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2009 NFL Mock Draft: 3.0
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Updated (Feb 9th, 2009)
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It is our intention to add more, more, MORE to this section as the draft approaches, making TPS your one stop shop for draft analysis. Expect round three after the scouting combine!
We will also be adding detailed and completely independent player comparisons on several of the first round hopefuls, in the coming weeks, giving you a better understanding of what NFL scouts are looking for while detailing the factors involved in player selection. Changing team needs, player workout results, in-depth film study, character assessments, and all the other “measurables” play significant roles in where players are drafted. As new information becomes available, watch as players move up or down the draft board, possibly landing on your favorite team’s roster.
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Best Case – Refers to a player’s “up-side”. My view of what a player is likely to become in the NFL, in terms of production or equivalent talent, assuming that he reaches his full potential.
Worst Case – Refers to a player’s “down-side” or “bust” potential. If you find a great NFL player’s name used to describe a draftee’s worst case scenario, then I am not concerned about a bust possibility, as is the case with Knowshon Moreno.
(Best Case/Worst Case are used only in the first round)
Lets take a look at the 2009 Mock NFL Draft: 3.0
Round 1
Round 2
| Pos | Team | Player | Comments | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 |  |
Paul Kruger, Utah, DE | Detroit looks to improve their pass rush with sack specialist, Kruger. New defensive coach gets his wish, and takes care of the defense with two of the first three picks. |  14 |
| 34 |  |
Max Unger, Oregon, C/G | Excellent value here. Unger projects well as a center or guard in the NFL, and will help to protect a developing young quarterback. | - |
| 35 |  |
William Beatty, Connecticut, OT | They pass on an OT in round one to take the best player in the draft and still manage to land a first round tackle at the top of round two. Beatty will play on the right side until Orlando Pace retires. | - |
| 36 |  |
Hakeem Nicks, North Carolina, WR | Unable to select Crabtree, the Seahawks nab the best receiver on the board in round two. Nicks has great hands and good size, and will be an outstanding possession receiver at the very least. Not a burner, but productive. | - |
| 37 |  |
Shonn Greene, Iowa, RB | Greene will be a productive runner right away in the NFL. He has awesome balance and vision while displaying tremendous power. A younger version of the man he will replace (Jamal Lewis). | - |
| 38 |  |
Duke Robinson, Oklahoma, G | A beast of a run blocker to cement immediate success for Knowshon Moreno. Robinson is the steal of the draft, to this point. |  5 |
| 39 |  |
Louis Murphy, Florida, WR | In my opinion, a better wide receiver than his Florida teammate, Percy Harvin. He has the great speed Al Davis loves and is a more polished route runner. Harvin may be better in the open field, but Murphy will be a solid option for Jamarcus Russell down field. | - |
| 40 |  |
Alphonso Smith, Wake Forrest, CB | Excellent value here, as Smith’s height (5’8″) keeps him out of the first round. He has all the speed and quickness of a top NFL DB, but will be a better “ball hawk” than most. Set ACC career record for INTs. | 14 |
| 41 |  |
Tyson Jackson, LSU, DE | Tremendous value here. Going to the 3-4 requires new personnel, and Jackson is the best pure 3-4 end in this draft at 290 lbs. He could easily go in the mid first round. | - |
| 42 |  |
Clint Sintim, Virginia, OLB | No need to reach in round one when guys like Sintim are waiting in round two. He is a versatile and athletic linebacker who should add pressure off the edge all day long. | - |
| 43 |  |
Louis Delmas, Western Michigan, S | A little undersized at 200 lbs MAXIMUM, but very good ball skills and a punishing tackler. Needs to bulk up a bit, but there’s some Bob Sanders in there for sure. | 9 |
| 44 |  |
Ron Brace, Boston College, DT | The second best nose tackle in the draft. A need pick for the new 3-4 system in Denver. | 21 |
| 45 |  |
Larry English, Northern Illinois, OLB | Trade From Washington: Excellent pass rusher with a huge upside. First round talent, small school competition. English will play opposite Joey Porter in Miami’s 3-4, making both spots more productive. | 12 |
| 46 |  |
Chase Coffman, Missouri, TE | Trade From New Orleans: The Giants finally fill the void left by Jeremy Shockey. Coffman is the best receiving TE in the draft, in my opinion. Lack of experience as a blocker, and lack of ideal speed has him sliding out of round one. He will be tremendous in the red-zone. | 22 |
| 47 |  |
Robert Ayers, Tennessee, DE | A large physical end who played well in the Senior Bowl. He will be equally good against the run as in pass rush situations. | 3 |
| 48 |  |
Victor Harris, Virginia Tech, CB | Trade From San Diego: “Macho” Harris is that, a very physical play maker with excellent ball skills. He is a step slow, by draft standards, dropping him into the second round. Great player regardless. | - |
| 49 |  |
Darius Butler, Connecticut, CB | Butler is an interesting player with a few question marks, but may rise quickly with an excellent combine. The Jets have serious issues in the secondary, and Butler will help solidify the pass defense with his 4.35 speed. | 16 |
| 50 |  |
Phil Loadholt, Oklahoma, OT | A mammoth tackle at over 340 lbs! He should start on the right side, opposite Chris Williams, from day one, bringing the “Bear” back to Chicago’s running game. | 10 |
| 51 |  |
Donald Brown, Connecticut, RB | A versatile every down back, out of the Matt Forte mold, Brown will compete for the starting RB position in training camp, and will add much needed depth at worst. | 9 |
| 52 |  |
Patrick Chung, Oregon, S | Chung helps Dallas replace Roy Williams at the strong safety position by adding a big hitter in run support. Chung also displayed excellent range in the secondary, en route to earning All Pac-10 honors in 2008. | 9 |
| 53 |  |
Sen’Derrick Marks, Auburn, DT | Extremely high value pick. Marks would have been a high first rounder had he stayed in school one more year. Some “motor” issues, but lots of ability. | - |
| 54 |  |
Juaquin Iglesias, Oklahoma, WR | A very technically sound receiver. He makes all the catches he’s supposed to make, though not many tough ones. Not a great upside, but will be very productive right away, adding youth, consistency, and RAC yards. | 5 |
| 55 | |
Troy Kropog, Tulane, OT | Durable and athletic technician. Kropog has been the model of consistency at Tulane, and could start at right tackle for New England in 2009. Lack of competition in Conf. USA keeps him out of round one. | - |
| 56 |  |
Clay Matthews, USC, OLB | Keith Brooking is 175 years old! Matthews is built out of the same mold. Versatile player who can play any of the three LB spots in the Falcons’ 4-3. | - |
| 57 | |
Andy Levitre, Oregon State, G | Some have him rated ahead of Duke Robinson as the top guard in the draft. He will join Jake Long on the left side in Miami. Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams couldn’t be happier. | 12 |
| 58 |  |
Derrick Willimas, Penn State, WR | Baltimore’s deep passing game requires speed, and Derrick Mason is past his prime. Williams should work in as a slot receiver and punt returner right away, eventually becoming a solid #2 receiver. | 7 |
| 59 |  |
Evander Hood, Missouri, DT | The Colts have to get stronger at the point of attack, on both sides of the ball. Hood is always in the backfield, and will improve that porous run defense. Hood may rise with an impressive combine. | - |
| 60 |  |
Rashad Johnson, Alabama, S | Brian Dawkins is not getting any younger, and Johnson is a fast riser with all the intangibles. His football instincts are tremendous, and his ball skills are equally impressive. | 5 |
| 61 | |
Tyrone McKenzie, South Florida, OLB | McKenzie brings much needed speed to the Giants corps of slow linebackers. He is a stout 6’1″, 245lbs, and will bring the required amount of phyisicality to the Giant D. | 4 |
| 62 |  |
Jonathan Luigs, Arkansas, C | Kevin Mawae is old and injury prone. Luigs has been a consistent performer in the tough SEC, during his ccollege career. An excellent value at 62 in re-tooling that great Tennessee offensive line. | - |
| 63 |  |
Herman Johnson, LSU, G | A 380 lb monster guard! To find a consistent running game, Arizona will need more than good backs. | 13 |
| 64 |  |
Mike Mickens, Cincinnati, CB | A physical corner in press coverage, Mickens was a four year starter for Cincinnati. At roughly 6’0″, 190 lbs, he has an excellent frame and should add weight. Injury concerns have caused his slide into the late second round. | - |
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