February 18, 2009
2009 NFL Draft Top 32
We do not do our first mock draft until after the combine, however as of right now these are the top 32 prospects in the 2009 NFL draft regardless of position. This is not an accurate predictor as it does not take into account team needs, but is a list of what we feel are the best 32 draft eligible college players in the country.
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Player |
Position | HT | WT | School | |
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1 |
Michael Crabtree |
WR |
6'3" |
214 |
Texas Tech |
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The best receiver coming out of college since Calvin Johnson. He will be top 5 |
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2 |
Michael Oher |
OT |
6'5" |
320 |
Mississippi |
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Oher is a special talent, not because of his perfect size, or even his mean streak, it’s his technique that is as perfect as you will see from a college OT |
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3 |
Malcolm Jenkins |
CB |
6'1" |
201 |
Ohio State |
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Jenkins' physical tools, good technique, and big game experience should see him taken in the top 10 |
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4 |
Andre Smith |
OT |
6'4" |
340 |
Alabama |
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Almost interchangeable with Oher, he could even be taken ahead of Oher depending on combine performances. |
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5 |
Michael Johnson |
DE |
6'7" |
260 |
Georgia Tech |
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His athleticism and versatility should stand out at the combine as he can be a great pass rush specialist, but may be too long for the NFL scouts. He makes plays though, looks a lot like Jared Allen when he plays. |
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6 |
Eugene Monroe |
OT |
6'6" |
315 |
Virginia |
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Great size and even better feet. He is the third best OT in the draft |
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7 |
Matthew Stafford |
QB |
6'3" |
237 |
Georgia |
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The positives are obvious: big and tall, rocket arm, a winner, and good intangibles. But the negatives are just as obvious: slow decision making, sloppy mechanics, hit and miss accuracy |
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8 |
Aaron Curry |
LB |
6'3" |
247 |
Wake Forest |
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Curry is a big play linebacker who can deliver the big hit and cover a lot of ground. |
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9 |
Chris Wells |
RB |
6'1" |
237 |
Ohio State |
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at 237 pounds and shaking off tackles while running a sub 4.5 40 yard dash, Wells is by far the best running back on the boards and should go top 20 |
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10 |
Rey Maualuga |
ILB |
6'3" |
260 |
USC |
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Maualuga is a great middle linebacker prospect and in the right system could emerge as an even better pro than college player. Reminds us of Junior Seau |
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11 |
Brian Orakpo |
DE |
6'4" |
260 |
Texas |
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Just a dominating senior year has Orapko moving up the boards. He finished the regular season with 10.5 sacks and 18 tackles-for-loss |
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12 |
James Laurinaitis |
ILB |
6'3" |
240 |
Ohio State |
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Laurinaitis' combination of size, speed, strength, and instincts will make him an ideal fit for any NFL defense. |
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13 |
Vontae Davis |
CB |
6'0" |
204 |
Illinois |
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Vernon Davis' little brother is also freakishly strong and fast. Smothers whatever receiver he plays and can blitz as well. |
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14 |
Brian Cushing |
OLB |
6'3" |
255 |
USC |
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Cushing has the size and ability to play outside in either a 3-4 or a 4-3 scheme |
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15 |
Jason Smith |
OT |
6'5" |
305 |
Baylor |
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Depending on who you talk to, Smith is right in the mix with Michael Oher, Andre Smith and Eugene Monroe. |
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16 |
B.J. Raji |
DT |
6'1" |
323 |
Boston College |
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Was practically unblockable against, some of the best guard and center prospects in the draft at the Senior Bowl |
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17 |
Mark Sanchez |
QB |
6'3" |
225 |
USC |
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All the tools, but very hard to read him coming off a great USC team. Recent history says bust, but something about this kid says not. |
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18 |
Brandon Pettigrew |
TE |
6'6" |
260 |
Oklahoma State |
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Pettigrew never really developed in college the way he should have, he is prototypical size and speed and that will get him a first round spot, but he is a classic underachiever. |
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19 |
Everette Brown |
DE |
6'4" |
252 |
Florida State |
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Brown has room on his frame to add some more muscle and NFL teams should be willing to work with him since he has skills and instincts that cannot be taught. He may take a year or two to blossom, but could be something special |
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20 |
Duke Robinson |
OG |
6'5" |
335 |
Oklahoma |
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He is a road-grader who could be a starting guard on many teams in the NFL as a rookie |
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21 |
Percy Harvin |
WR |
5'11" |
195 |
Florida |
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A slot receiver who can run under 4.3 in the 40 and he is just as elusive as he is fast. He is a threat to score on every touch if he can handle the bigger defensive backs in the NFL |
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22 |
Alphonso Smith |
CB |
5'9" |
190 |
Wake Forest |
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He 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 |
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23 |
Clint Sintim |
OLB |
6'3" |
254 |
Virginia |
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He can deliver the big hit, get to the quarterback and drop back into coverage. At 6-3 and 254 pounds, he has the size to be a dominating linebacker in the NFL |
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24 |
Jeremy Maclin |
WR |
6'1" |
200 |
Missouri |
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A dynamo coming out after a great freshman and sophomore season. He had an amazing 102 catches for 1,260 yards and 13 touchdowns. He rushed for another 293 yards and two scores and added a total of 1,280 return yards, including a kick-off and a punt returned for a touchdown all in his sophomore season. |
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25 |
William Moore |
FS |
6'1" |
230 |
Missouri |
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The top safety in an extremely weak safety class. Moore is a playmaker who can deliver big hits. |
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26 |
Herman Johnson |
OG |
6'7" |
382 |
Louisiana State |
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A monster of a man, he is a road grader who just cant be moved. The big concern for him is how his frame can handle all that weight long term. The Steelers could really use him to improve their power running game and he should be available for them. |
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27 |
Eben Britton |
OT |
6'5" |
310 |
Arizona |
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Ideal size and good feet. You just cant have enough good OT prospects and this year has plenty. |
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28 |
D.J. Moore |
CB |
5'10" |
185 |
Vanderbilt |
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An athletic wonder at 5'10'' and 185 pounds (although height could be a minor issue on Sundays) while running under 4.4 in the 40-yard-dash |
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29 |
Knowshon Moreno |
RB |
5''11" |
207 |
Georgia |
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His listed height of 5’11” is an exaggeration, though his 207 pounds of muscle is not. Great heart and motor. |
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30 |
Tyson Jackson |
DE |
6'5" |
292 |
LSU |
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He is an impressive natural athlete that you would think could have posted better numbers in college, but he is likely to be at worst a solid NFL player for a long time |
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31 |
LeSean McCoy |
RB |
5'11" |
210 |
Pittsburgh |
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He can be a great change of pace back who can run to the outside and catch the ball out of the backfield |
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32 |
Darrius Heyward-Bey |
WR |
6'3" |
206 |
Maryland |
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He played for a horrible passing offense at Maryland, but has all the tools. He is one of the top 4 receivers, but may fall into the second due to his lack of ability to showcase his skills at Maryland |
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