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NEW YORK - APRIL 26: A general view shows the stage during the during the 2008 NFL Draft on April 26, 2008 at Radio City Music Hall in New York, New York. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK - APRIL 26: A general view shows the stage during the during the 2008 NFL Draft on April 26, 2008 at Radio City Music Hall in New York, New York. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Move Over Mel, McShay, and Mayock—My Mock Is Money

Jason Turner
Apr 25, 2009

With the first pick of the 2009 NFL draft, the Detroit Lions select...

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 22: Quarterback Matthew Stafford of USC passes the football during the NFL Scouting Combine presented by Under Armour at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 22, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 22: Quarterback Matthew Stafford of USC passes the football during the NFL Scouting Combine presented by Under Armour at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 22, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)

2.) Jason Smith -OT- Baylor

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 21: Offensive lineman Jason Smith of Baylor runs the 40 yard dash during the NFL Scouting Combine presented by Under Armour at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 21, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 21: Offensive lineman Jason Smith of Baylor runs the 40 yard dash during the NFL Scouting Combine presented by Under Armour at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 21, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images

3.) Tyson Jackson - DE - LSU

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NEW ORLEANS - JANUARY 07: Tyson Jackson #93 of the Louisiana State University Tigers celebrates during the AllState BCS National Championship against the Ohio State Buckeyes on January 7, 2008 at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo
NEW ORLEANS - JANUARY 07: Tyson Jackson #93 of the Louisiana State University Tigers celebrates during the AllState BCS National Championship against the Ohio State Buckeyes on January 7, 2008 at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo

4.) Mark Sanchez - QB - USC

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PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 1: Mark Sanchez #6 of the USC Trojans rejoices as he holds the Rose Bowl Trophy after the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions on January 1, 2009 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. USC won 38-24. (Photo by Jeff Golden
PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 1: Mark Sanchez #6 of the USC Trojans rejoices as he holds the Rose Bowl Trophy after the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions on January 1, 2009 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. USC won 38-24. (Photo by Jeff Golden

5.) Aaron Curry - OLB - Wake Forest

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 23: Linebacker Aaron Curry of Wake Forest runs during the NFL Scouting Combine presented by Under Armour at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 23, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 23: Linebacker Aaron Curry of Wake Forest runs during the NFL Scouting Combine presented by Under Armour at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 23, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)

6.) Brian Orakpo - DE - Texas

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BOULDER, CO - OCTOBER 04: Brian Orakpo #98 of the Texas Longhorns awaits action against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field on October 4, 2008 in Boulder, Colorado. Texas defeated Colorado 38-14. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
BOULDER, CO - OCTOBER 04: Brian Orakpo #98 of the Texas Longhorns awaits action against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field on October 4, 2008 in Boulder, Colorado. Texas defeated Colorado 38-14. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

7.) Jeremy Maclin - WR - Missouri

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ST. LOUIS, MO - AUGUST 30: Jeremy Maclin #9 of the University of Missouri Tigers rushes against Sam Carson III #43 of the University of Illinois Fighting Illini during the State Farm Arch Rivalry game at the Edward Jones Dome on August 30, 2008 in St. Lou
ST. LOUIS, MO - AUGUST 30: Jeremy Maclin #9 of the University of Missouri Tigers rushes against Sam Carson III #43 of the University of Illinois Fighting Illini during the State Farm Arch Rivalry game at the Edward Jones Dome on August 30, 2008 in St. Lou

8.) Michael Crabtree - WR - Texas Tech

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LUBBOCK, TX - NOVEMBER 01: Michael Crabtree #5 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders carries the ball after making a reception during the first half of the game against the Texas Longhorns on November 1, 2008 at Jones Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by Jamie
LUBBOCK, TX - NOVEMBER 01: Michael Crabtree #5 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders carries the ball after making a reception during the first half of the game against the Texas Longhorns on November 1, 2008 at Jones Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by Jamie

9.) B.J. Raji - DT - Boston College

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CHAPEL HILL, NC - NOVEMBER 5: B.J. Raji #90 and Brian Toal of the Boston College Eagles talk after giving up a field goal to the North Carolina Tar Heels during an Atlantic Coast Conference game on November 5, 2005 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, North
CHAPEL HILL, NC - NOVEMBER 5: B.J. Raji #90 and Brian Toal of the Boston College Eagles talk after giving up a field goal to the North Carolina Tar Heels during an Atlantic Coast Conference game on November 5, 2005 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, North

10.) Eugene Monroe - OT - Virginia

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 21: Offensive lineman Eugene Monroe of Virginia participates in practice drills during the NFL Scouting Combine presented by Under Armour at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 21, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Boeh
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 21: Offensive lineman Eugene Monroe of Virginia participates in practice drills during the NFL Scouting Combine presented by Under Armour at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 21, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Boeh

11.) Michael Oher - OT - Mississippi

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 21: Offensive lineman Michael Oher of Mississippi runs in practice drills during the NFL Scouting Combine presented by Under Armour at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 21, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Gett
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 21: Offensive lineman Michael Oher of Mississippi runs in practice drills during the NFL Scouting Combine presented by Under Armour at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 21, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Gett

12.) Aaron Maybin - OLB - Penn State

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STATE COLLEGE, PA - NOVEMBER 22: Aaron Maybin #59 of the Penn State Nittany Lions reacts after clinching the Big Ten title and clinching a bid to the Rose Bowl after the game against the Michigan State Spartans on November 22, 2008 at Beaver Stadium in St
STATE COLLEGE, PA - NOVEMBER 22: Aaron Maybin #59 of the Penn State Nittany Lions reacts after clinching the Big Ten title and clinching a bid to the Rose Bowl after the game against the Michigan State Spartans on November 22, 2008 at Beaver Stadium in St

13.) Robert Ayers - DE - Tennessee

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MOBILE, AL - JANUARY 24: Robert Ayers #91 of the South Team accepts the Defensive Player of the game Trophy after defeating the North Team during the Under Armour Senior Bowl on January 24, 2009 at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. (Photo by Chris
MOBILE, AL - JANUARY 24: Robert Ayers #91 of the South Team accepts the Defensive Player of the game Trophy after defeating the North Team during the Under Armour Senior Bowl on January 24, 2009 at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. (Photo by Chris

14.) Chris Wells - RB - Ohio State

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EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 11: Chris Wells #28 of the Ohio State Buckeyes carries the ball and stiff arms Reggie McPherson #27 of the Northwestern Wildcats on November 11, 2006 at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois. Ohio State defeated Northwestern 54-10. (P
EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 11: Chris Wells #28 of the Ohio State Buckeyes carries the ball and stiff arms Reggie McPherson #27 of the Northwestern Wildcats on November 11, 2006 at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois. Ohio State defeated Northwestern 54-10. (P

15.) Malcolm Jenkins - CB/S - Ohio State

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COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 06: Malcolm Jenkins #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes moves on the field during the game against the Ohio Bobcats at Ohio Stadium on September 6, 2008 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 06: Malcolm Jenkins #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes moves on the field during the game against the Ohio Bobcats at Ohio Stadium on September 6, 2008 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

16.) Rey Maualuga - ILB - USC

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PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: Rey Maualuga #58 of the USC Trojans yells during the second half against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the 95th Rose Bowl Game presented by Citi on January 1, 2009 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Step
PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: Rey Maualuga #58 of the USC Trojans yells during the second half against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the 95th Rose Bowl Game presented by Citi on January 1, 2009 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Step

17.) Josh Freeman - QB - Kansas State

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AUSTIN, TX - SEPTEMBER 29: Quarterback Josh Freeman #1 of the Kansas State Wildcats throws against the Texas Longhorns in the first quarter on September 29, 2007 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Imag
AUSTIN, TX - SEPTEMBER 29: Quarterback Josh Freeman #1 of the Kansas State Wildcats throws against the Texas Longhorns in the first quarter on September 29, 2007 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Imag

18.) Jerry Peria - DT - Mississippi

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FOXBOROUGH, MA - 2006: Josh McDaniels of the New England Patriots poses for his 2006 NFL headshot at photo day in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MA - 2006: Josh McDaniels of the New England Patriots poses for his 2006 NFL headshot at photo day in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Getty Images)

19.) Brian Cushing - OLB - USC

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LOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 29: Brian Cushing #10 of the USC Trojans looks on against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on November 29, 2008 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. USC won 38-3. (Photo by Jeff Golden/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 29: Brian Cushing #10 of the USC Trojans looks on against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on November 29, 2008 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. USC won 38-3. (Photo by Jeff Golden/Getty Images)

20.) Andre Smith - OT - Alabama

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SHREVEPORT, LA - DECEMBER 28: Andre Smith #71 of Alabama makes a touchdown against Oklahoma State on December 28, 2006 during the PetroSun Independence Bowl at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, Louisiana. Oklahoma State defeated Alabama 34-31. (Photo
SHREVEPORT, LA - DECEMBER 28: Andre Smith #71 of Alabama makes a touchdown against Oklahoma State on December 28, 2006 during the PetroSun Independence Bowl at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, Louisiana. Oklahoma State defeated Alabama 34-31. (Photo

21.) Knowshon Moreno -RB - PHI

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ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 1: Running back Knowshon Moreno #24 of the University of Georgia rushes upfield against the Michigan State Spartans at the 2009 Capital One Bowl at the Citrus Bowl on January 1, 2009 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/G
ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 1: Running back Knowshon Moreno #24 of the University of Georgia rushes upfield against the Michigan State Spartans at the 2009 Capital One Bowl at the Citrus Bowl on January 1, 2009 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/G

22.) Percy Harvin -WR - Florida

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MIAMI - JANUARY 08: Quarterback Tim Tebow #15 of the Florida Gators celebrates after a touchdown with the Percy Harvin #1 against the Oklahoma Sooners in the FedEx BCS National Championship Game at Dolphin Stadium on January 8, 2009 in Miami, Florida. (
MIAMI - JANUARY 08: Quarterback Tim Tebow #15 of the Florida Gators celebrates after a touchdown with the Percy Harvin #1 against the Oklahoma Sooners in the FedEx BCS National Championship Game at Dolphin Stadium on January 8, 2009 in Miami, Florida. (

23.) Clay Matthews - OLB - USC

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PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 1: Clay Matthews #47 of the USC Trojans lines up against the Penn State Nittany Lions on January 1, 2009 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. USC won 38-24. (Photo by Jeff Golden/Getty Images)
PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 1: Clay Matthews #47 of the USC Trojans lines up against the Penn State Nittany Lions on January 1, 2009 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. USC won 38-24. (Photo by Jeff Golden/Getty Images)

24.) Vontae Davis - CB - Illinois

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 24: Defensive back Vontae Davis of Illinois runs in practice drills during the NFL Scouting Combine presented by Under Armour at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 24, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Imag
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 24: Defensive back Vontae Davis of Illinois runs in practice drills during the NFL Scouting Combine presented by Under Armour at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 24, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Imag

25.) Everette Brown - DE - Florida State

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MIAMI - OCTOBER 04: Defensive end Everette Brown #99 of the Florida State Seminoles celebrates after defending a pass in the fourth quarter against the Miami Hurricanes at Dolphin Stadium on October 4, 2008 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty I
MIAMI - OCTOBER 04: Defensive end Everette Brown #99 of the Florida State Seminoles celebrates after defending a pass in the fourth quarter against the Miami Hurricanes at Dolphin Stadium on October 4, 2008 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty I

26.) Darrius Heyward-Bey - WR - Maryland

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COLLEGE PARK, MD - SEPTEMBER 13: Receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey #8 of the Maryland Terrapins evades Eric Wicks #41 of the West Virginia Mountaineers after making a reception during the 1st quarter of the game on September 13, 2007 at Byrd Stadium in Colleg
COLLEGE PARK, MD - SEPTEMBER 13: Receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey #8 of the Maryland Terrapins evades Eric Wicks #41 of the West Virginia Mountaineers after making a reception during the 1st quarter of the game on September 13, 2007 at Byrd Stadium in Colleg

27.) Evander Hood - DT - Missouri

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SAN DIEGO - JANUARY 03: Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Indianapolis Colts speaks to members of the media after being defeated by the San Diego Chargers 23-17 in the AFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California
SAN DIEGO - JANUARY 03: Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Indianapolis Colts speaks to members of the media after being defeated by the San Diego Chargers 23-17 in the AFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California

28.) Brandon Pettigrew - TE - Oklahoma State

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MOBILE, AL - JANUARY 24: Brandon Pettigrew #87 of North Team runs against the South Team during the Under Armour Senior Bowl on January 24, 2009 at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images for Under Armour)
MOBILE, AL - JANUARY 24: Brandon Pettigrew #87 of North Team runs against the South Team during the Under Armour Senior Bowl on January 24, 2009 at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images for Under Armour)

29.) Hakeem Nicks - WR - North Carolina

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CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 27: Hakeem Nicks #88 of the North Carolina Tar Heels runs with the ball against the West Virginia Mountaineers during the Meineke Car Care Bowl on December 27, 2008 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo
CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 27: Hakeem Nicks #88 of the North Carolina Tar Heels runs with the ball against the West Virginia Mountaineers during the Meineke Car Care Bowl on December 27, 2008 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo

30.) Kenny Britt - WR - Rutgers

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PISCATAWAY, NJ - DECEMBER 04: Kenny Britt #88 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights runs in the second touchdown during the second quarter against the Louisville Cardinals at Rutgers Stadium on December 4, 2008 in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/
PISCATAWAY, NJ - DECEMBER 04: Kenny Britt #88 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights runs in the second touchdown during the second quarter against the Louisville Cardinals at Rutgers Stadium on December 4, 2008 in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/

31.) Donald Brown - RB - UCONN

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EAST HARTFORD, CT - DECEMBER 06: Donald Brown #34 of the Connecticut Huskies carries the ball in the second half against the Pittsburgh Panthers on December 6, 2008 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut. The Panthers defeated the Huskies 34-1
EAST HARTFORD, CT - DECEMBER 06: Donald Brown #34 of the Connecticut Huskies carries the ball in the second half against the Pittsburgh Panthers on December 6, 2008 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut. The Panthers defeated the Huskies 34-1

32.) Alex Mack - C - California

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BERKELEY, CA - NOVEMBER 22: Alex Mack #51 of the California Golden Bears lines up against the Stanford Cardinal during an NCAA football game on November 22, 2008 at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
BERKELEY, CA - NOVEMBER 22: Alex Mack #51 of the California Golden Bears lines up against the Stanford Cardinal during an NCAA football game on November 22, 2008 at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
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