NFL Mock Draft: 'Skins Trade for Sanchez+ Curry, Cushing, Matthews Fall

Doug Flutie by Analyst Written on April 24, 2009
DALLAS - AUGUST 31: Head coach Bill Parcells of the Dallas Cowboys looks on before the preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings on August 31, 2006 at Texas Stadium in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)    (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

1. Lions Matthew Stafford QB Georgia

Stafford and agent Tom Condon both eager to sign because of the potential slip.

2. Rams Jason Smith LT Baylor

Need a replacement for Pace and Alex Barron is clearly not the answer at left tackle. Do not need to draft a QB and trading down is not feasible

3. Redskins (from Chiefs) Mark Sanchez QB USC

Dan Snyder made it clear with his Cassell pursuits that Cambell is not the future and will not get outbid. Pioli wisely trades down to get similar talent at half price.

4. Seahawks Eugene Monroe LT Virginia

Walter Jones is winding down and Monroe can contribute immediately. 

5. Browns Brian Orakpo OLB Texas

Desperately need sacks and showed great interest at Pro Day.

6. Bengals Andre Smith OT Alabama

Finishing 31st in offense requires a change in personnel. A menacing run blocker and proficient pass blocker will provide some stability for Carson Palmer.

7. Raiders Jeremy Maclin WR Missouri 

Jamarcus needs a downfield threat to compliment tight end Zack Miller. Crabtree has too many question marks to make a gamble. 

8. Jaguars Aaron Curry ILB Wake Forest

A gift from the gods drops Curry to eight eliminating their plans to trade down. Will fill dire need at the mike position with the loss of Peterson. 

9. Packers Tyson Jackson DE LSU

An ideal 5 technique player that should make the packers transition to the 3-4 much easier. 

10. 49'ers Michael Crabtree WR Texas Tech

Ten years from now could easily be the steal of the draft. Expect a lot of catches given Shaun Hill can not throw the ball more then 25 yards.

11. Bills Robert Ayers DE Tennessee

After a season of no pass rush, Dick Jauron needs his defensive line to come through to save his job.

12. Broncos B.J. Raji NT Boston College

Ideal 3-4 nose that will command the double team and will also create great pressure on the quarterback as well as allowing the d ends to collapse the pocket.

13. Chiefs (From Redskins) Michael Oher LT/RT Ole Miss

Pioli gets an SEC battle tested tackle cheap and moves Albert to guard. 

14. Saints Vontae Davis CB Illinois

Saints have a great need for defensive backs and Vontae is the most talented defensive back in the draft.

15. Houston Texans Malcom Jenkins CB Ohio State

Next best corner for the emerging Texans defense after addressing the trenches the past three drafts in the first rounds. 

16. Chargers Knowshon Moreno RB Georgia

LT is on his way out and Sproles is nothing more then a special teamer/third down back.

17. Jets Darius Heyward-Bey WR Maryland

The Jets surprise radio city music hall addressing the replacement of Laverneus Coles and giving Clemens more weapons to make him look like an adequate NFL Quarterback.

18. Broncos Aaron Maybin OLB Penn State

Has the potential to develop into a sack artist extraordinaire in the mold of a Jason Taylor.

19. Buccaneers Michael Johnson DE Georgia Tech

Do not need a developmental, inaccurate, quarterback to add to the Buccaneer Quarterback collection. 

20. Lions Brandon Pettigrew TE Oklahoma State

Stafford gets the best tight end in the draft and the offense gets a great help in the running game.

21. Eagles Beanie Wells RB Ohio State

Eagles making super bowl push and trying to add a new dimension to the offense.

22. Vikings Eben Britton OT Arizona

Fill a gaping whole at right tackle and continue to pave the way for AD.

23. Patriots Ray Maualuga USC

Ray fills a need at the Ted linebacker position replacing Bruschi by reaking havoc allowing Mayo to roam and make plays

24. Falcons Peria Jerry DT Ole Miss

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