Thread: 2009 NFL Draft

For the folks who wish to turn the page on the 2008 season, I figure now is as good of a time as ever to look towards the future. The 2009 NFL Draft that is.

Here's a snapshot of ESPN's current Power Rankings, followed by their Top 32 College Recruits. I realize NFL Draft positions are still TBD, but we can still discuss and anticipate what might be available for our teams. The Power Rankings may be the most accurate list we can use to forecast the draft order for now. (For instance, since the Lions are ranked #32, they would have the 1st pick in the '09 draft).

Ok, let's have fun. Who goes where? Who do you want for your team?

2008 Power Rankings: Week 13

32. Lions
31. Chiefs
30. Bengals
29. Rams
28. Seahawks
27. 49ers
26. Raiders
25. Bowns
24. Jaguars
23. Texans
22. Chargers
21. Eagles
20. Packers
19. Broncos
18. Bills
17. Vikings
16. Saints
15. Bears
14. Dolphins
13. Ravens
12. Redskins
11. Cardinals
10. Falcons
9. Cowboys
8. Patriots
7. Panthers
6. Colts
5. Buccaneers
4. Steelers
3. Jets
2. Titans
1. Giants


Scouts Inc.'s Top 32
Player/ Pos./ School/ Grade

1. [ame]http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2009&id=24678[/ame]* OT Alabama 98
2. [ame="http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/player/profile?playerId=188934"]Sam Bradford Stats, News, Photos - Oklahoma Sooners - NCAA College Football - ESPN[/ame]** QB Oklahoma 98
3. [ame]http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2009&id=24681[/ame]* QB Georgia 97
4. [ame]http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2009&id=24682[/ame]** WR Texas Tech 97
5. [ame]http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2009&id=23967[/ame] CB Ohio State 97
6. [ame]http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2009&id=23889[/ame] OT Mississippi 97
7. [ame]http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2009&id=24673[/ame]** WR Missouri 96
8. [ame]http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2009&id=24680[/ame]* CB Illinois 96
9. [ame]http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2009&id=23926[/ame] OLB Wake Forest 96
10. [ame]http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2009&id=24695[/ame]* DE Florida State 96
11. [ame]http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?id=24677&draftyear=2009[/ame]* DT Auburn 96
12. [ame]http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2009&id=24683[/ame]* OT Arizona 95
13. Jerry Hughes** DE TCU 95
14. [ame]http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2009&id=24676[/ame]* QB USC 95
15. [ame]http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2009&id=24674[/ame]* RB Ohio State 95
16. [ame]http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?id=23779&draftyear=2009[/ame] ILB USC 95
17. [ame]http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2009&id=24675[/ame]* DT Alabama 95
18. Aaron Maybin** DE Penn State 94
19. [ame]http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2009&id=24685[/ame]** RB Georgia 94
20. [ame]http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2009&id=24514[/ame] DE Ga. Tech 93
21. [ame]http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2009&id=24096[/ame] OT Virginia 93
22. [ame]http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2009&id=24698[/ame]* TE Oklahoma 93
23. [ame]http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2009&id=23966[/ame] ILB Ohio State 92
24. [ame]http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?id=24689&draftyear=2009[/ame]** RB Pittsburgh 92
25. [ame]http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2009&id=24064[/ame] DE Texas 92
26. [ame]http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2009&id=24687[/ame]* DE S. Florida 91
27. [ame]http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2009&id=24453[/ame] OLB USC 91
28. [ame]http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2009&id=24688[/ame]* WR Florida 91
29. [ame]http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2009&id=23982[/ame] TE Okla. State 91
30. [ame]http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2009&id=24690[/ame]* S USC 6-3½
31. [ame]http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2009&id=24665[/ame]* OT Okla. State 90
32. [ame]http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?id=24694&draftyear=2009[/ame]* WR Maryland 90

(Note: * denotes a junior who is draft eligible. ** denotes sophomore who is draft eligible.)

Given that the NFL has changes in mind to their labor contract in 2010, I think you will see a lot of underclassmen coming out this season, to grab the $$$ while they can.

I think the Bengals will pick somewhere around third, and knowing Moron Mike Brown and his penchant for taking position players high and his love for tOSU, he will probably reach way too far down and pick Beanie Wells. He'll go ahead and pick him third (or whatever), and he won't even try to trade down.

Don't look for any of the teams with the top 5 picks to trade down. It's really expensive to sign those top 5 picks. As for the Lions, I'll wait till later to talk about what they need. The list is very long right now, and I'd rather see what's available before I project who they may draft. Besides, what I think they need and who they draft has never been in agreement. I sent my resume to Ford for the GM position. I should be hearing back from them any day now.

The Steelers need O lineman and D lineman.

Some analysts have CB, Malcom Jenkins (tOSU) dropping to the Browns and drafting a franchise RB in Chris Wells would be tempting, but I would really like to see a stud LB drafted with our first pick.

With that said, I like Rey Maualuga from USC, a lot.

bradford is a soph. how is he eligible for the draft? i thought you had to be a jr to go into the draft.

Originally Posted by jlhugh

bradford is a soph. how is he eligible for the draft? i thought you had to be a jr to go into the draft.

You have to have 3 years in the college ranks I think. That doesn't necessarily mean you have to be a junior. Bradford could've been red shirted his 1st year..

I believe it's an age thing.