Mock Draft 1.2

The 2009 NFL Scouting Combine is upon us and we will soon see a lot of movement not only in many mock drafts but in many team draft boards. Not a lot has changed since the Senior Bowl but with free agency coming teams will start fill needs there and then adjust to fill their other needs in the draft.

The following is a look at this writer’s latest mock draft for middle of February.

1. Detroit Lions-Matthew Stafford-QB-Georgia-This pick never seems to change but could with the combine coming up.

2. St. Louis Rams-Andre Smith-OT-Alabama-Smith is a cornerstone player who will set the tone for the offensive line in St. Louis for many years to come.

3. Kansas City Chiefs-Brian Orapko-DE-Texas-Defense is what the Chiefs need and taking someone who can rush the passer, like Orapko, would be huge for them and the defense.

4. Seattle Seahawks-Michael Crabtree-WR-Texas Tech-Seattle’s issues at the wide receiver position are well known and Crabtree would help them get past some of these problems and help them build an improved offense.

5. Cleveland Browns-Aaron Curry-OLB-Wake Forest-They could go inside or outside at this position so it could be Curry or Maualuga here at number five.

6. Cincinnati Bengals-Eugene Monroe-LT-Virginia-The Bengals need help on both the offensive and defensive line but will get more bang for their buck with Monroe.

7. Oakland Raiders-Jason Smith-OT-Baylor-The Raiders could go a few different ways here, wide receiver or defensive end but taking a tackle is a much bigger solution to an even bigger problem.

8. Jacksonville Jaguars-Michael Oher-OT-Mississippi-After last year’s offensive line debacle, the Jaguars could use someone to solidify their offensive line. Oher could be there for them.

9. Green Bay Packers-B.J. Raji-DT-Boston College-The Packers might think wide receiver here but upgrading an ailing defensive line takes priority here.

10. San Francisco 49ers-Everette Brown-DE-Florida State-The 49ers need a pass rush and Brown, who should be here at number 10 when they pick, can help give them that and much more.

11. Buffalo Bills-Jeremy Maclin-WR-Missouri-Buffalo could get a cornerback here or quite possibly a linebacker but Maclin would be a great match with Lee Evans on the other side.

12. Denver Broncos-Brian Cushing-OLB-USC-With some need at linebacker, look for either Cushing or Maualuga to go here.

13. Washington Redskins-Malcolm Jenkins-CB-Ohio State-Someone to play on the other side of DeAngelo Hall is a must.

14. New Orleans Saints-Vontae Davis-CB-Illinois-Vontae Davis could dub as a cornerback or a safety and the Saints need help with both.

15. Houston Texans-Chris Wells-RB-Ohio State-Adding a power runner to the offense would help make this team build a powerful offensive attack. Steve Slayton and Chris Wells would give them a potent one two punch.

16. San Diego Chargers-Rey Maualuga-ILB-USC-With Shawne Merriman coming back to help anchor one of the outside spots, it would be great if the Chargers could get someone to help them on the inside.

17. New York Jets-Mark Sanchez-QB-USC-The Jets are showing a lot of interest in Sanchez, a guy who could probably come in and start for the right away.

18. Chicago Bears-Eben Britton-OT-Arizona-The Bears could go for a wide receiver or a defensive end here but they need the most help on the offensive line.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers-Tyson Jackson-DE-LSU-Tampa needs to generate a pass rush and add some youth to their defensive line. Jackson could fit the bill quite nicely.

20. Detroit Lions (from Dallas)-James Laurinaitis-OLB-Ohio State-Laurinaitis will drop a bit but the Lions could really use his talent.

21. Philadelphia Eagles-Brandon Pettigrew-TE-Oklahoma State-L.J. Smith just isn’t cutting it and the Eagles could use another pass catcher. Pettigrew would be a good fit here.

22. Minnesota Vikings-Alex Mack-C-California-Losing Matt Birk will hurt and Mack would be worth taking at this point in the draft.

23. New England Patriots-Clint Sintim-Virginia-The Patriots will want to bolster their defense and Sintim is the kind of guy that Bill Belichick will love.

24. Atlanta Falcons-Peria Jerry-DT-Mississippi-The Falcons could use some punch up front on the defensive line and Jerry could be just what the doctor ordered.

25. Miami Dolphins-Clay Matthews-OLB-USC-Matthews has all the makings of a good linebacker and is Bill Parcells kind of guy. He would be a good fit in Miami.

26. Baltimore Ravens-Aaron Maybin-DE-Penn State-Yes, the Ravens could use a wide receiver here but youth on defense is important so adding a defensive end/linebacker like Maybin may just be what they need.

27. Indianapolis Colts-Knowshon Moreno-RB-Georgia-This might be a smart move by the Colts in grabbing their future running back now instead of waiting.

28. Philadelphia Eagles (from Carolina)-D.J. Moore-CB-Vanderbilt-They could use someone to compliment Asante Samuel on the other side.

29. New York Giants-Darius Heyward Bey-WR-Maryland-While there may be some questions about Bey’s ability to run routes, he has the speed that the Giants will like in the passing game.

30. Tennessee Titans-Kenny Britt-WR-Rutgers-The Titans could use a quick receiver to help them stretch the field and improve their passing game. Britt should be available when they pick here.

31. Arizona Cardinals-LeSean McCoy-RB-Pittsburgh-The Cardinals may want to get rid of a problem with Edgerrin James and will definitely need a runner to replace him.

32. Pittsburgh Steelers-Max Unger-C-Oregon-The Steelers need help on the offensive line and Unger could play tackle or center. This would really help the Steelers out.

By Bryan Dietzler