2009 NFL Draft: First Round

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Team	Player	About the Pick
1. Detroit	Matthew Stafford Quarterback Georgia 6-2, 225	Those who wonder if Stafford can have the same rookie success as Atlanta's Matt Ryan and Baltimore's Joe Flacco need to keep in mind that with the Lions, he won't have the same help from the running game. Full story
2. Rams	Jason Smith Tackle Baylor 6-5, 309	The converted tight end excels at pass blocking.
3. Chiefs	Tyson Jackson Defensive End LSU 6-4, 295	Could be a defensive tackle for a 4-3 team or an end for a 3-4 defense.
4. Seahawks	Aaron Curry Linebacker Wake Forest 6-2, 254	Overcame off-field family struggles to become one of the top available players. Considered entering the draft after his junior season but decided against it after being given a third-round grade by the advisory committee.
5. Jets	Mark Sanchez Quarterback Southern Cal 6-2, 227	Jets traded with the Browns to move up to the fifth pick. Sanchez doesn't have Stafford's physical skills, but some in the league consider Sanchez the top passer available. Passed up his senior season. Only 16 collegiate starts.
6. Bengals	Andre Smith Tackle Alabama 6-4, 332	Outland Trophy winner raised questions when he left the scouting combine early but still should go in the top 10. Smith was suspended for the Sugar Bowl against Utah this year for violating team rules.
7. Raiders	Darrius Heyward-Bey WR, Maryland 6-2, 210	He can run, but is he consistent enough? Full Story
8. Jaguars	Eugene Monroe Tackle Virginia 6-5, 316	Monroe was the second tackle taken and the latest from Virginia. The Chiefs picked Branden Albert No. 15 last year, and the Jets chose D'Brickashaw Ferguson No. 4 in 2006. Full story
9. Packers	B.J. Raji Defensive Tackle Boston College 6-2, 337	An effective pass rusher, with eight sacks last season, as well as a run-stuffer.
10. Niners	Michael Crabtree Wide Receiver Texas Tech 6-2, 215	Had 231 catches for 3,127 yards and 41 touchdowns in only two collegiate seasons after a redshirt season, but his draft stock dropped a bit after he underwent surgery for a stress fracture in his left foot.
11. Bills	Aaron Maybin DE/LB Penn State 6-4, 249	The question about the Ellicott City product is whether he's big enough to play defensive end for a 4-3 team.
12. Broncos	Knowshon Moreno Running Back, Georgia 5-11, 217	Joined Herschel Walker as the only Georgia running backs to have consecutive 1,000-yard seasons. The first running back selected after declaring early for the draft.
13. Redskins	Brian Orakpo DE/LB Texas 6-4, 260	Widely regarded as the draft's top pass-rushing prospect. Full Story
14. Saints	Malcolm Jenkins Cornerback/Safety Ohio State 6-0, 204	Acclaimed as the top corner available, but some in the NFL wonder if he should be moved to free safety.
15. Texans	Brian Cushing Linebacker Southern Cal 6-3, 243	The second pure linebacker taken.
16. Chargers	Larry English DE/LB Northern Illinois 6-2, 255	Sack total dipped to eight last season after getting 12 as a sophomore and 10 as a junior.
17. Bucs	Josh Freeman Quarterback Kansas State 6-6, 248	Bucs traded up from 19. Freeman has been in the shadows of Stafford and Sanchez during the predraft buildup. Running threat had 20 rushing touchdowns in three seasons.
18. Broncos	Robert Ayers Defensive End Tennessee 6-3, 272	Not a big-time pass rusher, with only nine sacks in four college seasons, but had 31½ other tackles for losses.
19. Eagles	Jeremy Maclin Wide Receiver Missouri 6-0, 198	Eagles traded up from 21. Maclin had 102 catches last season, and many expect him to join Crabtree in coming off the board in the top 10.
20. Lions	Brandon Pettigrew Tight End Oklahoma State 6-5, 263	Widely regarded as the most complete tight end in the draft. Excelled both as a pass catcher and blocker. Second tight end in Oklahoma State history to be drafted in the first round.
21. Browns	Alex Mack Center California 6-4, 316	Browns traded down three times, picking up a 2nd and two 6ths in the process. Mack was Cal's co-offensive MVP and a two-time Pac-10 first-team pick and a third-team all-American.
22. Vikings	Percy Harvin Wide Receiver Florida 5-11, 192	Questions about size and whether he has a true position or is a mix between wide receiver and running back. Fox reported this week Harvin tested positive for marijuana at the NFL scouting combine.
23. Ravens	Michael Oher Tackle Mississippi 6-5, 309	Ravens traded up from 26th. Key cog in the Rebels' offensive line. Oher was a starter for Mississippi since the second game of his freshman season. He was converted to left tackle as a sophomore.
24. Falcons	Peria Jerry Defensive Tackle Mississippi 6-2, 299	Recovered from arthroscopic knee surgery in August to lead SEC defensive tackles in tackles for loss (18). Had 10½ sacks over the past two seasons.
25. Dolphins	Vontae Davis Cornerback Illinois 5-11, 203	D.C. native and All-Met at Dunbar is the younger brother of 49ers TE Vernon Davis. Passed up his final year of eligibility at Illinois to enter the draft.
26. Packers	Clay Matthews Linebacker Southern Cal 6-3, 240	Packers traded with Patriots to get a second first-round pick. The son of former NFL linebacker Clay Matthews walked on for the Trojans after having no big-school scholarship offers out of high school.
27. Colts	Donald Brown Running Back Connecticut 5-10, 210	Explosive player who ran for 2,083 yards and 18 touchdowns last season. Became the first player in history of the program to lead the country in rushing.
28. Bills	Eric Wood Center Louisville 6-4, 10	Started 49 consecutive games Lousiville, the second longest streak in school history. Named first-team all-Big East and third-team all-American.
29. Giants	Hakeem Nicks Wide Receiver North Carolina 6-1, 212	He and Britt, who went to the Titans with the next pick, were considered the most borderline of the possible first-round wide receivers.
30. Titans	Kenny Britt Wide Receiver Rutgers 6-3, 218	Big target excels at running after the catch and fills a huge need for the Titans. Finished as the Big East Conference's all-time receiving leader with 3,043 yards in 34 games.
31. Cardinals	Chris (Beanie) Wells Running Back Ohio State 6-1, 235	Averaged just under 5.8 yards per carry in his college career. Injuries throughout college career may be a concern.
32. Steelers	Ziggy Hood Defensive Tackle Missouri 6-3, 300	League-wide opinion was divided about whether he was a first-rounder. The Steelers obviously thought he was.

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