Like a few other positions in the 2009 NFL Draft, the defensive tackle position is one that might be kind of heavy at the top then it trails off a little bit after that. This draft will feature some of the better defensive tackles to come out in a while though and so those teams that manage to land one of these guys will have a solid career and be an All-Pro someday. There are some that have a lot of upside and some of these guys will be found in the middle to later rounds of the 2009 NFL Draft. Some of these athletes will be guys that you hear about every Sunday in the NFL.

The following is a look at the top five defensive tackles in the 2009 NFL Draft.

1. B.J. Raji-Boston College-Hands down, Raji is the best defensive tackle in the 2009 NFL Draft and with some good offseason workouts he is continuing to prove to scouts that he may be worth of a top ten selection in the 2009 NFL Draft. Raji brings a lot to the table in terms of talent at the defensive tackle position. His body shape is ideal and he is quick and moves up and down the line well. He is explosive off the snap and can move up the field quickly. At the combine, Raji came in weighing 337 pounds and stood at 6