2009 NFL Draft 11-20

11. Buffalo Bills – DE Tyson Jackson – LSU

Two big holes that the Bills need to fill are DE and OT.  If Michael Oher or Andre Smith falls to them at 11 then look for them to pick one of them up.  If neither are around they will be able to pick up a very good pass rusher.  Tyson Jackson’s stock has really risen in the past week and may even be pick in the top 10.

12. Denver Broncos – DT B.J. Raji – Boston College

Raji will probably not be drop this far and could be picked as high as 5th to the Cleveland Browns.  The Broncos have a glaring need on the defensive line.  It will be hard to pass on Raji who will be the best player on the board at this time.

13. Washington Redskins – DE Aaron Maybin – Penn State

Washington struggled to put pressure on the opposing QB last year and really hurt their defense.  Maybin may have the quickest first step among the defensive ends in this draft and will be a great addition to the Redskins defensive line.

14. New Orleans Saints – CB Malcolm Jenkins – Ohio State

New Orleans could take Beanie Wells here but they like Pierre Thomas so I don’t think that they will really need to take him.  Instead with the 14th pick they will look to fill a void in their defensive and that is safety or CB.  Jenkins can play safety or CB so this will be a great pick for the Saints.

15. Houston Texans – ILB Ray Mauagula – USC

The Texans have been getting better on offense every year as long as their QB Matt Schaub stays healthy.  Their defensive line has been stellar with their first overall pick a couple of years ago, Mario Williams.  They just added Antonio Smith from the Cardinals who will help on the other side of Williams.  Ray Mauagula will help add toughness in the middle of the defense.  He displays outstanding speed and size and can track down RB’s.

16. San Diego Chargers – RB Chris Wells – Ohio State

The Chargers may help their  defense by taking a LB but with L.T. getting old and injury prone now and not knowing if Darren Sproles can handle a full work load as the premier back.  Wells will really help fill the questions at that position for San Diego.

17. New York Jets – Darrius Heyward-Bey – Maryland

The Jets are one of the teams that are interested in Sanchez and may move up to draft him.  But losing Laveranues Coles to the Bengals opens up a gapping whole on offense. They will need another WR to go along side Jerricho Cotchery. Heyward-Bey is a speedy receiver which will be a great addition to their offense.

18. Denver Broncos (From Chicago) – DE Everette Brown – Florida State

The Broncos get this pick from Chicago in the Jay Cutler trade.  I think that the Broncos benefit from this trade because they have many holes that need to be filled on the defensive side of the ball.  Everette Brown will be a big help to defensive line by putting pressure on the opposing QB.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – ILB Brian Cushing – USC

Cushing is a very strong and physical linebacker and that is what the Bucs are looking for.  The released Derrick Brooks this off-season and Cushing will be a great replacement for the 2009 season.

20. Detroit Lions (From Dallas) – OT Eben Britton – Arizona

After passing on Jason Smith with the first overall pick and taking Matthew Stafford the Lions will have to get a offensive lineman to protect their new QB.  Britton should still be on the board with the 20th pick and will be the best tackle in on the big board.

 

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