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

11.    Buffalo Bills—Everette Brown; Defensive End, Florida State

Aaron Schobel can no longer do it all by himself on the edges, and the Bills would have virtually no pass rush without him, as was evidenced when he missed time this season.  Brown can provide that pressure on the quarterback a defensive coach like Dick Jauron craves.

12.    Denver Broncos—Taylor Mays; Safety, USC

There is a good chance that Mays doesn't last this long if he runs a good forty time at the combine.  Denver's defense was absolutely dreadful this season, and Mays would be a great addition.  He is big, fast, strong, and has a nose for the ball.  Not to mention he plays on the best defense in all of college football.

13.    Washington Redskins—William Moore; Safety, Missouri

It seems surprising that the leader of one of the worst pass defenses could be selected this high, but there is no denying Moore's talent.  He is an absolute stud, and can play the ball as good as any safety in the country.

14.    New Orleans Saints—James Laurinaitis; Middle Linebacker, Ohio State

Although many of you may think Laurinaitis will not fall this far, it is actually very likely that he will.  None of the teams above are very desperate for a middle linebacker, and Jonathan Vilma will at the very least be allowed to test the free agent waters unless New Orleans is willing to forfeit this selection to the Jets.

15.    Houston Texans—Jeremy Maclin; Wide Receiver, Missouri

Houston already has a prime time receiver in Andre Johnson, and a very capable receiver in Kevin Walter.  However, I feel that Walter is best suited for the slot, and Maclin could provide a very deadly trio to keep up with the other offensive powers of the AFC.

16.    San Diego Chargers—Chris Wells; Running Back, Ohio State

LaDainian Tomlinson is on the downslope of his career, and Darren Sproles has the ability to leave via free agency.  Wells would be a good fit here for the Chargers, and could step in and have an immediate impact on the offense.

17.    New York Jets—Brandon Spikes; Middle Linebacker, Florida

The Jets don't have too many glaring needs, and Spikes could form a very potent duo at middle linebacker with David Harris.  Spikes is a playmaker with speed and is always around the ball.

18.    Chicago Bears—Percy Harvin; Wide Receiver, Florida

Simply put:  This pick would be a long time coming for Chicago fans.  The only thing that could make this pick better would be a prime-time quarterback to go along with it.  Harvin is a deep ball threat who is a winner and can score any time he catches the ball. 

19.    Tampa Bay Buccaneers—Graham Harrell; Quarterback, Texas Tech

This would be a very risky pick, seeing as Tech's passing stats can be inflated due to their pass-heavy offense, but Harrell is one of the most accurate quarterbacks in this draft class, and he would be a good fit in Tampa.

20.    Detroit Lions (from Dallas)—Eugine Monroe; Offensive Tackle, Virginia

This would be an absolute steal for the Lions.  Monroe is one of the better tackle prospects in the draft, and there is no way he should last this long.  However, they would take it if they could get it, and he and Gosder Cherilous could form a potent duo at tackle.

21.    Arizona Cardinals—Knowshon Moreno; Running Back, Georgia

I can't see Edgerrin James returning to Arizona next season, and Moreno would be a nice lightning to Tim Hightower's thunder.  This addition could also make the Cardinals more than a one-dimensional passing offense.

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