| 1. Detroit Lions |
| Matt Stafford, QB, Georgia: With five picks in the first three rounds, the Lions can take Stafford with the No. 1 pick and build the line later in the draft. Starting offensive tackles are much more readily available in this draft than quarterbacks, so Detroit can still pick up a tackle later.
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| 2. St. Louis Rams |
| Michael Oher, OT, Ole Miss: The Rams should have addressed the offensive in the 2008 draft and should take the best left tackle available. If they're smart, they'll go with Oher.
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| 3. Kansas City Chiefs |
| Brian Orakpo, DE, Texas: Although taking Orakpo this early is a little bit of a reach, he's the best natural defensive end in the draft. It will really depend on whether or not Scott Pioli decides he likes Orakpo better than Everette Brown, because a pass rusher should be the pick.
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| 4. Seattle Seahawks |
| Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech: Outside of 36-year-old Bobby Engram, none of Seattle's wide receivers strike fear in opposing defenses. Although finding a quality offensive tackle will be enticing, Walter Jones still has a few good seasons left.
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| 5. Cleveland Browns |
| Aaron Curry, OLB, Wake Forest: Cleveland needs leadership and playmaking ability in it's linebacking unit, and Curry is arguably the most talented player in the draft. The Browns could also look to cornerbacks Malcolm Jenkins or Vontae Davis, but linebacker is a greater priority.
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| 6. Cincinnati Bengals |
| Eugene Monroe, OT, Virginia: After allowing 51 sacks in 2008, the Bengals are desperate for help along the offensive line. Even if left tackle Levi Brown and right tackle Stacy Andrews are healthy, Monroe has the ability to start ahead either of them.
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| 7. Oakland Raiders |
| Andre Smith, OT, Alabama: Unless Oakland addresses the offensive line, quarterback JaMarcus Russell will continue to struggle in the NFL. This is the smart pick, so look for the Raiders to draft someone like Jeremy Maclin instead.
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| 8. Jacksonville Jaguars |
| Jason Smith, OT, Baylor: The run on offensive tackles continues. Jacksonville will take a long look at Rey Maualuga, but improving a pourous offensive line has been a need for more than a year. |
| 9. Green Bay Packers |
| Malcolm Jenkins, CB, Ohio State: If Jenkins happens to fall this far, it would be a real steal for the Packers. The team could finally leave Charles Woodson at safety without worrying about a dropoff in play at corner.
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| 10. San Francisco 49ers |
| Everette Brown, DE/OLB, Florida State: If the top offensive tackles being gone, the 49ers should look to improve a pass rush that has been mediocre. Mark Sanchez is a possibility here, but pick 10 is a little too high for him.
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| 11. Buffalo Bills |
| Brian Cushing, OLB, USC: Cushing may not have been the best linebacker on his team in college, but he's the perfect fit for Buffalo. The team needs to improve it's linebacker play and pass rush and Cushing should greatly help both areas.
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| 12. Denver Broncos |
| Rey Maualuga, ILB, USC: Denver is expected to transition to a 3-4 in 2009 and need a powerful presence in the middle. That's what the tencacious Maualuga will provide a defense in need of some heart.
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| 13. Washington Redskins |
| Peria Jerry, DT, Mississippi: The Redskins don't get much production from an aging defensive line. Jerry would infuse the unit with athleticism.
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| 14. New Orleans Saints |
| Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois: The Saints have tried to upgrade their cornerbacks with Tracy Porter and Usama Young. Neither has really panned out and Davis is too good of an athlete to pass on. If any of the young corners blossom, Davis could play safety where the Saints also need an improvement.
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| 15. Houston Texans |
| B.J. Raji, DT, Boston College: The Texans have used a lot of picks along the defensive line, but Raji could be the piece that solidifies the unit. A line featuring Raji, Mario Williams and Amobi Okoye could be together for years to come.
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| 16. San Diego Chargers |
| Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia: Darren Sproles may have priced himself out of San Diego, and there's a rift growing between LaDanian Tomlinson and the front office. With Moreno, the Chargers would add the most dynamic back available who can immediately step in and help.
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| 17. New York Jets |
| Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri: The Jets' offense is lacking in a gamebreaker at receiver with Laveranues Coles slowing down and Jerricho Cotchery being more of a possession receiver.
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| 18. Chicago Bears |
| Percy Harvin, WR, Florida: The Bears should consider the best wide receiver available to make the passing game more explosive. Harvin would add a deep threat and another gadget for the offense.
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| 19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| Chris Wells, RB, Ohio State: Both Earnest Graham and Cadillac Williams ended the season injured and Warrick Dunn's career is in it's twilight. Adding Wells would immediately upgrade the offense and take some heat off whoever will be the quarterback.
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| 20. Detroit Lions (from Dallas Cowboys) |
| James Laurinaitis, ILB, Ohio State: The Lions need a consistent performer in their linebacker group and that's exactly the kind of player Laurinaitis exemplifies. Plug him in here for 10 years and he'll be the kind of rock this team needs defensively.
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| 21. Philadelphia Eagles |
| Brandon Pettigrew, TE, Oklahoma State: Pettigrew isn't the best receiver, but he's clearly the best all-around tight end in the draft. He'll give Donovan McNabb a steady target over the middle and greatly help the running game with his blocking.
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| 22. Minnesota Vikings |
| Mark Sanchez, QB, USC: This would be the perfect situation for the Vikings. Tarvaris Jackson has struggled and Gus Frerotte is no more than a backup. Sanchez could immediately flourish in Minnesota's deep passing attack.
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| 23. New England Patriots |
| Sean Smith, CB, Utah: The Patriots gave up the second-most passing touchdowns in 2008, making the need for a cornerback a priority. Smith will give them a big and athletic cornerback who can match up against opponents' No. 1 receivers and help against the run.
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| 24. Atlanta Falcons |
| William Moore, S, Missouri: With every other need for the Falcons gone already, the team would to look toward the best defensive player left on the board. There may be questions about whether or not Moore could move to linebacker, but the Falcons could probably use him there as well, on the weak side.
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| 25. Miami Dolphins |
| Phil Loadholt, OT, Oklahoma: The Dolphins could have bookends at the tackle position with Loadholt on the right opposite Jake Long. They could give Chad Pennington all the protection he'd need and open up the right side for running the ball.
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| 26. Baltimore Ravens |
| Alphonso Smith, CB, Wake Forest: This pick is dependent on what the Ravens can do with linebackers Ray Lewis, Bart Scott and Terrell Suggs. If two out of the three can be re-signed, Baltimore will have to find the eventual replacement for either Samari Rolle or Chris McAlister, two players who just can't stay healthy. |
| 27. Indianapolis Colts |
| Fili Moala, DT, USC: This is something of a stretch in the first round, but Indianapolis is in dire need of a defensive tackle. Moala fits the team's cover-2 scheme well and will be a solid contributor.
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| 28. Philadelphia Eagles (from Carolina Panthers) |
| LeSean McCoy, RB, Pittsburgh: While the Eagles should probably be looking at an offensive tackle as Tra Thomas and Jon Runyan are free agents, adding a second running back could do wonders for the team's offense.
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| 29. New York Giants |
| Hakeem Nicks, WR, North Carolina: Plaxico Burress probably won't be back, Amani Toomer isn't getting any younger and Domenik Hixon doesn't look like anything for than a second receiver. Nicks has good size and has good hands, two attributes the team didn't lost when Burress was suspended.
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| 30. Tennessee Titans |
| Darrius Heyward-Bey: Tennessee needs to continue adding talent to the offensive side of the ball and Heyward-Bey is the best option available. He would give the Titans a good deep threat.
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| 31. Arizona Cardinals |
| D.J. Moore, CB, Vanderbilt: The Cardinals struggled to stop the pass, allowing a league-worst 36 passing touchdowns. Moore would give the team a good option opposite Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. A running back could be considered, but Shonn Greene and Donald Brown are fairly similar in style to Tim Hightower.
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| 32. Pittsburgh Steelers |
| Eben Britton, OT, Arizona: The Steelers have had trouble in recent years keeping quarterback Ben Roethlisberger upright and Britton is an intriguing option. He could play either side and start immediately.
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