Top 275 for 2009 NFL Draft

[HPF Bob]

We could still, theorhetically land anywhere between #8 and #23. If the season ended Wednesday, we would draft anywhere between #13 and #15.

Secondly, this draft board is going to change a hell of a lot when the underclassmen start declaring. But, given the scenario above and cherry-picking:

#15 - Javon Ringer, RB, Michigan St. They say you need two quality RBs now in the NFL and we just have one. Ringer fits a WCO very well although his blocking needs improvement. Should compliment Slaton very well and take some of the load off him.

#47 - Matt Shaughnessy, DE, Wisconsin. Has lost time to injuries and is not a polished product but he does have height, speed and a frame to add weight. Can play all three downs so he can replace Weaver.

#79 - Kevin Ellison, SS, USC. Help for the secondary. Question may be whether he is overrated because of the talent surrounding him.

#111 - DeAngelo Smith, CB, Cincinnati. The fourth round has traditionally been golden for us so, no matter who we take, I'll be optimistic about his chances.

#143 - Orion Martin, OLB, Virginia Tech. You didn't think we'd get through the whole draft without taking a Virginian, did you?

#175 - Brian Johnson, QB, Utah. Coming off an undefeated season. Will he have the tools to be an outstanding quarterback in the pros?

#207 - Mark Hafner, FB, Houston. A seventh-round nod to the local U.

But I really don't think the draft board will look anything like this.