JMac's 2009 NFL Mock Draft 2.0

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Ayers is an interesting prospect. He wasn't even known until this year as a senior.  Phillip Fulmer, former Tenn. head coach, said Ayers was cocky and wouldn't accept coaching until his senior season.

Ayers finally became coachable, and his drastic improvement last year was evidence to that. The Bills could use another defensive line presence to go along with Marcus Stroud and Aaron Schobel. Ayers is a very good pass rusher and a difference maker on the defensive side of the ball.

12) Broncos

Clay Matthews, LB, USC

Matthews is another undervalued guy to me. He has incredible closing speed to the quarterback and will be a pass rushing force in the NFL. The Broncos have many holes to fill in their new 3-4 defense, and they start the process with Matthews as their pass rush linebacker with No. 12.

13) Redskins

Brian Cushing, LB, USC

The Redskins lost a big part of their defense when Marcus Washington was released this offseason. Cushing will be brought in to fill that void Washington left as a playmaker for the Redskins in the linebacker corp.

14) Saints

Malcolm Jenkins, DB, Ohio State

Jenkins ran a slow 40 at the combine, and has his detractors due to his lack of speed, but he is still going to be a pro bowler at some point. Whether that's as a corner or free safety remains to be seen, but New Orleans needs the secondary help, and Jenkins is the best secondary prospect in this draft.

15) Texans

Mark Sanchez, QB, USC

Sanchez is the first QB off the board in my mock, and will be able to sit behind Matt Schaub for a year. Sanchez fits the roll-out offense of Gary Kubiak perfectly, with his ability to throw accurately on the run.

The Texans are on the verge of being a playoff team, despite their tough division. Developing a quarterback like Sanchez to be your star of the future could tip the scale in the favor of the Texans moving forward. 

16) Chargers

Michael Oher, T, Ole Miss

Oher is the last of the big four tackles I alluded to earlier. Oher will step in and play opposite Marcus McNeill, to create a formidable tackle duo for the next 10 years for San Diego. With Mike Goff and Shane Olivea, former staples on the O-line gone, the O-line IS a big need for the Bolts.

17) Jets

Matthew Stafford, QB, Georgia

Stafford finally comes off the board to the Jets at #17.  The Jets have Kellen Clemens and Brett Ratliff as potential starters right now, which is certainly not good enough to win the AFC East this year, or any year for that matter.  While I don't think Stafford is a franchise quarterback, he is certainly better than the options the Jets have right now.

18) Broncos

Tyson Jackson, DL, LSU

Jackson is a perfect fit as a 3-technique defensive end.  At 6'4", 295 lbs, Jackson has the height, arm length, and size needed to play in the Broncos defense.  Denver has to fill alot of voids in their new defensive scheme, and Jackson gives them a starting point on the defensive line.  Jarron Gilbert is also a consideration here.

19) Buccaneers

Josh Freeman, QB, Kansas State

Freeman has all the tools to be a first round selection.  He's tall, has a strong arm, and can move enough to extend the play if needed.  Whether he can learn an NFL playbook is the question with Freeman, though.

20) Lions

Peria Jerry, DT, Ole Miss

The Lions continue building from the trenches out by bringing in Jerry to play next to Grady Jackson on the interior defensive line.  Jackson is too old to play every down, so another defensive tackle to join the rotation is a major need.  Jerry is a gap shooting master, and will make plays on the offenses' side of the ball at the next level.

21) Eagles

Brandon Pettigrew, TE, Oklahoma State

The Eagles take the best player on the board in this spot.  Pettigrew isn't a vertical threat, but runs short and intermediate routes very well.  The best attribute for Pettigrew is his blocking, however.  That's the draw with Pettigrew.  He also has a knack for finding open spaces when a crucial first down is needed.  Pettigrew is not a stats guy, but whoever takes him will be glad they did.

22) Vikings

Kenny Britt, WR, Rutgers

I have Britt as my second best receiver for this year.  He dominated the Big East in his three years and will become a very good receiver in the NFL.  Mike Mayock of NFL Network likens Britt to T.O.  I don't think he'll be that good, but he will be a very good player at the pro level.  Minnesota needs another offensive weapon desperately, so it really isn't a question what they will take.

The rest is coming later....

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