2009 NFL Draft Rankings

The following are Scott Wright's positional rankings for the 2009 NFL Draft. Please note that where players are ranked does not necessarily reflect where the players may go in the draft but merely where he personally has them ranked on his board. Also keep in mind that it is still early in the scouting process and these rankings are extremely fluid.

Scott Wright's Top 32 Senior Prospects for the 2009 NFL Draft
      1. Malcolm Jenkins
CB
Ohio St.
  Prototypical size and speed but will also hit and support the run.
      2. Aaron Curry
OLB
Wake Forest
  Playmaker at the linebacker position with terrific size and speed.
      3. Eugene Monroe
OT
Virginia
  Follows Ferguson and Albert as the Cavs next great LT prospect.
      4. Rey Maualuga
ILB
USC
  Big, tough, nasty middle linebacker who can really lay the lumber.
      5. James Laurinaitis
ILB
Ohio St.
  Super instinctive and plays both the run and the pass effectively.
      6. Michael Oher
OT
Ole Miss
  Terrific size along with great athleticism, quickness and strength.
      7. William Moore
S
Missouri
  Big and extremely physical but also a ballhawk in the secondary.
      8. Jason Smith
OT
Baylor
  Athletic former tight end with the tools to protect the blind side.
      9. Brian Orakpo
DE
Texas
  Workout Warrior who could be a 4-3 DE or a 3-4 OLB in the pros.
    10. Tyson Jackson
DE
L.S.U.
  Isn't an elite pass rusher but will be a perfect fit in a 3-4 scheme.
    11. B.J. Raji
DT
Boston College
  Massive, powerful run-stuffer who will excel as a 3-4 nose tackle.
    12. Michael Johnson
DE
Georgia Tech
  Freakish athlete with great measurables but production's lacking.
    13. Brandon Pettigrew
TE
Oklahoma St.
  Timed speed's just average but an excellent all-around tight end.
    14. Duke Robinson
OG
Oklahoma
  Powerful true guard and massive road grader at 6-5 and 335 lbs.
    15. Brian Cushing
OLB
USC
  Tough, versatile 'backer but has really struggled to stay healthy.
    16. Alphonso Smith
CB
Wake Forest
  Undersized but very fast and a true playmaker in the secondary.
    17. Clint Sintim
OLB
Virginia
  Big hitter who can rush the quarterback and drop into coverage.
    18. Peria Jerry
DT
Ole Miss
  Penetrator with top speed / quickness and outstanding strength.
    19. Alex Mack
C
California
  Total package with the physical tools and intangibles you look for.
    20. Chase Coffman
TE
Missouri
  Not as fast or athletic as Martin Rucker but is more well-rounded.
    21. Max Unger
C
Oregon
  Big (6-5, 300), versatile blocker who can play all three positions.
    22. Phil Loadholt
OT
Oklahoma
  Extraordinary size (6-8, 337) but makes too many mental errors.
    23. James Davis
RB
Clemson
  A very underrated runner with natural instincts and good vision.
    24. Rashad Johnson
S
Alabama
  Just marginal size but is super smart with top-notch intangibles.
    25. Darry Beckwith
ILB
L.S.U.
  Lacks any elite physical attributes but always around the action.
    26. Darius Butler
CB
Connecticut
  Smooth, fluid cover guy with a very nice blend of size and speed.
    27. Jamon Meredith
OT
South Carolina
  Versatile blocker with the size, strength and smarts you look for.
    28. Marcus Freeman
OLB
Ohio St.
  Explosive, athletic WILL who gets overshadowed by Laurinaitis.
    29. Herman Johnson
OG
L.S.U.
  At 6-7 and 351 lbs. they do not come much bigger than this guy.
    30. Mike Mickens
CB
Cincinnati
  Productive battle-tested cover guy with nice size, average speed.
    31. Patrick Chung
S
Oregon
  Plays "rover" for the Ducks but will be a strong safety in the NFL.
    32. Evander Hood
DT
Missouri
  Hard worker with adequate physical tools and a non-stop motor.
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