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[thesteelhammer Profile]

Footballsfuture.com has the Steelers drafting a Guard at 26.
Hopefully they are low on the #, right on O-line, but wring about it still being to find Faneca's replacement.

http://www.footballsfuture.com/2009/nflmockdraft.html

2009 NFL Mock Draft
By: Robert Davis | Updated: 8/19
Atlanta - Michael Oher, OT, Ole Miss
Sam Baker is solid, but he’s no Oher. Oher is a potential franchise tackle, and paired with Baker should give Matt Ryan all the time he needs in the pocket.

Miami - Michael Johnson, DE/OLB, Georgia Tech
The departure of Jason Taylor leaves open a hole for a playmaker off the edge. Johnson is long and lanky like Taylor, and has the pass rush potential to make a similar impact.

Kansas City - Matt Stafford, QB, Georgia
This spot is high for Stafford, or any QB, so it’s all projection at this point but the Chiefs must address their QB spot in the draft. Stafford has the tools to go this high, but needs to prove a lot on the field this year.

Detroit - Malcolm Jenkins, CB, Ohio St.
Jenkins is a corner that can play in any scheme and be a shut down corner. The team would like to address the pass rush, but with Johnson off the board, no end is worth this selection.

San Francisco - Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech
The 9ers lack a go to weapon on offense, and that is exactly what Crabtree is. He would give them a large target that knows how to get open and make plays.

Oakland - Andre Smith, OT, Alabama
Smith has the potential to go even higher than this if he can shed a few pounds, which will increase his agility. Either way he is a big time lineman that would be a huge upgrade for the Raiders. He has the potential to be a standout at any spot outside of center in the NFL.

St. Louis - Brian Cushing, LB, USC
Cushing is the type of all around talent any team would love to add to its linebacking unit. He can do it all on the field and should emerge as a team leader, making the defense come together.

Chicago - Tim Tebow, QB, Florida
Another Gator QB? I know Bears fans may be worried about that but Tebow at least has a much higher ceiling than Grossman did. The team will not move forward until they nab a QB to lead them. Tebow has a lot of questions to answer as far as developing into a pro QB but he’s definitely got the potential to move up this high.

Cincinnati - George Selvie, DE, USF
Selvie is a true playmaker off the edge. The Bengals would love to add an interior lineman, but no one is worthy of this selection. They go with the next best thing, which is a terror off the edge that the offense has to worry about on every snap.

NY Jets - Chris Wells, RB, Ohio St.
Wells is simply too good to pass up here. Thomas Jones is solid, but Wells is a guy that can carry an offense. He slides only because the teams drafting at the top had needs at other spots.

Denver - Rey Maualuga, LB, USC
DJ Williams is better suited outside, so landing an inside guy makes sense. Adding a guy with the attitude and mean streak to the middle of your defense is something every team covets.

Baltimore - Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois
Depth is still an issue in the secondary, and age may be creeping up on the corners as well. Davis is a guy that has amazing potential at corner but could spend some time at safety if need be.

Philadelphia(Carolina) - Eugene Monroe, OT, Virginia
The Eagles are selecting this high because of the draft day trade with the Panthers last year that allowed them to nab Jeff Otah. The Eagles now land a tackle themselves, a player that is probably a better prospect than Otah was.

Houston - Taylor Mays, S, USC
Mays is every thing you could dream of in a safety. He has the potential to be a real difference maker and for a Texan secondary in need of one, it’s a perfect fit.

Buffalo - Ciron Black, OT, LSU
After selecting a corner and wideout last year, the Bills look to address a big need with their top pick this year. Black has big time potential and could help all the pieces in the Buffalo offense come together.

Arizona - LeSean McCoy, RB, Pitt
Edge James is only slowing down, and although Hightower may prove to be a steal, the Cards need a long term playmaker at RB.

Washington - William Moore, S, Missouri
This pick comes from the unfortunate loss of Sean Taylor last year. Moore is a big playmaker that again gives the Skins a great duo at safety.

Tampa Bay - Percy Harvin, WR, Florida
Harvin is as electric as any offensive player in the draft. For a team needing a boost, and an eventual replacement for Joey Galloway, Harvin makes too much sense.

Tennessee - Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri
At some point the Titans will realize that they must get Vince Young a playmaker at receiver if they ever expect him to improve as a passer.

Philadelphia - Myron Rolle, S, Florida St.
Rolle is a big, physical safety that is extremely intelligent. He is a great strong safety prospect that would be a nice fit in the Philly secondary..

New Orleans - James Laurinitis, LB, Ohio St.
Once they landed Jeremy Shockey via trade, TE came off the list of positions to draft. With a talent like Laurinaitis on the board and his versatility, he will provide a big boost to the Saints defense.

Minnesota - Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma
Nothing helps out a young QB like a huge security blanket over the middle. Gresham should be able to provide that and more for Tarvaris Jackson and the Vikes offense.

Cleveland - Mike Mickens, CB, Cincinnati
The Browns have done a good job accumulating talent all over the field, but an upgrade at corner is still needed. Mickens ball skills make him the top corner left on the board, and should be a boost to the Brown secondary.

Seattle - Fili Moala, DT, USC
Moala would add some much needed attitude and all around talent to the interior defensive line.

Green Bay - Tyson Jackson, DL, LSU
Jackson is the best available talent, which is the reason for his selection. His versatility along the front four though would be a very nice addition to the Pack rotation.

Pittsburgh - Duke Robinson, G, Oklahoma
The Steelers were unable to find a replacement for Al Faneca in last years draft. Now they have, and he comes much cheaper and should be around for a long time.

NY Giants - Brandon Spikes, LB, Florida
Drafting a couple mid round guys last year will not solve the linebacking problems for the Giants. Spikes should go a long way to solving that.

Jacksonville - Alex Mack, C, Cal
Finding a long term solution at center is a pressing need for the Jags, and Mack is one of the best C’s to come out in the last few years.

San Diego - Phil Loadholt, OT, Oklahoma
Loadholt teams with Marcus McNeil to give the Chargers the most physically imposing set of tackles in the league.

Indianapolis - Sen’Derrick Marks, DT, Auburn
Marks could go higher and is arguably the top tackle in the draft. No tackle has established himself as a sure fire first rounder, but the Colts would love to find him still on the board at this point.

Dallas - Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Maryland
A receiver to take some pressure off Terrell Owens would be nice.

New England - Alex Boone, OT, Ohio St.
Boone has the talent to play on both sides of the offensive line. He would start out at RT, but provide depth and possibly the long term answer at LT.

[WoodsonOfSteel Profile]

Ummmm...

Let's get started with the '08 season before humoring this sort of recockulous deadline filler tripe.

I'm just sayin'.

[jstallworth82 Profile]

Well he is predicting NE to win SB.

I would take Alex Mack at Center b4 Duke robinson at Guard for the simple fact that we need that centerpiece in the line to work off of. We have always thrived in having an awesome Center and Mack can be that guy. Robinson can very well be a strong Guard and I would certainly not mind having him coming from a good school and with his athletic ability but taking a Center is I guess a personal preference to me. I mean you need that stud in the middle with a brain to call assignments.

[thesteelhammer Profile]

Prospect rankings - would love to have top OT
http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=851322

NFL Draft top 100 prospects
1. Michael Oher, OT, Ole Miss
Oher has a rare blend of size, athleticism and girth. He entered the 2008 NFL draft, then pulled out a few days later even though he was considered a first-round pick. New coach Houston Nutt is glad he stayed. This time around, Oher – now a senior – could be the first player taken in the draft. He is No. 1 on the Rivals.com list of the top 100 pro prospects and could be the second consecutive offensive tackle chosen No. 1 overall; the Miami Dolphins took Michigan's Jake Long with the No. 1 pick earlier this year.
2. Andre Smith *, OT, Alabama
A massive tackle with great feet, in the mold of former first-round pick Shawn Andrews.
3. Matthew Stafford *, QB, Georgia
The most natural pocket passer in the nation. He has a skill set similar to Carson Palmer's.
4. DeMarcus Granger *, DT, Oklahoma
An explosive three-technique tackle who makes a living in the opponent's backfield.
5. Michael Johnson, DE, Georgia Tech
Displays a rare first step for his size. He can be an absolute terror off the edge with his combination of length and body control.
6. Eugene Monroe, OT, Virginia
A nimble tackle who re-directs well. He needs to add bulk and power to his lower half.
7. Michael Crabtree *, WR, Texas Tech
The total package – size, speed, burst and hands – and is the best receiver prospect since Calvin Johnson.
8. Jeremy Maclin *, WR, Missouri
Excellent size and speed, with the ability to break tackles. He is dangerous with the ball in his hands.
9. Vontae Davis *, CB, Illinois
A rare athlete with fluid hips and burst out of his breaks. He's instinctive in man coverage.
10. Rey Maualuga, LB, USC
He's a more physically dominant version of Seahawks MLB Lofa Tatupu, another former USC standout.
11. Brian Orakpo, DE, Texas
Showcases an explosive first step off the edge, with the ability to dip and turn the corner consistently.
12. Knowshon Moreno *, RB, Georgia
He is the most "natural" running back in the nation, with a combination of vision, quickness and balance. He has a good burst and a second gear.
13. Chris Wells *, RB, Ohio State
A powerful back with a thick frame and quick feet. He can make a defender miss and churn out yards after contact.
14. James Laurinaitis, LB, Ohio State
A fluid, athletic linebacker with a nose for the ball in both the pass and run game.
15. William Moore, FS, Missouri
A physically well-built safety with the athleticism and body control to do it all.
16. Jonathan Luigs, C, Arkansas
The best center prospect we have seen in the past five years.
17. Malcolm Jenkins, CB, Ohio State
An instinctive corner with good range and ball skills in zone coverage, but he lacks a second gear.
18. Ricky Jean-Francois *, DT, LSU
Was the quickest and most disruptive LSU defensive lineman in the national championship game last season and, yes, that includes Glenn Dorsey.
19. LeSean McCoy *, RB, Pittsburgh
He has struggled running though tackles this year. He's not quite as instinctive as Knowshon Moreno but has excellent body control for his size and possesses a nice combination of quickness and strength.
20. Jermaine Cunningham *, DE, Florida
A compact, powerful end with speed, power and change-of-direction skill on the edge.
21. Xavier Fulton, OT, Illinois
May have the best feet of any offensive lineman in the country. He needs to continue to add strength and girth to his overall frame.
22. Herman Johnson, G, LSU
He's an amazing physical specimen at 6 feet 8 and 360 pounds who can move and re-direct in space. He's fluid and agile for a man his size.
23. Percy Harvin *, WR, Florida
An explosive athlete in space who can make a play any time he has the ball.
24. Taylor Mays *, FS, USC
A physically imposing safety who can run and cover or play at the line of scrimmage.
25. Duke Robinson, G, Oklahoma
A massive guard with an intriguing blend of raw power and athleticism.
26. Darrius Heyward-Bey *, WR, Maryland
A tall, lean receiver with great speed and the burst to get down the field. He's a big-time jump-ball threat.
27. Mark Sanchez *, QB, USC
Has a big-time arm and is accurate down the field. He makes quick decisions but needs to work on his touch underneath.
28. Myron Rolle *, SS, Florida State
Smart, instinctive safety with a strong build. He has the range to play the center-field role.
29. Jermaine Gresham *, TE, Oklahoma
A big, physical athlete with great burst and speed down the seam. He can separate at all levels in man coverage.
30. Aaron Curry, LB, Wake Forest
A gifted run-and-hit linebacker. He has sideline-to-sideline range but needs to improve his awareness.
31. Tim Tebow *, QB, Florida
A dual run/pass threat who has all the intangibles. He can buy time in the pocket but needs to learn to read defenses more consistently in the passing game.
32. Geno Atkins *, DT, Georgia
Another explosive SEC three-technique defensive tackle. He will get a lot more attention from opposing linemen with the season-ending injury to Bulldogs DT Jeff Owens.
33. Maurice Evans *, DE, Penn State
Explosive athlete with a quick first step and powerful punch. He does a nice job beating blocks both inside and out.
34. James Davis, RB, Clemson
A one-cut back who has good vision and gets north to south quickly. He also is comfortable in the passing game.
35. Derek Pegues, FS, Mississippi State
He is built and runs like a corner, but is a ballhawk as a safety.
36. Rico McCoy *, LB, Tennessee
Undersized but has the most impressive fluidity and range of any linebacker in the draft. He should really rise up draft boards.
37. Mike Mickens, CB, Cincinnati
Long, rangy corner with good ball skills. He plays a bit high and struggles losing speed in his transition.
38. Nic Harris, SS, Oklahoma
Built like a linebacker and is strong attacking the line of scrimmage. He is fluid in zone coverage and has a nose for the ball.
39. Ciron Black *, OT, LSU
Displays a compact stance and moves well laterally. He can re-direct and has the quickness to reach the corner.
40. Brandon Pettigrew, TE, Oklahoma State
A physically imposing tight end with good power in the blocking game. He has impressive body control, and goes up and gets the ball as well as any receiver in the country.
41. Terrance Taylor, DT, Michigan
A two-gap plugger who can clog running lanes inside. He has good quickness off the snap and can push the pocket.
42. Josh Freeman *, QB, Kansas State
A physically impressive quarterback with rare arm strength and feel in the pocket. He's in the JaMarcus Russell/Daunte Culpepper mold.
43. Pat White, WR, West Virginia
He's one of the best playmakers in college football. He will be asked to make the transition from quarterback to wide receiver in the pros.
44. Alphonso Smith, CB, Wake Forest
Has all the tools you look for in an NFL corner except size (he's 5-9). He is as fluid as any corner in college football.
45. C.J. Spiller *, RB, Clemson
Lightning in a bottle. He has the quickness to make a man miss and the burst to separate, and he does a great job making cuts at full speed.
46. Max Unger, C, Oregon
He's a former left tackle with good feet and lateral mobility for a center. He plays a bit high but is an ideal fit for a zone-blocking scheme.
47. Greg Hardy *, DE, Ole Miss
His long limbs and speed make him difficult to block. He has the quickness to beat tackles outside or inside off the snap.
48. Brandon Spikes *, LB, Florida
A powerful linebacker who showcases good instincts inside, and does a nice job stacking and shedding versus the run.
49. George Selvie *, DE, South Florida
An ultra-productive end who exhibits good quickness and technique. Has a good motor and closes on the ball quickly.
50. Ziggy Hood, DT, Missouri
Plays with good leverage and power inside. He makes as many plays as any defensive tackle in the nation.
51. Alex Boone, OT, Ohio State
Has slimmed down and looks more fluid out on the edge. Has a powerful upper body. When he locks on, it's over.
52. B.J. Raji, DT, Boston College
A powerful defensive tackle who can push the pocket and get off blocks. Powerful and tough to move inside.
53. Louis Murphy, WR, Florida
Showcases great deep speed and is a constant vertical threat. Is a raw route runner and lacks consistent hands.
54. Courtney Greene, FS, Rutgers
A long, rangy safety with a nose for the ball. Has good first-step quickness, and covers a lot of ground in the deep half.
55. Brian Cushing, LB, USC
A versatile athlete who can play a variety of positions but is at his best rushing the passer.
56. Alex Mack, C, California
Displays good toughness and power inside. He plays with a natural bend and has the technique and quickness to start from Day One.
57. Jamon Meredith, OT, South Carolina
A smooth tackle who can handle speed off the edge. He is coordinated re-directing but needs to improve his technique.
58. Antoine Caldwell, C, Alabama
Has a great combination of power and athleticism. He is natural in space and gets a good push as an in-line run blocker.
59. Sam Young *, OT, Notre Dame
A tall, long athlete with the feet and coordination to protect a quarterback's blind side. He needs to develop more of a mean streak.
60. Cullen Harper, QB, Clemson
He displays a quick release and good athleticism. He is accurate with the ball and has a strong arm, but needs to make quicker decisions.
61. Vince Oghobaase *, DT, Duke
At 6 feet 6 and 303 pounds, Oghobaase plays with great bend and flexibility for his size. He coils up well at the snap and has an explosive first step.
62. Greg Middleton *, DE, Indiana
An explosive athlete. Has the body control to beat blocks.
63. Trevor Canfield, G, Cincinnati
A throwback guard who loves to finish blocks and plays with good hand placement and technique in the running game. He's a better athlete than most think.
64. Dannell Ellerbe, LB, Georgia
A sideline-to-sideline athlete who has a nose for the ball and makes plays all over the field.
65. Ricky Sapp *, DE, Clemson
An undersized pass-rushing specialist who uses his burst to reach the corner. He needs to add more of a pass-rush repertoire and power to his game.
66. Fili Moala, DT, USC
Has a great first step for his size, but doesn't play with the power his frame would indicate.
67. Brian Robiskie, WR, Ohio State
The most technically sound wide receiver in the county. While he lacks any kind of burst, he looks like an ideal possession guy at the next level.
68. Sen'Derrick Marks *, DT, Auburn
A big-bodied tackle who can eat up space on the inside, and shows the power to push the pocket and anchor versus the double-team.
69. Mitch Petrus, G, Arkansas
Ideal for a zone-blocking scheme. He displays great feet and body control, and can really get out to the second level.
70. Marcus Freeman, LB, Ohio State
A bit of an afterthought on Ohio State's star-studded defense, but he does everything well and will be an NFL starter.
71. Victor Harris, CB, Virginia Tech
A physical, in-your-face corner who can close quickly on the ball. He plays a bit high and lacks great make-up speed.
72. Darry Beckwith, LB, LSU
Has a big, strong frame and is powerful attacking downhill. He has the athleticism to run sideline-to-sideline.
73. Javon Ringer, RB, Michigan State
Short, compact back with good balance, burst and change-of-direction skills.
74. Chase Coffman, TE, Missouri
A strider who is sudden out of his breaks and does well going up and attacking the ball.
75. Anthony Parker, G, Tennessee
He's thickly built, with a compact frame. Has smooth lateral mobility and a strong punch, showcases good body control and never over-extends.
76. Derrick Williams, WR, Penn State
A better athlete than football player. He could really blossom in the NFL with the right coaching staff.
77. Darius Butler, CB, Connecticut
Possesses great recovery speed and quickness out of breaks. He is rail thin but shows the toughness scouts love.
78. Keiland Williams *, RB, LSU
Dynamic with the ball in his hands, but lacks the girth and instincts to be successful between the tackles.
79. Michael Hamlin, SS, Clemson
A big, rangy safety with good wheels once he gets going. He can cover a lot of ground but struggles re-directing.
80. Hunter Cantwell, QB, Louisville
Displays a great skill set with all the tools you'd want in an NFL quarterback. He just needs more playing experience.
81. Jason Smith, OT, Baylor
Former tight end has good athleticism and body control on the edge. He needs to continue to add girth and work on his technique.
82. Tyson Jackson, DE, LSU
Possesses great size, length and suddenness off the edge. He needs to play with more power and more of a mean streak.
83. Travis Beckum, TE, Wisconsin
A one-dimensional player who is a mismatch nightmare for any defense in the passing game. But he couldn't block the chair you're sitting in.
84. Augustus Parrish, OT, Kent State
Smaller-school prospect with the quickness, size and body control of an NFL left tackle.
85. Aaron Kelly, WR, Clemson
Smooth route runner who uses his body well to shield defenders from the ball. He's a No. 2 receiver at the next level.
86. Pannel Egboh, DE, Stanford
Possesses great size (6-6/280) length and body control. But he is too much of a finesse player at this stage.
87. Brandon Gibson, WR, Washington State
Well-built receiver with good balance and burst as route runner. He shows the ability to get consistent separation on all levels.
88. Matt Shaughnessy, DE, Wisconsin
Good athlete off the edge. He plays with a great motor, but needs to add more power to his upper body and punch.
89. Domonique Johnson, CB, Jackson State
Explosive, quick-twitch corner with good size (6-2/200) who has dominated his competition. Johnson, a Texan who began his career at Missouri, has a nose for the ball.
90. Keegan Herring, RB, Arizona State
Undersized back with a great first step and home-run speed. He has a tendency to bounce too many plays outside.
91. Keenan Lewis, CB, Oregon State
Tall, physical corner with good body control and balance. He does a nice job in press coverage.
92. Ryan Purvis, TE, Boston College
Won't wow you as an athlete but knows how to get open. He catches the ball in traffic and loves to block.
93. Bruce Johnson, CB, Miami
An undersized, explosive corner with great recovery speed. He loves to play physical at the line, but struggles with instincts in zone.
94. Arian Foster, RB, Tennessee
Possesses great size and quickness through the tackles, but tries to run like a scatback too often and doesn't lower his head and drive for tough yards.
95. Kevin Barnes, CB, Maryland
A long, lean track star who is developing into an instinctive corner. He has improved significantly since his sophomore season.
96. Nathan Brown, QB, Central Arkansas
Small-school quarterback showcases a strong arm and accuracy from the pocket. He makes quick decisions under pressure.
97. Juaquin Iglesias, WR, Oklahoma
Has good quickness and decent deep speed. He reminds some of former LSU wide receiver Early Doucet.
98. Tyrone McKenzie, LB, South Florida
Showcases great burst and closing speed toward the ball. He plays with reckless abandon and flies around the field.
99. Kenny Britt, WR, Rutgers
A well-built receiver who does a nice job getting out of his breaks and separating at all levels. He's physical after the catch.
100. Terrence Cody *, DT, Alabama
Displays amazing athleticism for a man who weighs 370 pounds. He could really soar up draft boards with a strong season.