Pos

Team

Player

Comments

33

Michael Johnson, Georgia Tech, DE

Johnson has Top 10 overall talent, but plays like a 5^th rounder...Schwartz and Detroit loading up on the D-Line this draft.

34

Alphonso Smith, Wake Forest, CB

Perfect fit for the Pats depleted secondary...Smith hard-nosed against the run and great in zone coverage.

35

Alex Mack, California, C

Mack clearly the best Center prospect in draft, Rams get great value in early Round 2...Fills major need on STL O-Line.

36

Sean Smith, Utah, CB/FS

Soaring up draft boards late in the process, Smith can play both corner and safety for the Browns who need help everywhere.

37

William Beatty, Connecticut, OT

Great value here, Beatty could very easily go in Round 1...Seattle O-Line getting older, Walter Jones replacement in 2 years.

38

Larry English, Northern Illinois, DE

Bengals doing major reconstruction to defensive front...English can also play OLB in a 3-4 scheme.

39

Evander Hood, Missouri, DT

Hood a playmaking DT who can rush the passer, a great fit alongside John Henderson in Jacksonville.

40

Duke Robinson, Oklahoma, G

Solid O-Line pick here for Oakland...That's 2 for 2 this year for Al Davis as far as no brainer picks go...What is going on Al?

41

DJ Moore, Vanderbilt, CB

Brings much needed speed and quickness to Packers secondary...This pick should allow Charles Woodson to move to FS.

42

Donald Brown, UConn, RB

With Marshawn Lynch in trouble with the league, Bills waste no time getting a dependable #2 option with Donny Ballgame.

43

James Laurinaitis, Ohio State, ILB

Falls to the 2^nd round after a mediocre showing in the draft workouts...Should be the perfect fit next to Patrick Willis for the next 10+ years in the Singletary 3-4.

44

Pat White, West Virginia, QB/WR

Parcells/Sparano get the Wildcat QB they were waiting for...White will also line up outside and catch passes for the Phins.

45

Troy Kropog, Tulane, T

Giants get much needed depth for their O-Line.  Kropog a nice, low downside type prospect that can play on either side.

46

Louis Delmas, Western Michigan, S

Texans finally spend a top pick on a safety...Delmas arguably the top safety prospect in the draft this year...Should start from Day 1.

47

Connor Barwin, Cincinatti, OLB

Patriots next big sack artist...Former Tight End Barwin notched 11 sacks in 2008 in his first year as a full-time defender.

48

Jarron Gilbert, San Jose State, DE/DT

Enough athleticism to jump out of a pool from a dead stand, Gilbert a great fit as a DE in the new Broncos 3-4.

49

Coye Francis, San Jose State, CB

Bears add a versatile athlete to thin secondary...Francis should start out as a CB, but could also be moved to FS.

50

LeSean McCoy, Pittsburgh, RB

Gives Browns some nice slash and dash to go with the power of Jamal Lewis.

51

Patrick Chung, Oregon, S

P-Chung is a great replacement for Roy Williams...He also hits hard and is great against the run.

52

Ron Brace, Boston College, DT

Brace a huge presence inside at 6'3'', 330lbs...A great fit at nose tackle in Rex Ryan's new 3-4 Jets defense.

53

Phil Loadholt, Oklahoma, T

With Tra Thomas and Jon Runyan no longer in town, Eagles have a huge need at Tackle....Loadholt as big as they come at 6'7'', 340lbs.

54

William Moore, Missouri, S

After losing Darren Sharper to the Saints, Moore should be a great value pick for the Vikes here in late round 2.

55

Paul Kruger, Utah, DE

Jamaal Anderson is pretty much a bust at this point after 2 sacks in 2 seasons, Kruger should take over at DE by mid-season.

56

Victor Harris, Virginia Tech, CB

Macho Harris ran much better at his Pro Day to alleviate concerns about a lack of speed.

57

James Casey, Rice, TE

Chris Cooley type H-back, Casey will be lining up all over the place for OC Cam Cameron in '09...Todd Heap who?

58

Rhett Bomar, Sam Houston State, QB

Can learn from Brady for 3 years (like Cassel) and then get flipped for a draft pick (like Cassel)...Bomar has a big arm and was a huge college prospect at one time.

59

Laurence Sidbury, Richmond, DE

Ran a 4.64 at the Combine...Possible Julius Peppers replacement if the Panthers end up trading him.

60

Darry Beckwith, LSU, ILB

Beckwith a big time hitter...should be able to replace Antonio Pierce at MLB by 2010.

61

Sen'Derrick Marks, Auburn, DT

Colts have major gaps on the defensive line...Marks a great fit because of his pass rush skills at the DT position.

62

Chris Baker, Hampton, DT

Losing Albert Haynesworth will hurt the Titans, but not with a wide body like Chris Baker on board....Huge upside, but raw.

63

Gerald McRath, Southern Miss, OLB

McRath very productive player at So Miss, immediate special teams contributor for Cards in 09...Starter at OLB in '10 (when Dansby leaves).

64

Eric Wood, Louisville, C

Almost went with Alex Mack in Round 1, but instead get Wood in late round 2 with almost the same type of upside.

Pick

Team

Player

Comments

1

Jason Smith, Baylor, OT

New Detroit Front Office takes a page from the Dolphins draft playbook from last year with the safe tackle pick (Jake Long).

2

Eugene Monroe, Virginia, OT

Orlando Pace replacement, similar skill set, elite pass protection potential.

3

Brian Orakpo, Texas, OLB

KC pass rush was non-existent in '08...Orakpo provides bigger boost to defense with his ability to rush the passer.

4

Aaron Curry, Wake Forest, OLB

Seahawks and Jim Mora take about 5 seconds to make this pick...The perfect Julian Peterson replacement.

5

Everette Brown, Florida State, OLB

With Orakpo/Curry gone, E. Brown the next best option for Browns defense...Cleveland might not want another 1^st round FSU pass rusher (K. Wimbley).

6

B.J. Raji, Boston College, DT

Marvin Lewis finally gets his franchise DT in Raji...makings of a great defensive tackle unit with Peko/Pat Sims already in place.

7

Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech, WR

Jeremy Maclin the other potential choice, Al Davis making it a point to get JaMarcus some weapons...Davis makes the conventional pick for once in Crabtree.

8

Matthew Stafford, Georgia, QB

New Jacksonville GM Gene Smith gets his QB of the future in Stafford...Jack Del Rio on razor thin ice for '09 season.

9

Aaron Maybin, Penn State, OLB

Pack need a pass rusher opposite Aaron Kampman in new 3-4 defense...Maybin bit of a stretch pick at #9 overall.

10

Andre Smith, Alabama, OT

Smith has elite potential/enormous risk...Does fill big void on San Fran O-Line.

11

Brian Cushing, USC, OLB

Buffalo usually drafts as boring as any team in the league, this pick no different...Cushing is a *** Jauron type player...Will look great next to Posluszny for the next 5+ years.

12

Mark Sanchez, USC, QB

Jay Cutler will be gone from Denver by draft day...McDaniels gets "his" guy in Sanchez...Might start from Day 1.

13

Michael Oher, Ole Miss, OT

Redskins never afraid to make the risky pick...Oher ultimate boom/bust player this year, a potential Top 5 Overall player...Jansen/Samuels getting old, O-Line needs a boost.

14

Malcolm Jenkins, Ohio State, CB

Immidiate shot in the arm for the Saints secondary...Not looking bad after Darren Sharper/Jabari Greer free agent signings.

15

Jeremy Maclin, Missouri, WR

Defense thought to be the pick, but Gary Kubiak gets his offensive weapon in Maclin...Can also help right away with returns.

16

Tyson Jackson, LSU, DE

Igor Olshansky replacement...Tyson Jackson a rock solid, no downside type of prospect

17

Josh Freeman, Kansas State, QB

Jets need options at QB and Freeman has great potential...Might have best arm in class.

18

Eben Britton, Arizona, OT

Bears need some O-Line depth, last year's first round pick Chris Williams not a lock after missing all of '08.

19

Peria Jerry, Ole Miss, DT

Explosive, Warren Sapp-ish DT prospect the Bucs sorely need for the Tampa 2 to succeed.

20

Robert Ayers, Tennessee, DE

Jim Schwartz gets his defensive stud to build around...Ayers great against the run and pass.

21

Brandon Pettigrew, Oklahoma State, TE

Huge hole at TE filled by Pettigrew...Huge plus that he blocks like an offensive tackle.

22

Hakeem Nicks, North Carolina, WR

Big, west coast WR who will catch a lot of balls in a Brad Childress offense...Might not start day 1, but will be huge factor by middle of season.

23

Clint Sintim, Virginia, OLB

The Patriots linebackers are getting up in years and Sintim is a versatile guy...He can line up inside or outside.

24

Vontae Davis, Illinois, CB

Atlanta secondary needs help and TE Vernon Davis lil' bro Vontae brings great speed and man covers skills to the table.

25

Clay Matthews, USC, OLB

Parcells will fall in love with NFL bloodline...CM3 will be a great fit rushing the passer in the Dolphins 3-4.

26

Rey Maualuga, USC, ILB

Ravens thrilled Maualuga slips to the end of round 1...Rey will team with Ray in the middle of the Ravens defense.

27

Percy Harvin, Florida, WR

Perfect new weapon for Peyton and OC Tom Moore...He will be used as a WR and Reggie Bush-type RB.

28

Chris Wells, Ohio State, RB

Thunder has now arrived in the Philadelphia backfield...Eagles offense gets WAY better with addition of Pettigrew/Wells.

29

Kenny Britt, Rutgers, WR

Just in case Plaxico can't make it back from legal troubles, Kenny Britt a great young talent for Eli and Giants offense.

30

Derrius Heyward-Bey, Maryland, WR

Titans finally get that elite deep speed weapon (4.30) they have been looking for...DHB might start Week 1 with that weak WR corp.

31

Knowshon Moreno, Georgia, RB

Look for Knowshon to get all of the Edge carries (after Edge gets released)...Huge fantasy sleeper for 2009.

32

Darius Butler, Connecticut, CB

Great 40 time, great size, fills big need in Pittsburgh secondary after B. McFadden left for Arizona.