
Looking Ahead
The 2009 draft is over but Todd McShay is not resting just yet. Big names abound but Oklahoma dominates the top of Todd's initial projection for the 2010 draft. 2010 mock draft »
Julie Scheidegger/US PresswireLOOK BACK AT PREVIOUS DRAFTS
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- Fish Tale
- Seeing an OT who could anchor its line for years to come, Miami selected Jake Long No. 1 overall.
- 2008 draft coverage »
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- The Big One
- Enticed by a big arm and bigger upside, the Raiders took JaMarcus Russell No. 1 overall.
- 2007 draft coverage »
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- Super Mario
- The Texans surprised everyone by taking DE Mario Williams with the first overall pick.
- 2006 draft coverage »
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- 49ers' Mr. Smith
- San Francisco liked the potential of QB Alex Smith and made him the No. 1 overall pick.
- 2005 draft coverage »
COMPLETE DRAFT HISTORY
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DRAFT CONVERSATIONS
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DID YOU KNOW?
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MUST SEE
- Year Of The RB
- Barry Sanders was the gem of a 1989 running back class that is the best ever.
- Decision-Makers
- John Clayton says Ozzie Newsome, not Bill Belichick, is the NFL's best draft evaluator.
- High Cost
- Len Pasquarelli looks at the financial burdens of picking high and of failing with those picks.
MEDIA
John Clayton talks about which wide receiver should have a huge season, Plaxico Burress, T.O. and more.
Matt Williamson and Paul Kuharsky debate which player is the better running back: Chris Johnson of the Titans or Maurice Jones-Drew of the Jaguars.
Len Pasquarelli shares his thoughts on Donte' Stallworth. Plus, Saints LB Jonathan Vilma talks about the changes in the Saints' defense.
2009 NFL DRAFT
Where: New York
PLAYER SEARCH
| Player | Pos. | Team | Grade |
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| 1 Matthew Stafford | QB | Lions | 96 |
| 2 Jason Smith | OT | Rams | 97 |
| 3 Tyson Jackson | DE | Chiefs | 94 |
| 4 Aaron Curry | OLB | Seahawks | 97 |
| 5 Mark Sanchez | QB | Jets | 95 |
| 6 Andre Smith | OT | Bengals | 95 |
| 7 Darrius Heyward-Bey | WR | Raiders | 90 |
| 8 Eugene Monroe | OT | Jaguars | 96 |
| 9 B.J. Raji | DT | Packers | 96 |
| 10 Michael Crabtree | WR | 49ers | 96 |
| 11 Aaron Maybin | DE | Bills | 96 |
| 12 Knowshon Moreno | RB | Broncos | 94 |
| 13 Brian Orakpo | DE | Redskins | 95 |
| 14 Malcolm Jenkins | DB | Saints | 94 |
| 15 Brian Cushing | OLB | Texans | 92 |
| 16 Larry English | DE | Chargers | 89 |
| 17 Josh Freeman | QB | Buccaneers | 85 |
| 18 Robert Ayers | DE | Broncos | 93 |
| 19 Jeremy Maclin | WR | Eagles | 95 |
| 20 Brandon Pettigrew | TE | Lions | 93 |
| 21 Alex Mack | C | Browns | 87 |
| 22 Percy Harvin | WR | Vikings | 89 |
| 23 Michael Oher | OT | Ravens | 92 |
| 24 Peria Jerry | DT | Falcons | 91 |
| 25 Vontae Davis | DB | Dolphins | 90 |
| 26 Clay Matthews | OLB | Packers | 91 |
| 27 Donald Brown | RB | Colts | 89 |
| 28 Eric Wood | C | Bills | 86 |
| 29 Hakeem NIcks | WR | Giants | 91 |
| 30 Kenny Britt | WR | Titans | 88 |
| 31 Chris Wells | RB | Cardinals | 93 |
| 32 Evander Hood | DT | Steelers | 86 |









