After a couple more 2009 NFL draft picks signed on Friday, there are still a handful of first rounders that remain unsigned. Here is a look at the unsigned NFL first round draft picks:
Aaron Curry, Seattle Seahawks
The Seahawks needed help at linebacker and took Curry as the fourth overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. Expect him to eventually sign a deal worth around $30 million.
Andre Smith, Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals haven’t been able to run the ball in recent years. Drafting Smith with the sixth pick was aimed at fixing that weakness.
Eugene Monroe, Jacksonville Jaguars
The 6-foot-5, 320 pounder out of …read more

At this point in the NFL season, there are always a few public battles between teams and their rookies. This year, it appears as if the most public battle of all is between the San Francisco 49ers and Michael Crabtree. In fact, Crabtree’s reps are already talking about skipping the 2009 NFL season.
Obviously the Niners could really use Crabtree’s help this forthcoming season. Their offense is weak and without Crabtree’s playmaking, they appear to be destined for a difficult season.
At Texas Tech, Crabtree was one of the most explosive players in the nation. In his last season, he had 19 …read more

On Saturday, the Cleveland Browns signed center Alex Mack, who was taken in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft. At 6-foot-4 and 311 pounds, Mack is expected to have a good chance to begin the 2009 season as the Browns starter at center.
Playing his college football with California, Mack was recognized as the top scholar-athlete in college football by winning the Draddy Trophy. He also was nominated for the Rimington Trophy, which honors the best center in college football.
If he is to join the starters on offense, he’ll likely have to beat out Hank Fraley. Although Fraley has …read more

Want to see who your favorite team drafted? Here’s the 2009 NFL draft by NFL team (rather than by round) for the NFC (AFC coming soon). When you see them all in a grouping, it definitely gives you a more accurate view of how the draft turned out in general for each team.
Arizona Cardinals

Chris Wells, RB, Ohio State
Cody Brown, OLB, Connecticut
Rashad Johnson, S, Alabama
Gregory Toler, CB, St. Paul’s College
Herman Johnson, OG, LSU
Will Davis, DE, Illinois
LaRod Stephens-Howling, RB, Pittsburgh
Trevor Canfield, OG, Cincinnati

Atlanta Falcons

Peria Jerr, DT, Ole Miss
William More, S, Missouri
Chris Owens, CB, San Jose State
Lawrence Sidbury, DE, Richmond
William Middleton, CB Furman
Garrett …read more

Here are your top ten 2009 draft picks. You can click on any of the links below to read more about the first five picks. Over, most teams have pretty solid players, despite the lack of hype about any amazing players this year.

Matthew Stafford, Quarterback, Georgia to the Detroit Lions
Jason Smith, Offensive Tackle, Baylor to the St. Louis Rams
Tyson Jackson, Defensive Tackle, LSU to the Kansas City Chiefs
Aaron Curry, Linebacker, Wake Forest to the Seattle Seahawks
Mark Sanchez, Quarterback, USC to the New York Jets
Andre Smith, Offensive Tackle, Alabama to the Cincinnati Bengals
Darrius Heyward-Bey, Wide Receiver, Maryland to the Oakland Raiders
Eugene …read more

Although the 2009 NFL Draft doesn’t begin until Saturday, the Detroit Lions already know who they will be selecting. Matthew Stafford, the quarterback out of Georgia, will be the number one pick of the draft and will receive a contract worth $72 million over six seasons. The two sides agreed to a contract on Friday night.
Out of the $72 million, about $42 million of the money is guaranteed. According to various reports, there is also $6 million in additional incentives over the life of the contract.
The selection of Stafford isn’t a surprise. Following the NFL’s first 0-16 season, the Lions …read more

The 2009 NFL Draft takes place on April 25th and April 26th. Although there is a lot that can change between now and the draft, here’s a look at our 2009 NFL mock draft:
1) Detroit Lions – Matthew Stafford, Georgia (Quarterback)
The Lions seem to be eyeing Stafford as their pick. However, they also want to agree to a contract with him before the draft. If that doesn’t happen, Detroit appears likely to move on.
2) St. Louis Rams – Jason Smith, Baylor (Offensive Tackle)
With Orlando Pace leaving the Rams for the Bears, the Rams need a new franchise level tackle. Smith …read more

Greg Paulus is known for his work on the basketball court. Recently, the Green Bay Packers wanted to see if the former Duke point guard could make a good NFL quarterback. With the 2009 NFL Draft less than two weeks away, the Packers are apparently checking everywhere to make sure there isn’t a quality prospect hiding where other teams aren’t looking.
It’d be an extreme longshot for Paulus to be drafted by the NFL, but he does have a lot of football experience. Before deciding to go to Duke to play basketball, Paulus was a highly-recruited quarterback. According to reports, Paulus …read more

According to various reports, the NFL has invited a total of ten players to attend the 2009 NFL Draft. Among the players invited is quarterback Matthew Stafford, the player many experts believe will end up being the first overall pick by the Detroit Lions.
The number of players invited is an increase over previous seasons. Typically, the number of players invited is capped at around six. The NFL has decided to change its policy to bring more excitement to the 2009 NFL Draft, which will be held April 25th and April 26th.
Below is the an alphabetical list of players that have …read more