Surprise: First round is complete

By Chad Garner

Fan Fanatic Sports Staff

2009 NFL Draft

1. Matthew Stafford, QB (DET) * Another Detroit first-round bust?

2. Jason Smith, OT (STL) * Just an absolute beast.

3. Tyson Jackson, LB (KC) * Chiefs must have really liked him, think a little too high, but Pioli knows his football.

4. Aaron Curry, LB (SEA) * Seahawks pumped to get best defensive players in draft.

5. Mark Sanchez, QB (NYJ) * Jets give up No. 17 pick in first round, 2nd-round pick and 3 players to Cleveland and former coach Eric Mangini

6. Andre Smith, OT (CIN) * Questionable character, perfect fit for Bengals.

7. Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR (OAK) * Just a workout wonder, no doubt will be a bust. He has blazing speeed, but not an elite No. 1 guy. 

8. Eugene Monroe, OT (JAX) * Jaguars got a stud to anchor offensive line.

9. B.J. Raji, DT (GB) * Middle of defense now secure.

10. Michael Crabtree, WR (SF) * 49ers hit jackpot with top receiver at No. 10.

11. Aaron Maybin, DE (BUF) * He'll attack the quarterback.

12. Knowshon Moreno, RB (DEN) * Are you kidding me? Broncos need defensive help, plus Moreno WILL NOT be a star running back in this league. Big mistake by rookie head coach Josh McDaniels. He fumbled this pick big time. 

13. Brian Orakpo, DE (WASH) * Great value pick by Redskins, a legit player that fell for some reason.

14. Malcolm Jenkins, CB (NO) * Needed help in secondary since the Saints got burnt so many times last year.

15. Brian Cushing, LB (HOU) * Pats should have moved up to get him. Cushing is a big playmaker and the Texans will be happy with him for years to come.

16. Larry English, LB (SD) * Should have been a late first-round pick, at best. I don't even think he's a first-round guy ... still.

17. Josh Freeman, QB, (TB) * Bucs trade up and give Cleveland No. 19 pick and 6th-round pick. Bucs did get their man!

18. Robert Ayers, DE (DEN) * At least they took a defensive player. 

19. Jeremy Maclin, WR (PHI) Browns trade No. 19 pick to Eagles for No. 21 overall.

Philly finally has the No. 1 receiver they've needed since T.O. left. Why did he slip that far, that's what I'm questioning.

20. Brandon Pettigrew, TE (DET) * Good for the Lions, great all-around TE to help Stafford.

21. Alex Mack, C (CLE) * All that dealing to grab a center in the first round? Questionable. 

22. Percy Harvin, WR (MIN) * He'll burn you in more than one way.

23. Michael Oher, OT (BAL) * Patriots trade pick to Ravens for No. 26 pick and fifth-round pick. Oher is a tough guy, nice fit for Ravens.

24. Peria Jerry, DT (ATL) * Beef was needed up front.

25. Vontae Davis, CB (MIA) * Nice pick, Dolphins need to be able to defend top WRs in AFC East.

26. Clay Matthews, LB (GB ) * Patriots trade No. 26 overall and fifth round (162 overall) for Green Bay's second round (No. 41) and third-rounders (No. 73, 83).

Wish Patriots would have just taken Matthews there. He would have fit perfectly, but that package in solid since this draft is considered deep.

27. Donald Brown, RB (IND) * Colts must not have confidence in Addai. Brown can run and catch, good pick.

28. Eric Wood, C (BUF) * Great pick, will absolutely maul defenders in passing and running game. A tough bruiser.

29. Hakeem Nicks, WR (NYG) * The replacement for Plaxico Burress.

30. Kenny Britt, WR (TEN) * Glaring need at WR, probably wish Nicks was there.

31. Chris Wells, RB (ARZ) * Cards want to play physical, Wells gives them that punch in backfield.

32. Ziggy Hood, DT (PIT) * Steelers could have used a cornerback or center, but solid value with last pick in first round.

END OF FIRST ROUND

(Stay tuned for more updates throughout the evening. Patriots will pick in second round ...maybe)