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2009
NFL Mock Draft - 16-32
by Michael
Abromowitz
NFL Draft
Director
Bio
4/25/09
1-16
I 16-32
I Round
2 I Round 3 I Round 4 I Round 5 I Round 6 I Round 7
17.
New York Jets - Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri
New York Jets' Draft Needs
This choice came down to QB Josh Freeman and WR Jeremey Maclin. The
Jets don't seem to be as high on
Freeman as they are on Stafford and Sanchez. Maclin is considered
a
top 10 player in this draft and could go as high as #7. The Jets
have
their new weapon to team up with Jericho Cotchery, now they just need a
quarterback to throw the ball.
18. Denver Broncos (from Chicago) -
Evander Hood, DE/DT, Missouri
Denver
Broncos'
Draft Needs
The
Broncos were unable to get Tyson Jackson at #12, so they instead draft
hood to be a DE in their new 3-4 defense. Not a pretty position,
but a
very difficult position to fill as its hard to find a player athletic
enough, but big enough to play the end in a 3-4. A 3-4 DE is one of the
hardest jobs in football. Knowshon Moreno could be a darkhorse at
this
spot.
19.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Josh Freeman, QB, Kansas St.
Tampa
Bay
Buccaneers'
Draft Needs
As much as I have tried to peg Peria Jerry at this spot for the last 2
months, it seems like the Buccaneers are trying very, very hard in
getting their future quarterback. They tried to complete a 3 team
trade in which they would have received Jay Cutler. Buccaneers
fans are hoping that last year's draft pick Josh Johnson is the answer,
but it would be extremely hard to pass on 6-6 Josh Freeman who has
experience playing in a pro style offense. Some scouts like him
more than Sanchez cause of his experience factor and the fact that
besides Jordy Nelson, he had minimal NFL talent around him, but still
performed well. The
Bucs will probably try to move back as they could probably get Freeman
in the early 2nd round and they currently don't have a 2nd round pick
after trading it for Kellen Winslow.
20.
Detroit Lions
(from Dallas) - Peria Jerry, DT, Mississippi
Detroit Lions' Draft Needs
The
Lions took the franchise quarterback with the first pick and now they
need to protect him with an OT. The Lions' interest an offensive
tackles Jason Smith and Eugene Monroe show that tackle is a priority
and if it is not a position they address with their first pick, I
expect it to be a position they draft here. The NFL is a copycat
league, so expect the Lions to copy exactly what the Falcons did last
season. Take the QB than the OT and expect a playoff
season. However, Eben Britton is the best tackle left and I see
him more of a right tackle. William Beatty or Phil Loadholt would
be a reach, so the Lions feel one of their biggest holes and drafts
Jerry. DE Robert Ayers is another possibility.
21.
Philadelphia
Eagles - Knowshon
Moreno, RB, Georgia
Philadelphia
Eagles' Draft
Needs
The Eagles could
go after stud TE Brandon Pettigrew,
but with Brent Celek's recent success, the Eagles are able to focus on
other needs in the first round. With Chris Wells off the board,
the Eagles draft the other expected 1st round running back in
Moreno. Moreno's stock has fallen a little after his 4.6
40. However, everyone has seen the footage, and what he did in
the SEC is no fluke. The Eagles are looking to keep Brian
Westbrook healthy by giving him less of a load. Moreno could be a
great complement to the all everything Westbrook.
22. Minnesota Vikings
- Eben Britton, OT, Arizona
Minnesota Vikings' Draft Needs
I have pegged WR Percy Harvin at this spot for the past few months, but
with the recent news that he failed a drug test, I believe the Vikings
will past. Harvin would have been the perfect slot
receiver. Instead the Vikings fix their biggest need: right
tackle. Eben Britton would come in immediately and play the right
tackle position. Current right tackle Ryan Cook is
probably best off playing inside. Versatile offensive lineman Max
Unger is a possibility as well.
23.
New England Patriots - Darius Butler, CB, Connecticut
New England
Patriots'
Draft Needs
The Patriots are one of the hardest teams to judge. With 3 second
round picks, the Patriots are trying to make a package deal to move up
into the top 10. However if they stay put, I see them taking
Darius Butler, who it is rumored Bill Belichick really likes.
These are the Pats, they usually never stay still.
24.
Atlanta Falcons - Clay Matthews, OLB, USC
Atlanta
Falcons'
Draft Needs
With the Falcons trading
for Tony Gonzalez, tight end is no longer a need. Grady Jackson
is gone and the Falcons have very little at the defensive tackle
position. However, the top defensive tackles are off the board,
so they help fill another need in OLB. Matthews is the last of
the USC linebacking trio to go. With Keith Brooking and Michael
Boley gone, the Falcons have a major void to fill and only signed the
Mike Peterson, who Jacksonville dumped, in the offseason.
25. Miami Dolphins - Aaron Maybin, DE/OLB,
Penn St.
Miami Dolphins' Draft Needs
I believe cornerback is a bigger need, but Maybin is
considered a top 10 prospect by many NFL teams. Maybin drops this
far because he is more ranked on potential. He is young, will
take some time to develop, and still needs to bulk up. Maybin has
probably the highest potential of any pass rushers in this draft.
26. Baltimore Ravens
- Brandon Pettigrew, TE, Oklahoma St.
Baltimore
Ravens' Draft
Needs
The Ravens first choice would be for Darrius Heyward-Bey, but he is
long gone. The Ravens are one of the best teams year after year
in the
draft. They know how to draft talent and prepare for the future.
The Ravens signed L.J. Smith this offseason and still have Todd Heap,
but they seem to really, really like Pettigrew. Pettigrew is one
of the elite prospects in this draft because he is such a good blocking
tight end as well as a receiving one. Good teams draft value, and
this is another instance of it.
27.
Indianapolis
Colts - Brian Robiskie, WR, Ohio State
Indianapolis Colts' Draft Needs
With
both defensive tackles off the board, I look for the Colts to do go
with value and also address another position of need in wide
receiver. Bill Polian always drafts unconventially. Most
people project Robiskie as a 2nd rounder, but he fits perfectly in the
Colts' system. The Colts prefer smart, route running players that
are not so called "divas." Robiskie, being the son of a NFL wide
receiver coach, and being an Academic All-American fits those
qualities. He would join fellow Buckeye Anthony Gonzalez, who was
also an Academic All-American.
28. Buffalo Bills (from PHI/CAR) - Robert Ayers, DE, Tennessee
Buffalo
Bills' Draft
Needs
The Bills have such a need at
the tight end position that they could consider Pettigrew at the 11th
pick, but instead they get a major "steal" and get him at 28. If
Pettigrew is here, this pick seems to be a no brainer. If
Pettigrew is off the board, look for the Bills to take OLB Clay
Matthews.
29.
New York Giants - Hakeem Nicks, WR,
North Carolina
New York Giants' Draft Needs
The Giants have had a great free agency so far by signing Chris Canty,
Rocky Bernard, Michael Boley and C.C. Brown. These signings gives
the Giants great flexibility with this pick. The Giants decide to
draft a wide receiver to replace Plaxico Burress. With an
abundant of them available, they go with the sure handed Nicks over
Kenny Britt and Percy Harvin. This pick depends heavily on if the
Giants are going to trade for Braylon Edwards.
30. Tennessee
Titans - Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois
Tennessee
Titans' Draft
Needs
The Titans recent signing of Nate Washington wasn't anything to jump
out of your seat about, but it was an improvement to a poor receiving
corps. Justin Gage
played well against the Ravens, but he will never be a number
one. The Washington signing gives the Titans to consider other
pressing needs. At cornerback the Titans seem to be set with Pro
Bowl Cortland Finnegan, but on the other side the Titans have 34 years
old Nick Harper starting. The Titans draft Harper's eventual
replacement in Davis, who falls primarily because of character
issues. The Titans could take a flier on WR Percy Harvin, but I
think they pass.
31.
Arizona Cardinals - Donald Brown, RB, Connecticut
Arizona
Cardinals'
Draft Needs
The Cardinals need a RB to
complement their power back Tim Hightower assuming Edjerrin James not
with the team. imagine all the holes Brown should see
in the pass happy offense in Arizona. Brown's stock has been on
the rise, and with the Cardinals next pick not until 63, they are
better off taking a RB, as they could draft a solid center or outside
linebacker. After Brown, I see a major dropoff in running back
talent. Center Alex Mack, DE/OLBs Connor Barwin and Michael Johnson
are other possibilities.
32. Pittsburgh
Steelers - Alex Mack, C, California
Pittsburgh
Steelers'
Draft Needs
The Steelers franchised tackle Max Starks and resigned tackle Willie
Colon guard Chris
Kemoeatu making OT not as much of a need. The Steelers
have a history of not passing on talent. Mack would instantly be
an upgrade over Justin Hartwig, but also be the starting center for the
next 10 years. He is that good, and my safest player in the
draft. He could play guard as well, but expect him to play center
on day 1. Great teams don't pass on great players. Also,
fellow TFE
writer, Gregory Cox, told me he would shave his head if the Steelers
passed on Mack. If the scenario does indeed happen, we promise to
post
his new headshot on the site. Cornerbacks Sean Smith and Alphonso
Smith are other possibilities.
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