Draft 2009 NFL took place last week, April 25 and 26. The first round saw some of the best players in the draft to find a home for the season. Some peaks are not surprising – Michael Stafford is the Detroit Lions – while others defied all expectations – Michael Crabtree is a number ten later provided Search.

Check out some of the highlights of the first round.

# 1-The quarterback and projected top pick Matthew Stafford completed his general expectations. The Detroit Lions signed the 21-year-old with a six-year contract with 41.7 million U.S. dollars in guarantees. The Lions had a record season this year: 0-16, a feat no other team did lose in NFL history.

With a season without a victory forged Matt Millen the Lions are trying to collect the franchise Stafford. At 6'3 "and 237 pounds, and a strong, accurate arm that has helped to throw 51 touchdowns And 7,731 career rushing yards, Stafford has the potential to become a savior of the franchise. Hopefully the Lions will do better than the quarterback again in Detroit last first choice, Joey Harrington.

Stafford left school a year earlier, but it should start the season. However, it is ready to begin his career professional.

"I am a competitive rate," said Stafford. "I will try to prepare as soon as possible."

Stafford continues a trend in the NFL who are fourth selection of the first, in fact, 9 of last 12 first choices were fourth. Time will tell if Stafford continues to meet expectations during the football season.

# 4 – Another possibility for the Lions was taken in the top 5. Aaron Curry, Wake Forest linebacker in the first election debate Detroit general. Curry has a unique combination of size, weight and speed for a player who, when mixed with strong instincts, aggressiveness and effort, makes him an ideal player. Seattle was able to capture Curry at # 4.

# 5 – Quarterback second choice, Mark Sanchez of USC, was kidnapped by New York Jets after being traded to Cleveland fifth place overall. Sanchez began at USC for one season, leading the Trojans to a season 12-1 and a Rose Bowl win.

With the Jets He will fill the shoes of the retired Brett Favre room. The "6'3, 225 lbs quarter was the strong arm intelligence and leadership skills make him a price for the Jets offense in the West Coast. His lack of experience makes him a moderate risk, but he is not afraid.

"It's an exciting time, a special moment in my life," says Sanchez, "so I'm excited to get things done."
# 7 – Seduced for its speed, the Raiders hung Darrius Heyward-Bey of Maryland, the No. 7 overall. While Heyward-Bey had the fastest 40-yard training, skills underdeveloped receipt to make a kind of risk. Although it may take time to develop, with its incredible speed and the combination of weight and height, exhibitions Heyward-Bey potential real.

# 10 – Michael Crabtree, who was rated the receiver before the draft, completed the top ten when he was chosen by the 49ers. Lost the first to Heyward-Bey, who was selected three spots ahead of him. Although lack high-speed Crabtree, is still considered one of the best receivers in the project, with an ability to capture almost everything thrown at him.

After only two seasons of football, Crabtree won the Biletnikoff Award. Now, San Francisco, Crabtree aiming high: "I had big shoes to fill when I go to the 49ers, you know, with Jerry Rice. I hope that. I like challenges."

# 12 – Knowshon Moreno No. 12 Denver Broncos. Moreno rushed 1.400 yards last season to lead the SEC and was second team All-American players. Although Moreno has the speed to break the back of first category in the NFL, has great instincts and good vision make him an excellent choice for the Broncos at the superior.

# 19 – The Eagles were able to choose the receiver Jerry Maclin of Missouri at No. 19 after the Browns trade selection for the number 21 and a second sixth-round pick. In 2008, Maclin was able to score 12 touchdowns, with 1.260 yards receiving.

# 27 – The Indianapolis Colts selected Dan Brown at number 27. Brown was the 2008 Big East Offensive Player of the year in Connecticut and more than 2,000 yards last year and 3,800 yards in career leads the NCAA. It also has the distinction of being the first player from the University of Connecticut who was drafted in the first round.

In general, the first round After 19 offensive and 13 defensive players drafted – including 15 were underclassmen – for a total of 32 players.

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