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Author: BrentWarnken | Total views: 63 Comments: 0
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NFL Tickets - Mock Draft Version 1.0 (Picks 1-10)

Here is my first attempt at a mock draft for the 2009 NFL Draft.

1. Detroit Lions - Matthew Stafford, Quarterback, Georgia: The Lions need to sell NFL tickets this upcoming season, and to do that they need a new face of the franchise. While offensive tackle might be a bigger need, a quarterback will get things buzzing in Detroit. Stafford has the entire physical package and is as close to a consensus number on pick as there is in this draft.

2. St. Louis Rams - Andre Smith, Offensive Tackle, Alabama: The Rams were ready to pounce on Jake Long in last year's draft, but the Dolphins took him first overall. The Rams have not shored up their offensive line problems since and are still in need of a franchise guy to eventually replace the oft-injured Orlando Pace. Smith is a beast and has the most franchise tackle potential out of all the elite tackles in this draft class.

3. Kansas City Chiefs - Mark Sanchez, Quarterback, USC: I don't think Sanchez would go this high if the draft were held in February, but by the time April rolls around I think he will have teams convinced he's legit. He's only got 16 college starts under his belt, but he's got all the intangibles that teams look for in a signal caller. With new management and a new coach, the Chiefs will be looking for a new face of the franchise and Sanchez would be a great one.

4. Seattle Seahawks - Michael Crabtree, Wide Receiver, Texas Tech: Crabtree is the best player in this draft and the Seahawks really need help at receiver. The position may not be their biggest need, but Crabtree is just too good to pass up.

5. Cleveland Browns - Aaron Curry, Linebacker, Wake Forest: Curry is a really hot name right now as scouts think he's the complete package. He may not have gotten a ton of exposure this collegiate season, but he's the real deal. His stock is rising and breaking into the top five doesn't seem out of the question at all.

6. Cincinnati Bengals - Jason Smith, Offensive Tackle, Baylor: The Bengals had trouble with a lot of things in 2008, but protecting the quarterback was one of the biggest problems. The Bengals need to protect their best player, Carson Palmer, in 2009 and Smith has stud potential.

7. Oakland Raiders - Eugene Monroe, Offensive Tackle, Virginia: One has to think that Al Davis and the silver and black are hoping that Michael Crabtree falls to them. They'd love to insert him into an offense with JaMarcus Russell and Darren McFadden, but if he's gone I don't think they'll reach for a guy like Jeremy Maclin. Robert Gallery has been a bust and the Raiders still need someone to anchor their offensive line. Monroe fits the bill here.

8. Jacksonville Jaguars - Michael Oher, Offensive Tackle, Ole' Miss: Everyone saw what happened to the Jags with injuries to their offensive line this past season. Oher didn't impress the way scouts expected during his senior season, but he's still got big time potential thanks to his size. This pick may be a bit of a reach, but the Jags could be desperate enough to make it.

9. Green Bay Packers - Malcolm Jenkins, Defensive Back, Ohio State: Jenkins played corner in college, but he may be better suited for safety in the pros. Green Bay needs major help in the secondary and Jenkins can provide immediate assistance.

10. San Francisco 49ers - Everette Brown, Defensive End, Florida State: Mike Singletary is all about defense and will surely be looking to bolster the team's pass rush, an area where nobody has really stepped up for the Niners. Brown posted 13.5 sacks last season and would start from the get-go in San Fran.

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