NFL 2009 Draft: Grading Each First Round Selection

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