2009 NFL Mock Draft Round 2

By:  Buckrock101

1.  Detroit Lions- Nate Davis (QB) Ball State
It seems like Drew Stanton may not be the guy anymore at QB, and in that case the Lions will no doubt be looking at a QB in the draft this year. Davis has a strong arm, good accuracy and good mobility, and looks like a clone of Aaron Rodgers to me. His main concern is the level of opposition he has played, playing in the MAC. He is still great value here, however. 

2.  Oakland Raiders- Demetrius Byrd (WR) Louisiana State
Oakland have invested their franchise in JaMarcus Russell, and they now need to give him two things- a legitimate offensive line, and a legitimate receiving corps. With Andre Smith taken in the first, they now take a future starter at WR, in Byrd, a very good all-round WR with a lot of upside.
 

3.   Cincinnati Bengals- Jasper Brinkley (ILB) South Carolina
Dhani Jones is just a stopgap measure at ILB, and the Bengals need to pick up a replacement in this draft. Brinkley is my #2 at the position (behind Spikes), and is a big, strong LB who will really improve Cincinnati’s run defense. 

  4.  Kansas City Chiefs- James Laurinaitis (ILB) Ohio State
More talent here for what is becoming a very good young defense in Kansas City. Laurinaitis slots in from day one at inside linebacker, and he, Dorsey and Selvie make for a great defense in the years to come. 

5.  St Louis Rams- Max Unger (OT) Oregon
The Rams finally get some OL help, for one of the worst units in the NFL. Marc Bulger needs someone to protect his blindside, and Steven Jackson needs someone to run block at left tackle... Unger, a leader on a very good run blocking line, will provide both those things.   

6.   Cleveland Browns- Rey Maualuga (ILB) Southern California
The Browns need a stud thumper LB inside in their 3-4 system, and Maualuga is just that. A great fit for Cleveland’s defense, which is in need of major improvement.

7.  Seattle Seahawks- Zac Robinson (QB) Oklahoma State
Robinson has been playing great this season, and if he is to come out he may well end up as a first day pick. He has the physical tools, together with good accuracy and decision making. He needs a bit of work, but he is able to learn behind Matt Hasselbeck for a year or two here. Hass is nearing the end of his career, so they will need a replacement for the future. 

8.  Houston Texans- Auston English (DE) Oklahoma
Houston needs a pass rusher to complement Mario Williams, and they get a good value pick with English here. The Sooners pass rusher is a very well rounded DE, with good athleticism and a very good motor. 

9.  San Francisco 49ers- Jamon Meredith (OT/OG) South Carolina
San Francisco needs OL help, and Meredith is a good guy to provide that. A guy with experience at both tackle and guard, Meredith can help improve a unit that has struggled to block for Frank Gore, one of the league’s best runners.   

10.  New York Jets (f/NO)- Rashad Johnson (S) Alabama
Kerry Rhodes is one of the top 2 safeties in the NFL, but the Jets need an improvement at the other spot. Johnson is a ballhawking safety how has been showing his class in recent weeks, especially against LSU, in which he had 3 interceptions. 


11.  Minnesota Vikings- Captain Munnerlyn (CB) South Carolina
Minnesota’s pass defense has been very bad this year, and they really need an upgrade at cornerback. Munnerlyn is a very underrated corner, and a steal at this point. He has very good speed and is physical to boot. 
 

12.  Jacksonville Jaguars- Sen’Derrick Marks (DT) Auburn
Jacksonville used to have the league’s best DT pairing with Henderson and Stroud, but it is now an area they need upgraded. Marks is great value here, and will step in and make an impact early. 

13.  Green Bay Packers- Dorell Scott (DT) Clemson
The Pack’s run defense has been pitiful at times, so there should be no doubt that help is needed on the DL early in the 2009 draft. Scott is exactly the type of player needed, a guy who is strong and good against the run. The Clemson DT is also able to get penetration, and is a good all-round DT. 

14.   Buffalo Bills- Jonathan Luigs (C) Arkansas
The weak spot on Buffalo’s line is center, and luckily for them a class center falls to them here. 

15.   Miami Dolphins- D.J. Moore (CB) Vanderbilt
Two CBs in the first two rounds? Unexpected, but I could see it happening. Miami’s secondary really is lacking, and adding both Davis and Moore will be a huge boost to the Dolphins’ pass defense. 

16.  New England Patriots (f/SD)- Alphonso Smith (CB) Wake Forest
New England lost Asante Samuel in the offseason, and really have suffered due to that. If they want to avoid getting burnt by Brett Favre regularly, they will have to add some more talent. Smith is great value here.  

17.   Denver Broncos- Emmanuel Cook (S) South Carolina
The Broncos are very weak at safety, and could do with a safety like Cook. He is well built and great against the run, as well as being an excellent blitzer. He has 4.4-4.5 speed on top of that, and is pretty good in coverage. 

18.   Chicago Bears- Robert Ayers (DE) Tennessee
The Bears are struggling to get a pass rush right now, so they take the best available DE here. Ayers is a well-built and well-rounded DE prospect who is good against both the run and the pass. 

19.  Baltimore Ravens- Mardy Gilyard (WR) Cincinnati
Joe Flacco needs playmakers to throw to, and Gilyard is a perfect example. The Bearcats receiver is a speedy deep threat, who has been playing excellent football this year. He is also a great return man. 

20.  New England Patriots- Shonn Greene (RB) Iowa
The Patriots have been struggling to run the ball lately with Maroney out, so they pick up some help in that area here. Greene is a punishing runner who is tough to take down, and will add another dimension to this offense.  

21.  Green Bay Packers (f/NYJ)- Trevor Canfield (OG) Cincinnati
Guard is really a weak position for the Packers, so I’d be disappointed if they didn’t go out and get help on the first day, especially with the Jets’ second rounder. Canfield is a very good fit for the ZBS, and will provide a big upgrade. 

22.  Atlanta Falcons- Chase Coffman (TE) Missouri
The Falcons need a pass catching TE, and Coffman has shown this year that he is an elite pass catcher. His addition gives Matt Ryan another weapon, and just further improves this team that is on the way back up.  

23.  Dallas Cowboys- Louis Vasquez (OG) Texas Tech
Dallas’ O-Line has been underachieving this year, whereas Vasquez has been playing great. Big, well-built and powerful, the Texas Tech guard is a great pass blocker and a very good run blocker as well, and will give a solid platform for Romo and Barber. 

24.   Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Arthur Jones (DT) Syracuse
Tampa Bay needs an upgraded UT, a position Jones fits perfectly. He is very good value here.   

25.  Arizona Cardinals- Connor Barwin (DE/OLB) Cincinnati
The Cardinals can always do with more talent rushing the passer, and Barwin has the potential to develop into a true #1 pass rusher. He is athletic and has good size, and can play both as a down lineman and a pass rushing OLB. Great fit for Arizona’s system. 

26.  Pittsburgh Steelers- Darius Butler (CB) Connecticut
The Steelers aren’t all that strong at CB outside of Ike Taylor, and Butler is very good value here. 

27.  Miami Dolphins (f/WAS)- Derrick Williams (WR) Penn State
Miami and Chad Henne need playmakers at WR aside from Ginn, and that is exactly what Williams is. Quick and dynamic, Williams is dangerous whenever he gets the ball, no matter whether it’s a reception, a reverse, a return or even a direct snap in a wildcat formation. 


28. Carolina Panthers- Stryker Sulak (DE) Missouri
Julius Peppers may not be in Carolina too much longer, and even if he is, the Panthers are still relatively weak at DE outside of him. Sulak is a very good all-round DE, who should be a day one pick in April. 

29.  New York Giants- Curtis Taylor (S) Louisiana State
A partner in the defensive backfield for Kenny Phillips, to even further improve a very good defense. 
 

30.  Tennessee Titans- Herman Johnson (OG) Louisiana State
Johnson is the size of a mountain at OG, and will form a formidable left hand side together with Michael Roos here.   

31.  Indianapolis Colts- Victor Harris (CB) Virginia Tech
Harris is the steal of the draft here. He is strictly a cover-2 corner, and this class has a lot of talent at CB, which is why he falls. Indianapolis are happy though, picking up a future #1 cornerback. 


32.  Philadelphia Eagles- Chris Clemons (S) Clemson
The Eagles will need another safety to prepare for when Dawkins retires, and Clemons should be able to replicate Dawkins’ skillset well. He is a hard hitter and a guy who flies around the field, and can play both FS and SS.

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