WalterFootball.com: 2009 NFL Mock Draft

Atlanta Falcons: Vince Oghobaase, DT, Duke

The Falcons need to keep rebuilding their offensive and defensive lines. Vince Oghobaase is a nose tackle who would look great next to Jonathan Babineaux.

Miami Dolphins: D.J. Moore, CB, Vanderbilt

Another position of dire need the Dolphins failed to address in the 2008 Draft was cornerback; teams will once again be able to throw all over Miami this upcoming season.

San Francisco 49ers: Cullen Harper, QB, Clemson

If the 49ers are drafting this high, something went terribly wrong with Alex Smith. Would anyone be shocked if that happened? Nope. San Francisco takes its new quarterback of the future here.

Pick change; previously Hunter Cantwell, QB

Kansas City Chiefs: Alex Mack, C, California

Chiefs fans are longing for the days when they had the most dominant offensive line in football. Selecting Alex Mack, one of the best center prospects to emerge in a long time, will be a huge step toward rebuilding Kansas City's front.

Pick change; previously Victor Harris, CB

St. Louis Rams: LeSean McCoy, RB, Pittsburgh

Steven Jackson's contract expires after the 2008 season, so if he signs with someone else, the Rams will need a replacement. But even if the Rams retain him, they'll need a complementary back for him; Jackson missed four games in 2007, and St. Louis looked lost without him.

Pick change; previously Alex Mack, C

Detroit Lions: Vidal Hazelton, WR, USC

This is such a Matt Millen pick. I have to believe Roy Williams will be traded before the 2009 Draft. If that happens, Millen will be itching to take the most athletic receiver available. It's too bad Lions fans can't trade Millen, though the best they could probably get are animal droppings and a conditional seventh-round pick (based entirely on whether or not Millen keeps taking crappy receivers).

Oakland Raiders: Andrew Gardner, OT, Georgia Tech

It's tough to feel sorry for a guy making a billion dollars a year, but JaMarcus Russell is going to have defenders breathing down his neck once opposing defenses figure out that Kwame Harris completely sucks. Oh, wait, they already know that...

Pick change; previously Jeremy Maclin, WR

Baltimore Ravens: Brandon Spikes, ILB, Florida

Ray Lewis, 34 next spring, will be demanding a lot of money as a free agent. Bart Scott's contract expires soon as well. Baltimore's cap situation sucks, so it wouldn't surprise me if the team lets them go. Once that happens, the Ravens will need a replacement.

Chicago Bears: Herman Johnson, G, LSU

It's early, but the Bears look like they're already having trouble at one of their guard positions. Terrence Metcalf can't stop sucking, while neither Kirk Barton nor Chester Adams looks up to the task.

Denver Broncos: Patrick Chung, SS, Oregon

Well, the bad news is the Broncos didn't find a successor for John Lynch (though Josh Barrett may have something to say about that). The good news is I can use my "John Lynch will soon be old enough to eat Jell-O and use tricks to get hot nurses to bend over" joke for 12 more months. Can you feel the excitement?

Pick change; previously Michael Hamlin, SS

New York Jets: Dallas Reynolds, OT, BYU

Damien Woody is going to fail at right tackle for the Jets, so they'll need to draft a replacement in April.

Pick change; previously Scott McKillop, ILB

Cincinnati Bengals: Vance Walker, DT, Georgia Tech

I know the Bengals drafted Pat Sims, but they'll need help at defensive tackle once John Thornton's contract expires after the 2008 season. Thornton will be 33 in October 2009, so I don't expect Cincinnati to re-sign him.

Pick change; previously Greg Middleton, DE

Arizona Cardinals: Eugene Monroe, OT, Virginia

A bookend tackle for Levi Brown. Arizona running backs averaged just 3.6 yards per carry last year, so the offensive line could use a bit of a boost.

Carolina Panthers: Peria Jerry, DT, Ole Miss

It looks like the Panthers feel they missed the boat on the defensive tackle position, as they signed a bunch of scrubs immediately following the 2008 Draft. They still need someone to fill Kris Jenkins' shoes.

Washington Redskins: Scott McKillop, ILB, Pittsburgh

As I'm typing this, London Fletcher is celebrating his 33rd birthday. The Redskins will need a long-term solution at middle linebacker, as I doubt the undersized, sixth-round H.B. Blades is the answer.

Pick change; previously Vance Walker, DT

Tennessee Titans: Gerald McRath, OLB, Southern Miss

Keith Bulluck, who turns 32 next April, will hit the free-agent market after the 2009 season. And given that he and LenDale White have been missing workouts, it doesn't look like he'll be in a Titans uniform much longer.

Houston Texans: James Davis, RB, Clemson

I don't expect Ahman Green and Chris Brown to be around once this actual draft takes place. Steve Slaton is a nice scat back to have, but he definitely can't carry the load. James Davis would be a nice complement to Slaton.

Pick change; previously Arian Foster, RB

Minnesota Vikings: Curtis Painter, QB, Purdue

I'm not going into how much Tarvaris Jackson sucked down the stretch. OK, maybe a little bit. In the three games that counted the most (i.e. Weeks 15-17), Jackson tossed five picks and fumbled thrice. Not exactly Tom Brady-like numbers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Hunter Cantwell, QB, Louisville

Jon Gruden adds the 58,547th quarterback to the roster, but Hunter Cantwell is a keeper. The Buccaneers need someone to take over for Jeff Garcia, and I don't think they have much faith in Josh Johnson, who slipped all the way to the fifth round. If they liked Johnson more, they would have drafted him earlier, as he was a third-round prospect on some boards.

Pick change; previously Demetrius Byrd, WR

Buffalo Bills: Brandon Pettigrew, TE, Oklahoma State

Just a hunch, but I don't think Derek Fine is the tight end Bills fans are looking for. Buffalo takes the best guy in a weak class (not including Jermaine Gresham, 2010 prospect).

Pick change; previously Ryan Purvis, TE

Philadelphia Eagles: Greg Middleton, DE, Indiana

What can I say? Andy Reid loves drafting offensive and defensive linemen. It doesn't look like the Eagles need another defensive end right now, but I'm sure Reid will find some excuse to draft one when the time comes.

Pick change; previously Maurice Evans, DE

Seattle Seahawks: Brian Robiskie, WR, Ohio State

I can't believe the Seahawks didn't address the receiver position in the draft. Who is Matt Hasselbeck going to throw to this year? Deion Branch may not even see action this season; Nate Burleson is very mediocre; Bobby Engram just turned 35; D.J. Hackett is gone; John Carlson's just a rookie; while the likes of Courtney Taylor and Ben Obomanu have yet to prove themselves.

Pick change; previously Aaron Kelly, WR

Pittsburgh Steelers: Victor Harris, CB, Virginia Tech

This probably Deshea Townsend's final year in Pittsburgh, as the 10-year veteran turns 33 in September.

Pick change; previously Jeremy Perry, G

Cleveland Browns: Maurice Evans, DE/OLB, Penn State

As I said in my power rankings, I'm surprised the Browns didn't add any pass-rushing linebackers to take advantage of Pittsburgh's porous offensive line.

Pick change; previously Tim Jamison, DE/OLB

New Orleans Saints: Derek Pegues, FS, Mississippi State

I really liked the Saints' draft, but I was shocked they didn't address the free safety position. It's going to become more apparent than ever in 2008 that they'll need an upgrade over the horrendous Josh Bullocks.

Dallas Cowboys: Michael Hamlin, SS, Clemson

There were rumors of Roy Williams getting cut this offseason. Nothing ever happened, but something like that could happen prior to the 2009 campaign. If so, Dallas will need a new strong safety.

Pick change; previously Brian Robiskie, WR

Green Bay Packers: Mike Mickens, CB, Cincinnati

Best Player Available again for the Packers. Cornerback depth wouldn't hurt with Charles Woodson and Al Harris getting "long in the mouth" (thanks, Emmitt).

Indianapolis Colts: Tim Jamison, DE, Michigan

Insurance at defensive end if Dwight Freeney gets hurt again. The Colts drafted Marcus Howard to do that job, but I'm not sure if a 235-pounder can be effective in that role (though, to be fair, Robert Mathis is only 245).

Pick change; previously Brian Orakpo, DE

New England Patriots: C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson

I'd like to see the Patriots add a quick running back to complement Laurence Maroney. That job currently belongs to Kevin Faulk, who will be 33 prior to the start of the 2009 season.

New England Patriots: Brian Orakpo, DE/OLB, Texas

No reason to think that Bill Belichick will stop adding talented youth to his linebacking corps.

Pick change; previously Antwain Robinson, DE/OLB

Jacksonville Jaguars: Courtney Greene, SS/FS, Rutgers

The Jaguars could be moving Brian Williams to strong safety. If that doesn't work out - I don't think it will - they'll need an upgrade over Gerald Sensabaugh.

New York Giants: Marcus Freeman, OLB, Ohio State

The Giants lost two linebackers this offseason. While I don't think they're hurting at the position, it wouldn't hurt to add depth and a possible upgrade. Marcus Freeman can play multiple linebacker positions.