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2009 NFL Draft Rankings - Defensive Tackles
by Michael Abromowitz
NFL Draft Director

Top 100 I QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | OG | C | DE | DT | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P


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1.  B.J. Raji, Boston College
Ht - 6-1, Wt - 323, 40 - 5.15
Not only the best DT in the draft, but can also play NT in a 3-4.

2.  Peria Jerry, Ole Miss.
Ht - 6-2, Wt - 305, 40 - 4.90

3.  Evander Hood, Missouri
Ht - 6-4, Wt - 295, 40 - 5.00

4.  Ron Brace, Boston College
Ht - 6-3, Wt - 324, 40 - 5.25
Is the 2nd best 3-4 nosetackle in this draft, after B.J. Raji, his college teammate.


5.  Jarron Gilbert, San Jose St.

Ht - 6-6, Wt - 280, 40 - 5.05
Looks to be an ideal 3-4 DE.

6.  Fili Moala, USC

Ht - 6-4, Wt - 296, 40 - 5.05
Looks to be an ideal 3-4 DE or cover 2 DT.


7.  Sen'Derrick Marks, Auburn
Ht - 6-1, Wt - 291, 40 - 4.89


8.  Dorell Scott, Clemson
Ht - 6-4, Wt - 320, 40 - 5.00

9.  Alex Magee, Purdue
Ht - 6-4, Wt - 295, 40 - 4.95

10.  Roy Miller, Texas - read Roy's Blog
Ht - 6-2, Wt - 300, 40 - 5.05

11.  Mitch King, Iowa
Ht- 6-2, Wt - 280, 40 - 4.89
Could be a 3-4 DE.  Could possibly play some linebacker too.

12.  Ricky Jean-Francois, LSU
Ht- 6-3, Wt - 295, 40 - 4.90
Could play defensive end also, and also be a 3-4 DE.

13.  Chris Baker, Hampton
Ht- 6-2, Wt - 326, 40 - 4.90
2nd round talent with some off the field issues.  Transferred from Penn St.  Played as a 3-4 DE in college, but could play nose in the NFL.  His team interviews are vital.


14.  Sammie Lee Hill, Stillman
Ht- 6-4, Wt - 329, 40 - 5.15

15.  Terrance Taylor, Michigan

Ht - 6-0, Wt - 308, 40 - 5.20
Will get drafted than expected because he is one of few defensive tackles that can play nose in this draft.


16.  Vance Walker, Georgia Tech
Ht- 6-2, Wt - 293, 40 - 5.00

17. Corvey Irvin, Georgia
Ht- 6-3, Wt - 301, 40 - 5.00

18.  Darryl Richard, Georgia Tech
Ht- 6-2, Wt - 303, 40 - 5.00

19.  Myron Pryor, Kentucky
Ht- 6-0, Wt - 319, 40 - 5.05
3-4 nosetackle

20.  Terrance Knighton, Temple
Ht- 6-3, Wt - 321, 40 - 5.23
3-4 nosetackle


21.  Terrill Byrd, Cincinnati
Ht- 6-1, Wt - 290, 40 - 4.95

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