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2009 NFL Draft Rankings - Quarterbacks
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


Matthew Stafford
Mark Sanchez
Nate Davis
Matthew Stafford
Mark Sanchez
Nate Davis

1.  Matthew Stafford, Georgia

Ht - 6-2, Wt - 225 40 - 4.87
Has the laser rocket arm and size of the protypical quarterback you want.  Arm strength is unquestionable. Played in one of the hardest defensive conferences and in a pro style offense.  Decision making is questionable as he has thrown 33 interceptions to 51 touchdowns.  There are questions about leadership, but nonetheless he should be a top 5 pick.  I see a lot of Jay Cutler.

2.  Mark Sanchez, USC
Ht - 6-2, Wt - 220, 40 - 4.85

Sanchez has certainly taken advantage of Sam Bradford, Colt McCoy, and Sam Bradford staying in school.  Sanchez looks to be no worse than the 2nd quarterback drafted.  His stats in his one year at USC are impressive and his physical tools are exactly what you want in a quarterback.  The two main draft writers at TFE differ in Sanchez though.  Gregory Cox believe Sanchez's experience against a NFL talent defense every day in practice and working in a pro style offense in college have made him NFL ready.  Michael Abromowitz believes Sanchez should have stayed another year of college because his experience as a starter was limited:  1 full season.  Abromowitz believed Pete Carroll had Sanchez's best interest at hand and when Carroll didn't want Sanchez to go pro that it was more because Carroll didn't think he was ready than he was trying to be stubborn in keeping his top player.  Only 2 first round picks in the past had as little starting experience as Sanchez:  Akili Smith and Aaron Rodgers.  Could go anywhere from #1 to the middle-end part of round 1.


3.  Josh Freeman, Kansas St.

Ht - 6-6, Wt - 240, 40 - 4.97


4.  Pat White, West Virginia
Ht - 6-0, Wt - 200, 40 - 4.57
At the Senior Bowl and Combine has proved that he may be able to play quarterback in the NFL.  With a weak quarterback class will definitely benefit.


5  Rhett Bomar, Sam Houston St.
Ht - 6-2, Wt - 215, 40 - 4.75
Has something in common with Matt Ryan and Brady Quinn:  my top senior quarterback.  For those that don't remember, Bomar was the top high school recruit in the country and his career at Oklahoma looked promising before he was kicked off the team for receiving money for not actually working at a car dealership.  Remember, Bomar was ahead of Sam Bradford on the depth chart.  Bomar has great athleticism and throws a great ball on the run.  Size isn't great, but makes up for his mobility.  Never want to parallel someone to Brett Favre, but reminds me a lot of him.  Same size, same gutsy type player who loves throwing on the run, and a great field general.  They actually have the same agent, Bus Cook, too.  The two also have had issues with alcohol, just like Favre.  Bomar's biggest weakness may be his accuracy.  Never was over 60% in completion percentage.


6.  Stephen McGee, Texas A&M  

Ht - 6-3, Wt - 210, 40 - 4.61

7.  Tom Brandstater, Fresno St.
Ht - 6-5, Wt - 220, 40 - 4.80

8.  Nate Davis, Ball State

Ht - 6-2, Wt - 218, 40 - 4.75
Has a learning disability, which may cause his draft stock to fall farther than many expect.  Only the Colts showed up to his Pro Day, which is not a good sign.


9.  Jason Boltus, Hartwick
Ht - 6-4, Wt - 220, 40 - 4.75

10.  John Parker Wilson, Alabama
Ht - 6-2, Wt - 215, 40 - 4.80

11.  Graham Harrell, Texas Tech
Ht - 6-3, Wt - 240, 40 - 4.60

12.  Hunter Cantwell, Louisville
Ht - 6-4, Wt - 240, 40 - 4.90

13.  Curtis Painter, Purdue

Ht - 6-4, Wt - 230, 40 - 4.90

14.  Nathan Brown, Central Arkansas
Ht - 6-2, Wt - 215, 40 - 4.80

15.  Cullen Harper, Clemson
Ht - 6-4, Wt - 220, 40 - 4.85

16.  Todd Boeckman, Ohio State
Ht - 6-4, Wt - 245, 40 - 4.85

17.  Chase Holbrook, New Mexico St.
Ht - 6-5, Wt - 245, 40 - 5.10

18.  Brian Hoyer, Michigan St.
Ht - 6-2, Wt - 212, 40 - 4.85

19.  Mike Reilly, Central Washington
Ht - 6-4, Wt - 212, 40 - 4.85

20.  Chase Daniel, Missouri
Ht - 6-0, Wt - 225, 40 - 4.80

21.  David Johnson, Tulsa
Ht - 6-3, Wt - 220, 40 - 4.75

22.  Rudy Carpenter, Arizona St.
Ht - 6-3, Wt - 220, 40 - 4.90

23.  Billy Malone, Abilene Christian
Ht - 6-2, Wt - 235, 40 - 5.00
Outstanding prospect out of high school who had scholarship offers from Texas, LSU, and Tennessee.  Went to Tulane to play with his brother, but at Tulane told he could no longer played football anymore because of a heart ailment.  Malone is now 26 years old.  Last season, he passed for 34 touchdowns and 2,944 yards last season and only threw six interceptions.  Could be the next great Kurt Warner.  After Tulane and before playing at Abilene Christian, Malone was milking cows. 



Michael Abromowitz's 2009 NFL Mock Draft - 7 rounds
Gregory Cox's 2009 NFL Mock Draft - 6 rounds