2009 NFL Day One Mock Draft

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The Ravens need an explosive weapon on offense. Maclin is a great value pick here.

1. Colts: DT Evander Hood, Missouri

The Colts have no depth at defensive tackle and Hood is the best player available at the position.

1. Bills: DE/OLB Everette Brown, FSU

The Bills are the winner of the team need vs. talent sweepstakes. They will consider Brown at 11 and would be thrilled if he slides to them at 28.

1. Giants: ILB James Laurinaitis, Ohio State

Laurinaitis is a Tom Coughlin type of guy and fills one of the few needs on the team.

With Britt off the board, the Giants will wait until later to address their need for a big receiver.

1. Titans: CB/S Sean Smith, Utah

The Titans have gone years without acknowledging their need for a receiver in the opening round. I don’t see why that should change now.

Smith is getting high praise from some scouts and is the type of player Head Coach Jeff Fisher can immediately plug into the defense.

1. Cardinals: RB Knowshon Moreno, Georgia

The Cardinals have nothing at running back. If Moreno slides to them, he will become rookie of the year.

Pairing him with the passing attack will make the Cardinals offense nearly unstoppable because blitzing will become a lot more costly.

1. Steelers: C Alex Mack, California

The Steelers don’t have many needs but need an upgrade at center.

Mack is considered one of the best prospects at the position of the decade and could continue the Steelers tradition of great centers.

SECOND ROUND

1. Lions: CB Vontae Davis, Illinois

The Lions continue to find talent to plug into positions of dire need.

1. Patriots: DE/OLB Connor Barwin, Cincinnati

The Patriots just traded away Mike Vrabel. Barwin is drawing comparisons to Vrabel. It’s a perfect fit.

1. Rams: QB Josh Freeman, Kansas State **

The Rams need a plan for the future at quarterback. Marc Bulger appears to be at the end of the road.

Taking Freeman in the second round takes a lot of pressure off of him. He’ll have time to develop.

Freeman has no chance to make it in this league if he is rushed right away. He still needs to establish leadership skills.

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