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2009 NFL Bloggers' First-Round Mock

ESPN.com put its eight NFL divisional bloggers on the clock for a quick run through the draft's first round. The eight-man mock produced a few potential surprises -- Mark Sanchez lasting until Denver at No. 12 comes to mind -- and ample fodder for debate.

Each blogger made the call for the teams in his division. Here's a video breakdown of each player.

Detroit Lions select Matthew Stafford, QB, Georgia: An inside look at quarterback Matthew Stafford from Georgia.

St. Louis Rams select Eugene Monroe, OT, Virginia: An inside look at offensive tackle Eugene Monroe from Virginia.

Kansas City select Aaron Curry, LB, Wake Forest: An inside look at outside linebacker Aaron Curry from Wake Forest.

Seattle Seahawks select Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech: An inside look at wide receiver Michael Crabtree from Texas Tech.

Cleveland Browns select Brian Orakpo, DE/OLB, Texas: An inside look at outside linebacker Brian Orakpo from Texas.

Cincinnati Bengals select Jason Smith, OT, Baylor: An inside look at offensive tackle Jason Smith from Baylor.

Oakland Raiders select Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri: An inside look at wide receiver Jeremy Maclin from Missouri.

Jacksonville Jaguars select B.J. Raji, DT, Boston College: An inside look at defensive tackle B.J. Raji from Boston College.

Green Bay Packers select Andre Smith, OT, Alabama: An inside look at offensive tackle Andre Smith from Alabama.

San Francisco 49ers select Michael Oher, OT, Mississippi: An inside look at offensive tackle Michael Oher from Mississippi.

Buffalo Bills select Aaron Maybin, DE, Penn State: Aaron Maybin discusses his play on the field and his passion for the game.

Denver Broncos select Mark Sanchez, QB, USC: An inside look at quarterback Mark Sanchez from USC.

Washington Redskins select Brian Cushing, OLB, USC: An inside look at outside linebacker Brian Cushing from USC.

New Orleans Saints select Malcolm Jenkins, DB, Ohio State: An inside look at cornerback Malcolm Jenkins from Ohio State.

Houston Texans select Clay Matthews, LB, USC: An inside look at outside linebacker Clay Matthews from USC.

San Diego Chargers select Rey Mauluga, LB, USC: An inside look at inside linebacker Rey Maualuga from USC.

New York Jets select Josh Freeman, QB, Kansas St: An inside look at quarterback Josh Freeman from Kansas State.

Denver Broncos select Tyson Jackson, DE, LSU: An inside look at defensive end Tyson Jackson from LSU.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers select Everette Brown, DE, Florida State: An inside look at outside linebacker Everette Brown from Florida State.

Detroit Lions select Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia: An inside look at running back Knowshon Moreno from Georgia.

Philadelphia Eagles select Chris Wells, RB, Ohio State: An inside look at running back Chris Wells from Ohio State.

Minnesota Vikings select Eben Britton, OT, Arizona: An inside look at offensive tackle Eben Britton from Arizona.

New England Patriots select Connor Barwin, OLB, Cincinnati: An inside look at outside linebacker Connor Barwin from Cincinnati.

Atlanta Falcons select Peria Jerry, DT, Mississippi: An inside look at defensive tackle Peria Jerry from Mississippi.

Miami Dolphins select James Laurinaitis, LB, Ohio State: An inside look at inside linebacker James Laurinaitis from Ohio State.

Baltimore Ravens select Darrius Heyward-Bey: An inside look at wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey from Maryland.

Indianapolis Colts select Hakeem Nicks, WR, North Carolina: An inside look at wide receiver Hakeem Nicks from North Carolina.

Buffalo Bills select Brandon Pettigrew, TE, Oklahoma State: An inside look at tight end Brandon Pettigrew from Oklahoma St.

New York Giants select Kenny Britt, WR, Rutgers: An inside look at wide receiver Kenny Britt from Rutgers.

Tennessee Titans select Alphonso Smith, CB, Wake Forest: An inside look at cornerback Alphonso Smith from Wake Forest.

Arizona Cardinals select Donald Brown, RB, Connecticut: An inside look at running back Donald Brown from Connecticut.

Pittsburgh Steelers select Alex Mack, C, California: An inside look at center Alex Mack from Cal.