NFL Draft 2009: TAB's 12th and Final Mock Draft

Here we go, ladies and gentlemen, my 12th and final mock draft of 2009. Yes, I said 12th mock draft. Man, am I glad the day is finally here!

Not a ton has changed since earlier this week, but I’ve thrown a couple curveballs by predicting a couple trades. Watch for them, and good luck to everyone tomorrow!

1. Detroit Lions: QB Matthew Stafford

I think Jason Smith might be a safer long-term pick here than Stafford, as picking any quarterback with the first overall pick carries the burden of overwhelming success, but the Lions need a face for their franchise. As much as Calvin Johnson could be that, he needs someone to get him the ball. Stafford’s their guy.

2. St. Louis Rams: OT Jason Smith

Orlando Pace is now in Chicago after being the rock of their line for over a decade. In Smith they’ll look to make a fresh start on their aging roster with the same blueprint with which they were successful: start with the offensive line and build out.

Two wild cards here could be Mark Sanchez as an eventual replacement to Marc Bulger and Michael Crabtree to replace Torry Holt.

3. Kansas City Chiefs: Trade pick to Washington—Redskins select QB

Mark Sanchez

Lots of people like Aaron Curry here, but I think this is where you see the first wild card in the draft. Washingtonowner Daniel Snyder has never been against spending money, and he seems to have a mancrush on Sanchez.

That being said, Seattle has a logical interest in a quarterback and/or trading down to someone who might want Sanchez. I’m also doubting Sanchez makes it to the eighth pick, a pick the Jags are marketing to every team in the league.

My prediction is Washington trading their first round pick (number 13), and a pick in or after the third round to Kansas City for the third overall. The additional late rounder helps the Chiefs add a tight end to replace Tony Gonzalez. It sounds like the Chiefs are in love with DE Tyson Jackson and are considering reaching for him here, when he should be around at 13.

The next question is where, and for what, is Jason Campbell traded?

4. Seattle Seahawks: OT Eugene Monroe

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