2009 NFL Mock Draft
Last Updated: April 25, 2008
The 2009 NFL Draft is a long way away, but it is fun to place guys in those "Here's how it might go" situations. Here is an early look, made prior to the 2008 NFL Draft.
Some big decisions that tilted toward returning to school include two great defenders at Ohio State: CB Malcolm Jenkins and LB James Laurinaitis. Both would have been first round picks in 2008, and they look strong for 2009.
The QB battle will be interesting, but Louisville QB Hunter Cantwell is an early favorite of those who are 2009 prospects, while Florida QB Tim Tebow will be in the mix if he leaves school early. As per Draft King policy, this is put together under the presumption that all underclassmen will declare early.
Chris "Beanie" Wells from Ohio State is a favorite to be the top RB taken if he declares for the 2009 Draft. With so many junior running backs coming out early for the 2008 Draft, next year might be an overall down year for the position. Looking to rising junior RBs who may consider entry entry in the 2009 Draft include Ohio State's Chris Wells, Clemson's C.J. Spiller (who is lightning fast), and Wisconsin's P.J Hill.
Remember the name Darrius Heyward-Bey. The Maryland WR was timed running a 4.38 40 even *before* going into college. He's 6'2" 205, and he has all the makings of a future star in the NFL.
USF DE George Selvie is a redshirt sophomore who technically could have entered the 2008 Draft. He is the first-ever sophomore to ever be named Big East Defensive Player of the Year. He is super-quick off the line and has NFL-level size for the defensive end spot.
The Ron Zook recruiting train at Illinois is going to be bringing NFL quality players to the station soon. That includes lightning-quick cornerback Vontae Davis, who is the brother of San Francisco 49ers tight end (and former top ten pick) Vernon Davis. Davis doesn't fear contact (as evidenced by the concussion he sustained in November), and he had a streak of three straight games with fourth quarter interceptions this season. At 6'0" 190, Davis doesn't have his older brother's size, but he does share his ability to make big plays at clutch times.
2009 NFL Mock Draft
1. Kansas City Chiefs - Tim Tebow, QB, Florida *
2. Atlanta Falcons - George Selvie, DE, USF *
3. Miami Dolphins - Malcolm Jenkins, CB, Ohio State
4. Oakland Raiders - Fili Moala, DT, USC
5. San Francisco 49ers - Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Maryland *
6. Baltimore Ravens - Rey Maualuga, ILB, USC
7. New York Jets - James Laurinaitis, ILB, Ohio State
8. Buffalo Bills - Reggie Smith, CB, Oklahoma
9. Detroit Lions - Tyson Jackson, DE, LSU
10. St. Louis Rams - Max Unger, OT, Oregon
11. Carolina Panthers - Hunter Cantwell, QB, Louisville
12. Houston Texans - Chris Wells, RB, Ohio State *
13. Arizona Cardinals - Brian Cushing, OLB, USC
14. Cincinnati Bengals - Eben Britton, OT, Arizona *
15. Washington Redskins - Sean Lee, OLB, Penn State
16. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson *
17. Cleveland Browns - P.J. Hill, RB, Wisconsin *
18. Tennessee Titans - Brandon Spikes, ILB, Florida *
19. New Orleans Saints - Gerald McRath, OLB, Southern Miss *
20. Minnesota Vikings - Demetrius Byrd, WR, LSU
21. Chicago Bears - Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois *
22. Denver Broncos - Nic Harris, FS, Oklahoma
23. Seattle Seahawks - Travis Beckum, TE, Wisconsin
24. Philadelphia Eagles - Percy Harvin, WR, Florida *
25. New York Giants - Andre Smith, OT, Alabama *
26. Pittsburgh Steelers - Andrew Gardner, OT, Georgia Tech
27. Green Bay Packers - Matthew Stafford, QB, Georgia *
28. Jacksonville Jaguars - Michael Johnson, DE, Georgia Tech
29. San Diego Chargers - Arian Foster, RB, Tennessee
30. Indianapolis Colts - Demonte' Bolden, DT, Tennessee
31. Dallas Cowboys - Darry Beckwith, ILB, LSU
32. New England Patriots - Duke Robinson, OG, Oklahoma
* indicates player with NCAA eligibility for 2009 who may opt to enter the 2009 NFL Draft
° indicates player with NCAA eligibility for 2009 who has either declared for the 2009 NFL Draft or who has signed with an agent
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