Team	Pick	Position	DQI*
1	Detroit Lions	Matthew Stafford (JR) 6'3" 235 lbs	QB Georgia	1.874
The Lions need a franchise QB to build around. Georgia QB Stafford has a cannon, and has the look of the prototypical NFL quarterback. Stafford would be able to deliver the ball to Calvin Johnson from anywhere on the field. Stafford is not a perfect candidate though as he occasionally disappears from the game or makes a serious mental lapse which costs his team. The Lions can afford to work with him on his shortcomings and could build a great offense around Stafford and Calvin Johnson. Other Possibilities: OT Jason Smith, OT Eugene Monroe, LB Aaron Curry
2	St. Louis Rams	Jason Smith 6'5" 305 lbs	OT Baylor	2.055
Jason Smith is the most physical of the tackles, he may not quite be as good as Monroe has the potential to be, but he does not have the physical problems that Monroe does. He has three years of starting experience at tackle for Baylor after starting his collegiate career as a TE. Jason excelled at the combine, he did 33 reps on the bench, had a 24" vertical jump, an 8' broad jump, ran a 7.53 3-cone drill and a 4.69 20yd shuttle. We think he is overrated here and that Monroe would be the better pick, but the computer says its Smith for now. Other Possibilities: OT Eugene Monroe, OT Andre Smith, QB Matt Stafford
3	Kansas City Chiefs	Aaron Curry 6'3" 246 lbs	LB Wake Forest	2.057
What is 6'3", 254 pounds, runs a 4.55 forty, has a 37" vertical, a 10'4" broad and has no character issues? This year's safest all-around draft pick. Aaron Curry is the closest thing to a sure thing in any NFL draft and you can bet if he falls to the Chiefs they will be rushing to get to the podium. They will try to trade down if Curry is gone. The Chiefs coaches come from a system with two great wide receivers though, so Crabtree cannot be completely overlooked here either. The good thing for the Chiefs is they need help everywhere except quarterback so they really cant go wrong in this spot. Other Possibilities: DE Brian Orapko, OT Jason Smith, OT Eugene Monroe, WR Mike Crabtree
4	Seattle Seahawks	Eugene Monroe 6' 5" 309 lbs	OT Virginia	2.375
Monroe has great feet, but doesn't stay on his blocks as long as Jason Smith. He also has the knee issues to worry about. At 6’ 5” and 309 pounds, Monroe has ideal size for the position, moves well, and has the intelligence that everyone is after in a LOT. Monroe is getting better every year still at this point so his upside is almost unlimited. Other Possibilities: DE Brian Orapko, OT Jason Smith, WR Mike Crabtree, QB Mark Sanchez
5	Cleveland Browns	Mike Crabtree (So) 6'3" 214 lbs	WR Texas Tech	2.389
Crabtree is by far the best WR in this draft. Crabtree is a game changer and a tremendous value at this spot. He has the size, the athleticism, the body control, and good enough speed to make plays in the NFL those who think his success is due to Tech's system will be shutting up come the season. Other Possibilities: LB Aaron Curry, CB Malcolm Jenkins, DE Brian Orakpo
6	Cincinnati Bengals	Andre Smith 6'4" 325 lbs	OT Alabama	2.391
Andre is huge, yet he is athletic as can be. He shuts down everyone pretty much and although he does not show up the best under the pressure of the combine, however when he plays, you cannot miss him. With his size, he may get converted to guard and would be probably the best guard in the NFL. Other Possibilities: LB Aaron Curry, WR Mike Crabtree, CB Malcolm Jenkins, DT B.J. Raji
7	Oakland Raiders	Jeremy Maclin (So) 6'1" 200lbs	WR Missouri	2.447
Al Davis loves speed and Maclin provides speed to burn, he is electrifying and is a perfect fit for the Raiders vertical game. Maclin is the most electrifying player in this years draft as he can score every time he touches the ball. Will be an electrifying returner.  Maclin should be the pick if pure speed is what Davis wants, but if Crabtree falls this far it is going to be a tough choice. Other Possibilities: DE Brian Orakpo, WR Michael Crabtree
8	Jacksonville Jaguars	Mark Sanchez (Jr) 6'3" 225 lbs	QB USC	2.688
The Jags pretty much made a WR a necessity here after releasing Matt Jones. But there is no value left at this position and they have a regressing 31 year old quarterback. So we think they are going to grab Sanchez before the 49ers get a chance. The most NFL ready QB coming out running USC's pro style offense. Sanchez can make all the throws and is efficient and accurate, but with just one year of starting experience he is going to need some developmental time. He can be a franchise qb, but maybe not right away. This is a perfect situation and it cant hurt that Jack Del Rio is a USC grad. Other Possibilities: WR Michael Crabtree, WR Jeremy Maclin, DT B.J. Raji, OT Michael Oher
9	Green Bay Packers	Malcolm Jenkins 6'1" 201lbs	DB Ohio State	4.588
Jenkins is like a young Charles Woodson, so what better place than to learn from Woodson and possibly moving Woodson over to safety. He has excellent size, athleticism, and speed and can run with just about any receiver. Great recovery skills. Other Possibilities: CB Vontae Davis, OT Michael Oher
10	San Francisco 49ers	Brian Orakpo 6' 3" 255 lbs	DE Texas	7.801
Most would call Orakpo the best DE in the nation, he may be better suited to be a rush linebacker at the next level. Orakpo makes a lot of plays along and behind the line of scrimmage. Orakpo is not an elite athlete and gets by on his intensity, smarts, and heart. He plays a lot like Jared Allen and may well be that kind of NFL end who is not great against the run, but is a force rushing the passer. Other Possibilities: OT Michael Oher
11	Buffalo Bills	Everette Brown (Jr) 6'4" 252 lbs	DE Florida St.	7.985
The Bills covet Orakpo and hope he falls to them, but Everette Brown is a terror off the edge. Brown explodes off the snap and aggressively gets up the field towards the quarterback. The only knock on him is the old "tweener" label, but in today's NFL the "tweeners" are becoming premier pass rushers. Other Possibilities: DE Aaron Maybin, DE Brian Orapkoi, OT Michael Oher
12	Denver Broncos	B.J. Raji 6'2" 337 lbs	DT (NT) Boston College	9.907
The Broncos are switching to a 3-4 and they have two big needs, a NT to man the middle which we would look at B.J. Raji, or a linebacker to stop the run in Rey Maualuga, we would not be overly surprised with either here. But in this mock we go with Raji. Raji has an incredible burst at the snap and penetrates well. Raji showed incredible strength, speed, and just dominated at the Senior Bowl and at the combine as well. Raji was arguably the most dominant defensive lineman in the country, registering 42 tackles, 16 tackles for loss and eight sacks. Other Possibilities: NT Rey Maualuga, LB Brian Cushing, DE Everette Brown
13	Washington Redskins	Michael Oher 6'4" 309 lbs	OT Mississippi	10.904
Oher had a horrendous combine which really dropped him, but he is almost interchangeable in ability with the other top tackles, but his erratic behavior can be a problem. However he absolutely can dominate the defensive end and will protect your quarterback at any cost. Other Possibilities: OT Andre Smith, DE Tyson Jackson, LB Brian Cushing, DE Everette Brown
14	New Orleans Saints	Brian Cushing 6'3" 243 lbs	LB USC	11.522
After a great Senior Bowl week, this three year USC starter should be a lock. He is a sure tackler who may start out as a first and second down player as he will have to grow his pass coverage skills as he is still a little stiff in coverage. Other Possibilities: LB Clay Matthews, LB Aaron Maybin, CB Vontae Davis
15	Houston Texans	Vontae Davis (Jr) 6'0" 205 lbs	CB Illinois	12.001
Vontae is the younger brother of Vernon Davis and is just as much a freakish athletic specimen. He can make all the plays and run with anyone, but he has a little lack of discipline and can take himself out of position at times, but that can be easily fixed and Davis should make a fine CB for some time. Other Possibilities: RB Chris Wells, RB Knowhson Moreno
16	San Diego Chargers	Rey Maualuga 6'2" 260 lbs	LB USC	12.688
Rey is a force in the middle and puts fear into opposing offenses, he can be something special and you could conceivably build a defense around him. The Chargers linebackers are aging and Rey could be the player to restart with. Other Possibilities: RB Chris Wells, RB Knowhson Moreno
17	New York Jets	Josh Freeman 6'6" 250 lbs	QB Kansas St.	15.025
The Jets need a QB, and Sanchez is not going to fall this far. So they are really stuck with Freeman at this point unless something amazing happens in the remainder of Free Agency.  Freeman will be a good QB, but is not ready to step in and start. Of course last year a lot were saying that about a couple of other quarterbacks. If they get a QB elsewhere, look for them to go WR here. Other Possibilities: QB Mark Sanchez, WR Percy Harvin, WR Darrius Heyward-Bey
18	Denver Broncos (from Chicago)	Clay Matthews 6'3" 240 lbs	LB USC	16.225
With this pick from the Bears, the Broncos get to get well in a hurry. The QB's are gone now, so they will continue to build that defense. After shoring up the line with Raji at 12 they get to go after Matthews here to shore up the linebacking corps. Matthews has a classic linebacker frame with impressive closing speed, and is a quick learner. Matthews should thrive as a pass rusher in a 3-4, but projects well in a 4-3 as well Other Possibilities: QB Josh Freeman, Aaron Maybin, James Laurintis
19	Tampa Bay Bucs	Peria Jerry 6'2" 290 lbs	DT Ole Miss	16.288
Jerry can plug a hole and also can get into the backfield as a disruptor. When you look at Jerry you cant help but think DT as he is built strong and low. Other Possibilities: DE Tyson Jackson, RB Knowshon Moreno, QB Josh Freeman
20	Detroit Lions (from Dallas)	Eben Britton 6'6" 310 lbs	OT Arizona	16.552
Eben Britton has played both offensive tackle positions and brings an exciting combination of speed, wingspan, strength and field intelligence. He has started all 37 games he appeared in at Arizona, lining up at right offensive tackle for the first 24 contests before shifting to left tackle in 2008. Britton can protect the franchises future for years to come. Other Possibilities: DE Tyson Jackson, LB James Laurinatis, DT Jerry Peria
21	Philadelphia Eagles	Chris Wells (Jr) 6'1" 237 lbs	RB Ohio State	17.559
Chris "Beanie" Wells was made to play in Philly. He is a big back, with good hands and is a power zone runner. Tough guy for a tough city. Wells outbenches many of his offensive line teammates. A classic North-South runner and his stiff arms alone can draw gasps from the crowds. The only negative with Wells is a injury history that comes from being maybe a little too tough at times. Other Possibilities: DE Tyson Jackson, RB Knowshon Moreno
22	Minnesota Vikings	Percy Harvin 5'11" 185 lbs	WR Florida	18.022
Harvin has a second gear and attitude similar to former USC standout Reggie Bush and like Bush can be used at multiple positions.  Bush has not looked like the same player since entering the league although he flashes at times, and Harvin's similarities to Bush may hurt his position some. Other Possibilities: OL Eben Britton, CB DJ Moore, CB Darius Butler
23	New England Patriots	Michael Johnson 6'7" 266 lbs	DE Georgia Tech	18.885
At the combine he put up an incredible set of on-field drills and ran faster, was taller and heavier than most people thought, and had a 38" vertical, 28 bench reps, 4.37 short shuttle, and a 10'8" broad jump. This is a big play game changing athlete who is still young enough to get a lot better. Its almost unfair that the Patriots can get a player this good at this draft position, but for some reason the national media (read Mike Mayock) decided that Johnson was going to be this years assassination victim. Other Possibilities: DE Tyson Jackson, DE Aaron Maybin
24	Atlanta Falcons	Evander "Ziggy" Hood 6'3" 300 lbs	DT Missouri	19.011
The entire world had Pettigrew going here, but with the trade for Tony Gonzalez there is no need for a TE this year so the Falcons are free to fix the line. Last year they nearly took Dorsey instead of Ryan, there are even rumors that they may trade this spot FOR Dorsey this year. Although Ziggy lacks the elite explosiveness or strength usually associated with highly rated defensive tackles, he is way more than the sum of his measureables. He plays with passion and will be a serviceable NFL player. Other Possibilities: LB Clay Mathews, DE/LB Aaron Maybin
25	Miami Dolphins	Kenny Britt (Jr) 6'4" 215 lbs	WR Rutgers	21.025
Kenny Britt had an impressive combine and pro day and is quickly moving up boards, he is not a Crabtree, Macklin, or Harvin, but he is definitely in the next tier. Other Possibilities: WR Darrius Heyward-Bey
26	Baltimore Ravens	Darrius Heyward-Bey 6'2" 210 lbs	WR Maryland	22.778
Tremendous straight-line speed and excellent run after the catch ability. DHB really impressed at the combine with an amazing 4.30 forty and a 40" vertical leap that lets him go up after the ball. He could be a game breaker as he gets stronger as long as he keeps his speed. Other Possibilities: DE/LB Aaron Maybin, CB DJ Moore, WR Kenny Britt
27	Indianapolis Colts	Knowshon Moreno (So) 5'11" 208 lbs	RB Georgia	23.225
The Colts have a huge hole at tackle. They also are at a horrendous point in the draft, they need a receiver and Defensive line help, there is just not any first round talent left in this scenario. They go with the best available player here, in Knowshown Moreno. Moreno looks and plays smaller than his listed size so he may just be a change of pace back at the next level
28	Buffalo Bills (from Eagles via Carolina)	Brandon Pettigrew 6'5" 265 lbs	TE Oklahoma St.	25.224
Pettigrew doesnt fall far as the Bills absolutely covet him. Bills fans wanted Tony Gonzalez, but will be very happy with Pettigrew Other Possibilities: DE Everette Brown, DE Michael Johnson
29	New York Giants	Hakeem Nicks (Jr) 6'1" 210 lbs	WR North Carolina	25.885
The Giants need to add some talent at the WR spot. Nicks has excellent hands and will catch anything in his vicinity. He isnt a speedster, or any other standouts, what stands out is his overall play. Very much like Plaxico in that regard. He will be a productive player and is a nice fit for the G-men
30	Tennessee Titans	Alphonso Smith 5'9" 190 lbs	CB Wake Forest	25.886
Alphonso is quick, has great instincts, can catch the ball very effectively and is rarely caught out of position. The one problem is his size. He is only 5-9 and 190 pounds but he has done nothing but provide results in his career.
31	Arizona Cardinals	James Laurinaitis 6'3" 240 lbs	LB Ohio State	27.552
This may be the steal of the draft as it is a deep draft at LB and Laurinaitis would have been a top ten last year and after a 121 tackle 4 sack and 2 interception season, he seems to have fallen off the radar for some reason. He will be an impact player in the NFL. He is just a natural on the field.
32	Pittsburgh Steelers	Alex Mack 6'4" 316 lbs	OL California	28.555
Mack is a center but can also play guard. Mack is a physical lineman that can dominate at the point of attack and plays both positions very well. Other Possibilities: OL Max Unger

Dropped out of first round:

Max Unger
6'4" 309 lbs
OL
Oregon

We don't list a line position for Unger because he can play all of them. 2 full seasons at left tackle and 2 seasons at center in college so guard is no problem either. He mauls opposing linemen and no one really can get past him. He may actually be a better tackle than center because he doesn't quite have the base against big NT and DT's.

2009 NFL Mock Draft Version 1.0
2009 NFL DQI Computerized Mock Draft Version 2.0

1.000-7.500      -  Star NFL player or a cant miss prospect
7.501-15.000    -  Very good NFL career with possibility of developing into a star.  Very small chance of a bust
15.001-22.500  -  Could develop but player has at least one deficiency holding them back.  Good enough to stay in the NFL long term.
22.501-30.000  -  Developmental or specialty player.  May even be a starter but is most likely a specialist such as a pass rusher.  Most draft busts come in this range as teams reach.
30.001-50.000  -  Pure Project Player almost always taken in the second round or later.  When one slips into the first round they are almost always considered a bust.