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NFL 2009 Draft: Grading Each First Round Selection
April 26, 2009
At the conclusion of yesterday's first round of the 2009 NFL Draft, the picking stopped, but the grading and reviewing of each and every selection had just begun.
Although the draft has fully ended by now, NFL fans everywhere are still defending and criticizing picks all across the board.
However, NFL fanatics and analysts are now beginning to come to a conclusion. And you've found out where to find it. So, without further introduction, let the grading begin...
Grading System
How good the selection is based on the players talents and performance in college football (75%) as well as the NFL combine (25%). However, it is not just comparing their pick to the other picks. Selection number is also factored in considerably.
Pick Team Player (Position) GRADE
| 1 | Lions | Matthew Stafford (QB) | B |
| 2 | Rams | Jason Smith (OT) | B- |
| 3 | Chiefs | Tyson Jackson (DE) | C- |
| 4 | Seahawks | Aaron Curry (OLB) | A- |
| 5 | Jets | Mark Sanchez (QB) | B+ |
| 6 | Bengals | Andre Smith (OT) | B |
| 7 | Raiders | Darrius Heyward-Bey (WR) | F |
| 8 | Jaguars | Eugene Monroe (OT) | C+ |
| 9 | Packers | B.J. Raji (DT) | B+ |
| 10 | 49ers | Michael Crabtree (WR) | A+ |
| 11 | Bills | Aaron Maybin (DE) | C+ |
| 12 | Broncos | Knowshon Moreno (RB) | A |
| 13 | Redskins | Brian Orakpo (DE) | B |
| 14 | Saints | Malcolm Jenkins (CB) | A- |
| 15 | Texans | Brian Cushing (OLB) | C+ |
| 16 | Chargers | Larry English (DE) | D+ |
| 17 | Buccaneers | Josh Freeman (QB) | D |
| 18 | Broncos | Robert Ayers (LB) | C- |
| 19 | Eagles | Jeremy Maclin (WR) | C+ |
| 20 | Lions | Brandon Pettigrew (TE) | B |
| 21 | Browns | Alex Mack (C) | A |
| 22 | Vikings | Percy Harvin (WR) | A+ |
| 23 | Ravens | Michael Oher (OT) | B- |
| 24 | Falcons | Peria Jerry (DT) | C- |
| 25 | Dolphins | Vontae Davis (CB) | A |
| 26 | Packers | Clay Matthews (OLB) | B- |
| 27 | Colts | Donald Brown (RB) | B+ |
| 28 | Bills | Eric Wood (C) | B |
| 29 | Giants | Hakeem Nicks (WR) | A+ |
| 30 | Titans | Kenny Britt (WR) | C+ |
| 31 | Cardinals | Chris Wells (RB) | A |
| 32 | Steelers | Evander Hood (DT) | A |
Top Six Steals
- Michael Crabtree (WR)....Pick 10, San Francisco 49ers
- Alex Mack (C)....Pick 21, Cleveland Browns
- Percy Harvin (WR)....Pick 22, Minnesota Vikings
- Hakeem Nicks (WR)....Pick 29, New York Giants
- Chris Wells (RB).....Pick 31, Arizona Cardinals
- Evander Hood (DT).....Pick 32, Pittsburgh Steelers