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Second round of 2009 NFL Mock Draft
1 Detroit Lions- Andy Levitre OG Oregon State
Detroit adds a promising young lineman in Andy Levitre of Oregon State. Winning games starts on the line on both sides of the ball. Levitre should be a good run blocker from the get go and a possible week one rookie starter for the Lions.
2 New England Patriots- D.J. Moore CB Vanderbilt
The Patriots got this pick from the Chiefs in the Matt Cassel/ Mike Vrabel trade. The Pats signed Shawn Springs but Moore is too much of a talent for them to pass up on.
3 Saint Louis Rams- Darius Howard-Bey WR Maryland
Yeah I know Bey may not fall out of the first round but he does in my 2009 mock draft. The Rams need to replace the aging and possibly soon released Terry Holt. Bey will do that in a capable fashion.
4 Cleveland Browns- Herman Johnson OG LSU
The Browns add some much needed bulk in the 6ft 7 385 pound Johnson. If he can keep his weight under control he could be a force for the Browns.
5 Seattle Seahawks- LeSean McCoy RB Pitt
The Seattle Seahawks are still trying to replace Alexander, and McCoy is a good runner and pass receiver out of the backfield.
6 Cincinnati Bengals- Alphonso Smith CB Wake Forest
Smith may be a tad of a reach this high in the second round, because of his 5ft 9 height. But Smith is a playmaker who is a good tackler despite his size. The Bengals need some defensive players who can make big plays.
7 Jacksonville Jaguars- Shonn Greene RB Iowa
There are some questions about Greene’s smarts and top end speed. But he is a load to bring down and the Jags will be looking to replace Taylor in the RB rotation.
8 Oakland Raiders- Alex Mack C California
The Oakland Raiders add a quality young lineman who can play guard or center as they try to rebuild their team.
The Raiders are still looking for DBs after DeAngelo Hall didn’t work out. Smith gives them a young corner to develop.
9 Green Bay Packers- Darius Butler CB UCONN
Butler adds some youth to an aging secondary for the Packers and can double as a kick returner on the frozen tundra.
10 Buffalo Bills- Larry English DE Northern Illinois
English may be a reach due to being a “Tweener” but the Bills need bodies and English is a football player with a good motor.
11 San Francisco 49ers- Hakeem Nicks WR University of North Carolina
Not a burner which drops him to the 2nd round of the 2009 NFL draft. But Nicks is a football player and will be a solid wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers.
12 Miami Dolphins- Fili Moala DT USC
Moala fills a need by adding a young defensive tackle. At 6ft 5 and around 295 pounds, he has room to bulk up to be a better hole plugger.
13 New York Giants- Donald Brown RB Connecticut
The Giants lost Ward in free agency and resigned Brandon Jacobs. But the Giants like a 3 back rotation and Brown can be an asset.
14 Houston Texans- Jason Phillips LB TCU
Phillips will help shore up a linebacking core that didn’t play that great in 08. He can probably play any of the linebacker spots for the Texans.
15 New England Patriots– Rashad Johnson Safety Alabama
With Harrison possibly retiring the Patriots need some young legs at the position. Johnson is smart enough and tough enough to start as a rookie and play well.
16 Denver Broncos- Danny Beckwith LB LSU
Beckwith will start right way at one of the linebacker spots. He is fast and football smart in addition to being a fine tackler.
17- Chicago Bears- Mike Mickens CB Cincinnati
A nice addition to the Bears secondary though he is a tad slow for the position, he is a solid player.
18 Cleveland Browns (from Tampa) Andre Brown RB NC State
Brown has solid size and impressed at the scouting combine with his speed. The Browns will be very pleased with this pick in the 2009 NFL draft.
19 Dallas Cowboys- Patrick Chung S Oregon
Chung fills a void in the Cowboys secondary caused by the release of Roy Williams. Chung plays bigger than he is and could be a steal here.
20 New York Jets- Brian Robiskie WR Ohio State
The Jets have been adding to their defense now it is time to put some help on the offensive side of the ball. Brian Robiskie is the son of a long time NFL coach and will help replace Coles with the Jets.
21 Philadelphia Eagles- Jamon Meredith OT South Carolina
Meredith has room on his 6ft 5 inch frame to add a few pounds if needed. The Eagles are looking of O linemen in Free Agency, so if they find one this pick may change.
22 Minnesota Vikings– Victor Harris CB Virginia Tech
The Vikes need some young blood in the secondary and Harris isn’t a burner but has good hands, having played receiver. Can help out in the return game as well.
23 Atlanta Falcons- Sen’Derrick Marks DT Auburn
Marks has been timed at under 5.0 in the 40 yard dash, he adds a nice young DT for the Falcons rotation.
24 Miami Dolphins– Juaquin Iglesias WR Oklahoma
Good solid receiver who will go across the middle and not be afraid to throw a block. Miami needs receivers badly and Iglesias will be a good one for them.
25 Baltimore Ravens- Derrick Williams WR Penn State
The Ravens need help at receiver and Williams will provide that. I was temped to go LB again in this 2009 NFL mock draft, but they need help on offense as well.
26 New England Patriots- Kraig Urbik OL Wisconsin
Urbik is big and can play guard or tackle and the Patriots like versatile players.
27 Carolina Panthers- Michael Johnson DE Georgia Tech
Julius Peppers may be traded on or before draft day as he wants out of Carolina badly. Even if Peppers remains a Panther, the team needs defensive linemen. Johnson is tall and can add weight to help in run support. Nice pick this late in the 2nd round of the NFL draft.
28 New York Giants- Louis Delmas FS Western Michigan
Delmas is a tad small but he will stick his nose in there and tackle. Also a good pass defender who can take it to the whole when he picks one off.
29 Indianapolis Colts- Alex Mack C Cal
The Colts need younger and better linemen. Mack is the best center in the draft and can play guard until Jeff Saturday retires or leaves the team.
30 Tennessee Titans- Cody Brown DE UCONN
Brown may do better in a 3-4 as he is a tweener, but the Titans need D line help and Brown can rush the passer.
31 Arizona Cardinals- William Moore SS Missouri
Moore’s stock has fallen a bit but he could be a good pick here for the Arizona Cardinals who need some help on defense.
32 Pittsburgh Steelers- Trevor Canfield G Cincinnati
Trevor Canfield is a mauler type that the Steelers like in their running game and will help revamp the offensive line. Off the field problems dropped his stock a little bit but he seems to have straightened up.
