2009 NFL Day One Mock Draft

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2009 NFL Day One Draft Mock

4/23/09

1. Lions: QB Matt Stafford, Georgia

The Lions seem intent on finding a Matt Ryan in this draft. Too bad one doesn’t exist.

Detroit has slightly altered their Lions logo. Now they’re taking a slightly altered version of Joey Harrington.

Stafford has a bigger arm, but that’s about it.

1. Rams: OT Jason Smith, Baylor

St. Louis needs to find a direct replacement for Orlando Pace. They feel Smith can fit the bill.

1. Chiefs: ILB Aaron Curry, Wake Forest

Chiefs GM Scott Pioli needs someone to anchor the Chiefs defense. In a draft where good inside linebackers are hard to find, the Chiefs would be hard pressed to find someone who can make a bigger impact at the position later in the draft.

1. Seahawks: QB Mark Sanchez, USC **

Matt Hasselbeck is getting up there in years and has suffered through injuries for the last two seasons.

On top of that, Head Coach Jim Mora Jr. probably wants his own guy after staying with Michael Vick in Atlanta.

1. Browns: DE/OLB Brian Orakpo, Texas

With trade talks with the Giants at a stalemate, the Browns will address their pass rusher needs at this point.

1. Bengals: OT Eugene Monroe, Virginia

Monroe doesn’t have an extensive criminal record, but he might help keep Carson Palmer on the field next year.

1. Raiders: DE Michael Johnson, Georgia Tech

Al Davis is crazy. With that said, his draft philosophy is far away from the Detroit Lions.

The last time Oakland took a receiver in the first round was in 1988. They took Tim Brown.

The top two receiver prospects didn’t exactly blaze up stupendous .40 times.

Al Davis loves athletic freaks. Michael Johnson is a classic case of major reach, potential, and likely bust factor for the Raiders.

1. Jaguars: WR Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech

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