2009 NFL Draft Discussion Thread

[ut_jazz]

Top 5 WR in this draft IMO..

1) Hakeem Nicks, North Carolina
I just love his toughness, athleticism, hands, and he is a excellent route runner.
he's a true professional, great personality..just the total package
some people don't even have him in the top 5 for wr's which i don't understand at all

2) Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech
People say he's overhyped, I don't believe it, yes he played in a incredible offense, but he made the plays few receivers can make. He has a great ability of being able to seperate himself from the defender and make excellent catches, this makes him a great target for any NFL QB

3) Kenny Britt, Rutgers
I love this guys size and determination. He really knows how to use his size to his advantage. He's been really productive in college- 2500+ yards receiving, 149 catches past two years on decent Rutgers team. This guy has pro-bowl potential

4) Percy Harvin, Florida
Playmaker. Anyone that seen this kid knows what he can do in the open field. He's a very versatile player that can be quite a weapon for any team.

5) Juaquin Iglesias, Alabama
Yes I'm going to go with a sleeper for this last one. Iglesias has a ton of potential. He's really smooth, has great route running, and has excellent athleticism. He just needs to get stronger, than he can be a great weapon.

ok i know you will say where the hell is maclin..well i'm not so sure he is going to be a star like people say he is. he can be a great playmaker, but a no.1 receiver? yes Harvin is similar in that he probably won't be a no.1 but harvin is a more versatile player.

[Fresh27]

fuk yeh! just checked the tv guide and im gonna be able to watch the 1st day of the draft....WHOOOO!!!!!:dance:

[ut_jazz]

Originally Posted by Fresh27

fuk yeh! just checked the tv guide and im gonna be able to watch the 1st day of the draft....WHOOOO!!!!!:dance:

i have to work all day saturday but i have computer access, i hope i can find a streaming link to it

i like this receiver class, some wr sleepers..

Austin Collie, BYU
Collie was very productive in BYU's offense(he finished the season with 11 straight 100 yard games). He was a very reliable target who catches just about everything thrown his way. There are questions about his speed because he's not the fastest guy or the most elusive, so he won't be a no.1, he's not a guy that will blow you away. But he can be asked to make a catch when u need to move the chains. Projected - 4th round

Jarret Dillard, Rice
Owns the NCAA record for touchdown receptions. Last three season he totaled 55 TD's! So the dude knows how to find the end zone. And his team was winning, they went 10-3 this season and won a bowl game. So he was a huge part of their success. Projected 3rd-4th round

Marko Mitchell, Nevada
Impressive size and pretty good speed for his size. He can make the big plays as shown by his impressive 18.7 yards per catch. productive - 2200 yards past two season. 130 yards on just 5 catches vs. Maryland in bowl game. Projected - 4th round

Freddie Brown, Utah
Yes i'm a bit bias but brown was a stud for the 2nd half of the season for the utes. He came up with big games vs. TCU(105 yards and game winning TD) and Alabama(12 catches for 125 yards in sugar bowl). He's not the most athletic, or the fastest guy so he won't be a no.1 or 2 target. But he is big, has good hands, and has a great attitude. Projected - 7th round

[Fresh27]

nfl.com will stream the draft again so you could try that out and im sure there will be plenty of other streaming links for ESPN. sucks you gotta work though, im gonna have to wake up at 5am to watch it:dance:

[J.U. ICE]

Another WR sleeper (my favourite of the bunch): Johnny Knox: Abilene Christian. He looked reaaal good in drills at the Combine.

[jonathanlambert8]

Whoever drafts Brandon Tate from Carolina will be getting a good player and a gigantic steal. Coming into 08, he was projected as a first rounder, ahead of his teammate Hakeem Nicks, who is also expected to go in the first. He set off to a fantastic start in 08, with 376 yards on 16 receptions and 3 scores in 6 games, before suffering a season ending injury.

Whoever drafts him will have to be patient, but 2 or 3 years down the road he has a chance at being a great WR.

[Fresh27]

The Detroit Lions have signed QB Matthew Stafford to a 6yr $78million dollar deal with $41.7 million guaranteed.....:bulgy-eyes:

[J.U. ICE]

More than Haynesworth in guaranteed money. I was in the middle of making my final mock draft before I went out tonight and never got it finished. Hopefully get that out tomorrow.

Final Mock:

1. Detroit Lions - Matthew Stafford, QB, Georgia
2. St. Louis Rams - Jason Smith, OL, Baylor
3. Kansas City Chiefs - Aaron Curry, LB, Wake Forest
4. Seattle Seahawks - Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech (went back with my OG pick)
5. Cleveland Browns - B.J. Raji, DT, Boston College
6. Cincinatti Bengals - Eugene Monroe, OL, Virginia
7. Oakland Raiders - Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri
8. Washington Redskins (f/JAX) - Mark Sanchez, QB, USC
9. Green Bay Packers - Tyson Jackson, DE, LSU
10. San Francisco 49ers - Andre Smith, OL, Alabama
11. Buffalo Bills - Aaron Maybin, DE/OLB, Penn State
12. Denver Broncos - Brian Orakpo, DE/OLB, Texas
13. Jacksonville Jaguars - Michael Oher, OL, Ole Miss
14. New Orleans Saints - Michael Jenkins, CB/S, Ohio State
15. Houston Texas - Brian Cushing, LB, USC
16. San Diego Chargers - Rey Maualuga, LB, USC
17. New York Jets - Percy Harvin, WR, Florida
18. Denver Broncos (f/CHI) - Peria Jerry, DT, Ole Miss
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Josh Freeman, QB, Kansas State
20. Detroit Lions (f/DAL) - William Beatty, OL, Conneticut
21. Philadelphia Eagles - Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia
22. Minnesota Vikings - Eben Britton, OL, Arizona
23. New England Patriots - Everette Brown, DE/OLB, Florida State
24. Atlanta Falcons - Robert Ayers, DE, Tennessee
25. Miami Dolphins - Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois
26. Baltimore Ravens - Brandon Pettigrew, TE, Oklahoma State
27. Indianapolis Colts - Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Maryland
28. Buffalo Bills (f/PHI) - Evander "Ziggy" Hood, DT, Missouri
29. Cleveland Browns (f/NYG) - Hakeem Nicks, WR, North Carolina
30. Tennesee Titans - Max Unger, OL, Oregon
31. Arizona Cardinals - Chris "Beanie" Wells, RB, Ohio State
32. Pittsburgh Steelers - Darius Butler, CB, Conneticut

There's been a lot of talk about Jackson going to the Chiefs instead of Curry (more bang for his buck), but I'm sticking with my original pick. Andre Smith and Eugene Monroe are interchangeable. I just figured a "bad" locker room (Cincy) might not be the right place for a young kid with character concerns (Smith). Let Singletary get him and light a fire. Also, most fingers seem to be pointing at a wide receiver for Oakland, but with the recent rumour that they're shopping Burgess, Aaron Maybin would not surprise me.

That's all for now. I probably won't be with you for the first day of the draft, but should have lots to say that night. Have fun ladies.

[SteveNash3424213421J]

**** Stafford and his ****ty contract.

[Milan]

Lot of talk about Mark Sanchez to St. Louis. The Rams have bought him a plane ticket to St. Louis for Sunday morning.

God I hope this is a smokescreen.