A closer look at '09 draft prospects
Every draft prospect has a story. Here's an inside look at several NFL hopefuls:
QB connections -- Matthew Stafford, Mark Sanchez, and others compare themselves to NFL players.
Defensive connections -- Find out which NFL players some of elite defensive draft prospects compare themselves to.
First Draft: Mark Sanchez -- The USC quarterback talks about his game as he prepares for the 2009 draft.
First Draft: Jason Smith -- Get to know Jason Smith, the top OT on many draft lists, as he prepares for the draft.
First Draft: Aaron Curry -- The Wake Forest linebacker shares his football memories as he prepares for the 2009 draft.
First Draft: Knowshon Moreno -- Moreno shares his love for football and how it helped him become a versatile running back.
First Draft: Andre Smith -- Andre Smith talks about his desire and drive to play at the NFL level.
First Draft: Percy Harvin -- Get to know the Florida wide receiver as he discusses his style of play and love of the game.
First Draft: Brandon Pettigrew -- Find out what drives Pettigrew to be a top-tier tight end in this year's draft.
First Draft: Darrius Heyward-Bey -- Heyward-Bey shares his journey from young football star to fastest wide receiver at the combine.
First Draft: Brian Orakpo -- Orakpo shares his unique background and what makes him such a fierce competitor.
First Draft: Alphonso Smith -- The Wake Forest cornerback shares his path to the NFL draft.
First Draft: Ziggy Hood -- The Missouri defensive tackle dishes on his nickname and passion for the game.
First Draft: Aaron Maybin -- Maybin discusses his play on the field and his passion for the game.
First draft: Rhett Bomar -- The Sam Houston State quarterback talks about toughness, being a leader and the thrill of the game.
First Draft: Herman Johnson -- Find out where The House got his nickname and what drives him to be an NFL player.
First Draft: P.J. Hill -- The Wisconsin running back talks about his desire and drive to play at the next level.
First Draft: Nate Davis -- Get to know the Ball State quarterback as he discusses his unique style of play.
First Draft: Shawn Nelson -- The former Southern Mississippi tight end talks draft day, influences and living his NFL dream.
First Draft: D.J. Moore -- The former Vanderbilt cornerback shares his path to the NFL draft.
First Draft: Michael Oher -- The Mississippi offensive lineman talks about growing up in the streets, the book based on his life and more.
First Draft: Darius Butler -- Find out more about the highly regarded defensive back.
First Draft: Derrick Williams -- Get to know the Penn State wide receiver as he discusses his playing style and NFL dream.
First Draft: Michael Hamlin -- The Clemson safety talks about his roots and his game as he prepares for the NFL draft.
First Draft: Tyson Jackson -- Get to know the LSU defensive end as he talks about his style of play.
First Draft: Paul Kruger -- Find out what drives the Utah DE to succeed and who he models his game after.
SPONSORED HEADLINES
MORE NFL HEADLINES
- DE Freeney, Chargers agree to contract
- Source: Gronkowski may need back surgery
- Jets' Goodson arrested for drugs, weapons
- Mario Williams' ex alleges suicide-talk texts
MOST SENT STORIES ON ESPN.COM
2009 NFL Draft
NEWS
- Pats deal CB Hobbs to Philly
- Jets open Day 2, pick RB Greene
- No surprise: Lions pick Stafford at No. 1
- Jets trade with Browns to get Sanchez
- Browns stockpile picks via trades
- Niners thrilled to get Crabtree at No. 10
DIVISION-BY-DIVISION ANALYSIS
TEAM-BY-TEAM, ROUND-BY-ROUND PICKS
- AFC East: Buffalo | Mia. | N.E. | NY Jets
- AFC North: Balt. | Cinc. | Cleve. | Pitt.
- AFC South: Hou. | Indy | Jax | Tenn.
- AFC West: Den. | K.C. | Oak. | S.D.
- NFC East: Dallas | NYG | Phila. | Wash.
- NFC North: Chi. | Det. | G.B. | Minnesota
- NFC South: Atl. | Car. | N.O. | Tampa
- NFC West: Ariz. | S.F. | St. Louis | Sea.
- Rounds: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7
MEL KIPER
TODD McSHAY
FEATURED BLOG POSTS/BLOGS
- Double Coverage: Percy Vs. Beanie
- Chadiha: Raiders' Mitchell determined
- AFC West: Bad first round for Raiders
- AFC South: Connections helped Titans, Jags
- AFC North: Major overhaul for Browns
- AFC East: Wild day of trading for Jets, Pats
- NFC North: Why Lions fell for Stafford
- NFC East: Eagles improved offense
- NFC West: A QB hunt in 2010?
- NFC South: Gutsy move by Bucs
- NFC: East | West | North | South
- AFC: East | West | North | South
- PHOTO BLOG: From the scene in New York
COLUMNS/FEATURES
- Pasquarelli: Finding undrafted FA gems
- Clayton: Eight items from minicamps
- Pasquarelli: Spread QBs facing long odds
- Clayton: Future gambles hinge on Broncos
- Clayton mailbag: Draft thoughts
- Pasquarelli: Calm trade winds
- Pasquarelli: Centers of attention
- Chadiha: Ten players in the best situations
- Clayton: Pats , Bears, Bengals excel
- Clayton: Good moves by Jets, Packers
- Pasquarelli: Six-pack of risky WRs
- Chadiha: Pioli draft era begins quietly
- Garber: Frantz Joseph's journey to draft
DRAFT TOOLS
- Draft Central | ESPNDB: Draft profiles, more
- Improved, searchable draft history
- Team talk | Fantasy blog
- Scouts: Top 20 undrafted players
SPORTSNATION
- Sprow: Count on a Chiefs rebound in 2013
- Bowen: Jets D can thrive without Revis
- Tuley: 10 best early value NFL bets
- Red Flags: NFC East | North | South
- Kiper: 2014 Big Board | Top TEs | OLBs | ILBs

