NFL Mock Draft - 1st Round

NFL Mock Draft   1st Round-Updated Jan. 17th 2009 JunkyardJake.Com

# 1 Matt StaffordQB
Big-time arm, good mechanics and played in pro-style offense. Good precision and zip on short and intermediate throws. Video

# 2 Andre SmithOT
Mammoth lineman with NFL-caliber physical attributes. Great pass-blocking technique and creates surge in the run game. Video

# 3 Michael CrabtreeWR
Two-time Biletnikoff winning sophomore. Rare size/speed package w/ ability to dominate smaller corners. Good work ethic.Video

# 4 Aaron CurryLB
Aggressive playmaker, who can play inside or outside. Great on blitz, covers well, and blows up blockers when playing the run. Video

# 5 Michael OherOT
Prototypical size for the left tackle spot, shows great quickness and athleticism. Dominant pass blocker.Video

# 6 Eugene MonroeOT
Solid anchor in the passing game, and hard-hitting run blocker. Effectively use hands to control rushers and has great agility.Video

# 7 Brian OrakpoDE
Disruptive pass rushing force with great burst off the snap, and impressive closing speed. Good awareness against run plays.Video

# 8 Malcolm JenkinsCB
Potential shutdown corner. Fast and instinctive in coverage, w/ good change of direction. Plays strong against the run.Video

# 9 Jason SmithOT
Slightly undersized former TE who has progressed quickly. Naturally athletic, with quick feet and decent power.Video

# 10 Mark SanchezQB
Makes quick reads, very decisive and has good mobility. Nice velocity on throws, delivers bullets with good accuracy.Video

# 11 Rey MaualugaLB
Tenacious, powerful, hard hitting LB with a quick first step, and the speed to make tackles sideline to sideline.Video

# 12 Knowshon MorenoRB
Shifty sophomore RB, with great speed. Shows good power for his size. Impressive vision, patience and cutting ability. Video

# 13 Chris WellsRB
Determined runner with rare vision, power and burst. Exploits inside lanes quickly, and has the speed to break outside.Video

# 14 Everette BrownDE
Junior. Explosive edge rusher, very quick off the snap. Devoured weaker opponents in 2008 on his way to 13.5 sacks.Video

# 15 James LaurinaitisLB
Impact LB who dissects plays quickly, and seems to always be around the ball. Great open field tackler.Video

# 16 B.J. RajiDT
Occupies a lot of space in middle, and effectively helps clogs inside run game. Impressive quickness and pass rush spin move.Video

# 17 Jeremy MaclinWR
Dynamic receiver/KR w/ elite speed, acceleration and cutting ability. Scored 17 times, and had 2,833 all-purpose yards in 2008. Video

# 18 Peria JerryDT
Shows great strength and power, with ability to collapse middle of the line and take on double teams. Good motor.Video

# 19 Brian CushingLB
Physical LB who plays with intensity and wraps up ball carriers quickly. Sheds blockers well. Has been a bit injury prone.Video

# 20 Brandon PettigrewTE
Huge target in the passing game (6-5, 260), and a willing and dominant run blocker. Soft hands, and tough to bring down.Video

# 21 Vontae DavisCB
Brother of Vernon Davis. Impressive speed, very physical and excellent in run support. Led Big Ten CBs with 78 tackles.Video

# 22 Percy HarvinWR
Electric speed, w/ rare 2nd gear once he gets to daylight. Used extensively as RB for Florida. Good hands, dangerous after catch.Video

# 23 Michael JohnsonDE
Tall (6-7), rangy, pass rush specialist. Shows speed of the edge, and good change of direction. Short resume, high potential.Video

# 24 Clint SintimLB
Uses his strength and decent speed to effectively rush the passer. Tackles well, but could struggle in coverage.Video

# 25 LeSean McCoyRB
Compiled 2,816 yrds/36 TDs in just 2 seasons. Very fluid, w/great burst, balance and vision. Homerun speed and catches well.Video

# 26 William MooreFS
Has the physical tools and instincts to become an impact safety. A sure tackler who plays the run well, w/ ball hawk potential.Video

# 27 D.J. MooreCB
Relatively short (5-10), but has top notch speed, agility and playmaking ability. Can also play WR and returns kicks.Video

# 28 Alphonso SmithCB
Fluid athlete w/ great speed. Shows good break on ball. He is short (5-8), but stocky and tackles well for his size.Video

# 29 Max UngerC
Smart center who depends more on style and technique than brute strength. Quick feet, maintains position and great use of hands.Video

# 30 Hakeem NicksWR
Junior. Big, physical receiver, shows good awareness and hands. Set school records in 2008 w/ 1222 yards and 12 TDs.Video

# 31 Tyson JacksonDE
Big and powerful presence who had 8.5 sacks in 2006, but has since been a disappointment. Probably best suited at tackle.Video

# 32 Aaron MaybinDE
Sophomore. Led team in sacks (12) and tackles for loss (20). Good height (6-4), but fairly light (240). Has the speed to convert to OLB.