2009 Mock NFL Draft: 2.0
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Ending (January 27/09)
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Total Pro Sports - Introducing the Total Pro Sports Mock Draft, version 2.0, featuring rounds one AND two! 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 scouting reports on each first round prospect, 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 "measurable" 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.
2009 Mock NFL Draft: 2.0 Biggest Movers and Shakers
The biggest movers in the were the 2009 Mock NFL Draft: 2.0 Michael Crabtree (Rams), Mark Sanchez (Seahawks), Peria Jerry (Broncos), Percy Harvin (Jets), Alex Mack (Lions), Josh Freeman (Vikings), Aaronn Maybin (Patriots).
The Biggest shakers in the were the 2009 Mock NFL Draft: 2.0 were the Michael Oher (49ers), Brian Cushing (Ravens), Chris Wells (Colts), James Laurinaitis (Eagles), Duke Robinson (Rnd 2) (Lions), DJ Moore (Rnd 2) (Bills).
Leave your comments or questions below and share your thoughts with us, as well as other NFL fans around the globe. Let's talk talent!
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 is used only in the first round)
Lets take a look at the 2009 Mock NFL Draft: 2.0
Round 1
Round 2
| Pos | Team | Player | Comments | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 |  |
Duke Robinson, Oklahoma, G | Detroit completes an awesome task with its first three picks, selecting the best tackle, center, and guard in the draft. With their right tackle selected in round one last year, Detroit may have the best O-line in football within two years. | 13 |
| 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 |  |
Eric Wood, Louisville, C/G | Mike Mayock, of NFL Network fame, has Wood rated as his top center in this draft. I'm not THAT high on him, but I do see excellent value at number 38. Again, Cincinnati opts to protect their ailing QB. | - |
| 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 |  |
Phil Loadholt, Oklahoma, OT | What a great O-line name! It tells a true story here, this guy IS a load at 6'8", 343 lbs. He is why Jacksonville is able to take Jenkins in round one. He has some technique issues, but is an awesome talent. | - |
| 41 |  |
Tyson Jackson, LSU, DE | Going to the 3-4 requires new personnel, and Jackson is the best pure 3-4 end in this draft at 290 lbs. | - |
| 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 |  |
DJ Moore, Vanderbilt, CB | The run on corners over the last several years has left many rosters full of them, causing Moore and others to slide. Make no mistake, he is a first round talent no matter where he is drafted. | 21 |
| 44 |  |
Robert Ayers, Tennessee, DE | Ayers is a versatile and physical player who is strong enough to play end in the 3-4, and quick enough to play in the 4-3. Denver may go to the 3-4 as early as this season. Ayers is a good fit either way. | - |
| 45 |  |
Andy Levitre, Oregon State, G | Trade From Washington: 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. | - |
| 46 |  |
Jared Cook, South Carolina, TE | Trade From New Orleans: The Giants finally fill the void left by Jeremy Shockey. Cook is an excellent receiver and capable blocker, but will need to add 15-20 lbs to be able to play every down. By 2010, New York will be thrilled. | - |
| 47 |  |
Paul Kruger, Utah, DE | Would have gone in the first round, had he stayed in school another year. Houston will put him opposite Mario Williams creating a frightening pass rush. | - |
| 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 |  |
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 and consistency. | - |
| 50 |  |
Herman Johnson, LSU, G | A mammoth guard at over 380 lbs! He should start on day one, bringing the "Bear" back to Chicago's running game. | - |
| 51 |  |
Derrick Williams, Penn State, WR | He is a play maker down field, and an excellent punt/kick returner. Williams is very fast with excellent quickness. Not many opportunities as a receiver in Penn State's offense, but was still a big play guy. | - |
| 52 |  |
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. | - |
| 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 |  |
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. | - |
| 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 | |
Larry English, Northern Illinois, OLB | 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. | - |
| 58 |  |
Fenuki Tupou, Oregon, OT | Baltimore's deep passing game demands protection. Huge tackle at 335 lbs. His strength and versatility will allow him to play right away at right tackle or guard. | - |
| 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. | - |
| 60 |  |
Donald Brown, Connecticut, RB | Brian Westbrook's best days are behind him, and Brown is a versatile all purpose back out of the same mold. He adds much needed depth at running back. | - |
| 61 | |
Patrick Chung, Oregon, S | Chung helps New York upgrade 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. | - |
| 62 |  |
Jonathan Luigs, Arkansas, C | Kevin Mawae is old and injury prone. Luigs has been a consistent performer in the tough SEC, during his college career. An excellent value at 62 in re-tooling that great Tennessee offensive line. | - |
| 63 |  |
Antoine Caldwell, Alabama, C | A complete technician, who was named First Team All American in 2008 ahead of the rest of this great class of centers. To find a consistent running game, Arizona will need more than good backs. | - |
| 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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Andy Camden…I’ve said it many times: I’d love to be a personnel guy in the NFL, even for a weekend! Seriously though, while I appreciate the kudos, I don’t think the Rams will be ringing my phone off the hook any time soon. What they will do, assuming Andre Smith goes number one, is take Crabtree or trade the pick. It is clear to me, at this point, that there are only two players in the entire draft worthy of being selected in the top two: Smith and Crabtree. With the needs the Rams have, seeing that wideout is not a pressing concern, they will probably be looking to trade down. Philly might just be the team. They need a great receiver, currently hold two first round slots in this draft, and have a history of mortgaging future draft choices. Keep your eyes on that. A deal like that should make you as happy, if not happier than getting Crabtree.
Bonus: The Seahawks will still be screwed!
Kyle…The San Diego situation should be much clearer before the draft. LT will be due his roster bonus before then. With the defensive needs San Diego has, I don’t see them drafting a first round running back while LT is still on the roster, but I could be wrong. Again, there are some quality backs that they should have a shot at in round two AND three, if they want to limit his carries.
My gut on Moreno has been that he will go at or below number 12, because someone will try to trade up in front of Denver. In my next mock draft, expect some shocking changes because all the combine information will be in, and Moreno might end up as early as six to Cincinatti. By then, most of the scouts and GM’s will know what I know…that HE IS AWESOME, but we’ll see. If he is still on the board when Houston is on the clock, they should get EXCELLENT trade value for thier pick.
I see Cushing, Johnson, Kruger, English, Maybin, and even Everett Brown in the same category. They are all talented but incomplete players with glaring weaknesses that pose risk. I wouldn’t draft any of them before 20, based on film, and only two of them in the first round at all (Johnson and Brown). I’m in love with Orakpo and, like most, I think Curry is a superstar in waiting. If you can’t get one of those two guys, and you aren’t interested in Maualuga, TRADE down, and still get your guy. The Baltimore deal would work perfectly for you, assuming you could get a first rounder next year. That’s a long way to move without getting two first round picks.
Of course, you could just take Maclin and score 35 points per game. You wouldn’t even need a defense if you could do that. I know, I know…I’ll back off.
one more question,
the safety position is a big need in H-town, you have Moore dropping to 25 and not another one going until Dallas picks up Delmas midway through the second. i know this isn’t the strongest draft at this position but do you see either of these players making any headway in the draft.
for example i was looking at walterfootball.com and they had Delmas going 28 to philly.
is millen back in det. or what ? 3 OL in the first 3 picks that high is millenesque stupidity . right side OL and C can be had throughout the middle rounds of the draft and won’t warrant the costs asssociated with top 50 selections .
threecubed…I know linemen can be gotten in the later rounds. Detroit’s offense is full of them. If you want the same results, don’t change anything!
Kyle…Delmas is turning a lot of heads, including mine. His size is the lingering question mark for me, in terms of being selected in round one. I have him graded as an early second round prospect, but I will reserve final judgement until after the combine. He was much improved in ‘08, and had an awesome Senior Bowl week–a fast riser for sure.
Moore is heading in the opposite direction, regressing somewhat in ‘08, and did not impress during Senior Bowl week. He is full of great tangibles, but will probably be out of round one by my next mock draft. Again, I would like to see how he competes at the combine.
I respect the walter football site, but I disagree with them on the 28th pick. Brian Dawkins may be a little on the “senior” side, but he is coming off a pro bowl year and has one to two more good years left. Also, the Eagles drafted FS, Quintin Demps last year. If they were in the market, they would probably be targeting a strong safty, which Delmas is not. Patrick Chung would be their pick in round two, if he’s available and Donald Brown (RB) is gone. Chung is the best pure strong safety in this draft, which is a much more pressing need for Philly than free safety.
There are no first round lock safties this year, and really weren’t last year either, even though one was selected late in round one. At this point, no team should be targeting a safety in round one, now that Moore has slid.
While we’re on the subject…Watch how high Taylor Mays goes NEXT year (USC). He is the freakiest athlete I’ve ever seen at safety. Top ten lock!
agreed about Mays the guy is freakish athlete and, being a DB. Al Davis would fall all over this guy at 7 if he had come out this year… probably why he didn’t now that i think of it.
Are you serious? Are you a Matt Millen fan, a Packers fan, Bears fan, a vikings fan? Must be to even think the Lions are going to take three linemen with there first three picks. One of the worst mock drafts I have ever seen. You have them passing on two of the best LB’s in this draft and the Best CB in this draft for OL’s? OL’s they can get later in the draft. Come on.. Do some homework before you post.
Are all you Lions fans the same or what? I’ll tell you what, let me change the draft for you. I’ll have Detroit takes Stafford number one (bust). Aaron Maybin number twenty (bust), and Sen’Derrick Marks number thirty-three (bust). That should make the Lions fans cheer for a while, until Stafford breaks his leg behind that sad, SAD, SAAADDD o-line, and Detroit finds out that Maybin, at 240 lbs, is unable to shake blocks at this level, and Marks is an underachiever who will never realize his potential. Back to the number one pick next year, for the Lions to ignore the obvious yet again. The linemen I have Detroit taking are safer picks than any of the other players available at those spots. When was the last time Detroit was the best at anything. If they pick these guys, by 2010, they will have the BEST o-line in the league. Do you want to win, or do you want to do what is popular? Unfortunately, you can’t have both.
Do you think the Colts we go for an LB in round 3? Which LBs might be around at that time?
Canadian Colts…In the Colts defense, speed is SOOO important, and the type of linebacker they typically draft is a smaller, faster guy, that can be gotten in the later rounds, so I’d be surprised if they used a number three on a LB. If this draft pans out close to the way I’ve projected it, then Evander Hood in round two will be their guy, as good DT’s are tougher to get later on. In round three, if they were looking for a LB, they could target Tyrone McKenzie from South Florida. He’s a sub 4.6 guy and has decent size. Another possibility is Marcus Freeman from Ohio State. The Colts love those big ten guys, and Freeman gives them versatility, which they demand from thier linebackers. Freeman would be my choice, if we were looking linebacker in round three. A lot depends on who is available to them in the first two rounds. This might be the year that they take one earlier, depending on who slides to them at 27, but most linebackers that go in round one are pass rusher types. As you know, the Colts don’t blitz often, so a pass rushing LB would be a waste in their defense.
This is a good draft for the Colts to improve, however, because it is deep in the areas they need to address (interior o-line, interior d-line, and linebacker). Of course, if Wells actually is there at 27, they could not pass him up. We’ll have to see how it all plays out.
Jags:The best corner in the draft–period. This is the logical choice for a team that has to deal with Reggie Wayne and Andre Johnson twice a year.
What about the left tackle that has to face Freeney, Mario Williams and Vanden Bosch twice a year? A 350 pound second round right tackle prospect? The Jags would be much better off with Oher and DJ Moore or Zo Smith. And until they have a left tackle on roster at all, I can’t see them passing on a quality guy in first.
bryan…I feel your pain. Unfortunately, as you will see in April, Michael Oher is sliding down draft boards, and doesn’t figure to go until the teens or later. As you know, the other three are gone by the time the Jags pick. I would have had the Jags select either of the two Smiths or Monroe, had any of them been there at eight. Oher is NOT WORTH A #8 OVERALL SELECTION. Malcolm Jenkins is, however. They will not reach simply to fill a need! No team that likes to win acts so desperately. Loadholt could play immediately at right tackle, and could eventually become a left tackle. He has developed some bad habbits in college, due to the shotgun system he constantly blocked out of, but with some NFL coaching and experience, he could develop into a very nice NFL left tackle.
By the way, on the right side you have to deal with (twice per year) Robert Mathis, Javon Kearse, and whoever Houston drafts HIGH to play opposite Mario Williams. Don’t fool yourself. You need a right tackle too. Your left tackle, Khalif Barnes is better there than Tony Pashos(?) is on the right side. An ideal situation would be to trade up in the draft to get one of the “big three”, allowing Barnes to move to the right side.
The only thing I can do to help you is to suggest that you call Jacksonville and ask them to trade up, if you feel it’s THAT big of a need. Keep your chin up. There’s always free agency. Best of luck!
Let me have my retort to your are all Lions fans the same. First of all I am not a LIons fan I am a former scout who is now a writer. I look at a lot of mock draft sites so I can come up with ideas for articles pertaining to the draft. Now the fact that in a salary cap league you have the Lions drafting a center, who I agree is very talented, who has a center they just signed to a large contract extension a year ago shows you have not done your homework. So, instead of sarcasm lets take a look at possible picks. Monroe or Smith for the first pick. Laurentis, Malaluga, Cushing. for there second pick in the first round. All fill pressing needs and not salary cap complications. Or do you think that Paris Lenon is a legit starter in the NFL. In the second round Kruger or Moore will fit the bill. They will not take a guard all thou they need one, because they have two guards under contract and if they want a guard they will look to the third round where they have two picks.
Now just because you say that some is going to be a bust doesn’t mean that he will. Unless you are at the combines or view hours of film and interview people then you are making assumptions without knowledge.
Thank you for allowing me to retort your comments.
Matt…The great thing for you about this situation is that you can say whatever you want about your credentials, and there is absolutely no way I can prove you wrong. I guess we’ll all just have to take it at face value that you are a “former scout”. As far as being a writer…hey, welcome to the club! Going forward, I suggest that we leave our resumes out of it.
I’ll make a deal with you. If I can systematically tear your argument to shreds, will you then rest this ridiculous case? No? I didn’t think so. I can only assume then, that no matter what I say, you will not be dissuaded, right?
Well, what the heck…Let’s discuss this charge that I’ve not done my homework–specifically that I have the Lions taking Alex Mack. First of all Mack is an EXTREMELY versatile interior lineman who can, AND HAS, played all three spots between the tackles. If you had done YOUR homework, you would have to concede that versatility and/or dominance is what gets and interior lineman drafted in round one. Mack is both! NEXT
I can’t believe that I’m going to have to respond to the “contract extension” argument that you posed, but…being a former scout, you should have the access and opportunity to ask SCORES of players what kind of security that provides. You can start with the notable case of Shaun Alexander a couple years ago, in Seattle. NEXT
Monroe or Smith…I agree, surprisingly enough. I have Smith ahead of Monroe, at this point, but all the information is not in. We’ll see there. At number 20, I don’t see how you could justify taking a linebacker at all. The Lions spent a HIGH first rounder on Sims (strong side) a few years ago, and drafted Jordan Dizon last year in the second round to play the middle. Unless you’re suggesting that ANY team should spend a number one draft choice on a weak side linebacker, I think YOU should re-evaluate your reasoning. If Maualuga were available, he would be worth taking as a substantial upgrade in the middle, allowing them to also upgrade the Will by moving Dizon over. Unfortunately, Maualuga will not be there! I would have had them take a defensive player at 20, if there were any VALUE corners, ends, or tackles available. There simply is not. Being familiar with the cap, you must understand why value is so important. NEXT
I will concede that if Detroit lands a versatile interior lineman at 20, they will most likely not select O-line again in round two. Again, I saw value by selecting Robinson with the 33rd pick, but failed to recognize (initially) how they could move their existing guys around to upgrade at least one of the guard spots. That was not from lack of preparation. It was merely an oversight. This draft took me a few hours. An NFL GM has months to prepare. My bad. Chances are extremely good that Robinson won’t be there anyway because he is such a talented prospect. I agree that Kruger or Moore would be strongly considered at the top of round two, and my updated mock (after the combine) should reflect something similar.
The only assumptions I make is which teams will select these players. Every team has their own philosophy on how to draft players. Some favor need over best player available, for example. Some weigh value over need. Some draft system specific guys, while others love the measurables. I can’t predict exactly how the draft will go. No one can. What I do have plenty of knowledge about, sir, is how to evaluate talent. I’m not going to get into my resume, but YOU are the one making assumptions about my background and experience without having any knowledge of it.
Thank YOU for allowing me to retort your comments.
There’s no way Detroit uses their first 3 picks for the O-Line. Coach Schwartz has already expressed his feelings about being able to work with Backus and Cherilus. The defense is too much in need of so many positions that I am led to believe that they will use only one of their first 3 picks on an O-Line pick.
Chris…at this point, I’m inclined to agree with you. They need a legit PREMIERE left tackle, allowing Backus to move inside or to the right tackle spot. Cherilus could stay put or move inside, depending on what happens with Backus. Even if they are happy with their center, it is clear to me that they need a dominant and versatile interior lineman as well. For a team that literally needs everything, the possibilities are endless, and value will play a key role as to who they select when. The Lions are not short on drama during draft season. We’ll see what happens.
As a Lions fan, I understand how over-due the improving of the O-Line is… Thus, I understand why you would put the first 3 selections as O-Line. Unfortunately I see the Lions taking Stafford (when I personally think Sanchez is better), and probably an ILB with the 1b pick.
In my fantasy world, I would hope that Detroit would trade a 2nd and a 3rd round pick to New England for Matt Cassel, but unfortunately with Scott Pioli in KC I can see him moving there.
Should be an interesting draft, but I’m really concerned about being pro-active in the free agency this year… This could make it an easier draft to conduct.
Nice to see a 2nd round added. Good touch.
If things unfold for Detroit as you believe, I will drink a very cold Stella Artois to your good health.
Over all good draft I hope that the Lions do draft for need and take 3 ol for the future..They can get d help in the later rounds no big names but an upgrade over what they have now..Next year draft d and in a couple of years a contender unless all the top draft picks refuse to play in big D ala Eli Manning the cry baby. It makes a lot of sence to concentrate on one side of the ball first..O linemen take a couple of years to gel and reach their potential so I think its a no brainer for the Lions.I also don’t see raiders drafting Monroe Big Al loves his speed burners so for a curve ball Percy taken here..Does Al Davis have a thing for wide receivers running routes in shorts???Speed,Speed Speed is what makes Al Davis HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
florida ted…I agree with you on the Lions 100% but, as you will see in my updated mock draft (3.0), they will likely not do what I have suggested. With a new defensive coach, I now see them focusing on defense with two of the top three. I don’t think it is the right thing to do, but I think it is the easy thing to do for them, and will draw less media and fan backlash.
The truth is that Detroit needs help at every position, and no strategy should fail, assuming they choose good football players.
Al Davis’s speed fetish is well chronicled, but he will find speed in round two. He won’t find a franchise tackle in round two. We’ll have to see. Thanks for your comments!
As for the lions: 1) There will be many QB’s with great potential to take in 2010, they should wait until next year 2) As for taking all OL’s with 1st 3 picks – it probably won’t happen but they need to beef up both lines and there will not be as many highly graded OTs coming out next year, 3) there are only 3-4 D-line & LB’s in the 1st rd that fit 4-3. If the lions can get them fine but they must take the best available and it could be O-linemen. 4) Detroit has plenty of room under the cap to keep all of the OL’s