2009 NFL Mock Draft: Stafford, Monroe, Sanchez and Crabtree to Go in First Four Picks

We're down to the Super Bowl being left to wrap up the 2009 NFL playoffs, so its time to forecast the 2009 NFL Mock draft. The 2009 NFL draft order is set with the exception of applying the Super Bowl results to the Arizona Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers draft position. Those teams are listed based on overall record through this point in the season. To view other 2009 NFL mock draft selections, WalterFootball.com lists a detailed database of over 200 NFL Mock Draft websites.

2009 NFL Mock Draft Picks 1 - 10

1 - Detroit Lions

With the undergrads all staying put, Matt Stafford is the #1 quarterback prospect in the draft. The Lions need to emulate the Falcons pick of Matt Ryan last year and take an experienced starting QB to help turn the franchise around.

Round 1 - QB Matt Stafford, Georgia Bulldogs

2 - St. Louis Rams

The Rams need an OT. Smith could go in place of Monroe in this pick, but it's a good bet that St. Louis takes one of the two players with the #2 overall pick!

Round 1 - OT Eugene Monroe, Virginia Cavaliers

3 - Kansas City Chiefs

It's really up in the air on if the Chief's take an OT or try to kick-start the franchise with a new QB. My choice is that new GM Scott Pioli will want to choose a new face for the club and go with the second rated QB in the 2009 draft!

Round 1 - QB Mark Sanchez, USC Trojans

4 - Seattle Seahawks

The single biggest need Seattle has is a quality Wide Receiver who can stay healthy. Michael Crabtree, winner of the Paul Warfield Trophy for the 2008 season, fits the bill perfectly for the teams needs.

Round 1 - WR Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech Red Raiders

5 - Cleveland Browns

Mangini needs a good OLB to help flesh out the 3-4 and force mis-matches in the pass rush. Curry could play inside or out in the Browns defense and is a great fit for their first round pick in the 2009 NFL draft.

Round 1 - LB Aaron Curry, Wake Forest Demon Deacons

6 - Cincinnati Bengals

The Bengals gave up 51 sacks last year. In order to have a shot at the playoffs they need drastic improvement on protecting Palmer. If Andre Smith is gone, then expect them to take Monroe with their first pick.

Round 1 - OT Andre Smith, Alabama Crimson Tide

7 - Oakland Raiders

The Raiders are another team needing to improve the offensive line.

Michael Oher will fit in nicely as a punishing run-blocker on the right side. If Henderson gets hurt or underperforms in 2009, the Raiders could move Oher over to take his place.

Round 1 - OT Michael Oher, Ole Miss Rebels

8 - Jacksonville Jaguars

A toss-up on whether the Jags go with an offensive lineman or Jeremy Maclin. Maclin helps the Jags begin fixing their WR core so he's out guess for who the Jags will take in the 2009 NFL Mock draft.

Round 1 - WR Jeremy Maclin, Missouri Tigers

9 - Green Bay Packers

Green Bay will likely shift to the 3-4 defense under Capers and needs a capable pass rusher. Orakpo a great pass rusher for the Longhorns and would likely convert to OLB if taken by Green Bay.

Round 1 - DE Brian Orakpo, Texas Longhorns

10 - San Francisco 49ers

The 49ers need pass rushing to continue their improvement. Everette Brown fits the bill if Orakpo is taken already.

Round 1 - DE/OLB Everette Brown, Florida State Seminoles

2009 NFL Mock Draft Picks 11-20

11 - Buffalo Bills

Like a number of other teams, the Bills need better up-front protection for the quarterback. Look for them to take Jason Smith (if he's still around) with their first pick.

Round 1 - OT Jason Smith, Baylor

12 - Denver Broncos

With Mike Nolan coming in as Josh McDaniels' defensive coordinator, look the Broncos to make picks to shore up personnel to play the 3-4 defense. My thought process for the 2009 NFL mock draft is that they will take Rey Maualuga to start the defensive rebuilding project.

Round 1 - ILB Rey Maualuga, USC Trojans

13 - Washington Redskins

The Redskins will need a right tackle to replace Jon Jansen at some point in the next two seasons (if not sooner). Eben Britton fits the bill and should be able to play on either side depending on injuries and performance of the incumbents.

Round 1 - OT Eben Britton, Arizona Wildcats

14 - New Orleans Saints

The Saints need one more defender to shore up the current defense. Look for them to go after James Lauriniaitis to flesh out their manning.

Round 1 - ILB James Laurinaitis, Ohio State Buckeyes

15 - Houston Texans

Houston's secondary has not been performing to NFL standards for several years. William Moore may be the best choice for them to take if they're not able to trade the pick for a better deal. If they stay with the 15^th pick, my guess in the 2009 NFL Mock draft is that they will take Moore.

Round 1 - S William Moore, Missouri Tigers

16 - San Diego Chargers

The Chargers have Darren Sproles hitting free agency, and LaDaninian Tomlison is a question mark. Taking the most capable RB available makes sense. My choice is Chris Wells, but don't be surprised if they go after Moreno or Percy Harvin instead if they are available.

Round 1 - RB Chris Wells, Ohio State Buckeyes

17 - New York Jets

One of the reasons the Jets failed at the end of the season was their lack of strength at the corner back positions. Look for them to shore up in this area with the first round pick.

Round 1 - CB Malcolm Jenkins, Ohio State Buckeyes

18 - Chicago Bears

The Bears need help at wide receiver and defensive end so don't be surprised if they go with Percy Harvin or Jeremy Maclin with this pick.

Round 1 - DE Michael Johnson, Georgia Tech

19 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Bucs need a running b ack. If Moreno is gone by this pick and Wells is available look for the Bucs to go that direction.

Round 1 - RB Knowshon Moreno, Georgia Bulldogs

20 - Detroit Lions (from Dallas)

If the Lions don't take an OT with the first pick, they will take the best available OT with this pick after giving up 52 sacks last year.

Round 1 - OT William Beatty, Connecticut

2009 NFL Mock Draft Picks 21 - 32

21 - Philadelphia Eagles

The Eagles will likely focus on shoring up the offensive line with this pick. Alex Mack is the top lineman left by this point as well as the number one center.

Round 1 - C Alex Mack, California Bears

22 - Minnesota Vikings

If there are no more upper-tier offensive tackles left, the Vikings will look to take the best corner available at this point.

Round 1 - CB Vontae Davis, Illinois

23 - New England Patriots

The Pats defense only had 31 sacks on the season last year. Look for Belichick to continue to upgrade his defensive core in this draft with Mike Vrabel starting to get old (NFL-wise) at 34. My choice in the 2009 NFL mock draft is they take Aaron Maybin.

Round 1 - DE/OLB Aaron Maybin Penn State

24 - Atlanta Falcons

The one offensive component missing in the Falcon's offense last year was a great tight end. If Brandon Pettigrew isn't snagged earlier, he would be a great choice for the Falcons.

Round 1 - TE Brandon Pettigrew, Oklahoma State Cowboys

25 - Miami Dolphins

The Dolphins have a need to fill the left guard position. Duke Robinson would fill this need to help them improve on their turn-around season in 2008.

Round 1 - G Duke Robinson, Oklahoma Sooners

26 - Baltimore Ravens

Ray Lewis is rumored to be playing anywhere but Baltimore next year. With Bart Scott and Terrell Suggs also unknowns, drafting a LB makes sense for Baltimore. Clint Sintim fits the bill from UVA.

Round 1 - OLB Clint Sintim, Virginia Cavaliers

27 - Indianapolis Colts

The Colts need to shore up their run defense. They may also go with an OT if there is an upper tier choice left on the board. For the 2009 NFL mock draft, I went with the DT Peria Jerry.

Round 1 - DT Peria Jerry, Ole Miss Rebels

28 - Philadelphia Eagles (from Carolina)

The Eagles need to find a replacement for Brian Dawkings who is 36 in October. It may not be needed until 2 seasons from now, but hard to predict. Louis Delmas looks to be a great pick for this spot.

Round 1 - FS Louis Delmas, Western Michigan

29 - New York Giants

The Giants will either go with Paul Kroger or a linebacker depending on some choices they have to make with Mathias Kiwanuka.

Round 1 - DE Paul Kruger, Utah

30 - Tennessee Titans

If Harvin makes it this deep in the draft, the Titans will take him because of his skill at RB and WR. Once Vince Young takes back over from Kerry Collins, Harvin is the perfect player to compliment Young's skillset.

Round 1 - WR/RB Percy Harvin, Florida Gators

31 (Dependent on Outcome of Super Bowl) - Arizona Cardinals

Arizona needs to improve the backfield to continue their high-level of performance into next season. My choice for the 2009 NFL Mock draft is they take LeSean McCoy with this pick.

Round 1 - RB LeSean McCoy, Pittsburgh

32 (Dependent on outcome of Super Bowl) - Pittsburgh Steelers

One area the Steelers need to improve in for next season is the offensive line. The Sooners' Duke Preston seemed like the best choice when making my 2009 NFL mock draft picks!

Round 1 - OG Duke Preston, Oklahoma Sooners