2009 NFL Mock Draft Part One: Who Will Your Team Take?

Now that the NFL season has concluded for all but 12 teams, it's time to look at what teams could do to improve come April. 

1.    Detroit Lions—Matthew Stafford; Quarterback, Georgia

Now that the Lions have officially completed the worst season in NFL history, it's time to look forward to the future.  That began yesterday, with the firing of head coach Rod Marinelli.  The next step would be to draft a franchise quarterback, and that is exactly what Stafford brings to the table.

2.    St. Louis Rams—Andre Smith; Offensive Tackle, Alabama

The Rams were abysmal offensively this past season, and there is no reason to justify selecting any other player than the most dominant tackle in the draft with this spot.  St. Louis would love to have Stafford, but he will likely go to the Lions at No. 1.  Left tackle is a major area of need since the departure of Orlando Pace.

3.    Kansas City Chiefs—Brian Orakpo; Defensive End, Texas

Kansas City has lacked a pass rush this season, and Orakpo would be a great remedy for that problem.  The star lineman out of Texas has my vote as the top senior prospect in this draft, and he would start immediately for the Chiefs.

4.    Seattle Seahawks—Michael Crabtree; Wide Receiver, Texas Tech

Crabtree is the most dominant wide receiver at the college level, although his numbers may be a bit inflated due to the underachieving defenses and pass-heavy offenses displayed in the Big 12.  Still, he is a great receiver with extremely reliable hands.  I see him comparing most favorably to Andre Johnson.

5.    Cleveland Browns—Malcolm Jenkins; Cornerback, Ohio State

Cleveland's achilles heel over the last year or so has been their awful secondary.  While Sean Jones is a very promising safety, they have some major holes on the outside.  Nothing like the reigning Jim Thorpe Award winner to ease that pain eh, Cleveland fans?

6.    Cincinnati Bengals—Michael Oher; Offensive Tackle, Mississippi

The Bengals need to significantly improve their offense with this draft, as well as their defense.  However, offensive line is an area that they are really lacking, and Levi Brown could be finished as a Bengal. 

If they can get their hands on him, look for Michael Crabtree to be a Bengal possibly.

7.    Oakland Raiders—Vontae Davis; Cornerback, Illinois

Is it possible for the Raiders to select a player who can significantly improve their team? 

If Davis were to join the silver and black, it would be.  Not only does Davis bring the speed and athleticism to the table that the Raiders love, he is also one of the best corner's in the draft.  Also, Nnamdi Asomugha is most likely on his way out of Oakland, so a replacement is needed.

8.    Jacksonville Jaguars—Rey Maualuga; Middle Linebacker, USC

It appears as though Mike Peterson's days in Jacksonville are done, and his replacement will be needed.  Maualuga is one of the toughest defenders in the nation, and he would be a perfect fit in Jack Del Rio's defense.  He could be an instant All-Pro.

9.    Green Bay Packers—Michael Johnson; Defensive End, Georgia Tech

Green Bay lacks a pass rush outside of Aaron Kampman, and Johnson is a great fit for the Green Bay defense.  A pass rushing specialist with similar size to the former Packer KGB, Johnson is a quarterback's worst nightmare.

10.    San Francisco 49ers—Aaron Curry; Outside Linebacker, Wake Forest

Curry is arguably the best prospect in the draft, and he could very well go much higher than this come April.  Curry would be a nice fit on the outside in the 3-4 defense.  Manny Lawson hasn't been overpowering as a pass rusher, so Curry could be a great fit.

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