FINAL One Round Mock Draft

First Round WITH COMMENTS


Also See Glenn B's Mock
Brian Fitz's Mock

By Matt Bitonti

This Mock Will not project trades


FINAL version
last updated: 04/24/09



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01. Detroit Lions - QB Matthew Stafford, Georgia

The question isn't will Detroit take Stafford but how early will he play?

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02. St. Louis Rams - QB Mark Sanchez, Southern Cal

If a team has to spend big time money on a player, why not pay a QB?

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03.Kansas City Chiefs - DT Busari "B.J." Raji, Boston College

The KC 3-4 lacks an anchor, Raji is an elite talent.

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04.Seattle Seahawks - OT Jason Smith, Baylor

Walter Jones has been a great player but microfracture surgery is not an easy rehab.

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05.Cleveland Browns - LB Aaron Curry, Wake Forest

The Browns need smart and reliable players for their defense, Curry fits the bill.

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06. Cincinnati Bengals - OT Michael Oher, Ole Miss

The Bengals need to do a better job of protecting Carson Palmer's blind side.

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07. Oakland Raiders - WR Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech

Oakland have speedy developmental wide receivers but lack a star.

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08. Jacksonville Jaguars - OT Eugene Monroe, Virginia

The Jaguars can't plan long term for the future with Tre Thomas at LT.

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09. Green Bay Packers - DE Tyson Jackson, Louisiana State

The Packers are in rough shape in the front of their new 3-4, Jackson helps day 1.

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10. San Francisco 49ers - OT Andre Smith, Alabama

Niners need a tackle, Smith has had a rough spring but is still a mauler.

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11. Buffalo Bills - DE Brian Orakpo, Texas

DE is a primary need for the Bills, Orakpo would be ideal for their defense.

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12. Denver Broncos - DE Everette Brown, Florida State

Brown is a relentless pass rusher who can help the Broncos defense get tougher.
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13. Washington Redskins - LB Rey Maualuga, Southern Cal

The Redskins need defensive playmakers, Maualuga rushes the passer better than most realize.
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14. New Orleans Saints - DB Malcolm Jenkins, Ohio State

The Saints need leaders in their defensive backfield, Jenkins can help out several spots.

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15. Houston Texans - LB Brian Cushing, Southern Cal

The Texans need to get tougher at the SLB position, Cushing is the prototype.

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16. San Diego Chargers - OT Eben Britton, Arizona

The Chargers need to upgrade the right side of their OL.

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17. New York Jets - WR Jeremy Maclin, Missouri

The Jets need more explosion, Maclin can be a deep threat and help on specials.

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18. Denver Broncos (via CHI) - DT Evander "Ziggy" Hood, Missouri

The Broncos' defensive upgrade continues with Hood, who is versatile, talented and hard working.

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19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - QB Josh Freeman, Kansas State

Freeman to Tampa Bay seems like a match, Leftwich can be a mentor while Freeman learns..

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20. Detroit Lions (via DAL) - DT Peria Jerry, Ole Miss

Jerry is a dominator up front, the Lions need a leader for the defense.

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21. Philadelphia Eagles - RB Knowshon Moreno, Georgia

The Eagles don't usually pick RB high but this might be a year to reload at the position.

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22. Minnesota Vikings - WR Darrius Heyward-Bey, Maryland

Just because he's fast doesn't mean he's Troy Williamson.

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23. New England Patriots - LB Clay Matthews, Southern Cal

The Patriots value players like Matthews: smart, tough and versatile.

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24. Atlanta Falcons - CB Darius Butler, UConn

The Falcons still haven't found that shut down player, Butler has the ball skills to make plays.

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25. Miami Dolphins - DE Connor Barwin - Cincinnati

The Dolphins were never happy starting Roth, Barwin is tough and an ideal 3-4 OLB candidate.

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26. Baltimore Ravens - DE Robert Ayers, Tennessee

The Ravens put a priority on having violent pass rushers on the roster.

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27. Indianapolis Colts - RB Chris "Beanie" Wells, Ohio State

Polian manages to find value picks in every draft, Wells could slip due to injury concerns.

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28. Buffalo Bills (VIA CAR, VIA PHI) - TE Brandon Pettigrew, Oklahoma State

The Bills are able to capture a long time target at a reduced rate.

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29. New York Giants - WR Brian Robiskie, Ohio State

If no trade for Braylon, the Giants will want a safe and steady player.

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30. Tennessee Titans - CB Vontae Davis, Illinois

The Titans have Finnigan but Davis is a raw talent who could be excellent with coaching.

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31. Arizona Cardinals - RB Donald Brown UConn

Brown is a top notch talent and character, the Cards need a long term solution at RB.

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32. Pittsburgh Steelers - OC Alex Mack California

The Steelers are happy to take the gritty Mack, who should be a 10-year starter.

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