1. AARON CURRY, LB, WAKE FOREST  - The Butkus Award winner from this past season is one of the more versatile linebackers to enter the draft in years. He can play inside or outside, and in a 3-4 or 4-3.

2. MICHAEL CRABTREE, WR, TEXAS TECH  - A big and physical wide reciever, Crabtree is clearly the gold standard among wideouts this season. The two time Biletnikoff Award Winner put up all-world stats and his flawless route running more than makes up for his lack of speed.

3. JASON SMITH, OT, BAYLOR  - The small school product was still able to be an All American, and has seen his draft stock rise like clock work since the beginning of the season.

4. EUGENE MONROE, OT, VIRGINIA  - Following the foot steps of D'Brickshaw Ferguson, Monroe looks to be another great tackle from Virginia. A year after producing Chris Long, Virginia is quietly becoming a very nice NFL school.

5. MATTHEW STAFFORD, QB, GEORGIA  - Stafford has a huge arm, and for now is the concensus number one quarterback with Sam Bradford staying in school. His decision making must improve on the next level if he wishes to turn a franchise around.

6. MALCOLM JENKINS, CB, OHIO STATE  - Jenkins, an all Big Ten and American performer is the best Ohio State cornerback since Nate Clements. Despite never getting thrown at, Jenkins still put up 3 interceptions and stock rises with 2 blocked kicks.

7. EVERETTE BROWN, DE, FLORIDA STATE  - Listed as a defensive end, Brown gets the top defensive line spot over Brian Orakpo because of his ability to play in the 3-4 and 4-3. Scouts have compared him to Shawne Merriman.

8. BRIAN ORAKPO, DE, TEXAS  - Strictly a 4-3 defensive end, Orakpo is one of the more physically impressive players in the entire draft. That strength translated onto the field as Orakpo was named an All American.

9. REY MAUALUGA, LB, USC  - Rey has NFL size to play middle linebacker already, and hits harder than probably anyone in the draft. If he runs well, he could sneak into the top 10.

10. AARON MAYBIN, DE, PENN STATE  - Unlike Brown, Maybin is projected soley as a 3-4 pass rusher, which could lead to his stock falling come draft day. The redshirt sophomore is only 20 years old, so teams shouldn't expect immediate contributions from the youngster. Especially if he does not add weight before the end of April.

11. BJ RAJI, DT, BOSTON COLLEGE  - Raji should hear his name called before any other defensive tackles in this years draft. He probably gained a lot of money by Gerald McCoy and Terrance Cody deciding to continue their education

12. MICHAEL OHER, OT, MISSISSIPPI  - The SEC projects very well at the top of this draft, and Oher is right up therer with the best of them. A shade smaller than other tackles, but all the talent in the world. He will improve a run and pass game instantly.

13. CHRIS WELLS, RB, OHIO STATE  - I'm not sure how elusive Wells is, and making people miss is very important in the NFL with the speed of defenses. He will be the second running back taken because he still runs very well and has elite size for his position.

14. JEREMY MACLIN, WR, MISSOURI  - Maclin is a speedster and has much more size than most people realize. He didn't blaze at the combine like expected, but still ran a 4.4 and has the strength to compete over the middle.

15. VONTAE DAVIS, CB, ILLINOIS  - Vontae Davis is largely considered the number two cornerback in the draft. He has everything you can ask for in a corner. The speed, size, and ball skills. We'll see if he is picked high or finds himself slipping like Leon Hall a few years ago.

16. PERCY HARVIN, WR, FLORIDA  - After stellar play in two national championships, Harvin should see his stock soar over the next three months. A sub 4.4 forty runner, Harvin has the strength to go with it as rumors swirl that he bench presses 405 pounds.

17. KNOWSHON MORENO, RB, GEORGIA  - A youtube favorite, Moreno dazzled oppopnents with his speed and jumping abilities. Its tough to say when running backs will start going off the board, even with the success of rookies like Steve Slaton and Chris Johnson in 2008. There just doesn't seem to be much of a need this season.

18.ANDRE SMITH, OT, ALABAMA -  Smith came up with a decent performance at his posistion drills during pro day, which allows him to stay in the first round. He will need to mature a bit and get into much better shape.

19. CLAY MATTHEWS, LB, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA  - Matthews was perhaps the most impressive linebacker at USC's pro day, and his speed with certainly help a team in need of an outside linebacker.

20. ROBERT AYERS, DE, TENNESSEE- Michael Johnson has been replaced with Robert Ayers. In the games where Tennessee was actually just competitive, Ayers was a great sack artist, his size allows him to play either defensive end position.

21. DONALD BROWN, CB, CONNECTICUT - Donald Brown replaces LeSean McCoy on this list. He showed a lot of guts performing in the receiver skills competition, and actually did quite well. That is what elevates him in the top 32.

22. EBEN BRITTON, OT, ARIZONA  - Considered one of the most athletic linemen, Britton has climbed up most boards after the Wildcats moved him to left tackle.

23. MARK SANCHEZ, QB, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA  - Another player that benefitted from Sam Bradford going back to Oklahoma. Sanchez answered numerous questions with his 400+ yards/4 TD performance in the Rose Bowl vs Penn State.

24. WILLIAM BEATTY, OT, CONNECTICUT- Beatty will be the final offensive tackle taken in the first round, or atleast early second round.

25. DJ MOORE, CB, VANDERBILT  - After leading Vanderbilt to their first bowl win in over 50 years, DJ Moore decided to come out early. If all goes as planned, the speedster should be the third corner taken off the board and can give a team on boost on special teams.

26. PERIA JERRY, DT, MISSISSIPPI  - Depending on the strength he shows at the combine, Peria Jerry could sneak into the first round. One of the few defensive tackles that can get to the passer and stuff the run.

27. BRIAN CUSHING, LB, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA  -  One of the greatest defenses in NCAA history, the Trojans will be putting out talent all over the draft. Cushing has moved up boards due to his versatility, many think he can play as many as three positions.

28. ALPHONSO SMITH, CB, WAKE FOREST  - Smith might have the third best ball skills among corners, as he was an interception machine while at Wake. His stock might land him in the second or third because of his height, but when watching game tapes, teams wont find many with better technique.

29. KENNY BRITT, WR, RUTGERS -  The fourth wide receiever slot is wide open in 2009, and Britt will compete with Darrius Heyward-Bey and Hakeem Nicks. Britt is my favorite to win that competition, as he has the physical ability to get off press coverage and he is not afraid to block. Being 6 Foot 4 helps.

30. BRANDON PETTIGREW, TE, OKLAHOMA STATE  - The 30th spot goes to Pettigrew, as he sneaks in with Jermaine Gresham going back to Oklahoma. Teams will fall in love with Brandon because he has great size, great hands and blocks great. My only reserve is his lack of getting into the endzone. He will need to work on being a better redzone target.

31. DARRIUS HEYWARD-BEY, WR, MARYLAND -  Heyward-Bey was the fastest player at the combine and ran one of the best 40's for a wide reciever in a long time. Teams will fall in love with his size and speed as he goes on the first round.

32. TYSON JACKSON, DE, LOIUSIANA STATE -  Another LSU defensive lineman, Jackson seems to be one of the safest picks among the defensive ends. He doesn't have much upside, but what you see is what you get.

Dropped out: William Moore, S, Missouri; Victor Harris, CB, Virginia Tech; San'Derrick Marks, DT, Auburn;  Alex Mack, C, California; Larry English, DE/OLB, Northern Illinois; LeSean McCoy, RB, Pittsburgh; Michael Johnson, DE, Georgia Tech; James Laurinaitis, LB, Ohio State; Hakeem Nicks, WR, North Carolina