2009 NFL Draft Coverage

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2009 S Al Afalava (Oregon State) - 06/29/2009
Good size for a safety. Physical run stuffing safety. Had an excellent pro day workout. ...
2009 CB Ellis Lankster (West Virginia) - 06/29/2009
Physical tackler with solid coverage awareness and ball skills. Has some return skills and...
2009 TE Brandon Myers (Iowa) - 06/22/2009
Shined as a senior showing a nice combination of blocking and receiving. Good underneath intermediate...
2009 WR Quinten Lawrence (McNeese State) - 06/22/2009
Classic small school speed receiver. Lots of upside. Decent size. Deep threat. Has playmaking...
2009 OLB Slade Norris (Oregon State) - 06/14/2009
Productive college pass rusher. 19 total sacks his junior and senior years. Has experience...

Round	Pick	Team	Pos	Player	School
1	1	Detroit Lions	QB	Matthew Stafford	Georgia
		All indications are the Lions are going to draft Stafford and it is the smart pick. They can get offensive and defensive line help later but they won't get a franchise quarterback later.
1	2	St. Louis Rams	OT	Jason Smith	Baylor
		The word is the Rams are torn between Jason Smith and Eugene Monroe and the team can't go wrong with either guy. Both players would fill the team's need at left tackle.
1	3	Kansas City Chiefs	DT	BJ Raji	Boston College
		While Aaron Curry is listed in 95%+ of mocks it is hard to imagine Scott Pioli investing this kind of $$$ in a 3-4 inside linebacker. The team has given out few if any indications as to their plans. A trade down is very likely if someone actually wants to move up (and they will trade down at a discounted rate). If they stay at #3 the decision is between Eugene Monroe, Brian Orakpo and BJ Raji. Based on past history in New England, Pioli knows the best 3-4 defenses are built around the D-line and Raji is by far the best nose tackle in the draft. They are rumored to love Tyson Jackson but will only take him if they trade down.

Round	Pick	Team	Pos	Player	School
1	1	Miami Dolphins	OT	Jake Long	Michigan
		A smart, safe pick. Long gives the Dolphins an anchor for their offensive line.
1	1	Detroit Lions	QB	Matthew Stafford	Georgia
		The Lions are able to sign Stafford before the draft which is a big plus. He has the talent to make an impact for Detroit and be the franchise QB they've been looking for if they protect him.
1	2	St. Louis Rams	DE	Chris Long	Virginia
		Long is the pass rusher and complement to Leonard Little the team was looking for. Long at DE and Carriker at DT is better than Dorsey at DT and Carriker at DE.