2009 NFL Draft Rankings

The following are Scott Wright's final positional rankings for the 2009 NFL Draft. Please note that where players are ranked does not necessarily reflect where the players may actually go in the draft but merely where he personally has them ranked on his board.

Scott Wright's Top 32 Prospects for the 2009 NFL Draft
      1. Matthew Stafford
QB
Georgia
  Franchise signal caller with one of the strongest arms in football.
      2. Aaron Curry
OLB
Wake Forest
  Playmaker at the linebacker position with terrific size and speed.
      3. Jason Smith
OT
Baylor
  Athletic former tight end with the tools to protect the blind side.
      4. Eugene Monroe
OT
Virginia
  Follows Ferguson and Albert as the Cavs next great LT prospect.
      5. Michael Crabtree
WR
Texas Tech
  Prolific college pass catcher with all the tools except elite speed.
      6. Mark Sanchez
QB
USC
  Only started for one year but is more talented than Matt Leinart.
      7. B.J. Raji
DT
Boston College
  A massive, powerful player who could excel in either a 3-4 or 4-3.
      8. Malcolm Jenkins
CB
Ohio St.
  Prototypical size, average speed but will hit and support the run.
      9. Brian Orakpo
DE
Texas
  Workout Warrior who could be a 4-3 DE or a 3-4 OLB in the pros.
    10. Michael Oher
OT
Ole Miss
  Terrific size along with great athleticism, quickness and strength.
    11. Jeremy Maclin
WR
Missouri
  A explosive playmaker as a pass catcher, runner and return man.
    12. Tyson Jackson
DE
L.S.U.
  Isn't an elite pass rusher but will be a perfect fit in a 3-4 scheme.
    13. Andre Smith
OT
Alabama
  Very athletic and can be dominant but has some question marks.
    14. Chris Wells
RB
Ohio St.
  Big (6-1, 235), bruising runner with the ability to be a workhorse.
    15. Brandon Pettigrew
TE
Oklahoma St.
  Timed speed's just average but an excellent all-around tight end.
    16. Vontae Davis
CB
Illinois
  Physical tools are first-rate but intangibles are a question mark.
    17. Rey Maualuga
ILB
USC
  Big, tough, nasty middle linebacker who can really lay the lumber.
    18. Peria Jerry
DT
Ole Miss
  Penetrator with top speed / quickness and outstanding strength.
    19. Aaron Maybin
DE
Penn St.
  Top pass rusher but vastly undersized and isn't ready physically.
    20. Knowshon Moreno
RB
Georgia
  Average measurables but fantastic vision, patience and instincts.
    21. Everette Brown
DE
Florida St.
  Explosive pass rusher whose optimal fit may come as a 3-4 OLB.
    22. James Laurinaitis
ILB
Ohio St.
  Super instinctive and plays both the run and the pass effectively.
    23. Darrius Heyward-Bey
WR
Maryland
  Not many can match his amazing combination of size and speed.
    24. Clay Matthews
OLB
USC
  Hard worker and went from a walk-on to a probable 1st Rounder.
    25. Darius Butler
CB
Connecticut
  Smooth fluid athlete who also played wideout and returned kicks.
    26. Josh Freeman
QB
Kansas St.
  Not a finished product but has a big arm and rare size (6-6, 250).
    27. Brian Cushing
OLB
USC
  Tough, versatile 'backer but has really struggled to stay healthy.
    28. Robert Ayers
DE
Tennessee
  Top pass rusher who could play end, tackle or outside linebacker.
    29. Alex Mack
C
California
  A rare center who carries a first round grade. The total package.
    30. Larry English
DE
Northern Illinois
  Extremely productive pass rusher who can project to DE or OLB.
    31. Eben Britton
OT
Arizona
  Has all of the tools to hold down a right tackle job for a decade.
    32. Percy Harvin
WR
Florida
  Undoubtedly a Top 10 talent but has durability / character issues.
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