Back to the Future: The 2009 NFL Draft Redraft

1. Detroit Lions- Actual Pick: Matthew Stafford.
2009 Redraft- Matthew Stafford. The former Georgia quarterback exhibited the toughness and occasional flashes of brilliance worthy of the Lions' top pick in the 2009 NFL Redraft, in spite of a lackluster supporting cast outside of "Megatron" Calvin Johnson

2. St. Louis Rams- Actual Pick: Jason Smith.
2009 Redraft- Rams trade 2^nd pick to Jets for 17^th, 52^nd, and 118^th picks. The Jets aggressively deal for the 2^nd pick to secure its quarterback of the future, Mark Sanchez.

3. Kansas City Chiefs- Actual Pick: Tyson Jackson.
2009 Redraft- Kansas City select outstanding offensive tackle Michael Oher to protect Matt Cassel's "blindside" and establish a potent pair of offensive line bookends, along with 2008 first-rounder Branden Albert, for the foreseeable future.

4. Seattle Seahawks- Actual Pick: Aaron Curry.
2009 Redraft- Seattle selects the best defensive player in the draft, Defensive Rookie of the Year, Brian Cushing. The former USC Trojan compiled an impressive 133 total tackles, 4 sacks, and 4 interceptions as likely the most valuable player on the Texans' defense in 2009.

5. Cleveland Browns- Actual Pick: Trade 5^th pick to Jets, Jets select Mark Sanchez.
2009 Redraft- Trade 5^th pick and 3^rd round pick to Jaguars. The Browns deal down to the desperate Jaguars, who select rookie Pro Bowler Brian Orakpo. Orakpo recorded 11 sacks, the Jaguars' entire defense produced a paltry total of 14 sacks in 2009.

6. Cincinnati Bengals- Actual Pick: Andre Smith.
2009 Redraft- The Bengals bolster an improved defense by selecting talented tackler, James Laurinaitis, who ranked 4^th in the league with 107 solo tackles.

7. Oakland Raiders- Actual Pick: Darius Heyward Bey.
2009 Redraft- The Raiders front-office performs the unthinkable and stubbornly selects blazing "bust" Darius Heyward-Bey, again. The former Terrapin recorded a pathetic 9 receptions in 2009, but Al Davis loves his speed.

8. Jacksonville Jaguars- Actual Pick: Eugene Monroe.
2009 Redraft: The Browns desperately need more playmakers and the explosive Offensive Rookie of the Year, Percy Harvin, fortunately falls to them at the #8 selection after trading down from the 5^th spot.

9. Green Bay Packers- Actual Pick: B.J. Raji.
2009 Redraft- Clay Matthews' encouraging rookie season forces the Packers' hand with the #9 selection.

10. San Francisco 49ers- Actual Pick: Michael Crabtree.
2009 Redraft- Crabtree performed brilliantly on the field for the 'Niners, after tenuous contract negotiations, garnering a repeat selection at 10^th in the 2009 NFL Redraft.

11. Buffalo Bills- Actual Pick: Aaron Maybin.
2009 Redraft- Buffalo selects Jairus Byrd. The Bills' rookie star surprisingly tied for the league lead in interceptions with 9.

12. Denver Broncos- Actual Pick: Knowshon Moreno.
2009 Redraft- Denver sticks with a running back for the future; however, Shonn Greene's playoff showcase entices Josh Daniels to pick Greene instead of Moreno.

13. Washington Redskins- Actual Pick: Brian Orakpo.
2009 Redraft- Washington selects offensive tackle Eben Britton, who arguably peformed as well as any NFL rookie road-grater in 2009.

14. New Orleans Saints- Actual Pick: Malcolm Jenkins.
2009 Redraft- New Orleans drafts the versatile cornerback, Jacob Lacey, who totaled an impressive 85 tackles and 3 interceptions for the Indianapolis Colts.

15. Houston Texans- Actual Pick: Brian Cushing.
2009 Redraft- In spite of Cushing, Laurinaitis, and Matthews no longer available, the Texans stick with the linebacker selection strategy and pick run-stuffer, Rey Mauluga.

16. San Diego Chargers- Actual Pick: Larry English.
2009 Redraft- San Diego drafts LT's long-term replacement, by selecting Knowshon Moreno.

17. New York Jets- Actual Pick: Buccaneers (from Jets through Browns) select Josh Freeman.
2009 Redraft Pick- After trading down from the 2^nd spot, St. Louis selects the mammoth Phil Loadholt to aid Steven Jackson and the Rams' ground game.

18. Chicago Bears- Actual Pick: Broncos (from Bears) select Robert Ayers.
2009 Redraft- Jay Cutler desperately needs a physical, big-play target and Hakeem Nicks fits the Redraft bill perfectly.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Actual Pick- Eagles (from Bucs through Browns) select Jeremy Maclin.
2009 Redraft- Tampa Bay trades the 19^th pick for the Eagles' 21^st selection and 5^th round pick. Philadelphia, promptly selects deep-threat Jeremy Maclin in a repeat of 2009.

20. Detroit Lions- Actual Pick: Brandon Pettigrew.
2009 Redraft- The solid secondary play of Louis Delmas lead the Lions to pick the Western Michigan safety 14 picks earlier in the 2009 NFL Redraft, after 94 total tackles and 2 interceptions.

21. Philadelphia Eagles- Actual Pick: Browns (from Eagles) select Alex Mack.
2009 Redraft- The Buccaneers (from Philadelphia) select defensive tackle, Terrance Knighton, who led all rookie defensive linemen with 45 total tackles.

22. Minnesota Vikings- Actual Pick: Percy Harvin.
2009 Redraft- Minnesota's Redraft strategy remains consistent by drafting Colts' slot-sensation, Austin Collie. Collie tied Harvin for top rookie receiver honors with 60 receptions in 2009.

23. New England Patriots- Actual Pick: Ravens (from Patriots) select Michael Oher.
2009 Redraft- New England passes on the bigger name, Vontae Davis, to draft Derek Cox, an unheralded, talented corner from William and Mary.

24. Atlanta Falcons- Actual Pick: Peria Jerry.
2009 Redraft- Atlanta cashes in on the skilled Illini-cover man Vontae Davis.

25. Miami Dolphins- Actual Pick: Vontae Davis.
2009 Redraft- With Davis already selected, Auburn cornerback Jerraud Powers serves as Miami's Redraft pick.

26. Baltimore Ravens- Actual Pick: Packers (from Ravens through Patriots) Clay Matthews.
2009 Redraft- Baltimore drafts offensive tackle Jason Smith, hoping the Baylor behemoth eventually emerges from injury to bolster the Ravens' vaunted rushing attack.

27. Indianapolis Colts- Actual Pick: Donald Brown.
2009 Redraft- Indianapolis drafts Chris Wells after Beanie's superior rookie season.

28. Philadelphia Eagles- Actual Pick: Bills (from Panthers through Eagles) Eric Wood.
2009 Redraft- Philadelphia selects running back Lesean McCoy a round earlier, after a promising rookie season as an Eagle.

29. New York Giants- Actual Pick: Hakeem Nicks.
2009 Redraft- With Nicks off the board, New York drafts "Mississippi-missile" Mike Wallace to fill the team's need for an explosive deep threat. Wallace amassed 6 touchdowns and averaged 19.4 yards per catch.

30. Tennessee Titans- Actual Pick: Kenny Britt.
2009 Redraft- Kenny Britt's solid rookie season (42 receptions, 701 yards) warrants a repeat selection.

31. Arizona Cardinals- Actual Pick: Chris Wells.
2009 Redraft- Arizona improves depth in the secondary, by picking UConn corner, Darius Butler.

32.Pittsburgh Steelers- Actual Pick: Evander Hood.
2009 Redraft- Pittsburgh drafts offensive tackle Sebastian Vollmer to aid Big Ben's protection.

Reference: All stats and drafts results as reflected on NFL.com as of February 18, 2010.