2009 NFL Day One Mock Draft

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Pettigrew is certainly qualified and is also a terrific receiving threat. He can turn into the reliable underneath target as Keller stretches the field vertically.

The Jets are using defensive lineman in minicamp to play tight end. Ideally the Jets will move down and still land Pettigrew, but it’s unlikely.

They have to take him anyway.

1. Broncos: OLB Clay Matthews, USC

The Broncos other major need defensively is at outside linebacker. Matthews is the best prospect available.

1. Bucs: DT Peria Jerry, Mississippi

It seems everyone has pegged the Bucs taking Josh Freeman. I just don’t see it.

Jon Gruden isn’t around anymore to tinker with another quarterback. The Bucs have Byron Leftwich, Luke McCown, and a pick from last year in Josh Johnson. They need the man of the future but don’t need to reach for someone who isn’t a proven commodity.

They need help up front to allow Gaines Adams and the rest of the defensive ends to play aggressively.

1. Lions: OT William Beatty, UConn

Detroit will need players to protect Stafford, Culpepper, and whoever else is playing for them this year. They have no left tackle right now and Beatty is the last of the first round tackles.

1. Eagles: CB Darius Butler, UConn

A lot of people feel the Eagles will draft Knowshon Moreno. I think they should take Moreno. He’s one of the top players in this draft.

Andy Reid is notorious for not committing to the run. He almost hates to run the football. I don’t see someone who doesn’t like to run using his top pick in the draft on a running back.

With Lito Sheppard gone, the Eagles need another corner who can compete for a starting job. Butler is the top corner on the board.

1. Vikings: OT Eben Britton, Arizona

Minnesota can address a major need on the offensive line to help keep the ball in Adrian Peterson’s hands.

1. Patriots: ILB Ray Maualuga, USC

The Patriots have very little depth at linebacker and Maualuga is the type of player the Patriots love.

1. Falcons: OLB Brian Cushing, USC

With Brandon Pettigrew off the board, the Falcons will take a linebacker to help replace Keith Brooking and Michael Boley.

1. Dolphins: WR Kenny Britt, Rutgers

Miami needs a big receiver who can go up and get the football to complement Ted Ginn Jr., Greg Camarillo, and Davone Bess.

1. Ravens: WR Jeremy Maclin, Missouri

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