Top 103 Draft Prospects For 2009, V2.0

[Big Bid'Ness]

From:Realgm.com

Jeff Risdon/RealGM - Many changes here since the September version. This list features a lot more underclassmen, but please do not read anything into their inclusion as to their declaration status. There are some that have all but declared for the draft already, whereas others are not expected to declare but could change their minds.

These ratings reflect player ratings, not necessarily anticipated draft order (that’s what mock drafts are for!). Some weight is given to positions, i.e. a QB or DE with the same grade as a G or TE will be listed higher.

This list was complied with input from a couple of current NFL collegiate scouts, my own personal evaluations, and opinions from other sources that I trust. The balance between proven ability and potential NFL upside is almost completely subjective on my part, based on years of scouting and ongoing trends in the NFL.

1. Malcolm Jenkins, CB, Ohio State--could be the best CB from Cornerback U., has everything you could ask for in a shutdown corner

2. Andre Smith, T, Alabama--his improved agility and tenacity elevate him to the top of a deep tackle class

3. Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech--just a redshirt sophomore, but has all the ability and characteristics of Anquan Boldin already

4. Aaron Curry, LB, Wake Forest--not as sexy as the bigger names, but Curry has no visible holes in his game

5. Eugene Monroe, T, Virginia--has looked very strong against NFL-caliber opponents

6. Matthew Stafford, QB, Georgia--junior is the clear cream of the QB crop, a strong-armed leader with loads of big-game experience

7. Chris “Beanie” Wells, RB, Ohio State--his toe injury has stymied his acceleration, but Beanie has shown great vision, speed, and power

8. Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois--impressive athlete knows how to finish his tackles and has great instincts

9. Brian Orakpo, DE, Texas--physical marvel has shown he can do more than rack up sacks

10. Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma--redshirt junior has uncanny accuracy and enough zip on his deeper throws

11. Michael Johnson, DE, Georgia Tech--based entirely on potential, not his college production a la Mario Williams

12. Alex Mack, C, California--outstanding athleticism and ability to fire out to the second level make him a special talent

13. Jeremy Maclin, WR/KR, Missouri
14. Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia
15. James Laurinaitis, LB, Ohio State
16. Michael Oher, T, Mississippi

17. BJ Raji, NT, Boston College--best of the big beef 3-4 NT prospects in this draft

18. Brandon Pettigrew, TE, Oklahoma State--more NFL-ready than recent top-shelf TEs, better blocker than receiver at this point

19. Jason Smith, T, Baylor
20. Antoine Caldwell, C, Alabama

21. Percy Harvin, ATH, Florida--a faster version of Eric Metcalf, if he accepts being a RB/WR hybrid

22. Rey Maualuga, LB, USC

23. Brandon Spikes, LB, Florida--big-time hitter is quickly learning how to take better angles

24. Alphonso Smith, CB, Wake Forest

25. George Selvie, DE/OLB, South Florida--the next Lamarr Woodley?

26. Sen’Derrick Marks, DT, Auburn

27. Jonathan Luigs, C, Arkansas--the “agile tactician” fits best in a zone blocking scheme

28. Mark Sanchez, QB, USC
29. Larry English, DE/OLB, Northern Illinois
30. Russell Okung, T, Oklahoma State

31. Darius Heyward-Bey, WR, Maryland--has a lot of Braylon Edwards in him, for better and for worse

32. Eben Britton, T, Arizona
33. Everette Brown, DE, Florida State

34. C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson--has pulled far ahead of teammate James Davis thanks to his speed and balance

35. Auston English, DE, Oklahoma

36. Tyson Jackson, DT, LSU--projects better as a 3-4 DE in the NFL

37. Terrance Cody, NT, Alabama
38. Darius Butler, CB, Connecticut
39. Duke Robinson, G, Oklahoma
40. Peria Jerry, DT, Mississippi
41. Jason Phillips, LB, TCU
42. Clint Sintim, LB, Virginia
43. Trevor Canfield, G, Cincinnati
44. Sherrod Martin, CB, Troy

45. Greg Hardy, DE, Mississippi--his flashes of greatness show game-changing potential, but he must learn to play every snap

46. Max Unger, OL, Oregon--best fit is at G, but can capably play all 5 line spots

47. Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma
48. DJ Moore, CB, Vanderbilt
49. Cody Brown, DE/OLB, Connecticut

50. Derrick Pegues, DB, Mississippi State--added value as a return man

51. Louis Delmas, S, Western Michigan--physical ballhawk has a lot of Bob Sanders in him

52. Jason Watkins, T, Florida
53. Nate Davis, QB, Ball State
54. Alex Magee, DT, Purdue

55. Brian Cushing, LB, USC--would be significantly higher if not for red flags for injuries

56. Kevin Barnes, CB, Maryland

57. Trevard Lindley, CB, Kentucky--could rocket up the boards if he works out well and shows strong work ethic

58. Lydell Sargent, CB, Penn State

59. Mike Mickens, CB, Cincinnati--rediscovering the playmaking ability and making better decisions in coverage

60. Clay Matthews, OLB, USC--moving up quickly, and his dad belongs in the HOF

61. Brandon Tate, WR, North Carolina
62. William Moore, S, Missouri
63. Marcus Freeman, LB, Ohio State

64. Patrick Turner, WR, USC--does more than getting by on natural talent, an oddity for USC wideouts of late.

65. Rashad Johnson, S, Alabama
66. Mohammed Massaquoi, WR, Georgia
67. Pannel Egboh, DE, Stanford
68. Evander “Ziggy” Hood, DT, Missouri

69. Eric Wood, C, Louisville--reminds me a great deal of Hank Fraley

70. Sean Weatherspoon, LB, Missouri
71. Jahi Word-Daniels, CB, Georgia Tech
72. Victor “Macho” Harris, CB, Virginia Tech
73. Jamon Meredith, T, South Carolina
74. Londen Fryar, CB, Western Michigan
75. Tyrone McKenzie, OLB, South Florida

76. Chase Coffman, TE, Missouri--has similar skills to Dallas Clark

77. Derrick Williams, WR, Penn State
78. Jonathan Casillas, LB, Wisconsin
79. Louis Murphy, WR, Florida

80. Kevin Ellison, S, USC--if teammate Mays had ¼ of Ellison’s savvy, Mays would be the #1 overall pick

81. Darry Beckwith, LB, LSU

82. Shonn Greene, RB, Iowa--late to the scene, but that also means coveted fresh legs

83. Travis Beckum, TE, Wisconsin
84. Tom Brandstater, QB, Fresno State

85. Marko Mitchell, WR, Nevada--deceptive speed for a big wideout, good blocker

86. Dannell Ellerbe, LB, Georgia
87. Antonio Coleman, DE, Auburn

88. Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska--quickly maturing into a better prospect, should he declare

89. Zack Follett, LB, California
90. Taylor Mays, S, USC
91. Joe Burnett, CB, Central Florida
92. Donald Brown, RB, Connecticut

93. Ciron Black, T, LSU--needs to go back to school for another year

94. Terrance Taylor, DT, Michigan
95. C.J. Davis, G, Pittsburgh

96. Deangelo Smith, DB, Cincinnati--probably best as a nickel back in the NFL

97. Eric Moncur, DE, Miami FL

98. Alex Boone, T, Ohio State--will play RT in the NFL and has the snarl to make it

99. William Beatty, T, Connecticut
100. Matt Shaughnessy, DE, Wisconsin
101. Courtney Greene, S, Rutgers
102. Hakeem Nicks, WR, North Carolina
103. Kam Chancellor, S, Virginia Tech

 

[DC4]

I always wanted Phins to draft Crabtree, looks like that wont happen...I think he is the Best Player on that list.

 

[WHO-DEY-BENGALS_18]

It'll be interesting to see who the Bengals pick.