The Last Mock Draft You Will Never Read

Leo Gelinas by Contributor Written on April 23, 2009
NEW YORK - APRIL 21:  Football player Michael Crabtree poses for a portrait on April 21, 2009 in New York City.  (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images for Subway) (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images for Subway)

Did you know Michael Crabtree loves Subway Subs?  Well I'll bet you've never read one of my articles either!  This is your lucky day.

With only three days left before the NFL Draft there are few hidden gems to be uncovered.  We know the players, we know the team needs, and we know that Crabtree takes a toasted footlong over a BigMac.  So I'll spare you the details concerning player sizes and attributes and get right into the picks! 

1.  Matt Stafford, Detroit Lions

I really wanted to put Aaron Curry here.  New head coach Jim Schwarts would get a head start on his defense while Detroit would still have a shot at Sam Bradford in next years class.  But if keeping Calvin Johnson interested is of any concern they need to get the offense rolling now and Stafford has been saying all the right things.

2.  Jason Smith, St. Louis Rams

You've likely seen this pick a thousand times by now.  He has more upside than Monroe and will add more to the Rams than Curry could.

3.  Aaron Curry, Kansas City Chiefs

Long considered the best player in the draft, I don't see the Chiefs passing him for an OT.  Bringing in veteran players Vrabel and Thomas to help groom Curry will make this high character player a Chief for years.

4.  Mark Sanchez, Seattle Seahawks

Word on the street is that this is a done deal.  I'm not sold on his consistently rising stock but I am into going 32 for 32 in this mock.

5.  Michael Crabtree, Cleveland Browns

They have a great young offensive line and two potential quarterbacks, but after trading away both Winslow and Edwards they are going to need someone to make that offense work.  If the trade doesn't happen Brian Orakpo will go here.

6.  Eugene Monroe, Cincinnati Bengals

In all reality I think they will go with Andre Smith based on his talent being better than the Virginia product and their apparent need to help troubled youth.  Then again, maybe they've learned their lesson and go with the safe bet.

7.  Andre Smith, Oakland Raiders

Al Davis has no fear!  With Crabtree gone, Al again makes the wrong decision and continues to build his offense with big-name rookies.

8.  BJ Raji, Jacksonville Jaguars

After drafting Derrick Harvey at DE last year, DelRio continues to fortify the line with this thick run stuffer.

9.  Brian Orakpo, Green Bay Packers

If I've been wrong about any of the last four picks I would put Orakpo in their spot.  He is maybe my favorite player in the draft and will provide pressure for the Pack opposite Kampman.

10.  Jeremy Maclin, San Francisco 49ers

I really wanted to go defense with this pick but a gut-feeling is telling me that Bay area will have someone besides Vernon "ultra-bust" Davis to target.  It could certainly open up their run...maybe "possibly" is a better word there.

11.  Michael Oher, Buffalo Bills

There would be no reason to pay Terrel Owens on a one year deal if the Bills QB has less than three seconds to get the ball out.  I'm not sure they realized this when they acquired "the player" and then delt away Peters. 

Oher is a reach at this point and typically the Bills go defensive in their early draft but this year they are in a bind and there will be no first round talent at the 28 spot.

12.  Tyson Jackson, Denver Broncos

Another no brainer with the Bronco's D as it is.  Look up another mock draft if you want more info on him.  He has been slotted here for the last three weeks by everyone (and I agree with them).

13.  Aaron Maybin, Washington Redskins

After signing Haynesworth, Maybin will complete the rush for the Redskins.

14.  Malcolm Jenkins, New Orleans Saints

Already too far down the board, the Saints will be jumping for joy if this becomes reality.  More than likely Jenkins could go as high as 8th and the Saints would look to either Vontae Davis or a LB in Cushing.  Reports have also has Chris Wells going here but I don't buy that with the Saint's defense holding them so far back.

15.  Clay Matthews, Houston Texans

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