NFL DRAFT

NO. TEAM

PLAYER

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COLLEGE

SAM FARMER’S COMMENT

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1. DETROIT

Matthew Stafford

QB

6-3

237

Georgia

First Texas-bred high school quarterback drafted No. 1 since King Hill in 1958 by the Chicago Cardinals.

2. ST. LOUIS

Jason Smith

OT

6-4

306

Baylor

First time that players from the same hometown (Dallas) have gone one and two in the draft.

3. KANSAS CITY

Tyson Jackson

DE

6-4

295

Louisiana State

Move reunites former Louisiana State teammates Glenn Dorsey and Jackson.

4. SEATTLE

Aaron Curry

LB

6-3

247

Wake Forest

This was the highest the Seahawks have picked since they selected Shawn Springs third in 1997 draft.

5. NEW YORK JETS-a

Mark Sanchez

QB

6-3

225

USC

The Jets gave up a lot to get Sanchez, but they had to move ahead of Washington, which also liked Sanchez.

6. CINCINNATI

Andre Smith

OT

6-4

330

Alabama

Even after he bolted from the combine early and unannounced, Smith was the second tackle taken. Some say the best.

7. OAKLAND

Darrius Heyward-Bay

WR

6-2

205

Maryland

Incredible speed is the hallmark of this lanky receiver. His numbers at Maryland weren’t spectacular, but the Raiders love his potential.

8. JACKSONVILLE

Eugene Monroe

OT

6-5

310

Virginia

Had knee surgery early in his college career but played three more years without a problem. Some scouts wonder about his shelf life.

9. GREEN BAY

B.J. Raji

DT

6-1

340

Boston College

Raji was the first defensive tackle to lead Boston College in sacks (eight) since Mike Ruth in 1985.

10. SAN FRANCISCO

Michael Crabtree

WR

6-1

215

Texas Tech

Like Stafford and Jason Smith, Crabtree is from Dallas. That’s the first time in league history three top-10 picks hail from the same city.

11. BUFFALO

Aaron Maybin

DE

6-4

250

Penn State

Maybin finished 2008 season as Big Ten leader in sacks and ranked seventh in nation with 12. That’s fifth-best in Penn State history.

12. DENVER

Knowshon Moreno

RB

5-11

217

Georgia

Rushed for 2,734 yards with 30 touchdowns. Herschel Walker was the only other Bulldog to produce consecutive 1,000-yard seasons.

13. WASHINGTON

Brian Orakpo

DE

6-3

260

Texas

Had to have a pass rusher after cutting Jason Taylor. If they didn’t get Sanchez, they were taking a pass rusher or offensive lineman.

14. NEW ORLEANS

Malcolm Jenkins

CB

6-0

205

Ohio State

The Saints gave up 53 plays of 20 yards or longer last season -- the third-most in the league. Jenkins will help in that department.

15. HOUSTON

Brian Cushing

LB

6-3

245

USC

Improved stock in his final season at USC in part because of his tireless training routine. Won John McKay Award for competitive spirit.

16. SAN DIEGO

Larry English

LB

6-2

255

Northern Illinois

With Igor Olshansky gone, Chargers needed defensive end. English can play that and outside linebacker. Had 63 tackles behind line.

17. TAMPA BAY-b

Josh Freeman

QB

6-6

250

Kansas State

With 8,078 yards passing, Freeman obliterated the previous Kansas State mark set by Lynn Dickey in the late 1960s.

18. DENVER-f

Robert Ayers

DE

6-3

275

Tennessee

Ayers could play end or outside linebacker. Draft guru Mike Mayock listed him among the five best players in this class.

19. PHILADELPHIA-c

Jeremy Maclin

WR

6-1

200

Missouri

Few thought he’d slip this far. Eagles clearly think they got a steal. Adds juice to arsenal that includes DeSean Jackson, Kevin Curtis.

20. DETROIT-g

Brandon Pettigrew

TE

6-6

260

Oklahoma State

On Friday, the Lions signed Stafford. On Saturday, they gave him the gift of a great blocking tight end who will only improve as a receiver.

21. CLEVELAND-a-b-c

Alex Mack

C

6-4

315

California

Traded down three times to get player it wanted. Browns not only got best center in draft but also a load of capable players from the Jets.

22. MINNESOTA

Percy Harvin

WR

5-11

195

Florida

Has blistering speed but scared off teams because of character questions. But Vikings did plenty well with controversial Randy Moss.

23. BALTIMORE-d

Michael Oher

OT

6-4

310

Mississippi

Oher was the subject of “The Blind Side: The Evolution of the Game,” a New York Times bestseller by Michael Lewis.

24. ATLANTA

Peria Jerry

DT

6-2

300

Mississippi

Acquisition of Tony Gonzalez afforded the Falcons the luxury of concentrating on their defensive line. They needed a run stuffer like Jerry.

25. MIAMI

Vontae Davis

CB

5-11

200

Illinois

Younger brother of 49ers tight end Vernon. Brothers have never faced each other, and won’t this season -- unless they meet in Super Bowl.

26. GREEN BAY-e

Clay Matthews

LB

6-3

240

USC

Must have loved him; worked hard to trade back into first round to grab him. They weren’t satisfied at all with play of linebackers in 2008.

27. INDIANAPOLIS

Donald Brown

RB

5-10

210

Connecticut

Nation’s only 2,000-yard rusher last season joins team hurting for runner who can move chains. Only Arizona ran for fewer yards in 2008.

28. BUFFALO-h

Eric Wood

C

6-4

310

Louisville

Second center taken in first round. Hasn’t happened since 1968, when Cincinnati took Bob Johnson and San Francisco took Forrest Blue.

29. NEW YORK GIANTS

Hakeem Nicks

WR

6-1

215

North Carolina

With Plaxico Burress gone and deal for Braylon Edwards that fell through, Nicks is a good get. Could be the playmaker Giants need.

30. TENNESSEE

Kenny Britt

WR

6-3

220

Rutgers

Outstanding after the catch, Britt should really help Titans, whose leading receiver (Brandon Jones) had only 41 catches last season.

31. ARIZONA

Chris Wells

RB

6-1

235

Ohio State

Wells fell further than many people expected, so he was a very good pickup for Arizona, which finished last in rushing in 2008.

32. PITTSBURGH

Evander Hood

DT

6-3

300

Missouri

All-Big 12, he was team captain and defensive lineman of year. Joins outstanding defense. Can learn from Casey Hampton and Chris Hoke.

DRAFT-DAY TRADES: a-Cleveland trades No. 5 to New York Jets for DE Kenyon Coleman, QB Brett Ratliff, DB Abram Elam, Jets’ 17th and 52nd picks; b-Cleveland trades No. 17 to Tampa Bay for 19th pick and a seventh-round pick. c-Cleveland trades No. 19 to Philadelphia for 21st pick and a sixth-round pick. d-New England trades 23rd pick to Baltimore for 26th pick and a fifth-round pick. e-New England trades 26th pick to Green Bay for a second-round pick and two third-round picks. PRE-DRAFT MOVES: f-from Chicago; g-from Dallas; h-from Carolina through Philadelphia.

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ROUND 2

*--* NO. TEAM PLAYER P HT WT COLLEGE 33. Detroit Louis Delmas S 6-0 200 Western Michigan 34. New England-a Patrick Chung S 5-11 210 Oregon 35. St. Louis James Laurinaitis LB 6-2 244 Ohio State 36. Cleveland Brian Robiskie WR 6-3 209 Ohio State 37. Denver-b Alphonso Smith CB 5-9 193 Wake Forest 38. Cincinnati Rey Maualuga LB 6-2 249 USC 39. Jacksonville Eben Britton G 6-6 309 Arizona 40. New England-c Ron Brace DT 6-3 330 Boston College 41. New England-d Darius Butler CB 5-11 183 Connecticut 42. Buffalo Jairus Byrd CB 5-10 207 Oregon 43. Carolina-e Everette Brown DE 6-2 256 Florida State 44. Miami-f Pat White WR 6-0 197 West Virginia 45. N.Y. Giants-g Clint Sintim LB 6-3 256 Virginia 46. Houston Connor Barwin DE 6-4 256 Cincinnati 47. Oakland-h Michael Mitchell S 6-1 216 Ohio 48. Denver Darcel McBath S 6-1 198 Texas Tech 49. Seattle-i Max Unger C 6-5 309 Oregon 50. Cleveland-j Mohamed Massaquoi WR 6-2 210 Georgia 51. Buffalo-k Andrew Levitre G 6-3 305 Oregon State 52. Cleveland-l David Veikune DE 6-2 257 Hawaii 53. Philadelphia LeSean McCoy RB 5-10 198 Pittsburgh 54. Minnesota Phil Loadholt OT 6-8 332 Oklahoma 55. Atlanta William Moore S 6-0 221 Missouri 56. Indianapolis-m Fili Moala DT 6-4 305 USC 57. Baltimore Paul Kruger LB 6-4 263 Utah 58. New England Sebastian Vollmer OT 6-7 312 Houston 59. Carolina Sherrod Martin CB 6-1 198 Troy 60. N.Y. Giants William Beatty OT 6-6 307 Connecticut 61. Miami-n Sean Smith CB 6-4 214 Utah 62. Tennessee Sen’Derrick Marks DT 6-2 306 Auburn 63. Arizona Cody Brown LB 6-2 244 Connecticut 64. Denver-o Richard Quinn TE 6-4 264 North Carolina *--*

a-from Kansas City; b-from Kansas City; c-from Oakland; d-from Green Bay; e-from San Francisco; f-from Washington; g-from New Orleans; h-From San Diego through New England; i-from Chicago; j-from Tampa Bay; k-from Dallas; l-from N.Y. Jets; m-from Miami; n-from Indianapolis; o-from Pittsburgh.

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BREAKING IT DOWN

*--* FIRST DAY BY CONFERENCE Pacific 10 11 Southeastern 10 Big 12 10 Atlantic Coast 10 Big East 9 Big Ten 6 Mid-American 3 Mountain West 2 Western Athletic 1 Conference USA 1 Sun Belt 1 *--*

*--* FIRST DAY BY POSITION Linebackers 9 Wide receivers 9 Offensive tackles 7 Defensive ends 7 Cornerbacks 7 Defensive tackles 6 Safeties 5 Running backs 4 Quarterbacks 3 Guards 2 Centers 3 Tight ends 2 *--*