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NFL Mock Draft 2009, Version 1.0, Picks 21-32 - Don Banks - SI.com


Alphonso Smith Wake Forest 5-9 190


I would like to know what Patriots fans would feel about getting another smurf cornerback? I just get the feeling if the Patriots draft one he will be 5-9 or shorter.

slash83

If he can ball he can ball dont care if hes a 6'3 shutdown corner or a 5'9 shutdown corner both work for me.

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PatsFan2

I like the Dept at CB position this year and think there is very good Value in the Second and Third. I wouldn't pass up LB James Laurinaitis for a CB if he's still on the Board.

DaBruinz

I would. Laurinaitis is over-rated. He gets a lot of hype for 2 reasons. He played at Ohio State. And his dad was a professional wrestler.

I think that Laurinaitis would be a better pick with the SD 2nd rounder than a 1st rounder.

Seneschal2

Pats Top 3 CBs (Combine measurements)

Ellis Hobbs - 5092 186
Terrence Wheatley - 5095 187
Jonathan Wilhite - 5094 185


My Favorite CBs (early stage)

Projected Round 1
D.J. Moore, Vanderbilt 5097 184

Projected Round 1-2
Alphonso Smith, Wake Forest 5087 193

Projected Round 2-3
Mike Mickens, Cincinnati 5110 176

Projected Round 4-5
Joe Burnett, Central Florida 5096 185

Note: There are at least a dozen CBs ranked through round 4 listed at 5-11 or taller. Of course, most of them aren't that good.

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mayoclinic

I pretty much concur with your list. Would probably add Darius Butler from Connecticut along with Mickens in the Round 2/3 range.

Who do you like among late round options? Coye Francies from San Jose St. was a possible late round sleeper before the Senior Bowl, but not right now.

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DaBruinz

For a CB, I am hoping the Pats look at Sean Smith. If what I hear is correct (that he isn't a long strider and that he sinks his hips well and they are loose) then he could be the kind of CB we've been looking for to be opposite Hobbs. But we'll have to see.

CanadianPat'sFan

I saw that Sean Smith was still on the board in Don's mock draft and this kid looks good. Remember Namdi A. was a safety who moved to corner when he moved to the pros.

I am liking the way Macho Harris from Virgina Tech 5107 186 is playing this week in the senior bowl.

mayoclinic

I had Sean Smith at #23 in my first mock offseason and draft, and got "mocked" me for it, but I really like him, both at CB and at FS opposite Meriweather. I think he will definitely end up in the 1st round, probably between 20-32 unless he really blows them away at the combine. With no clear 1st round safety prospect at this time it looks like Malcolm Jenkins, Vontae Davis, DJ Moore, Alphonso Smith and Sean Smith are the most likely 1st round picks at DB.

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PatsFan2

I would like to know how is Sean Smith's change of direction skills at 6'3? Does he look agile or is he stiff? Is he going to be able to play CB in the NFL at that size? What will be his final 40 time? So many questions inquiring minds want to know.