The 2009 NBA Draft is less than a month away. While this mock draft is sure to change quite over the next few weeks, here’s a look at a mock draft of the first round of the 2009 draft.
1. Los Angeles Clippers – Blake Griffin
2. Memphis Grizzlies – Hasheem Thabeet
3. Oklahoma City Thunder – Ricky Rubio
4. Sacramento Kings – James Harden
5. Washington Wizards – Jordan Hill
6. Minnesota Timberwolves – Tyreke Evans
7. Golden State Warriors – Brandon Jennings
8. New York Knicks – Stephen Curry
9. Toronto Raptors – Jrue Holiday
10. Milwaukee Bucks – Earl Clark
11. New Jersey Nets – DeMar DeRozan
12. Charlotte …read more

The 2009 NBA Draft will take place at the end of June. However, if you are playing dynasty fantasy basketball, it’s never too early to take a look at the top prospects.
1. Blake Griffin, Oklahoma
Griffin will go number one overall. This athletic bigman has a chance to be a double-double machine.
2. Ricky Rubio, Spain
One of the most hyped players from Europe of all-time, Rubio already has a lot of fans in the United States.
3. Hasheem Thabeet, Connecticut
A big shot-blocking center, Hasheem Thabeet will tempt teams with his huge size and wingspan.
4. James Harden, Arizona State
Every team could use more scoring …read more

1. Brandon Pettigrew, Oklahoma St.
As of right now, Brandon Pettigrew looks like the only tight end in the 2009 NFL Draft that has a very good chance of being taken in the first round. Although he didn’t have a touchdown grab in his final season at Oklahoma St., his great size and limitless potential make him a worthwhile prospect.
2. Jared Cook, South Carolina
At 6-foot-5 and 240 pounds, Jared Cook is the size that NFL teams love to see for tight end prospects. At South Carolina as a junior, Cook had 573 yards and three touchdown grabs. His improvement throughout his …read more

1. Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech
Entering the 2008 college football season, Michael Crabtree was a hot prospect. After another very good season, he’s the top wide receiving prospect in the 2009 NFL Draft. At Texas Tech, Crabtree was instrumental in turning their offense into a well-oiled machine.
2. Jeremy Maclin, Missouri
Following Jeremy Maclin’s amazing season at Missouri, he’s risen up into the top half of the first round of the draft. Maclin finished his 2008 campaign with 102 catches, 1260 yards and 13 touchdowns. As a possession receiver, he should be able to step in and play right away on the NFL …read more

1. Knowshon Moreno, Georgia
Entering the season, Knowshon Moreno was regarded as a great running back prospect. After doing nothing to harm that reputation, it wouldn’t surprise many if the RB from Georgia is the first running back off the board in the 2009 NFL Draft.
2. Beanie Wells, Ohio State
If there is anyone who could knock Moreno off his perch, it’d be Beanie Wells. Wells is extremely talented and could step in and help an NFL team right away. In each of his three seasons at Ohio State, Wells has averaged at least 5.5 yards per carry in each season.
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1) Matthew Stafford – Georgia
With the Detroit Lions having the top pick, Matthew Stafford could possibly hear his name called first overall. After seeing how Matt Ryan and Joe Flacco played in their rookie seasons, the Lions may hope that Stafford could have similar success. Although inconsistent at Georgia, Stafford’s potential is undeniable.
2) Mark Sanchez – USC
USC has become Quarterback University in recent years. Even Matt Cassel, who was a backup at USC, proved he could be an NFL starting QB. Mark Sanchez will likely need a few years to gain experience before he’s ready to start but he could …read more

1. James Laurinaitis, LB
Laurinaitis has all the tools to be a superstar linebacker in the NFL. While linebackers weren’t too common high in the 2008 NFL Draft, that could change in 2009.
2. Malcolm Jenkins, CB
Out of Ohio State like Laurinaitis, Jenkins has a chance to be a lockdown cornerback on the NFL level. He’s easily the best cornerback prospect right now.
3. Michael Oher, OT
Oher is a big, strong lineman who could be sturdy piece to build upon in the NFL. Oher is also the type of player who already has an NFL work ethic.
4. Percy Harvin, WR
Harvin doesn’t have great …read more

Let’s take a look at the fantasy football prospects drafted in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft:
3) Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons
Matt Ryan was obviously the best quarterback in the 2008 draft. However, don’t expect much out of him in the 2008 fantasy football season. Rookie quarterbacks are usually slow to figure things out and on top of that, the Falcons don’t have many offensive weapons.
4) Darren McFadden, Oakland Raiders
Expect Darren McFadden and Justin Fargas to split carries early in the 2008 season. As the season progresses, McFadden could show the coaching staff that he should …read more

Here is my updated 2008 NFL mock draft. With the 2008 NFL Draft this weekend, the draft is starting to shape up. While there is bound to be surprises, here is how I see the draft playing out right now:
1. Miami Dolphins
Jake Long
2. St. Louis Rams
Glenn Dorsey
3. Atlanta Falcons
Matt Ryan
4. Oakland Raiders
Vernon Gholston
5. Kansas City Chiefs
Chris Long
6. New York Jets
Darren McFadden
7. New England Patriots
Sedrick Ellis
8. Baltimore Ravens
Branden Albert
9. Cincinnati Bengals
Rashard Mendenhall
10. New Orleans Saints
Keith Rivers
11. Buffalo Bills
Devin Thomas
12. Denver Broncos
Derrick Harvey
13. Carolina Panthers
Ryan Clady
14. Chicago Bears
Chris Williams
15. Detroit Lions
Jeff Otah
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With the first pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins have selected Jake Long out of the University of Michigan. The Dolphins made it official by signing him to a five-year, $58 million deal – of which approximately $30 million is guaranteed.
While a lot of other players appeared to be in the mix about a month ago, Long had become the team’s first option in the last few weeks. After agreeing to a deal, the suspense was over.
Long will help the team’s offense immensely. He’ll start right away and he’s already regarded as an above …read more