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Hello Hakeem, NY Giants net Nicks with 29th pick
The New York Giants took step one in replacing Plaxico Burress by selecting North Carolina receiver Hakeem Nicks with the 29th pick of round one.
Nicks has been touted as the most “pro ready” receiver in the Class of ‘09. One of the bigger concerns was Hakeem’...
Tennessee takes Kenny Britt
Needing a play maker out wide, the Tennessee Titans selected Rutgers receiver Kenny Britt with their first round pick.
Britt - standing 6′3″ - is a big red zone target who gained a lot of attention as a possible replacement for Plaxico Burress in New York. The Giants...
Beanie is an Arizona Cardinal, baby
The Arizona Cardinals appear to have officially closed the door on the Edgerrin James era. With the 31st pick of the first round, the defending NFC champs selected Ohio State running back Chris “Beanie” Wells.
Wells was the third running back selected in round one despite...
Nap Town nabs Donald Brown with 27th pick
The Indianapolis Colts used the 27th pick of the draft to select former Connecticut Husky running back Donald Brown.
Brown shot into the first round after a stellar combine performance that included a faster-than-expected 4.51 40-yard dash. Will he share the backfield with Jospeh Addai...
Bills get wood with 28th pick
The Buffalo Bills used their second pick of round one to select Louisville center Eric Wood with the 28th pick overall.
Staying true to the pre-draft rankings, Wood is the second center selected in the draft after Cal’s Alex Mack went to Cleveland at pick 22. Now the Max Unger...
Atlanta jumps on Jerry, selects Peria at number 24
Peria Jerry became the second straight Ole Miss Rebel selected in round one.
The Falcons picked the defensive tackle with the 24th pick in round one after Jerry’s teammate, Michael Oher, went to the Baltimore Ravens at number 23. Jerry is the second defensive tackle off the...
Dolphins Draft Davis
While many wonder if Malcolm Jenkinswill play cornerback in the NFL, none doubt that Illinois speedster Vontae Davis will be lining up wide on Sundays.
The Miami Dolphins made Davis the 25th name called by Roger Goodell today. There are many questions about Davis’ coverage skills...
Clay Goes to Green Bay
The New England Patriots are channeling the Cleveland Browns by making yet another trade. This time the Pats traded the 26th pick in round one to the Green Bay Packers who, in turn, selected outside linebacker Clay Matthews from USC.
Matthews, a former walk on at USC, becomes the second...
Lions pick top tight end Pettigrew at number 20
With Matthew Stafford officially in the fold, the Lions used their second pick of round one to get an intermediate target for their new franchise QB. With the 20th pick of round one, Oklahoma State tight end Brandon Pettigrew became a member of the Detroit Lion family.
Pettigrew...
Browns finally make a pick, select Cal center Alex Mack
After more than two and a half hours of waiting, Browns fans finally have something to talk about.
The Brown have been - by far - the busiest team on draft day having moved from number 5 overall, to number 17 and then finally to number 21 where they selected the top center in the draft, [...]
Percy Harvin lands in Minnesota
Despite a looming list of character issues, the Minnesota Vikings selected Florida receiver Percy Harvin with the 22nd pick of round one.
Harvin is an explosive player in the open field but the big question is how he’ll adjust to the the very un-Urban Meyer offenses of the NFL.
Baltimore trades with the Pats, selects Michael Oher at 23
Michael Oherwas the man the Baltimore Ravens wanted and they didn’t hesitate to trade with the New Englad Patriots to get him with the 23rd pick of the first round.
The former Ole Miss Rebel has an uplifting life story that saw him go from the streets of Memphis to the first...
Tampa trades up to get Josh Freeman
Kansas State QB Josh Freeman can start looking for a home in Florida after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers traded with the Cleveland Browns in order to pick the strong armed thrower with the 17th pick.
Freeman is the third QB selected in round one and might have the most “upside...
Denver drafts Robert Ayers to bolster defensive line
After drafting a running back with the 12th pick, the Denver Broncos began to address their defensive needs by selecting Tennessee defensive end Robert Ayers with the 18th pick in round one.
Ayers will be expected to help stabilize a Denver defense that has already undergone a Joan...
Maclin’s wait ends, finds a home in Philly
After yet another trade by the Cleveland Browns - this time swapping with the Philadelphia Eagles - Jeremy Maclin has fianlly heard his name called by Roger Goodell.
The Eagles, in a bit of a head scratcher, selected the Missouri receiver with the 19th pick of round one. One has to...
Redskins draft Orakpo at lucky number 13
Maybe it is a warning, perhaps it means nothing. With the 13th pick in the draft, the Redskins selected workout warrior Brian Orakpo of Texas.
Orakpo’s stock took off after an impressive combine performance. However, you cannot ignore the long list of top prospects to come out...
Malcolm Jenkins is a Saint
Will he be a safety or a cornerback? This has been the biggest question about Ohio State defensive back Malcolm Jenkins after he ran a 4.55 40-yard dash at the combine.
The Saints needed an upgrade in the secondary and did just that by taking the top DB in ‘09 with the 14th pick.
Houston makes Brian Cushing the first USC linebacker selected
Get used to hearing Goodell introducing USC linebackers today.
With the 15th pick, the Houston Texans made the “North Jersey Meathead”, Brain Cushing, the first of three USC linebackers who could be picked in the first round.
Chargers speak English, select Larry at 15
The San Diego Chargers added some depth to their defense by selecting Northern Illinois defensive end/linebacker Larry English with the 15th pick.
This is a bit of a surprise as many had English going in the late first/early second, but overall it’s not too much of a reach as...
Buffalo makes Aaron Maybin a Bill
Penn State’s Aaron Maybin was the 11th named called by Roger Goodell today as the Bills selected the former Nittany Lion with their first of two round one picks.
At just 249 lbs, there are plenty of questions surrounding Maybin’s size and his 4.89 40-yard dash didn’...
Denver knows running backs, picks Knowshon Moreno
Knowshon Moreno could be the “Fantasy Stud” of the ‘09 draft.
With the 12th pick in the draft, Denver made Moreno the second Georgia Bulldog to be picked in round one. Moreno does not have great speed, but he’s a true “every down” back and will...
Jaguars grab Eugene Monroe at number eight
Jacksonville can thank Al Davis for this gift. Had Tom Cable has his way, the Raiders would have grabbed Virginia’s Eugene Monroe at number seven. Instead, the Jaguars were gifted an elite left tackle with the 8th pick in the draft.
There was one point in time where Monroe was...
Green Bay gets defensive, drafts B.J. Raji
B.J. Raji’s roller coaster ride to the draft has finally dropped him in Green Bay with the 9th pick in the 2009 NFL Draft.
A faulty report of a failed drug test might have hurt Raji’s stock but he’s still going to command a top 10 contract and double teams as well...
49ers get Michael Crabtree at numer 10
Perhaps it is too early to tell, but the fact that the Raiders passed on Michael Crabtree and then their Bay Area rivals the 49ers didn’t could be one of those “I told ya so” moments for years to come.
The Texas Tech receiver was seen as top 5 lock before his mini...
Andre Smith goes to Cincinnati
The Cincinnati Bengals selected Alabama left tackle Andre Smith with the sixth pick in the ‘09 draft. At one point, Smith was considered the top prospect in the draft before he went Houdini at the combine and had an unimpressive pro day.
The Bengals chose to ignore the warning...
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