lineman Mike Johnson of Georgia Tech runs the 40 yard dash 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

Yeah i know, Williams is a 2nd rounder, but the Giants need the best receiver they can get.

Williams is that guy.

Tennessee Titans: Alex Mack

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)

They need to improve their O-line. Mack in the best center in this draft and a very safe pick.

Arizona Cardinals: Chris Wells

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 22:  Running back Beanie Wells of Ohio State runs with the football during the NFL Scouting Combine presented by Under Armour at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 22, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Image

Wells is a legitimate power RB.

While Edgerrin James has lost it, Wells will come in and destroy the NFC West.

Pittsburgh Steelers: Darius Butler

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 24:  Defensive back Darius Butler of Connecticut 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 Im

The Steelers may have lost Bryant McFadden to free agency but Butler fills a hole in the defense.

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