First here’s some frequently asked questions about my mock draft:
1) The order is done by the current NFL standings. This probably would not be the exact order if the draft took place today (coin flips & playoffs would have to be complete) but it’s a pretty good estimation of what it would look like.
2) I do these weekly but only here at NFLmocks.com so make sure you check back often for updates.
3) Make sure you leave comments below but to remember it is only early October. Right now it is hard to tell what each teams needs.
Early Trends:
Where Are The Quarterbacks? I have two quarterbacks going in this mock draft, thanks to the hunch I have about Mark Sanchez. Even Matthew Stafford is not a sure first round pick at this point. The 2009 NFL Draft could be a sad draft day for teams needing a quarterback for the future (Kansas City).
Offensive Tackle Heavy: Every team seems to love offensive lineman in the first round of the NFL Draft. Both Michael Oher and Andre Smith look like for sure top ten picks.
Where’s Tebow: As a Florida fan I had a tough time doing it but I removed Tebow, Percy Harvin, and even linebacker Brandon Spikes from the first round of this draft. All three could easily go in round one but at this point I don’t see it for any of them. Spikes has been fantastic and will still probably go in round one but I just didn’t find a spot for him this time around.
Without further adu, here’s the latest NFL Mock Draft:
| # |
Team |
Pick |
Thoughts |
| 1 |
 |
St. Louis Rams |
OT Michael Oher
Ole Miss |
Easily the best player in the entire draft class, Oher will be a great selection for any team. |
| 2 |
 |
Detroit Lions |
LB Ray Mauluaga
USC |
The best pure player in the draft this year. The Lions would absolutely love to have him. |
| 3 |
 |
Cincinnati Bengals |
OT Andre Smith
Alabama |
Andre Smith has been a force since he went to Tuscaloosa, and he will be great in the NFL also. |
| 4 |
 |
Houston Texans |
CB Malcolm Jenkins
Ohio State |
Jenkins would be the shut down corner Houston needs. Playing Peyton Manning twice a year is tough. |
| 5 |
 |
Oakland Raiders |
LB James Laurinaitis
Ohio State |
Al Davis likes defense and he takes the Ohio State star here, hoping he can anchor a struggling team. |
| 6 |
 |
Kansas City Chiefs |
QB Matthew Stafford*
Georgia |
Everyone knows the Chiefs need a quarterback, why not the young Georgia signal caller? |
| 7 |
 |
Cleveland Browns |
DE Michael Johnson
Georgia Tech |
Johnson would be a great pass rusher in the AFC North, with Big Ben and Caron Palmer in their prime. |
| 8 |
 |
Seattle Seahawks |
WR Derrius Heyward Bey
Maryland |
Heyward Bey has actually passed Michael Crabtree (for now) as the top receiver in this class. |
| 9 |
 |
San Francisco 49ers |
DE Tyson Jackson
LSU
Senior |
Jackson would help a 49ers defensivee line that needs some help up front. |
| 10 |
 |
Philadelphia Eagles |
OT Eugene Monroe
Virginia |
Monroe is quickly becoming one of the top prospects in this draft. He would be a steal right here. |
| 11 |
 |
New Orleans Saints |
DE Brian Orakpo
Texas |
Here’s another guy flying up the draft sheets right now. Orakpo would be a top 20 pick right now. |
| 12 |
 |
Minnesota Vikings |
QB Mark Sanchez
USC |
What Sanchez this high? Call this a hunch. I’ve seen the guy play and I think he will be a NFL QB. |
| 13 |
 |
Green Bay Packers |
CB Vontae Davis*
Illinois |
Davis is easily the top cornerback prospect int he draft. Green Bay would love to draft him at #13. |
| 14 |
 |
San Diego Chargers |
WR Michael Crabtree*
Texas Tech |
As you all know by now I love this guy. I think Crabtree is a can’t miss prospect. |
| 15 |
 |
Jacksonville Jaguars |
S William Moore
Missouri |
Moore would help sure up the secondary. He’s a great playmaker and would add scary speed to the D. |
| 16 |
 |
Indianapolis Colts |
LB Brian Cushing
USC |
The Colts have got to find a way to stop the run, and Cushing would definitely help in that area. |
| 17 |
 |
Miami Dolphins |
DE George Selvie
South Florida |
Selvie is everywhere on draft boards but he’d be a great replacement for Jason Taylor. |
| 18 |
 |
Baltimore Ravens |
CB Darius Butler
Connecticut |
The Ravens really need help on offense but with no wide receivers available here they help their great D. |
| 19 |
 |
Atlanta Falcons |
CB Alphonso Smith
Wake Forest |
Want to know how good of a cornerback Smith is? He likely saved the game for WF against Clemson. |
| 20 |
 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
DT Terrence Cody*
Alabama |
Cody has risen up draft boards faster than anybody. He’s huge and would be a great first day starter. |
| 21 |
 |
Arizona Cardinals |
RB Javon Ringer
Michigan State |
Ringer is the hard nosed runner than Arizona has lacked for years. I’d love this selection. |
| 22 |
 |
New York Jets |
LB Aaron Curry
Wake Forest |
Curry would be the aggressive playmaker that the Jets lack on defense. |
| 23 |
 |
Philadelphia Eagles
(Via trade with Carolina) |
DT Terrence Taylor
Michigan |
The Eagles like taking lineman in the first two rounds, and Taylor is a big force on the D line. |
| 24 |
 |
Buffalo Bills |
S Taylor Mays*
USC |
Mays is my favorite safety in this entire draft because of his size. |
| 25 |
 |
Denver Broncos |
S Patrick Chung
Oregon |
Chung is one of the top rated safeties in this entire draft. He will go middle first to late second. |
| 26 |
 |
Dallas Cowboys |
WR Jeremy Maclin*
Missouri |
Maclin would be a speedster (sort of like DeSean Jackson) and would make TO even more open. |
| 27 |
 |
Pittsburgh Steelers |
CB Mike Mickens
Cincinnati |
Mickens can shut down big receivers and would be a great late round pick. |
| 28 |
 |
Chicago Bears |
OT Ciron Black
LSU |
The one thing this draft has is a lot of great offensive tackles. Black is one of them. |
| 29 |
 |
Washington Redskins |
DE Greg Hardy
Ole Miss |
Now that Hardy is back the Ole Miss front line is dominant again. He’d be a great replacement for Taylor. |
| 30 |
 |
New England Patriots |
CB Victor Harris
Virginia Tech |
For some reason the Patriots secondary/defense isn’t playing well this year. Harris would add athleticism. |
| 31 |
 |
New York Giants |
LB Darry Beckwith
LSU |
The Giants would really like to sure up their D-line, but this is a best available pick. |
| 32 |
 |
Tennessee Titans |
WR Brian Robiskie
Ohio State |
The Titans need a young receiver and Robiskie sort of fits the Titans mold. |
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